Roslyn Dee is not impressed with the narrative about older folk downsizing and moving to a smaller place to live.Sean Collins remembered the life and times of heretofore forgotten artist Thomas Markey. No problem with vouchers of any age when you shop at McKenna Man! What a lovely lady is author Felicity Hayes-McCoy who joined us on publication of her latest book in her highly popular Finfarran series. Noelle Bowe told a touching story about her Dad who she always remembers when a Christina Perri song plays. Gerry paid a visit to Boyne German Shepherd Dog Club's impressive new facility and spun his first Nat King Cole classic of the week....

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Friday sorted with the irrepressible Brush Shiels, emerging young talent Ruby Moss, our queen of green organic gardener Nicky Kyle, the man who knows his sport Leon Blanche and the Police thrown in for good measure...

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Football Association of Ireland CEO Jonathan Hill spoke about the task ahead as he paid a visit to FAI Summer Camps in Meath. Amanda Smyth joined us on the day her much anticipated new book called Fortune is published. Dave Hewitt had no shortage of offers and suggestions for a break away in Ireland. We heard from the Caraher Brothers, Shane and Niall, who have fused classical and country. Karen Coan spoke about her role and the important supports provided by ALONE. While Gerry had a message from the Police!

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Vintners representative and publican Colette Nugent, from the Market Bar in Drogheda, pulled no punches about the shelving of reopening of indoor hospitality. Roisin O'Brien was fulsome in her praise for volunteers at St Peters cemetery. Before completing Day, 365 Joe Hammel reflected on his 10K a Day. June Tinsley from NCBI also looked back and forward on her organisations 90th year, we dipped into the world of cricket and Gerry went the Do Do Do Da Da Da??

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Breaking news as reopening of indoor dining is pushed back to which immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh gave his reaction. Finding love in person is back and Matchmaker Sharon Kenny has never been as busy! A massive hike in their insurance premium for the local community center has elicited a marvelous response from the locals. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly had all the answers as usual, Sinead Burke delivered another keen observation of life in her latest Banter and Gerry was out of this world with the Police his Artists of the Week.

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Tadhg Mulligan is a fantastic young man who has overcome great adversity in his life, from which, he's taken inspiration to help others. Renowned food critic and writer Dr John McKenna is backing the new Sea Louth initiative all the way. Pharmacist Kathy Maher contributes to a series of webinars about Men's Health for the Marie Keating foundation. Irish soccer international Megan Campbell is really looking forward to joining Liverpool and Gerry kicked off his focus on Artists of the Week The Police...

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When an obsession with your body becomes a problem - Keith Russell has opened up about his struggles, found others experiencing similar and solace in his own life. Margaret Madden brought us more great recommended reads, Rick Cronje chipped in with some cracking Rose wines, Leon Blanche did his sporting thing and Gerry concluded his spotlight on Blondie.

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Teenager Ruairi Holohan, wise beyond his years, suggested what can be done to make life better for the LGBTQ+ community. Gerry was delighted to catch-up with author of the President's book series Peter Donnelly. The Cooneys at Boann Distillery are onto a good thing with Silks Gin which is infused with lots of local botanicals and their very own honey! Blondie re-formed and returned with a bang as our Artists of the Week story continued and Gerry paid his own tribute to retiring Countdown presenter Nick Hewer.

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Hello Baby! Lottie Lynch arrived into the world by surrogacy just hours ago in the Ukraine to doting parents Sandra and Matthew Lynch from Trim who spoke to us from the hospital. Meath referee David Gough is part of a new GAA campaign promoting diversity. Bessie Connors will celebrate her 100th birthday soon and her family want to make it extra special. Hanna Laatio explained why Finnish people are the happiest in the World! We heard why Good Morning Drogheda calls mean so much to recipients and Gerry spun another classic from Blondie his Artists of the Week.

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With the Delta variant of Covid on the rise and society re-opening, immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh offered his usual sound advice. Sarah, Garrett and the Mallon children get on with life but there's always a defibrillator in close proximity and for good reason. Camper van enthusiast Darren O'Brien, who simply loves his Volkswagen, would put the go on you to get one! A four day working week is now part and parcel of the ICE Group's modus operandi and benefiting all. Gerry's focus on Blondie rolled on and our listeners once again sorted out a stinging problem...

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