Lunchtime Live

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail to answer any of your train-related questions!

Author and baker Graham Herterich never loved the length of a novel but found his niche with culinary reads. He reads cookbooks for fun! Do you? Graham joins Andrea to discuss.

The National Ambulance Service personnel will stage a 24-hour strike today over pay disputes. Have you had an experience of calling an ambulance? Have they helped you? What do you think of this strike? Joining Andrea to discuss is Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor in Tralee, David Hall from Life Line Ambulances and listeners.

Knock Airport celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. What has the impact been on the people in the west of Ireland since? Joining Andrea to discuss is Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Knock Airport, Paddy Judge, the pilot of the first commercial flight into Knock airport with Aer Lingus and Terry Riley, author of ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’.

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: Disney+

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

For 40 years, The George has been at the heart of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife scene. As the iconic venue marks this major milestone, Andrea is joined by General Manager Daragh Flynn, Davina Devine and more to reflect on its history, its impact, and the memories made there over four decades.

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 first edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss tackling your finances, and answer any of your questions!

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World, author and podcaster Nicola Tallant, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about gangland journalism!

One of the most recognisable and loved voices on the planet, Sir David Attenborough, turns 100 today! How much of a fan are you? Have you ever met him? Joining Andrea to discuss is Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmental and Wildlife Consultant, Tina Claffey, Wildlife Photographer and listeners. Image: BBC

Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a ‘silent’ cancer, because its symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for everyday issues. In Ireland, hundreds of women are diagnosed each year, often at a later stage… Joining Andrea to share her experience is listener Dee Flannelly, as well as Dr Claire Thompson, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and R...

When is the right time to move home? This is a question facing many Irish emigrants, whether they be living in Sydney, Singapore or Seville - this decision is not one taken lightly... Mum of two, Andrea, has been documenting her family's move home from Australia on Tiktok (@homeandfaraway). Andrea is joined by listeners, including Andrea, to hear their stories…

Eamon Torsney from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week you might have missed!

With the rising cost of tickets, many people are missing out on sporting events and concerts… Have you missed out on any of these events due to ‘ticketflation’? Joining Andrea to discuss is Siobhan O’Neill Whyte from Mams.ie , as well as listeners.

The good weather is certainly returning, and hopefully here to stay, so it’s time to get the garden furniture out of the shed! This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things garden furniture. Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Brian Burke, Woodie’s DIY & Garden Expert and RTÉ...

Andrea’s guest has been expected to pay €276.42 in custom’s charges for her own Kindle after leaving it in a hotel in London… Celeine joins Andrea to explain what happened, and Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Caitríona Redmond, joins to discuss.

Social Media Executives from platforms including TikTok and Snapchat faced questioning from TDs and Senators this morning over the measures they are taking to protect children online. The investigation’s aim is to establish whether so-called “dark patterns” are being used to discourage users from opting out of recommender systems based on the profiling of their data and behaviour, in breach of EU...

With the Atlantic cruise ship suffering from an outbreak of hantavirus docking in Tenerife - how are locals feeling about it? Are you worried about hantavirus? Joining Andrea to discuss is local resident Dee Daniels and Andrew, AKA @The Knights-trider on Tiktok and Instagram.

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, who’s going to talk through the life and work of The Strokes!

There’s growing pressure on the FAI to boycott the Ireland v Israel football match after two major figures in Irish football, Brian Kerr and Louise Quinn, joined a campaign for the Nations League games not to be played. The FAI says it has no choice, and that refusing to play would seriously damage Irish football. So, should Ireland be refusing to play the game? If it goes ahead, will you watch it...

Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist at the National Maternity Hospital joins Andrea this week to discuss the 20 week scan.

With hospital goers around the country spending a whopping 17 million euro on car parking charges, callers chat to Andrea about the additional parking expenses when going to hospital.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Katie Mugan Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding Specialist to answer any of your breastfeeding questions!

Many people will have flocked to the cinema this weekend to see the Devil Wears Prada 2, and you might have spotted some very stylish outfits, including gloves by Irish Designer Paula Rowan! Paula joins Andrea to discuss. Image: 20th Century Studios

Ahead of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Limerick next September, some local residents are up in arms after the allocation of tickets... 1,500 complimentary passes have been handed out, but these are only for people living in the postcode, rather than the Parish of Adare. Andrea is joined by Bridie Collins, Fianna Fáil Councillor for the area and listeners to discuss this.