Crime journalist Nicola Tallant knows the story about the emergence of cocaine in Ireland and its progression to epidemic proportions today. We heard about a scam involving An Post, the push to restore Tullyallen Hall from Ann Carolan and Shelagh National School's potentially very rewarding fundraiser. And Gerry wants the children of the Northeast to make a Christmas Card and send it to him...

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Ryan Tubridy is looking forward to his new weekend show on LMFM in the New Year. Paul Egan witnessed the disorder in Dublin first hand last evening. Irene Gahan recommended the reads, Rick Cronje compared a pair of cracking red wines, David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend in sport and we enjoyed a laugh with John Bishop!

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In an honest, emotional and moving conversation, Lisa and Shannon Morgan told the harrowing story of the callous murder of their sister Denise in New York by her ex boyfriend, who then shot himself. Aonghus McAnally is bringing his wonderful tribute to Christy Hennessy to the TLT Theatre in Drogheda next week and he had all of us in bits as he sang "Remember Me" the song Christy wrote shortly before he passed away. Grainne Fox explained how her Facebook identity was hacked back in September and how parent company Meta have been utterly useless in resolving the matter. Solene Schirrer outlined how recycling of clothing is a farce in Ireland and what needs doing to put matters right.

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FOMO, the fear of missing out, is consuming too many, Jade Lawless says we need to drop fear for joy and embrace JOMO! Dermot Manning reflected on the assassination of US President John F Kennedy sixty years ago today. M&S Fashion Consultant Lisa Smith sorted out what to wear for Christmas Party season and we found out all about Lily Who!

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How difficult could it be to unwrap a Chupa Chup lollipop? A dawdle for Gerry not so for our Louise! John McSharry's 1991 army endurance record prevails to this day. Fashion designer Rachel Maguire aka Rashhiiid really did hit a sweet spot with Gerry. And the work of Bettystown Tidy Towns receives its just reward.

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No way would Julie O'Donoghue ever countenance fining parents for noisy children in her cafe or any restaurant. Sleep expert Lucy Wolfe spoke about the importance of good sleep in the teenage years. Tom Wright told the story of how he came up with his Cultec carbon-fibre hurling sticks and Alan Bradley's new documentary sensitively reveals the story of one young boy and the high level of suicide in the travelling community.

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Classified Records Neil Watters is definitive about that "Lovely Day", Marie Cassidy is on the money with her first novel, Susi Lodola believes binge and over eating should be classed as an addiction, saxophonist Robert Finegan launches his ne EP with a difference and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action.

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Our Show today came live from our sponsors Blackstone Motors showrooms in Drogheda, where we met new Louth senior football manager Ger Brennan. Our motoring correspondent Tony Conlon was with us as were; new Louth Ladies manager Paul Hanlon, his assistant Alan Page and county star Niamh Rice. We also heard all about Blackstone's range of new Renault, Dacia and Opel models as well as their complement of warranty backed used vehicles.

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Phil Coulter on the road again and in fine fettle, Eileen Smith's passion for aromatherapy, Sadhbh O'Neill explained the disingenuity of greenwashing and Jesse James Stewart is a most entrepreneurial young man!

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When a power cut happens how safe are foodstuffs in fridge and freezer? Providing palliative care for pets, living well with scoliosis and remembering Johnny Fean.

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