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Late Lunch Friday August 13th 2021

13 Aug 2021

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Gerry coined today Triskaidecaphobia Day on the Show as local historian Noel French explained the origins of Friday the 13th and his personal supersti...

Late Lunch Thursday August 12th 2021

12 Aug 2021

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Ahead of another big night of European football for Dundalk, we heard from fans with high hopes and the man who'll be calling the action Adrian Taaffe...

Late Lunch Wednesday August 11th 2021

11 Aug 2021

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Eileen Rushe battles on thanks to new treatments with courage and spirit beyond belief. Ann McKeown is livid with Louth County Council and their new s...

Late Lunch Tuesday August 10th 2021

10 Aug 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh believes, despite the number of new infections, we're on the right trajectory with Covid! Frank Snowe, who is living with Parki...

Late Lunch Monday August 9th 2021

09 Aug 2021

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All appeared lost when Jack Reilly's prized pigeon Lady Ann didn't arrive back to his loft from France in June? That was until Thursday last when she ...

Late Lunch Friday August 6th 2021

06 Aug 2021

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Kathy Crinion, whose family have been hit full on with Covid, appealed to all in sundry to take care and get vaccinated. Daniel Shield's told how he a...

Late Lunch Thursday August 5th 2021

05 Aug 2021

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To keep,donate,sell or dispose? What to do with your CD and DVD collections?New to the game, Shane Halpin is a rarity in Ireland being only one of two...

Late Lunch Wednesday August 4th 2021

04 Aug 2021

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Saw Doctors Top of the Pops again and Leo Moran's a Happy Man! Andrew Coscoran's mother Paula and long-time coach Brendan Meade were also full of joy ...

Late Lunch Tuesday August 3rd 2021

03 Aug 2021

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Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh discussed some current issues in the evolving Covid situation. Golfer Brendan Lawlor is only delighted and why sho...

Late Lunch Friday July 30th

30 Jul 2021

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Sydney in lock down, no way home for expats, David McCabe from Tallanstown told us about his situation. Gary Halpenny has a very special shirt followi...

Late Thursday July 29th 2021

29 Jul 2021

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Local rowers from the Inver Colpa club are looking forward to a surge in interest following our Olympic Medal glory. Colm McKeever from Meath who has ...

Late Lunch Wednesday July 28th 2021

28 Jul 2021

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Our leading authority on Climate Change, Professor John Sweeney, reflected on the recent scorcher in the the context of the bigger picture. Rachel Gra...

Late Lunch Tuesday July 27th 2021

27 Jul 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh urged caution when it comes to vaccinating children against Covid19. Veronica McArdle was vaccinated in March yet still hasn't ...

Late Lunch Monday July 26th 2021

26 Jul 2021

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Our travel advisor, Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel, joined us from Marbella in Spain where she has traveled to experience the new way for herself. S...

Late Lunch, Friday, July 23rd, 2021

23 Jul 2021

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On today's Late Lunch with Alison O'Reilly we found out what working with The Osbournes is really like with show producer Marcus Fox. The adorabl...

The Late Lunch, Thursday July 22nd, 2021

22 Jul 2021

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On today's show with Alison O'Reilly, One Foot In the Save blogger gave tips on how you can retire early. A woman whose partner died by suicide appeal...

Late Lunch, Wednesday, July 21st, 2021

21 Jul 2021

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On today's show, Alison O'Reilly revisited one of the darkest times in our recent history - the Tuam babies. We talked water safety and cranky kids. A...

Late Lunch Running Order, Tuesday, July 20th 2021

20 Jul 2021

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On today's Late Lunch, Alison O'Reilly spoke to Tiger King's nemesis Carole Baskin, ahead of his re-sentencing. One Meath hairdresser drove around the...

The Late Lunch, Monday, July 19th, 2021

19 Jul 2021

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On today's show, the fabulous Alison O'Reilly sat in the hot seat for a chat with former Ass. Commissioner Pat Leahy. Edible coffee cups was on the me...

Late Lunch Friday July 16th 2021

16 Jul 2021

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Who speaks for our Children? Sarah Carey believes children have been forgotten by Government when drawing up the new Covid regulations. Postmen Denis ...

