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With Storm Eowyn about to land, Seamus Boland CEO of Irish Rural Link, asked that people take care of and look out for vulnerable neighbours. Caitlin Kennedy, who has been running a Naoinra in Dunshaughlin, appealed for change and support in a sector that's in crisis. Sr Isabelle Smyth reflected on the life and times of Mother Mary Martin, as the 50th anniversary of her death approaches and a new statue of foundress of the Medical Missionaries of Mary is to be unveiled in Drogheda next week. Seventy-four years and going strong, Fiona O'Connell, who's producing this years presentation of Aladdin, popped in for a chat.

The Crosby's David and Katie told their wonderful story of her helping him with a kidney transplant. Dr Mark Rowe sets out small changes for lasting results in life in his excellent new book. David McDonnell Principal of Drogheda Institute of Further Education joined us ahead of the college's open day and Gus Williams invited all interested to join Royal County Beekeepers for their introduction to beekeeping course.

Psychologist Dr. Lalitta Suglani knows what's what with Catfishing, Barbara Scully is forging a new career in stand up comedy, Aonghus McAnally is searching for demo tape creators and Mog Downey is delighted waste water will not be allowed enter the Boyne River!

Fred Cooke is such a bundle of fun with a soft centre as we found out today. Professor Patricia Casey again calls for greater resources to be directed towards mental health care. One man's poison is another woman's meat as we heard when it comes to Donald Trump.

Sarah Thornburgh is organising her work around life successfully at Brownstown Homemade Crafts, singer/Songwriter Farah Elle joined us for a catch-up, David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and the late great Brendan Grace delivered the laughs.

Michael Houghton's ways to save and build a substantial nest egg for early retirement! Fr Paddy Rushe has no problem with eulogies at funerals once they're within reason. Marlese Louw told us how she makes the most beautiful jewellery and Kay McCabe explained what the Sharon Maher Creative Bursary, in memory of her late sister entails.

Sad news with the closure of popular local bookstore Academy Books, whose owner and Late Lunch book reviewer Irene Gahan joined us. Mary McArdle told us how she's mentored three generations of Unislim devotees in Dundalk. Kian Louet Feisser reflected on Carlingford Oysters fifty years in business and dance teacher Patricia Brady spoke about the upsurge in interest in jive and line dancing.

Aoife Barry, author of the brilliant "Social Capital", spoke about the lifting of restrictions on social media, its fun side and where it's all headed in the future. Local estate agent Gary Little was optimistic of greater availability of second-hand homes, cooling of asking prices but less confident on the new home front. Dog trainer Hughie Rooney spoke about the ban on XL Bully dogs and made the point that any dog has the ability to maim and kill. While our Sinead Burke believes we're entering the Age of Aquarius mushrooms and all!

As Dr Sean Owens fights for his life in intensive care after being knocked from his bicycle in Dromiskin last Monday, Pat O'Shaughnessy Honorary President of Cu Chulainn Cycling Club, raised a number of key issues about cycling and road safety. Noel Hogan Chairperson of the Drogheda Cycling Group also had his say on the same matter The Money Doctor John Lowe joined us on the publication of his 20th edition of his annual financial advice bible. Liam Irwin's Hot Box Saunas are packing them in while Tracey Meighan, originally from Navan now living in Los Angeles, is ready and packed should the wildfires threaten her home.