Podcasts about late lunch

Oisin Kirk and PJ Callaghan, Louth & Meath supporters, had the banter ahead of the county's clash in Croke Park tomorrow. Tracy White Lyons had a Valentine's card story for the ages, tenor Sean Tester is Italy bound and David Sheehan brought us his weekend sports preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Development Perspectives CEO Bobby McCormack believes an opportunity was missed in Dail Eireann, to bring all interested parties together to save the River Boyne, which is under threat from multiple sources. Sexual abuse survivor Sophie Brady is calling for a change in an aspect of such court cases. Dundalk McCormick's butchers famous sign is back while Stamullen FC pitches are underwater or are they? Trish Rogers marries our taste buds with perfect wine and food combinations, Martina McHugh has a really special Valentine card and caricaturist Niall O'Loughlin rails against AI for a wee while, before realising it also presents real life prospects for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A happier school without smartphones, a million euros to assist SMEs in the Northeast, Wildlife matters, legitimising a marriage and a precious thirty year old Valentine card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Moran on Safer Internet Day, Laura Kenefick reviving the art of letter writing, Dr Kate McCann on medicating safely, toxic plants on Meath beaches and a very special book club based in Navan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul's recovery from Oesophageal cancer, Grazina the best Photographer in Ireland, Rosie May'e amazing snowdrops, Sinead Burke's Banter and Andrea Dunphy's daughter followed home from school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laytown Pitch and Putt is disappearing into the sea, Shane O'Neill is shedding stones for the Irish Jockey fund, there's new app being trialled in Dundalk for dog walkers & tracking dog fouling, we looked ahead to a local celebration of the Chinese New Year and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason McGee has developed a new flood awareness system which he's piloting in Blackrock village, Rhoda Smith offered her expertise on dealing with panic attacks, how lovely were the Clann Mor people in love, we heard about the return of the Kells Road Races and remembered John Virgo's visit to Late Lunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most famous grandmother in Ireland, Liam's remarkable recovery, Meath farmer's Bord Bia sit in, Heat Pumps but appropriately and Daniel's paper trail after a Late Lunch conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmers washed out, Kilmessan playground in jeopardy, Saint Blaise blessings, AI and its impact on the way we work and more than 3 million steps for Peadar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raw sewage on the beach at Bettystown, vindication for the Cooney sisters, Grace Tierney's Wordfoolery, Rick Cronje's wine selections and David Sheehan previews the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driving Instructor Barry Fitzpatrick was going about his business yesterday afternoon, teaching a young man how to drive, when out of the blue he was hit by another vehicle. Both Barry and his pupil were injured and badly shaken, evidenced by Barry's recalling what happened on Late Lunch today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davy McDonnell, recently retired Principal of DIFE, dropped by to reflect on his career, life and times. Antonia Daly brought us her reading recommendations and Michael Daly explained why Sika deer numbers need to be controlled. Driving Instructor Barry Fitzpatrick told of a frightening incident he was involved in yesterday in Navan, when teaching a learner driver. While both Paddy Kettle and Margaret Black have major pothole issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinpointing Potholes in the Northeast, Emeritus Professor John Sweeney on the reality of climate change and how we're failing on the basics in Ireland, Killeen Castle's exciting new future, helping older folk to switch electricity & gas suppliers and remembering the forgotten in unmarked graves at asylums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The River Project at DKIT, Inside The Boys In Green Podcast, a range of new services on offer at pharmacies and it's ready, steady but not quite go yet with Nicky Kyle in the garden! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local family butcher shops are finding the going tough, based in Ashbourne, Hugh Maguire, who runs a very successful business, joined us with the next generation daughter Anne Marie for a really interesting conversation. Olivia Duff, another successful businesswoman at the Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells, talked about the changing nature of weddings. Anne Marie Beggs is launching the Identity Edge for Women tonight and we heard from Nigel McKenna in New York who is snowed under! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Scully on how children address their parents, grandparents and names they give them! Meath county secretary Ciaran Flynn tells of a lucky escape he had while driving yesterday. Showbiz Editor with the Irish Sun Ken Sweeney had his say on the Beckham bust up. Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars brought us his first motoring feature of the year and David Sheehan previewed a busy weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Daly from Dunshaughlin, a police chief in Colorado, had a chat. Counsellor Rhoda Smith offered lots of sound advice on dealing with anxiety. Maria Macklin sorted out our wardrobes and we remembered young Ziva Cussen who was laid to rest today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News anchor with Euronews in Brussels Meabh McMahon, joined us to talk about the now stalled Mercosur deal and US President Trump's press conference in Davos. Edmond Kirwan told his unlikely story of becoming an accidental Beekeeper! Gerry took a walk through artist Breda Marron's Sticks, Stones & Bones exhibition at the Highlanes Gallery. While Marketing expert Denise Fay acknowledged Michael O'Leary's spat with Elon Musk as pure Ryanair marketing genius. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Money Doctor John Lowe as his 2026 Big Yellow Book hits the bookstores for the 21st year! John H Shanahan joined us from Texas as Trump's second rein, reigns down at home and abroad. Dr Kate McCann advised on controlling children's phone use and online activity which is at epidemic proportions. And we made Annette O'Reilly's day when her name came out to win that new Nissan Juke worth €32K! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ziva Cussen joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to talk about her ongoing treatment, following a breast cancer diagnosis. Despite her resolve, bravery, determination and incredible courage, Ziva lost the good fight on Saturday. In Ziva's memory we return to that conversation in early July last year and express our sadness at her loss to her family. May Ziva be at peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Conor Kerley about the inverted food pyramid, divorce thirty years on with Michelle Browne, Camino and walking holidays in focus for Martin Skelly & Elaine Harold and Helena O'Connor devastated at her late son's memorial being vandalised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cashing in on gold and silver, the future of public houses, set dancing and the weekend's soccer action in focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recovering cocaine addict Chris Jenkins, TU Dublin lecturer Paula Kelly about AI, Autism Louth Meath Youth Club members interview celebrities for The Assembly TV Show and Joanne Walsh advises on winter open water swimming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin McGee on why money matters with a huge caveat, new home and business for Sandra Walsh, the Raven revealed by Aoife McPartlin and Ann Lawlor in defence of cyclists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Peppard's remarkable memoir, Tony Toner on the driver's side, pet problems solved by Sinead Kelly and Alma Jordan's AgriKids moves to a new home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allen O'Donoghue about anti-social behaviour, Oisin Mulligan on winning the lottery of life, John Reilly to rebuild his iconic Meath pub, Jim Marry's spice bag a big hit with the Kemps and our Louise gets her Christmas Tree storage bag from our kind listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting to grips with Grok, Louth launches its Hare's Corner Biodiversity Project, Sandra Finegan advises on new travel regulations and David Sheehan previews the weekend's FA Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeking the truth about the death of Kelly Lynch, Rhoda Smith on dealing with depression, staff assaulted at the A&E Department of Drogheda hospital, what Men's Aid are about and local farmers totally opposed to the Mercosur deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath based Venezuelan Maria Isabel Meza Silva reflected on the fractious situation in her homeland, USA based Jim Bishop offered his take on his President's foibles, Showcase bound Louth businesswomen joined us and Eamonn Norris who counts Emmerdale among his directorial career had his say on Corriedale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Three Kings in Spain and Little Christmas in Ireland, An Post not doing a Danish on its letter delivery service and Vincent's welcoming donations during business hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we roll into the New Year, Sarah Carey offered her thoughts on our country as a place to live and the challenges women in Ireland face. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch encouraged us to feed the birds especially during this harsh spell of weather. Chris Kelly from Coolronan Dog Rescue, who has puppies for adoption, called on owners to have their dogs neutered. Ruth O'Boyle's little boy Peadar has made remarkable progress since his premature birth and now needs continued support which will make a huge difference to his life. While David Sheehan joined us to talk about Ruben Amorim's earlier sacking at Manchester United as Wilfried Nancy is now also sacked by Celtic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mornington Vocal Academy brought us some festive tunes, our Christmas Pudding winner Sheelagh Phelan popped in for a chat, Cormac Ferriter sang Killeagh, Eabha Flynn recited Christmas poems, Pippa Kelly sang as gaeilge and Kilkerley's Nigel McKenna said hello from Montreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylie is Number 1 for Christmas! Kieran Kehoe CEO of Meath County Council recounts the loss of vehicles following a fire at the county's Civil Defence headquarters. Emma Rafferty paid tribute to her friend Sarah Halpenny who died suddenly in Australia last weekend. We revealed the winner of the Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast 2025. Darragh McCullough is celebrating a Christmas like no other as a first time Daddy! Paul Murphy expressed his gratitude to Hamilton Interiors for renovating the Drogheda Homeless Aid hostel. And Gerry dropped into the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre with a substantial donation from Santa's Little Helper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.