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Late Lunch Monday September 15th 2025
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Declan Bailey took us through the features of the new iPhone 17 and Apple suite of products. Annmarie O'Connor inspired us as she spoke about her memo...
Late Lunch Friday September 12th 2025
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's mushroom hunting season and mycologist Bill O'Dea knows his mush from his shrooms! The Murphy's, Owen and Anthony, spoke in glowing terms about t...
Late Lunch Thursday September 11th 2025
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Other Side of Politics with Maeve Yore, Vet of the Year Daniella Heekes, Dr Kate McCann on ageing well and Jack Kavanagh completes a marathon chal...
Late Lunch Wednesday September 10th 2025
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drogheda Dolls founder Natalie Kelly says the show goes on despite the closure of the Dolls House. Financial advisor Sean Matthews covered off pension...
Late Lunch Tuesday September 9th 2025
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ambrose Clinton brought his renowned expertise to bear on hair loss and care, Irene Gahan is marking a decade of her Drogheda Grinds Academy, Suzie Hi...
Late Lunch Monday September 8th 2025
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Gaule told the heart breaking story of her niece Emily's situation, Mick Hughes is recognised for his support of Ukraine, Gerry brought us back...
Late Lunch Friday September 5th 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bishop despairs about his beloved USA, author Andrew 'OConnor is back with a brilliant new book, Tony Kierans carries on the family motoring tradi...
Late Lunch Thursday September 4th 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catching up with former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, Solene Scherrer on dealing with unwanted clothing, autumn in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden and ...
Late Lunch Monday September 1st 2025
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bagatelle's Ken Doyle on the unveiling of a commemorative bench to Liam Reilly and John O'Brien. Laura Armada about the toxic overload we're all bomba...
Late Lunch Friday August 29th 2025
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen O'Donoghue on transitioning from school to college and beyond, Grace Tierney's Wordfoolery, Rick Cronje's wine recommendations and David Sheehan...
Late Lunch Thursday August 28th 2025
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sam Blake has her identity stolen, Darragh McCullough turns around his coffee business, fast fashion in focus and Ita McGuigan from Maynooth Un...
Late Lunch Wednesday August 27th 2025
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public health specialist Dr. Gabriel Scally reflected on Covid19 times, young Rowan O'Neill's cancer is in remission, veterinarian Sinead Kelly offere...
Late Lunch Tuesday August 26th 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys from MoChara rocked the airwaves and why wouldn't they after being named as the brewers of the Best Craft Beer in Ireland! Danielle Timmons w...
Late Lunch Monday August 25th 2025
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's blackberry picking season and Anne Frehill loves the tradition! Michael Comyn's "Mind the Gap" Podcast is now also in book form. Geraldine Cussen...
Late Lunch Friday August 22nd 2025
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Halpin, Principal of St Oliver's Community College and four of his Leaving Certificate students, who received their results today, joined us to r...
Late Lunch Thursday August 21st 2025
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Tiernan and Sean Grehan from County Louth Golf Club, who have been selected for the GB & Ireland Walker Cup to face the USA, joined us to re...
Late Lunch Wednesday August 20th 2025
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bernadette McAliskey offered her views on world and Irish matters, Frank Dillon reaffirmed that no one should be ALONE, in wildlife matters Aoife McPa...
Late Lunch Tuesday August 19th 2025
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Carey has her finger on the pulse as the Presidential election race hots up. Peter McCluskey has written a gem called "Long Story Short". Dr Kat...
Late Lunch Monday August 18th 2025
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New CEO of Birdwatch Ireland Dr. Andrew Kelly dropped in for a chat, Nicky Kyle guided us through the organic vegetable garden for August, Duleek &...
Late Lunch Friday August 15th 2025
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dip in the Nip 2025 is only weeks away and the crew are looking for more dippers to raise funds for NECRET and the Oncology unit at Drogheda Hospital....
Late Lunch Thursday August 14th 2025
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Late Lunch came from Louth County Council's beautiful new Civic Offices on Fair Street in Drogheda, site of the former St Vincent's school, wher...
Late Lunch Wednesday August 13th 2025
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer expert Sinead Ryan reflected on the non-return of €66 million in bottles and cans after a year of the Re-turn scheme. Niall Spelman, former...
Late Lunch Tuesday August 12th 2025
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Met Eireann and TV weather presenter Joanna Donnelly didn't rule out running for President! Dan Cooney's Irish mountain climb was equivalent to...
Late Lunch Monday August 11th 2025
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry and Louise will be part of photographer Nina Val's "In the Shower" project! Dave Mooney from John Lynch Carpets confirmed that "lino" is back in...
