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Photographer Paula Kavanagh, who has decided to retire from business, popped in to tell us why and reflect on her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Late Lunch Show, Gerry talked to journalist Mary Kenny who is turning the air blue with her house, former referee Erroll Sweeney talks VAR, is travel on the down low or the up take? Tips to get a baby sleeping and a campaign to get school places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that a Bailieborough quartet were at the vanguard of the Punk Rock era in Ireland - Frank Shouldice new movie "Once We Were Punks" tells their remarkable story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dundalk born, Miami based Plastic surgeon Sidhbh Gallagher, Frank Shouldice takes us back to the punk era with his new movie, Sorcha NiChongaile runs for the Liberal Democrats in the UK and Dylan Griffin saves the day for abandoned kittens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath woman Sorcha NiChongaile fell just short in her bid to take a seat for the Liberal Democrats in the recent council elections in the London Southwark constituency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher from Dundalk, now based in Miami Florida, is experiencing the impact of weigh loss drugs in her line of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superintendent Andrew Watters reflected on his life and times as he retires from an Garda Siochana, Opthalmologist Brendan Cummings sets out the seven ways to take care of and improve our eyesight, sisters Mary Noonan, Majella Murtagh and Patricia Faulkner told us how they all successfully battled breast cancer and Wayne Fitzpatrick revealed why himself and his mum Martina are stepping away from their much loved No.3 Restaurant in Collon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an incredible coincidence, three sisters, Mary Noonan, Majella Murtagh and Patricia Faulkner, were all diagnosed with breast cancer within months of each other. We heard their stories and who now along with country music star brother Matt Leavy, want to give back to two local organisations that assisted them immensely when going through treatment and recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his retirement from an Garda Siochana after forty years service, Andy Watters reflects on his work and private lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Hoey's appeal on behalf of her distressed family, Marika Chocianowicz's many talents, Sarah Barker's very personal life saving, Sean Cotter's winning Mini-Marathon medal design and Eoin O'Boyle in defence of regulated vaping shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from Poland Marika Chocianowicz along with her husband and teenage daughter now call Navan home where she manages the highly regarded Luvida restaurant which is but one of her many talents as we discovered this afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Barker has her CPR training to thank for saving her tiny premature two week old son Oisin, when the little boy turned blue, limp and was unable to breathe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today to the day twelve years ago, on his way home from a night out and merely yards from his home, Keith Byrne was struck by motor vehicle whose driver failed to stop and drove on leaving Keith for dead on the roadside. To this day that person has Keith's death on their conscience and failed to come forward. Now, over the weekend, Keith's roadside memorial was demolished adding further to the family's ongoing distress. Keith's sister Niamh takes up the story on this afternoon's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Maguire's story highlights the dangers of a tick bite, Louth Libraries mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, Chrissie Russell has issues with certain dog owners, children's author Shane Hegarty has another winner in "Minotaur Boy" and David Sheehan cast his expert eye over the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bestselling Children's Author Shane Hegarty popped in for a chat with Gerry about his new book and a lot more besides... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh took us through many aspects of the Hantavirus outbreak, Trish Rogers and Mark McGowan are passionate about food and wine pairings, Paul Clayton Lea close the book on CS Lewis and Louth, Cian Doyle's new short feature on Bereavement is really personal and Denis Cummins looks forward to the inaugural Drogheda Civic Trust Summer School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish Rogers and Mark McGowan are excited as food and wine combine perfectly over the coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh from Maynooth University explains the Hantavirus, how it's contracted and the danger it poses as a potential pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the sudden death of his mother Cathy last July, actor, filmmaker and only child, Cian Doyle delved deep into his inner self to create his new movie called "Bereavement". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we talked to a Meath man who swopped the bar trade for a career in detective work in the UK, we learned of a new Big Top circus baby, Niall Hatch of Birdwatch warned of avian flu on our beaches, a new way to travel and how to negotiate pet grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we spoke to one lady who is taking part in the upcoming mini-marathon in memory of five family members from Nobber who were killed in Monaghan almost 25 years ago.A local woman is making buying and selling online easy, we chat to two amazing ladies who are taking part in the IWA's Annual Fitness Inclusive Games, a drive to get rid totally of single use plastics and an Ashbourne man who completed the half marathon - despite the fact that he died on the track last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oisin Lennon takes the lead in Lord of the Dance, a Clontarf cat discovered in Drogheda, Louth supporters confident ahead of the Dublin match, why the Irish primary school day should be longer, Karl Kavanagh's first children's book and David Sheehan's preview of the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aine Murphy tells the story of her partner Hubert's sudden health emergency and the pressing need for alternative accommodation to enable him to return home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Tierney digs deep to reveal the origin and true meaning of words! