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Late Lunch Tuesday February 26th 2019

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gerry had his say about the murders of Clodagh, Liam, Niall and Ryan Hawe following Claire Byrne's heartbreaking interview with Clodagh's mum ...

Late Lunch Friday February 22nd 2019

22 Feb 2019

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Our Lose Weight & Feel Great crew enjoyed a day out in Carlingford ahead of their final weigh-in on Monday's Late Lunch live from Integral Fit...

Late Lunch Thursday February 21st 2019

21 Feb 2019

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Social Media buzzing, messages flying in and phones hopping right through the afternoon all because of  Dr Verner Wheelock and what he had to say...

Healthy Eating The Big Mistake

21 Feb 2019

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Medical Science and consequently our Governments have it all wrong when it comes to what they recommend we eat!  It's well worth listening to...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 20th 2019

20 Feb 2019

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Les Reilly owner of Daybreak in the Naul who sold the €175 Million winning Euromillions ticket to the Meath family syndicate had the crack with G...

The Massive Lottery Win

20 Feb 2019

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Les Reilly's a very Happy Man!  You see he sold the Winning Ticket from his Daybreak in the Naul Village that won a Meath Syndicate €175...

Late Lunch Tuesday 19th February 2019

19 Feb 2019

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He was one of the top referees in the World in his day - Dermot Gallagher was so interesting and entertaining as he joined Gerry for the "Big Int...

Late Lunch Monday February 18th 2019

18 Feb 2019

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Robert Berrill's terrier Keysha went missing on Thursday last from their home in Slane and turned up in Carrickmacross on Saturday passing through...

The Late Lunch Show, Friday February 15th, 2019

15 Feb 2019

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On today's show, Tom Attfield told us his crushing story of tragedy, including the murder of his son and his own recent diagnosis of cancer.Book C...

Late Lunch Book Club

15 Feb 2019

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Book Club Friday with the wonderful Margaret Madden who as usual brings us her recommendations and Book of the Month for February!  Hosted on Aca...

Late Lunch Thursday February 14th 2019

14 Feb 2019

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It was LOVE all the way for Valentines on Late Lunch!  Not a dry eye in the house listening to Danny and Joan's Love Story.  Sharon Kenny th...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 13th 2019

13 Feb 2019

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Ashley McGee called off her wedding with just weeks to go to the Big Day!  Ten year old James Quinn Markey plays a major part in The Hole in the ...

Late Lunch Tuesday February 12th 2019

12 Feb 2019

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The scales continue to drop across the board for our fantastic four as Lose Weight & Feel Great reaches the end of week four!  Astronomer Mik...

The Late Lunch Show, Monday February 11th 2019

11 Feb 2019

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On today's show we found out just why Gabrielle Cooney Maguire left general nursing.  Tony O'Donoghue believes he has the answer for...

Late Lunch Friday February 8th 2019

08 Feb 2019

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We're backing Fred Cooke all the way in Dancing with the Stars!  All round good health is about gut health as Frances Flannery explained.&nbs...

The Late Lunch Show, Thursday February 7th, 2019

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know where your dog is at all times?  North Louth farmer Padraig Rice tells of his devastating loss of eight sheep, pregnant with up to 17...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 6th 2019

06 Feb 2019

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Shauna and Sharon Mulligan believe justice hasn't been served following the sentencing of the man who was convicted of the manslaughter of th...

Shauna & Sharon Mulligan

06 Feb 2019

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Shauna and Sharon Mulligan daughters of Dundalk Taxi Driver Martin Mulligan joined Gerry to talk about their Dad, his loss and the sentence handed dow...

Late Lunch Tuesday February 5th 2019

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They've only gone and done it again - Yes at the half-way point our Lose Weight & Feel Great Crew are down, down, down once more!  G...

Late Lunch Monday February 4th 2019

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the context of all the talk about a hard border Marie from Dundalk told us about a terrifying experience she had near Cullaville in June 2016 while...

Late Lunch Friday February 1st 2019

01 Feb 2019

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Holidays are on a lot of people's minds and Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel had lots of great suggestions, information and answers for our listen...

Late Lunch Retro - Nuala Early

31 Jan 2019

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To mark our 10th anniversary on Late Lunch we'll be dipping into the archives each month and today we featured Nuala Early who sadly passed away i...

Late Lunch Thursday 31st January 2019

31 Jan 2019

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Looking for some inspiration today?  Have a listen to the conversation between Gerry and Eileen Rushe from her hospital bed at St Lukes wher...

Late Lunch Wednesday 30th January 2019

30 Jan 2019

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Gerry had his say on the Nurses Dispute and boy did he call out many of the inequities elsewhere in the context of what nurses are seeking!  As h...

