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The Future Of Work

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Cpl's Future of Work Institute Barry Winkless, has recently published his new book about how we'll work in the future and it makes for fascina...

Coping with Hay Fever

23 Mar 2026

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With Hay Fever season underway, Pharmacist Kathy Maher offered lots of sensible advice on pre-emptive treatments and dealing with symptoms. Hosted ...

Late Lunch Monday March 23rd 2026

23 Mar 2026

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Barry Winkless on the future of work, Darragh Burke the man behind the new national website for missing and stolen dogs, Rory McCullough about the cos...

Late Lunch Friday March 20th 2026

20 Mar 2026

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Louth Enterprise Award Winner Caroline Duffy, Lynn Harvey's mystery Mermaid, a daffodil soiree with Rosie Maye, the Fierce Mild brewing boys and David...

Fierce Mild is Fierce Good!

20 Mar 2026

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Fergal Carroll and Cathal Byrne are onto a real winner with their Fierce Mild beer, made without alcohol in Dundalk, which has so much to recommend it...

Gifting a Coffee & Cake

20 Mar 2026

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Kevin Honer's new platform makes it easy to gift a coffee and something sweet to anyone you feel deserves a treat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Motoring Along with Paddy Comyn

19 Mar 2026

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Paddy discusses the EV price shift, electric vehicle batteries & ranges, imports and his recent test drives of Renault and Citroen new models. Hos...

Healthy Wellbeing and Mental Health

19 Mar 2026

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Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling Centre concludes our latest series on Mental Heath matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

John H Shanahan's USA Today

19 Mar 2026

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US Army veteran John Shanahan vehemently opposes the attack on Iran and outlines what needs doing to effect change in who is leading and dictating pol...

Rose Murray's Demolition Despair

19 Mar 2026

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At the eleventh hour Rose Murray still harbours hopes that her home in Bohermeen won't be demolished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Late Lunch Thursday March 19th 2026

19 Mar 2026

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Irish American and US army veteran John H Shanahan offered his take on war in the Middle East, Paddy Comyn brought us his monthly motoring feature, at...

David Kieran's ZOMA Journey

18 Mar 2026

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What a story is David Kieran and his ZOMA business, what's more he's a great supporter of his staff, community and charity as we discovered today. Hos...

Late Lunch Wednesday March 18th 2026

18 Mar 2026

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David Kieran MD of ZOMA is doing his bit for Daffodil Day, Denise O'Rourke knows what it's like to have not one but two children battling meningitis, ...

Late Lunch Monday March 16th 2026

16 Mar 2026

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Kieran McIntosh is a decade on from his brain tumour treatment, Eugene Cassidy is over the moon in Kilmainhamwood with Jessie Buckley's Oscar win, Ell...

Tom's Joy Bombing Mission

16 Mar 2026

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Tom Laramie wants to bring much needed joy to the world, thanks to the world bringing joy to him in a moment of inspiration! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Kieran Conquers Cancer

16 Mar 2026

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Kieran McIntosh was sitting his Leaving Certificate exams in 2015 when his world was turned upside down following a brain hemorrhage caused by a tumo...

Late Lunch Friday March 13th 2026

13 Mar 2026

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Late Lunch joined the 20th Birthday celebrations at the Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda along with an invited audience to mark a special occasion. Hoste...

A Late Lunch with Ronnie Delany

12 Mar 2026

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Following his death yesterday, we return to January 29th 2019, the day Ronnie Delany joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch for a wide-ranging interview abo...

Japanese Culture Comes to Kells

12 Mar 2026

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Satoko O'Brien is loving life in Kells and in turn is acquainting the locals of her Japanese culture! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Late Lunch Thursday March 12th 2026

12 Mar 2026

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Keeping financially calm in choppy waters, Ronnie Delany remembered, the walled garden in Stamullen rises again, providing clean water in Malawi and a...

Water for Life

12 Mar 2026

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Professor Kevin McGuigan from the RCSI popped in to tell us about a clean water project he's rolling out in Malawi and how he has teamed up with a loc...

The Story of the Walled Garden

12 Mar 2026

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Ciaran De Buitlear tells the story of being invited to bring back to life a Victorian walled garden right in the heart of Stamullen, a journey he has ...

Keeping Calm Financially

12 Mar 2026

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Money Doctor John Lowe says now is the time to hold our nerves, as financial markets fall, stocks plummet and pension funds are hit with the fallout f...

Late Lunch Wednesday March 11th 2026

11 Mar 2026

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Niall Breslin's Documentary highlights the forgotten who were incarcerated, died and interred in unmarked graves at St Loman's in Mullingar. Twin sist...

Twin Sisters at Eighty

11 Mar 2026

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Twin sisters Bernadette Moore and Sheila Hoey, who celebrated their eightieth birthdays recently, received cards from their godmothers who are hail an...