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattie Kerrigan pays tribute to a man he played against and for, who he described as a true legend of Meath GAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Innes from AK Solar took us through the benefits, process and how the installation and operation of solar panels works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Heffernan's invite to grief counsellor Dr Bill Webster is aimed at adding another dimension to his undertaking business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Heffernan invited Grief Counsellor Dr Bill Webster to Ireland and what a great move it proved to be as Bill talked about his own grief, how he coped and is now helping others through bereavement. Grace Tierney brings us the real meaning of words. Mattie Kerrigan paid a lovely tribute to the late Meath GAA great Mick O'Brien. Her first novel and Anne Cadwallader has drawn from her vast experience covering the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Aine Murphy told us the heart breaking story of her partner Hubert's health emergency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brigid Finnegan made an ancient discovery while out walking along the River Boyne, Charles Coyle has something new and exciting at Emerald Park, Antonia Daly brings us her recommended reads, Paddy Meade told us about the disappearing water well pumps, Eric Innes from AK Solar took us through the what's what of solar and Andrea Molloy spoke on declining standards in speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While out walking along the River Boyne on low tide in the heart of Drogheda, eagle eyed Brigid Finnegan spotted something in the water that caught her attention and turned out to be something ancient and really special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Claffey's Country Music trips to Spain are going strong, Barry Murtagh reflects on thirty years in business, Siobhain Gibbons sets out in recruitment consulting and Sammy Monaghan played against him in Navan while David Browne is a huge fan of snooker world championship contender Hossein Vafaei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Murtagh reflected on 30 years of serving the people of Drogheda whom he thanked along with his loyal team, who he said are the reason the business has been so successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Siobhain Gibbons brings extensive experience in recruitment to her new business Aibhilin Consulting and what a great story she has to tell about her life journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The late Chris Mazahery and his snooker tables in Navan played a key role in getting Hossein Vafaei a visa and onto the professional snooker circuit in the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Songwriter David Keenan told us why he believes AI is a real threat to the arts and artists, Cathal Nolan offered a positive weather forecast, Alan Heary knows what it takes to motivate us, Maria Macklin is the Jean Genie and pharmacist Kathy Maher wants to keep everyone sun safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House of Colour's Maria Macklin knows what it takes to make those jeans wear well on anyone of any any age, shape or size! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Heary, who works with a range of people across sport, business, the professions and life in general on motivation, joined us for a fascinating chat as his new book "Maintain Motivation" is published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louth's Muchgrange Farm owners talk to Louise Walsh on Late Lunch about how their potato gelato is 'flying out the doors' to tourists in Dublin's Temple Bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why "Hello" to a friend or stranger can mean so much, a rosy day in Dunshaughlin, motoring with Paddy Comyn and Julie Parte's Louth antique discovery in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why manual transmission will be a thing of the past, the all new electric Nissan Micra and Lexus RZ 500e Luxury SUV reviewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Murphy from Flowers By Moira told of a rosy act of kindness she's doing in Dunshaughlin today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once a given, now not so common but Miriam Simon and Karen Devine believe in the power of greeting people while out and about each day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan Buggy aims to teach as many people as possible of all ages the basics of DIY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Jacob Chairman of the newly formed Meath FC outlines their plans to bring League of Ireland football to the county. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A modular homes maker and family who live in one in Meath, Declan Buggy's School of DIY, Mark Jacob's League of Ireland ambition for the Royal County, life saving rings thrown into the River Dee and biodiversity champion Denise Merriman on World Earth Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Meath Richard Thorpe owner of the Pod Factory makes a range of modular homes while Mark Greene, his partner Ryan and children live in one for the last six years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Conlon's heart-warming life story, Chloe Tevlin is now farming her way, Tom Lynch explains what Dovida has to offer on the care front, Bernie Conlon had a big outlay to see Louth play in Carlow and Nicky Kyle laid out some April tasks in the vegetable garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe Tevlin, who comes from good Meath farming stock, is striking out on her own with livestock and land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a wonderful, warm, kind, caring and loving woman is Catherine Conlon, borne out by her heart-warming conversation with Gerry on Late Lunch this afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IBEC, DKIT and The Mill Enterprise Centre come together for a Northeast Apprenticeship Roadshow aimed at manufacturing companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.