LMFM Late Lunch

Coming up on today's Late Lunch, we talked to the heartbroken parents of Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe who are using their grief to campaign for better road safety measures and stronger enforcement laws. Four Our Fathers and one Hail Mary - how punters are using a confession box in a Meath pub, the hunt for paramedics who happened to be dining in a restaurant when Adrian McConville fell ill. An Post launches Letter to Yourself again and how a Leaving Cert student has turned her life around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Rajesparan, originally from Bohermeen in Meath, is one of the driving forces behind a new GAA club based in Essex in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our greatest ever sportswoman Katie Taylor popped in for a chat with Killian Murphy last evening ahead of her final fight in Croke Park in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eve Gilmore, who has just completed her Leaving Certificate, has the unique distinction of never missing a day at school since she first started in infants class fifteen years ago! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Taylor drops in for a chat, Eve Gilmore never missed a day at school, David Beggy advocates for hemochromatosis, Drogheda Motor Show returns and Catherine Rajesparan & friends establish a new GAA club in Essex! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, expert Shane Dunphy talked about knife crime and societal issues, AI in the workplace, a foster couple told us of their story, Kells Road Races are back and a Viking boat in Carlingford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A red footed falcon, whose satnav has gone awry, is now attracting bird spotters from all over the country to Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Nikki Hayes story of recovery, higher level maths paper anxiety, litter league results, national hedgehog survey and a rare visit from a red legged falcon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sophie Lund Rasmussen wants as many people as possible to report sightings of Hedgehogs this week as part of a push to protect a now threatened species. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From top jock on 2FM to the depths of despair and back on the air again, Nikki Hayes talks about her remarkable recovery from addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sixteen years ago when he and his story was just coming to prominence in Ireland, Tomi Reichental paid a visit to LMFM and Gerry Kelly's Late Lunch Show, where he recounted memories of his childhood, growing up and surviving Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The million selling author returns to Late Lunch as her latest crime thriller zooms to the top of the Bestsellers Charts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Million selling author Andrea Mara, remembering Tommi Reichental, beekeeper Simon O'Cronin, Maeve Cox donates her lovely hair to Laura Lynn, Judy Mee is auctioning really rare and valuable ciboriums and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby McCormack from Development Perspectives about that horrendous fish kill on the River Glyde. Tracy Martin's tired of highlighting accessibility for people with mobility issues. Marie Gleeson, ably assisted by Orlaith Carmody, has penned a powerful memoir and artist Mark Smith is over the moon as the restored Kells Printing works opens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marie Gleeson's no holds barred memoir, written with Orlaith Carmody, is a real page turner and well worth adding to a must read list! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby McCormack CEO of Development Perspectives called out the neglect of our waterways and lack of deterrent or proper punishment for perpetrators of pollution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal of O'Fiaich College Padraig McGovern paid tribute to former student Qayyum Balogun who was murdered in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning. Jim Curley expressed the devastation among the angling community at the pollution spill on the River Glyde that has wiped out fish populations. Anne Hyland explained why it's never too late to return to education. Stuart Grehan is on cloud nine following his East of Ireland golf win. From New York legendary broadcaster Tommy Smyth reflected on his outstanding career. While Revenue's Ray Ryan explained the new levy on goods entering Ireland from outside the EU. Oh and listeners had their say on Gerry's Salad Cream situation!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary broadcaster reflects on an outstanding career since moving to New York in 1963. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Curley PRO of the Dee & Glyde Fishing Development Association was lost for words by times as he attempted to express the devastation felt by his fellow anglers at a major pollution spill on the River Glyde, extending from Aclint downstream for miles, killing thousands of various fish species including; salmon, trout and pike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navan newsagent Joe Tierney retires, produce galore at the Bare Acre Farm Shop, Ray Langan's last minute exam preparation advice and Sean Melia's Super Garden win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School Motivational Speaker and Study Expert Ray Langan, offers last minute advice to students and parents ahead of the start of the State Examinations tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 131 years, the Tierney name synonymous with the Newsagent business in Navan is no more, as Joe is hanging up his boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonia Daly of Antonia's wonderful bookstore in Trim brings us her latest selection of cracking reads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The experienced Dan Van Zyl takes the reins in Navan with All Ireland League progress the target and further developing the club across the playing spectrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Cronje marked his twelve year anniversary recommending wonderful wines on Late Lunch with a really special selection of bottles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We heard from the new Head Coach of Navan Rugby Club Dan Van Zyl and Club Secretary Gerry Sweeney. Antonia Daly brought us her latest reading recommendations, Rick Cronje marked twelve years with us on Late Lunch with a very special selection of wines and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Sinead Kavanagh gave us an insight into Bloom, the Ukelele collective were in from Skerries, financial advice from Dundalk Credit Union and Nicky Kyle is in the garden. Conor Lynch was happy with his Crystal Palace club performance and Wordfoolery fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ardee Crystal Palace fan and season ticket holder Conor Lynch, Linda Gene Byrne on water safety, Leo Gallagher and Conor McCrave expect their business to THRYVE, Maria Macklin from House of Colour with practical fashion advice and pharmacist Kathy Maher on being sun smart and dealing with sunburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria offers her best advice from experience and knowledge on what to wear at home, in work and on occasions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharmacist Kathy Maher from Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, who has been seeing people with severe sunburn, a couple of whom she referred to A&E in hospital, advises on avoiding being burned and what to do if you've been overexposed to the sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Ross on his new book about RTE, Randal Plunkett tells us why he believes the Navan rail plan is wrong, in Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin covered off swifts, swallows & martins and John Relihan, master of the barbecue, sorted out cooking over coals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland's Aoife McPartlin took us through the ins, outs, ups and downs of; swifts, swallows and martins, our summer visitors from Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Master of his Craft, barbecuing expert John Relihan, guided us through the steps to create the perfect fire, smoke and succulent food! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the proposed route for the Navan rail line dissecting his Dunsany Estate, Randal Plunkett outlined why he believes the route is wrong from a range of perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners told us the ice lollies of yesteryear they'd love to see back in shop fridges again as Caroline Smith fills cones to beat the band from her ice cream vans, , Killian Donnelly is really looking forward to reprising Jean Valjean when Les Miserables comes to the Three Arena in Dublin from Friday, organic gardener Roisin Cotter wants growing food introduced on the school curriculum and young boxer Grace Conway is over the moon with her first senior national title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry caught up with his friend Meath actor Killian Donnelly, who plays Jean Valjean in Les Miserables Arena Tour, which touches down in Dublin this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Sheehan's look ahead to the weekend's sporting action, Sinead Burke's Banter, sister Grainne's prestigious comedy writing gig and Paddy Comyn's Motoring Feature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinead Burke (nee Maguire) lifted the lid on the family's access to celebrity thanks to sister Grainne who's now writing for the prestigious Saturday Night Live in the UK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy reviewed the all new Volkswagen T-Roc and Cupra Raval EV which he says is the best car he has driven this year! Paddy also raised concerns about the dramatic fall off in roadside breath tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen spent her day between Drogheda and Dundalk, promoting and strengthening business ties and opportunities between the region and the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memories of school tours flooded in from listeners, Kate O'Carroll recalled the day sixteen years ago when herself and her brother were rescued by the RNLI, British Ambassador Kara Owen spoke to us on her visit to Louth, we met some Dundalk junior golfers all set for an international tournament in Scotland next week and Daniel Lowe is excited about his new Fujiyama restaurant opening soon in the heart of Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of their trip to Scotland next week, Dundalk Golf Club junior members; Finn McDonnell, Lewis Smith and Emmet Cronin chatted to Gerry about the game they love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expert Security Instructor Anthony Cunnane from Krav Maga Systems Ireland in Dundalk, outlines the deficiencies in security personnel training, in light of the tragic death of Yves Sakila on Henry Street in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.