The Story of Racing - Horse and Greyhounds in Dundalk by Joe Carroll and John Kirwan is a Cracker! Tommy Fleming ain't half bad either....Oisin Leech from the Lost Brothers found his way to us today and Rick Cronje suggested a red and white to keep us quaffing through the longer evenings.

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Craic agus Ceol with the Screaming Orphans, the simply brilliant Miriam Simon on the future of Retail, Daniel O'Donnell, Vivienne Lyons makes an appeal for her son Vincent and Grainne Hearty is carrying on her late mother Josie's Christmas tradition.

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On Late Lunch today - The Great Irish Debt Hangover, Andrew O'Connor's brilliant new book, Allen O'Donoghue on Parenting and Fly Tipping at Baltray.

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Terry McCoy formerly of the Red Bank in Skerries has published a very interesting new book called St Patrick's Plate. Adrienne Reilly gave a powerful assessment of Human Trafficking. Austin Campbell founder of My Streets and all round good guy popped in for a chat on foot of his recent Humanitarian Award. Sarah O'Rourke from Meath was named Millner of the Year, Ivor Kenny told us about his dramatic dog rescue and Margaret Hughes nominated Ann Wilkinson as November's Unsung Hero.

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Today on Late Lunch - Book Club Friday with Margaret Madden, Ann Murray MD of Lir Chocolates, John O'Brien's inspirational story, weekend sports preview with Leon Blanche, new car registration plates and Dave Galbraith's walk on the wild side.

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Listening to Helena and Gerry O'Connor speak about the desecration of their sons grave evoked a range of emotions especially sympathy and support as listeners comments flooded in. Sinead O'Reilly warned and advised on a Head Lice epidemic. Gavin Minifie is at his wits end with roadworks at his Staholmog Stores. Samantha Murphy explained how Foxpack Flexibles are doing their bit for eco-friendly packaging. Niall Walsh from MACE in Clogherhead is supporting Baxter Browne's fundraiser and Gerry enjoyed a lively chat with Ashbourne based Millner Sarah O'Rourke.

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Valerie and Noel Moran who recently sold their business joined Gerry to reflect on their wonderful story. Irish Whiskey Auctions the fledgling business of Anthony and Katie Sheehy has had a fantastic first year. Gillian Moore from Fuschia Makeup celebrates fourteen years in business and was our featured entrepreneur in Lets Talk Business. And Hector O'hEochagain had a word with us about his new series on TG4 as he travels across America's deep south.

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Holocaust Tomi Reichental believes its more important than ever to remind as many people as possible about his story. Barbara Reilly sent us a Postcard from her first ever trip outside of Ireland. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots to say about our ongoing wellness. Tony Conlon revealed how he voted in the Irish Car of the Year categories. While little Alice Turner took her Chance and is a picture of health today!

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Gavin Duffy took the hot seat for Gerry on today's show when we heard about the welcome a hero dog received when he was found after 15 days. Shop security in the run up to Christmas was discussed and we learned just how important it is to discuss bereavement with a child. Catherine Fulvio had the banter with Gavin - but did he really chop onions for her once upon a time? Leah Barniville took our breath away with her new single and it was congratulations all round to Sunhill in Termonfeckin and to Sandra Gilmartin in the UK who took awards for Meath and Louth in the last week

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On today's show, Joan Larkin covered for Gerry as she discovered why some parents think schools aren't Catholic enough anymore! Emma Heatherington spoke on her new novel Rewrite the Stars and Aine Tuffy Gogarty revealed she still writes letters! We learned of a lovely shaggy dog story and spoke to Dessie Rogers on why footballers are soloing a ball to Croke Park.

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