Late Lunch Thursday July 15th 2021

15 Jul 2021

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No Panic! There's more than enough fabulous cheese to go round as the Master of Curd, Kevin Sheridan, assured. What a voice has Conor Faughnan who sai...

Late Lunch Wednesday July 14th 2021

14 Jul 2021

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Having lost her home when the Celtic Tiger crashed, Niamh Sherwin-Barry picked up the keys of her new home recently - some story!! Eve McCrystal is he...

Late Lunch Tuesday July 13th 2021

13 Jul 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his thoughts on the latest developments with the Covid situation. Listener Mary made a passionate appeal to Louth Co...

Late Lunch Monday July 12th 2021

12 Jul 2021

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Forza Italia! Matteo Cigala, an Italian liviing in Meath and Tommy O'Rourke, a Louth man living in Italy, were both still on a high following Italy's ...

Late Lunch Friday July 9th 2021

09 Jul 2021

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There’s always hope as former drug addict Paul told how he finally managed to sort his life out in his forties. Representing those in their 20'...

Late Lunch Thursday July 8th 2021

08 Jul 2021

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Never short of an opinion Ciara Burke always stirs the pot! An unequivocal thumbs up from Gerry for Oisin McGann's brilliant new book "A Short Hopeful...

Late Lunch Wednesday July 7th 2021

07 Jul 2021

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Ollan Herr believes he has come across one of the solutions to a greener form of transport in the future! Dr Mary McCreery is urging everyone pay more...

Late Lunch Tuesday July 6th 2021

06 Jul 2021

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The uncertainty around Covid-19 continues so we continue to touch base with Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh. With Wimbledon into its second week n...

Late Lunch Monday July 5th 2021

05 Jul 2021

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Roslyn Dee is not impressed with the narrative about older folk downsizing and moving to a smaller place to live.Sean Collins remembered the life and ...

Late Lunch Friday July 2nd 2021

02 Jul 2021

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Friday sorted with the irrepressible Brush Shiels, emerging young talent Ruby Moss, our queen of green organic gardener Nicky Kyle, the man who knows ...

Late Lunch Thursday July 1st 2021

01 Jul 2021

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Football Association of Ireland CEO Jonathan Hill spoke about the task ahead as he paid a visit to FAI Summer Camps in Meath. Amanda Smyth joined us o...

Late Lunch Wednesday June 30th 2021

30 Jun 2021

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Vintners representative and publican Colette Nugent, from the Market Bar in Drogheda, pulled no punches about the shelving of reopening of indoor hosp...

Late Lunch Tuesday June 29th 2021

29 Jun 2021

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Breaking news as reopening of indoor dining is pushed back to which immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh gave his reaction. Finding love in person is b...

Late Lunch Monday June 28th 2021

28 Jun 2021

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Tadhg Mulligan is a fantastic young man who has overcome great adversity in his life, from which, he's taken inspiration to help others. Renowned food...

Late Lunch Friday June 25th 2021

25 Jun 2021

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When an obsession with your body becomes a problem - Keith Russell has opened up about his struggles, found others experiencing similar and solace in ...

Late Lunch Thursday June 24th 2021

24 Jun 2021

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Teenager Ruairi Holohan, wise beyond his years, suggested what can be done to make life better for the LGBTQ+ community. Gerry was delighted to catch-...

Late Lunch Wednesday June 23rd 2021

23 Jun 2021

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Hello Baby! Lottie Lynch arrived into the world by surrogacy just hours ago in the Ukraine to doting parents Sandra and Matthew Lynch from Trim who sp...

Late Lunch Tuesday June 22nd 2021

22 Jun 2021

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With the Delta variant of Covid on the rise and society re-opening, immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh offered his usual sound advice. Sarah, Garrett...

Late Lunch Monday June 21st 2021

21 Jun 2021

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On the longest day Majella Fagan emphasised the importance of focusing on the spiritual aspect of life at this time. Colombian Ambassador to Ireland M...

Late Lunch Friday June 18th 2021

18 Jun 2021

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What could you do only laugh as Ramona Cunningham's old school report resurfaced years later! A book like no other "Waiting for the Miracle" - Anna Mc...

