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Meath River Rescue have their new boat, the Wednesday Gang tune us up for Christmas, Grace Tierney fools around with words, Paddy Comyn names his motors and car of the year and David Sheehan looks ahead to the weekend's soccer action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Home for Christmas and the New Year from Sydney, Lizzie Doran popped in for a catch-up. Fr Paddy Rushe brought us his Christmas wishes and message, Rick Cronje sorted wines for our Christmas table and we heard why it makes sense to have new-borns immunised against RSV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Late Lunch paid a visit to the Dowd family home in Duleek to officially switch on mum Rosie's simply wonderful Christmas Lights and enjoy a home which is quite simply a shrine to Christmas! Rosie has been bringing Christmas cheer to the village for the last twenty-five years and is loved by one and all for her incredible display. We enjoyed her warm hospitality and the company of quite a number of guests and callers to Rosie's home for a very special Late Lunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh from his amazing encounter with Kingfishr on the Late Late Toy Show, Oscar Everitt blew us away with his rendition of Killeagh! John H Shanahan joined us from Texas to deliver his end of term report on Trump 2 Year 1. Dr Kate McCann discussed and advised on the severe influenza outbreak and we hear from Margaret English daughter of one of the 1975 Dundalk bombing victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cian Stanley's biopic makes for fascinating viewing and listening as we found out today. The Louth County Board make their final push for funds for the new county stadium in Dundalk. Maria Macklin from House of Colour offered lots of advice on Christmas jumpers, buying clothing gifts for family and friends and tackling the post Christmas sales. And the money flowed in for the much needed Meath River Rescue's new boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diagnosed with dyspraxia at nine, Cian Stanley has had many challenges to deal with and overcome in his young life, a story he has told brilliantly in a movie, that has been acknowledged as really special and which he spoke about to Gerry on Late Lunch today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Declan Bailey brought us his techno gift recommendations, Rosie Dowd is so excited to welcome Late Lunch to her home next week to officially switch on her Christmas lights display, Sharon Keogan and Elizabeth Tierney outlined the great work they're doing with young people and their good mental health in Duleek and David Sheehan delivered his predictions ahead of the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Murphy told us why he believes City status has been met and is the answer to Drogheda's woes. Young Kells barber Joe Money is going places with scissors in hand. Jillian Stout raises the temperature in her second novel The Love Lab 2! While Sean Collins reminded us of photographer Jimmy Weldon's enduring legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ultan Moran was so insightful about his place of work Glasnevin cemetery, James Power owner of uPhone in Drogheda told us about the impact the falling Christmas lights had on his business, Mary Sadlier the tour de force driving Coole Swan forward popped in for a wonderful catch-up and Falyn Mackey is so happy she has her pooches back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crime writer Paul Williams about his new book Crooks 2, Ope Stephen and his mother Antonia bringing a whole new taste to the Northeast, Aoife McPartlin dissects the life cycles of our Irish owls and Jarlath Fitzsimons doesn't want his customers to miss out on a pint! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The clean up is well underway in Blackrock village following yesterday's high water that entered a number of shops on the promenade. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie offered lots of advice around Christmas purchases and events but especially emphasised the need to support our local businesses. Eddie Lyons and David Cullivan dropped by to reflect on Navan Rugby Club's centenary and Sinead Burke brought her keen observational gaze to bear on Christmas gifting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CEO and founder of Coole Swan Mary Sadlier, a liqueur born, raised and now sold all over the world from county Meath, popped into Late Lunch for a lively and most insightful conversation that had something for every prospective entrepreneur and potential business owner. What a success story Mary, her small dedicated team and Coole Swan are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ope Stephen and his mother Antonia popped into Late Lunch to tell us all about their emerging exciting and different Too Good food business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Late Lunch paid a visit to Mo Chara and what an afternoon we enjoyed in the company of Cillian, Vincent and Oisin, the boys who have created something really special in the heart of Dundalk. The crack was mighty as we enjoyed the banter with the boys, Charles Handy from the Mary Wallopers, Jason McGee an expert in the brewing history of the town, especially McArdle Moore brewery and Brian McMahon whose wonderful "My Kind Of Town" exhibition is on show upstairs in Mo Chara. We also had our regulars on Friday as David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action, Deirdre O'Kane delivered classic comedy and a TV theme proved a doddle for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The irrepressible Neil Delamere, Eddie Tuite's thoughts on reviving Drogheda town centre, Dan Bannon's brilliant Louth yearbook and Laura Torris finding solace in mountain climbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On what his now his annual visit to Gerry on Late Lunch, among the humorous topics Neil covered were; his sporting prowess, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's TLT gig in Drogheda, drinking in parliament and his appearances on Countdown... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating twenty years in business today, Late Lunch just had to be at Antonia's Bookstore in Trim, to mark a milestone for the most fabulous independent bookstore and its owner Antonia Daly! We were delighted to chat with authors Roisin O'Donnell, Myles Dungan and Tatyana Feeney, Ivan O'Brien from the O'Brien Press, children from St Patrick's national school who are avid readers, Charley and Sadie Ayton who love Antonia's so much they're promoting the bookstore on TikTok, number one customer Aileen Wynn and Barbra Howlett who told us how she' s living the dream working with Antonia for seventeen wonderful years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor Skehan on his ways to reinvigorate the heart of Drogheda, Leah Barniville playing Cinderella in Cork, Eoin Maguire serving up great coffee and more in Dundalk and Peter Kermath lionising Movember! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sisters Aisling Muckian and Aine Mallie diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks of each other, new Ladies Gaelic Football Association CEO Lyn Savage, Irish History Book of the Year author Nicola Pierce and Nicky Kyle's gifts for gardeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brian McMahon popped in for a chat as his brilliant new retrospective exhibition "My Kind of Town" opens in Mo Chara in Dundalk. Antonia Daly of Antonia's Book Shop in Trim, incidentally Irish Book Award nominated Bookshop of the Year, brought us her latest reading recommendations. Sarah Ouellette Country Manager for Movember told us what the annual men's health campaign has achieved and it's aims for the future. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and we enjoyed a great laugh in the company of Katherine Tate's Nan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The alarm clock bells were ringing on Late Lunch today! Money Doctor John Lowe offered his best advice on how to best secure a return on savings. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered a wide range of listeners questions. While TikTok tyre mechanic Jacob Donegan from Meath is doing Dinner With The Enemy on Virgin 1 TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The irrepressible Barbara Scully who brings her one-woman show to the Tain Theatre in Dundalk illuminated the airwaves! Mary Sadlier, CEO of Coole Swan, is not impressed with the level of service she receives from her accounting, banking and internet suppliers. Siobhan O'Neill-White from mams.ie had lots of suggestions to while away time during the midterm break. Lorcan Farrell who's 4 needs a bone marrow transplant - his mammy Abbie told us his touching story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Consultant Tony O'Brien reflected on the Presidential PR debacle the campaign has been for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Kevin McCann's family orchards between Tullyallen and Slane are yielding bumper crops of Gala apples. Dr Kate McCann advised of preparing well for good health in late autumn and early winter. While Fr Paddy Rushe is looking for support for essential works at his ancient churches in Monasterboice parish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.