Pat Carr home for the Fleadh had some story to tell about his daughter Cal and himself!  Gerry had a right ould crack with The Healys from Perth and Zoe Worden from the Dark Horse Vegan restaurant before rounding off with the boys from Combines 4 Charity ten years on since they began fundraising. 

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Ahead of the launch of her debut album "By the Light of the Moon" tomorrow at the Fleadh local fiddle player Roisin Ward Morrow popped in for a chat and a tune!  CEO of LGBT Ireland Paula Fagan reflected on a sea-change in a generation in Ireland towards her community.  WOW - what can we say about Farah Elle - listen and understand the talent this young woman is!!  And after telling his life-saving story Gerry named Mark Lynch as our Unsung Hero for August- well deserved I'm sure you'll agree....

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Frank Lynch spoke about his brother Donal who was attacked at his home in Blackrock on Saturday.  Donal O'Connor Producer of Fleadh TV joined us for a chat and a song.  Jim MacArdle releases music of the Usher Family on a new triple CD to co-incide with the annual traditional music festival.  Nicky Kyle returned with Summertime Tunnel to Table and we caught up with Tracy on her Travels and daughter Clodagh too..... 

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Today marked 40 years since Gerry began his working life as a clerical officer in the Central Statistics Office a milestone he refelected on with Eddie Joyce who he met on that first day and whose friendship has endured.  August 9th proved to be significant with a raft of listeners who messaged us in their droves and some of whom told their stories to Gerry - great stuff here!!  We also concluded our features on post Leaving Cert and Adult Education with the Louth Meath Education & Training Board, Leon Blanche looked ahead to the weekend's sport and we rounded off a memorable day with more about August 9th.    

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The McKenna Family have worked several lifetimes at the Nursery in the Monks of Collon which alas will close for good on August 16th - Yvonne McKenna had her say today.  Shane Maguire cycled across America to test himself and raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Ireland.  Apprenticeships and Adult Education were under the spotlight with the LMETB today.  We heard from Ashbourne Rugby Club who are doing their bit to support awareness and a number or organisations in the area of Mental Health.

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Sibeal - Nach bhfuil si go hAlainn?  Paula Ralph told us about her work helping people through surgery.  Emma Loughran and Aoife Halpin recalled their experience of waiting for and receiving the Leaving Certificate results a year ago and what they're up to now.  And we touched base with Dundalk fans in Slovakia  

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What a weekend for Meath Swimmers!  Mark Hanley and Sinead Delaney only went and won the Mens and Womens Liffey Swim in its historic 100th year - a double for the Royal County!! Anthony Gilsenan manager of Killua Castle popped in for a chat.  With Leaving Cert results just a week away there are many options besides college which we heard about today and will through the week from the Louth Meath Education and Training Board.  While Irish Times Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch doesn't hold out much hope of gun law reform in the USA following the latest mass shootings.  

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The Sun's always shining when Globe Travel's Sandra Finegan calls!  Roslyn Doherty is still assisting people who are struggling with their mortgages with great success.  Meath Road Safety Officer Mick Finegan spoke about safety ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.  Darragh O'Heiligh is disappointed but philosohpical about the cancellation of Music at the Gate during the forthcoming Fleadh.  Leon Blanche previewed the weekend in sport and Paul O'Sullivan told us why business is booming at Carlingford Lough Ferries.

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A vegetarian once but hunter now- its game all the way for Rachel Carrie!  Another closure due to no insurance - this time its Trim Alpacas.  Ahead of the Dublin Horse Show next week course designer Tom Holden popped in for a chat.  Tara Walker teamed up with Nick's Fish at East Coast Cookery School.  We heard about a big sponsorship for the Fleadh and a new festival called PUCA all set for the off this Halloween.

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Ahead of another night of destiny for Dundalk in Europe we were joined by Big Match commentator Adrian Taaffe and some Lilywhite fans out and about in Baku!  We heard about Outcomers Drogheda which is launching tomorrow.  From the Candy Store to the Galtymore - Joe Kearney reflected on the Showband era and on the 44th anniversary of the Miami Showband tragedy we were joined by Martin Lynch co-writer of a new Musical about the band.

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