Lunchtime Live

Taylor Swift fans frantically refreshed their emails yesterday to see if they were among the lucky punters to get an access code to the golden tickets! But for many, that email never came. Were you one of the lucky ones? Or are you frustrated with the system? Andrea was joined by callers to find out if they were one of the lucky ones...

Learner drivers are regularly having to wait about 6 months to get driving tests around the country. The delays often mean that they have a long period between finishing their lessons and doing the test – so they could be out of practice. Is this fair? Andrea was joined by Brenda Bolger, owner of Bolger School of Motoring in Kilkenny and callers who shared their own experiences on the driving test...

I saw a picture doing the rounds on Twitter that has really made me laugh. In it, there’s the father of the bride, at the top table, beside his daughter. But instead of taking in the beautiful surroundings – he has his phone glued to his ear. And it turns out, that’s because he’s listening to last weekend’s Kerry game – which unfortunately clashed with the wedding. He wasn’t going to miss a minute...

Three ‘Just Stop Oil’ Environmental activists have been arrested after two protests disrupted tennis at Wimbledon yesterday. What do you think of the Just Stop Oil protests at Wimbledon? Do you support them? Andrea was joined by callers to share their views on the Just Stop Oil protestors...

Four Time all Ireland winning footballer with Dublin Siobhan McGrath put exhaustion and aches and pains down to being wrecked after a training session – little did she know that she was having a stroke. Siobhan McGrath joined Andrea on the show to tell her story...

New employment entitlements for parents come into effect this week, including breastfeeding breaks in the workplace. They’ll be extended from the current period of six months up to two years. A positive move, but is enough being done to help working mothers?

There has been an abundance of gigs happening around the county over the past few weeks, from Dermot to Kennedy to The Prodigy and everything in between. With so many gigs, brings plenty of opportunities for the general public to annoy us! Andrea was joined by callers who shared their annoying stories...

More revelations about spending at RTE this morning. They’re due before the Oireachtas media committee at 1.30 pm today. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent joined Andrea with the latest...

Andrea was joined by Rocco who got in touch with the show to hear his story as to why cannabis as to why he grows cannabis for personal use...

Irish Rail's Barry Kenny answered listeners travel questions...

Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is a Malahide local. He joined Andrea to discuss the housing in North county Dublin.

Malahide boasts an abundance of pubs and restaurants. So how does a small village punch so high when it comes to entertainment and hospitality? Andrea spoke to the owner of Gibney's, Tony Gibney, Senior Executive Officer for Tourism Development for Fingal Council, Declan Power and owner of Bon Appétit, Toro Tapas Bar and the Ribeye Steakhouse in Malahide, Oliver Dunne.

Upon her arrival in Malahide Andrea met Michael Place the owner of Toots, the Malahide road train. Andrea took a tour of Malahide on Toots and chatted to Michael about what Malahide has to offer.

4th of July marks American Independence Day. Andrea was joined by Vanessa Ridder and Brady Chamberlain from School of Rock, a music group from the U.S whose 50 members have made a trip to Dublin. Andrea was also joined by American callers to hear how they are celebrating.

As part of Newstalk's Summer Tour Andrea was joined in Malahide by presenter of Alive and Kicking, Claire McKenna, Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean and Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Louise O’Reilly She asked the north county Dublin locals what are the best things about living in the area?

Four in ten people in the EU think the most important role of a woman is to take care of her home and family. That’s according to new research undertaken by the European Commission, who are launching an EU-wide social media campaign tackling gender stereotypes. Andrea spoke to callers to hear their opinions on the new research.

With the school holidays kicking off today, is there pressure on children to always be doing something? Are kids able to be bored anymore? Andrea was joined by, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor, Paenting life coach, Laura Guckian and callers.

Rachel got in touch with the show due to her hotel in Dublin cancelling her accommodation in Dublin for Taylor Swift and relocated her over 10km from the city center. Daniel and Chloe also got in touch with similar issues. Sinead Ryan, presenter on The Home Show on Newstalk joined Andrea on the show to discuss…

Several fans were ejected from Croke Park after a brawl broke out between supporters of Armagh and Monaghan. A video of the fighting was widely shared online over the weekend. The GAA has warned that Hill 16 could be converted to seating if fighting continues. Should Hill 16 be converted to seating? Andrea spoke to callers to hear their opinions.

Do we prioritize tourists too much over locals? Census figures show that Dingle is the town with the oldest population in Ireland and young families are being out-priced from buying where they’re from. Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor in Dingle Breandán Fitzgerald and callers to discuss being priced out of Dingle...

Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days!  Today FM Presenter Alison Curtis joined Andrea in studio...

Andrea Gilligan received an email from a listener asking if you’re using someone’s house as your free airbnb, should you bring a gift when visiting? So what do you think? Andrea was joined by callers to discuss...

Yesterday was another day of revelations from RTÉ as the controversy deepens. RTÉ management was before the Public Accounts Committee and I think it is fair to say it didn’t reflect well on them. They have been accused of using a “slush fund” to spend €275,000 on corporate hospitality in Japan and Spain and on Irish Rugby Football Union tickets. Andrea Gilligan was joined by taxpayers to discuss w...

One in seven people want e-scooters banned altogether. A survey by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva Insurance also revealed about a quarter of us think e-scooters should have to pay tax and insurance regardless of how quick they can go. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

Would you offer your teenager €2000 to stay away from booze? Irish Independent Columnist Mary McCarthy has an article today detailing her plans to offer her 14-year-old son this deal if he doesn’t drink until he’s 18. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Mary McCarthy, Niamh and Patricia to discuss…