Late Lunch Friday, August 8th, 2025
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we talked funeral traditions, feeding a family of five for just €125 a week, how a local make-up artist got a pound from Oasis and a...
The Late Lunch Thursday August 7th, 2025
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show with Louise Walsh, a Kildalkey mother opened up about her journey with breast cancer, we discovered snail beer is a thing and we went ...
Late Lunch Tuesday August 5th 2025
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show with Louise Walsh, Louth Ladies celebrated their All-Ireland victory, a Meath family demands action after their dad has a bad fall, a ...
Late Lunch Friday August 1st 2025
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Houghton's life has been on FIRE for the last seven years! Ahead of Sunday's ladies All Ireland football finals, we heard from the Meath and L...
Late Lunch Thursday July 31st 2025
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's official there's still a huge fondness for Heinz Salad Cream and what it brings to our palates! Eddie Marmion's quest to have the Miami Showband ...
Late Lunch Wednesday July 30th 2025
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul O'Reilly owner and founder of Watt Footprint talked to us about EVs and had some very interesting advice on overnight charging. Adam Murray is a ...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 29th 2025
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With health insurance premiums consistently rising, Dermot Goode, from totalhealthcover.ie, had lots of advice for hard pressed consumers. Irish Times...
Late Lunch Monday July 28th 2025
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miami Showband massacre survivor Des Lee joined us ahead of the 50th anniversary of the atrocity and publication of the book about his life and surviv...
Late Lunch Friday July 25th 2025
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Car service prices compared and what a difference - €330! Harry Smith is hopeful he'll get a ticket to see his 66th All Ireland Football Final on Su...
Late Lunch Thursday July 24th 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Duff made the case for nuclear power in Ireland, Paul Doran's new song about Palestine is simply beautiful and young Ajay Kierans is passionate ...
Late Lunch Wednesday July 23rd 2025
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Scully has an opinion on our right to privacy, Shane Lynch achieves his prestigious scouting belt, Ciaran Brennan is rewilding some land &...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 22nd 2025
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angler Martin O'Neill told the distressing story of the hundreds of trout that have perished in Killineer Reservoir on the outskirts of Drogheda. Kenn...
Late Lunch Monday July 21st 2025
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish-American John Shanahan is in despair about what's happening at home and around the world as Trump 2 unfolds. Fr Paddy Rushe and his love of coff...
Late Lunch Friday July 18th 2025
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maire Ni Churraoin is all for our National Anthem being mandatory taught on the school curriculum and listeners were in total agreement. Travel editor...
Late Lunch Thursday July 17th 2025
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a fantastic man is Joe McGrath as he celebrates his 70th birthday and fifty years barbering, forty of those in Ashbourne! Martina Kenny from My L...
Late Lunch Wednesday July 16th 2025
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Des Smyth looked ahead to the Open Golf Championship in Portrush, Manchan Magan reflected on his wonderful two part TV documentary "Listen to The Land...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 15th 2025
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Carey challenged the "we're all struggling" national narrative, Courtney Tyler knows all that's free in mother nature, artist & designer Cla...
Late Lunch Monday July 14th 2025
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the pub as we know it and is steak off the menu? What does Mark McGowan; who eats, drinks and sleeps the hospitality business have to say? ...
Late Lunch Friday July 11th 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Road bowling alive and well around Drogheda, craft butcher Hugh Maguire is BBQ ready and young Patrick Gaughran up for Meath's All Ireland football se...
Late Lunch Thursday July 10th 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salads of yesterday and today with Tara Walker, a walk through Rosie Maye's beautiful garden, conserving energy and saving all round with Eugene Conlo...
Late Lunch Wednesday July 9th 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Kirk is please that the Louth County Board are looking after senior supporters this championship season. Mandy Gilsenan told us how she's stru...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 8th 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shay Casserly and Kevin Farrell founders of Ablefest are so pleased with the support from Meath County Council for this year's event. Architect and ga...
Late Lunch Monday July 7th 2025
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ziva Cussen, who was eventually diagnosed with stage four breast cancer aged 21, told us her story. Fisheries scientist Dr Ken Ken Whelan remains hope...
Late Lunch Friday July 4th 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Kearns made it clear the anger parents are feeling about the rise in college fees. Siobhan O'Neill White is another unhappy parent when if come...
Late Lunch Thursday July 3rd 2025
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meath Library's Cookbook Club makes for interesting reading, Drogheda's new southside gateway sculptures will be in place tomorrow, managing Type1 dia...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 2nd 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Hosie quite simply had us fixated on his every word, as he told the story of his long road to recovery from addiction. Tomas Hodgins took Gerry ...
