LMFM Late Lunch

Dr Harry Barry's final book sees him reflect on his own life in a compelling read. Jacinta Walsh, co-founder of Abacas Special School, paid tribute to the O'Connor family who were slain at their home in mid-Louth yesterday. Kayleigh Mulligan is looking for placements as a whole new crop of young volunteers emerge in Louth and David Gorman remembered his late brother Keith who succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael McNaughton, Director of the Insolvency Service of Ireland, advised on dealing with debt. Gina Daly told us why she loves her new Monsieur Cuisine Smart Kitchen appliance. Amie Dyer and David Corr have combined their wonderful vocal talents, bringing their Sonairi Recital to Drogheda. While former Ryder Cup Vice Captain Des Smyth, reflected on Europe's exhilarating win over the USA in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we talked wine, wordfoolery, sport and why young people have lost the art of the phone conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we had the latest in the series of Ours To Protect, we talked UPFs and Noel Williamson urged people to get health checks after he died for four minutes after suffering a heart attack on the track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, Emma Duff told of her training to provide spa treatments for cancer patients, Lisa Keenan talks about a new way to auction cattle from TB restricted herds online, Sinead Kelly saved the day with pet advice and a Navan family are holding a darts marathon for a very special cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, Ashbourne man Trevor Macken talked about his struggles with addiction and mental health and how he has turned his life around, Navan's 21 club is back, the Irish speaking wedding celebrant and a young DJ who has signed with a record label Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, a heartbroken mother calls for a safety risk assessment at a lake which claimed her son's life. Two women share how they lost over eight stone between them. A local butchers wants to make take in the new take out . How a business is renting furniture for events and a local man who saved a shark at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Other Side of Politics featured Caroline O'Reilly today, Antonia Daly joined us as our Book Reviewer, Paddy Comyn returned as our Motoring Expert and David Sheehan brought us his usual first class preview of the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin O'Malley took us back to the halcyon days of politics when Charlie Haughey and Garret Fitzgerald took turns to rule the roost. Aoife McPartlin said adios to our swifts, swallows and martins for another year. Ita Marmion, Joan Gilmore and Joy Daly, who are part of a legendary charity fundraising team, are all set for their annual coffee morning at Swans Curragha. While James Coffey is chuffed with the CMAT mural on the gable of his Ardu Coffee Shop in Dunboyne! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviator and Professor Jim Bishop explained that the heat has been taken out of the situation on the ground following the assassination of Charlie Kirk but deep divisions fuelled by untruths prevail in the USA. Sophie Morris, who is on a winner with her new book Sophie's Swaps, had a great chat with Gerry. Peter Kavanagh, marking forty years at his pharmacy business in Dunshaughlin, reflected on a career milestone. And Shane Holland told of his "History of the Future" exhibition in Duleek for Culture Night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Marquis Conyngham Alex, joined us for the first time since the death of his father Henry, as he assumes the title and responsibilities at Slane Castle. Matchmaker Mairead Loughman is confident of finding love for farmers at the ploughing championships. Gerry McDonnell from Harp Renewables has the perfect solution for food waste and Fr. Joe McGrath loves to belt out a song at wedding ceremonies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan Bailey took us through the features of the new iPhone 17 and Apple suite of products. Annmarie O'Connor inspired us as she spoke about her memoir called "Twitch" about being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. Soroptimists Margaret Geraghty and Fiona Matthews told us about their campaign around human trafficking and Alan Doherty gave a shout out to carers to join the new Dun Croi choir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's mushroom hunting season and mycologist Bill O'Dea knows his mush from his shrooms! The Murphy's, Owen and Anthony, spoke in glowing terms about the forthcoming Boyne Valley Walking Festival. House of Colour's Maria Macklin had lots of advice on autumn fashion and second hand September. David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and we enjoyed a laugh with the inimitable Lee Mack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Other Side of Politics with Maeve Yore, Vet of the Year Daniella Heekes, Dr Kate McCann on ageing well and Jack Kavanagh completes a marathon challenge for Spinal Injuries Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drogheda Dolls founder Natalie Kelly says the show goes on despite the closure of the Dolls House. Financial advisor Sean Matthews covered off pensions, Dermot McElroy advised on solar panels and retrofitting homes while Nicky Kyle set out our gardening tasks for September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ambrose Clinton brought his renowned expertise to bear on hair loss and care, Irene Gahan is marking a decade of her Drogheda Grinds Academy, Suzie