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'We want our police to be respected' - Gardaí to trial new baseball caps 06.12.2023 16:14

Gardaí will begin wearing baseball caps from today – and they are asking the public for opinions on the new look. Over 100 Gardaí will be sporting the new caps as part of a pilot programme in three areas. They will try out two different cap options, each for a period of two weeks. Andrea was joined by former Assistant Garda Commissioner, Pat Leahy and others to discuss...

Dublin violence 'could be the catalyst' for far-right candidate in Presidential election 05.12.2023 17:04

Is Ireland on the cusp of a Donald Trump or Argentinian Javier Milei Presidential moment?   Last month saw Former TV celebrity economist Javier Milei win the Argentinan President Election, Donald Trump served as the 45th US President, while Boris Johnson served as British Prime Minister, but how close is Ireland coming to this kind of leadership?  Andrea was joined by Larry Donnelly...

1 in 5 people will spend more on their pets than their partners this Christmas 05.12.2023 10:12

One in five people will spend more on their pets than their partners this Christmas.  Almost eight out of 10 people say they don’t ‘want them to feel left out’.  Andrea was joined by Shauna Kilduff, the owner of Shauna’s Pet shop,

'Drop-off' in people learning a second language is 'concerning' 05.12.2023 9:35

A major University in Scotland is considering scrapping it’s modern languages degrees.  They say there’s been a steep fall in the number of students studying modern languages.  Andrea was joined by Padraig Ryan from the ELC Euro Language College, Melanie May, solo travel writer and 'Talk Travel' presenter on Dublin City FM and more to discuss...

'A good move of solidarity' - Dublin City Hall to fly Palestinian flag 05.12.2023 22:51

 Dublin City Councillors have agreed to fly the Palestinian flag over the City Hall.   It will be flown in an “act of solidarity” for seven days starting this morning.   Are you happy about City Hall flying the Palestinian flag?   Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners to discuss...

Ageing Disgracefully: 'It's about feeling good about yourself' 04.12.2023 21:16

How do you plan to grow old? Do we have to do it with grace? Or do you plan on being loud and proud in your old age?  Dolly Parton, the Country Music icon dressed as a cheerleader for the  Thanksgiving Day halftime show wearing short shorts and with her belly button out.   Terry Prone, wrote an article on Dolly Parton and how she’s aging and she joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live...

Cut-the-Cost: How to dress warm on a budget 04.12.2023 8:19

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the country, Newstalk is here to help with a new online series highlighting the best ways to save on your bills. Cut-the-Cost will offer tips and advice on how to save on everything from energy and the weekly shop to modern essentials like broadband and phone contracts. Aoife Kearns, Newstalk Reporter has done the hard work and s...

'I'm not a total Scrooge' - UK Mum charging family members for Christmas Dinner 04.12.2023 13:25

Would you charge your family for Christmas dinner? It can be a quite costly meal to prepare - but is it ok to ask your family to pay?   Carla Bellucci, a Mum in the UK has said she will be charging her guests £150 for dinner. Carla joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live to breakdown what guests can expect for forking out for their Christmas dinner...

GP says rise in prices 'reflects the cost of running the practice' 04.12.2023 16:42

A  survey has revealed how one in six are paying between €26 and €50 to see their GP, while over a third are paying between €51 and €75, with prices highest in Dublin.  Are GP’s prices too high? Andrea was joined by Siobhan Chidley, GP in Kildare, Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, podcaster “A WonderCare Podcast”, Owner Milltown totalhealth Pharmacy and listeners to discuss...

Ask Me Anything: Postwoman 01.12.2023 14:01

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be out on the road delivering the nation's post? Today on Lunchtime Live’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ Andrea was joined by Emma Langan, Postwoman to chat on Lunchtime Live...

World AIDS Day: 'I'm very grateful that I'm still here today' 01.12.2023 18:49

If you’re out and about today, you might notice that some buildings across the country are illuminated red – not to kick off the festive season – it’s part of the Glow Red for World AIDS Day.  Rebecca Tallon de Havilland and Will Kennedy joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss...

'I've never seen Star Wars or Harry Potter' - Tanya Sweeney 01.12.2023 9:54

Do you ever get that reaction when you tell people you have never seen Star Wars?   Or Harry Potter, or Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad or the Godfather? Can you believe the shock from some people when you tell them you haven’t seen a particular movie or TV show? Tanya Sweeney was writing about in the Irish Independent today,  John Fardy, prsenter of Screentime on Newstalk and Tany...

