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Have you noticed you snack more, or binge eat when you’re working from home?  Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly joins Andrea to discuss why this might be the case.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a challenging task, but climbing it in a wedding dress? That’s a whole other ballgame! Leonore Good and 14 women from Cork are undertaking the task next week.  She joins Andrea to discuss why. Image: Teretta Foundation

When somebody we love is diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to say, you might feel awkward about getting in touch with them.  However, Donna Kelly is urging people to please ‘Send that Text’ and reach out.  Donna joins Andrea to share her story.

Almost 2,500 complaints about Cork’s footpaths have been made to Cork City Council over the last six years.    The data was provided to Social Democrats local election candidate for the Cork City South Central ward Pádraig Rice.  Éabha Wall, Disability Advocate in Cork, Evie Nevin, Disability Activist and Labour election candidate and Pádraig all join Andrea to discuss.

It's Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. 98fm’s Ciaran O’Connor joined Andrea Gilligan to rewind the clock.

Education Minister Norma Foley has said that she will bring in legislation to ban the sale of smartphones to children under the age of 13 if it is needed.  The Government has been on a mission to prevent children in primary schools from getting smartphones. But, is it right to expect the Government to take the lead here? Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their opinions.

From costs to coverage, for this week’s Ask the Expert, we’re putting your home insurance questions to Jonathan Hehir, Managing DIrector of Insuremyhouse.ie .

Is it a good idea to have no photo rule at weddings? Or a bit miserable?  More and more couples are opting to put a ban on guests taking pictures. Andrea is joined by Jenny McCarthy, Wedding Photographer and Lyndsey Moynagh, Wedding Planner, to discuss.

Around 30,000 football fans are descending on Dublin to watch the Europa League final between German side Bayer Leverkusen and Italy's Atalanta taking place in the Aviva Stadium tonight.   Thousands of Gardaí will police this evening's event, which is the second biggest European club football event after the Champions League. It will be watched by millions worldwide.  Journalist Bar...

Ireland, alongside Norway and Spain will formally recognise the state of Palestine, it was confirmed this morning. Israel has recalled their ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich in response in a “strong message to Ireland”. What do you make of this historic decision? And, what does it mean for the future of Palestine? Andrea is joined by Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst, Ibrahim Alagha, an...

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… Image: Cruinniú na nÓg

Should we bring in price caps for certain food like bread and milk?  That’s what People Before Profit are calling for. They’re saying that the price of potatoes has gone up by over 17%, and rice has gone up more than 10%.  Should the government intervene? Andrea is joined by Michael Kelly, Founder of Grow it Yourself (GIY) and listeners to discuss.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!  We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to.   Andrea was joined by Today FM Presenter Shelly Grey and Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill to review The Immortals - a podcast about people trying to live forever.

Doctors are claiming that Ireland has a two tier medical system – with public and  private patients getting access to different drugs and help.  To discuss, Andrea is joined by Prof Michaela Higgins, Consultant Oncologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital...

There was tragedy on the M50 on Friday when Derek Martin sadly lost his life following an accident. His sister Helen is with Andrea to remember her brother and make a plea to find the people who stopped to help Derek after the crash.

Listener of the show John got in touch to share how sick he is of political leaflets in the post, calling them unsolicited mail. It begs the question, are they too much? And should they be banned? John and other listeners join Andrea to discuss.

Apparently, us Irish are falling out of love with the cinema.  We used to be Europe's most avid movie-goers, but we haven’t gotten back to those high heights since the pandemic.  Are we losing the joy of the big screen experience? Andrea is joined by film reviewer Niall O’Brien, director Richard Waters, Managing Director of Retro Drive In Movies, Ryan O’Neill and more 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 Ellen Shilling, Mindfulness Expert, to learn more about perfecting the act of mindfulness and meditation.

Children with autism are being refused places in summer camps, with some being told that they’d have to employ an SNA (Special Needs Assistant) in order to send their child to a summer camp. Have you experienced this? Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their takes.

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

Having separate beds from your partner is becoming more and more common apparently.  Couples say they sleep better and because of that, are nicer to each other, but can it affect your intimacy? Andrea is joined by Iseult White, Psychotherapist and author, to discuss.

Bruce Springsteen brought the curtain down on the Irish leg of his world tour last night in Dublin, but hundreds of concertgoers missed the start of his 80,000 Croke Park sellout in what's since been branded a “queuing disaster” outside the stadium. Andrea is joined by listeners who were at the concert to hear their experiences, including International Golf Broadcaster Shane O’Donoghue.

Have you heard of nicotine pouches? Well if you haven’t, your teenagers are sure to know about them.  There have been calls for stricter regulation of nicotine pouches as apparently teenagers, alongside vapes are now using the pouches to get a nicotine hit.  Joining Andrea to discuss is Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals and Social Democr...

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah looked at nibbles that will be perfect for any occasion, from a varied charcuterie board to what to pair with crackers. Follow the hasht...

Employers group Ibec has called on Dublin City Council to pause their implementation of new city centre plans due to be introduced in August.   The new plans aim to remove traffic travelling through the city centre using a number of measures, including closing parts of the quays to cars.  Ibec say that there are significant questions about how they will affect access to the city cen...