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Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach

Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist

Mark Loftus, Principal of Claremorris Boys National School

Covid Vaccine/Brexit/Student Nurses/Students

Dr. Mary Favier, Member of NEPHET and Covid Advisor to the Irish College of General Practitioners

Dr Mary Helen Hensley has been living in Ireland for over 22 years but it was a trip back home to the States last year that inspired her new book ‘Hugh and the Manatee’. Her nephew Max Gordon illustrated the graphics for the book, and his coming out along with her own daughter’s sexuality inspired her to put pen to paper.

Alan spoke to Oliver about struggling with his mental health and how he turned to Grow Mental Health service for help as the country was going into lockdown. This year, in partnership with Expressway, Grow are encouraging people to reach out and reconnect with twelve people over Christmas.

Noah Rafferty was one of the many stars of this year's Late Late Toy Show with his energetic performance of 'Rock Is The Best Medicine'. Since his Toy Show appearance he's been busy in the recording studio and he joined Oliver on the line to fill him in on what's been going on!

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Oliver's attention.

Máire Áine Ní Chuaig.