Lunchtime Live

Killarney attracts huge tourist numbers every year, and one of the big attractions is the Jaunting cars. Andrea wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and puts her feet up to see Killarney in style!  Calvin Tangney from Killarney Jaunting Cars joins Andrea!

Not only is it buzzing down here ahead of the Oscars, the Killarney St Patrick’s Festival kicks off this weekend too! Andrea is joined by father and son craic merchants, Derry and Tadhg Fleming, who are judging this year’s parade.

Parenthood can be a challenge at the best of times, but how do you navigate the hurdles if you have ADHD? Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Parent doing research on parenting and ADHD in DCU and David Condon, expert in ADHD in children who runs a parenting workshop for kids with ADHD.

Not only is it the home county of Jessie Buckley - Kerry is a tourist destination for many, but how is the summer season shaping up? And, how are things looking for St Patrick’s Day? Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins Andrea to discuss.

It’s an exciting weekend ahead with Oscar fever hitting Kerry as Jessie Buckley is up for Best Actress award! Andrea is broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney today and is joined by Sean and Carol Buckley, Brendan Fuller and Fiona Crowley to share in the excitement ahead of the awards!

When you are in a relationship with someone, what can the challenges be if your partner or yourself has ADHD? And, how can you overcome them? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Jessica McKnight, Senior Counselling Psychologist.

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 guest host Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren? A study in the UK has found that 70% of grandparents want to provide some economic support for their children through babysitting grandkids. So, should the favour be returned? Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Broadcaster and host of the Opinions Matter podcast, Broadcaster Claire Ronan and more.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by an expert 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, Andrea is joined by Aoife Kenny, NMH Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation to discuss the common challenges around breastfeeding, and...

The Oscars are this Sunday, and to mark Jessie Buckley’s nomination (and hopefully her big win) we will be broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in Killarney tomorrow! Newstalk’s own Henry McKean caught up with Jessie Buckley's parents, who are flying out from Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus this afternoon…

Does bad weather put you off doing things? Or do you ignore what the weather app says on your phone and make plans regardless of the weather forecast? Former Met Éireann Meteorologist and Forecaster Evelyn Cusack joins Andrea, as well as Journalist with Irish Independent Kirsty Blake Knox, to discuss.

An Irish woman whose boss repeatedly shouted abuse at her in a “strong Irish accent” has been awarded more than £23,000 after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed. The Irish Government estimates that around 70 million people of Irish heritage live outside Ireland. From quips in movies and tv shows, to profiling at work, this seems to be happening everywhere. Have you ever ha...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Botanist Pat Keville from Plant Store to answer any of your questions about indoor plants!

Whether you’re a bride to be or a bridesmaid, you’ll know that a huge amount of planning goes into a hen weekend... Travel content creator and bride-to-be Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has said she wants to be hands on. So, is it the right way to go? Éadaoin joins Andrea, as well as Sandra Scharlach from Infusion Weddings, to discuss.

What are the pros and cons of giving your children their inheritance before you die? Sinead Ryan, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of The Home Show joins Andrea to discuss… Also joining to discuss is James Sexton of the National End Discrimination and Inheritance Tax Campaign Group, as well as listeners.

Research suggests that there may be an underdiagnosis of ADHD in women, but why? Dr Sarah Carty from ADHDDoc joins Andrea along with Nessa Hill, a Barrister and CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, who herself has ADHD, to discuss.

It's How I live well time! Andrea will be joined by experts to discuss ways you can improve your life… This week, Andrea is joined by Behavioural Change Specialist, Dr Heather McKee, who is working on an initiative with Irish Life, to discuss maintaining and checking on healthy habits!

A report for Transport Infrastructure Ireland has revealed that the toll for the Port Tunnel could rise to €17 at peak times after the traffic growth was described as “unsustainable”. Do you use the tunnel? Would this stop you using it if the toll is that high? Joining Andrea to discuss is Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent, Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín and listeners.

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Do you ever regret what you called your child? Apparently 1 in 5 people do! Arlene Costello is one of them, so she made the decision to change it. She joins Andrea, as well as SJ Strumm, Baby-Naming Consultant and author of ’Baby Name Envy’ to discuss.

Housing Minister James Browne has suggested that the Government is set to liberalise rules around one-off housing, making it easier for people to build in rural Ireland… So, is this a good idea? Joining Andrea to discuss is Elaine Houlihan, former Macra na Feirme President, Astrid Madsen, Editor of Self Build Magazine, Architect Róisín Murphy and more.

A growing number of people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are realising they are neurodivergent. All this week, we’ll be looking at different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult. To kick off the week, we’re discussing how the testing and diagnosing process works. Dr. Ailish Kenny from ADHDdoc and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland join Andrea to discuss.

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Journalist and Stylist Laura Mullett and 98fm Producer Russell Alford join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘Hanging Out with Ant & Dec’! Image: Belta Box

Last week, we spoke about rising oil and petrol costs due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. This morning, oil prices have surged over 15% and are now on track for a record daily jump… So, what impact will this have amidst the cost of living crisis? Andrea is joined by Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of completecar.ie , as well as listeners, to discuss.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Skydiving Instructor Coleman Brouder joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!