Lunchtime Live

The BBC has said it regrets not pulling the live stream of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set, during which a band member shouted "death to the IDF" - as Ofcom said the broadcaster has "questions to answer".  A spokesperson for the corporation said the remarks by frontman Bobby Vylan were antisemetic and "utterly unacceptable", and the performance should have been taken off air.  Andrea is join...

Imagine what it would be like to sing Ironic, on stage, with Alanis Morissette. Well, Andrea is joined by one woman who had such a privelege Grainne Gillespie from Donegal. Listen to what that experience was like here.

Brian Burke, Naturalist and Founder of the Micro Wild biodiversity project in Blessington and Fiann Ó Nualláin, The Holistic Gardener, join Lunchtime Live to debate whether the tidy lawn is falling out of favour. Is a bit of wildness better for biodiversity — or does it just look lazy? Listen here.

Today FM's Cathal Minogue and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake Podcast join Lunchtime Live to review the podcast Stalked, how a relentless campaign of online abuse derailed one woman’s life. Listen here.

Parts of the country are at risk of becoming GP blackspots as family doctors retire, according to a new report for the Department of Health. The report calls for better succession planning and more incentives for GPs in areas under most pressure. Andrea takes calls from listeners impacted by the rural decline of GP practivies. Listen here.

Designer Helen Steele joins Andrea in studio to reflect on her favourite summer memories — from holidays and music to summer jobs and more. Listen here

Mary D’Arcy, Financial Crime Lead with FraudSMART, joins Lunchtime Live following comedian Joanne McNally’s revelation that she lost thousands in a Glastonbury ticket scam. Mary shares all the best practical advice on how to avoid getting conned while buying tickets for gigs and festivals. Listen here

Stella O’Malley, psychotherapist and parenting author, joins Andrea alongside Irish Times journalist and mother of seven Jen Hogan, and Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney, to discuss how and when to start talking to your kids about sex — and why it should be an ongoing conversation, not a one-time lecture. Listen here

Chef Holly Dalton and Machaela O’Leary of the app Too Good To Go join Lunchtime Live to unpack why the average Irish household throws away €660 worth of food each year — and what simple steps we can take to cut down on waste, save money, and even shop smarter. Listen here

From Palestinian GAA clubs touring the country, to all the great gigs across the island. Shane Beaty joins Lunchtime Live to go through the regional round-up. Listen here.

Long Covid continues to impact the lives of many across the country. It was recently announced that those eligible for the Long COVID Support Scheme will now have until the end of the year to access this benefit. Originally set to end this month, the scheme has been extended by six months. While this extension is welcome, it raises important questions about the future of support for those affected...

For The Home Squad this week we look at some of the biggest trends in interior design with Jenny Sheahan, former Home of the Year winner and creator of the ‘workers cottage’ Instagram account, and Sarah Twigg Doyle, interior stylist and design colour consultant. From 'intentional clutter' to a brighter home, get all the best tips here.

Sleep expert, Erica Hargaden, joins Andrea to offer advice on how to sleep well during summer heat — from managing body temperature with warm showers to choosing breathable bedding and even keeping the room well aired all day. Listen here for more.

Tadgh Kennedy, owner of Ballinapark and Jack Whites Pub in Brittas Bay, joins Lunchtime Live to discuss why he added motorhome facilities to his venue. He’s joined by Peter Kavanagh from Motorhome Enthusiasts Ireland, Aaron Birchill from the ‘Charlie and Me’ YouTube channel, and Jason Carmody, chair of the Irish Motorhome Working Group, to explore whether Ireland is doing enough to support domesti...

Monica and Daniela Venturi — better known as The Two Nonnas — join Lunchtime Live in studio to share their kitchen wisdom, family recipes, and tips for how to bring authentic Italian flavour to your home cooking. Listen here

Alan Buckley, head tour guide at the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, joins Lunchtime Live to explain how U2 created the ever legendary The Joshua Tree, why it remains iconic, and how the album's legacy lives on in Dublin’s music scene. Listen here

Andrea is joined by guests to discuss the state of Ireland's roads. This comes after there has been a massive jump in complaints about potholes right across the country in the past three years, according to figures obtained by Newstalk. Listen here.

A cancer diagnosis is terrifying for the person who gets it. But it’s also a huge shock for that person’s loved ones – and knowing what to do or say can be really hard. So, how do you get it right? Joining Andrea to discuss is Founder of the Good Glow and Podcaster, Georgie Crawford, Founder of Olivia’s Gift Olivia Carpenter and Therapeutic Lead in Arc Cancer Support, Helen Hughes.

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…

A TikTok posted by car dealer David Tobin has amassed almost 90k views. He claims that no one wants to drive a car with a Donegal reg. Would you?  Andrea is joined by David Tobin of David Tobin Cars, Joey Donnelly, owner of Crofton Motors and Nadia Adan, owner of Ashford Motors to discuss.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital 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 answer all of your questions!

Irish farmers have welcomed a proposed restriction on using terms like “sausage” and “burger” for vegan products, arguing that such labels can mislead consumers and unfairly borrow from traditional meat branding. They see this as a “cynical” marketing tactic by plant-based producers. However, vegan advocates argue these terms simply describe the product’s shape or style, not its ingredients, and h...

Do you live near a busy road? Or a loud trainline? More than 1 million of us are apparently exposed to high levels of transport noise. The noise exceeds the thresholds set under EU reporting rules around harming health. So, how is it affecting you? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Eoin King, a Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway, Cathal Crowe TD & Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Avia...

With today being the end of the Leaving Cert exams, for this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Laura Walshe, Career Guidance Counsellor with FindYourPath to discuss students’ next steps, including the CAO Change of Mind.

Irish-grown wool has now been a loss maker for farmers for many years. That's despite it being such an iconic feature of the country’s craft heritage and traditional clothing. So stakeholders across the country are trying to establish an Irish wool brand mark to protect it. President of the Wool Council, Barrister and Farmer, Brian McInerney and Pat Kane, Sustainability Advocate and Strategist joi...