Lunchtime Live

What is it like being an identical twin? And, does it affect your individuality?  Andrea was joined by Lara Rodwell, Freelance writer and author, David Blevins, Senior Ireland Correspondent with Sky News and others to discuss..

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!  Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. Andrea was joined by Dermot O’Brien from Bray Wanderers Walking Football today on Lunchtime Live...

Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74. The legendary broadcaster and journalist served as RTÉ’s Chief News Correspondent for many years, reporting on some of the biggest stories in modern Irish history. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Paul Allen, Charlie’s long time friend, former colleague and lead organiser of Climb with Charlie, George Lee, friend and RTÉ colleague who worked closely with him on...

Kensington Palace released a picture yesterday for Mother’s Day of Kate Middleton with her three children, however photo agencies quickly issued 'kill notice' for Kate Middleton photo over 'manipulation' concerns.  Andrea was joined by Sarah Hewson, Talk TV’s Royal Editor and Sinead Murphy, Photographer and programme director of Photography in Griffith College to discuss..

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by GP and lecturer, Dr Sumi Dunne to answer listeners health queries and questions...

Have you struggled to get a creche place for your child?  Andrea was joined by listeners and childcare providers to discuss...

On Friday we heard from David and Susan, they have received over 400 letters from an anonymous stalker over the past 5 years. The letters are incredibly personal, leaving them to think that they must know the person. But they’ve no idea who it is. Another listener Susan got in touch when she heard it and today she joined Andrea on the show to tell her story...

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for Homemade Granola, Puff Pastry Mini Quiches and Healthy Breakfast Muffins... Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all...

Cillian Murphy has been named Best Actor at the Oscars for his role in 'Oppenheimer.' The Irish produced film 'Poor Things' won four awards, including Best Actress for Emma Stone.  Andrea was joined by Anthony Muldoon is Director of Strategic Policy with Screen Producers Ireland, Baz Black, director of IFTA nominated film ‘Dublin Crust’, Deirdre O’Reilly, Marketing and Communications Manager...

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs.   Today, Andrea was joined by Gwen Morgan who works with Air Nav Ireland as the operations Manager at Dublin Airtraffic control centre

Dublin is lacking in spaces for people to go for traditional Irish music.  That is according to Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, director of new Brendan Gleeson film ‘Farewell to Hughes’ - a documentary on the Dublin, Smithfield pub, closed in 2021 that was considered a mecca for trad music.    He said: “One thing Dublin may be lacking is those spaces for people to go for tunes and a get tog...

David and Susan from Galway have been at the receiving end of hundreds of vile letters, from an unknown sender. They tell Andrea about their upsetting ordeal.

From wardrobes to integrated appliances. Architect Roisin Murphy and DIY expert, Alan Grant joined Andrea to give some advice on how to make hardware in your home fit as it should.

It has been a somewhat disappointing World Athletics Indoor Championships for team Ireland. New Zealand a country of similar size, population and sporting culture came away third overall on the Medal Table So what constitutes success for Ireland in the biggest sporting events? And are we too quick to come to conclusions regarding our own success? Joining Andrea to discuss was Ian O’Riordan, Athlet...

Irishwoman Jean Tighe walked out of her hostel in the Portuguese resort of Parede with an unknown man on July 13, 2020. She has been missing since. She was 38 at the time. Jean's family have criticised Portuguese authorities for the handling of the case. Andrea was joined by Jean's Sister Leona, to share how she and the family have been dealing with Jean's disappearance.

Are we witnessing a boom in the book club? Celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Kaia Gerber starting clubs. The Book club seems to be coming into vogue Joining Andrea to discuss was Author Sinead Moriarty, Sinead from Tired Mammies BookClub, Meghann Scully – Author and Broadcaster as well as listeners of the show

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live... 

An Oireachtas Committee is today set to recommend Legislation on assisted dying. The proposed recommendation of legislation would only be allowed if the person has a terminal illness, has a short time to live and would only apply to people with a medical condition that is incurable and irreversible. Joining Andrea to discuss the impact and implications this legislation would have was listeners of...

Love was in the aisles at Oughterard, branch Tesco Co. Galway. Michael Ward who works at the supermarket proposed to his girlfriend Sandra Lee last Valentine's Day. A video showing the magic moment was captured and shared on social media. Micheal and Sandra the newly engaged couple joined Andrea to talk through their unique proposal story.

There has been a rise in the demand for Botox services in Ireland in the past few years and with there being several unregulated Botox operations exposed recently in the country. Andrea was joined by Kerry Hanaphy, Owner of Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinic to answer listeners' questions regarding Botox procedures.

Children with disabilities are being locked out of their wheel chair accessible swing in West Cork with a key for the swing setting families back €35.  With the underlying purpose of these facilities is to allow accessibility to children with disabilities and the opposite appears to be happening Andrea was joined by Disability Activist and Labour election candidate Evie Nevin, and Aaron Daly...

The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman bans her children from marking Mother’s Day. Stating that she would rather her kids empty the dishwasher more than shower her with gifts. With Mother's Day around the corner. Andrea was joined by Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline as well as mothers/listeners of the show to give their insight into whether Mother's Day warrants celebration.

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.   Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...

A Garda who was suspended for three years after giving a unclaimed bike to an elderly man during the pandemic and failing to fill out the proper documentation should have all disciplinary charges lifted according to a Garda disciplinary panel. The case has brought about the conversation around community policing. How involved still are Gardai in the communities they serve and protect? And what is...

Albert Arnaiz has caused a scandal in his native Spain with his book ‘SHICRET’ telling men and women how to have an affair and get away with it.  He calls himself an ‘Infidelity coach’ and he joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live today...