LMFM Late Lunch

At the recent An Post Irish Book Awards "Great Irish Wives" was named History Book of the Year to the delight of its author Nicola Pierce, who popped into Late Lunch to reflect on an incredible year in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an incredible twist of fate, sisters Aisling Muckian and Aine Mallie, who are both in their early thirties, were diagnosed with breast cancer weeks apart earlier this year and are receiving treatment. Here they tell their story to Gerry on Monday's Show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With twenty-six days to go until we sit for our festive feast, chef Tara Walker offered lots of advice about the traditional turkey table and alternatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Tara Walker with lots of advice about preparing Christmas Dinner, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Rick Cronje's wine recommendations and David Sheehan previewing the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we chatted Christmas traditions, comfort food, veterinary advice and an ongoing search for two missing people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, a 13 year old made a heartbreaking appeal after his 14 year old brother died from inhaling deodorant fumes. A new elf for children with autism. Find out how Trim Food Bank can help you and Christmas hope - one story of joy as a local woman beats her prognosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heartbroken 13 year old urges teenagers not to inhale gases from aerosols after his 14 year old brother died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cooney twins describe the abuse they suffered from four years of age at the hands of Michael Griffin. PJ Norris and his crew of traveling wilburys are doing real good along the Boyne canal. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland joined us ahead of the commencement of this year's Irish Garden Bird Survey and Tony Toner had strong views on the need for instruction in road safety from a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Griffin pleaded guilty at Dundalk Circuit Court recently to 8 counts of indecent assault on twins Mary and Regina Cooney. The abuse which occurred between 1974 and 1982, began when the girls were aged 4 and continued until they were 12. The twins waiving their right to anonymity ensured Griffin was named. He was convicted, remanded in custody and is awaiting sentencing in January. Shortly after the trial Gerry Kelly met Mary and Regina who told him their harrowing story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke about the need for all of us to play our part in road safety. Eddie Travers from Ardcath and Clonalvey's Dervila Bowler, who own Fraunces Tavern, the oldest bar in New York City, had a lovely chat with Gerry. Gerry also paid a visit to Sandpit National School where first-time author Emer Murray read her new book to a captive audience. While St Fechin's ladies roll on into an All Ireland semi-final, Orla McEvoy and Anna Redmond are focussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another dark day on our roads in the Northeast, Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke extensively about what we all must do while driving, cycling or walking to make getting around safer for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan Bailey's Black Friday technology bargains, Antonia Day's recommended reads, Gerry goes for a Hidden Hearing test, Sister Isabelle Smyth's AI explanatory and David Sheehan looks ahead to the weekend's sorting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Keenan on what its like to lose a child in a road traffic accident, Perth based Cathal Mongey's idea for a new book series, we had an update from Elma Beirne about that house in Rathmolyon, Ireland's playoff for a World Cup place now known and comedian Al Porter had a word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Armada says goodbye to her Juice Works, Paddy Prendiville edits Phoenix magazine for the 41st year, Maria Macklin advises on Christmas Party Wear and David Carr has a cool idea to create family memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Keenan's daughter Kate died in a Road Traffic Accident on January 22nd 2024. Cathy recalls the knock on the door no one expects or ever wants when the Garda arrive to break the terrible news. How events unfold, not wanting to believe her child will never come home, the support she received, upset in the graveyard, feeling all alone in the days and weeks subsequently, trying to cope, carry on and still expecting Kate to walk through the door one day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Macklin from House of Colour had lots of advice about what to and not to wear to that Christmas bash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An emotional Laura Armada told us why she had no option but to cease her Juice Works business after nine years because of a number of factors but especially the stringent regulations around natural, fresh produce production and shelf life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Gerry highlighting the chaotic traffic situation in and out of the M1 Drogheda Retail Park on Drogheda's Northside, Louth County Council have replied... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoinette Tyrrell said goodbye to the daily commute in Ireland for a new life working from home in Spain! Kathryn Thomas launches her new Podcast "Are We There Yet" today. Dr Kate McCann advised on men's health and overloading with sugary treats. And composer Michael Holohan's Mass of the Bells, commemorating the anniversaries of St Oliver Plunkett and Mother Mary Martin, is happening on Sunday next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tributes poured in on this afternoon's Late Lunch as Gerry spoke about the fatal road crash and was joined by Sean McDermott's Chairman Fergal Finn and Drumconrath businessman Dermot Muldoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergal Finn and Dermot Muldoon said some lovely words about the young people who died in that horrific road crash on the Ardee/Dundalk road on Saturday. Elma Beirne faces losing €60K and her new home if the developer is liquidated. Erika McGann has four children's books out at the minute with Run Home Little Fox nominated for children's book of the year! And Brian Byrne brings his She Must Go show to the Solstice in Navan next Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things got toasty with listeners to Late Lunch! From Rave to Behave Sinead Burke's latest musings. A first novel from Frank Shouldice is being widely acclaimed. Aoife McPartlin figured out the life and times of our swans. David Sheehan brought us his sports preview and Alan Carr the laughs with classic comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife McPartlin, from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland, enlightened