LMFM Late Lunch

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.

Car service prices compared and what a difference - €330! Harry Smith is hopeful he'll get a ticket to see his 66th All Ireland Football Final on Sunday. Grace Tierney brought us some more origins and meaning of words. eCommerce expert Ruairi Browne compared a basket of goods across the five main supermarkets with interesting results. And David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denis Duff made the case for nuclear power in Ireland, Paul Doran's new song about Palestine is simply beautiful and young Ajay Kierans is passionate about saving the planet from destruction. Tom Ormond's snap of a Humpback Whale is a national photographic prize winner and a car service costing €930 in Rip Off Republic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Scully has an opinion on our right to privacy, Shane Lynch achieves his prestigious scouting belt, Ciaran Brennan is rewilding some land & setting up a Forest School and Kirsty Blake Knox in defence of Ryanair's clampdown on baggage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angler Martin O'Neill told the distressing story of the hundreds of trout that have perished in Killineer Reservoir on the outskirts of Drogheda. Kenneth Keavey from Green Earth Organics grows everything on his farm the organic way. In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin revealed lots of interesting information about the much maligned Herring Gull. And Gerard Cromwell paid tribute to his friend and cycling colleague Craig Sweetman who passed away unexpectedly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish-American John Shanahan is in despair about what's happening at home and around the world as Trump 2 unfolds. Fr Paddy Rushe and his love of coffee has moved to another level. Why a career in hairdressing? And Jenny Rispin is looking forward to Meath Ladies All Ireland football final tilt at Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maire Ni Churraoin is all for our National Anthem being mandatory taught on the school curriculum and listeners were in total agreement. Travel editor with the Irish Independent Pol O'Conghaile had some great tips to get holiday ready. Rick Cronje brought us some more wonderful wines and David Sheehan previewed a busy weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.