LMFM Late Lunch

What a fantastic man is Joe McGrath as he celebrates his 70th birthday and fifty years barbering, forty of those in Ashbourne! Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue is calling for action on animal cruelty. Fionnuala McGovern and her daughter have taken a bedtime story from the imagination to print! Jane Matthews loves her sea swimming and Louth County Arts officer Moya Hodgers told us about the new Decades of Centenaries Postcard Collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Des Smyth looked ahead to the Open Golf Championship in Portrush, Manchan Magan reflected on his wonderful two part TV documentary "Listen to The Land Speak", Dr Kate McCann discussed the worrying increase in measles cases and Peter Mulligan revealed why the Bored Teenager Summer Camp is far from boring. Oh and listeners told us where they'd stash their jackpot winning Lottery ticket! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey challenged the "we're all struggling" national narrative, Courtney Tyler knows all that's free in mother nature, artist & designer Clare O'Connor dropped in for a chat and we heard about the anti-social behaviour bringing local bus services to a standstill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of the pub as we know it and is steak off the menu? What does Mark McGowan; who eats, drinks and sleeps the hospitality business have to say? Parking chaos at our Northeast beaches at the weekend - John Watters got caught up in the mayhem and Paddy Meade believes beach parking at Bettystown needs revisiting? Sean C Ward draws from his love of the Indian subcontinent for his highly praised new book "Niramaya". Sinead Burke isn't so lucky as her daughter heads for a Lana Del Rey concert! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road bowling alive and well around Drogheda, craft butcher Hugh Maguire is BBQ ready and young Patrick Gaughran up for Meath's All Ireland football semi-final. Sommelier and Dundalk Food & Drink Society founder Sarah Jane Carville is so passionate for what she has inspired and David Sheehan looked ahead to a big weekend in sport giving Meath the nod to beat Donegal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salads of yesterday and today with Tara Walker, a walk through Rosie Maye's beautiful garden, conserving energy and saving all round with Eugene Conlon and Meath fan & TikTokker P J Callaghan ahead of Sunday's All Ireland semi-final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead Kirk is please that the Louth County Board are looking after senior supporters this championship season. Mandy Gilsenan told us how she's struggling with the cost of living. Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann says its going to get really hot until Sunday but to expect a big dip in temperatures next week. Glen Gorman is hopeful of sorting out insurance for inflatables at Clogherhead Community Hall. And Rory O'Connor believes Meath can get the better of Donegal on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shay Casserly and Kevin Farrell founders of Ablefest are so pleased with the support from Meath County Council for this year's event. Architect and garden designer Mike McMahon from Navan has swept the boards with his show garden at the Hampton Court Show in the UK. Mark Davies and Colette Farrell reflected on the All Right All Night and Late Night Cafe initiatives in Drogheda. Patricia Casey from the Poison Information Centre at Beaumont Hospital cautioned on being stung by a Weaver Fish on a Northeast beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ziva Cussen, who was eventually diagnosed with stage four breast cancer aged 21, told us her story. Fisheries scientist Dr Ken Ken Whelan remains hopeful the wild Atlantic salmon can still be saved from extinction. Kathy Crinion's book about her great, great grandmother Julia, who was wrongly locked away in St Loman's, makes for compelling reading. While Nicky Kyle sorted out some tasks in the edible garden for July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Kearns made it clear the anger parents are feeling about the rise in college fees. Siobhan O'Neill White is another unhappy parent when if comes to railway travel's fairer fares. Monica McGuinness has a three book deal with Poolbeg, as her first novel Crowfield House is published. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action, classic comedy and a TV theme completed our line up this afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath Library's Cookbook Club makes for interesting reading, Drogheda's new southside gateway sculptures will be in place tomorrow, managing Type1 diabetes and Castle Craft Collective in Trim celebrates its fifth birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hosie quite simply had us fixated on his every word, as he told the story of his long road to recovery from addiction. Tomas Hodgins took Gerry on a walk through the Saint Oliver Plunkett 400 exhibition. Maria Macklin from House of Colour tackled swimsuits and advised on her golden rules when clothes shopping. And we heard from Carlingford Adventure Centre about their all encompassing Summer Camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from directing episodes of the long-running soap Emmerdale, Eamon Norris popped in for a catch-up! Legendary videographer Gerry Duffy had never seen anything like it, as bride Andrea Diver made the most incredible entrance to her wedding reception with husband Anthony. Steve Carthy appealed for help on behalf of Oliver Bagnall who has been widowed with four small children. Irish American John Shanahan remains unimpressed to say the least with President Trump and travel agent Sandra Finegan offered words of wisdom as temperatures soar in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey offered her views on women taking their husband's surname, David Sheehan reflected on Meath's journey to the All Ireland semi-final, Lisa Kenny survived a massive stroke but has come a long way since, Mary Ball is on a high about the Royals and Paul Murphy retold the story of the baby in the phone box! