Lunchtime Live

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 rip it up: The Renovations Podcast and Emma Delaney from April & the Bear joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

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, Bronwyn Thompson, Owner Mira Mira in Sandymount and Caroline Rushe from @my_crazy_life_caroline on Instagram joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

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 Morrogh, Chief Executive Officer at the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre joined Andrea on the show.

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 are Santa experiences so expensive?   Andrea was joined on the show by Brian one of Santa’s helpers in Explorium, Anne Sheeran personal finance content creator and Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder along with listeners to discu...

2 years ago Amy Traynor had just welcomed her baby boy when she received a devastating brain tumor diagnosis. Amy joined Andrea on the show to highlight the need for more information and support for those who are newly diagnosed. 

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 to discuss if headphones damage your hearing.

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 O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your face.

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 sector workers including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants take strike action over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.

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 treatment and rehabilitation to discuss the issue of drug debt intimidation.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss secondary inf...

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 impacted by them.

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 some of those who are on the picket lines along with listeners.

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 that doesn’t happen? Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie joins Andrea to discuss this and answer listener questions!

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? Joining Andrea to discuss is Denis Cronin, who is @digitaldinny on social media, Beauty Editor with Evoke.ie Laura Bermingham and Shannen Greene, sustainability de-influencer.

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 emotionally… She joins Andrea, as well as Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of bestseller ‘Still Trying to Conceive’ to discuss.

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 residents and their families about where they will be placed after the unit is closed. Eddie Mackessy, whose wife is one of the eight dementia patients being moved and Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central join Andrea to discuss.

Entertainment News Content Creator Holli Breslin joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Netflix

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 their tap water until further notice. Those in the affected areas should not use their tap water for drinking, preparing food, cooking, or brushing teeth… Are you impacted by this? Joining Andrea to discuss is Máirín McGrath, Independent Coun...

For this week’s Ask The Medic, Consultant Endocrinologist D. Mary Ryan joins Andrea to discuss all things perimenopause ahead of World Menopause Day.

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 Ciara O’Brien, Irish Times Business and Technology Journalist, Jenny Sheehan, @workerscottage on Instagram and co-host of ‘Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast’ and Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh, Irish voice of Ring Doorbell.

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 her story, as well as Amy deBrun, actress and writer.

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 bills. The study suggests that fewer than one in 20 Irish adults will always ask for money they are owed back, with as many as 90% saying they would let as much as €50 slide rather than have a conversation they consider difficult...

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 offers. So, how should you handle it as a first time buyer? Clare Connolly, Managing Director of Clare Connolly Estate agents in Dundrum, joins Andrea to discuss!

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 Susan O’Dwyer, Make-A-Wish Ireland CEO and Katie Ball, the mother of Cohen who we spoke to as part of our Make-A-Wish Week earlier this year…

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, James Crombie, Press and Sports Photographer joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about his career!