Late Lunch Tuesday March 10th 2026

10 Mar 2026

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Reviving retail in Drogheda, rubbish donations for charity, where to with war in the Middle East, Burke's Banter and Dr Kate McCann on red flags aroun...

War in the Middle East - Where To From Here?

10 Mar 2026

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US citizen Jim Bishop is pessimistic the conflict in the Middle East can be resolved swiftly, fears for his homeland and the world economy. Hosted ...

Obesity Red Flags

10 Mar 2026

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Dr Kate McCann warned of the potential dangers around the burgeoning obesity and weight loss industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Revitalising Retail in Drogheda

10 Mar 2026

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Business Strategist and Drogheda Chamber President Miriam Simon revealed a plan involving; Louth County Council, Louth Enterprise Office, Drogheda BID...

Late Lunch Monday March 9th 2026

09 Mar 2026

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Donor conceived children, saving on fuel, becoming an SDG Advocate, Gina managing her way to the top in construction, the cost of Hospice Homecare dri...

Sustainable Development Goal Advocate Opportunities

09 Mar 2026

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Bobby McCormack, CEO of Development Perspectives, made the case for becoming and SDG Advocate and the difference it can make in our communities and be...

The Fuel Crisis Impacts Drogheda Hospice Homecare

09 Mar 2026

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Ann McVeigh, Secretary of Drogheda Hospice Homecare Foundation, says fuel vouchers for drivers taking patients for cancer treatments in Dublin will go...

Fuel Saving Tips

09 Mar 2026

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With fuel prices rocketing, Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars, explains ways of conserving fuel as we drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Donor Conceived People

09 Mar 2026

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Louise McLoughlin, a donor conceived person herself, is raising very important issues around the rights of people born into this world thanks to the s...

The Late Lunch, Friday March 6th, 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Louise Walsh spoke to Mena Curran who, despite a number of stillbirths and miscarriages, battled on for her rainbow baby. But her st...

Late Lunch Thursday March 5th 2026

05 Mar 2026

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Ciaran Flynn hopeful of making it home from Dubai, Brendan Sullivan is not hopeful that fuel suppliers with be held to account on pricing, Ruth Duffy ...

Apprenticeship Opportunities

05 Mar 2026

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With the annual Meath Apprenticeship Expo taking place in the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim next week, we heard why the apprenticeship career path is to ...

Perinatal Mental Health

05 Mar 2026

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Counsellor & Psychotherapist Ruth Duffy, who specialises in the area of Perinatal Mental Health, offered lots of advice on dealing with a quite co...

Protecting Your Oil Tank

05 Mar 2026

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Nigel McGivern has the solutions to protect your valuable home heating oil from thieves - check it out on tanks.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Ciaran Heads Home from Dubai

05 Mar 2026

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Meath County Board Secretary Ciaran Flynn says he hopes to get out of Dubai tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Get Back to Books

04 Mar 2026

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Journalist, Freelance Writer and Broadcaster Niamh O'Reilly believes that books should be the focus for children on World Book Day tomorrow, rather th...

Road Hauliers in Crisis

04 Mar 2026

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Ger Hyland, President of the Road Hauliers Association, explained the implications for his members and in turn the general public of the fuel crisis a...

Late Lunch Wednesday March 4th 2026

04 Mar 2026

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The Northeast is furious as price gouging abounds at the fuel pumps and on home heating oil! Dundalk's Sheila Bailey remains stuck in Dubai, Niamh O'R...

Late Lunch Tuesday March 3rd 2026

03 Mar 2026

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Sarah Carey on War in the Middle East and its worldwide consequences, Jacky Murray just wants her daughter to play football, Fran McKeown is running r...

Let The Child Play

03 Mar 2026

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Jacky Murray is annoyed that her eleven year old daughter is not being allowed play football with new club Dunshauglin Gaels and wants her former club...

Sarah Carey on the World at War

03 Mar 2026

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Opinion Columnist, Broadcaster, Facilitator and Compere Sarah Carey, assessed the impact of the attack on Iran by the USA and Israel on the World and ...

Jason Byrne In Full Flight

03 Mar 2026

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One of the most naturally funny Irishmen, Jason Byrne delivered the laughs one after another this afternoon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Late Lunch Monday March 2nd 2026

02 Mar 2026

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Sandra Finegan advised on travel to the Middle East and beyond, locals Sheila Bailey and Ciaran Flynn stranded in Dubai, Meath Women's Refuge are rebr...

Louth Woman & Meath Man in Dubai

02 Mar 2026

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Meath GAA Secretary Ciaran Flynn and Dundalk's Sheila Bailey. both in Dubai for sporting reasons, who are now stranded because of the war, spoke to us...

