Lunchtime Live

What makes a perfect host? Is it providing dressing gowns or providing a blanket for dog guests? Is there something we’re all missing? Joining Andrea to discuss is Tara O’Connor from the Designed Table, James Kavanagh, Host of The Simper Life with James and William Podcast and Hazel Burton from the Home Reset.

We’ve decided to do 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 inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Gorillaz!

How bad has our behavior become on pitch sidelines, not just in adult sports, but at children’s matches? One listener got in touch to express his shock and disgust at what he witnessed at his son’s Feile competition over the weekend. The competition, which was the focus of 14 and 15 year old players, saw management and parents hurling abuse at the young players as well as the other teams managemen...

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched its 2026-2030 strategy today. In it, they call for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in major urban areas, and the ban of sulky racing on public roads. Joining Andrea to discuss is Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue and Catriona Lowry, the Reluctant Rescuer and Deirdre Heney, Fianna Fáil Clontarf Ward Councillor a...

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 Meghan O’Halloran joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Do you go to the gym on holiday? Or perhaps are you booking your citybreaks to tie in with triathlons or hyrox events? This seems to be the new trend amongst younger generations. Joining Andrea to discuss is Cheryl Lyons, Co-Founder of Try Train Fitness studio in Drumcondra and Sean Harding, owner of Back to Basics in Tallaght.

The Government is due to announce their fuel supports scheme today. The supports are aimed to help the agriculture, quarries, haulage, fisheries and construction sectors. Are these measures enough, and where does it leave those who work outside these sectors? Joining Andrea to discuss is Haulier Cyril McGuinness, Conor O’Leary, Munster Regional Chair with the Irish Farmer’s Association and listene...

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 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 everything you need to know about inductions.

Do you find yourself rewatching the same TV show over and over again? Why do our brains like rewatching the same things? Joining Andrea to discuss their favourite comfort TV shows and why they love rewatching them is Today FM’s Alison Curtis and Newstalk’s Rory Galvin.

Jet2 Holiday has called for the creation of a national database to track disruptive passengers following chaotic scenes on a flight bound for Britain on Monday. An Irish passenger was filmed hurling verbal abuse at fellow travelers and airline staff. As tensions escalated, he appeared to confront the cabin crew, shouting: “I’m ready! I’m ready now! I need this! I’m Irish.” Incidents like this are...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr Ellen McSweeny with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to answer any of your blood donation questions!

Popstar Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and her image in a bid to protect herself against AI generated content… Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland joins Andrea to discuss.

Ireland’s building energy rating, or BER system, is to be changed from next month - with the current 15 point scale set to be replaced by a simpler system. Joe Durkan, Head of Technical National Retrofit at SEAI joins Andrea to explain it all.

A sharp rise in road accidents across Ireland has prompted frontline hospital doctors to call for stronger measures to prevent further collisions and loss of life. Last year, road traffic incidents claimed 190 lives, the highest toll in more than a decade, intensifying concerns among medical professionals… Doctors have also highlighted the stark contrast in enforcement measures, noting that Irelan...

Do you agree with participation medals, not just for children but for adults?  One of our listeners got in touch as they feel that participation medals for the likes of 5k and 10k races are a waste of money and add to landfill. Do you agree with this, or do you think medals are a symbol of achievement? Joining Andrea to discuss is Freelance Broadcaster Meghann Scully, Oisin Mulligan from Mull...

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! Image: Netflix

Five years after the war in Ukraine broke out, the Government has announced that it will withdraw supports for tourist and commercial accommodation that are housing up to 16,000 Ukrainians... There will also be a further reduction to accommodation supports due later in the year as part of a wind down in the €600 Accommodation Recognition Payment Scheme. So, how will things change for Ukrainian peo...

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined guest host Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…

Féirla is a new GAA sportswear brand designed specifically for female players. Féirla Founder Margaret Walsh joins Anna Daly to discuss!

Eimear Byrne, a 30-year-old teacher from Wicklow, has been fighting for her health since childhood. Through extraordinary strength and determination, she has already overcome unimaginable challenges, including surviving a ruptured aneurysm and a severe stroke… Now, Eimear is facing her greatest battle yet: Doctors have discovered three more aneurysms, and she urgently needs a third open-heart surg...

What age is ‘old’? With people living longer, many adults will be feeling younger for longer, but there is nothing like Gen Z to humble you… According to a survey in the UK, young people now consider 53 to be old. So, do you agree? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Broadcaster, Writer and Comedy Storyteller Barbara Scully and Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan.

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Newstalk’s Ellen Butler and Shannon Kenny from Today FM joined guest host Anna Daly to review ‘I’m Grand Mam’! Image: Acast

Communions are a lovely occasion, but they can be costly. Between the food, the drink and the outfit: has the day become more about money than religion? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Michael Houghton, Features Writer with the Irish Independent, Lisa Brady,Features Editor with the Irish Daily Mail and listeners.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Professor Janice Walsh, Consultant Oncologist joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

A county Down runner is being praised for his sportsmanship after he stopped and helped a struggling competitor across the line at the Boston Marathon. Aaron Beggs joins Andrea to discuss what happened. Image: Reuters