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Legitimising a Marriage

11 Feb 2026

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Edel O'Connell, a Celebrant Solemniser, explained why a person carrying out a wedding, must be registered with the HSE, for it to be legitimate. Hoste...

Is a Safer Internet Possible?

10 Feb 2026

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Mick Moran, CEO of the Irish Internet Hotline, believes that with an across the board concerted effort, a safer internet is possible for all. Hosted o...

Medicating Safely

10 Feb 2026

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Dr Kate McCann from Emdoc Health advises on the pitfalls of not medicating safely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Tuesday February 10th 2026

10 Feb 2026

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Mick Moran on Safer Internet Day, Laura Kenefick reviving the art of letter writing, Dr Kate McCann on medicating safely, toxic plants on Meath beache...

Toxic Plants on Meath Beaches

10 Feb 2026

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Max Cody says beach users beware, as he's come across quantities of the highly toxic Dead Man's Fingers, washed up on Bettystown and Laytown beaches i...

A Snowdrop Soiree with Rosie

09 Feb 2026

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The Insomniac Gardener Rosie Maye has the most incredible display of snowdrops in full bloom at her Mullaghdillon House garden near Slane in Meath. A ...

Late Lunch Monday February 9th 2026

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul's recovery from Oesophageal cancer, Grazina the best Photographer in Ireland, Rosie May'e amazing snowdrops, Sinead Burke's Banter and Andrea Dun...

Paul's Prompt Action Saves His Life

09 Feb 2026

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Thanks to his own swift action, Paul Hargadon is doing great following surgery for Oesophageal cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Photographer of the Year

09 Feb 2026

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Grazina Mahon, who works out of her studio in Trim and specialises in newborn, toddler and family photography, has been named Irish Photographer of th...

Sinister or Simple?

09 Feb 2026

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Andrea Dunphy's eleven year old daughter was followed by a suspicious looking man on her way home from school in Trim on Friday last. Daughter and mot...

Late Lunch Friday February 6th 2026

09 Feb 2026

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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 Dun...

Celebrating Chinese New Year

06 Feb 2026

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Ejiro O'Hare Stratten, who is committed to community integration, has brought together the Chinese community in Drogheda who are now planning a very s...

Laytown Pitch & Putt Club Disappearing

06 Feb 2026

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Chairman of Laytown Pitch and Putt Club Mark Fay is pessimistic for the clubs future, as another part of the seaside course disappears into the sea! ...

FloodWatch - Developed and Trialled in Blackrock

05 Feb 2026

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Jason McGee has developed a new flood awareness system pulling together information from multiple sources which is shaping up really well on test in B...

Dealing with Panic Attacks

05 Feb 2026

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Continuing our series on mental health with Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling Centre where today Rhoda dealt with Panic Attacks. Hosted on Acast. See...

Late Lunch Thursday February 5th 2026

05 Feb 2026

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Jason McGee has developed a new flood awareness system which he's piloting in Blackrock village, Rhoda Smith offered her expertise on dealing with pan...

Love is Love

05 Feb 2026

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What amazing people are Andrew and Mary, a couple who have been together for thirteen years and Lynn who is more recently in a relationship with Damie...

Late Lunch Wednesday February 4th 2026

04 Feb 2026

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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 tr...

Heat Pumps - Not for All

04 Feb 2026

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Our own Pat O'Shaughnessy; gas, plumbing, heating and maintenance expert, explained why heat pumps are great in appropriate modern constructions, but ...

One More Whistle

04 Feb 2026

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In March 2025 Liam O'Neill collapsed while refereeing a GAA match in Monasterboice and but for the swift action of those present Liam would have died....

Grateful Grandmother

04 Feb 2026

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Magheracloone's Doreen Cunningham has been cast into the spotlight, after her Australian grandson Austin swam ashore in remarkable circumstances, to s...

Late Lunch Tuesday February 3rd 2026

03 Feb 2026

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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 P...

Artificial Intelligence and the World of Work

03 Feb 2026

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Digital innovator and educator Conor Lynch explained how AI is reshaping work, how people need to approach and prepare for the new world, which he cov...

