The Lunchbox: Recent Episodes
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Geoff Harris is a legend on WLR! With a top-notch playlist and a trip down memory lane on The Time Tunnel, any music fan will love The Lunchbox. Geoff also covers all the big gigs and festivals across the county and regularly takes The Lunchbox out and about to the heart of what’s happening in Waterford.
Christy has teamed up with Don Mescall to created "The man who stayed alive," which is released this Autumn. He tells Geoff on The Lunchbox that working on the album during the Pandemic has been very cathartic.
Changing with the times, Alf bring us 'That's Life- The Story of Frank Sinatra' via live stream. He told Geoff all about it.
Geoff spoke to Spraoi artistic director, Mike Leahy about The Spraoi street arts installations at George’s Street, Arundel Square, Michael Street and Lady Lane.
Geoff spoke to Norma Sheahan about her show 'Heal your hole' coming to the Theatre Royal on Friday August 14th.
Willie Chester is running 300 miles to raise funds for Diabetes Ireland. He spoke to Geoff about his inspiration for the run, his 11 year old Eve.
Children's Grouplink are hosting a fundraiser at the premises at Oakvilla, Military Road. Brendan Halligan spoke to Geoff about the event.
Geoff spoke to Ruth Anne Cunningham who was involved with Irish Women in Harmony who recorded the Cranberries song in aid of Safe Ireland
Karl Spain is hosting an online comedy gig called 'Karnival' on Friday. He told Geoff all about it,
Geoff speaks to Nora Boland about the Imagine Arts Festival which will take place in October.
Geoff speaks to Newfoundland pub owner D'arcy Broderick about their Covid Concert series.
Geoff spoke to Paul Brady about his new single and about what he has been up to during the pandemic.
Geoff spoke to Rosie Bent from GIY about the Innocent Big Grow, a great initiative to get the kids involved in GIY at home.
Geoff spoke to Sargent Ryan Doherty, who works with the NYPD about how New York has been coping during the Covid19 Pandemic.
Andrew Quinn from Waterford Animal Welfare joins Geoff for a chat about how they are trying to raise funds during the pandemic and also how they are helping people during this time.
Waterford Film Centre is a non-profit, members based organisation dedicated to the development of film as an artistic medium in the South East of Ireland. They have a Waterford Made Film Festival running and Geoff spoke to Ollie Breslin about it.
Geoff spoke to Ger O'Donovan, who is part of the 'Covid Tech Help' who are a helpline for older people cocooning who are in need of assistance with technology.
Geoff spoke to Michael English about his special song with a host of friends called 'Come Sing with Me'
This song is dedicated to the silent hero. The people over the age of 70 who are cocooning, the people providing for these people, all those who are living alone throughout this pandemic, everyone working night and day to help people survive.
This song is for you.
Written by Michael English and performed by Michael and his friends from the world of show business including Patrick Bergin, Mike Denver, Sean Keane, Red Hurley, Jimmy Buckley, Joe Brolly, Brian Dunphy from the High Kings, Mary Byrne, Cliona Hagan, Stars from Fair City & Dancing with the Stars & a whole host of other talented musicians.
Geoff spoke to Paula Fitzgerald, from Tail Trails, a dog walking service based in Tramore. Paula has decided to offer her services free of charge to the elderly, sick, or those cocooning during covid19.
Geoff spoke to Jim Griffin, who is involved with the Covid19 Waterford community action group, about what they have been doing the last few weeks.
Donnchadh Gough spoke to Geoff about the release of a trad album from the Local in Dungarvan.
Benny McCarthy Donnchadh Gough Mollaí Gough Brendan Clancy Noel Clancy Paddy Tutty Karen Dolan Jeremy Saich Seamus Connolly Richard O' Gorman Ismay Drohan Barry Duffy Joe Power Joe Brennan John Young John Nugent Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl Ciarán Ó Gealbháin Dónal Clancy
Geoff spoke to Farmview presenter Kieran O Connor about how farmers are coping with the current Covid 19 situation.
Waterford's Jamie Beamish tells Geoff about his role in 'Extra Ordinary' which is now available on Netflix.
