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Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: Saving on gas and electricity
As the weather gets colder, your gas and electricity bill can easily run away from you and balloon in price. So, what are some things we can do to make sure…
Lunchtime LiveAre you a fan of advent calendars?
Advent calendars have already hit the shelves across the country, with some of them in high demand. From chocolate to beauty and toys, are they worth the hype?…
Lunchtime LiveSecondary infertility and the emotions of trying to conceive
Actor Aisling Kearns documented her journey trying to conceive her second baby, sharing the months and months of negative pregnancy tests and the toll it took…
Lunchtime LiveClosure of dementia unit brings backlash from those impacted
Eight dementia patients are set to be moved due to the closure of a dementia unit in St Stephen’s Hospital in Glanmire, Cork. This has brought backlash from…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: Animals, East of Eden, The Rest is Science
Entertainment News Content Creator Holli Breslin joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Netflix
Lunchtime Live‘Do not consume’ water notice issued for Tipperary & Waterford - are you affected?
A ‘do not consume’ water notice has been issued for south Tipperary and parts of Waterford. More than 11,000 residents have been told they must not consume…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Medic: Perimenopause
For this week’s Ask The Medic, Consultant Endocrinologist D. Mary Ryan joins Andrea to discuss all things perimenopause ahead of World Menopause Day.
Lunchtime LiveVideo Doorbells - a blessing or a curse?
Video doorbells - do you love them or hate them? And how much are we being watched in our everyday lives without realizing it? Joining Andrea to discuss is…
Lunchtime LiveAre there enough supports for children with Autism in supermarkets?
Often here on the show we talk about the lack of supports for those with Autism, but how about a good news story for a change? Lucinda joins Andrea to share…
Lunchtime LiveHave you overpaid on the “politeness premium”?
New research by AIB reveals that, Irish consumers lose an average of €150 each year as a result of a “politeness premium” which sees them overpay on shared…
Lunchtime LiveBuying a Home: Handling Competition
If you are trying to buy a home of your own, you will know that the buying process is not straightforward. There will be multiple viewings, bids and competing…
Lunchtime LiveMake-A-Wish issue appeal after bear goes missing
Make-A-Wish Ireland have issued an urgent appeal after their mascot, a giant teddy bear called Hope, has disappeared. For more on this, Andrea is joined by…
Lunchtime LiveAsk Me Anything: Sports Photographer
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, James Crombie, Press and Sports Photographer joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about his career!
Lunchtime LiveHas your handwriting gotten worse?
Angelina Jolie has been exposed for her messy writing, which people are calling illegible, but is it more relatable than we would like to admit? Joining Andrea…
Lunchtime LiveAmerican firing squad execution to be live streamed - does this cross a line?
The Pentagon has said an upcoming firing squad execution will be live streamed. This is the first military execution in America for more than 65 years, and it…
Lunchtime LiveSurvey finds endometriosis diagnosis wait times at 14 years on average!
A new endometriosis survey has revealed that the average wait time for a diagnosis is 14 years. Up to one in seven women in Ireland are estimated to have…
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.
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Irish man stuck in Greece hospital - family speaks out
Keith Twomey is 52, he's from Cork and he's currently in hospital in Greece, after he was struck by a car on September 11th while on holiday in Rhodes. His…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Wet Weather Entrances
As the wet and dreary weather becomes more common, how do you get your house ready so that the area around your front door isn’t a mess? This week, the Home…
Lunchtime LiveShould you already be booking your summer holidays?
Have you thought about your family holiday next year? Travel agents are warning that people should be planning ahead if they are confined to school holidays in…
Lunchtime LiveAutistic child left without school place for second year in a row
Roman has been left without a school place for the second year in a row. Roman Slator will be six in December, and spends his days at home with his mum, Jade…
Lunchtime LiveWhy does nobody host friends anymore?
Once upon a time, it was the norm to pop into your neighbours house for a cup of tea or invite your friends around for dinner, but have we moved on from those…
Lunchtime LiveThe Making of Celine Dion!
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 LiveCollege Court home destroyed after student party in Limerick - what happened?
Gardaí are investigating a break-in and criminal damage at a house in Limerick linked to a student party in the early hours of Wednesday. Videos are…
Lunchtime LiveEnduring Power of Attorney - what needs to change?
Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell joined Andrea on Monday to discuss how he wants the rules around Power of Attorney changed. Today, Andrea is joined by…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Porridge, Car Singing, Pussy Cat Dolls
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 LiveWhy graduate nurses are uncertain about their future
Many graduate nurses say they're facing uncertainty over their future, as they're currently in limbo without permanent contracts from the HSE. One of those is…
Lunchtime LiveMaking Babies: Mental Health
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to…
Lunchtime LiveWill new clamping rules ruin an upcoming wedding?
Lorna McEvoy is due to be married next year. Apart from the usual jitters before the big day, she is stressed that her wedding guests will be clamped… This…
Lunchtime LiveFlasher in Tralee - Sinead Kelleher’s experience
Do you feel safe going for walks? Sinead Kelleher, Journalist with the Kerryman and Independent.ie, wrote a piece about an incident she had with a flasher…
Lunchtime LiveAre you happy with Budget 2027?