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility expert Helena Tubridy and daughter Suzanne have come together on a new Podcast called "Fertility Finesse". Suzanne is now mum to two beautiful girls thanks to her mother Helena who told their story today. Grace Tierney loves fooling around with words, their origins and what they mean. In Gerry's book, Rick Cronje brought us two of his finest wines ever on today's show! David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action, Neil Delamere provided the laughs and our TV Theme tested our audience like no other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fintan Drury is on his way to Roe River Books in Dundalk as his new book about the Middle East is published. Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads, little Saoirse McKenna and her granny Bridie said hello, Nicky Kyle sorted out our organic gardening tasks and it was recycling & waste management in focus on this month's Ours to Protect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cost of Living Expert Caitriona Redmond on the steep rise in shopping for basics, Eamon Carr's new book is Pure Gold and in Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin told us all about the gardener's friend Mr. Hedgehog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Henry Mountcharles remembered in a extract from a 2018 interview with Gerry on Late Lunch following his being on death's door and making a remarkable recovery. Suzi Cahn the Shifting Tides Project Director told us about a new Podcast series focussing on Carlingford Lough. We heard about a fitness inclusion initiative for wheelchair users which began in Drogheda and is now being rolled out nationally. And Ger Hyland from the Irish Road Haulage Association is calling for councils to tackle hedgerows at danger spots on roadways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Duffy told us about a totally false post about him on social media and his difficulty having it removed by the relevant platform. Domhnall O'Donoghue spoke about his new book, travel and more besides as he lit up the studio! Edel Kelly explained the difficulty her brother Barney finds himself in as he battles cancer. An Post want us to write a letter to ourselves and Fergal Lynch receives strong backing from Eamonn Sweeney for his questioning RTE's GAA coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch we paid tribute to the late Lord Henry Mountcharles, Dr Mary O'Kane advised on how to let go of teenagers, looking after your mental health after a jackpot win, teddies, and a 101 year old school closes its doors for the last time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we chatted to a mother whose table top skin care has turned into a business, an alternative education, what to do with the kids in the holidays and our Helena who brings her two to work with her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, Mark and Sophia Dawson dropped in to talk about how EB affects their daily lives, triple organ recipient David Crosbie on how he believes a new law to opt in will give hope to hundreds on the waiting lists for organ donors, Sinead Kelly answered all our vet questions and Cllr Carol Lennon who renewed her vows with husband Anthony in style! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, we talked about the future of funerals with lay ministers, what to wear on holidays and what to put into the brown bin. We also talked about smart phones in national schools and how sunburn is making a comeback! We discovered how Ms Louth went to Ms Ireland overnight and we heard about a savage attack by a dog in Navan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Lara Marlow joined us ahead of the Hinterland Festival for a worldly chat. Miriam Manning told us why Kells is backing a call for a public holiday to honour St Colmcille. Drogheda United Ultra Cian McCormack says fans are disappointed but hopeful the club can compete in the UEFA Conference League when their appeal to CAS is heard on Monday. What an impressive young woman Caoimhe Kenny is as she carries Louth hopes into the Miss Ireland contest tomorrow. While David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby McCormack and Dom Gradwell want to make Drogheda great again, Tony Weldon's knowledge of James Joyce is unparalleled, as is Derek Reilly's when it comes to electric vehicles and Termonfeckin Tennis Club can now boast state of the art new courts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanne O'Dwyer's amazing story of recovery is about to be published, she also works in addiction services in Meath and told us what needs doing to deal with the problem. Alma Jordan marks a decade of Agrikids and pulled no punches when it comes to making our farms safer for the people who work there. Eamonn Quinn founder of the Louth Contemporary Music Festival dropped in for an entertaining chat and we caught up with Aaron Lynch, who had a hole in one at the second in Ardee Golf Club last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Fitzgerald reflected on forty years in politics, Feilim O'Connor's new book about baby names is delightful and not one but three Louth school principals; Brian Collins, Edel Victory and Ambrose McGinnity say goodbye to teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new all electric Renault 5 and it's ancestor at Blackstone Motors, legendary pool player Martin "The Rocker" Rothwell, House of Colour Maria Macklin's so knowledgeable when it comes to all things colour & fashion while Pat O'Toole loves and wants to protect the River Boyne and its fish life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Hayes is well on the way to getting