Late Lunch Tuesday July 1st 2025
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from directing episodes of the long-running soap Emmerdale, Eamon Norris popped in for a catch-up! Legendary videographer Gerry Duffy had never ...
Late Lunch Monday June 30th 2025
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Carey offered her views on women taking their husband's surname, David Sheehan reflected on Meath's journey to the All Ireland semi-final, Lisa ...
Late Lunch Friday June 27th 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility expert Helena Tubridy and daughter Suzanne have come together on a new Podcast called "Fertility Finesse". Suzanne is now mum to two beautif...
Late Lunch Thursday June 26th 2025
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fintan Drury is on his way to Roe River Books in Dundalk as his new book about the Middle East is published. Irene Gahan brought us her recommended re...
Late Lunch Wednesday June 25th 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cost of Living Expert Caitriona Redmond on the steep rise in shopping for basics, Eamon Carr's new book is Pure Gold and in Wildlife Matters Aoife McP...
Late Lunch Tuesday June 24th 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Henry Mountcharles remembered in a extract from a 2018 interview with Gerry on Late Lunch following his being on death's door and making a remark...
Late Lunch Monday June 23rd 2025
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Duffy told us about a totally false post about him on social media and his difficulty having it removed by the relevant platform. Domhnall O'Don...
The Late Lunch Thursday, June 19th 2025
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Late Lunch we paid tribute to the late Lord Henry Mountcharles, Dr Mary O'Kane advised on how to let go of teenagers, looking after your me...
The Late Lunch Wednesday, June 18th ,2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we chatted to a mother whose table top skin care has turned into a business, an alternative education, what to do with the kids in the...
Late Lunch, Tuesday 17th June, 2025
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show with Louise Walsh, Mark and Sophia Dawson dropped in to talk about how EB affects their daily lives, triple organ recipient David Cros...
Late Lunch Monday 16th June, 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, we talked about the future of funerals with lay ministers, what to wear on holidays and what to put into the ...
Late Lunch Friday June 13th 2025
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Lara Marlow joined us ahead of the Hinterland Festival for a worldly chat. Miriam Manning told us why Kells is backing a call for a public ...
Late Lunch Thursday June 12th 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby McCormack and Dom Gradwell want to make Drogheda great again, Tony Weldon's knowledge of James Joyce is unparalleled, as is Derek Reilly's when ...
Late Lunch Wednesday June 11th 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne O'Dwyer's amazing story of recovery is about to be published, she also works in addiction services in Meath and told us what needs doing to de...
Late Lunch Tuesday June 10th 2025
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Fitzgerald reflected on forty years in politics, Feilim O'Connor's new book about baby names is delightful and not one but three Louth school pr...
Late Lunch Monday June 9th 2025
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new all electric Renault 5 and it's ancestor at Blackstone Motors, legendary pool player Martin "The Rocker" Rothwell, House of Colour Maria Mackl...
Late Lunch Friday June 6th 2025
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Hayes is well on the way to getting her life back on track, Richard Francis is onto a winner with his mushroom crisps & products and Liam Fo...
Late Lunch Thursday June 5th 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
March 19th and Liam O'Neill blew the whistle, minutes later it was lights out for the Louth referee, who survived a major cardiac arrest and joined us...
Late Lunch Wednesday June 4th 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Crann, Marie Daly, told us what needs doing to fix childcare, historian Sean Collins reflected on the life and times of St Oliver Plunkett, Ger...
Late Lunch Tuesday June 3rd 2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Sheridan's story makes for great listening as his tenacity and determination has Nutriband listed on the NASDAQ. Nicky Kyle sets out some garde...
Late Lunch Friday May 30th 2025
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bloom Girls, Sinead and Alethia Kavanagh joined us from the Phoenix Park, one of our most favourite authors Andrea Mara had a chat as her latest b...
Late Lunch Thursday May 29th 2025
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Study and exam preparation expert Ray Langan offered lots of sound advice with only days remaining to the start of the state examinations. Our book re...
Late Lunch Wednesday May 28th 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Taxi Driver Ednan Hameed believes the increased incidents of racism he's experiencing is because of our government's failure to control inward m...
Late Lunch Tuesday May 27th 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colm & Fiadh Hanlon and John Husband were in Liverpool last evening when terror ensued at the team's victory parade. Tom Muldoon joined us as his ...
Late Lunch Monday May 26th 2025
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Curran spoke powerfully about his descent and recovery from cocaine addiction. Denis Leonard reflected on his retirement as principal of Dunboyn...