'Once they're 18 you lose everything' - Parents call for better services for children with disabilities 01.12.2023 15:18

Do children with disabilities get enough support when they turn 18?  Aisling and Lourdes are both mothers to teenagers with disabilities. They joined Andrea to discuss their experiences...

Office Christmas Parties: 'There's too many rules nowadays' 01.12.2023 17:27

It’s the 1st of December, Christmas is officially here. If you’re headed to your Christmas party tonight, we want to know if you love them or hate them. Andrea was joined by Ian O'Doherty, columnist with Irish Independent, Tina Koumarianos, Agony Aunt, Louisa Meehan, HR and Mediation expert with Woodview HRM and Newstalk's Cathal O'Sullivan to discuss...

'It's not a good year for Irish music' - Kiera Dignam remembers Shane MacGowan's 30.11.2023 5:40

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Kiera Dignam, Christy Dignam's daughter joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live this afternoon...

Shane MacGowan 'will be remembered for his brilliant songwriting' 30.11.2023 31:43

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. His death was announced by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke this morning. MacGowan had suffered health issues in recent years and was only recently released from hospital after reportedly spending time in intensive care. Andrea was joined by broadcaster Dave Fanning, singer Mary Coughlan and more to remember the legendary si...

Newstalk's Irish Christmas Guide - Toys 30.11.2023 9:06

We have teamed up with Guaranteed Irish to bring you Newstalk’s Irish Christmas Guide. Over the next 4 weeks we'll feature ideas for gifting, decorations, and festive fare – all from Irish based businesses. Discover the best ideas to make Christmas all about supporting local enterprises, in association with guaranteedirishgifts.ie . This week we put our focus on festive toys. Andrea...

'There'll never be another like him' - Shane MacGowan Remembered 30.11.2023 28:50

The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. His death was announced by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke this morning. MacGowan had suffered health issues in recent years and was only recently released from hospital after reportedly spending time in intensive care. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Dave Browne, Singer with Picturehouse, BP Fallon, Musician, Brian Warfield...

'My identity was stolen' - Listener at 'wits end' after Facebook profile hacked 29.11.2023 13:21

Grainne, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue she wanted raise regarding her Facebook profile being hacked...

Patrick O'Donovan: Rioters should face tough financially penalties 29.11.2023 21:55

Junior Minister Patrick O’Donovan has told a Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that those involved in the riots last week should be “punished financially” and have their welfare stopped.   He questioned whether any of the rioters worked saying that most of them were in bed when the rest of the country was up working to pay taxes for their lifestyle.  Should rioters have their so...

'It's unfair' - Woman calls for once-off disability payments for pensioners 29.11.2023 8:27

Antoinette, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live about an issue she wanted raise regarding disability payments from this years Budget...

'It's fun but terrifying' - Why do we love scary reality TV shows 29.11.2023 10:32

Between Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here – contestants are putting themselves through absolute torture. But why do we enjoy watching people go through this?  Andrea was joined by TV Streaming Columnist for the Irish Independent Sheena McGinley and Psychiatrist Brendan Kelly to discuss...

'Absolutely ludicrous' - Senator slams plans to limit lay-bys to professional drivers 29.11.2023 17:54

Proposals by Transport Infrastructure Ireland will see lay-bys on Ireland's major roadways being used by professional drivers only. Is this the right move from TII? Will it effect private motorists?   Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Senator, Niall Blaney, Cllr PJ Ryan, Independent Councillor in Clare and others to discuss ... 

Should election posters be banned? 28.11.2023 15:57

Councillor Joe Leddin is campaigning for Limerick City to become an election poster free zone. With local elections, European Parliament elections, and the election of Limerick's first directly elected mayor on the horizon, is it time politicians change their method of campaigning?   Andrea Gilligan was joined by Limerick Cllr. Joe Leddin, Naas Cllr. Bob Quinn, Cllr. Shelly Herterich Qui...

'Swap, donate, rotate' - How to have a more sustainable Christmas 28.11.2023 7:51

Are you looking to have a more sustainable Christmas?    Do we make enough efforts to reduce or waste this Christmas?     Samantha Carter from Vision Ireland joined Andrea to discuss...