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Meath based Venezuelan Maria Isabel Meza Silva reflected on the fractious situation in her homeland, USA based Jim Bishop offered his take on his President's foibles, Showcase bound Louth businesswomen joined us and Eamonn Norris who counts Emmerdale among his directorial career had his say on Corriedale

Though now living far away from home in Bettystown County Meath, the situation in Venezuela and violent death of her father, is never far away from the thoughts of Maria Isabel Meza Silva, who welcomes the removal of President Nicolas Maduro by the USA but only if it leads to regime change through democratic elections.

Celebrating the Three Kings in Spain and Little Christmas in Ireland, An Post not doing a Danish on its letter delivery service and Vincent's welcoming donations during business hours.

Folklorist Michael Fortune says Nollaig na mBan isn't an Irish tradition in most of the country, rather Little Christmas which is part and parcel of the past.

Laura Armada tells about today in her native Spain, a public holiday, which is more important than Christmas or New Year's Day to Spaniards.

Peadar O'Boyle was merely 623 grams when born, now four years old, the little boy has overcome so many challenges and now wants to walk. His mum Ruth tells his story..

As we roll into the New Year, Sarah Carey offered her thoughts on our country as a place to live and the challenges women in Ireland face. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch encouraged us to feed the birds especially during this harsh spell of weather. Chris Kelly from Coolronan Dog Rescue, who has puppies for adoption, called on owners to have their dogs neutered. Ruth O'Boyle's little boy Peadar has made remarkable progress since his premature birth and now needs continued support which will make a huge difference to his life. While David Sheehan joined us to talk about Ruben Amorim's earlier sacking at Manchester United as Wilfried Nancy is now also sacked by Celtic.

The Mornington Vocal Academy brought us some festive tunes, our Christmas Pudding winner Sheelagh Phelan popped in for a chat, Cormac Ferriter sang Killeagh, Eabha Flynn recited Christmas poems, Pippa Kelly sang as gaeilge and Kilkerley's Nigel McKenna said hello from Montreal.

The final five; Sheelagh Phelan, Mary Finegan, Jodi Carey, Mary McHale and Sheila O'Neill's Christmas Puddings underwent intense tasting as our judges; Colette Nugent, Brian Farrelly and Louise Walsh decided whose Pudding would carry off the prestigious title this year!