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Michael Flynn aka Mattress Mick joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to talk about his fascinating life & times which he has written about in his memoir "Bouncing Back". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 31st 1975 the Miami Showband were making their way back to Dublin from a a gig in Banbridge when they were stopped at what they believed to be a British Army checkpoint at Buskhill. It was a bogus checkpoint manned by loyalist terrorists members of the UVF who attempted to plant a bomb on the band's minibus. What followed was one of the worst atrocities of the troubles. The bomb prematurely exploded killing two terrorists before three band members were shot to pieces in the mayhem that followed. Incredibly Stephen Travers and Des Lee somehow survived. To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Miami Showband Massacre, Des Lee joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show on the publication of his life story "My Saxophone Saved My Life". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the height of Summer, what a joy it is to take a wander through the most wonderful garden with its creator and minder, the Insomniac Gardener Rosie May! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Hosie had the world at his feet. A talented soccer and gaelic footballer, his safe space was on the pitch. However, there was David the man and his alter ego "Hosie" and entirely different person who need alcohol and drugs to escape from reality. This is David's story told by the man himself, recalling his darkest days, before a phone call to a friend saved his life... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what was one of the first times she spoke extensively about the loss of her son Shane to a hit and run driver, Lucia O'Farrell joined Gerry Kelly in early March 2013 in what was a moving, emotional and powerful conversation, as a mother sought answers and justice for her only son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the passing of legendary Meath commentator Brendan Cummins, we return to late September 2017 and the day he retired as LMFM Head of Sport, when he joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to reflect on his life and career in broadcasting. There was also a surprise or two in store for Brendan, as some really special people dropped by to pay tribute to the great man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his first visit of the New Year to the Insomniac Gardener Rosie Maye's wonderful garden it's difficult for Gerry not to step on a Snowdrop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's fifty years today, January 27th 2025, since the death of Mother Mary Martin, foundress of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, a dynamo of a woman, who achieved so much in her lifetime and whose legacy endures here in Ireland and around the world. To mark this special anniversary, Mother Mary is once more honoured with the unveiling of her new statue at Boyle O'Reilly in Drogheda, adjacent to the wonderful hospital she founded all those years ago. And to mark the occasion, we republish a documentary, written and produced by Gerry Kelly and first aired a decade ago in 2015, about the life of one of Ireland's truly great daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 9th 2011, Dickie Rock joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show, for what turned out to be a compelling interview about his life and times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of Halloween, Late Lunch Presenter Gerry Kelly pays a visit to Rockfield House near Kells, where he encountered spirits from the other world who wander about the house, especially at this time of year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's early October and Rosie Maye's wonderful garden is in the throes of Autumn colour.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Annual Dip in the Nip took place in early September at a beach in the Northeast, when hundreds of women of all ages raced into the sea with not a stich on, to raise funds for the Northeast Cancer Research Trust and the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. On the morning Gerry Kelly went along to capture the mood and wonderful atmosphere... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry enjoyed a late summer / early autumn soiree through Rosie Maye's wonderful garden where the hydrangea, dahlias and mediterranean collections certainly caught the eye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just once on the airwaves, Jim Corcoran reflected on his life and times, when he dropped into LMFM and Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show. With the great man's passing recently, here's that conversation from July 3rd 2017. Rest in Peace Jim.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The roses are in full bloom as Gerry pays his latest visit to Mullaghdillon House and Insomniac Gardener Rosie Maye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.