The Lite Lunch

Late Lunch dedicated itself to "Ireland Reads" Day today. Margaret Madden brought us her Book of the Month and more recommendations besides., We were joined by Children's author Erika McGann, the wonderful Patricia Scanlan came on board and Michael Duffy inspired with his story of learning to read later in life. We popped into Academy Books for a word with Irene Gahan, Deirdre Broderick covered off the Library and Maisie Kelly brought the house and curtain down on a Special Day with her beautiful poem called "Tomorrow".

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No concerts, no performing but classical guitarist has found ways to get through lock down and sees better days ahead. Kel Galavan's new book will not alone transform your relationship with money but your life and Gerry's really impressed! Not shortage of advice from vet Sinead Kelly, the Adele story rolls on in words & song and Dan McCartney's Vitamin D crusade is looking like paying dividends...

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How do you like yours? The Cadbury Creme Egg! It's 5 this year, Gerry and our listeners LOVE them!! Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his now weekly thoughts on the Covid situation. Sarah Tuite, a Hypnobirthing Practitioner, explained its many benefits. Karen Devine is looking forward to an Enterprising Week despite restrictions.Physiotherapist Paddy Mulligan pointed out the importance of good footwear and more besides to Gerry in his walking endeavours and the Adele story continued.

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Kelley McArdle released her debut single today which sends out a very important message in relation to sexual assault. No fussy eaters or hungry children in Ciara Attwell's family, blog or book. Miriam Simon is guiding retailers through the pandemic and doing a fine job! Cormac Watters told us about meeting a famous fellow Cooley man in Perth and Adele is Gerry's Artist of the Week.

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Made it, lost it now making it again - Joe Doyle is making his dream happen! Not sleeping is the bane of so many people's lives - Helena Tubridy had many suggestions to improve essential shut eye. Cian Sullivan spoke about his late sister Arwen and what's happening to remember her and help others. Conor Nyhan found a copy of the Dundalk Democrat from 1862 and Leon Blanche previewed the big matches in the Premier League this weekend.

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Gerry offered his opinion on the stance taken by the teaching unions in relation to the Leaving Certificate and returning to the classroom - boy did listeners react! Pat Cooney's Whistler Whiskeys are World Award Winners and the local Boann Distillery MD is naturally chuffed. What fun did Gerry and author Emma Murray have about her new book "The Juggle". Fiona McShane's daughter Kate is melting hearts all round, Tom Cardiff is no Gull but knows all about controlling Gulls and there's stirrings in Collon which Denise Fay is playing her part....

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How inspirational is Martin O'Halloran - Truly! Fr Paddy Rushe - taking on or giving up, either or will do for Lent. John Hyland has begun a campaign to bring back images of native animals on Irish coins.One hundred years ago on Ash Wednesday Robinstown village was cast into National and International news - Jim O'Leary tells the story. And she's Simply the Best, Natalie Kelly's kindness is acknowledged.

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Professor Paul Moynagh discussed the latest Covid developments, Alicia Law reflected on a year like no other in business, Nadia Vavro updated us on her son Slav's three years dealing with cancer, Mary Deery outlined a range of IT supports available to senior citizens and top chef Zack Gallagher sorted our Pancakes!

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Psychologist Shane Martin offered some insights into how we can all learn from the traits and characteristics of resilient people and apply them to our own situations at this time. Colm O'Rourke had plenty to say about GAA reform, the Leaving Certificate and a return to teaching in the classroom. Alan Dowling made an appeal for information about his brother David who has been missing since Monday last. Nutritionist Elsa Jones talked about the foods we need to eat for optimum health, Sinead Burke brought us another observational look at life, we heard a positive hair restoration story and John Denver is Gerry's latest Artist of the Week.

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We were feeling the love all the way from Adelaide in the company of best selling author Monica McInerney. No dining out this Valentines - No worries - Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery School explained how simple it is to rustle up a romantic meal at home! Love second time round - as God made them he matched them - you'll understand when you hear Geraldine ans Pat's story. Des Parkinson recited his special Valentine poem, Leon Blanche has a never-ending love of sport and our Dusty Springfield story concluded with a song for the weekend of love.....

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