Podcasts about late lunch

Another emotional day as Maggie Maguire moves on from LMFM after twenty-six years! Grace Tierney loves fooling around with words, Rick Cronje's passion is wine and David Sheehan knows his Sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Mullaney has a gripe with the parking app charges in Navan, Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads, Shane Kelly & Gemma O' Donoghue are taking Drogheda Homeless Aid forward and Eileen Meenan sang "Living Doll" for her Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having heard Barbara Carr tell her story of resilience, grit and determination on Late Lunch last week, An Gobha Tom King, wanted to meet and gift one of his amazing St Brigid's crosses to her! In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin took us through the life of our native Irish Hare. John Hoey and his Vintage Motor comrades are raising funds for the new Peregrine House cancer support centre in Ardee. And celebrity councillor Paddy Meade is ready for any Jungle Challenge that comes his way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Harty reflected on his health five years on from his near death from Covid-19. We heard why the apprenticeship route is to be recommended, Sinead Kelly brought us her best veterinary advice and Jim Gorman is proud to be Irish boxing team manager for the international match at his Holy Family Boxing Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child protection expert Shane Dunphy offered his conclusions from the Netflix drama Adolescence. Ollan Herr believes he has the solution to the algae problem in our rivers and lakes. Ronan Whitty CEO of the Mill Enterprise Hub told of an opportunity to businesses to learn more about trading with the USA. And we found that mystery walking man for Gerry Sweetman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food critic Patrick Hanlon talked about the price of steak on restaurant menus which he believes will continue to rise. Gerry Sweetman is looking for the mystery early morning walking man he's been acknowledging as he passes in his car for a decade! On World Down Syndrome Day Liam Foley and Ellie Ryan popped in for a lovely chat and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Carr is back acting and directing with St Brigid's Drama Group but it has had some journey! Romeo Booto told his story of spending a decade in direct provision and making a good life for himself outside through sport. Gerry's all time favourite author Patricia Scanlan joined him on the day her latest book is published. And Sean McArdle Sang Neil Diamond for his Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick and Angela welcome one of their favourite comics to Dish HQ. Broadcaster, comedian, writer and conductor Sue Perkins was born in South London. A Cambridge University graduate, Sue's journey into comedy began when she joined the prestigious Footlights, where she met her friend Mel Giedroyc. The duo quickly made a name for themselves, hosting Channel 4's Late Lunch and Light Lunch in the nineties, while also writing for the legendary French & Saunders and, later, Absolutely Fabulous in 2003. Her biggest TV job to date came in 2010, when she and Mel cohosted The Great British Bake Off for seven wildly successful series. Outside of television, Sue's broadcasting credentials include hosting Britain's best-loved radio comedy Just A Minute on BBC Radio 4. You can watch her new TV show Chess Masters: The Endgame on BBC iPlayer and listen to her new podcast Mel and Sue: Should Know By Now on Audlibe.  Nick pours Sue a Botivo, a non-alcoholic aperitivo, to start, while Angela prepares a mouthwatering Malaysian prawn laksa curry. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a La Val albariño and for dessert Angela makes Sue her favourite black forest gateau. Nick and Angela are (in their words) giddy at the sight of Sue Perkins sitting opposite them and our trio collapse into fits of laughter throughout this conversation. Sue loves to cook and recounts her best and worst food moments. She also talks about the time she met a shaman in a hot tub, and listen out for her incredible response to the End of Show Question. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Fry explained in lay person's terms the ins and outs of Artificial Intelligence. Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Gavin Cromwell reflected on the biggest win of his career. Peter Larkin is onto something really special with his award winning SafeShel. We rolled back the clock five years to that first Covid-19 lockdown with undertaker Com Kieran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Flynn reflected on that first Covid lockdown five years ago and how her business had to pivot to survive. Irish American John Shanahan popped in for a topical chat on a visit home. Dr Kate McCann isn't an advocate of intermittent fasting and we caught up with a very happy Newcastle fan Conor Costello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ran the rule over the legendary Ford Capri new & old and heard from Paul Egan a proud owner of the original mark! Property agent Liz O'Kane, Presenter of Help Buy Me A Home on Virgin TV, spoke about assisting Ola and Timi Oluwabowale to find a home in Drogheda. Finnish native Hanna Laatio is proud to be helping organise the St Patrick's Day parade in Dundalk and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inimitable Brush Shiels had the crack with Gerry as we played his "Dirty Old Town" as our song on Sing For Your Supper! Allen Foster