Do you know what laughter yoga is? Alison O'Reilly didn't until today. We heard the heartbreaking battle to get two mothers to Australia where their children are going through a cancer ordeal. And a memorial park for Covid-19 victims.

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A visually impaired golf champion and Meath residents tells how he played for Mayo but penned an anthem for Tyrone! The curious tale of a granny and Irish cheese in Paris is retold by author Domhnall O'Donoghue and how four year old kids have penpals - and they are aiming high!"

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On the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Robbyn Swan co-author of a seminal work on the day terrorism rocked the world, offered us her thoughts. Una O'Hagan and her husband Colm Keane have published their latest book about a female Saint and she's one we're very familiar with here in the Northeast - St Brigid. Nicky Kyle had plenty to say about gardening as Autumn takes hold. Colm McKeever joined us from New York City with his recollections of September 11th 2001. David Sheehan looked ahead to the All Ireland Final and more besides while the curtain came down on Gerry's week of ABBA.

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Our Golden Girl Eve McCrystal reflected on her and Katie George Dunlevy's triple medal success at the Paralympics in Tokyo. Chelsea Farrell has highlighted a size issue with some clothing items in Penneys which has generated much comment and reaction. Nutritionist Rachel Graham told us about her Menopause Wellness Day and the many benefits for women who attend. Siobhan O'Neill-White has a non-negotiable policy when it comes to devices and her children and Knowing Me Knowing You from ABBA was Gerry's pick from his Artists of the Week this afternoon....

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The Man of the Moment, Professor Luke O'Neill, was in top form as usual ahead of his appearance at the Hinterland Festival in Kells this weekend. Seamus Clancy, CEO of Repak, sorted out our recycling bins! Leaving Cert student Ayesha Jallali has her results, CAO offer and a place in Cambridge University as she embarks on the next phase of her life. Physiotherapist Paddy Mulligan had lots of advice about a common foot ailment and Gerry continued his focus on ABBA his Artists of the Week...

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Professor Paul Moynagh joined us for his regular feature on the Covid situation, John Lowe the Money Doctor is giving a copy of his financial bible to all TY students and Tony Conlon reviewed the new Renault Arkana. And it was the 39th anniversary of Gerry's 21st!!!

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We Are the Champions! Meath Ladies Captain Shauna Ennis and Maire O'Shaughnessy were naturally on a high in the aftermath of their sensational victory over Dublin. Blessed is Gerry among women as he joined 180 brave ladies who raced naked into the Irish sea yesterday in the annual Dip in the Nip. Yvonne McCann, who rescues Hedgehogs, had lots to say about our beloved prickly friends. ABBA are Gerry's Artists of the Week and Paul Murphy told of a development in the baby in the phone box story

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Still sounding as good as ever and in fine form, Leo Sayer spoke about his family connections in Navan and lots more besides, as he also looks forward to resuming the Irish leg of his 50th Anniversary tour. Meath Ladies Captain Shauna Ennis is looking forward to the county’s first senior final appearance in Croke Park on Sunday. No better woman than Agnes Brown to put a smile on your face of a Friday! Is she crazy? Laura Nolan is swapping the ballroom for the rough and tumble of the Ultimate Hell challenge.  David Sheehan ran the rule over the weekend in sport and Gerry played out with an Oasis classic from his Artists of the Week….

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Irish Daily Star soccer correspondent Paul Lennon, who was reporting from the match in Portugal last evening gave us his take on the heartbreaking late defeat for Ireland. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland was his usual insightful self as he told us all about our fabulous Falcons. The man with the Midas touch Stephen Burns recalled his life and times. Beekeeper Tom Shaw is a happy man for at least two good reasons and the turbulence continued with Oasis, Gerry's Artists of the Week.....

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Former FAI and Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O'Byrne has now turned his attention to GAA and its history in Athboy. Live from Tokyo, Golden Girl Eve McCrystal was naturally on a high with two medals in the can and one event remaining at the Paralympics. Michael Cullen has published his late Dad's memoir and its really enchanting! Chloe O'Neill made an impassioned plea for support for Bellewstown woman Lorraine Molloy. Daithi Kearney told of the coming together in Dunleer to make music and Gerry's feature on Oasis rolled on...

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