A Celebration of The Eagles by Johnny Brady, Simon Casey, Nigel Connell & The Sheerin Family Band is coming to the Theatre Royal in April 2nd. Geoff hears all about it.
Geoff spoke to Des Bishop who is coming to the Theatre Royal in April with his new show Mia Mamma.
Geoff is speaking to Leo Sayer, the Gammy Award-winning and international chart-topping British music legend will be performing at the Bord Gais Theatre on March 14th.
Geoff spoke to Waterford native Keith Barry, who is bringing his newest show, Insanity, to the Woodlands on March 14th. He even performed a trick on Geoff.
Geoff spoke to Mojo about his part in the upcoming show The Full Monty in the Theatre Royal.
Geoff spoke to Martine Rogers about her new play coming to Garter Lane in April.
“Well, The Show Must Go On!” is written and directed by Martine Rogers.Set in a Waterford town, a struggling drama group “The Deise Players” attempts to stage a momentous production. Anyone who has been involved on committees will relate to the politics and undertones that filter through this play from start to finish.
You will laugh because it’s funny but mainly because you will identify with the characters
Geoff spoke to Ciarán Rosney, who is coming to the Theatre Royal on Friday March 6th with his 5 Piece Band for 'Gentle on my mind- the Glen Campbell Story.
The Show will take you on a Truly Amazing Journey with some of Glen Campbells Best known hits, From Rhinestone Cowboy to Wichita Lineman and Unique to this Show will be Ciaran’s unrivalled interpretation of Glens Guitar Playing Abilities.
Geoff spoke to TY Co-ordinator Catherine O'Sullivan and students Jerely and Sarah from the Presentation Secondary School about their upcoming Musical, Hairspray.
Geoff spoke to Kieran O' Connor about the upcoming Cheltenham Festival and the Cheltenham preview nights that are coming up in Waterford.
The Camino Society will hold an information day at St Patricks Gateway Centre, Patrick Street, Waterford on the 29th of February (10am to 12noon) for pilgrims who may be thinking of walking the Camino. The Society is non-political, non-sectarian and non-denominational, encompassing all of Ireland and is open to all. Please see caminosociety.com for further information.
Geoff spoke to Michael Sherlock from the society.
Geoff spoke to Dancing with the Stars contestant Lottie Ryan about her participation on the show, which is half way through its season.
Geoff spoke to Jake Carter about his new song and also the musical he is part of in Kinsale at the moment.
Geoff spoke to Brendan O'Carroll about the huge success of Mrs. Browns Boys and the additional show they are playing at the Marquee in Cork this summer.
Geoff spoke to Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella about their latest tour which kicks off at the Theatre Royal on Friday, February 28th.
Due to popular demand Stagemad Theatre Company are thrilled to return to Garter Lane Theatre and Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre with Waterford playwright Noel Kelly’s highly acclaimed “Jetty Stars”.
The play has been selected to be part of International Fringe Festival, Brighton, UK, and the famous Edinburgh Fringe in May and August 2020.
Geoff spoke to Noel about the success of the play.
Geoff spoke to Des Hopkins about the Jazz weekend coming up this weekend at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan.
Geoff spoke to Ryan Andrews, a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, about the show.
Geoff's wife Jean reckons he will win!!
Gar Campion, the greatest hurler in the world….of Ireland, brings his brand new show “An Audience With Gar Campion” to Garter Lane.
Disgraced after becoming the first hurler to be banned for the game for failing a drugs test for PEDs, Gar is forced to take a job coaching a new hurling team of misfits in Brooklyn to pay back a debt and runs into an old flame in the Big Apple.
Tony Kelly spoke to Geoff about the show coming to Garter Lane on March 5th.
Geoff spoke to Áine Uí Fhoghlú about Waterford City & County Council’s Tionól na nDéise 2020 lecture series which starts in Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn on Saturday, 8th of February at 2.30pm, with Áine, who will give a talk on sean-nós singers and songs from the past and all are welcome to attend this free event.
Waterford singer, Tara Kennedy (Aliensincaves) has a gig coming up on Saturday, February 22 at 8 PM in St. Patrick's Gateway.
Connie Francis dominated the American charts in the 50’s and 60’s with huge hits like Stupid Cupid, Lipstick on your Collar, Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool and Carolina Moon. Alf McCarthy from the Great Singalong Songbook team tells Geoff about the upcoming show about Connie and her doomed love affair with singer Bobby Darin.
