In the midst of the annual frenzy Fr Michael Cusack reminded us about the important things and real meaning of Christmas!  Gerry paid a visit to the Maples Montessori where the little ones were simply enchanting.  Talented Triplets Elizabeth, Katie and Sophie Ni Mhaolin who are all members of the Julianstown Youth Orchestra performed magically and had a chat with GK.  Our recently crowned "Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast" winner Betty McHugh along with son Barry and daughter Gillian (who were also incidentally in the final four) popped in to reflect on her win and pick up the Hamper!  Nigel McKenna had a word wiith us from New York and we heard from more Christmas Cuties...  

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Gerry was in his element as he opened the show in the company of internationally acclaimed stylist and brand consultant Celestine Cooney!  Ciara Burke, Karen Devine and Carmel McCarthy brought the curtain down on Women with Opinions for 2018 and selected the Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast which this year was made by Elizabeth McHugh - Congratulations!  And to round of Thursday's matters John McKeown told us about his unusual plans for Christmas Day?  

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Tara Walker and Rick Kronje teamed up to bring us all the best for a Festive Feast!  Move over Ronan - nephew Josh Keating has a wonderful voice which he's using to raise funds for the Marie Keating Foundation.  While Ricky Gerrard has produced three volumes about places of work in Drogheda through the years and they're simply brilliant! 

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Declan Bailey joined us for his annual Christmas Gadgets and Gizmos feature. Lots of ideas here for that gadget loving person in your life! 

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Today on Late Lunch 3 authors from the one family joined us instudio to discuss their festive Christmas memories Oisin, Erika and Kunak Mc Gann discussed everything from favourite santa gifts, competitive board games and how they love to spend Christmas as a big family. We heard another of our brilliant Christmas cuties, Declan Bailey was in to talk top tech presents for the technology lover in your home and Sinead Kelly was on hand as always to answer all your pet questions. 

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Grounds for Optimism as Louth County Council confirm the sale of land in Dundalk to Louth GAA for the new county grounds - county board treasurer Aidan Berrill was naturally really pleased.  Mia Madden and Shane Hegarty brought us their recommendations for childrens and young adult books this Christmas!  Tony Conlon rounded off the motoring year in the company of Nicky Smith, Peter Doran and Donal Watters.  Whilst Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel brought us her best of the best destinations and suggestions for a range of holiday scenarios.

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Meath Libraries Writer in Residence Shane Hegarty and Mia Madden bring us their Children and Young Adult book picks for Christmas 2018!! 

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In 2017 Eddie West faced the abyss - today he's in a very good place and telling his story to help others.  Nicky Kyle took us from Tunnel to Table in her Mid-Winter special.  Margaret Madden named her Book of the Year and had lots of great recommendations for those Christmas stockings!  While Andrea McMahon from Kilmoon Cross Nurseries told us how to care for her Poinsettias (they're only growing 100,000)!!  

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We joined the crew from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre for their Christmas Party and a very special Late Lunch! 

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The irrepressible Neil Delamere paid us his annual visit and the yearly laughter-fest ensued!  Gavin Duffy and Eddie Caffrey were glowing in their tributes to our friend and colleague Dermot Finglas the voice of Country Music who passed away last evening.  Long-time Editor of Phoenix Magazine Paddy Prendiville popped in for a chat.  And boy has Mark Duffy taken to photography like a duck to water - his first collection "Louth Rediscovered" is outstanding!!

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