Meath Women's Refuge Rebrands

02 Mar 2026

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Roisin O'Donnell and Emily Maguire told us why Meath Women's Refuge is rebranding to Willow Domestic Abuse Services and about the numbers of women who...

It's Red and White with Rick

27 Feb 2026

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Rick Cronje brings us his selected wines from the Winery in Navan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Drogheda United Supporter's Perspective

27 Feb 2026

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Bernard McEvoy a life-long Drogheda United supporter, who follows the club home and away, offered his opinion on the sanctions imposed on the club in ...

Mary's Pothole Plea

27 Feb 2026

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Mary Matthews lost two tyres in recent days when she hit a massive pothole near Stabannon in Louth and it appears there's no way she can recoup the €...

Hearing Joe Duffy Again

26 Feb 2026

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The most familiar voice in Ireland values his hearing and also tells us what he's been up to since retiring from RTE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Maria Macklin's Spring Fashion

26 Feb 2026

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House of Colour's Maria Macklin offers wonderful advice about dressing best to express yourself this Springtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Late Lunch Thursday February 26th 2026

26 Feb 2026

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Memories of the corner shop flowed as Gerry recalled his local favourite sweet shops of yesteryear! Joe Duffy told us how minding our hearing is so im...

Wear It Again Wednesday

25 Feb 2026

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Uniforms are ditched on Wednesday at St. Oliver's Post Primary School in Oldcastle in favour of second-hand wear, as students and staff make a stateme...

Antonia's Reading Recommendations

25 Feb 2026

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Antonia Daly, of Antonia's wonderful bookstore in Trim, brings us her latest recommendations to enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The Elliott Sisters Remember Caolan in Song

25 Feb 2026

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Kayla, Grace and Saoirse Elliott have recorded a beautiful song in memory of their talented footballing cousin Caolan Finnegan, who died at the age of...

Keith Barry Unhinges Minds

25 Feb 2026

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One of Gerry's all time favourite guests Keith offered great life advice and weaved his magic to the delight of Gerry, Louise and Fionn! Hosted on Aca...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 25th 2026

25 Feb 2026

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Keith Barry mesmerised us and offered some great advice too, Antonia Daly brought us her recommended reads, Beth Brady wins big at the World Junk Kout...

Late Lunch Tuesday February 24th 2026

24 Feb 2026

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Crossy's stolen phone story, why most post-primary students favour a social media ban, Drogheda Photographic Club's World win, St Nicholas Church set ...

Drogheda Photographic Club - Top of the World

24 Feb 2026

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Gabriel O'Shaughnessy and John Butler from Drogheda Photographic Club dropped in with some of the members wonderful photographs, as the club picks up ...

A Makeover for St Nick's

24 Feb 2026

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St Nicholas Church of Ireland, one of the most iconic ancient buildings in the heart of Dundalk, is set for a major makeover, that will make it availa...

Crossy's Crux in London

24 Feb 2026

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FM104's Crossy, who had his phone stolen in London ahead of the BAFTAs, explains how lost he was without it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Dealing with Eating Disorders

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist & Psychotherapist Denise Wogan and Laura Casey Director of Services at the Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Clinic, discussed from severa...

Late Lunch Monday February 23rd 2026

23 Feb 2026

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Drogheda United life-long supporter Bernard McEvoy, offered his perspective on security around the burning of the pitch at Oriel Park on Friday last. ...

Mammy Louise Speaks for Mia

23 Feb 2026

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Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe was mowed down at a pedestrian crossing in Navan by a driver who failed to stop and drove on. Her mother Louise issued a power...

Oriel Park Meltdown - A Drogheda Fan's Perspective

23 Feb 2026

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Bernard McEvoy, a life-long Drogheda United supporter, who was in Oriel Park on Friday, described what he experienced and the obvious shortcomings in ...

Late Lunch Friday February 20th 2026

20 Feb 2026

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Emmet Ryan on AI harvesting, Sheila Bailey's experience of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ivan Curran's spud planting and Brian Gallagher's groundworks h...

Motoring with Paddy Comyn

20 Feb 2026

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Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars reviews new marks from; Tesla, Toyota, Citroen and Skoda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Sheila Bailey's Recollections of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

20 Feb 2026

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Dundalk woman Sheila Bailey recalls her time spent as Chairperson of the Aero Club Awards in the UK, of which Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was also a co...

Local Enterprise Week 2026

19 Feb 2026

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Grainne McKeown, from the Louth local Enterprise Office, popped in to highlight what the week is all about and the free events taking place around the...

OCD with Counsellor Rhoda Smith

19 Feb 2026

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Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling advises on Obsessive Compulsory Disorder (OCD) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drogheda's Boardroom Bust Up

19 Feb 2026

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John Fallon Soccer Correspondent with the Irish Examiner offered his take on the boardroom stand off in United Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Liam Reilly's Memorial

19 Feb 2026

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Ahead of the unveiling of the memorial to her brother Liam in Dundalk tomorrow, his sister Barbara tells us how the family are so delighted and proud....

