Neil Gibson, Chief Economist with Ernst & Young, explained what's underpinning the rising cost of living. We heard of another case of animal cruelty, while on the other hand, good news as the Irish Wildlife Hospital finds a new home. It's obvious why Oliver Gilsenan really loves Joe Dolan, John McMahon's love for Ardee, Boston and family really came across, Sinead Burke once more cast her observant gaze on life and Gerry was childlike(what's new) as he began a week about the Lion King....

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Aoife O'Brien is certainly living her mantra to be "Happier at Work" as she runs her business from Tenerife! Margaret Madden provided the books, Rick Cronje chipped in with his wines, David Sheehan covered off sport with our competition, comedy and music from Top Gun rounding off a fantastic Friday...

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Sarah Hourigan has found solace and a whole new career in nature, Dolores Whelan is all set to celebrate St Brigid's Festival, Rachel Graham nurtures the body, Roisin Curtis has a brilliant concept to raise mental health awareness and our story of Top Gun rolled on...

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Coinciding with our "Call This Out" campaign around women's safety, the Irish Sun's Crime Editor Stephen Breen, reminded us about a forgotten murder and areas of life where we can all make a difference. Professor Rose Anne Kenny had plenty of advice on how to live a longer and healthier life. Clare Copas knows all about data protection, Pauline Ashwood is buzzing about the return of the Drogheda Classical Music concert series and we enjoyed more about Top Gun.

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Goodbye to all that or is it? Professor Paul Moynagh gave us his usual solid opinion, analysis and advice as the Pandemic takes a turn for the better in Ireland. We also heard from our friends involved in the travel and entertainment industries as they looked forward to better times. Drogheda Dolls have just gone and done it again as Natalie Kelly explained, we had another Two on Toosday and a big love ballad from Top G our featured movie soundtrack...

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Michael Hughes and Damien Clarke are understandably so pleased restrictions have been lifted, Kerry Barratt is successfully bartering her way through life, Rory O'Connor has a very funny book in the making and Gerry remembered the late Colm Keane....

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They sure know how to get people talking, yes Ciara Burke and Carmel McCarthy are never short of an opinion! Wasn't Santis O'Garro so honest and inspiring in the manner she tackled her debt? Brendan Walsh who fronted Ireland's number one Meat Loaf tribute band, told us of the day he almost met his idol! Balbriggan a new hub of music and song, our sporting preview, comedy and that iconic song from Les Miserables ...

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Great listening to more wonderful stories from listeners who were reared in big families! We also heard great Tidings about luxury accessories designer Niamh Gillespie, Rachel Graham had more great advice about nutrition while Oliver Hoey is ten years selling eggs from a vending machine and now you don't need that yolk called cash anymore - Boom Boom!!

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A family of sixteen and not a bother to the McKeowns from Knockbridge as third youngest Louise told us! Now our Louise knows what a Jelly Bag is - yes we're all always learning on Late Lunch! The Money Doctor John Lowe offered wonderful financial advice for the year ahead, Triona Doherty opened Gerry's eyes to the Gospels of St. Luke while band member Maria Clarke and many others are rightly buzzing about Fuzz Gigolo's new single.

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Imagine living with a chronic undiagnosed illness for twelve years! Claire Waite has some story and tells it to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. Professor Paul Thomas knows all about truffles and is looking for prospective growers in Ireland. Oasis made our Two on Toosday, Conor Kerley told us about his new Covid busting supplement and we heard from a young man who's leading a campaign to clean up dog poo from our streets. Did anyone see a missing Peacock round Dunmoe and yes our Master of Ceremonies delighted in Master of the House from Les Miserables...

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