Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery School brings us another timely autumn/winter warmer in the guise of a beautiful Seafood Chowder - Yummy Yummy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Seasonal Soups Part 3

In an emotional interview Sheena Hattie recalls the short life of son Conor and the invaluable support she received from the Jack & Jill Foundation...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jack & Jill - A Family So Grateful

Following a smear test, Eileen Rushe had cell abnormalities, however, there were failures in her subsequent treatment which resulted in a cervical cancer diagnoses in late 2018. We spoke with Eileen on Late Lunch about her situation as she began treatment in January 2019 and this incredible woman joined us subsequently from time to time to speak about the highs and lows of her cancer journey. Our final conversation was just over a month ago as sadly Eileen passed away in recent days. As a tribute to her bravery in the face of adversity here's a compilation of those conversations with Eileen - May She Rest in Peace...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remembering Eileen

Early on the morning of Sunday November 1st 2020, a young mother stood on the Castlebellingham Flyover on the M1 Motorway about to jump. Bronwyn McLoughlin happened to be passing, stopped, intervened, saved her life but slipped away quietly as assistance and family members arrived on the scene. Receiving help subsequently and now feeling much better, she was desperate to make contact with the woman who she describes as her “Angel”. She called into LMFM looking to speak with Late Lunch Presenter Gerry Kelly which she did on the afternoon of Friday December 11th, hoping the woman in question would come forward. Over the weekend Bronwyn heard the podcast of the interview, contacted Gerry on Monday morning,  also willing to come on air that afternoon and share her side of the story. The woman she saved also returned and the pair spoke for the first time since that fateful day six weeks previously, in a radio moment that will live long in the memory.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The IMRO Awards 2021 Radio Moment of the Year - Saved by an Angel

Abbie Gleeson's parents paid a builder over 35k to give their bubbly 7 year old Abbie who suffers with one of the worlds most rare conditions KCNQ2 a special room of her own. The builder left them with a room with mould and rising damp. The room is unsafe for anyone not least a 7 year old with these complications, today her parents have appealed for help to give Abbie the room she needs and deserves- Listen to the story here. To donate to give Abbie her special room click here http://gofund.me/65b4dc70--  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abbie's Appeal

Slav Vavro was thirteen when diagnosed with cancer, three years on following two trips abroad for specialist treatment his battle continues, having undergone another procedure here at home in Temple Street Hospital recently. Having met Slav and his mother Nadia back in 2018 and spoken to her subsequently, Gerry called Nadia for an update on her son's situation...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forty Days and Nights for Slav

Long before his time Philip Heary Jnr went to meet his maker this week. A well known and loved man in Kells, Meath, the Northeast and beyond, the outpouring of grief and love for Philip bears testament to his universal popularity. In September 2019, following a prolonged stay in hospital and a life threatening battle with sepsis, Phillip joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch for what turned out to be an emotional conversation that offers an insight into the man that was Philip Heary - May he Rest in Eternal Peace...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Man in a Million

It's Ireland 1989 and Margaret Madden is all set to sit her Leaving Certificate. Suddenly everything changes with a pregnancy at seventeen which sees baby Sarah arrive in September. Despite intense pressure Margaret is determined to keep and rear her child. This is Margaret's Story - Baby I Love You....  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baby I Love You

Kathleen Tuite was born in the Castlepollard Mother & Baby Home where she remained with her mother for three years until she was adopted. Kathleen never saw her mother again and knew nothing of her until ten years ago when fate intervened and all was revealed.....  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kathleen - Who Am I?

On the first Late Lunch Show of 2021, LMFM paid tribute to one of Dundalk's most famous and talented sons, singer/songwriter Liam Reilly who passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Day. Colleagues from the world of music, friends and associates remembered Liam and we also return to an interview he did with Ken Murray on Late Lunch in May 2014 where he spoke extensively about his life and times.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liam Reilly Tribute

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