Higgie brings her songs and music to Dundalk to remember Conway Savage and Aine Farrelly told us about their canned milk business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Gaule told the heart breaking story of her niece Emily's situation, Mick Hughes is recognised for his support of Ukraine, Gerry brought us back to yesterday's Dip in the Nip Northeast, we heard what's available at Four Swan's Therapy and Deirdre McCormack explained the rebranding of the business park in Ardee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Bishop despairs about his beloved USA, author Andrew 'OConnor is back with a brilliant new book, Tony Kierans carries on the family motoring tradition and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catching up with former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, Solene Scherrer on dealing with unwanted clothing, autumn in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden and Mary Ann Gosling brings the European Council of Grandmothers to Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bagatelle's Ken Doyle on the unveiling of a commemorative bench to Liam Reilly and John O'Brien. Laura Armada about the toxic overload we're all bombarded with daily and the alternatives. Leo Reilly's Machu Picchu challenge for MND and Jack Kavanagh giving it his all for Spinal Injuries Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allen O'Donoghue on transitioning from school to college and beyond, Grace Tierney's Wordfoolery, Rick Cronje's wine recommendations and David Sheehan previewing the weekend in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Sam Blake has her identity stolen, Darragh McCullough turns around his coffee business, fast fashion in focus and Ita McGuigan from Maynooth University advises on the CAO offers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public health specialist Dr. Gabriel Scally reflected on Covid19 times, young Rowan O'Neill's cancer is in remission, veterinarian Sinead Kelly offered lots of advice to listeners and Paddy Muckian, inventor of the egg dispensing machine, sells his product world-wide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boys from MoChara rocked the airwaves and why wouldn't they after being named as the brewers of the Best Craft Beer in Ireland! Danielle Timmons was also over the moon as the Book of Memories Cafe in Kells is shortlisted for a National Good Cause Award. Undertaker Thomas Curtis highlighted a problem with AI and death notices. While Conor Kavanagh was just back from that marathon cycle to Istanbul! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's blackberry picking season and Anne Frehill loves the tradition! Michael Comyn's "Mind the Gap" Podcast is now also in book form. Geraldine Cussen is backing Vision Ireland's "Clear Our Paths" campaign all the way. While Rathkenny National School is supposed to re-open but there's no pupils to be taught? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Halpin, Principal of St Oliver's Community College and four of his Leaving Certificate students, who received their results today, joined us to reflect on their achievements and what they plan to do beyond school. Maria Porter is onto something really special with her KnowMe Tag. Dance teacher Aisling Nally and owner of Studio A is celebrating ten years in business with success on the World stage. David Sheehan brought us his sports preview and we had classic comedy from Jimeoin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Tiernan and Sean Grehan from County Louth Golf Club, who have been selected for the GB & Ireland Walker Cup to face the USA, joined us to reflect on their wonderful achievement. Talented Navan siblings, Meabh and Mike McMahon, popped in for a lovely chat on a visit back home. Tenors Gavan Ring and Sean Tester would just make you want to go along to the new season of Drogheda Classical concerts. And Blake Boland is getting into the water again for another gruelling challenge for a really good cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernadette McAliskey offered her views on world and Irish matters, Frank Dillon reaffirmed that no one should be ALONE, in wildlife matters Aoife McPartlin focussed on squirrels and Maria Flynn had big news from Ballymakenny Farm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey has her finger on the pulse as the Presidential election race hots up. Peter McCluskey has written a gem called "Long Story Short". Dr Kate McCann offered lots of fantastic advice for parents as children return to school. Beekeeper Eoghan Mac Giolla Codha put the threat from the Yellow Legged Hornet to the native Irish honeybee in perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New CEO of Birdwatch Ireland Dr. Andrew Kelly dropped in for a chat, Nicky Kyle guided us through the organic vegetable garden for August, Duleek & District Darts League celebrates its 50th anniversary and Oasis mega fan Brian Heavey reflected on seeing them in Dublin on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dip in the Nip 2025 is only weeks away and the crew are looking for more dippers to raise funds for NECRET and the Oncology unit at Drogheda Hospital. Conor Kavanagh is cycling from Meath to Istanbul for really good reason. Chris Norman, the original lead singer with Smokie, is still packing them in with his new band. David Sheehan looked ahead to the start of the new Premier League season and we enjoyed classic comedy from Dame Edna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Late Lunch came from Louth County Council's beautiful new Civic Offices on Fair Street in