Late Lunch Friday January 30th 2026

30 Jan 2026

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Raw sewage on the beach at Bettystown, vindication for the Cooney sisters, Grace Tierney's Wordfoolery, Rick Cronje's wine selections and David Sheeha...

Rick's Picks 2026

30 Jan 2026

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Our Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje brings us three cracking wines from Dunnes Stores as we begin another year with out wine expert! Hosted on Acast. See...

Justice for the Cooney Twins

30 Jan 2026

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Mary and Regina Cooney react to the sentencing of their abuser Michael Griffin at Dundalk Court yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Tony's Tops In Ireland

30 Jan 2026

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Tony's Pizzeria on Park Street in Dundalk swept the boards at the Irish Takeaway Awards being named; Takeaway of the Year, Best Fish & Chips and B...

Antonia's Recommended Reads

29 Jan 2026

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Antonia Daly from Antonia's Bookstore in Trim joins us once more to recommend some cracking reads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Davy Departs DIFE

29 Jan 2026

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Davy McDonnell recently retired from his position as Principal of Drogheda Institute of Further Education, a role he filled since 2007 during which ti...

Pinpointing Potholes

29 Jan 2026

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Motorist Paddy Kettle and resident Margaret Black both have major problems with potholes on the Carrick Road in Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Late Lunch Thursday January 29th 2026

29 Jan 2026

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Davy McDonnell, recently retired Principal of DIFE, dropped by to reflect on his career, life and times. Antonia Daly brought us her reading recommend...

A Rude Awakening for Driving Instructor

29 Jan 2026

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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 ...

Switchers

28 Jan 2026

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Drogheda & District Support for Older People have launched a new service where they organise everything for people over 50, who want to switch the...

The Deluge - Climate Change - Yes Sir!

28 Jan 2026

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Emeritus Professor John Sweeney foretold the rising waters many moons ago but did anyone take heed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Restoration of Killeen Castle

28 Jan 2026

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Cormac Ryan tells us that the restoration of the 800 year old castle will commence shortly with a projected completion date of 2028! Hosted on Acast. ...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 28th 2026

28 Jan 2026

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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...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 27th 2026

27 Jan 2026

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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 ye...

The River Project at DKIT

27 Jan 2026

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Dr Kathleen Nallen, Project Lead of the River Project at DKIT, the first of its kind in Ireland leading training and research into all forms of domest...

Common Conditions Service at Pharmacies

27 Jan 2026

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Kathy Maher, from Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, outlines the range of new services available at most local pharmacies, aimed at alleviating pressure on GP...

Late Lunch Monday January 26th 2026

26 Jan 2026

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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...

Success and Succession at Hugh Maguire Butchers

26 Jan 2026

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When many traditional butcher shops are closing for good, award winning Hugh Maguire in Ashbourne is bucking the trend. Hugh joined us today with daug...

On the Road with Paddy Comyn

23 Jan 2026

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Paddy Comyn, from Done Deal Cars, joined us for his first motoring feature of the year which featured some really cutting edge new models from Kia, wh...

What's You Called?

23 Jan 2026

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So how do you address your parents or grandparents? What do children call them? Have they a special name for granny or grandad and is it a matter of r...

Late Lunch Friday January 23rd 2026

23 Jan 2026

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Barbara Scully on how children address their parents, grandparents and names they give them! Meath county secretary Ciaran Flynn tells of a lucky esca...

Managing Anxiety

22 Jan 2026

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Continuing our series on mental health matters, focussing today on anxiety, with Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Managing Our Wardrobes

22 Jan 2026

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Maria Macklin from House of Colour tackled how we manage and store our clothes, in an era when we've accumulated more clothing than ever, yet wear onl...

Late Lunch Thursday January 22nd 2026

22 Jan 2026

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Greg Daly from Dunshaughlin, a police chief in Colorado, had a chat. Counsellor Rhoda Smith offered lots of sound advice on dealing with anxiety. Mari...

