Lunchtime Live

Two cars were towed and several motorists were issued with fines by An Garda Síochána after widespread illegal parking at Shroove Beach on Monday. A number of vehicles were parked on double yellow lines, despite the restrictions, which were introduced by Donegal County Council to prevent roadside parking and keep the route clear. The illegal parking caused significant disruption, forcing the cance...

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 Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic, to answer your medical questions!

Irish Tenor Paul Byrom packed up with his wife and dog and moved to Spain in hopes for a better, cheaper life.  Paul joins Andrea to talk about this next chapter of his life…

Over the past few months, Andrea has spoken with many parents who were anxiously waiting to find out if their children would secure a school place for September. While some families have since received good news, others are still facing uncertainty or having to make difficult arrangements just to get their children to school each day… So, are you sorted out for school in September? Andrea is joine...

Going on holiday with friends can be great craic, but by the time you actually organize things, it may not feel as worth it. According to a new survey by Samsung, agreeing on a budget and dates that suit everyone are the most challenging things about booking a group holiday. What is your experience? Joining Andrea to discuss is 98fm Producer Cathal O’Sullivan, Freelance Journalist Edaein O’Connell...

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 everything you need to know about properly planning your retirement.

There have been calls that the Garda vetting system needs a total overhaul. The calls come from Fine Gael TD, Deputy Edwards Timmins who said that “More than 633,000 vetting applications were processed in 2025, and many of these may be repeat applications for people who have already been vetted”. So, do you think we need it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Paula Donohoe, owner of Clever Cloggs Creche...

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 Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Clare!

It’s (unfortunately) the season for flying ants. As we’re enjoying the lovely warm weather, so are these nuisance pests! Joining Andrea to discuss how to get rid of flying ants is Trevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control.

Throughout the week, Andrea has been speaking to people living in social housing across the country. Many said that they are living in unsuitable conditions, and feel their concerns have gone unheard by their landlords… Andrea is joined by the CEO of Threshold, John Mark McCafferty, about what rights these tenants have, and who they can talk to if their needs have not been met.

Women experiencing infertility due to endometriosis will now be eligible for Ireland's publicly funded Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) scheme. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has announced this as part of the Women's Health Action Plan 2026–2027. Patients must be referred by their GP to a Regional Fertility Hub before their 41st birthday. Eligible women must be aged 18 or over, while a...

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

With the current heatwave going on, does it make us more likely to spend money on things we normally wouldn’t? What do you treat yourself with in this heat? Joining Andrea to discuss is owner of The Boar’s Head Hugh Hourican, Colin Baker from Decwells Expert Hardware, Hairdressing Group owner Terence Boyle, owner of Tropical Popical Andrea Horan and Gleann Doherty from Derry Guided Tours.

Do you have a utility room or laundry room in your home that needs a bit of love? This week, the Home Squad are here to give their advice on all things utility rooms! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Sarah Doyle, Interior Stylist of Retwiggd.

Katie Price’s new documentary ‘Nothing to Hide’ has been released, and has been getting a lot of attention. Joining Andrea to discuss the documentary, as well as what it’s like to be friends with Katie is Ceira Lambert of Ceira Lambert Hair Consultancy. Image: Sky

Andrea’s is another tenant in a council house. Karen has been living in her house for the last 23 years. The home has many structural issues, which makes it impossible to live in. There has been an issue with rats and despite all Karen’s reports, she feels she is being ignored… She joins to share her story.

As temperatures soar across the country, many people are applying their suncream and taking to the water for sea swims. While all of this is very much welcome, we must also be mindful of how to look after ourselves in the sunshine. Joining Andrea to give some of their top tips on water safety, as well as what suncream is best for our skin, is Consultant Dermatologist and Associate Professor in UCD...

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 the band R.E.M.!

Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple stories of anti-social behavior, drug use and general unease all around the capitol city. But is Dublin really that bad? Is it currently unsafe? Joining Andrea to discuss is Rob Kenny Founder & Director of Rob Kenny PR, Criminologist Triona O’Connor and listeners.

Eimear Byrne, a 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: Eimear will soon be heading to the states where she will undergo open-heart surgery to save her life… The co...

Charleen Murphy may have been dumped from the villa on Love Island, but what does a stint in the villa mean for business opportunities? Joining Andrea to discuss is Rob Lipsett, Youtuber, Entrepreneur and former Love Island contestant… Images: ITV

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. Cian Sullivan, DJ and Pop Critic joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

This week on Lunchtime Live, the topic of housing and the issues people are facing has been covered. So, for a closer look, what does social housing look like in Dublin city? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been investigating, and joins Andrea 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 miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

Concerns around greater home care for adults with intellectual disabilities, which has been covered on the show many times, was brought up in the Dáil today. So, what is the current situation for aging parents? Joining Andrea to discuss is Cian O’Callaghan, Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and Sarah Roarty, who is on the committee with the Before we Die campaign.