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Gerry, who loves his colourful socks, was delighted to have a chat with Finbar Barry, dad of Thomas, the young man whose business is Thomas's Trendy Socks and our listeners socked it back to us throughout the afternoon! Gerry Scullion is the King of Kefir, Niall Hatch from Birdwatch explained the dawn chorus and Tracy Carroll has at long last secured assistance in school for her daughter Willow.

Dr Mohamed Shaalan, recently returned from war torn Gaza, told us what he encountered while there. Powerlifter Casey Fitzgerald is aiming for the Paralympics in Los Angeles. Jillian Stout has penned her first steamy novel and Charles Coyle is almost ready to reveal his new rollercoasters at Emerald Park.

Sharon Connolly recalled memories of her courtship, wedding 37 years ago, what it all cost and the honeymoon that hasn't happened yet! Dr Ken Whelan confirmed the critical state of Irish wild salmon stocks and what's needed to save the king of fish. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie offered lots of practical advice about communions as Charlie McGettigan reflected on winning Eurovision on this day in 1994.

Former UEFA & FIFA and Hanging Judge Podcaster Dr Errol Sweeney believes VAR should be retained for now? Konmari consultant Aidan Gately pointed us in the right direction to declutter our lives. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered a raft of questions from listeners and Ruth Conefrey from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland told us about the aims of their new learning portal...

Lisa Smith, who loves and knows her fashion, today brought us lots of information and advice on trends for Spring and early Summer. Irene Gahan from Academy Books reviewed and recommended some cracking reads, Rick Cronje chipped in with wonderful wines and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action.

Navan actor, writer and producer Claire Birmingham is heading back to her home from home in Los Angeles where she has a short film screening at the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival and to complete work on her new movie. Gerry really enjoyed the craic with Val Troy and Orla Doherty, aka comedy duo ChatterBoxx! He also waxed lyrical about Niamh Donnellan's new children's book Little Irish Folklore Friends and heard from Lorcan Fisher about a mammoth challenge he's undertaking with four friends.

Journalist John Kierans pulled no punches as he called out the neglect of his hometown Drogheda. Darius Kierans and Peter Smith have guided Glebe North to their first ever FAI Intermediate Cup Final. Legendary Irish dancing teacher Mona Roddy and her daughter Dearbhla Lennon joined us to tell their lovely story ahead of appearing on the Repair Shop on BBC1 tonight. And Andy McGuinnety explained the concept of Walking Football which is really taking off at Rossin Rovers.

Hang 'Em High, Low or How? Washing on the clothes line sorted by our listeners! Water Wars now and into the future unless we act soon says Emeritus Professor John Sweeney. TY Students from Meath and Louth all set for the great Northeast cookery battle tomorrow and farmer Ivan Curran is working flat out to get his crops into the ground as the weather improves.

No better man to have a chat with on Earth Day than Bobby McCormack CEO of Development Perspectives. Tristan Lennon is a young man living with autism, who despite the naysayers, is achieving so much at University. Pharmacist Kathy Maher had lots of advice for those suffering with Hay fever and Sarah Daly told of the wonderful asset Creative Spark is to Dundalk and the Northeast.