us on the life and times of Ireland's largest bird the Swan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars is so impressed with the all new electric Renault classics reborn while Noel Stewart and Donal Waters offered great advice on what to look out for battery wise if you're buying a used electric vehicle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch paid a visit to long-time Show sponsors Blackstone Motors Showrooms in Drogheda, where we spoke with owners Noel Stewart and Donal Waters, Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Motors, Louth's All Star Sam Mulroy, Louth ladies captain Aine Breen and her teammate Kate Flood and Louth senior mens's assistant manager Peter Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our visit to Late Lunch and Louth GAA sponsors Blackstone Motors Drogheda Showrooms, Louth senior men's Captain Sam Mulroy dropped by to reflect on a year that saw him lift the Leinster and Louth tiles with county and club Naomh Mairtin and become only the third Louth man to be an All Star! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McGahon's back, not politically, but as CEO of Dundalk Chamber. He's so enthusiastic in his new role and sanguine about his exit from the world of politics. No regrets as he regains his life from the round the clock call yet he hasn't ruled out a return to the hustings in the future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series featuring women councillors in Louth and Meath, with the youngest councillor ever elected to Louth County Council, Sinn Fein's Dundalk South representative Sionnain McCann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road Safety Advocate Michael O'Neill is once again organising an annual remembrance mass for road traffic accident victims. John McGahon is relishing his role as CEO of Dundalk Chamber. The youngest ever Councillor elected to Louth County Council Sionnain McCann featured in the Other Side of Politics today. While Pharmacist Kathy Maher has invited the SAFE mobile unit to Duleek this weekend with mental health firmly in focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navan's Meabh McMahon now Chief Anchor at Euronews, Kathleen Flavin's Foxford Cafe Cookbook has Gerry salivating, Ciara Lynch swapped Marketing for Dairy Farming and young Morgan Reilly's Wonky Pup Treats are selling like hot cakes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A visit to Drogheda's M1 Retail Park on the northside of town last evening left Gerry feeling totally frustrated, as he attempted to exit the park, which took ages, because of the traffic gridlock that's now a daily occurrence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team Captain Orla McEvoy, colleague Orla Brennan and Manager David Kirwan popped in for a chat following the girls historic Leinster title win on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Arthur Gourounlian, Lynsey Flanagan helping folk navigate the digital world, Hector's Irish Word a Day an David Sheehan's sports preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch oozed energy as Arthur came calling with his wonderful first children's book, talked all things dancing and Kylie too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Ni Bhraonain author of The Dodger DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal joined us, Carol Lennon featured today in The Other Side Of Politics, Judith Caffrey from Maynooth University advised on the CAO application process and Darragh McCullough was in sombre mood as avian flu wipes out an entire Turkey flock in Meath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Navan Racing Festival on November 15th&16th, we took the Show to Navan Racecourse this afternoon where we were joined by General Manager Ciaran Flynn and Marketing Executive Heather Downey. David Jennings from the Racing Post and Will Reilly of Bar One Racing. Course manager Donal Curtis had a word as did Race Committee members Jimmy Owens and Eimer Hannon. Maria Kelly from the Round "O" and Ian Hunt from the Cusack Hotel Group represented the hospitality sector.While our own Davy Rispin spoke about his love of sport and his 'We Are Meath' Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian Sean Collins enlightened us of the history of Drogheda's Cenotaph, 100 years since it was first unveiled. Mary Kenny reflected on the demise of Andrew formerly known as Prince! Andy Spearman entrusts his Drogheda Life into the assured care of Katie Kierans and Stefan White remembered his friend the late great Eugene Nudie Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation on George's Street in Drogheda, local Fine Gael councillor Ejiro O'Hare Strattan and Development Perspectives CEO Bobby McCormack joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show to have their say about what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ejiro O'Hare Strattan and Bobby McCormack gave their thoughts on the arson attack on the IPAS accommodation centre in Drogheda. Kim O'Driscoll advised on minimising moth damage to stored clothing. Menopause specialist Rachel Graham, who has been named evoke.ie Nutritionist/Dietician of the Year, popped in for a catch-up with Gerry. And for the greater good Dr Darren Scully encouraged listens to report any side effects experienced from consuming medicines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmaphobia re-visited, Conlon's won't let another break in deflect from the bigger picture, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Rick Cronje discovers a wine connoisseur's gem in Carrickmacross and David Sheehan delivered his verdict on the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mrs Smart Money, Kel Galavan advised on investing, Michael Fortune reflected on Halloween games & traditions and air pollution was the subject of the final episode of Ours To Protect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian Keenan absolutely loves Halloween and it's obvious as she immerses herself, family and home into the spirit of the season. Ejiro O'Hare Stratton was Gerry's guest on the Other Side Of Politics. Richard Moeran knows the ins, outs, ups and downs of haunted Ross Castle. While Jean Marie Thompson can only hope and pray for family, friends and fellow citizens of hurricane ravaged Jamaica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey reflected on the election of Catherine Connolly as President and the fallout for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Andrew Milne, PRO of St Margaret's Celtic Supporters Club and editor of the club fanzine "More Than 90 Minutes", offered his thoughts on the sudden departure of manager Brendan Rodgers. Dr Sarah Cleary the Queen of Halloween told us that October 31st is her Christmas! With hurricane Melissa about to roar, Emeritus Professor John Sweeney is bound for COP30 in Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.