Late Lunch Monday January 28th 2019

29 Jan 2019

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Linda Murray told us that Huckleberry's, her Indoor Soft Play Adventure Centre in Navan, will have to close as she can't get Insurance?  ...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 29th 2019

29 Jan 2019

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We enjoyed the company of a true sporting great today in the guise of  Ronnie Delany the only Irish athlete to ever win a track gold medal at the...

A Tribute to Liam Leech

25 Jan 2019

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Louth GAA Great and Newtown Blues Legend Liam Leech passed away yesterday at the age of 81.  Here his lifelong friend Charlie O'Brien joined ...

Late Lunch Friday January 25th 2019

25 Jan 2019

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Charlie O'Brien paid a glowing tribute to his great friend Louth and Newtown Blues star Liam Leech who passed away yesterday.  Angela McCormi...

The Moore Brothers

24 Jan 2019

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They each have their own Star on Hollywood Boulevard- Tom, Matt and Owen Moore from Fordstown in County Meath were Movie Superstars in the early ...

Late Lunch Thursday January 24th 2019

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Hayes has figured out life and how to live it in peace & harmony which she captures brilliantly in her new Mind, Body and Soul Journal - yo...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 22nd 2019

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Ye Hear Ye....Records tumble all round after the first week of Lose Weight & Feel Great 2019 - what a crew we have this year - have a listen!...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 23rd 2019

23 Jan 2019

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Mary O'Growney will close the doors of the Post Office in Tara for the final time on Saturday afer her 44 year time there and 150 years since it f...

Late Lunch Monday January 21st 2019

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have a listen to Aoife Moggan's story of coming through childhood cancer and the difficulties she now faces in her early thirties and why she and ...

Late Lunch Book Club January 2019

18 Jan 2019

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Margaret Madden selects Anne Griffin's debut "When All is Said" as her Book of the Month and waxes lyrical about a book she expects to b...

Late Lunch Friday January 18th 2019

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What a lovely story Declan Murray told about his connection with Laurel & Hardy which was followed by Liam Muldowney founder of their fan club in ...

Late Lunch Thursday January 17th 2019

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Approaching his 16th birthday Eugene Smyth's son Patrick died by suicide - a devastating time for the family as Eugene told us today.  J...

Corduff Gaels auction a Graveyard

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A GAA club has come up with a creative plan to help clear its debt - auctioning off a graveyard plot for two.Corduff Gaels GAA in Co Monaghan als...

Late Lunch Wednesday 16th January 2019

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Alf Nicholson Head of Paediatrics at the RCSI Medical School who spent a number of years at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda joined ...

New Louth Football Championship Format

15 Jan 2019

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Colm Corrigan explains the proposed new format for the Louth Football Championship which was surprisingly passed at last night's County Board Meet...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 15th 2019

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Back - Lose Weight & Feel Great 2019 in association again with Integral Fitness & Leisure!  This time round Ann Meade, Donal Wat...

Late Lunch Monday January 14th 2019

14 Jan 2019

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We're looking for an Unsung Hero each month on Late Lunch have a listen and lets be having your nominations!  Businessman and motivation...

Nicola Pierce - In the Clear

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Following her interview with us last Spring when she was diagnosed with breast cancer writer Nicola Pierce returned to Late Lunch to reflect...

Late Lunch Friday January 11th 2019

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Meningitis in the news we spoke to Daraine Mulvihill who at 16 survived the potentially fatal condition - what a story!  Two years on from h...

Late Lunch Thursday January 10th 2019

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Following a challenging year writer Nicola Pierce got the all-clear fron cancer recently - today Nicola returned to Late Lunch to reflect and look for...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 9th 2019

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three years on since he stepped down as President of the Irish Farmers Association Eddie Downey reflected on a difficult time which far from dissuaded...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 8th 2019

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Helena Tubridy offered some interesting pointers on a range of personal issues as we head into a New Year.  Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital are roll...

Late Lunch Monday January 7th 2019

08 Jan 2019

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A Very Special Late Lunch!  We celebrated our 10th Birthday in beautiful Bellingham Castle in the company of so many of our friends.  Keith ...

Suzanne Lynch - Irish Times Washington Correspondent

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Home for the Holidays and soon to return to the cauldron of Capitol Hill in Washington - Trim woman Suzanne Lynch popped in for an most informative an...

Late Lunch Friday January 4th 2019

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former Labour Party Councillor, Senator and TD Dominic Hannigan has pursued a new path since he lost his seat in 2016, however, he revealed he's a...

