The Lite Lunch

Dr Eamonn Ansbro feels justified at last as his long-held belief in UFO's becomes mainstream. Chocolatier Tara Gartlan's passion for what she does manifests this time of year in her gorgeous Easter Eggs. Another woman with a real love for what she does is founder of smartnanny,ie Lorraine Andrews. Gerry at long last got along to Adrian Taaffe's legendary house gigs and boy was he impressed. And we were literally (Easter)mugged thanks to listener's!!!!

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Rebecca Palmer is living sustainably, frugally, almost self-sufficiently and is very happy with her lot! Dr Dan McCartney re-emphasised the importance of Vitamin D to good health. Gerry enjoyed a wander through the daffodils in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden. David Sheehan covered off the weekend's sporting action and Jim Gaffigan weighed in with the laughs!

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Jack O'Donovan Tra, from Fair Seas Ireland, told us why we must protect our vast seas for the benefit of all. Sean Wright and students from St Ciaran's Community School in Kells, joined us from Zambia, where they're supporting local school communities. David Branigan, President of Press Photographers Ireland, explained why manipulation of images is completely unacceptable and the Money Doctor John Lowe discussed the cost of separation or divorce.

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Sarah Carey reacts to Taoiseach Leo Varadker's unexpected resignation. Basket maker Aindriu O'Cearbhail dropped in for a chat and took along some of his wonderful creations. Jennifer De Paola told us why the Finns are the happiest people on Earth! We heard about an apprenticeship expo happening in Trim tomorrow and expat Patrick O'Reilly is also very content living in Scandinavia

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Sarah Carey on why we still really value motherhood in light of the recent referenda. Louise O'Loughlin on why it's OK to avail of beauty therapies while going through cancer treatment. Tony Conlon was joined by Ray Leddy Head of Marketing & Product with Skoda Ireland, who have partnered with Certa for HVO fuel, the alternative to diesel. And auctioneer Niall Mullen told us why he's brought a very interesting auction to Oldcastle.

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Our Louise brought in her treasured collection of cassette tapes and Alex Tadros, from Mars Tapes in Manchester, the last shop selling tapes in the UK, joined us for a chat. Klara McDonnell, who froze her eggs before cancer treatment and is now going through IVF, told her story. Shamrock grower Gearoid O'Neill revealed a sharp decline in sales, as the tradition of wearing it appears to be in decline. David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action and our comedy came from the oh so funny Ms Ellie Taylor.

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Dundalk's Harry O'Donoghue wins big at Crufts again with his Wire Fox Terrier! Singer/Songwriter Calum Agnew has that hit song feeling with his new single "Never". Consultant Urologist Ronan Long, was so interesting as he spoke about his medical speciality and Meath County Council biodiversity officer, Ben Malone, explained the Hare's Corner project.

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On today's Late Lunch with Deirdre Hurley, we heard from Randal Plunkett, author Zoe Millar, a Duleek school project and much more.

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On today's show, we celebrated World Book Day and Tara Walker was in the kitchen.

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On National Tree Week, Eanna Ni Lamhna urges Louth and Meath to plant more trees! Maureen Shiels-Fanning spoke about a new book detailing the migration of families from the West of Ireland to Gibbstown in 1937. Dr Kate McCann cautioned moderation in our consumption of food and drink. And Mairead Finnegan is chuffed her Roll It Pastry has been acknowledged by the Irish Food Writers Guild.

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