Lunchtime Live

Irish Wedding Band Bluemoose were performing in Zurich on St. Patrick’s Day when they were joined on stage by a surprise guest.   Philip Joyce, Bluemoose’s guitarist and lead vocalist joined Adrian Kennedy to discuss...

Three out of four parents aren’t able to get their child a place in secondary school.  An unpublished Department of Education report has revealed that nearly 50% of schools in the country are ‘oversubscribed’ with the highest concentration in the Dublin area, commuter belt counties.   Adrian Kennedy was joined by parents and listeners to discuss...

According to Fanagan’s Funeral directors the cost of a traditional religious funeral in Ireland can range from €3,500 to €8,500.  TD Michael Collins is now calling for the reinstatement of the funeral grant which was abolished in 2014. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Gus Nichols, Managing Director of J & C Nichols, Dublin’s longest established Funeral Directors and others to discuss... 

This year, we are determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!  Over the next few weeks we will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan to discuss...

One Dublin publican has shut down an inner-city laneway by erecting gates at a cost of €20,000 because of persistent anti-social behaviour.   Gary O’Reilly of O’Reilly’s Bar on Parnell Street claims he erected the gates after years of inaction over crime in the laneway.  It comes after councillors’ voted, earlier this year, to close another lane in Dublin – Harbour Court, which runs...

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs.   Today, Adrian Kennedy was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairman of Whyte's Auctioneers

Listener Stephen got in touch regarding his sleep Apnea - What can be done? We also hear from Anne Mary Boyhan Sleep Expert, founder of the Sleep Care Company. Com  Photo by Ivan Oboleninov

From Bedridden for 12 years to taking on the Stairway to Heaven walk – Fermanagh woman Shelly Cowan’s recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remarkable. 

As part of Newstalk Goes Green with thanks to SSE Airtricity our Home Squad are looking at ways that renters can go green.   Architect Roisin Murphy and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Adrian with some tricks of the trade to give you tips and advice...

Businesses and Councillors in Bundoran have expressed concern over hundreds of car enthusiats planning to gather in the town on St Patricks day.  Will the meet up cause chaos in the town on one of the busiest days of the year?  Adrian Kennedy was joined by Michael McMahon, Sinn Fein Councillor in Bundoran and others to discuss...

Sineád Lucey Brennan was just 28 when she suffered a haemorrhagic stroke while working out in the gym. 8 years on, she wants to help other people who might be struggle to find supports and services...

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Adrian Kennedy on Lunchtime Live... 

Handing over Dublin riot photos to Gardaí will put photojournalists at risk    That is according to Eamonn Farrell, photojournalist and Editor of photo news company Rollingnews.ie   The group was presented with a warrant from An Garda Siochana yesterday to seize images taken on the night of the far right riots on November 23rd last year. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Eamonn Farr...

Aaron, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live because of something he's going through and wanted to share.  Aaron joined Andrea to discuss why he reached out to the programme?

According to the recruitment company, Morgan McKinley, over 50% of workers would forego a pay rises for more work flexibility..   But is it productive to work at home or are workers best to be in the office?  Andrea was joined by Sinead Byrne HR Executive with ISME, Pat McDonagh businessman and owner of Supermacs and others to discuss...

92% of bus drivers witness illegal parking at bus stops on a daily basis, and it is the elderly and passengers with disabilities that suffer the consequences  That is according to new research by Bus Éireann.   How are you affected by illegal parking?  Andrea Gilligan was 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.   Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...

One of our listeners, Martin, got in touch with the show over an issue he was having with getting a broadband connection in his new build. Martin, Pauric and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss...

What is it like being an identical twin? And, does it affect your individuality?  Andrea was joined by Lara Rodwell, Freelance writer and author, David Blevins, Senior Ireland Correspondent with Sky News and others to discuss..

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!  Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. Andrea was joined by Dermot O’Brien from Bray Wanderers Walking Football today on Lunchtime Live...

Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74. The legendary broadcaster and journalist served as RTÉ’s Chief News Correspondent for many years, reporting on some of the biggest stories in modern Irish history. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Paul Allen, Charlie’s long time friend, former colleague and lead organiser of Climb with Charlie, George Lee, friend and RTÉ colleague who worked closely with him on...

Kensington Palace released a picture yesterday for Mother’s Day of Kate Middleton with her three children, however photo agencies quickly issued 'kill notice' for Kate Middleton photo over 'manipulation' concerns.  Andrea was joined by Sarah Hewson, Talk TV’s Royal Editor and Sinead Murphy, Photographer and programme director of Photography in Griffith College to discuss..

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by GP and lecturer, Dr Sumi Dunne to answer listeners health queries and questions...

Have you struggled to get a creche place for your child?  Andrea was joined by listeners and childcare providers to discuss...

On Friday we heard from David and Susan, they have received over 400 letters from an anonymous stalker over the past 5 years. The letters are incredibly personal, leaving them to think that they must know the person. But they’ve no idea who it is. Another listener Susan got in touch when she heard it and today she joined Andrea on the show to tell her story...