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Lunchtime LiveWorld Transplant Games
The Transplant Football World Cup has just taken place in Frankfurt, with Ireland among the countries competing, and two of the players representing Ireland…
Lunchtime LiveDon't Miss: The Real Rooney's, The Love Hypothesis
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 LiveLack of celebration for All Ireland U16 winners
Andrea was joined on the show by Kildare Freelance Photographer Aisling Hyland who posted on Instagram yesterday evening about the presentation made to the…
Lunchtime LiveThe Health Reset: Cold and Flu Season
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 LiveWhat are the best TV shows of the 21st century?
The New York Times has released a list of the 100 best TV shows from the 21st century, based on voting from a large selection of filmmakers and actors. What do…
Lunchtime LiveHow big of a problem is antisocial behaviour in Cork?
Do you feel safe in Cork city centre nowadays? Antisocial behaviour seems to be a growing issue, but how bad has it gotten? Andrea is joined by listeners to…
Lunchtime LiveIreland V Israel - how do you feel about it now?
After a weekend of controversy, Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary last night. How do you feel about it all now that the match has happened? Andrea is joined…
Lunchtime LiveWhere do you start when buying a house?
Ciaran Mulqueen from Crazy House Prices literally wrote the book on buying a house, so where do you start? He joins Andrea to discuss!
Lunchtime LiveGarvaghy Road protests - what are your thoughts?
The Orange Order were stopped yesterday from marching down the Garvaghy Road by the PSNI. How did you feel watching this unfold? Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean…
Lunchtime LiveAsk Me Anything: Cadet Kate Carr
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Cadet Kate Carr who is an army cadet with the Irish Defence Forces, joined Andrea to answer your questions about life as an…
Lunchtime LiveWhat is PMDD?
Shauna Halpin started to experience PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) from the age of 18. Now, 29, Shauna Halpin is advocating for PMDD after years of…
Lunchtime LiveAre U2 Celebrated enough in Ireland?
Today marks 50 years of U2 but despite their success, are they celebrated enough in Ireland? Andrea was joined by Tenor Paul Byrom and Alan Buckley from the…
Lunchtime LiveShould we scrap some nursey rhymes?
Children’s entertainer Ms Rachel has called for three racist nursery rhymes to be banned immediately. She says that Jimmy Crack Corn, Oh! Susanna and Eeny…
Lunchtime LiveRegional Roundup with Laura Donnelly
News editor for music and entertainment in Bauer Media Laura Donnelly joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Lunchtime LiveDealing with loneliness
Yesterday on the show Andrea was joined by two very brave young women who shared their own experiences of being lonely in their 20's. The conversation sparked…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Renovating in Phases
Thinking about renovating your home? Is it something you have to do all at once, or can you do in phases? This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on…
Lunchtime LiveWhat is living with an invisible disability like?
1 in 7 in Ireland live with a disability, and 80% of disabilities are actually invisible. So many people deal with chronic illness as they struggle to manage…
Lunchtime LiveThe Making of The Waterboys!
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 LiveHow do you deal with loneliness?
Do you ever feel lonely? Do you ever feel comfortable talking about times when you’re lonely? It can be very difficult… Claine is one person experiencing…
Lunchtime LiveMaking Babies: Q&A in The National Maternity Hospital
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to…
Lunchtime LiveThe work behind the scenes in The National Maternity Hospital
The National Maternity Hospital is a hive of activity, but with so many people working behind the scenes, you won’t see all of them. Joining Andrea to shine a…
Lunchtime LiveWhat services besides birth are offered in The National Maternity Hospital?
There are so many different services offered here in the National Maternity Hospital that have been a huge help to many parents but often aren’t talked about…
Lunchtime LiveThe history and future of The National Maternity Hospital
The show is coming to you from The National Maternity Hospital in Dublin today. What is the history of this building? And what does the future hold for it?…
Lunchtime LiveWhat does it take to run The National Maternity Hospital?
Lunchtime Live is coming to you today from one of the busiest buildings in Dublin: The National Maternity Hospital! What does it take to run a hospital like…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: Mortgages
Many of us struggle with knowing anything about mortgages, getting mortgage approval, or even switching your mortgage. Trevor Grant, Chairperson, Association…
Lunchtime LiveThe Traitors Ireland finale airs tonight: are you excited?
Tonight’s the night that the Traitors will be revealed, but who will take the prize money: the Traitors or the Faithfuls? Joining Andrea to discuss is Michelle…
Lunchtime LiveWhy do 7 out of 10 young people want to leave Ireland?
7 out of 10 young people are considering leaving Ireland for a better quality of life, says research released today by the National Youth Council of Ireland…
Lunchtime LiveWhy are cremations becoming more popular?
With cremation becoming a more popular choice at the end of life, there is a call for graveyards in Cork to introduce more memorial walls where people can…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: Resident Evil, American Hostage, Russell Howard
Entertainment News Content Creator Holli Breslin joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Columbia Pictures
Lunchtime LiveWhat should be done about e-scooters?