has assembled a wonderful selection of Irish Oddities in his new book. Shamrock grower Gearoid O'Neill told us how sales of the national emblem have fallen off a cliff and Jackie Weldon sang for her Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey told us why she believes bad manners and rudeness is quite prevalent today. Chelsea Farrell, who is one of the participants in the second series of Love Triangle on E4, popped in for a chat. Eanna Ni Lamhna joined us on National Tree Week and Tae O'Brien is looking for new volunteers to join the Little Tern conservation project on Baltray beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry attempted some questions selected by Louise from the Driver Theory Test and driving instructor Alan Keogh joined us to talk about teaching people to drive, driving in general and road safety. Keith Barry advised on how to deal with cravings and mesmerised Gerry with a deck of cards! Colin Halion told of the theft and anti social behaviour he's had to deal with at his shop in the heart of Navan. While Nicky Kyle took us through some tasks in the vegetable garden for March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the passing of legendary Meath commentator Brendan Cummins, we return to late September 2017 and the day he retired as LMFM Head of Sport, when he joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to reflect on his life and career in broadcasting. There was also a surprise or two in store for Brendan, as some really special people dropped by to pay tribute to the great man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with guest presenter Louise Walsh, we spoke to one young mother who just got her forever home, after seven years of living in emergency accommodation. A call on Hasbro to name a new Peppa Pig character after a young Dundalk boy. Pharmacist Kathy Maher on women's health and why one East Meath woman is getting married again to the same man! And David Sheehan talks all things sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Boylan, Noel Meade and David Sheehan paid tribute to our late esteemed colleague Brendan Cummins. Bestselling author Cathy Kelly, who has been through the mill, talked about the many challenges she's faced recently. Teacher Ursula Hynes and students from Ratoath College told us about their new sensory garden at the school. And beekeeper Eoin Mac Giolla Coda warned of the dangers facing our native honeybee from imported continental bees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well Holy God did the Northeast Sing for their Supper? You bet as Alice McKeown carried off "Stop the World" in style! On World Book Day we were joined by bestselling author Carmel Harrington, our book reviewer Irene Gahan & little readers Cormac Ferriter and Eabha Flynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Conor Kerley advised Gerry on how to cope with giving up the sweet stuff. Fr Paddy Rushe says we all must live in hope for a better world this Lenten season. Mary Kate O'Flanagan brings her brilliant one woman show to the Northeast soon and Louise & Gerry had a go at a little gaeilge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We paid a visit to Lorenzen's Butchers in Blackcastle Navan, makers of the Best Banger in the Northeas,t where we me the team including father & son Charlie and Stuart Walshe, the second and third generation owners. We also heard from master of the BBQ and specialist sauces John Relihan, who began his career with Jamie Oliver with whom he remains a very close friend and confidant. We met the ever youthful Maura Walshe ,who could remember the original owner from Germany Christian Lorenzen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath match commentator David Sheehan reflected on the controversial late goal that saw them dig out a late win against Westmeath yesterday. Ukrainian Luba Healy still can't understand the way President Zelensky was treated in the White House by President Trump and his entourage. Lucy Cronly believes the shoes we choose impacts much more deeply on our lives. Pauline Clarke is a dynamo of a woman on every level as she drives forward her KooKee business! And Niall Hatch explained why the cutting of hedgerows has stopped to benefit our feathered friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No shortage of stories of leaving items on the car roof and driving off! John Moore from Dundalk who directed Gene Hackman in "Behind Enemy Lines" recalled the great man. Grace Tierney is a wonder with words, Rick Cronje knows a thing or two about wine and David Sheehan is really into his sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Planets aligned with David Moore from Astronomy Ireland. It's official for a second successive year, yes Vinny Del Duca makes the best takeaway pizza in Ireland in Dundalk! Rodents an the rampage - no problem to Colm Moore from Rentokil and our deadly duo waxing lyrical over the Dubai Chocolate Bar!