Lunchtime Live

Do you have a small outdoor space in your home like a garden or balcony that you’d like to jazz up? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss decorations for small outdoor spaces! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

Joining Andrea to discuss her solo parenting journey, and now her solo IVF journey is Siobhan O’Hagan, an online fitness coach and content creator.

Probate turnaround can take up to 10 times longer, depending on where you are in the country. The average wait time is 11 weeks, with places like Clonmel averaging on 20 weeks. So, why do wait times differ so much, and how can this impact people buying or selling property? Joining Andrea to discuss is John Costello, Consultant Solicitor in Noble Law Solicitors in Dundrum and Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray...

It looks like Taylor Swift is set to tie the knot with American Football player Travis Kelce, after the singer booked out Madison Square Garden in New York. Are you excited, or do you not really care? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at the School of English in DCU, Comedian Jess Spencer and more.

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 Lewis Capaldi!

Ireland’s own Pico Lopes will take on one of the world’s greatest footballers of all time tomorrow in the last 32 of the Fifa World Cup. He will play against Messi when Cape Verde take on World Cup winners, Argentina, on Friday night. With the match one of great importance, Aer Lingus has offered to fly Pico Lopez’s family out to the match. Andrea is joined by Pico’s brother Jacques Lopes as the f...

Accessible public toilets in Shanganagh Park in Dublin have remained shut, causing issues for those who need to use it… Listener Aaron Daly got in touch to discuss, as well as Advocate with Access for All Ireland, Bernard Mulvany.

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. Today FM’s Cathal Minogue joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Gardaí are investigating an incident at a Clare U-15 football game in Kilrush on Monday night in which a referee was allegedly assaulted… Footage released of the incident shows a referee being picked up off the ground. As the incident occurred at an underage game - what precedent does this set for our young players, and how does this impact sportsmanship both on and off the pitch? Do we need to tr...

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 gynaecological complaints that might impact preg...

The Dáil has heard that lads on scramblers are still “running amok”. This comes after a child was seriously injured in a hit and run in Dublin’s North Inner City… Though Grace’s Law bans scramblers from public places, the problem still continues. So, what can be done? Joining Andrea to discuss is Daniel Ennis, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Carol, the aunt of Jayden Deans who was injured...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Trevor Grant, Chairperson of the Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors to answer any of your mortgage questions!

New research reveals that children are parented differently, depending on their sex. Daughters receive more protection, financial support and dating advice, while sons tend to receive encouragement with sports and athletics and have more sexual freedom. So, do you parent your child differently depending on if they’re a boy or a girl? Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, host of the ‘Opinions M...

Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss, predominantly on the scalp. Joining Andrea to discuss their experiences living with the condition are Claire Fullam, owner of Trua Trichology Clinic, Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, Alopecia Advocate and Westmeath Rose and listeners.

With the introduction of a €3 fee on imported items, known as ‘Temu Tax’, will more people be pushed into the secondhand market? Alongside vinted and Facebook marketplace, might charity shops see a boost? Joining Andrea to discuss is Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement with the Sunday Times, Laura Mullett, Fashion Expert and Journalist and Shanel Williams from Vision Ireland.

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: Amazon MGM Studios

The Government is expected to sign off today on new draft planning guidelines for one-off housing in rural and Gaeltacht areas. Under the proposals, local authorities will be told not to take an "overly prescriptive" approach to rural housing applications. The aim is to make it easier for people to secure planning permission to build a home and live in these communities. Will these changes help ta...

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 Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!

Irish influencer Charleen Murphy entered Love Island’s Casa Amour last night - what are her chances on the show, and have you been keeping up with it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Fionnuala Jones, Content Creator Holli Breslin, Eva from the Positive Tribes, a Tarot Reader in England and podcast host Orlaith Condon. Image: ITV

Almost 360,000 primary school children have not had free dental assessments, due to a lack of public dentists. In the last academic year alone, almost 70,000 eligible children did not receive an assessment… Joining Andrea to discuss this is Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, George Miller of Crumlin Road Dental and listeners.

Gemma Doyle packed up and moved to Australia with her two kids in tow. Now, three years on, Gemma has garnered nearly 60,000 TikTok followers from her “Irish Mammy in Australia” content, and has now written a book called ‘The Young Movers Guide to Australia’. She joins Andrea to discuss!

Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all? For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out? For this edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss how to grow your assets.

Andrea’s guest Barry and his wife suffered a miscarriage when she was 18 weeks pregnant... New plans being considered by the Government will offer paid leave for women who suffer a miscarriage before 23 weeks. Barry joins Andrea, as well as listeners, to discuss. If you were affected by this topic, help is available. Miscarriage Association of Ireland Helpline: 0830151351(10am-12pm) 0868930748(8pm...

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 Carlow!

Many people move out, but do they ever fully leave home? For a lot of people, their bedroom will always be their bedroom, despite what their parents do or say. So, do you still have a room in your family home - or are you a parent refusing to get rid of your child’s things? Andrea is joined by Journalist Saoirse Hanley and Katie Makk from the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast to discuss!