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Lunchtime Live
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Episodes
Lunchtime LiveIs the M50 full?
This morning on Newstalk Breakfast, Sean Keyes Executive directive of Progress Ireland spoke about the M50 being full and what to do next. Andrea was joined by…
Lunchtime LiveTravelling to Mexico for endometriosis treatment - listener story
A listener reached out to me during the week who has gone to Tijuana Mexico for treatment for endometriosis. After years of extreme pain and the fear of total…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Nostalgic Foods, CMAT Tiny Desk, James Bond
Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. 98FM’s Cathal…
Lunchtime LiveHow bad is antisocial behaviour around Halloween?
Last weekend saw a surge in Halloween related calls, with Dublin City Fire Brigade receiving 155 calls in just 8 hours. Local Councils are now going around…
Lunchtime LiveMaking Babies: Supplements in Pregnancy
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the…
Lunchtime LiveWhy do we like horror?
With Halloween fast approaching, many of you have probably cozied down to scary movies, or maybe ventured out to a haunted house. But, why is it that we enjoy…
Lunchtime LiveShould we talk about our salaries more?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in the UK has called for a ban on potential employers asking for salary history. But should it stop at…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: Health Insurance
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance…
Lunchtime LiveDo health shots actually help during flu season?
As you scroll your social media, you will likely see videos on health shots like ginger, turmeric, lemon, being the sworn secret to health. Are these shots…
Lunchtime LiveShould paternity leave be extended?
A petition calling for Ireland’s paid paternity leave to go from 2 weeks to 8 weeks has passed 10,000 signatures, with people signing in all 26 counties…
Lunchtime LiveMulhuddart sewage smell - what can be done?
Residents in North Dublin are saying that they are dealing with an unbearable stench in the Mulhuddart area… Aontú Cllr for Dublin West, Ellen Troy and Grant…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: Masterplan, Nobody Wants This, Romesh Ranganathan
Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!…
Lunchtime LiveHow was Macklemore’s 3Arena show?
Macklemore took to the stage at the 3Arena last night in the first of his three European gigs since taking a stand after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's US…
Lunchtime LiveDo we still have issues with attitudes in sport?
England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland yesterday evening after a player on the English team reported being subjected…
Lunchtime LiveAsk Me Anything: Addictions Services
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Keith Cassidy, Psychotherapist and Executive Director of Smarmore Castle Private Addiction Rehab Centre joins Andrea to answer…
Lunchtime LiveDoes Halloween put too much pressure on parents?
With Halloween fast approaching and kids beginning to dress up, has it gotten out of control? From decorations to buying costumes, and the stress of it all…
Lunchtime LiveDART disruptions - how does it impact you?
During the week, Access for All had made a post about lifts at DART stations being out of use, but that information was only available at DART stations, not…
Lunchtime LiveHow often are charity shops being used as dumping grounds?
Do we find more tat nowadays in charity shops? Is fast fashion filling them now, and are we treating them as dumping grounds for unwanted or broken pieces?…
Lunchtime LiveRegional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Lunchtime LiveDoes AI have a place in the creative industry?
Limerick City and County Council are in hot water as they posted a video promoting Christmas in the city. Why? It was generated by artificial intelligence…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Kitchen Appliances
Is your kitchen counter full of appliances, or are you always looking for neat gadgets that can be stored away? This week, The Home Squad are here to chat…
Lunchtime LiveNew Airbnb rules: more work for the host?
Under new rules set to come in, Airbnb guests will no longer have to do the annoying cleaning jobs before check out. They can no longer be asked to empty bins…
Lunchtime Live‘We Consent’ boundaries campaign controversy - what do you think?
There has been a significant wave of online discussion and public debate following this campaign by Cuan called ‘We Consent’, which is about personal…
Lunchtime LiveNavigating practical arrangements after the death of a loved one
Many listeners have had loved ones pass, and been left with the stressful practicalities following that death… So, how do you navigate the stress and grief, as…
Lunchtime LiveThe Making of Madonna!
We're doing a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the…
Lunchtime LiveArnotts ask for GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments - why?
You may have heard it today on the station: Arnotts have asked the GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments. They have said it attracts anti-social…
Lunchtime LiveNegative experience with Aer Lingus - listener story
Last week one of our listeners got in touch about an experience she had with Aer Lingus. Mags was due to get knee surgery in November but due to her condition…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Chocolate, Maura Higgins, Just Eat
Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. Content creator…
Lunchtime LiveThe importance of men’s mental health
Yesterday on the show, we spoke about footballer James McClean's comments insinuating that men who sought therapy to cope with mental health were weak. We…
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Making Babies: Male Fertility
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the…
Lunchtime LiveAre you for more breathalysers?
