Lunchtime Live

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined guest host Anna Daly with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Blue badges in the UK have now become available for drivers with ADHD and anxiety. Numbers for those with hidden disabilities have almost tripled, with the number of permits issued jumping from 18,000 in 2021 to 55,000 last year. So, should people with ADHD and anxiety be eligible for the blue badge here? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Teresa Gaughan, Access Group member, Disability Ad...

With a mini heatwave approaching, there’s no better time to look at how you can spruce up your outdoor flooring for the summer! This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all of your options, and what to look out for. Joining guest host Shane Beatty to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Ret...

Want to be more productive while you commute? Why not join a book club! Dublin Bus is running its own book club to help passengers with longer commute times caused by worsening traffic congestion. Siobhán Kelly is the woman behind the book club, and joins Shane Beatty, as well as  Co-Founder of Queer Book Club Dublin Dónal Talbot and Sarah Shanahan from Chapters Bookshop to discuss.

Have you been caught at the boarding gate being charged for oversized luggage? Many of us will be familiar with having to squeeze your suitcase into the carry-on baggage frame in order to board, and some may have been stung with a fee to check in your bag last minute... Well now, it seems that airline staff will be getting even higher bonuses for stopping passengers with bags that are over the lim...

Have you noticed people filming in your gym classes? Well a top New York city studio, Tracy Anderson, has announced a ban on phones in fitness classes after being overrun with Tiktokers filming their workouts... Joining guest host Shane Beatty, owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach, John Belton, Content Creator Pádraig Wilson McCarthy and Kate Lenehan from Monday Studio in Rathmi...

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 Shane Beatty 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 Editors!

During the Garda consolidation programme of 2012–2013, around 139 Garda stations across Ireland were closed, with more than 40 sold by 2019. The closures have had a significant impact on rural communities, where many residents feel more vulnerable due to a reduced Garda presence, and concerns about issues such as speeding and drink driving on rural roads… Where is your local garda station, and how...

Anna’s guest, Tracy Martin, has been in a wheelchair for 37 years. Tracy has experience of what it is like for wheelchair users living in rural counties, and the limitations they have compared to the cities. Tracy previously lived in Madrid independently for years, and joins to discuss the differences she has noticed since she returned to Ireland. Also joining to discuss is Bernard Mulvaney from 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. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces… Image: BBC

More and more people are finding themselves caring for both children and aging loved ones, while also trying to manage work, family, and their own lives. Anna’s guests are living that reality every day in the ‘sandwich’ generation, as they navigate the challenges of caring for elderly parents while keeping everything else afloat…

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, joins 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 guest host Anna Daly to discuss post birth recovery, and answer listener questions.

Navigating grief is something that each person does differently, but when you are faced with loss in your life... grief can be overwhelming. Stephanie Walsh joins Anna Daly to share how her own experiences influenced her career…

A new report from Daft.ie has revealed a record rise in rents at the start of this year… In the lead up to the controversial new rent rules, Ireland saw the largest quarterly increase in over 20 years. How do you feel about the current renting situation in the country? Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to hear their experiences.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Blake Boland, Spokesperson with Dublin Bus, to discuss how to best avoid issues with buses, and answer any of your questions!

As the summer stretches out ahead of us, many will be looking forward to a well deserved break, but if you haven’t organised any holidays, can you make your annual leave work for you? HR Expert at NFP HR Solutions, Caroline Reidy joins Anna Daly to discuss.

With the World Cup set to kick off in June, many Irish fans say they’ll be backing England, with Ireland missing out on qualification for this year’s tournament in America… But, it raises an interesting question: why do so many of us love to see England lose when Ireland are playing, yet find ourselves supporting them when we’re not involved? Will you be cheering the English lads this summer, or a...

We are in the wedding season, so are you facing a summer of multiple invites? Celebrating a big day can be great fun, but it is expensive to be a guest... Shannen Healy has 11 weddings this year - not including her own! She joins Anna to discuss how she’s handling it.

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

In a bid to improve school attendance, some schools have introduced incentives like pizza parties and hot chocolates for all students... But, are these so-called bribery tactics really a good idea to boost school attendance? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Noel Loftus, Principal of St. Attracta's National School in Roscommon, Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National Scho...

It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions. This week, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr Mary Ryan to discuss all you need to know about hormones…

For new mums, things can be overwhelming when it comes to getting back into shape after pregnancy - and any little comments about your appearance can badly hurt. Business owner and mother, Sarah Gangley, had a negative experience, and joins guest host Anna Daly to share her story…

Pets have become part of the family, so when one dies, the grief can be overwhelming, but do people who don’t have pets take pet grief seriously enough? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Today FM Presenter Alison Curtis, Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist and Professor Philip Hyland from Maynooth’s Department of Psychology.

TV Presenter Brian Dowling & Dancing with the Stars Judge Arthur Gourounlian are one of Ireland’s most recognisable couples. They join Anna Daly in the studio to chat life, parenthood and their partnership with The AIB Community €1 Million Fund!

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, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss overdrafts and savings, as well as answer any of your questions!