Eoin Morris - Drug Free

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"It's easier to get a bag of coke and a pint than help when it's needed" the words of Eoin Morris who leaves nothing behind in ...

Late Lunch Thursday January 3rd 2019

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Dunbar is all the better in so many ways after ditching her Smartphone a year ago!  Bobby McCormack from Development Perspectives joined us ...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 2nd 2019

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We caught up with Michelle Montague who gave birth to the First New Year Baby just before she was discharged from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital today t...

Ciaras Journey

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ciara Boylan has been fascinated by space, science and engineering since she visited the Armagh Planetarium when she was only 4!  Now 10 the youn...

Late Lunch Friday December 21st 2018

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of the annual frenzy Fr Michael Cusack reminded us about the important things and real meaning of Christmas!  Gerry paid a visi...

Late Lunch Thursday December 20th 2018

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gerry was in his element as he opened the show in the company of internationally acclaimed stylist and brand consultant Celestine Cooney!  Ciara ...

Late Lunch Wednesday December 19th 2018

20 Dec 2018

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Tara Walker and Rick Kronje teamed up to bring us all the best for a Festive Feast!  Move over Ronan - nephew Josh Keating has a wonderful voice ...

Gadgets & Gismos for Christmas

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Bailey joined us for his annual Christmas Gadgets and Gizmos feature. Lots of ideas here for that gadget loving person in your life!  Host...

Late Lunch Tuesday 18th December 2018

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Late Lunch 3 authors from the one family joined us instudio to discuss their festive Christmas memories Oisin, Erika and Kunak Mc Gann discus...

Late Lunch Monday December 17th 2018

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Grounds for Optimism as Louth County Council confirm the sale of land in Dundalk to Louth GAA for the new county grounds - county board treasurer Aida...

Children's Books for Christmas

17 Dec 2018

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Meath Libraries Writer in Residence Shane Hegarty and Mia Madden bring us their Children and Young Adult book picks for Christmas 2018!!  Hosted ...

Late Lunch Friday December 14th 2018

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017 Eddie West faced the abyss - today he's in a very good place and telling his story to help others.  Nicky Kyle took us from Tunnel to...

Late Lunch Wednesday December 12th 2018

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We joined the crew from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre for their Christmas Party and a very special Late Lunch!  Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Late Lunch Thursday December 13th 2018

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The irrepressible Neil Delamere paid us his annual visit and the yearly laughter-fest ensued!  Gavin Duffy and Eddie Caffrey were glowing in thei...

A Tribute to Dermot Finglas

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our esteemed colleague Dermot Finglas the Voice of Country Music on LMFM passed away last evening and we're in mourning at the Station today....

Late Lunch Tuesday December 11th 2018

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Dundalk Diva" world acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught dropped in for a chat with one of her biggest fans ahead of her appearance at the...

Late Lunch Monday December 10th 2018

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dundalk Young Irelands are Leinster Champions and listening to manager Adrian O'Donoghue its clear what their achievement means to all concerned.&...

A Tribute to Peter O'Reilly

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He was Ireland's best-known Angler at home and around the world!  A Cavan man who moved to Navan many moons ago to set up home on the Boyne R...

Late Lunch Friday 7th of December 2018

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Hillary Bartley founder of Last Hope Animal Charity shared the message that a dog is not just for Christmas it's for life. We c...

Late Lunch Thursday 6th of December 2018

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Late Lunch. We heard from manager of the new Guiney's store Donna Tuite who is delighted to be opening on Clanbrassil Street Dundalk. Foo...

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Late Lunch we are feeling festive so it's a Chrstimas themed show. We hear from Smyths toys they share their top ten Christmas toys...

Late lunch Tuesday 4th of December 2018

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show first lady of musicals Rebecca Storm was with us discussing her latest role in Calendar Girls, Clare Ryan UCD archaeologist and Nava...

Late Lunch Monday December 3rd 2018

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joan Larkin stands in for Gerry Kelly this week, thousands of people around the country are under enormous pressure from banks to pay mortgage arrears...

Mary Doherty - President of Down Syndrome Ireland

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Doherty from Dunshaughlin -President of Downs Sydrome Ireland was in Studio to discuss her ongoing campaign for the rights of people with Do...

Late Lunch Friday November 30th 2018

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy McPhail brings Harrods knowledge and experience to her new online business Fetch Beauty and boy does this girl know her stuff!  Our Wom...

Late Lunch Thursday November 29th 2018

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What a unique voice, talent and wonderful man is Sean Keane who popped in for a chat and a song ahead of his concert at the Barbican Theatre in D...

