We pressed the nostalgia button once more with listeners as Kunak McGann joined us to recall the street and schoolyard games of yesteryear. Dunboyne College has a new four legged member of staff? Tara Walker put some Spring onto our tables with lamb as the centerpiece. Leon Blanche previewed soccer at home and abroad while Gerry concluded his ELO story....

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Full vaccinated and looking forward with optimism that's Anna McKenna. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots of advice about how to provide good nutrition and variety on the school lunchbox. Sian Horn knows a thing or two about succeeding in business and she's now in the business of helping other women. Conor Kerley's Phytafix has been acknowleged internationally with a major award and well deserved too. You told us about your favourite sambo and Gerry's ELO story rolled along...

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Kyle Carney, who's a recovering addict and lost one of his best friends to a drug overdose recently, spoke about addiction, loss and its challenges. Chris McGale was making millions on Wall Street but walked away from it all - The Million Dollar Irishman is some story. Soup Kitchen founder Mark O'Neill reflected on the challenges he's faced this last year. We touched base with a regular Late Lunch listener in the West Scottish Highlands and heard more about Artists of the Week ELO...

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought his usual sense of logic and calm to the issues surrounding the roll out of the Covid vaccination program. Colleen McNally remembered her son Daragh who had autism and passed away after a short illness in November 2019. The NCT and electric vehicle subsidies were among the items featured by our Motoring correspondent Tony Conlon. A mobile sauna to your door - yes Liam Irwin's Hot Box is coming your way soon and Gerry gave a spin to his favourite ELO song as their story continued...

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How to be Happy - Professor Brendan Kelly outlines the ways and means in his new book which he talked about today. Sheila Bailey recalled her time working with the late Duke of Edinburgh. Dr Vanessa Woods is using poetry to advance knowledge about the importance of nutrition in the food we eat. Jim Dreaper paid tribute to his friend Ger Dowd and an ELO hit single began our focus Birmingham's finest!

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Shane Kenny's ice cream is in demand in the Big Apple and he has plans to spread the love further afield. Lord Henry Mountcharles was in great form for several reasons and teased of not one but two concerts at Slane in 2022. Young John Quail is showing promise with a blooming good idea while Fiona Gratzer MD of Unislim has had to re-invent her business model with great success.We concluded our focus on the life and music of Roy Orbison as Leon Blanche previewed the big weekend in Sport.

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Dr Daniel McCartney's Vitamin D campaign finally pays dividends, Kate Gunn is alcohol free since 2016 and loving life, Nicky Kyle offered lots of wonderful advice for the vegetable gardener, we heard about real progress on a new Alzheimer's Day Care Centre and of the tragedies Artist of the Week Roy Orbison endured during his lifetime...

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Rory had a Story of a different kind to tell, Adam Hanratty is developing a new aspect to his poultry business, Paul Bathe's animals are missing their party pieces, the Giddy Box is Tomas Hanratty's new baby and our Roy Orbison story rolled along...

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They've only each gone and won a house - Colin Hoey and Michael Mooney shared their joy and luck with us this afternoon! Professor Paul Moynagh ran the rule over the latest Covid-19 news. Gerry had an interesting conversation with long-time Vegan Roger Yates. Leaving Certificate student Ayesha Jallali reflected on life in and outside school. Sinead Burke cast her observational eye on our Pensioners and Roy Orbison is Gerry's Artist of the Week

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Gerry's dog Messi was born on April 1st 2011, he's ten today and our Presenter couldn't allow the occasion pass without reflecting on his best friend's significant Birthday! Fish on Friday, never mind a Good Friday, is still a strongly held tradition as Peter Kirwan explained. Former LMFM Presenter Jason Collins told us what life in general and particularly lock down has been like for a stay at home dad. Katie Byrne from Lir Chocolates did the Easter Egg thing with us this year. We heard how the money is still rolling in for Gerry's 40 Days & Nights for Slav with the total now exceeding €15,000!! Leon Blanche looked ahead to the Bank Holiday weekend soccer fixtures and we rounded off the Ed Sheeran story....

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