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and food writer Caitriona Redmond joined us to look at the price increases in a basket of goods at major supermarkets between 2023 and today. Divorce consultant and mediator Michelle Browne suggested that avoiding family courtrooms was the best policy when a breakup happens. Tatyana Sweeney's new children's book Stockingopolis had Gerry enthused while Sandra Finegan was so annoyed with unannounced roadworks choking the centre of Drogheda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey has insulated her home and family ahead of the next big storm but not in the expected manner? Denise Buckley revealed the incredible demand for the Dubai Bar at her Sugar Plum Sweetery in Mullingar! Dr Kate McCann discussed the growing trend of vaccine scepticism and its potential implications for people. Denise McCrum told of the fire that totally destroyed her sister Amanda's family home in Omeath where the insurance had recently lapsed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coinciding with the official opening of the East Meath Civic Centre in Bettystown. Late Lunch came live from what Gerry described as the most beautifully appointed studio from which he had ever broadcast his show! We heard from the Chairperson of Meath County Council Sharon Tolan, CEO Kieran Kehoe, Executive Librarian Aoife Carberry, Architect Robin Lee and Environmental Awareness Officer Bernadine Carry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracy Carroll recalled the arrival of daughter Willow into her life, Irene Gahan brought us her reading recommendations, Margaret told how she's been traumatised with two recent break-ins at her home and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Murray new Presenter of The Agenda on LMFM popped in for a chat, Thomas Crinion is bringing his personal and business experience to making sensory rooms, in wildlife matters Aoife McPartlin covered off starlings and bird nesting season and Nicky Kyle got the vegetable seed sowing season underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pay for play in the GAA? Award winning journalist Colm Keys and former Meath star David Beggy debated the issue. Ahead of this year's Drogheda Comedy Festival Jason Byrne had us in knots with laughter! Vet Sinead Kelly offered lots of sound advice to listeners about their pets and we hear the idea behind Dunboyne's Crafts in Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura De Barra gave us some brilliant advice on how to wash and care for our clothing! Siobhan O'Neill White pulled no punches when it came to unfair fares, controlling her children's phone usage and she chipped in with some great suggestions for midterm activities. Dentist Dr Deirdre O'Dwyer focussed on grinding and clenching our teeth. And we heard about the heartless theft of a ceramic mosaic from a park in Blackrock village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garda Kate Patterson and Fionnuala McCorry told us about the love they have for the job and why it's a career well worth considering in light of the current recruitment drive. Sarah Mallon and Aoife Fegan, from the Local Enterprise Offices in Louth & Meath, looked ahead to all that's happening during the forthcoming enterprise week. Lar Dooley would love to see Cairn T at Loughcrew reopened to the public and Tom Durkan reflected on his new world over 80's 800M relay record! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Puppy Love" a Late Lunch Special on Valentine's Day all about the love we receive and give from and to man or woman's best friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Andrew Kelly talked about his Oesophageal cancer diagnosis and the need for quick action if certain symptoms persist. Legendary guitarist Pat McManus from Mama's Boys reflected on a golden age of Irish rock. Stephen Egan from Panama Coffee in Dundalk is delighted with the publicity following a visit from Matt of the Food Review Club and Andrew Cassidy recalled a visit by Paul Heaton to Boyle's in Slane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Hogan says women are damned if they do and damned if they don't when it comes to work and home. Rachel Graham's new book Nourish for Menopause was well worth waiting for and now widely available. Roisin Meaney is always a joy to catch-up with and David Sheehan looked ahead to the new League of Ireland season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Tech Help's Declan Bailey passed on lots of sound advice on Safer Internet Day. Irish American John Shanahan took issue with most of President Donald Trump's actions in his first three weeks back in the White House. We heard from the founders of a new group in Termonfeckin for senior citizens and about the launch of celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of St Oliver Plunkett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of safer internet day Mick Moran CEO of Hotline.ie spoke about the dangers of child exploitation online and what can and is being done to track down abusing culprits. Natalie Kelly, founder of Drogheda Dolls, is looking to have their suspended Facebook account, which has 31,00 members, restored. Aoife Bradley sees a gap in our children's education which she believes can be closed with her approach. And TJ Murphy's offer to recondition, repair and re-distribute IT equipment has been taken up by more than he ever anticipated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As speed limits are reduced on many of our roads, we spoke with Caroline Ginnelly who lost her youngest son in a road traffic accident and advanced driving instructor & ex Garda Tony Toner. Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell shares the techniques to deal with life's challenges in her new book "The Steps". Gerry tiptoed through the snowdrops in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden, David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and David O'Doherty served up the laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first in these islands as the keys are handed over for those 3D Printed Houses in Dundalk today. Navan based author Roisin O'Donnell's first novel "Nesting" is already a bestseller and had Gerry waxing lyrical about what will be one of his books of the year! Arachnologist Myles Nolan enlightened us about a new species of Zombie Spiders discovered in Cavan. Buskers daughter and dad Saoirse & David Guiden popped in for a chat and a song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Reynolds told us why she's closing down all of her Meta online accounts, business strategist Miriam Simon explained why she sees a bright future for small businesses and retail in town centres, Paula Naughton is determined to take her twin boys to the USA for life changing clinical trials and Paul Lennon paid tribute to the former sports editor of the Weekender newspaper Noel Coogan who passed away yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry, who said an emotional farewell to his treasured Labrador Retriever Messi after fourteen years, was joined today by pet bereavement counsellor Ann Marie Troy. Peter Whelan is back on the delivery trail with his wonderful Whole Hoggs range, Peter Bills gets to the heart of Irish rugby union in his new book and composer Michael Holohan has captured the bells of Drogheda in his new composition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We took a stroll down memory lane with a listen back to classic TV Advertisements of yesteryear and our listeners weren't short of a suggestion or two either! Grace Tierney is simply brilliant when it comes to the meaning of words, Rick Cronje brought us two cracking Spanish wines from Leonards Fine Wines in Trim, David Sheehan packed in all the sport he could manage and the late great George Carlin delivered the classic laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stalker has hounded Fr Ray Kelly since 2019, at Elmgrove Farm they're handpicking twelve million daffodils, Sinead Kelly dealt with all-comers pet questions and Barry Murphy humorously teed up the forthcoming Drogheda Comedy Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy White and his neighbours in Kilberry are very unhappy that they won't have their electricity back until Thursday February 6th! Benny Sheridan advised on insurance claims after the storm. Antonia Daly is celebrating 20 years in her bookshop business in Trim! Barry Callaghan played a big part in Dermot Bannon's latest Room To Improve show and Jason McGee just about coped without his broadband connection along with 10,000 others in Blackrock. Oh and on Chinese New Year Day the battle of the curry sauces commenced... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The challenges of running a small business in Drogheda laid bare by owners Laura Armada and Sonia Micallef. Sarah Gilbert and Edel Owens are bringing their skills together to work with schoolchildren around mental and physical health. Fr Paddy Rushe told of the storm damage to Togher church while Adrian O'Donnell is one of more than 600 homes trying to cope without power in the Staholmog / Carlanstown area in Meath. Insuring against future storms - a home generator is the answer as Kaylem Gorham from Toolfix in Dundalk explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from storm Eowyn dominated the chat on today's show as we heard from listeners struggling without power since Friday and in some cases for days to come! Looking forward, electrical contractor Declan Brady suggested home generators, Nicky Kyle offered advice on protecting greenhouses & polytunnels and Dr Mairead McCann from Safefood told us when food stored in refrigerators & deep freezers needed to be discarded. And we rounded the day off with Walter McConville from Bagatelle as the famous 46A bus, immortalised in the song "Summer In Dublin", is no more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our communities pull together as storm Eowyn rages, in wildlife matters it's the fox in focus with Aoife McPartlin, Dill Carter sorts out our clutter, the Monahan's are devastated at losing some prime sheep to killer dogs and David Sheehan looked ahead to the new GAA season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Storm Eowyn about to land, Seamus Boland CEO of Irish Rural Link, asked that people take care of and look out for vulnerable neighbours. Caitlin Kennedy, who has been running a Naoinra in Dunshaughlin, appealed for change and support in a sector that's in crisis. Sr Isabelle Smyth reflected on the life and times of Mother Mary Martin, as the 50th anniversary of her death approaches and a new statue of foundress of the Medical Missionaries of Mary is to be unveiled in Drogheda next week. Seventy-four years and going strong, Fiona O'Connell, who's producing this years presentation of Aladdin, popped in for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crosby's David and Katie told their wonderful story of her helping him with a kidney transplant. Dr Mark Rowe sets out small changes for lasting results in life in his excellent new book. David McDonnell Principal of Drogheda Institute of Further Education joined us ahead of the college's open day and Gus Williams invited all interested to join Royal County Beekeepers for their introduction to beekeeping course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist Dr. Lalitta Suglani knows what's what with Catfishing, Barbara Scully is forging a new career in stand up comedy, Aonghus McAnally is searching for demo tape creators and Mog Downey is delighted waste water will not be allowed enter the Boyne River! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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