Lunchtime Live

At the start of the week, Andrea spoke to women whose stories were mentioned in ‘Making the Impossible Choice’ a book about abortion experiences.   Today she was joined by Jennifer Ryan a member of LMC Bereavement Support to share her story.  

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! 

Tuam has become the first town in County Galway to establish a €75 fine for drinking alcohol in public.   Galway County Councillor Sean Cunniffe first brought the proposal in October 2024. Following public consultation, the Community Safety Partnership drafted the by-law and presented its report to councillors at a recent district meeting.   The fine, which can b...

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 Matthew Barrett Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Governance Lead for Heart Health Check to discuss ‘Hearth Health Check’, a new comprehensive heart health check-up, and answer your questions.

Would you still organise a Sunday roast with your family? Or has that tradition fallen to the side? Plus, what does your ideal roast look like? Joining Andrea to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk and Russell Alford of Gastro Gays.

Roberto Lopes will be one of the few Irish people playing in the World Cup this summer, as he represents Cape Verde. The footballer, originally from Crumlin, will play his first World Cup game later this evening as they take on Spain. The excitement around this player is second-to-none, as he was a former footballer with Lourdes Celtic and Shamrock Rovers. Joining Andrea to discuss this is Pat Hol...

Women who had to travel to the UK to terminate pregnancies due to medical reasons have appealed for more support and changes in Irish law. A new book, created with support from the LMC Bereavement Support charity, shares some of these women’s stories. Two of the women whose stories feature in the book join Andrea to discuss.

Three years after being purchased, wheelchair accessible beach mats are still in storage in Leisure land. This result of these mats in storage means that wheelchair users cannot access the water in an easy, accessible manner. At Galway City Council’s June meeting, Councillor Eddie Hoare put forward a motion seeking a commitment from the Chief Executive and parks and recreation staff to officially...

Did you need to choose between getting married and buying a home? Bishop Denis Nulty has said that the decline in marriages is linked to the housing crisis, with couples being forced to prioritise between one or the other... Do you agree? And is this your experience? Joining Andrea to discuss is Finance Analyst Karl Deeter, Broadcaster Fionnuala Moran, Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers, Jour...

Starting today, we begin 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 Kevin Penrose to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Antrim.

Do you remember the days of running in to hit record on the VHS player to record Coronation Street for your mam? Or using a pencil to rewind a cassette to listen from the start again? Apparently, long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are making a comeback! Elaine Power, co-host of the ‘What’s Trending in F1?’ podcast and listeners join Andrea to discuss.

Are school summer holidays too long? An article in today’s Irish Examiner by Stephanie Parks says that Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family. Do you agree? Joining Andrea to discuss is Jennifer Horgan, teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.

8-year-old Theo Hughes is a champion golfer, but he is now having to play with damaged gear after his kit was broken coming off a flight... His dad Danny joins Andrea to discuss.

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

A “technical issue” with ESB solar panels means that 200,000 households fear missing payments for the sunniest weeks of the year. It comes as homeowners have discovered the electricity they are exporting to the grid has not been displayed by ESB Networks (ESBN) since May 25th… Joining Andrea to discuss this is Finance Editor with Irish Independent, Charlie Weston, Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder a...

From choices to solutions - what are your options if you want to bring some light into your home? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss lighting solutions! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Retwiggd.

While Ireland might have missed out on the World Cup dream, the tournament starts tonight, but what do you actually need to know to bluff our way through and sound like a football expert? Joining Andrea to discuss is Tanya Sweeney, Columnist for the Irish Independent and Off the Ball’s Phil Egan.

A recent campaign set up in Castlebar in Mayo is calling for the introduction of an All-Irish speaking secondary school to cater for primary school students seeking to further their education as Gaeilge. Four towns in Mayo have primary schools as Gaeilge, yet nowhere to continue their secondary level education in Irish. This means that students are at risk of losing their love and interest in the...

This month marks the start of National Fostering Awareness month. Tusla released a statement saying “National Fostering Awareness Month is about opening the conversation, challenging myths and helping people understand that they may already have the qualities needed to make a life-changing difference for a child”. To discuss their experience being foster carers, Andrea is joined by Maureen Gannon...

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums and artists to explore the stories behind them. What did artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is DJ and Pop Critic Cian Sullivan, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Olivia Rodrigo!

Public trade sector union Fórsa is set to present the benefits of remote working today to the National Economic and Social Council. The research found that flexible work arrangements led to improved outcomes. So, should remote work be given to those who want it? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

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 on from yesterday’s conversation on clamping, what has your experience been? Have you had a nightmare story where your car war clamped at the worst possible time, and did you fight against it? Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their stories…

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 gestational diabetes.

What is a school therapy dog, and how can they help children navigate the challenges of school life every day? Frank is a Goldendoodle with a very special role at Mallow’s Convent Primary School. He lives with the school Principal, proudly wears the school jersey on match days, and even treats everyone on his birthday. But, beyond his popularity, Frank plays an important part in supporting the wel...