Lunchtime Live

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.  

The Government is considering a range of measures to target the misuse of electric scooters following an increase in incidents involving the vehicles. Currently, you must be over 16 and remain at a speed limit under 20km an hour to drive them, but there are concerns that these rules are not being follow. Andrea spoke to listeners to hear their views.

Lunchtime Live were contacted a few days ago by a concerned uncle who shared the deeply personal story of his nephew Barry, who has a rare genetic condition called Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, which causes tumours to grow uncontrollably in his body. To make matters worse, a new drug used to treat the condition called belzutifan isn’t available in Ireland, despite being allowed in the UK and Norther...

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…

Tallaght driving test center has been forced to cancel 160 tests due to a delay in the completion of tests.   The wait in Tallaght is up to 12 weeks, but the longest wait has been revealed in Raheny at a staggering 25 weeks.   Anyone in Raheny applying for a test now must wait until November 30th before being “invited” to select an appointment time in the following three to five weeks, w...

Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, joined Andrea to discuss the 4th Trimester – something that probably isn’t discussed enough. What it is ? And how to manage it.

We've received an email from a listener who says they were shocked and upset after receiving a letter from their child's school. The letter informed parents that any student who commits to playing a school sport will be required to pay €360 for one sport, or €420 if they participate in more than one. Is it reasonable for schools to ask parents to contribute these amounts, or does it place an unfai...

Are you counting macros, hitting your 10k step goal and getting 8 hours sleep every night? Well, while many of us are trying to be healthier... are we actually losing community in the process...Stephen Flynn from The Happy Pear and Newstalk Claire McKenna joined Andrea to discuss how we can find the right balance when trying to achieve wellness goals.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Pat Keville from Plant Store.ie , to discuss all your questions about indoor houseplants!  

Irish Mirror's Head of Sport Brian Flanagan recently thought he’d nabbed some bargain GAA gear, but all was not as it seemed.   Brian joined Andrea to tell all about the scam.  

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) warns that dirty dishcloths, floor cloths or tea towels can cause microbiological contamination AS they are often used for multiple tasks, including wiping surfaces, drying hands, cleaning spills and drying dishes.    Joining Andrea to spill all the tea towel life hacks is The Irish Examiner’s Digital Features Editor, Denise O’Donoghue.&nb...

New EU proposals could spell the end of airline charges for cabin luggage, but Ryanair's Michael O'Leary is fighting back! Andrea was joined by travel blogger Tara Povey as well as listeners to share their views.

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.