Jim Gorman from Holy Family Boxing Club believes his sport's parent organisation is on the right track now despite Sport Ireland and Government misgivings. Wednesday's Child is full of Woe but not today for author Shane Dunphy. Meath is vying for this year's Miss Ireland title thanks to not one but two young women from the Royal County. We heard why rat poison has wider implications for many other wild and domestic species. And our week of Madonna in words and song rolled on...

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Nicki Killeen told us about an initiative aimed at educating festival goers about the dangers of drug use and abuse. We heard from Our Man in Moscow Alan Moore who has had to leave his radio sports show because of the war in Ukraine. Padraic Grennan's company has found relatives of that couple in Tipperary who lay dead undiscovered for eighteen months. Roger Sweeney called on all of us to be water aware and safe, while we heard another 2 on Toosday and more from Madonna...

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Caeva O'Callaghan, who knows the insurance business inside out, dealt with a range of issues on the motor and home insurance fronts. Anthony Sheehy is immersed in the world of whiskey which is oh so interesting! Chef Tara Walker began a new series of Summer Salads while David Sheehan covered off the weekend's sporting action. Comedy, our TV Theme and a final hurrah from Kate Bush..

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Dinny Collins knows how to make Cryptocurrency work for himself and is keen to let others in on his way to financial riches. A new initiative on reporting domestic abuse is to be rolled out in pharmacies as Kathy Maher explained. On World Chocolate Day, Helena Hemeryck from Chez Emily was in buoyant mood. Minding the mental health of our farming community and society in general is on Riona Meehan's agenda and we heard more about and from Kate Bush...

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Ferry cross to Mansfield made much more sense for Kelly Fincham, Niall Hatch once more championed our feathered friends, Dr Kate McCann emphasised the importance of good nutritious food to wellbeing, Teddy came home and the definitive Kate Bush...

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Caitriona Redmond knows how to be a smart shopper and she pointed us in many right directions today! Gerry waxed lyrical about a book called "Extraordinary Times", the story of a community in North Meath living through the Pandemic. Nicky Kyle sorted out our tasks for July in the vegetable garden and it was as hot as you like as Gerry enjoyed a "Bit on the Side" with Hilary McGrath!! Our 2 on Toosday and Kate Bush story also complemented all of the goings on...

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Elvis was in the building today as Ivor Casey recounted the story of the King from an Irish perspective which he covers so well in his book about Presley's connections here. Irish/American John Shanahan had plenty to say on Independence Day while Frances Mulligan was also in party mood as her family's corner shop in Omeath celebrates it's 70th birthday today! Fiona Buckley explained why our energy levels are so important to effective working. Young and talented, chef Roann Byrne is going places and it's Kate Bush in focus all week as our Artist of the Week...

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Tara Tine is upping sticks and heading for Leitrim to live not through choice but financial necessity while Kerry Garcia can't find a place to rent in Ashbourne? Sean Ronayne brought us a flavour of his wonderful wildlife sounds. With a new store about to open in Dublin, the Lego Lady, Kathy Lambkin had a word. Sport, comedy, a TV theme and the final instalment of Diana Ross completed a busy afternoon..

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Storing and using those endless jars and bottles in your fridge, the new CEO of the ISPCA, beware the online lothario, an online anti dog fouling campaign and our artist of the week...

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Tips, tipping and service charges - Wayne Fitzpatrick from No. 3 Wine Bar & Restaurant in Collon was most insightful! Dr Errol Sweeney, a former FIFA referee, believes sporting bodies themselves must deal with perpetrators of abuse towards match officials. Denis Leonard guided students beyond the Leaving cert and into college, Ann Wilkinson made an impassioned plea for the return of a precious relic and we heard more about and from our Artist of the Week Diana Ross...

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