Late Lunch Thursday June 17th 2021

17 Jun 2021

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Potholes here, there and everywhere it seems following a letter from Richard highlighting peppered roads round Drogheda! Vinny's back to steer good sh...

Late Lunch Wednesday June 16th 2021

16 Jun 2021

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Lynn O'Reilly spoke about some lovely nuggets of wisdom for life which she has gathered from residents of College View Nursing Home. A Buzzard attacki...

Late Lunch Tuesday 15th 2021

15 Jun 2021

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The joys of a Breakfast Cereal Box and the treasures within are still fresh in the memory as we discovered from our listeners today! And Gerry believe...

Late Lunch Monday June 14th 2021

14 Jun 2021

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Connor Murphy told us how it all came back as he watched the medics work to save Christian Eriksen's life while Advanced Paramedic Pat Smyth took us t...

Late Lunch Friday June 11th 2021

11 Jun 2021

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What's rare is wonderful - Neil Watters from Classified Records in Dundalk joined us on the eve of World Record Store Day. Organic gardener Nicky Kyle...

Late Lunch Thursday June 10th 2021

10 Jun 2021

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There are many aspects to tackling racism as Emer O'Neill explained but one of the key elements must begin early on in primary education and Emer is a...

Late Lunch Wednesday June 9th 2021

09 Jun 2021

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Wanton vandalism at a Montessori by local children certainly raised Gerry and our listeners hackles! Modern Love have signed an international record d...

Late Lunch Tuesday June 8th 2021

08 Jun 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his weekly Covid analysis, the Farrelly's new business opened for business for the first time in Kells yesterday and...

Late Lunch Friday June 4th 2021

04 Jun 2021

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Fitness Coach Oisin Mulligan is proving a point eating a McDonalds every day for a fortnight. It was Christmas Day in McVeighs this week - no joking!!...

Late Lunch Thursday June 3rd 2021

03 Jun 2021

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Pandemonium ensued as Johnny Og Byrne choked until Gabriel McKenna appeared to save the little boys life - some story! Pat Forde is the man to help yo...

Late Lunch Wednesday June 2nd 2021

02 Jun 2021

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Navan's finest female Comedian Grainne Maguire took to the stage last evening in London for the first time in yonks and she's understandably really ha...

Late Lunch Tuesday June 1st 2021

01 Jun 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh is optimistic we're at long last getting to grips with Covid thanks primarily to our vaccination programme and its uptake. Dr. ...

Late Lunch Monday May 31st 2021

31 May 2021

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We heard that the cost of staycations can be prohibitive but there is good value to be had if you shop around. Linda Buckley's search for her grandpar...

Late Lunch Friday May 28th 2021

28 May 2021

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Award winning garden designer Andrew Dunne is missing Bloom, busier than ever and gifting a wonderful new garden design to Callystown school - lucky p...

Late Lunch Thursday May 27th 2021

27 May 2021

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Fantasy Premier League Winner Michael Coone, who beat 6.8 million other participants, told us how he honed his skills in Navan! Author Carmel Harringt...

Late Lunch Wednesday May 26th 2021

26 May 2021

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Journalist Sarah Carey had a very interesting take on social cohesion which she explored with Gerry. The inevitability of change and our ability to co...

Late Lunch Tuesday May 25th 2021

25 May 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his weekly analysis of the Covid situation. One hundred years on today and the burning of the Custom House is still ...

Late Lunch Monday May 24th 2021

24 May 2021

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A passion for his club - twelve year old Alex Conroy, a member of the club's social media team, couldn't contain his joy as Drogheda United scored a l...

Late Lunch Friday May 21st 2021

21 May 2021

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Ahead of his 70th Birthday this weekend Lord Henry Mountcharles reflected on his life and times. Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan remains an avid ...

Late Lunch Thursday May 20th 2021

20 May 2021

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No flakes for our 99s! Never! But if there was a shortage what would we do? You told us and where you love to get your whipped ice cream cones from as...

Late Lunch Wednesday May 19th 2021

19 May 2021

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Up Up and Away but not quite yet as Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel explained. Two years on and Sue Masterson is so delighted she gave alcohol the He...

