The Lite Lunch

Diagnosed with dyspraxia at nine, Cian Stanley has had many challenges to deal with and overcome in his young life, a story he has told brilliantly in a movie, that has been acknowledged as really special and which he spoke about to Gerry on Late Lunch today.

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Cian Stanley's biopic makes for fascinating viewing and listening as we found out today. The Louth County Board make their final push for funds for the new county stadium in Dundalk. Maria Macklin from House of Colour offered lots of advice on Christmas jumpers, buying clothing gifts for family and friends and tackling the post Christmas sales. And the money flowed in for the much needed Meath River Rescue's new boat.

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Anthony Murphy, PRO of the Drogheda City Status Group, believes the only way to ensure the neglect of Drogheda and its decline can be reversed is with a dedicated management team and administration, which overcomes it being an afterthought for two different county councils based in Dundalk and Navan.

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Declan Bailey brought us his techno gift recommendations, Rosie Dowd is so excited to welcome Late Lunch to her home next week to officially switch on her Christmas lights display, Sharon Keogan and Elizabeth Tierney outlined the great work they're doing with young people and their good mental health in Duleek and David Sheehan delivered his predictions ahead of the weekend's sporting action.

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Anthony Murphy told us why he believes City status has been met and is the answer to Drogheda's woes. Young Kells barber Joe Money is going places with scissors in hand. Jillian Stout raises the temperature in her second novel The Love Lab 2! While Sean Collins reminded us of photographer Jimmy Weldon's enduring legacy.

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Declan Bailey from Business Tech Help brings us his selection of technology best buys this Christmas!

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At sixteen, Kells barber Joe Mongey or "Chops" as he's known, is already showing his potential as a top stylist and is a young man with hairdressing the world over on his radar, as we discovered in an engaging conversation with Gerry..

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Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie explains why it's important to support local businesses this Christmas more than ever while offering suggestions for gifting and things to do and see this festive season.

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The clean up is well underway in Blackrock village following yesterday's high water that entered a number of shops on the promenade. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie offered lots of advice around Christmas purchases and events but especially emphasised the need to support our local businesses. Eddie Lyons and David Cullivan dropped by to reflect on Navan Rugby Club's centenary and Sinead Burke brought her keen observational gaze to bear on Christmas gifting!

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Ultan Moran was so insightful about his place of work Glasnevin cemetery, James Power owner of uPhone in Drogheda told us about the impact the falling Christmas lights had on his business, Mary Sadlier the tour de force driving Coole Swan forward popped in for a wonderful catch-up and Falyn Mackey is so happy she has her pooches back!

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