Lunchtime Live

Taylor Swift is in Dublin to play three sold out shows at the Aviva Stadium - and because of that, the Swifties (Taylor fans) have taken over the city! Adrian Kennedy is joined by Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan to get a sense of the atmosphere from the arrivals in Dublin Airport, and Swifties join to share their collective excitement.

This couple is quite unique compared to most... Ireland's two most famous adult stars met on the job are now a real-life couple. Northern Ireland OnlyFans star Meghan O'Neill joins guest host Adrian Kennedy to share their story.

From world record makers in Monaghan to a Liverpool star giving gifts to a Mayo village – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with stories from around the country.

Last night, round one of the US presidential debates kicked off on CNN – and it was viewed as often-uncomfortable viewing. Joe Biden's performance at the  debate has been described as a "slow motion car crash" by members of his own party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump told over 30 lies during the debate according to fact checkers. What did you think? Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by listeners...

From keeping your patio clean to buying an outdoor heater - it’s important to get your garden ready for the summer! Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy to give their top tips are Suzanne from @ this.and.that.diy on Instagram and Jennifer Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’!

Writing in today’s Irish Examiner, Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic detailed her experience of her ‘tisks’ saying “I thought I was just being quirky, but maybe I shouldn't count on it.” She joins Adrian to explain. Image: Communications Clinic

A report released today shows that there were a record 18,605 calls to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s national helpline last year.  Rachel Morrogh, CEO of DRCC joins guest host Adrian Kennedy along with Sarah Grace, Solicitor, author and survivor of sexual assault, to discuss.

The Wicklow Pride Festival committee has postponed an upcoming ‘Rainbow Disco’ for teenagers in Newtownmountkennedy due to safety concerns after receiving threats of protest. Chairperson of Wicklow Pride, Patrick Bracken, and Vice-Chair of Wicklow Pride, Grainne Fennell join Adrian Kennedy to discuss.

It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. Rebecca Shekleton, Co-Presenter of 98FM’s Big Breakfast joined Adrian Kennedy to rewind the clock.

Shane Beatty, Presenter of Breakfast Briefing, posted something which has caused quite the reaction online. He said that you don’t think that schools should give out certs for 100% perfect attendance. What do you think? Shane joins guest host Adrian Kennedy to discuss. Listeners also give their thoughts.

From how to keep them alive to the best places to put them – we’re talking house plants on today’s Ask the Expert. Erin Thomas, Founder of Hopeless Botanics is with Andrea to answer all your plant-related questions.

It's Pride month, and many festivals are taking place all over the country this weekend with people flying flags from their homes, businesses and windows in every town! As part of the month-long festivities, Andrea wanted to learn more about the gay history of Ireland. So, she decided to go on the ‘Secret History of Gay Dublin’ walking tour.  Conor O'Rourke from Alternative Dublin was there t...

The number of people in prison in Ireland has reached 5,000 for the first time ever. The Irish Penal Reform Trust say that these numbers show that “the Government’s approach to relieving the pressures on the bulging prison system is clearly failing”. So, what is the solution?  To discuss, Andrea is joined by former Mountjoy Governor, John Lonergan, former Assistant Governor, Niall Spelman and...

If you’re like Andrea Gilligan, you might be going to Glastonbury for the first time this year! It might seem overwhelming, since it’s on a much larger scale than Electric Picnic, but there’s no need to worry… To give her (and you!) some advice, Andrea is joined by Lunchtime Live Producer Dee King and Today FM Producer, and professional festival-goer, Eimear Shannon. Photo: Anna Barclay

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…

Dublin is going to be very busy this weekend. There’s Taylor Swift playing three sold out nights in the Aviva Stadium, Longitude in Marlay Park, Shania Twain is at Malahide Castle on Friday and the Saw Doctors are at Fairview Park on Saturday. You also have the GAA Senior football Championship and the Dublin Pride Parade. All of which will bring around 600,000 people into the capital over the week...

Welcome to The Pod Squad!  We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to.  This week Andrea is joined by Broadcaster Meghann Scully and Limerick personality and Mental Health Advocate Jen Ronan to review ‘To Catch a Scorpion’! Image: BBC

Lunchtime Live, as part of Newstalk’s Summer Tour, is live from Limerick!  Andrea is joined by two of the county’s community pillars: Richard Lynch, founder of I Love Limerick and Celia Holan Lee, founder of the Holman Lee Agency to discuss what makes Limerick great. Andrea was also out on the Limerick Greenway and met Ann Madigan, General Manager of the Rathkeale House hotel to discuss.

Natasha O’Brien joined Andrea Gilligan in Limerick to discuss her assaulter Cathal Crotty walking free with a suspended sentence - and to give her reactions to the protests surrounding her case. Cathal Crotty, a serving member of the Irish Defence Force, attacked O’Brien unprovoked on O’Connell street in Limerick, which left her unconscious.

Seán Kelly MEP, former President of the GAA, joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to remember the legendary commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who passed away at the age of 93.

Supervised drug injection centres are being considered in Limerick if the pilot programme currently running in Dublin is a success. Some people believe that these centres would be an important tool in reducing drug harm, while Councillor Daniel Butler says that he doesn’t see such centres as a priority for Limerick right now. To discuss, Andrea is joined by Elisa O’Donovan, Limerick local councill...

The Cork-Limerick N20 road is to be upgraded to a full motorway, which will cut travel times between the two cities by up to 30 minutes! It is estimated that it will cost around €2 billion and road users will have to pay via tolls for the improvements.  Joining Andrea to discuss is Dee Ryan, Former CEO of Limerick Chamber and Fianna Fáil party member.

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. This week, Running Coach John Kinsella (@limerickrunning on Instagram) joins to show how running goes hand in hand with self improvement.

John Moran made history by becoming the first ever directly-elected mayor of Limerick City and County. He joins Andrea in Limerick to discuss his campaign, and what his future plans are for the city.

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Niall Breen from Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer listeners' health queries and questions…