LMFM Late Lunch Listen Back

Out and about today at the Meath Retrofit Expo where we heard from a range of experts about what supports are out there for home and business owners who want to become more energy efficient and sustainable.

Darragh McCullough, wife Aoife and new baby Grace are all doing well in Cyprus waiting for the paperwork which will allow the family return to Ireland soon. Anne Chamber's new biography about TK Whittaker "Man of the 20th Century", makes for fascinating reading and is so relevant today. Maria Macklin sorted the boys first and also had some super advice for ladies springtime fashion. While wheelchair user Conor McAuley told us why accessibility is still no joke.

Nichola Sheridan and her coach David Carrie had the banter about Nichola winning the first ever Dublin City Half Marathon. Environmental Scientist Marie Louise Heffernan told of the potential negative implications of wind turbines off the Northeast and North Dublin coasts. Sleep expert Sine Dunne believes the clocks changing affects our bodies and minds is ways we don't fully understand. And we heard about a project to encourage reading books being undertaken by students from St Oliver's Community College in Drogheda.

Another emotional day as Maggie Maguire moves on from LMFM after twenty-six years! Grace Tierney loves fooling around with words, Rick Cronje's passion is wine and David Sheehan knows his Sport!

Pat Mullaney has a gripe with the parking app charges in Navan, Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads, Shane Kelly & Gemma O' Donoghue are taking Drogheda Homeless Aid forward and Eileen Meenan sang "Living Doll" for her Supper!

Having heard Barbara Carr tell her story of resilience, grit and determination on Late Lunch last week, An Gobha Tom King, wanted to meet and gift one of his amazing St Brigid's crosses to her! In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin took us through the life of our native Irish Hare. John Hoey and his Vintage Motor comrades are raising funds for the new Peregrine House cancer support centre in Ardee. And celebrity councillor Paddy Meade is ready for any Jungle Challenge that comes his way!

Pat Harty reflected on his health five years on from his near death from Covid-19. We heard why the apprenticeship route is to be recommended, Sinead Kelly brought us her best veterinary advice and Jim Gorman is proud to be Irish boxing team manager for the international match at his Holy Family Boxing Club!

Child protection expert Shane Dunphy offered his conclusions from the Netflix drama Adolescence. Ollan Herr believes he has the solution to the algae problem in our rivers and lakes. Ronan Whitty CEO of the Mill Enterprise Hub told of an opportunity to businesses to learn more about trading with the USA. And we found that mystery walking man for Gerry Sweetman!

Food critic Patrick Hanlon talked about the price of steak on restaurant menus which he believes will continue to rise. Gerry Sweetman is looking for the mystery early morning walking man he's been acknowledging as he passes in his car for a decade! On World Down Syndrome Day Liam Foley and Ellie Ryan popped in for a lovely chat and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action.