Geoff spoke to Keith Barry about his upcoming tour, what he has been up to over the last year and his early years in magic.
Geoff is joined by Maria Kesselman who is part of the Viennese Strauss Gala taking place in the Theatre Royal on Thursday, February 6th.
On Fri, Feb 7th, Brideview Drama Group will stage their production of Tom Murphy’s play, “Bailegangaire” in The Theatre in Ballymacarbry Community Centre. Geoff spoke to Jim Ryan about the upcoming production.
Geoff spoke to Eddi Reader ahead of her concert at the Theatre Royal on Saturday February 15th with Support Act Jill Jackson.
Mike Denver is coming to the Theatre Royal on his tour and spoke to Geoff about what he has been up to.
My Fair Lady is coming to the Theatre Royal stage later this year. Geoff spoke to Director Andrew Holden about he Waterford Musical Society production.
Hugh O'Donnell and Gavin O'Leary speak about the varie-tea party happening in the Park Hotel on Friday January 31st.
Finbar Wright, Ireland’s best-loved popular entertainer and award-winning recording artist, returns to the Church of St. Joseph, St. Benildus & St Mary, Waterford, on Sunday February 2nd for another glorious concert packed with great humour and passionate music. Geoff spoke to Finbar about what he has been up to.
Nathan Carter has teamed up with the High Kings for his latest single, May the Road Rise. Geoff spoke to Nathan about working with the lads and what he has been up to.
Pat McEvoy dropped into studio to tell Geoff about the upcoming Green Room awards, celebrating local performers.
The 3rd annual BIG Quiz is taking place on Friday 7th February at St. Anne’s Tennis Club, Waterford. Geoff spoke to Brendan from Children's Grouplink about the event.
Leslie Hughes chats to Geoff about the 9th Annual Frank Leahy 5 mile run (and 3 mile walk) which takes place on Sunday January 19th.
Geoff spoke to Mary Boland, Manager of the Theatre Royal, about what is coming up this Spring season at the Theatre. Plenty for all ages including comedy, musicals and even a baby shark show.
Glenn Murphy dropped in for a chat with Geoff about his upcoming gigs in Garter Lane in aid of the Be a little star WLR Christmas Appeal.
That's a more- Christmas with Dean Martin is coming to the Theatre Royal on Monday December 16th at 7.30pm. Geoff spoke to Alf McCarthy from the Great Singalong Songbook group about the night.
Geoff spoke to Mickey Joe Harte about his new single with Rory Gallagher which has been released to raise funds for the Peter McVerry Trust.
Geoff caught up with Tommy Fleming to see what he has been up to and to hear of his return to Waterford in the new year.
Carmel and Bronwyn from Clem Jacob Hire joined Geoff to chat about their involvement in Red to Work day in aid of St. Vincent de Paul as part of the WLR Christmas Appeal.
Geoff hears from members of Simon about their Christmas song with the High Hopes Choir.
Geoff spoke to Neven McGuire about the perfect Christmas and his new show Neven's Waterford Christmas.
Kara Baumann joined Geoff for a chat about he exciting nomination for the White Strand Foroige Youth Club.
Geoff speaks to Mooncoin native, Darren Holden about the new Christmas song from the High Kings and what the lads have been up to.
Mike Fox from Waterford band Chimpanbee spoke to Geoff about the latestn news with the band.
Aileen Hogan joined Geoff on air to talk about the Dungarvan Town Panto- Repunzel- A Tangled Panto which starts tomorrow night.
Geoff spoke to Fergus Hogan who will launch his book of poetry, Bittern Cry, on Friday in the Book Centre.
The Screaming Orphans dropped into Geoff in studio in Dungarvan to tell him all about what theyve been up to this year.
Barony of Gaultier Historical Society will hold a talk ‘Knowing Your Place: – Newtown/Dunmore Roads- Its History and Development by Joe Falvey at 8pm on Wednesday November 20th in the Woodlands Hotel and will feature the stories of Waterford Castle, Ardkeen and other Big Houses, such as Newtown, Mount Pleasant, Ballinakill, Grantstown, Glenville, Maypark, Prospect, and others of historical significance in the City end of the Barony. Geoff spoke to Joe about what he will be talking about.
