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On the line this morning is Pat O'Connell from Cork, to tell us about the surprise invitation to attend a reception in March at Buckingham Palace. It is almost three years since the Queen & Prince Philip met Pat at his fish market stall in Cork.

Dublin author Liz Nugent has been creating something of a stir with her début novel & that may be because her main character is chilling, devious and violent.

The book is titled 'Unravelling Oliver' & Liz joins John in studio this morning.

Yesterday we spoke to writer Angela Neustatter, author of 'The Year I Turn...A Quirky Guide to Aging', who reminded us that age should not define us. On the line to John is Kate King-Roberts, who will be 60 next year & is about to embark on a new career.

The other day we spoke about Lent & about sacrifice. One listener contacts us to tell us about her own plans for Holy Week & it is certainly a challenge!  Joining John on the line is Linda Chambers.

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On the line this morning, John is joined by todays contestants to win a trip to Chicago for St Patricks Day.

First up is Padraig Hughes followed by Maureen Smith, Seosamh O'Maolalai, Marian Nolan, Alan Howard & Derek Nelson. 

Lis Nugent returns to studio to judge our entries for todays competition - the best joke teller!

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