The Unlikely Beekeeper

21 Jan 2026

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From having an irrational fear of bees, our native Apis mellifera, mellifera have become Edmond Kirwan's business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 21st 2026

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The State of The Union

20 Jan 2026

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Our great Irish American friend John Shanahan, joined us from Texas to reflect on Trump's turmoil at home and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Child Phone Use - A Public Health Emergency

20 Jan 2026

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Dr Kate McCann concurs and responds to a group of eminent physicians who believe child phone use is now a public health emergency! Hosted on Acast. S...

The Money Doctor's Big Yellow Book at 21!

20 Jan 2026

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John Lowe, the Money Doctor, paid us his annual January visit on publication of his financial bible for the 21st year! And as usual John had lots of s...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 20th 2026

20 Jan 2026

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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 r...

Ziva Cussen Remembered

19 Jan 2026

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Ziva Cussen joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to talk about her ongoing treatment, following a breast cancer diagnosis. Despite her resolve, bravery, d...

Late Lunch Monday January 19th 2026

19 Jan 2026

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Dr. Conor Kerley about the inverted food pyramid, divorce thirty years on with Michelle Browne, Camino and walking holidays in focus for Martin Skelly...

Late Lunch Friday January 16th 2026

16 Jan 2026

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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/priva...

The Price of a Pint and Pubs?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Farrelly from the Carnaross Inn and Jimmy Gilna pub owner in Laytown are both really concerned for the future of the licensed trade and our pu...

Interviewing for The Assembly

15 Jan 2026

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Gerry was joined by members of the Autism Louth Meath Youth Club, who were invited to appear on a new TV Show called The Assembly, which will air on V...

Late Lunch Thursday January 15th 2026

15 Jan 2026

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Recovering cocaine addict Chris Jenkins, TU Dublin lecturer Paula Kelly about AI, Autism Louth Meath Youth Club members interview celebrities for The ...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 14th 2026

14 Jan 2026

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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 de...

Money Matters In Perspective

14 Jan 2026

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You'll be surprised as Eoin McGee contexts money in the journey of life in his brilliant new book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Wildlife Matters - The Raven

14 Jan 2026

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Aoife McPartlin from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland brought us a fascinating insight into the world of the largest member of the corvid family the Ra...

Sandra's New Home and Business

14 Jan 2026

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Sandra Walsh oozes style, taste, panache and personality as she opens up to Gerry about her life, career, new business idea and making the move to her...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 13th 2026

13 Jan 2026

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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...

When a Dog Bites - To Euthanize Or Not?

13 Jan 2026

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Veterinarian Sinead Kelly deals superbly with a sensitive subject that arises from time to time with dog owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

On Yer Bike With Caution

13 Jan 2026

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With his vast experience on the roads, driving consultant, motoring commentator and writer Tony Toner has his say about cyclists from a drivers perspe...

In His Own Words - Eddie Peppard

13 Jan 2026

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Unable to read or write for eighty-six years, Eddie Peppard went back to school and with the assistance of Catriona Dillon at LMETB, mastered both ski...

Late Lunch Monday January 12th 2026

12 Jan 2026

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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 ...

The Kemps Spice Up Slane's Village Inn

12 Jan 2026

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Causing a stir with regular clientele, The Kemps Martin and Roman were fed and watered at the Village Inn in Slane yesterday by Jim Marry and the Hard...

Scut Fagan's Pub Will Rise from the Ashes!

12 Jan 2026

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Burned to the ground on New Year's eve, Scut Fagan's owner John Reilly, confirmed the legendary watering hole will rise from the ashes once more. Host...

Dealing With Anti-Social Behaviour

12 Jan 2026

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Gerry received a letter from a listener who lives in the Rathmullan/Ballsgrove area on the southside of Drogheda about ongoing anti-social behaviour. ...

Late Lunch Friday January 9th 2026

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Getting to grips with Grok, Louth launches its Hare's Corner Biodiversity Project, Sandra Finegan advises on new travel regulations and David Sheehan ...

Getting to Grips with Grok

09 Jan 2026

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Ruth Breslin, Director of the Irish Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute, is clear about what needs to happen to protect vulnerable women...