Late Lunch Friday May 23rd 2025
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transport commentator Conor Faughnan on driving licences & tests, forager Jenny Boylan who honed her skills in Palestine, Network Louth women ahea...
Late Lunch Thursday May 22nd 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr Declan Hurley told of his good fortune in purchasing a special first edition of St Therese of Lisieux's autobiography from 1898! Michael Fewer's cu...
Late Lunch Wednesday May 21st 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Killian Allen is seeking greater support from Louth County Council for his Fun Fairs, butcher Tony McEnteggart ,who retired after 56 years recently, r...
Late Lunch Tuesday May 20th 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Boylan explained why wheelchair users in Croke Park have their viewing blocked? Sarah Taaffe denied rumours that the Drogheda St Patrick's Day...
Late Lunch Monday May 20th 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby Morris takes her horse to school, Louth Ladies Leinster Junior football champions captain Aine Breen, a rare sighting of a white stork in Tallans...
Late Lunch Friday May 16th 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fire cooking expert John Relihan offered his best BBQ cooking advice, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Lynn Harvey's Mermazing Mermaids in Meath, the D...
Late Lunch Thursday May 15th 2025
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linda McCreesh made a plea for help for her half-brother Brian Casey who is stranded in Thailand for the past seven months. Tara Walker and the crew f...
Late Lunch Wednesday May 14th 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ice Creams of yesteryear they'd love to taste again poured in from listeners! Our own Eurovision expert Ken O'Sullivan selected his picks to win and a...
Late Lunch Tuesday May 13th 2025
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Connolly spoke about sister Clodagh and her three boys who were murdered by her husband and their father Alan Hawe in a powerful interview ...
Late Lunch Monday May 12th 2025
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Big Match commentators Colum Corrigan and David Sheehan reflected on yesterday's epic Leinster Final win for Louth. TikTok Louth & Meath suppo...
Late Lunch Friday May 9th 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Whelan goes the Whole Hogg with his sausages for the Leinster Final! "Are We There Yet" the remarkable story of the Molloy family of Who's Eddie...
Late Lunch Thursday May 8th 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TikTokers; Oisin Kirk, PJ Callaghan and Grace Cullen are all on the ball ahead of Sunday's Battle of the Northeast in Croke Park! Sarah Keogh, from ea...
Late Lunch Wednesday May 7th 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr Michael Cusack joined us ahead of the Conclave to elect a new Pope, House of Colour consultant Maria Macklin advised on dressing appropriately as w...
Late Lunch Tuesday May 6th 2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Sheridan reflected on his infamy following that 2010 Leinster Final as Sunday's decider between Meath & Louth beckons. Louth woman Mary Lynch ...
Late Lunch Friday May 2nd 2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meath teacher Brigid Smith in Ardee school teaching Louth Leinster Champions, Louth teacher & candle maker with an offer for Wee County supporters...
Late Lunch Thursday May 1st 2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly predicted a dry spell of at least ten days, Louth GAA analyst Declan Byrne reflected on the county's first under 20 Lei...
The Late Lunch, Wednesday 30th April 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, a grieving young woman appealed to motorists never to drink drive after she tragically lost her sister in a c...
The Late Lunch, Tuesday, April 30th, 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, Val Troy is looking for Irish Funny Women! An Ashbourne man has devised a new Maths app for all, Bagatelle w...
Late Lunch Monday April 28th 2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nostalgia abounded on Late Lunch today as we were reminded of the hospitality hotspots of yesteryear by our listeners! Dr Susan Kent's ArrowHealth is ...
Late Lunch Friday April 25th 2025
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Farrell and James Barham, who became a couple during the shooting of the recent series of Love Triangle on e4, revealed they're now expecting ...
Late Lunch Thursday April 24th 2025
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Astronomer Dr Eamonn Ansbro believes there's intelligent life about the Earth never mind millions of miles away. Irene Gahan brought us her latest rec...
Late Lunch Wednesday April 23rd 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible young man is Rowan O'Neill who is dealing with tough chemotherapy and DJing his way to the top of a profession he absolutely loves!...
Late Lunch Tuesday April 22nd 2025
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr Paddy Rushe reflected on the death of Pope Francis and Seamus Briscoe, from the Drogheda Male Voice Choir, recalled the choir performing for and me...
Late Lunch Thursday April 17th 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Ayres, who for sixty years told no one of his abuse at the hands of Dr Michael Shine spoke to Gerry today. Fr Paddy Rushe delivered the message of...
Late Lunch Wednesday April 16th 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday's Show; Pat Marry discussing his co-authored new book about the murder of Irene White, John H Shanahan on the follies of Donald Trump, Gavi...