Yesterday on the show, Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss the new €1.5 million investment to place breathalyser terminals in businesses across Ireland…
Lunchtime LiveShould hospitals have a cap on parking fees?
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has urged the HSE to cap hospital parking charges at €10 a day. In a letter to the Dáíl's Public Accounts Committee…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: Trichologist
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Certified Trichologist Clare Devraux to answer all of your questions about managing your hair and scalp.
Lunchtime LiveHave you ever been on a ‘flight from hell’?
Two weeks ago, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror Ciara O’Loughlin was on a flight from hell to Ibiza. Ciara has said there was drinking, speakers…
Lunchtime LiveWhat stigmas surround men’s mental health?
Footballer James McClean has come under criticism after insinuating that men who sought therapy to cope with mental health were weak… Given the crisis in men's…
Lunchtime LiveShould Home Economics be mandatory?
Over the years, there have been several calls to make Home Economics mandatory, but should we take financial literacy into account? Ireland’s new financial…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: Below, Love of Your Life, Careless
Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!…
Lunchtime LiveShould the Government invest more into breathalysers?
New breathalyser terminals are to be rolled out in venues across the country in an attempt to curb drink-driving. Devices will be installed in hotels, pubs and…
Lunchtime LiveThe Health Reset: Bone Density & Health in Women
It's time for The Health Reset, where we speak to some of our medical experts. We all say we’re going to eat better, get more active or finally get around to…
Lunchtime LiveWhy are people loving more traditional desserts?
The height of sophistication at the end of a meal would be a fancy dessert like a mousse of crème brûlée , but now it seems like people are ordering desserts…
Lunchtime LiveWhat are your public transport horror stories?
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The…
Lunchtime LiveBuying a Home: Survey & Renovations
Buying a home involves lots of steps, and even after the bidding and going sale agreed, the property will need to be surveyed... And if you're looking to…
Lunchtime LiveProtests in France - what are your thoughts?
Eyes were on France as protests continued over the weekend. Sunday brought one of the worst days of unrest in years as thousands of businesses were damaged and…
Lunchtime LiveWould you report welfare fraud?
Revenue receives 53 tip offs of welfare fraud every day. Over 120,000 reports have been made to the department since 2020. These figures were revealed after a…
Lunchtime LiveIs it ever too late to learn how to swim?
Is it ever too late, and why when it’s a life skill that could save help safe another person’s life, should it perhaps be mandatory in schools? Journalist…
Lunchtime LiveHow manky is your mattress?
According to news researcher, an average of 103 cups of tea will be drunk, 18 breakfasts will be had and 9 food and drink spillages will take place on the…
Lunchtime LiveRegional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Lunchtime LiveRyder Cup accommodation costing thousands
Are you looking forward to the Ryder Cup? And have you ever considered renting out your own place? Amidst huge demand for tickets and accommodation, the Irish…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Fireplaces
We’re heading into the colder months so what are your options when it comes to Fireplaces and Stoves? Jenny Sheehan, Co-Founder of HomePage.ie and Co-Host of…
Lunchtime LiveHow to get started on Vinted
With the exponential rise in Vinted, what are the top tips and tricks you should know before you to start buying and selling. Anna McHugh, Head of PR An Post…
Lunchtime LiveJeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15-years in prison
Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15-years in prison for historical sex offences against two women when they were children. Rachel…
Lunchtime LiveAre Santa experiences too expensive?
As we head into the winter months, and the sleigh bells start to ring, we have Santa sending his helpers all over the world for some Santa experiences. But why…
Lunchtime LiveMore support needed for Brain tumour patients
2 years ago Amy Traynor had just welcomed her baby boy when she received a devastating brain tumour diagnosis. Amy joined Andrea on the show to highlight the…
Lunchtime LiveDo headphones damage your hearing?
Andrea was joined on the show by Max Fletcher, Audiologist with Hidden Hearing and Colin Baker, AKA Gadget Guy Colin and CEO of Back from the Future IT Support…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Kelly Clarkson, Jedward, Line of Duty
Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. 98FM’s Cathal…
Lunchtime LiveListener reaction to public sector strike
Andrea was joined on the show by listeners who go in touch to share their views on the public sector strike taking place today as more than 300,000 public…
Lunchtime LiveDrug debt intimidation
Andrea was joined on the show by Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical Director and Founder of the Priority Medical Clinic, which is a private outpatient addiction…
Lunchtime LiveMaking Babies: Secondary Infertility
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the…
Lunchtime LivePublic sector strike across the country
300,00 workers striking across the country in action over public pay deal. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss the strikes taking place and how they are…
Lunchtime LiveDo you support the public sector strikes?
300,000 public sector workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning, with schools, medical appointments, courts and other services affected. Andrea spoke to…