Declan Bailey from Business Tech Help brings us his selection of technology best buys this Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At sixteen, Kells barber Joe Mongey or "Chops" as he's known, is already showing his potential as a top stylist and is a young man with hairdressing the world over on his radar, as we discovered in an engaging conversation with Gerry.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie explains why it's important to support local businesses this Christmas more than ever while offering suggestions for gifting and things to do and see this festive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The clean up is well underway in Blackrock village following yesterday's high water that entered a number of shops on the promenade. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie offered lots of advice around Christmas purchases and events but especially emphasised the need to support our local businesses. Eddie Lyons and David Cullivan dropped by to reflect on Navan Rugby Club's centenary and Sinead Burke brought her keen observational gaze to bear on Christmas gifting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ultan Moran was so insightful about his place of work Glasnevin cemetery, James Power owner of uPhone in Drogheda told us about the impact the falling Christmas lights had on his business, Mary Sadlier the tour de force driving Coole Swan forward popped in for a wonderful catch-up and Falyn Mackey is so happy she has her pooches back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime writer Paul Williams about his new book Crooks 2, Ope Stephen and his mother Antonia bringing a whole new taste to the Northeast, Aoife McPartlin dissects the life cycles of our Irish owls and Jarlath Fitzsimons doesn't want his customers to miss out on a pint! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO and founder of Coole Swan Mary Sadlier, a liqueur born, raised and now sold all over the world from county Meath, popped into Late Lunch for a lively and most insightful conversation that had something for every prospective entrepreneur and potential business owner. What a success story Mary, her small dedicated team and Coole Swan are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry really enjoyed his chat with Dundalk man Ultan Moran, who is Digital Marketing and Heritage Officer at Ireland's national cemetery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Power, owner of uPhone in the heart of Drogheda, saw business drop 75%, as he had to close last Friday until today, following the coming down of Christmas lights outside his premises. He also believes Drogheda needs some special attention to revive retail in the town centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know there are only three species of owl found in Ireland and they're not the ones that go too wit too woo? Aoife McPartlin from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland took us through the life cycle and lots more about our Irish owls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ope Stephen and his mother Antonia popped into Late Lunch to tell us all about their emerging exciting and different Too Good food business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Williams has plotted a second journey through the darker side of the Irish state and it's criminal actors of all shades in his brilliant new book Crooks 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch paid a visit to Mo Chara and what an afternoon we enjoyed in the company of Cillian, Vincent and Oisin, the boys who have created something really special in the heart of Dundalk. The crack was mighty as we enjoyed the banter with the boys, Charles Handy from the Mary Wallopers, Jason McGee an expert in the brewing history of the town, especially McArdle Moore brewery and Brian McMahon whose wonderful "My Kind Of Town" exhibition is on show upstairs in Mo Chara. We also had our regulars on Friday as David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action, Deirdre O'Kane delivered classic comedy and a TV theme proved a doddle for listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Bannon has produced the definitive story of an incredible year for Louth Football, encompassing all aspects of the game from inter-county to club fare, with a detailed feature on every club. It's a must have for Louth people in the year that elusive Delaney Cup was won for the first time in 68 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On what his now his annual visit to Gerry on Late Lunch, among the humorous topics Neil covered were; his sporting prowess, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's TLT gig in Drogheda, drinking in parliament and his appearances on Countdown... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The irrepressible Neil Delamere, Eddie Tuite's thoughts on reviving Drogheda town centre, Dan Bannon's brilliant Louth yearbook and Laura Torris finding solace in mountain climbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating twenty years in business today, Late Lunch just had to be at Antonia's Bookstore in Trim, to mark a milestone for the most fabulous independent bookstore and its owner Antonia Daly! We were delighted to chat with authors Roisin O'Donnell, Myles Dungan and Tatyana Feeney, Ivan O'Brien from the O'Brien Press, children from St Patrick's national school who are avid readers, Charley and Sadie Ayton who love Antonia's so much they're promoting the bookstore on TikTok, number one customer Aileen Wynn and Barbra Howlett who told us how she' s living the dream working with Antonia for seventeen wonderful years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planning expert Dr Conor Skehan made some salient observations and offered practical and concrete suggestions as to how the heart of Drogheda town could be reinvigorated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Skehan on his ways to reinvigorate the heart of Drogheda, Leah Barniville playing Cinderella in Cork, Eoin Maguire serving up great coffee and more in Dundalk and Peter Kermath lionising Movember! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisters Aisling Muckian and Aine Mallie diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks of each other, new Ladies Gaelic Football Association CEO Lyn Savage, Irish History Book of the Year author Nicola Pierce and Nicky Kyle's gifts for gardeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.