Lunchtime Live

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Paul Kenny, Ireland’s former Pensions Ombudsman and Course Leader with the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland to answer all of your pension questions!

Research carried out by Oxford professor Dr Tom Crawford has determined that Bon Jovi’s ‘Living on a Prayer’ has been crowned the best karaoke song of all-time. The rock anthem has surpassed Whitney Houston's ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’. We want to know, what is your go-to karaoke song? Joining Andrea to discuss is Drag Queen, Davina George and Presenter with Spin 1038, Michaela Hayes.

Some families have witnessed sudden and unexplained regression in their loved ones with Down Syndrome. These can be things like a loss of communication, mobility, or daily living skills. So, why is this happening, and what help is there? Joining Andrea to discuss is Deputy Pete Roche, TD for Galway East, Gina Grant from Down Syndrome Ireland and listeners.

With the summer season well and truly upon us, many people are setting off on their holidays. Some by car, others by plane but are many people exploring Ireland by boat? With so many waterways across the country, what is it like to travel by boat across the country? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alex Goor, General Manager at Killary Fjord Boat Tours, Catriona Walsh, owner of Lough Key Boat Tours an...

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life… This week, Andrea is joined by Mary Bishop, Head of Education at ‘Grow it Yourself’ to discuss the benefits of growing your own vegetables.

Almost 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to stop tenancy agreements banning pets, after a 112% increase in surrenders to Dogs Trust. So, should pets be allowed in rental properties? Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara Murrin, Head of Communications at Dogs Trust, Maurice Deverell, Landlords Member of Irish Property Owners Association and more.

Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Specialist Katie Mugan joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

There was frustration for a recent Bus Éireann passenger waiting for the early-morning bus service from Sligo to Dublin Airport, as the bus did not stop at its designated bus stop in Castlebaldwin Village. Maura joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss what happened.

The Liam McCarthy cup was lifted once again yesterday as the Tipperary hurlers took to the Hogan stand to claim their title as All Ireland Hurling Champions 2025. However, the victorious side were left celebrating to a sea of red, as it appeared most of the fans in Croke Park were there to support Cork. What does this say about the ticket allocations, and how did so many Cork fans get their hands...

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) removed a film showing two men kissing after a member of the public claimed it was “harmful” to her child’s health. Was it the right thing to do? Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Willie White, Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast and Lucy Medleycott, Director of the Irish Street Arts, Circus And Spectac...

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Donnelly from Newstalk’s Newsroom join guest host Anna Daly to review ‘What It Was Like’! Image: Superreal

Michael O’Leary has admitted what we’ve all long suspected – Ryanair crew get paid bonuses for spotting and fining oversized bags… He said that Ryanair staff are paid €1.50 per bag to catch oversize bags, with a cap of €80 per month. So, would you put someone through the misery of the oversized bag debate for €1.50? Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

It’s time for some summer memories! We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days. Soprano Celine Byrne joins Anna Daly to reminisce!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a ballerina? How gruelling it can be on the body – is it anything like Black Swan? Ireland’s most celebrated ballerina, Melissa Hamilton, joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss.

With the All-Ireland final taking place on Sunday. We want to know who is favorite to win, and what we can expect for a great game of hurling. Also, how much of a struggle is it to get tickets to the game? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is former Cork hurler Lorcan McLoughlin, All-Ireland winner with Tipperary in 1989 and 1991 and Manager of Tipperary Senior Hurlers from 2003-2005, Ken Ho...

It’s the kiss cam everyone is talking about, and the pop band that may have accidentally exposed an affair… What’s going on with this Coldplay concert affair? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Journalist Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Claire Auchmuty, Divorce and Relationship Coach.

From build-up to the All-Ireland to a snake roaming Cork, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins guest host Anna Daly with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Homeowners will pay a higher rate of property tax next year as a result of a vote being held this evening by Dublin City Council. Councillors are expected to vote to remove a 15% discount on the tax for the first time in over a decade. So, if there is a hike in property tax, should there be greater transparency around where these taxes are actually spent? Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listener...

When you want to add a bit of flair to the bare walls of your home - you might want to add a piece of art. But, how do you go about it, and how do you know if it’s the right fit? Well, the Home Squad are here to talk about buying art! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) & Roisin Lafferty, Fo...

As All Ireland fever sweeps the nation, the difference between the teams could come down to their equipment! Andrea is joined by former Cork senior hurler and hurley maker Aidan Walsh and owner of Buckley Hurleys, Stephen Buckley to discuss what goes into making the perfect hurley. Also, Michael John Murphy is so confident in Cork's potential to win, that he's gotten a tattoo to celebrate it ahead...

Only two children in need of urgent spinal surgeries have been treated abroad. This is despite a legal instruction to the HSE to provide all children with scoliosis the option to travel. So, what has gone wrong? Andrea is joined by affected parents to discuss.

Every day, we’re hearing more rumours about who might be the next President. Could it be Joe Duffy? Or maybe it’ll be Mairead McGuinness? Could the rumours of Packie Bonner be true? Joining Andrea to discuss is Adrian Kavanagh, Geography Lecturer at Maynooth University and John Lee, Executive Editor at The Irish Daily Mail.

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 Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not’!

Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has called for the Irish national anthem to be taught in schools across the country. He criticised the Government’s failure to prioritise this, describing it as "...a clear sign of how little respect this Government has for Ireland's republican heritage." Deputy McGuinness argued that the national anthem is "a basic expression of national identity and civic belongi...

Former Leitrim Hurler Zak Moradi has risen to fame for his hurling career. His new documentary, which airs on RTE One this evening, shows a different side to the GAA star.   Zak Moradi was born in a refugee camp in war-torn Iraq during the Gulf War. His family made the conscious decision to flee to Ireland where he found his love for hurling and made a name for himself in the world of GA...