Late Lunch Wednesday November 28th 2018

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Perrins Co-Editor of The Conservative Woman in the UK gave us her take on Brexit.  Brian Kirk's poem "Birthday" was last nigh...

George Hamilton "The Northeast Holds its Breath"

27 Nov 2018

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The voice of sport on RTE George Hamilton joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch today ahead of his appearance at the Hinterland Tailteann Festival in Kells...

Late Lunch Tuesday November 27th 2018

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Northeast and beyond "held its breath" as George Hamilton reflected on his career as our top Sports Commentator.  Tara Walker made ...

Anthony Mallett Wealth & Investment Mentor

26 Nov 2018

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Anthony Mallett is a self-made millionaire!  From small beginnings back home in South Africa Anthony has built an extensive portfolio of successf...

Stephen Kenny's Departure from Dundalk FC - A Fan's Perspective

26 Nov 2018

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He's more than a fan Dundalk's Frankie Watters gave us his take on Stephen Kenny's sudden departure from the hotseat at Oriel Park. Hosted...

Late Lunch Monday November 26th 2018

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's well worth a listen to Anthony Mallett a self-made Millionaire who now passes on what he's learned about making money and wealth manageme...

Late Lunch Friday November 30th 2018

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday and Gerry's still resisting a purchase!  Will Personal Finance Expert Jill Kerby encourage or deter your Host??  Erin McGra...

Late Lunch Thursday November 22nd 2018

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You heard it first on the Late Lunch Show - members of St Peter's Male Voice Choir with Musical Director Edward Holly performed two songs from the...

Late Lunch Wednesday November 21st 2018

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cathal Dervan Sports Editor of the Irish Sun wasn't in the least surprised at the deaparture of Martin O'Neill as Irish soccer manager and exp...

Nutrition and Sound Sleep with Ciara Wright

20 Nov 2018

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Senior Nutritionist and Research Director at Glenville Nutrition and Wellness Crew Team Member Ciara Wright is well aware of the struggle many of us h...

Late Lunch Tuesday November 20th 2018

20 Nov 2018

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Gwen Jackson was relieved that daughter Alice, though traumatised, wasn't seriously injured following an attack while waiting for a bus back to Ra...

Late Lunch Monday 19th of November 2018

19 Nov 2018

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Today on Late Lunch Ann Tracey and Aileen Emery from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support centre stopped by with their shiny award from the Pride of Place aw...

When Gerry met Sonny

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was April 2010 and legendary crooner Sonny Knowles after beating two bouts of cancer was going back on the road!  Sonny popped in for a chat a...

Late Lunch Friday November 16th 2018

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ryanair's new baggage restrictions and what to do was part of our regular travel and holiday feature with Globe Travel's Sandra Finegan. ...

Thursday 15th of November 2018

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday's Late Lunch we were live from Knightsbook hotel for the annual Meath Enterprise Week where we met some of the established and upcomin...

Late Lunch Wednesday November 14th 2018

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roger O'Reilly has shone the light on our Coastal Lights in a brilliant new book which possibly has its origins in Mornington by the sea?  On...

Late Lunch Tuesday November 13th 2018

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Humanitarian Mark Mullen has been involved in crises all over the world and nominated for a Red Cross Honour - have a listen and you'll understand...

Problems of a Personal Nature with Bairbre Kelly

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Counsellor and Psychotherapist Bairbre Kelly joins Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch each month now to deal with personal and relationship scenarios sent in b...

Late Lunch Monday November 12th 2018

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We opened the Show today with Eugene Judge paying tribute to his good friend Paddy Clarke who passed away yesterday.  Donal Lynch was looking for...

John Waters - Straight Talking

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and Author John Waters joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch today on the publication of his new book "Give Us Back The Bad Roads".&nb...

Late Lunch Friday November 9th 2018

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Straight Talking from John Waters as Gerry picked his way around aspects of John's thought provoking new book "Give Us Back The Bad Roads&quo...

The Life and Times of Jack Kiernan

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Worth Waiting For!  Yes he's been on our radar for a while and today the legend that is Jack Kiernan reflected on his life and times in busin...

Late Lunch Thursday November 8th 2018

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Life and Times of Jack Kiernan made for such interesting listening as the Great Man reflected on 50 years in the Shoe Business in Navan and his lo...

Late Lunch Wednesday 7th of November 2018

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Late Lunch Drogheda historian Séan Collins remembers those we lost in WW1, Paddy Keegan shared his incredible life story one filled wi...

All-Ireland Pool Champion Sean Hoey

07 Nov 2018

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 Pool champion Seán Hoey has set himself an unbelievably difficult challenge to make a maximum 147 break on a 12ft snooker table with his left h...