After all of the announcements made yesterday for Budget 2027, what do you think about it? Are there things that benefit you, or was there more that could have…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: War, Unabomber, Rory O’Hanlon
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 LiveDo we need stricter legislation for rickshaws?
Dublin City Council passed a motion calling for the regulation and urgent action on rickshaws in the city. Fine Gael’s Danny Byrne spoke on Newstalk Breakfast…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Medic with Dr Niall Breen
It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions. This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the…
Lunchtime LivePhone calls - do you love them or hate them?
Are you constantly on the phone, or do you actively avoid phone calls and baulk if somebody rings you? A recent piece in the Guardian newspaper looked at how…
Lunchtime LiveDo we need to change the rules around Power of Attorney?
Are the legal rules around a Power of Attorney order too difficult? Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell thinks so, saying that the current process is too…
Lunchtime LiveHave you been affected by dyslexia?
October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, so we want to hear about people who have dyslexia. Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joins Andrea to discuss and…
Lunchtime LiveHow do you get a mortgage for the first time?
In order to buy a home, you’ll need to borrow money and get a mortgage, but how does this process work? Conor McGowan, Managing Director of Finance Solutions…
Lunchtime LiveWhat do you think about the teachers' strike?
Primary and secondary teachers across the country began work to rule today in a dispute over public sector pay. The unions say the Government has failed to…
Lunchtime LiveAsk Me Anything: Henry McKean
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Andrea to answer your questions about being a radio reporter!
Lunchtime LiveWhat is proper black tie etiquette?
Newstalk is heading to the IMRO awards tonight and getting all done up! But, getting ready for a black tie ball is no mean feat. Stylist Lorna Weightman and…
Lunchtime LiveAre horses treated well enough in Dublin city?
Content Creator Holly Carpenter shared a bizarre experience on her social media last night, where a loose horse was standing alone on her street! Is there any…
Lunchtime LiveWould a sunbed ban break EU rules?
For a long time, the Government has been attempting to ban sunbeds, there are already restrictions on under 18s using them, but many believe it is not enough…
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Regional Roundup with Holli Breslin
Content Creator Holli Breslin joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week!
Lunchtime LiveQuantity Surveyor Patricia Power on her serious house fire
What would you do if you woke up to the smell of smoke? Quantity Surveyor Patricia Power had a serious house fire this week, and joins Andrea to discuss what…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Condensation, Damp & Mould
The weather is changing, and thoughts of putting the heating on are close, but how do you stop condensation, dampness and mould? This week, the Home Squad are…
Lunchtime LiveDealing with incontinence post birth
TV Presenter Ashley James has received praise after posting very honestly about her struggles with incontinence post birth. She shared a picture of a recent…
Lunchtime LiveIs Dublin a dangerous city?
You may have heard of an investigation into a shooting incident that happened in the southside of Dublin city that happened in the early hours of Wednesday…
Lunchtime LiveHow rude is lateness?
When it comes to being on time, are you always on time, or do you tend to run late? Newstalk’s Baibre Holmes went out to ask the public, and Andrea is joined…
Lunchtime LiveThe Making of AC/DC!
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums and artists to explore the stories behind them. What did artists really think of each other?…
Lunchtime LiveTragic accident after Westlife concert - Danielle O’Keane
Danielle O'Keane, a 37-year-old mother of two, was on her way home from a Westlife concert on Saturday when she was involved in an accident that left her with…
Lunchtime LiveUK pledges to tackle empty home crisis - should we follow suit?
Should we be doing more to tackle empty homes across the country? UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to clamp down on absentee landlords and buildings…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Celebrity Traitors, Saving is Sexy, Backstreet Boys
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 LiveResearch finds young men’s attitudes on rape allegations
Research by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has revealed that half of young men believe there are 'a lot' of false rape allegations. Men aged 18 to 25 are five…
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Making Babies: Early Pregnancy Complications
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to…
Lunchtime LiveWould you like to see pet bereavement leave?
Would you like to see pet bereavement leave made available to people? A company founder in the UK has said that he believes offering ‘pawternity’ leave has had…
Lunchtime LiveDo you receive financial help from family members?
New research commissioned from Royal London Ireland has found that 1 in 4 young adults receive financial help from family members. Respondents in the research…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: SEAI Grants
Are you thinking about solar panels or retrofitting? And are there things we can do to our homes that might help, without breaking the bank? Brian McIntyre…
Lunchtime LiveShould Parents get priority when it comes to Annual leave?
Should Parents get priority over child-free colleagues on booking annual leave? Andrea was joined on the show by Siobhan O’Neill White from Mams.ie, Saoirse…
Lunchtime LiveHow ready are you for the next flood?
The Climate Change Advisory Council has released a statement urging the Government to stop "treating extreme events" such as storms and floods "as one-off…