A year ago today, diagnosed with Covid, Pat Harty faced into a battle for his life and survived but is still facing challenges on a daily basis. Swallows, Swifts and Martins yes Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland really knows his birds! Rejection is the mother of determination to succeed when you hear Fergus Grimes story as he's about to launch his new business - an App called Score Beo. John M Shanahan joined us from Houston Texas in light of the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd and we heard more about Country Boy Glen Campbell our Artist of the Week.

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought his knowledge and expertise to bear on the latest Covid situation. It's book number 21 from the wonderful Cathy Kelly, touching on a issue close to home for one of our most successful and best loved Irish authors. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly comprehensively dealt with listeners questions, Ballymakenny Farm's Maria Flynn is chuffed with their Irish Food Guild award and Gerry rolled on with his Artist of the Week Glen Campbell...

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A European Soccer Super League - pie in the sky or a possibility? Paul Lennon from the Irish Daily Star believes there will be change but....The greatest cause of domestic conflict is the division of tasks and responsibilities - Paula Fyans believes men can do more and women must ensure they do for the overall good. Irish Times Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch covered a multitude including escalation gun crime. A day in the life of a Healthcare assistant though the eyes of Vivienne D'arcy and Gerry is on the case of Glen Campbell his Artist of the Week.

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We pressed the nostalgia button once more with listeners as Kunak McGann joined us to recall the street and schoolyard games of yesteryear. Dunboyne College has a new four legged member of staff? Tara Walker put some Spring onto our tables with lamb as the centerpiece. Leon Blanche previewed soccer at home and abroad while Gerry concluded his ELO story....

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Full vaccinated and looking forward with optimism that's Anna McKenna. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots of advice about how to provide good nutrition and variety on the school lunchbox. Sian Horn knows a thing or two about succeeding in business and she's now in the business of helping other women. Conor Kerley's Phytafix has been acknowleged internationally with a major award and well deserved too. You told us about your favourite sambo and Gerry's ELO story rolled along...

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Kyle Carney, who's a recovering addict and lost one of his best friends to a drug overdose recently, spoke about addiction, loss and its challenges. Chris McGale was making millions on Wall Street but walked away from it all - The Million Dollar Irishman is some story. Soup Kitchen founder Mark O'Neill reflected on the challenges he's faced this last year. We touched base with a regular Late Lunch listener in the West Scottish Highlands and heard more about Artists of the Week ELO...

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Professor Paul Moynagh brought his usual sense of logic and calm to the issues surrounding the roll out of the Covid vaccination program. Colleen McNally remembered her son Daragh who had autism and passed away after a short illness in November 2019. The NCT and electric vehicle subsidies were among the items featured by our Motoring correspondent Tony Conlon. A mobile sauna to your door - yes Liam Irwin's Hot Box is coming your way soon and Gerry gave a spin to his favourite ELO song as their story continued...

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How to be Happy - Professor Brendan Kelly outlines the ways and means in his new book which he talked about today. Sheila Bailey recalled her time working with the late Duke of Edinburgh. Dr Vanessa Woods is using poetry to advance knowledge about the importance of nutrition in the food we eat. Jim Dreaper paid tribute to his friend Ger Dowd and an ELO hit single began our focus Birmingham's finest!

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Shane Kenny's ice cream is in demand in the Big Apple and he has plans to spread the love further afield. Lord Henry Mountcharles was in great form for several reasons and teased of not one but two concerts at Slane in 2022. Young John Quail is showing promise with a blooming good idea while Fiona Gratzer MD of Unislim has had to re-invent her business model with great success.We concluded our focus on the life and music of Roy Orbison as Leon Blanche previewed the big weekend in Sport.

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Dr Daniel McCartney's Vitamin D campaign finally pays dividends, Kate Gunn is alcohol free since 2016 and loving life, Nicky Kyle offered lots of wonderful advice for the vegetable gardener, we heard about real progress on a new Alzheimer's Day Care Centre and of the tragedies Artist of the Week Roy Orbison endured during his lifetime...

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