Lunchtime Live

Wildfires have been raging across Spain and France and we have experienced this at home with fires breaking out in Tipperary, Waterford, Kerry and Wicklow. Not only has there been an outbreak of wildfires, but firefighters who were sent to Slievenamon were targeted by thieves. Cars, vans and jeeps parked outside the fire station were broken into on the fifth day of battling the fires. Tools they u...

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 edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about trusts!

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, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Derry!

Many couples spend a lot of time and money building their families. For some, it can often come easier than it does for others. In 1978, the first baby was born via IVF, giving hope to many parents looking to have a baby. Tomorrow is World IVF Day so we want to hear from people who have gone through their own IVF journey, and how the ability to conceive via IVF has changed so many people’s lives…...

Many people living in rural areas cannot access local towns and villages on foot due to the lack of footpaths and safe roads. With little to no public transport across rural areas, locals are forced to drive their cars, when they may not be needed. Those that do not have cars face treacherous walks on the side of busy roads due to the lack of sufficient infrastructure. We want to hear from our lis...

This Sunday marks the All-Ireland final, where, for the first time in 20 years, Mayo will face Kerry. Andrea is joined by some die hard Mayo and Kerry fans to discuss how they’re celebrating the day!

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Have you thought about inheritance? And, if you’re a single person, do you know what will happen to your home after you die? How should the tax work if you don’t have any children? Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Houghton from the Financial Independence and Personal Finance podcast, John Lowe from MoneyDoctors.ie , as well as listeners.

Are you fed up of going to the gym, and would rather have the gym come to you? This week, the Home Squad are here to talk all things home gyms! Joining Andrea to discuss is John Belton, owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach and Kate O’Driscoll, (@victorianrathmines) & co-host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’.

Yesterday, we asked: do you struggle to get a taxi in your area? We got lots of responses to this question from people up and down the country, but one stuck out to us. A woman has messaged the show to say she was in a position whereby she inherited her late husband's taxi plate, however, she did not fill out a form within 9 months of his passing due to the shock and heartbreak she was feeling and...

This week Mayo will face Kerry in the All-Ireland final. This season there were some new rules brought into the game, some of the more notable ones were the 2 point score outside the 40 metre arc, at all times during play, each team must have four players in their defensive half and three players in their attacking half, and the opening throw in is now strictly 1v1. What do you think of the new ru...

Firefighting crews have remained on site at Slievenamon in County Tipperary on Wednesday following continued operations overnight from Tuesday – as the fire which started on Monday morning has now spread into an adjacent Coillte forest. While there are no immediate risks to residents, the spread of these wildfires is concerning to those living in the area, as they do not know what is next to come....

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 Aretha Franklin!

With the enforcement of e-scooter regulations firmly back on the news agenda, Andrea’s guest is calling for a complete ban on the vehicles after her six-year-old son, Nathan, was struck by an e-scooter last week and suffered a fractured skull. Chloe Palmer joins Andrea to share her story…

Do you dread going to the beach or going for a swim because you’re worried about what you look like in a bikini or a swimsuit? Many of us will feel uncomfortable and nervous stripping down to a two piece, but how do we get better at being brave and embracing our ‘bikini bodies’? Joining Andrea to discuss is Grace Mongey, aka Faces By Grace, Riona O’Connor, actor, comedian and creator and Dr Malie...

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…

Do you struggle to get a taxi on a night out, or in general? Have things seemingly gotten worse in terms of the number of them available? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss…

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 how important the partner is, and how they can b...

Described as the Irish ‘Le Mis’, ‘Celtic Exodus’ is a new musical written by Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones. He joins Andrea to discuss what lead him to creating this show!

Spain plans to ban smoking on outdoor bar and restaurant terraces while extending smoke-free areas and regulating vaping products in ‌the same way as conventional cigarettes. European countries such as Britain and France are increasingly tightening tobacco and vaping rules, framing smoking as both a public-health threat and a drain on state health budgets and productivity. But should we follow sui...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie to answer all of your gas and electricity questions.

People in Ireland spend an average of three hours and 21 minutes a day on their phones. With 57% of people admitting to taking their phones to the toilets with them… With many people doom scrolling while on the loo, we want to know: just how common is this, and what are some of the bacterial hazards that come about using your phone on the toilet? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr. Primrose Freestone...

An email during the week was sent in about several houses in North Cork that have been left without safe water for over a year… Andrea is joined by one of the residents, Noelene Quinn, as well as Mairéad Collin and local Fine Gael TD John Paul Ó Shea to discuss.

Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia can prove challenging for many people, as they don't understand why things come easier to others. Andrea’s guest did not let his dyslexia stop him, as he has accepted the chain of office as Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District last month… Longford MD Cathaoirleach, Kevin Hussey, joins to share his experience.

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: Universal Pictures