The Late Lunch, Tuesday May 18th 2021

18 May 2021

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On today's show, we got the latest Covid-19 news from the esteemed Prof. Paul Moynagh. The Meath super rare triplets turned one. A Navan man sets new ...

Late Lunch Monday May 17th 2021

17 May 2021

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On today's show, Joan Larkin spoke to local businesses on reopening, why the over 65s shouldn't crash diet and a little Navan boy who badly needs help...

Late Lunch Friday May 14th 2021

14 May 2021

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Jean Murray doesn't believe Covid-19 is as dangerous or devastating as its made out to be - an interesting conversation followed.... Tara Walker from ...

Late Lunch Thursday May 13th 2021

13 May 2021

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Thursday the 13th and there's no doubt, as our listeners confirmed, superstitions of all shades are alive and well! On a similar theme Dr Marion McGar...

Late Lunch Tuesday May 11th 2021

11 May 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh had lots of advice for listeners about vaccination against Covid-19. Niamh Farrell is really looking forward to Ham Sandwich ge...

Late Lunch Monday May 10th 2021

10 May 2021

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Happy campers all round as retail by appointment and services re-open. Nicky Kyle sorted out some garden tasks to do in the vegetable garden now. Gerr...

Late Lunch Friday May 7th 2021

07 May 2021

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Absentmindedness happens everyone from time to time - no need to worry and there are ways to beat it as Dr Sabina Brennan explained. Fifty years on an...

Late Lunch Thursday 6th 2021

06 May 2021

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No harm in cannabis? Joanne O'Dwyer put that myth to bed and more besides. Ray O'Hanlon was so insightful about Irish immigration to the States and it...

Late Lunch Wednesday May 5th 2021

05 May 2021

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Alanon member Pat believes the new minimum price for alcohol will hit the most vulnerable in society most. Simply shocking - Jimmy Smyth was subject t...

Late Lunch Tuesday 4th 2021

04 May 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh was really positive for better days ahead as the Covid-19 vaccination programme picks up pace. Anthony Murphy of Mythical Irela...

Late Lunch Friday April 30th 2021

30 Apr 2021

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Our show opened with Anke Morgenroth who makes and repairs teddy bears at Bear Essentials in Cavan prompting listeners to send in pictures and stores ...

Late Lunch Thursday April 29th 2021

29 Apr 2021

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Staying the course during lock down - fifteen years on from sobriety Enda 'ODoherty was tested. Perfectly Imperfect Parenting - it does what is says b...

Late Lunch Wednesday April 28th 2021

28 Apr 2021

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Prashant Shukla, Chairman of the Ireland/India Council and Maria Perry-Mohan, who lives in the Northern Indian city of Lucknow, joined Gerry to reflec...

Late Lunch Tuesday April 27th 2021

27 Apr 2021

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Good news on vaccines which Professor Paul Moynagh welcomed and endorsed. Lorraine O'Donnell from Fisheries Ireland was angling for anglers aided and ...

Late Lunch Monday April 26th 2021

26 Apr 2021

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It's all good at Seapoint Golf Club and Dublin Zoo as people return today! Aileen Rogers did her Dad John Cameron proud as she recalled his remarkable...

Late Lunch Friday April 23rd 2021

23 Apr 2021

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It's official his name is Kevin Costner and he's on holidays from the Shannon Estuary - yes our Bottlenose Dolphin in the Boyne! Late Lunch Book Club ...

Late Lunch Thursday April 22nd 2021

22 Apr 2021

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Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie sorted out a myriad of problems with; lemon, vinegar and bicarbonate of soda! Mark Canavan's Greenheartcbd company is cu...

Late Lunch Wednesday April 21st 2021

21 Apr 2021

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A year ago today, diagnosed with Covid, Pat Harty faced into a battle for his life and survived but is still facing challenges on a daily basis. Swall...

Late Lunch Tuesday April 20th 2021

20 Apr 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought his knowledge and expertise to bear on the latest Covid situation. It's book number 21 from the wonderful Cathy Kelly, ...

Late Lunch Monday April 19th 2021

19 Apr 2021

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A European Soccer Super League - pie in the sky or a possibility? Paul Lennon from the Irish Daily Star believes there will be change but....The great...

