Love is in the air this Christmas, in the real world and face to face but there are some rules of engagement as Matchmaker Sharon Kenny explained. Gerry paid his final visit of the year to Rosie Maye's wonderful garden, David Sheehan reflected on his time presenting Sunday Sport ahead of his final show at the weekend and Rose O'Reilly encouraged her grandson Bowden to send a Christmas Card he made himself from North Carolina to Gerry!

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Brendan Kilkenny, a life-long extrovert, descended into loneliness but is back in the game now and wants to help others who are feeling alone. What a talent he is - acclaimed graphic artist OMIN dropped by for a chat as his first solo exhibition continues in Dundalk. Tara Walker mulled the wine and rustled up some wonderful mince pies and Miss Eabha Flynn told us why she just loves Christmas!

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Declan Bailey suggested some fantastic ideas in technology gifts for Christmas, beekeeper Eoghan Mac Giolla Coda warned against gifting bees of unknown origin, Tony Conlon named his car of the year, assessed recent test drives and reflected on where motoring is going into the future while Ally Bunbury is on a winner in The Love Department in Gerry's book!

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Still no COP on in Dubai, however, Professor John Sweeney, on the ground, remained hopeful. The craic was mighty with the boys from Mo Chara in Dundalk as they launch their own brew. A tribute to the late great Paddy Callan from Mickey Rooney and renowned violinist Vladimir Jablokev was delighted to be described as the Irish Andre Rieu by Gerry!

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Caitrin Kincaid was inundated with orders for her Cube Fun toy after it was featured on the Toy Show, however, deliveries to customers turned out to be far from fun as she explained. Sarah Carey and Gerry talked rubbish in the best possible sense as a deluge of packaging heads our way this Christmas season. What a fine young woman Aoibheann Ni Fhearraigh is, as she negotiates her way round Europe and anorexia. And Nicky Kyle had lots of suggestions for the gardener in your life this Christmas.

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The Worst Christmas Number 1 Ever? By a Mile Mr Blobby! Sourdough maker and teacher Chris Brownlow told of the incredible ease and properties of making your own. Niamh Kelly explained the modus operandi of the new Re-turn scheme for plastic bottles and cans. Shappi Khorsandi delivered the laughs and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action.

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Michael Gallagher is tash-less for the first time in 50 years! Sarah Rushe from Barnardos shed new light on the issue of coercive control and children. Jacinta Walsh and Trish Flood highlighted the work of the support network for children with additional needs in Louth & Meath and Sinead Burke cast her gaze upon our Guardians of the Peace

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What nostalgia as Joan Powell recalled her dad and mam's shop, Roberts of Flower Hill Navan! Cillian O'Connor weaved his magic once more, reflected on a wonderful year and looked forward to more fantastic times in 2024. Dr Kate McCann advised on taking it handy on the drink & food fronts during the festive season and maths ace Joe McCormack believes we've come a long way but with more to do with all students.

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Ben Greene reflects on 65 years of his family's travel agent business, Tom Keogh talked seasonal crisps and more, Sinead Kelly answered a range of veterinary questions and Deirdre Caulfield's career change is taking off!

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Alan Fox is well on the way to replacing peat with his renewable Willow Warm briquettes. Retiring Meath Road Safety Officer Mick Finnegan has achieved much on his watch as he reflected on his time at the helm. Pat Smyth has committed his experience of playing all 322 eighteen hole golf courses in Ireland to print and we heard how AI technology has enabled musician Tommie Reilly to release new music.

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