Lunchtime Live

Comedian Dara Ó Briain has said he wanted to find his birth mother to tell her “it worked out OK” in his life after being adopted as a child. He also spoke about how it was kind of awkward at times… The Irish stand-up, 52, spoke about his experience of searching and finding his birth parents in his previous comedy tour ‘So Where Were We’? So, what is it like meeting your birth parents? Andrea is j...

A new documentary focusing on the behind the scenes of Boyzone will be released on the 2nd of February, but Andrea got to see the premier of its first episode last night and loved it! Will you be watching? TV Producer Bill Hughes and Today FM Producer Shauna O’Reilly join Andrea to discuss. Image: Sky

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 O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

We have heard from people over the last number of days that have been affected in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Around 142,000 homes, farms and businesses are still without power, while Uisce Éireann says over 6,000 premises still have no water supply. Many of the people that have been worst affected – many of whom have spoken on the show – live in rural areas. Is Storm Éowyn proof that rural Irel...

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to. This week, Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Editor of rollercoaster.ie and 98fm’s Russell Alford join Andrea to review ‘The Curious History Of Your Home’! Image: Noiser

Storm Éowyn caused significant damage to homes last week… But, what repairs can you do at home? Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder from the Home Rescue TV show, joins Andrea to discuss what you can do yourself!

New data reveals that over three quarters of women have been labelled as emotional in performance reviews, compared to just 11% of men…   So, are women actually more emotional in the workplace, or is there a gender bias? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Caroline Reidy, Director of the HR Suite, Hannah Quinn Mulligan is a Journalist and Farmer, Nadia Adan is the owner of Ashford Motors and...

Are the Irish good at dealing with death - you may have heard people say that we “do death well”, but is that really true? This week is National Grief Awareness Week, and Andrea is joined by Bereavement Coordinator with Our Ladies Hospice, Ann D’Arcy, to discuss.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life. This week, Andrea is joined by Clare McKenna, Presenter of Alive and Kicking on Newstalk, to discuss why we should prioritise rest more in our lives!

Up to 100,000 homes and businesses are likely to be without power for the rest of the week in the aftermath of last week’s storm, and some will be cut off from the grid until the end of next week. Brian Tapley, ESB Networks Regional Manager, gave Newstalk an update earlier this morning... Meanwhile, the Government has said that they have no plans to recall the Dail early to tackle the fallout from...

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined guest host Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…

“I’m in my mid-30s and I haven’t had a boyfriend since I was 21. I’ve been going on dates the entire time, observing the many seismic shifts in dating culture. Here are 15 things I’ve learned from 15 years of singlehood…” So writes Rachel Thompson in the Guardian. She joins Anna Daly to discuss.

The fallout from Storm Éowyn continues today as almost 250,000 homes and businesses are still without power. Many workers have also been impacted by the closure of businesses, and have been left wondering what pay they are entitled to… Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners affected to discuss.

Apparently, we only wear a third of the clothes in our wardrobe! So, joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss how you can make the most out of yours is Stylist Mandy Maher and owner of Organised Chaos, Sarah Reynolds.

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments, Holly Dalton, to look at her recipes for instant ramen focaccia and her underrated ragu! Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all ou...

Three in five people back Ryanair’s call for a two-drink limit at airport bars, according to the latest Red C poll published in the Business Post yesterday. The airline again recently called for a limit on alcohol served at airports, which it said would result in safer and better passenger behaviour on board aircraft, “...and a safer travel experience for passengers and crews all over Europe.” Wha...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise, joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss how you can negotiate for a pay rise in your job.

Gillian O’Gorman is making a plea for help as her 83-year-old father has been stuck in University Hospital Limerick since October 23rd. He has stopped receiving rehabilitation treatment, but still cannot leave. Gillian joins guest host Jonathan Healy to explain the situation.

From a crazy Carrauntoohil hike to ‘smart’ benches, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins guest host Jonathan Healy with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Most of the country is still feeling the effects of Storm Éowyn and its accompanied red weather warning. You can expect more winds this evening as it continues to move… So, how have you been affected, and what are the latest updates? Guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Aoife Keely from Met Éireann, Siobhán Wynne, ESB Networks Regional Manager, Newstalk’s Henry McKean as well as listeners around...

From the different types to where you can put them, the Home Squad are here to talk all things tiles! Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Sarah Twigg Doyle, Interior Stylist & Design Colour Consultant.

Met Éireann has issued a red weather warning for the entirety of the country, with Storm Éowyn hitting tomorrow. To get the latest updates on services around the country, as well as tips on how to prepare, Andrea is joined by: Aoife Keely from Met Éireann Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail Brendan Crowley, Owner and Managing Director of Wexford Bus Graeme McQueen, Media...

Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them. This week, Quaker Will Hare joins Andrea to discuss his faith.

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Rebecca Shekleton, Presenter on 98fm’s Big Breakfast joins Andrea to look back on the year 1978!

From blood types, to supply and who can and can’t donate blood: Andrea is joined by Dr Ellen McSweeney, Irish Blood Transfusion Donor Consultant, to answer your blood donation questions for this week’s Ask the Expert!