Drogheda, site of the former St Vincent's school, where Presenter Gerry Kelly began his education at five years of age many moons ago! We were joined by Louth County Council Chief Executive David Conway who reflected on his early months in the job and some of the main areas of focus for the future. New County Librarian Amanda Branigan was buzzing about her new responsibilities. While Drogheda's Night Time Economy manager Mark Davies set out his vision and Gary Byrne Customer Services Manager told us why he's so proud of his team's new place of work. We also heard from former Drogheda Independent Editor Paul Murphy and Joe Collins a man born and reared on Fair Street. While leading Hair Stylist David Murray, who operates from Number 21, popped in for a most insightful chat about his wonderful business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer expert Sinead Ryan reflected on the non-return of €66 million in bottles and cans after a year of the Re-turn scheme. Niall Spelman, former assistant governor at Wheatfield prison, pulled no punches about the state of our prisons. Anita Reynolds said goodbye to teaching to concentrate on her artistic talent. While Roy Murray and Delphine Coudray, who got married on Monday, spent their wedding day unusually to say the least!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Met Eireann and TV weather presenter Joanna Donnelly didn't rule out running for President! Dan Cooney's Irish mountain climb was equivalent to conquering Everest. Dr Siobhan Osgood will curate a fascinating exhibition about Navan and the Great Northern Railway in the Solstice Arts Centre. While singer Mark Guildea has turned his hand to making guitars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry and Louise will be part of photographer Nina Val's "In the Shower" project! Dave Mooney from John Lynch Carpets confirmed that "lino" is back in vogue. Tony Conaghy's new book about wildlife and biodiversity along a stretch of the river Boyne makes for fascinating reading. Maria Macklin from House Of Colour took on the fast fashion dilemma. While Stephen Ball told us what's going on in Bohermeen for Heritage week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we talked funeral traditions, feeding a family of five for just €125 a week, how a local make-up artist got a pound from Oasis and all the sport with David Sheehan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, a Kildalkey mother opened up about her journey with breast cancer, we discovered snail beer is a thing and we went to Ravensdale in our quest to find out the success of rural pubs against the odds. Also we chatted to Prince Charming, aka David Monaghan about taking a step back from his committee roles in Navan's St Mary's Musical Society and we heard the heartfelt story of why a sustainable clothing charity was started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, Louth Ladies celebrated their All-Ireland victory, a Meath family demands action after their dad has a bad fall, a rural pub's success despite the odds, Rebecca Rodgers makes a plea and gut matters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Houghton's life has been on FIRE for the last seven years! Ahead of Sunday's ladies All Ireland football finals, we heard from the Meath and Louth mammies. Olan McNeece from Boyne Grove Fruit Farm popped in for a catch-up. And David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's official there's still a huge fondness for Heinz Salad Cream and what it brings to our palates! Eddie Marmion's quest to have the Miami Showband massacre remembered comes to fruition on it's 50th anniversary. Prashant Shukla, chairman of the Ireland India Council, told of the rise in violent incidents against his community and what needs to be done. In Ours To Protect the focus was on energy and water conservation this time round. And we heard from the Meath and Louth Ladies team captains ahead of Sunday's All Ireland football finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul O'Reilly owner and founder of Watt Footprint talked to us about EVs and had some very interesting advice on overnight charging. Adam Murray is a young businessman with ideas to revitalise the heart of his hometown Drogheda. Peter Cosgrove from futurewise.ie sees where the future is in the way we work and the workplace. Boxer Grace Conway is National Champion again and unbeaten nationally since she took up the sport with Tredagh Boxing Club only four years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With health insurance premiums consistently rising, Dermot Goode, from totalhealthcover.ie, had lots of advice for hard pressed consumers. Irish Times journalist Sylvia Thompson relayed her experience of dealing with her late mother's possessions after she passed away. Dr Sabina Brennan's new book "Still Me" is essential reading for anyone but especially those caring for someone with dementia. While David Keane is rightly delighted with his UK Great Taste awards for his Connemara Oysters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miami Showband massacre survivor Des Lee joined us ahead of the 50th anniversary of the atrocity and publication of the book about his life and surviving the attack by Loyalist terrorists. Denise Lynch from Woolworks, who've moved from Drogheda town centre to Ballymakenny, spoke about relocating and the uptake among young people in crafts. We heard how US tariffs will impact on Boann whiskey and Keogh's crisps. Why Trim is buzzing as Mel Gibson returns on the 30th anniversary of the making of Braveheart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.