The High Hopes choir have some gigs coming up over the next few weeks. Geoff spoke to Martin Travis to find out about where people can catch them.
Phil Coulter is coming to the Theatre Royal on Sunday November 17th. Geoff spoke to him about his career which spans over 50 years.
Don Mescall joins Geoff to talk about his upcoming gig in Limerick with contributions from Irish and international artists including Gary Brooker (lead singer of the rock band Procol Harum), Frances Black, American Grammy award winning songwriter Mike Reid (“I Can’t Make You Love Me”), Gregg Sutton (hit songwriter and previously with Bob Dylan’s band ), Paul Brady, Beibei Wang (acclaimed Chinese operatic artist),Will Robinson (No.1 Nashville songwriter), Brian Kennedy, Bazil Meade MBE (founder and choir master of the London Community Gospel Choir), The Curraghgower Singers, St. Mary’s Choir from Newport and Ahane soprano Siobhan Egan.
Geoff gets details about the Annual Gala Concert with the Ryan Turner Band happening at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Monday November 11th. Funds raised will go to the First Responders in Youghal.
Geoff spoke to Alf McCarthy from the Great Singalong Songbook about the upcoming 'Over the Rainbow' the Judy Garland show which is coming to the Theatre Royal on Sunday, November 10th.
Geoff spoke to Mary Byrne, who is coming to the Theatre Royal on Thursday November 7th in the hilarious comedy Dirty Dusting.
Geoff speaks to Michael Drummy about the upcoming fundraiser for the RNLI Helvick head lifeboat station.
Mike Hanrahan from Stocktons Wing spoke to Geoff about what he has been up to, from book writing, learning to be a chef and of course his music career. He is playing in the Haven Hotel, Dunmore East on Friday November 8th.
Jack O Connor from the Irish branch of the Movember Foundation gives Geoff details on this years fundraising and how you can get involved.
Geoff speaks to Pat McEvoy from the Munster Express about Cats the Musical which takes place in the Theatre Royal this week.
Geoff spoke to Aidan Quigley from Loftus Hall about whats been happening at Ireland's most haunted house.
Margaret Fitzgerald tells Geoff all about the upcoming charity social dance in Cappoquin with funds raised for the south east radiotherapy trust.
Niamh Colbert from Spraoi popped into Geoff to talk about the Wicked Woods coming to the Greenway at WIT Arena for Halloween.
Geoff catches up with Simon Casey after the release of his version of Fields of Athenry.
Geoff hears all about the goings on at the National Ploughing Championships at Fennagh, Co. Carlow.
Geoff spoke to Noelle Clarke about her upcoming role in 'Jetty Stars', a play written originally for radio by Noel Kelly.
Mary Greene from Greenshine tells Geoff about their album and an upcoming gig in Tramore.
Tommy Ryan spoke to Geoff about whats coming up at the Harvest Festival this weekend in the city.
Geoff hears from Helen Forristal, Director of nursing services at the Marie Keating Foundation about the events they have coming up in Waterford.
Geoff spoke to Mary Boland from the Theatre Royal about whats coming up for the autumn season.
Geoff speaks to Diarmuid Ring from Cliona's Foundation about an upcoming fundraising bag pack in Dunnes Stores in Waterford.
Deirdre O' Kane brings the hilarious 'A Line of O'Kane' to the Theatre Royal on Friday, August 30th. Supported Gearoid Farrelly, this show is a must see.
Deirdre spoke to Geoff about what she has been up to over the summer and her recent relocation back to Ireland.
In Crowman, Jon plays numerous characters both comic and tragic but the primary one is Dan, a man in his 50s who is living alone.
When he hears about the passing of a dear friend, he is forced to look back on his own troubled youth and face up to his demons.
Jon spoke to Geoff about the run coming up at the Theatre Royal.
Geoff spoke to Niall Griffin from the Waterford Musical Society about their upcoming fundraiser- Voices of the Vestibule.
John and Ger from Dungarvan Lions Club about the fundraiser at the Walled Garden at Woodhouse by WLR FM