Emergency doctors are before an Oireachtas committee today discussing the dangers of unregistered scramblers, quad bikes and e-scooters. They’re calling for…
Lunchtime LiveThe multiracial experience in Ireland - what is it like?
Actor and content creator Shami Madondo recently put out a video on social media explaining her nationality to people: being black and Irish. She joins Andrea…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Medic with GP Nina Byrnes
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 Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation…
Lunchtime LiveShould we be tipping?
Almost one in three pubs are now asking customers to give a tip when using car to buy a drink. Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of Restaurant Association of…
Lunchtime LiveDo you eat your dinner on the couch?
Nearly half of all adults are choosing sofa dinners these days instead of sitting around the kitchen table. So why do we love sofa dinners and are they…
Lunchtime LiveAre you hoping to buy your first home this year?
With rising prices and limited supply, there are big obstacles for first time buyers nowadays but what is the process really like for people? Andrea was joined…
Lunchtime LiveHow have fuel costs affected you?
Earlier this year, we spoke to people on both sides of the fuel protests as petrol and diesel prices continued to rise. Now, with prices creeping back up…
Lunchtime LiveAsk Me Anything: Microbiology
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Dr. Orla Cahill, Microbiologist in TU Dublin Allergen Management, Immunology and Food Management, Orla joined Andrea to answer…
Lunchtime LiveDoes parenting get easier as children get older?
Nowadays, many adults are living at home longer and families are squeezed under one roof. With this new dynamic, how should we navigate these relationships…
Lunchtime LiveWhat life skills do you learn working behind a bar?
Bar work is a face-paced and vibrant industry. But what life skills can you learn from working behind a bar? Andrea was joined by personal trainer JJ Lipsett…
Lunchtime LiveRegional Roundup with Laura Donnelly
News editor for music and entertainment in Bauer Media Laura Donnelly joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Lunchtime LiveDo adults need to learn how to behave on the sidelines?
A football club in Limerick has reminded parents to “keep your mouths closed and respect the referees”, unless they want to become referees themselves. Moyross…
Lunchtime LiveThe Home Squad: Rugs
Where do you start when you’re trying to find the perfect rug for your room? And what do you need to consider? When you’re buying furniture for the home, are…
Lunchtime LiveManaging Parkinson’s ten years on - Richelle’s story
Richelle Flanagan was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, she thought she would no longer be able to play hockey. Yet in August she…
Lunchtime LiveWhy does caffeine affect some more than others?
How many coffees do you have a day? While many people start their mornings with a cup of coffee, some are able to swallow several espressos throughout the day…
Lunchtime LiveThe Making of Roxy Music!
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 LiveDo we need age-friendly parking spaces?
Car parks cater to different groups; we have family and disabled spaces, but do we also need age-friendly spaces? Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss…
Lunchtime LiveMinister Patrick O'Donovan on proposed social media restrictions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots. Minister for…
Lunchtime LiveReasons to be Happy: Coffee, Toast, Culture Night
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 LiveCan you separate the art from the artist?
All of Ed Sheeran’s support acts have pulled out of his remaining US tour ‘The Loop’. This includes Irish artists Aaron Rowe, Beoga and Irish-American artist…
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Making Babies: Checks after birth
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to…
Lunchtime LiveMother issues plea after teenage son was assaulted
Joanne Farrell’s son Kaiden was brutally assaulted by a gang in an unprovoked attack in County Kildare last month. She joins Andrea to go back to that night…
Lunchtime LiveAsk the Expert: Dublin Bus
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Blake Boland, Spokesperson with Dublin Bus, to answer any of your bus-related questions!
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Hannah Leonard’s father on her finally returning home after accident
Hannah Leonard, a young woman from County Wicklow, suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being hit by a car while out jogging in Sicily in 2024. She is…
Lunchtime LiveDo we need to rethink the role of homework?
Yesterday, Andrea spoke to TJ Hegarty, Founder of online maths school Breakthrough Maths, who said that 85% of students say they use ChatGPT to do their…
Lunchtime LiveOprah in the 3Arena - how was it?
‘Up Close with Oprah Winfrey’ took place last night in the 3Arena, not only marking Oprah’s first show in Ireland, but her first time in general visiting! So…
Lunchtime LiveDon’t Miss: Practical Magic 2, MobLand, Anastacia
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 LiveWould you recommend solar panels?
Payments to homeowners for selling solar power back to the electricity grid may be phased out. This comes after the Netherlands has said it is scrapping its…
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 Live15-year-old receives Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis - family’s appeal
The parents of a young teenager who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) are appealing for global information on any…
Lunchtime LiveWill Oasis be playing in Slane next year?
The Oasis for Slane rumours are picking up pace as the band are expected to unveil 2027 tour dates today at 4pm… Do you believe the rumours, and how excited…