Late Lunch Thursday February 19th 2026

19 Feb 2026

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John Fallon Irish Examiner Soccer Correspondent offered his thoughts on the Drogheda United boardroom bust up, agronomist Aindriu Jackson from Carr Go...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 18th 2026

18 Feb 2026

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Environmentalist Padraic Fogarty on the mis-management of water, Rory O'Connor about the proposed cull of SNAs, Meath Sports Volunteer Paddy Bird, ReR...

Paddy Bird Volunteer Extraordinaire

18 Feb 2026

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Paddy Bird is acknowledged as the Meath Volunteer in Sport 2026 for his commitment to badminton coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Ashbourne Home to the Exotic

18 Feb 2026

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Lokesh Bala has opened his Angel Exotix Aquarium in Ashbourne and has some highly prized, microchipped, exotic Arowana fish, associated with luck and ...

Rory's SNA Story

18 Feb 2026

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Rory O'Connor aka Rory's Stories has first hand experience of the enormous benefits to a child receiving assistance from an SNA. Hosted on Acast. See...

Anthony Smith - "My Life and Times"

18 Feb 2026

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As a tribute to Anthony, who passed away on Monday, we return to our Late Lunch Show of January 8th 2014, when Anthony reflected on his life and times...

Late Lunch Tuesday February 17th 2026

17 Feb 2026

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Tracy Martin's remarkable story which she weaves through the first novel, mimicking wren song not recommended by Niall Hatch, from carpentry to care -...

Carpentry to Personal Care

17 Feb 2026

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Carpenter Joe Meehan had an idea far removed from woodwork, which he has now developed into a business of all natural personal care products for men! ...

Totally Tracy

17 Feb 2026

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What a story Tracy Martin has to tell; orphaned at fifteen, paralysed following a car accident at eighteen while unknowingly pregnant, having to rebui...

Health Insurance Advice

16 Feb 2026

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Dermot Goode, from Health Insurance Ireland, compared plans and offered lots of advice around getting the best deal from providers. Hosted on Acast. S...

Beth's Aiming for a World Title

16 Feb 2026

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Beth Brady, a sixth year student at St. Joseph's Mercy, Secondary School in Navan, is representing Ireland at the Junk Kouture World Finals next week,...

A Croke Park Cracker

16 Feb 2026

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David Sheehan reflected on Saturday's extraordinary match between Meath and Louth at Croke Park, which saw Louth apparently dead and buried at half ti...

It's All About Alfie!

16 Feb 2026

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What a story is Alfie, Donal Glennon's faithful friend, who has been through the mill in recent times. The four-year old Bernese Mountain Dog from Mea...

Late Lunch Monday February 16th 2026

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dermot Goode's Health Insurance options, Beth Brady all set for Junk Kouture World Final, Donal Glennon's best friend Alfie, Patricia Scanlan's City G...

Late Lunch Friday February 13th 2026

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sean's Italian Musical Odyssey

13 Feb 2026

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Sean Tester has moved to Puglia in Italy, as he works on honing his magical tenor voice, under the guidance of a master vocal craftsman! Hosted on Ac...

Tracy & Anthony's Timeless Valentines

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air year after year in the Lyons household, as very special Valentine's cards make a reappearance with new message, apt for the year in...

Late Lunch Thursday February 12th 2026

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Development Perspectives CEO Bobby McCormack believes an opportunity was missed in Dail Eireann, to bring all interested parties together to save the ...

AI in Caricature?

12 Feb 2026

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Caricaturist Niall O'Loughlin railed against AI and its consequences for artists before, on considered reflection, he reassured himself and others tha...

Sophie's Call

12 Feb 2026

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Sexual abuse survivor Sophie Brady is calling for counselling notes of victims to be fully withdrawn from court cases for a number of reasons. Hosted ...

The Dancing Pig is Back!

12 Feb 2026

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Conor McCormick tells us the history behind the Dundalk family's famous butcher shop sign, which has been missing for a year, but now restored, hangs ...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 11th 2026

11 Feb 2026

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A happier school without smartphones, a million euros to assist SMEs in the Northeast, Wildlife matters, legitimising a marriage and a precious thirty...

A Million for the Mill

11 Feb 2026

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Ronan Whitty, CEO of the Mill Enterprise Hub, told us about the €1 million allocation available to support SME's in the Northeast! Hosted on Acast. ...

Hedgerows and Inhabitants

11 Feb 2026

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Aoife McPartlin emphasised the importance of managing hedgerows for the sake of its many inhabitants and took us through the life cycles of the Pygmy ...