How do they bare the cold? Sea Swimmers Siobhan Woods and Jean Strong swim every day, all year round, in the sea and LOVE it! It's Flour Power all the way at Martry Mill with demand unprecedented as James Tallon explained. Motoring Man Tony Conlon really likes the all new Opel Mokka and Grainne Connor was full of beans as life in Italy returns to normal.

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Professor Paul Moynagh joined us again to discuss the latest on the Pandemic, Historian Sean Collins reflected on a bloody month and day a century ago in Irish history, Dr Ian Counihan urged everyone to avail of the vaccine against Covid-19 and IT specialist Declan Bailey had plenty of advice on Safer Internet Day.

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What a laugh Gerry had with Justine Stafford and her ghee while Mary Byrne told us that she's back in the game after a tough time early last year. Bus Eireann's got talent in the guise of Stephen Callan, Ray Langan explained why its essential to develop resilience in teenagers and Patrick Reilly brought us the latest from Sweden on the Covid situation there.

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Keith Barry had lots to say about the challenges facing all of us in life today and once more mesmerised Gerry with a magical moment! We were also joined by David James another emerging Donegal singer and Daniel O'Donnell who've teamed up to record a timely song that spans the generations. Gerry enjoyed his banter with John Moore who has published a delightful book of home cooked recipes. Aoife Heaney made light of the sh-te day she was having, Leon Blanche previewed a big sporting weekend and the curtain fell on the Billy Joel story.....

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Dionne O'Rourke Ryan completed the story she began telling on Late Lunch in late April last year and what a conclusion it turned out to be! So honest, down to earth and engaging Stefanie Preissner was a Tonic for the Troops.... Organic gardener Nicky Kyle set out some plans for the new vegetable growing season. Michael Gibson told us about the idea behind his Signs of the Times, the Billy Joel story continued and David Sheehan gave us a taster for his new Podcast about the transition from the Sean Boylan era in Meath football.

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Until recently he owned the oldest Sweet Shop in the world - Keith Tordoff unleashed a sweetfest with listeners and their favourite chews! Siobhan O'Neill White explained why arrival of womanhood should be an open conversation and celebrated in families. Leaving Certificate student Ayesha Jallali was brutally honest as she told of the challenges she and her fellow students are experiencing at the moment. While Trim based Garda Edel Dugdale is making shapes and supporting charity with her version of the Siochana Shuffle!

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Professor Paul Moynagh continues to keep an eye on the Covid situation. Isabelle Duff works for Stringr in London told us how she joined the company and about her particular interest in US politics. Guidance counsellor Joseph Farrelly offered much helpful advice to students and parents at this most stressful time. Ciara Ryan got married last week in the company of six special others and she's really happy! Yes we heard more from listeners about their timeless kitchen gadgetry and the Billy Joel story rolled on...

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A series of undiagnosed heart attacks at thirty - Ciaran Byrne takes his second chance. Dr Karen Ward understands the link between a woman's fertility cycle and that of the moon. Peter Whelan's no advocate of the "throw away" society especially in his kitchen! Burke's Banter is right on the money and David McLean's beautiful photograph has been selected to appear on the RTE weather forecast.

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Anna Granville, who lives in New Zealand and returned to Ireland in December, explained how her adopted home crushed and continues to contain Covid. Independent book store owner Irene Gahan's passion for what she does is inspiring to say the least and she suggested some real good reads for listeners! Rick Cronje brought us to Italy and his recommended wines this month, Bob McQuaid's dulcet tones more than do justice to his cover of a classic, Leon Blanche looked ahead to some big clashes in the Premier League and we signed off the Neil Diamond story with a belter!!

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Pat Murphy recalled his smuggling days on the border with memories of times, places and people. We heard some Straight Talking on topical issues from Ciara Burke and John Kierans. Dolores Whelan calmed the waters as she looked forward to Imbolg and La Fheile Bhride. We plucked another Diamond from the rough and heard about Ireland's first Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital which will open shortly near Tara in Meath.

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