Jacqueline McGeough lost an eye but her life was ultimately saved, physiotherapist Robbie Smyth is Olympics bound, Trim flies the flag for Meath and Ireland in an international competition and Orla O'Connor told of a community coming together to support families in Gaza.

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Following on from the Girls in Green revelations, Stephen McGuinness General Secretary of the PFAI and Bernard O'Byrne former FAI CEO, reflected on the fallout of what allegedly happened. Jason McGee is thrilled more of the history of brewing in Dundalk is to be digitised thanks to a new project at DKIT. Organic gardener Nicky Kyle advised on what to sow as July unfolds and Cliodhna O'Bric told of a new safer way to park at Navan O'Mahony's grounds.

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On Your Council Day we took Late Lunch to the headquarters of Meath County Council in Navan where we found out lots of aspects to the council that may not be apparent to many. The impact of library services, support for community developments and assisting businesses develop & grow. We also met new CEO Kieran Kehoe and recently elected Cathaoirleach Sharon Tolan.

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What an afternoon we had at the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre as it celebrates its 20th Birthday! Barbara Kelly, Gary's sister-in-law and board member from its inception, reflected on how it all began, evolved and the challenges it has faced down the years. The centres choir sang beautifully while Ann Marie Reid and Susie Barrett told what the centre meant to them on their cancer journeys. Ger Foran volunteered from the first day the doors opened, is still there and loves every day she spends in the place. Peig Farrell and Liam Reay are ace fundraisers, Caoimhe Callaghan provides reflexology treatments and Emer Quinlan is the woman charged with raising the funds that keep the show on the road.

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Shell shocked Ronan Quinn, who has worked in BD for thirty years, told how he and his colleagues were reeling from the news that the factory is to close. Davide Massi explained how he and his best friend Marco are now making traditional Italian sausages in Ireland. Chrissie Russell believes it's essential to bring technology on holidays with children. William Smith really knows his Limousin cattle and we heard about National Play Day this coming Saturday.

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Free Wednesdays at Heritage sites across the Northeast and much more, brought to life in his effervescent way by Mythical Ireland's Anthony Murphy. Dog trainer Hughie Rooney doesn't believe in banning breeds but understands what needs to happen. Pharmacist Kathy Maher is calling for a national scheme to facilitate the proper disposal of unused medicines, Sinead Burke is preparing for a coup and we remembered the late Jim Corcoran.

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Mia Green, who was the little lady who Taylor Swift gave her hat to on Saturday night at the Aviva Stadium, only got to the concert because her mammy gave her, her own ticket, that had been bought by her sister and Mia's aunt Sarah Durnin, who took Mia to the concert and joined us with Mia on Late Lunch today! Ednan Hameed told us about the abuse he encounters while driving his taxi. In Wildlife Matters, Aoife McPartlin focussed on the life of a Herring Gull and Andy Mackin is the man who will restore the Derryhale Hotel in Dundalk to its former glory.

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Tom Dunne is a hero, having, in his little boat, rescued two young boys from the River Boyne. Louth goalkeeper Niall McDonnell's mother Lorraine, is so proud of her son, as all eyes turn to Croke Park on Sunday. Rosie Maye's roses are in full bloom, Rick Cronje brought us a couple of cracking wines from Byrne's in Dundalk and David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action. Our Classic Comedy featured Gavin and Stacey and Everton fans certainly recognised our TV Theme!

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Our very own Ruth O'Connell met her idols Crowded House. European Affairs Correspondent with Euronews, Meabh McMahon, reflected on the political composition of Europe following the recent elections. Dr Sabina Brennan has a new book about manifesting and Pat Wogan teed up the 21st staging of sand sculpturing and sandcastle making on Bettystown beach this coming Saturday.

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Dr Shane Cassidy explained how Neuro Music Therapy can make a real difference to people with brain disorders. Edel Healy was thrilled to welcome one of her idols to Inside Out in Slane. We remembered the late Tommie Gorman, vet Sinead Kelly answered questions from our listeners while Dave Maher and his daughters have teamed up with music royalty to release their new song "We Are Connected".

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