Losing My Boys to Suicide

09 Jan 2026

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In her heart-breaking 2022 interview, Patrice Matthews recalls the loss of her two sons, PJ and Mikey to suicide and the subsequent establishment of S...

Late Lunch Thursday January 8th 2026

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seeking the truth about the death of Kelly Lynch, Rhoda Smith on dealing with depression, staff assaulted at the A&E Department of Drogheda hospit...

Kelly Lynch - Seeking Answers Revealing The Truth

08 Jan 2026

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Retired PSNI Detective James Brannigan, founder of the Katie Trust, is assisting the family of Kelly Lynch, whose body was found in a Monaghan canal o...

Dealing With Depression

08 Jan 2026

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Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling Centre explained what depression is, the reasons we become depressed, its symptoms and what we can do to deal with ...

Late Lunch Wednesday January 7th 2026

07 Jan 2026

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Meath based Venezuelan Maria Isabel Meza Silva reflected on the fractious situation in her homeland, USA based Jim Bishop offered his take on his Pres...

Venezuela On Her Mind

07 Jan 2026

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Though now living far away from home in Bettystown County Meath, the situation in Venezuela and violent death of her father, is never far away from t...

Late Lunch Tuesday January 6th 2026

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 welcomin...

Cribbing and Nollaig na mBan

06 Jan 2026

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Folklorist Michael Fortune says Nollaig na mBan isn't an Irish tradition in most of the country, rather Little Christmas which is part and parcel of t...

The Three Kings - Bigger Than Christmas Day in Spain Today!

06 Jan 2026

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Laura Armada tells about today in her native Spain, a public holiday, which is more important than Christmas or New Year's Day to Spaniards. Hosted on...

Peadar's Next Step

05 Jan 2026

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Peadar O'Boyle was merely 623 grams when born, now four years old, the little boy has overcome so many challenges and now wants to walk. His mum Ruth ...

Late Lunch Monday January 5th 2026

05 Jan 2026

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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...

Late Lunch Tuesday December 23rd 2025

23 Dec 2025

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The Mornington Vocal Academy brought us some festive tunes, our Christmas Pudding winner Sheelagh Phelan popped in for a chat, Cormac Ferriter sang Ki...

The Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast 2025

22 Dec 2025

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The final five; Sheelagh Phelan, Mary Finegan, Jodi Carey, Mary McHale and Sheila O'Neill's Christmas Puddings underwent intense tasting as our judges...

Late Lunch Monday December 22nd 2025

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Defenc...

Paddy Comyn's Cars of the Year

20 Dec 2025

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Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars selects his motors of the year with one clear overall winner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Late Lunch Friday December 19th 2025

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 moto...

Late Lunch Thursday December 18th 2025

18 Dec 2025

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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...

Oldcastle Arson Attack

18 Dec 2025

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Meath West TD Johnny Guirke and local businessman Gerry McDermott expressed their shock, dismay and anger following an arson attack overnight that des...

Rick's Picks

18 Dec 2025

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Our wine expert Rick Cronje brings us his selection for the Christmas Table this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Wednesday December 18th 2025

18 Dec 2025

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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, Ri...

Fr Paddy's Christmas Message

17 Dec 2025

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Fr Paddy Rushe PP of Monasterboice and Togher Parishes shared his thoughts with us ahead Christmas in the Catholic Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Jabbing Influenza

17 Dec 2025

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Dr Kate McCann says it's not too late to get the flu jab as influenza sweeps through the population and hospitals become overburdened with serious cas...

Oscar Killeagh's It

16 Dec 2025

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Fresh from his Late Late Toy Show appearance and playing with Kingfishr, Oscar Everitt nailed Killeagh solo and live with us this afternoon! Hosted on...

Late Lunch Tuesday December 16th 2025

16 Dec 2025

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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...

Christmas Jumpers, Gifting and the Sales

15 Dec 2025

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House of Colour's Maria Macklin is simply brilliant in the manner in which she approaches the seasonal issues of; jumpers, gifting clothes and approac...

The Real Cian Stanley

15 Dec 2025

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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...

Late Lunch Monday December 15th 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...