The Lite Lunch

Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his thoughts on aspects of the current Covid situation in Ireland. Vet Sinead Kelly proved once more she's an encyclopedia when it comes to answering listeners questions! Pat Kane from reuzi.ie spoke so brilliantly about the part we all can play in sustainability. Jim O'Neill's come up with a fork like implement that can deal with ragworth and the spotlight shone once more on the legendary Stevie Wonder.

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Rory O'Connor had another story and more besides to talk about today. Nicola Culloty had lots to say to parents about dealing with stress in teenagers. Author Andrea Mara's frightening personal experience is the bedrock of her gripping new thriller. We heard of a love story that began in Oldcastle and made it all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. While Gerry's Artist of the Week this week is Stevie Wonder.

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Elaine Butler lives life with the future of humanity and our planet in mind which she told us all about today. Professor Emily Oster parents her children in a particular way and millions like what she does. Catriona Callaghan can bake a mean cake and more besides but now she's imparting her skills and know how from Kells to families all over the world! Drogheda United Director Joanna Byrne paid tribute to club coach David Conroy who died tragically in a road accident yesterday. Leon Blanche covered off the weekend in sport and finally Gerry got Stuck in a Moment with U2...

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Charlie Rogers has every ticket from every concert he has attended and our listeners as we discovered are collectors too of the weird and wonderful! Siobhan O'Neill-White from mams.ie had lots of advice to share about returning to school time. Classical Guitarist Pat Coldrick is annoyed that the entertainment industry is being forgotten as society reopens. Toy man Tony Duffy told us about popular collectibles in his store and Gerry's take on U2 covered off the 1990's...

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Crime Writer Paul Williams "didn't put a tooth in it" as he spoke about a number of high and less profile criminals. Roslynn Doherty deals with lenders on behalf of people struggling to make mortgage payments and she had lots of advice to impart. With Currach racing set to return to Sherries this weekend, Shane Holland told of the reviving interest and emerging history. Gerry continued his look at U2 and Peter Kay signed off with laughter as he cast his eye on everyone's quintessential Wedding...

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Professor Paul Moynagh reiterated his opinion on vaccinating 12 to 15 year olds against Covid19. Fr Barry Matthews will miss his parishioners as he bids farewell to St Peter's Drogheda for his new ministry in Armagh. Ray McManus is really worried for his daughter Aoife who is trying to make her way home from Afghanistan. Tony Conlon reviewed Citroen, Mercedes and Honda marks today and had some interesting thoughts on migrating to electric driving. Singer/Songwriter Michael Brunnock is home from New York and working on an exciting project with playwright Deirdre Kinahan. Our U2 story rolled on and Gerry, Louise and our listeners ironed out the ironing!!

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No shortage of chat and memories forty years on from that first Slane Concert in 1981, including the man whose concept it was, Lord Henry Mountcharles. We also heard from Maire O'Shaughnessy who played her part yesterday in Meath Ladies reaching the All Ireland Senior Final for the first time. Eddie Maguire, a Mayo expat living in Meath, was in similarly jubilant mood about the Green and Red reaching the mens final yet again. And in the day and week that's in it, it just had to be U2 for Gerry's Artists of the Week.

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Gerry coined today Triskaidecaphobia Day on the Show as local historian Noel French explained the origins of Friday the 13th and his personal superstitions. Pharmacist Kathy Maher discussed vaccinating 12 to 15 year olds against Covid19. Composer Brian Byrne, home on a short visit, told us how he's been getting on since life restrictions kicked in. Leon Blanche looked ahead to the start of the Premier League and Gerry "Rocked the Casbah" with his Artist of the Week's most popular song....

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Ahead of another big night of European football for Dundalk, we heard from fans with high hopes and the man who'll be calling the action Adrian Taaffe. Claudia Carroll had a "love in" with Gerry, as her new novel, The Fixer, hits bookstores today! What a interesting and informative conversation unfolded as Cathy Grieve told her personal epilepsy story. Low maintenance, nature doing most of the work, no wonder Fiona Crawley loves her bog garden. And Gerry revealed more about his Artist of the Week Bryan Adams....

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Eileen Rushe battles on thanks to new treatments with courage and spirit beyond belief. Ann McKeown is livid with Louth County Council and their new signs in St Patrick's cemetery in Dundalk. Professor John Sweeney believes we can all play a part in rescuing planet Earth from catastrophe. Stephen McCormack's moving and shaking with the times, growing salad leaves in Meath. James Keogh is shedding the pounds for a number of good reasons and our focus on Bryan Adams continued.....

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