Late Lunch Friday April 16th 2021

16 Apr 2021

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We pressed the nostalgia button once more with listeners as Kunak McGann joined us to recall the street and schoolyard games of yesteryear. Dunboyne C...

Late Lunch Thursday April 15th 2021

15 Apr 2021

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Full vaccinated and looking forward with optimism that's Anna McKenna. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots of advice about how to provide good nutriti...

Late Lunch Wednesday April 14th 2021

14 Apr 2021

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Kyle Carney, who's a recovering addict and lost one of his best friends to a drug overdose recently, spoke about addiction, loss and its challenges. C...

Late Lunch Tuesday April 13th 2021

13 Apr 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought his usual sense of logic and calm to the issues surrounding the roll out of the Covid vaccination program. Colleen McNa...

Late Lunch Monday April 12th 2021

12 Apr 2021

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How to be Happy - Professor Brendan Kelly outlines the ways and means in his new book which he talked about today. Sheila Bailey recalled her time wor...

Late Lunch Friday April 9th 2021

09 Apr 2021

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Shane Kenny's ice cream is in demand in the Big Apple and he has plans to spread the love further afield. Lord Henry Mountcharles was in great form fo...

Late Lunch Thursday April 8th 2021

08 Apr 2021

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Dr Daniel McCartney's Vitamin D campaign finally pays dividends, Kate Gunn is alcohol free since 2016 and loving life, Nicky Kyle offered lots of wond...

Late Lunch Wednesday April 7th 2021

07 Apr 2021

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Rory had a Story of a different kind to tell, Adam Hanratty is developing a new aspect to his poultry business, Paul Bathe's animals are missing their...

Late Lunch Tuesday April 6th 2021

06 Apr 2021

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They've only each gone and won a house - Colin Hoey and Michael Mooney shared their joy and luck with us this afternoon! Professor Paul Moynagh ran th...

Late Lunch Thursday April 1st 2021

01 Apr 2021

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Gerry's dog Messi was born on April 1st 2011, he's ten today and our Presenter couldn't allow the occasion pass without reflecting on his best friend'...

Late Lunch Wednesday March 31st 2021

31 Mar 2021

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No shortage of Mugs in Late Lunch Land! Yes you swamped us with pics ans stories about your favourite tea or coffee supping vessels. Stylist Mary Murt...

Late Lunch Tuesday March 30th 2020

30 Mar 2021

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Gerry brought the curtain down on his 40 Days&Nights for Slav with Slav's mother Nadia Vavro. Fr Paddy Rushe was philosophical and accepting that ...

Late Lunch Monday March 29th 2021

29 Mar 2021

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Soccer Writer Paul Lennon reflected on the Finding Jack Charlton Documentary and also had a word about Ireland's lowly plight at this time. Gerry had ...

Late Lunch Friday March 26th 2021

26 Mar 2021

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Addiction Counsellor Oisin McConville believes we're facing a tsunami of addicted online gamblers of all ages and is calling for urgent action. Eamonn...

Late Lunch Thursday March 25th 2021

25 Mar 2021

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A year like no other, Louth GAA Star Niamh Rice talked about her trials and tribulations. Anthony Murphy's new book is fascinating as it mirrors the l...

Late Lunch Wednesday March 24th 2021

24 Mar 2021

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Sexual Abuse victim Aoife Lynch has forgone anonymity told her story to Gerry. Fabulous chat with Niall Hatch from BirdWatch Ireland all about the Cro...

Late Lunch Tuesday March 23rd 2021

23 Mar 2021

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Professor Paul Moynagh believes restrictions have to begin to ease despite the stubborn level of new Covid cases in the country. A cemetery in Kentsto...

Late Lunch Monday March 22nd 2021

22 Mar 2021

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Dr Harry Barry lifted the mood, advised how to deal with panic attacks and cautioned on mental health matters. Editor of the RTE investigation unit an...

Late Lunch Friday March 19th 2021

19 Mar 2021

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Journalist Kevin Myers was highly critical of the manner in which the Coronavirus Pandemic has been handled in Ireland. Hair stylist Stephen Dill...