her life back on track, Richard Francis is onto a winner with his mushroom crisps & products and Liam Foley & Fergus Cosgrove are so proud to represent Ireland at international sports events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 19th and Liam O'Neill blew the whistle, minutes later it was lights out for the Louth referee, who survived a major cardiac arrest and joined us today to tell his inspirational story. Mairead Jennings, Director of Youth Ministry at Knock Shrine, called out to young people to come to Mayo for a special event on Saturday week. Cormac Moore has penned a brilliant book about the the border, Irish Boundary Commission and it's lasting impact on the people of Ireland. And we heard from young ladies who are members of the Moneymore After School Club in Drogheda who've made a radio play around Happiness to coincide with Crinniu na Nog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO of Crann, Marie Daly, told us what needs doing to fix childcare, historian Sean Collins reflected on the life and times of St Oliver Plunkett, Gerry had a great chat with the legendary Leo Sayer ahead of his forthcoming Irish tour and Glen McGowan has a dilemma about the new signage on Sunday Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Sheridan's story makes for great listening as his tenacity and determination has Nutriband listed on the NASDAQ. Nicky Kyle sets out some gardening tasks for June. Meath Women's Refuge recognises three local Community Champions and a final push will see Tullyallen Community Centre complete and at the heart of community once more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bloom Girls, Sinead and Alethia Kavanagh joined us from the Phoenix Park, one of our most favourite authors Andrea Mara had a chat as her latest book tops the bestsellers charts, wine expert Rick Cronje marked eleven years on the show and David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study and exam preparation expert Ray Langan offered lots of sound advice with only days remaining to the start of the state examinations. Our book reviewer Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads. The first of six monthly episodes of Ours to Protect focussed on growing your own today and violinist Vladimir Jablokov is bringing his music to more intimate venues across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Taxi Driver Ednan Hameed believes the increased incidents of racism he's experiencing is because of our government's failure to control inward migration. Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids, joined us to discuss the looming spectre of special clinics to deal with phone and social media addiction. Gerry paid a visit to the Boyne German Shepherd Dog club's fundraising day for the local Abacas school. And we returned to a most moving interview from 2013 with Lucia O'Farrell, in light of her family receiving an apology from Government for her son Shane's needless death in a hit and run back in 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm & Fiadh Hanlon and John Husband were in Liverpool last evening when terror ensued at the team's victory parade. Tom Muldoon joined us as his family celebrate 60 years in business in Ardee today. In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin informed and educated on the life and times of the Badger. While pharmacist Joseph Staunton introduced us to "Wilma" his robotic assistant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Curran spoke powerfully about his descent and recovery from cocaine addiction. Denis Leonard reflected on his retirement as principal of Dunboyne College, Nicole Gaule told of her seventeen year old niece Emily's cancer diagnosis and Caroline Day is looking for local voluntary groups to engage with residents in Moorehall Lodge care home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport commentator Conor Faughnan on driving licences & tests, forager Jenny Boylan who honed her skills in Palestine, Network Louth women ahead of their business awards tonight and David Sheehan's look ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Declan Hurley told of his good fortune in purchasing a special first edition of St Therese of Lisieux's autobiography from 1898! Michael Fewer's curiosity has uncovered a hundred hidden gems around Ireland. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered lots of listeners pet problem questions and Gerry Bridgeman sang YMCA for his supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Killian Allen is seeking greater support from Louth County Council for his Fun Fairs, butcher Tony McEnteggart ,who retired after 56 years recently, reflected on his life and times, Dr Kate McCann had all the latest on those obesity busting drugs and farmer Daragh McCullough wants rain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Boylan explained why wheelchair users in Croke Park have their viewing blocked? Sarah Taaffe denied rumours that the Drogheda St Patrick's Day Festival committee had stood down. Ann McGivney told how she was only delighted to donate her kidney to niece Shannen Proudfoot! We met Mark Coan of Moneysherpa who is all set to represent Louth at the National Enterprise finals. And heard about a messy break-in at Duleek FC clubrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Morris takes her horse to school, Louth Ladies Leinster Junior football champions captain Aine Breen, a rare sighting of a white stork in Tallanstown, minding our blood pressure and tending the organic vegetable garden in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire cooking expert John Relihan offered his best BBQ cooking advice, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Lynn Harvey's Mermazing Mermaids in Meath, the Dudley Lifeboat project edges ever closer in Blackrock and David Sheehan's weekend sports preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.