Meath GAA Star and All Ireland Intermediate Player of the Year Vikki Wall speaks about the abuse she had to endure from the sidelines. The ambiance of our homes is so important to our well being as Room Junkie Anne Tuohy explains. Co-founder of Food Cloud Aoibheann O'Brien was only too glad to focus on her passion - Food Waste! Our Tom Jones story took a local twist and Leon Blanche previewed the big games in the Premier League.

 

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At the eleventh hour Joe Armstrong decided the priesthood wasn't for him and now he's of no faith. Fiona Brennan believes all good and love in life emanates from self-love. June Tinsley explained why visual impairment shouldn't deny anyone the joy of books or reading. Young farmer Timmy Teahan's ewe has given birth to sextuplets, Jim Marry's making ice cream with a twist, we enjoyed some younger readers and the Tom Jones story got personal..

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There's a whole other side to illegal Adoptions in Ireland as Aoife Hegarty from RTE Investigates reveals. All meat is not good for us according to a major new study , Dr. Keren Papier speaks about the findings. Sir Ken Robinson believes our education system is killing creativity in children - his TED talk brilliantly underpins his argument. Battling terminal cancer, Eileen Rushe has had her day in court. Tommy O'Rourke once from Dundalk is a very happy Italian resident now! Ireland's only and recently opened Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital near Navan is busy and our Tom Jones story took us through the 70's & 80's...

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Meath horse trainer Gordon Elliott's future hangs in the balance, fellow trainer Ger Lyons and David Jennings from the Racing Post have their say. Professor Paul Moynagh brought us the latest on Covid, Fr Sean McDonaghs new book about the future of jobs and work is thought provoking while Home of the year judge Hugh Wallace gave us a preview of a house in Louth he's visiting on tonight's show. All fur and no knickersSinead Burke's onto something with her Banter, Niall Hatch from Birdwatch spoke of the importance of nesting season for our feathered friends and our Tom Jones story moseyed on....

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Call the Midwife! No need Supergran Madeleine Duffy was there to deliver her grandson! The frogs they are a croaking - yes its spawning season and Nuala Madigan knows all about our Anura. DKIT Lecturer Aine McHugh is a collaborator in a world-wide study on the impact of Covid 19 to which anyone can make a submission. Irish Times Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch reflected on the return of Donald Trump into the public eye and how new President Joe Biden has been faring. Meath band NOAH look set for the Big Time while Tom Jones became Gerry's latest Featured Artist of the Wee

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Cavan plumber Nedser Carolan is a TikTok sensation thanks to daughter Jane! No holds barred in conversation between John Kierans and Ciara Burke. A pair of crackers from Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje, the weekend in Sport with Leon Blanche and the Adele story went out on a high with 007 blockbuster. Oh and PS our listeners love a riddle!!!

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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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