Late Lunch Coasting Along again this Tuesday to lovely Laytown in County Meath where we met the O'Reilly family, including mum Nuala, from that famous Supermarket that hasn't changed in 50 years! The new secretary/manager of Laytown Races, Jessica Cahalan, joined us along with the local Beach Wardens. Jimmy Gilna and Paddy Meade weren't short of a word or two as we enjoyed another lovely day by the Seaside!

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Trees down galore following Storm Betty, arborist and tree felling expert Wesley Monaghan was so interesting as he explained why and what to look out for in the future. Mary is livid with Louth County Council over the ladies and disabled public toilets in Blackrock village that remain closed a year on from an arson attack and many other listeners expressed their unhappiness with the state or lack of public toilets in their area. Fiona Squibb and Joan Robison from Louth SPCA are seeking much needed support from the public for the valuable work they do. Karen Healy and Lelia Doolin encouraged local businesses to enter this year's Northeast Business Excellence Awards and Monica Haughey can help anyone make the change and achieve their potential in life..

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Th Poncho eventually came in handy! So many listeners told us things they've "never ever" and the Mary Wallopers admitted they've been never ever naughty boys too! Barbara Scully highlighted the wrong that is 'trial hours' for no pay, Nicky Kyle is a busy as ever growing organically in August and our Louise looked after the sporting previews...

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Eddie Maguire wins the Scandinavian Visually Impaired Open Golf, Stephen Lynch is running the length of Ireland for mental health, fashion consultant Lisa Smith sorted out our autumn outfits, Fr Paul Byrne brings Termonfeckin Church into the solar age and Paddy Kelly made an appeal for Meath referee Fergus Smith who was diagnosed with MND recently.

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Tracey Hanby Gray was the victim of a hit and run in Navan on Saturday last and appealed for the female driver of the car who hit Tracey's parked car on the Fairgreen in Navan to come forward. Dr Niamh Roche, an expert in bats, was so interesting as she covered off lots about the fascinating nocturnal creatures. Tony Conlon ran the rule over the new cars he's been driving lately and Tara Walker is cooking on a budget!

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No better place to be coasting along with Late Lunch than Blackrock on August 15th! It's the day when thousands descend on the beautiful Louth village to mark the end of Summer and the bringing in of the harvest. And we enjoyed a fine harvest of guests in the guise of Jason McGee from visitblackrock.ie, publican Kevin Soraghan who is Chairman of the Blackrock Social Group, historian Noel Sharkey, Conor Hughes fron go to music outlet Beat It Music & crosscause charity founder, Killian Allen of Freestyle Amusements and Krista Leonard whose new business is Besties Pizza...

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Road traffic offences remain a big problem as drivers offend across the board - Meath County Council's Road Safety Officer Mick Finnegan has his say. Tom Reilly or Thomas O'Raghallaigh, through bearla no gaeilge, still contends Cromwell wasn't all bad! Pat Coburn has his "needle in a haystack" wedding ring back, Ben Malone explained why water is and will always be an integral aspect of our heritage and bespoke wedding dress designer Andriana Mitchell is all excited about her new shop in Navan...

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Its a Small World indeed as the stories flowed from Gerry, Louise, listeners and first guest travel writer Domhnall O'Donoghue, who also spoke about the ins and outs of travelling solo! We'll be growing meat in our laboratories shortly according to Dr. Pat O'Mahony from the Food Safety Authority. Will you Dip in the Nip for oncology and cancer research - Theresa Smith, June Morgan and Karen Healy are really convincing. David Sheehan looked ahead to the start of the Premier League as we enjoyed our Friday Comedy fix too.

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Travel agent Sandra Finegan has her finger on the pulse as issues arise with travel and holidays, Niall Hatch is pleased with the recovery in corncrake numbers, we heard how the new bike rental scheme in Navan is working, Gerry really likes James Quinn's new book about soccer in Ireland from its earliest days and Seamus Smyth's painting hangs proudly in Navan Hospital!

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Elaine Robinson is sleeping in her car after her home in Bettystown was flooded last weekend. Shane Healy told the emotional story of reconnecting with his family after fifty years. Stephen Ball reflected on the sporting heroes of Bohermeen and District who'll be recalled in a photographic exhibition this coming weekend and Gerry really likes Polly Doyle's socks!

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