Lunchtime Live

Andrea’s guest got married to her husband Damien shortly after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. In May 2025, Wicklow hospice facilitated the wedding that allowed the couple to wed within the grounds. Just over a month later, on Father’s Day, he passed away shortly after midnight, as his favorite Kodaline song played. Antoinette joins to discuss her wedding day, and how grateful she is to Wicklo...

Clamping can be necessary to prevent illegal or unsafe parking, but sometimes people are caught out for something they didn’t realise they were doing wrong. Was it your own fault, or do you feel you were unfairly treated? What do you think could be done to prevent unnecessary clamping in the future? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

An old church in Cork has hit the market for €375,000. Often hard to sell, but protected from demolition, what should be done with these old buildings? Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, Gwen Leyden, Landlord of Georges Street Arcade in Dublin and Architect Róisín Murphy.

It’s time for Lunchtime Live’s consumer slot, where this week, we will be discussing groceries, and the relationship prices have with climate change. The UN has now said that the battle to stop global heating at 1.5 degrees has been lost… How does this impact food prices as crop yields get lower and lower? Joining Andrea to discuss is Caitriona Redmond, Consumer and Cost of Living Journalist.

New rules to gain Irish citizenship will be introduced this week. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will bring new measures to cabinet on Wednesday for approval. These measures include a language proficiency test in English or Irish, economic self-sufficiency and residency of eight years in the country. Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Kerry!

Listener Ann Marie got in touch about an issue she had while traveling this week with Ryanair. She joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Katie Taylor will take to the stage for one final bout tomorrow night in Croke Park. The homecoming of all homecomings will see Katie Taylor fight French challenger Flora Pili. It has been a momentous career for Katie, going from olympic gold medalist to the best female boxer of all time. What can we expect from Katie’s final fight tomorrow night, and will she finish her career with a victory in C...

RTÉ has announced a new drama ‘Mr Moonlight’ based on the book by Irish Independent Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan. It begs the question: should we dramatise serious cases like this one? Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank Greaney, Newstalk Courts Correspondent and host of the ‘Inside the Crime’ podcast and Sam Blake, crime writer and Founder of the Murder One Festival.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Residents of the Montpelier development on the site of the former O’Devaney Gardens flats in Dublin are caught up in a parking dispute, with the development’s underground car park still inaccessible. As a result, residents are being forced to pay €3 an hour for parking, creating a significant ongoing expense… With high-density housing becoming increasingly common, is guaranteed parking something r...

Do you want to set up your own home office or study? What is the best way to go about it, and what should you be aware of? This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on making the perfect home office! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer...

Lipoedema affects many women, yet it is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, leaving them living with pain and uncertainty for years… Andrea is joined by three women who have experienced lipoedema firsthand to discuss their journeys, the challenges of accessing treatment, and why they chose to travel abroad for surgery, a decision that has helped them reduce their pain and regain their quality of lif...

Do you know what ‘67’, ‘Rizz’ and ‘Maxxing’ mean? No? Well, you’re not alone! Google search data for 2026 reveals the most searched slang words in Ireland. Katie Gallagher from Spin and Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in the University of Limerick join to discuss!

Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, parents and families face every September… But, what exactly is school refusal, and why can it have such a profound impact on the whole family? What does it look like in everyday life, and what support is available to families who are struggling with it? Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Neurodiversity I...

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 Britney Spears!

The National Transport Authority has today announced price hikes on buses and trains. Fares are to increase by about 15 per cent, and we will see the 90 minute fare of €2 rise to €2.30… How do you feel about this increase? Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter O'Neill, Secretary of the Galway Commuters Coalition, as well as listeners.

With the school term back in full swing, many children are excited to see their friends and return to routine, but for some families, the return to school can bring anxiety, fear and school refusal. How can parents support children who are struggling? Should we listen to their fears and give them time, or can staying home make returning even harder? School refusal is often a sign that something de...

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 faces…

Following an NTA consultation, dogs, cats and other pets are expected to be allowed greater access to bus, trains and trams… Is that good news for you? Should pets be allowed on public transport? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

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 twins and multiple pregnancies!

Fontaines D.C. have announced a second night at Slane Castle next summer. How big is this for the band, and what makes a venue like Slane so special? Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday, joins Andrea to discuss.

From today, Cork city car parking fees will rise by up to 30%. This impacts two multi-storey city-centre carparks; North Main Street and Paul Street. Are car parks not expensive enough already? Andrea is joined by Joe O'Shea, Editor of Corkbeo.ie and listeners to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance questions!

Are you friends with your colleagues? And over the years have you formed lifelong friendships through work? According to research, women are more likely to make better friends at work than their male counterparts so just why is that... and do you have a work best friend and just how important is it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Career psychologist, founder of The Career Psychologist and author of...