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, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Shania Twain!

For many people, collecting memorabilia from their favourite sports teams, musicians or artists is more than just a hobby - it's a lifelong passion. Every item tells a story, capturing a special moment in time, and for some collectors, those treasured pieces can also become valuable investments. Andrea’s guest has spent decades building an extraordinary collection of GAA memorabilia during his tim...

Students' unions, who gathered in Cork on Wednesday, say students are commuting long distances, missing meals, and struggling to find affordable places to live. Cork City has been ranked the second-most expensive place in Ireland for university students, with annual costs estimated at more than €17,500. Joining Andrea to discuss are members of the MTU and UCC students' unions.

A holiday in Ireland for less than €500 a week for a family of four? There must be some catch? No! Pack up your tent and go camping. The camping and caravanning sector is booming, but is it something you’d consider? Joining Andrea to discuss is Con Quill, Chief Executive of the Irish Caravan and Camping Council, Aaron Birchill from the ‘Charlie and Me’ YouTube channel & Camping Crew Podcast 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. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Barnardo's conducted their 2026 back to school survey which revealed that over two thirds of parents are worried about the “outrageous” cost of school uniforms. More than half of parents said they were concerned about the overall expenses that come with the start of a new school year. Have you been feeling the pinch in the past few years? Are you worried about back-to-school costs? Comedian Steve...

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss everything you need to know about taking medicin...

Are you an early bird or a night owl, and does it cause friction in your relationships? Writing in the Irish Independent today, Saoirse Hanley says that her superpower is naturally being a morning person! She joins Andrea, as well as Phil Smyth Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator to discuss.

As the rental crisis has become a massive issue across the country, companies are losing staff due to the lack of affordable housing… To tackle this, Eirebus, operator of the Swords Express in Dublin, has applied to Fingal County Council seeking to temporarily retain 19 modular accommodation units and six mobile home units at its Corduff Road depot in Dublin 15 for three years. Is this the best in...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Certified Trichologist Clare Devraux  to answer all of your questions about looking after your hair and scalp.

There has been an increase in advertisements and announcements asking people to wear headphones on public transport. Whether it's music, audio or phone calls, TFI has said “don't be that passenger”. So, should you wear earphones when on public transport? Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and listeners to discuss.

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: A24

Firefighters from Rathfarnham and Dún Laoghaire tackled a gorse wildfire in Glencullen on the Dublin mountains over the bank holiday weekend. The wildfire has “died down considerably” after reigniting yesterday. More than 25 firefighters and other agencies had fought a blaze in the area on July 31st, which was brought under control, and it’s not yet known how the fire reignited. Many businesses an...

We continue 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, Anna Daly is joined by Travel Content Creator Kevin Penrose to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Derry!

The chimes of an ice cream van can be a familiar sound to many, and brings so much nostalgia with it! Do you have an ice cream van in your area? What are your memories? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Caroline from Smith’s Ice Cream.

Andrea’s two guests are planning their wedding in February 2026. Instead of making their wedding solely about them and their love for one another, they are using their wedding as a campaign to raise awareness around autism and ADHD. The campaign is called ‘Different Minds, Same Heart’. Cathal Cully and his fiancé Rebecca join to discuss more about this campaign.

With school summer holidays in full swing, many parents are struggling day-to-day to keep their children entertained. While camps are settling down and sun holidays are coming to an end, we are starting to hear the dreaded phrase: “I’m bored”... What does it mean for our children when they are bored? Should we try everything to keep them entertained or is it okay to allow boredom to strike and enc...

From Sunday, August 2nd, to Sunday, August 9th, Belfast will host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. With more than 100 live events scheduled across the week, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to welcome more than 800,000 people to Belfast. With the preparations in full swing, Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss what we can expect from this year's Fleadh Ch...

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined guest host Anna Daly with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

The organisation representing local elected representatives has expressed concern over the harassment of up to 70 female Councilors across the country… The Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) said it had been made aware of repeated telephone calls from an individual who has subjected female elected members from across the political spectrum to disturbing and inappropriate sexual comments....

If you’re going away for this upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, or just this summer in general, how do you keep your home secure while you’re on holiday? This week, the Home Squad are here to give their top tips to make your home holiday-proof! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Emma Delaney from April & t...

The celebrations in Mayo are still going on, and no doubt will continue well into the Bank Holiday weekend, but how much of a boost is the economy getting? Taking Stock Presenter Susan HayesCulleton and Denis Finbarr Cronin, AKA Digital Dinny join Andrea to discuss!

Today is World friendship day. While we all have one or two good friends, we can rely on each other. Many of us have lost friends along the way for various reasons. As you get older and lives change, friendships can often fizzle out into fond memories. Why does this happen and is it actually harder to make friends as we get older? Joining Andrea to discuss is Cathal Minogue from Today FM, Psychoth...

Spray tans are (apparently) back! A huge feature of Celtic Tiger days has returned, but are the days of Ross Geller-style disasters gone? Joining Andrea to discuss is Chelsea Tyler McGrane, lifestyle content creator, Broadcaster Suzanne Kane, Journalist Saoirse Hanley and Comedian Claire Roche!

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 band Pulp!