Lunchtime Live

Andrea meets the people behind Sligo’s thriving food and drink scene: Aisling Kelly Hunter of Sligo Oyster Experience, Paul Mullin, co-founder of The White Hag Brewing Company, Aine Mullan of Fish and Bean, and Shane Meehan of Stoked restaurant in Strandhill. Listen here

A conversation about the joys and virtues of life in the northwest with former TD Marc MacSharry, travel content creator Kevin Dooher of Wild Atlantic Traveller, and Jane Chambers, owner of Shells Café in Strandhill -- all live from The Fish and Bean Restaurant in Sligo. Listen here

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Senior Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Cliona Cosgrove to answer any of your questions when it comes to dealing with a child’s emotions.

Thatching is a time honoured Irish Tradition that is at risk of dying out., according to the Donegal Thatching School. They have called for more funding to protect this dying art… Andrea is joined by Conail Shovlin, Co-Founder of the Donegal Thatching School and Richard O'Lidain to discuss.

“There really is no excuse” these are the words of an animal rights organisation following a litter of five-week old collie puppies that were found abandoned by a Galway roadside. MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dogs Rescue) say that thankfully the pups were in “surprisingly good shape” despite being found in a rain soaked box. What can be done to stop this type of behaviour in future? Should there be toug...

Would you be brave enough to ask Chat GPT… am I hot? That’s what one 47 year old woman did, and the advice was not that pleasing… Newstalk’s Sarah Madden tested it out, and joins Andrea and Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd to discuss.

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 Brian Lee, Owner and Founder of Tryka to discuss what exactly this hybrid fitness race league is all about. Image: tryka.fit

Ireland is facing a “national emergency” in infrastructure. That’s according to the Chair of the The Economic and Social Research Institute Sean O’Driscoll. Our transport, housing and water systems are all in dire need of help, and not enough action is being taken apparently. So, is it? Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, Barry Kenny, Corporate Comms Manager at Irish Rail, Chair...

Dr John Flanagan, GP at Suffolk Street Surgery joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

With the price of coffee going up, have you considered getting your own fancy machine at home? There are so many to choose from, how do you know what’s worth the money? Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist Glenn Kelly, who has put the best to the test!

In a landmark legal victory, Irish entrepreneur Neil Sands and his wife Donna were awarded £300,000 in damages after successfully suing the operators of the controversial gossip website Tattle Life. The couple endured years of online harassment and defamation, prompting a two-year legal battle that culminated in the High Court of Northern Ireland unmasking the site's founder, Sebastian Bond, also...

John is an Irishman who was part of a delegation who attempted to join thousands of others on a global 'March to Gaza'. He was among thousands of people who were stopped by Egyptian authorities. The group were travelling through the country to reach Rafah on a Gaza peace march. John joins Andrea to discuss.

Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers. The rising cost of living and lack of available housing is among their grievances but will these protests stop you from travelling abroad this summer? Joining Andrea to discuss is Stephen Burgen, Freelance Journalist in Barcelona, Yvonne Reddin, Freelance Writer and Content C...

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Newstalk’s Rory Galvin and Journalist and Stylist Laura Mullet join Andrea to review ‘The Reserve Drivers’! Image: Acast

Our summer memories series is back! We chat to some well known faces and reminisce over those long summer days. This week, Architect and Presenter Dermot Bannon joins Andrea to reminisce!

Winning the lotto sounds like a dream come true, but what happens next can be overwhelming. With millions suddenly in your account, how do you avoid costly mistakes and make the most of it? Joining Andrea to share the key steps you should take if you strike it lucky in the Euro Millions tonight is Paul Merriman from Ask Paul.

If you’ve been anywhere on TikTok or Instagram, you might have seen the uproar related to a new Sabrina Carpenter album cover. The cover sees Sabrina’s hair being pulled while crawling on all fours. For fans, this is nothing new, but many people are shocked online and wondering if Sabrina has more responsibility to be a role model… Joining Andrea to discuss is Ruth Breslin, Director at The Sexual...

Do we let kids quit hobbies too quickly? Is walking away a sign of giving up - or just part of figuring out what they love? Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Chartered Psychologist, Steve Cummins, Father and Comedian and more.

From Tidy Towns to dirty dentures, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

As property prices get further out of reach, people are committing to longer commutes to get houses. You can get much more for your money if you leave the cities, but is the commute worth it? Andrea is joined by Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin, Brian Caulfield, as well as listeners.

If you’re looking to sell your home, you want to make sure it looks perfect when potential buyers come to give it a look. So, what are the best things to do? The Home Squad are here to talk about staging your home! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan former ‘Home of the Year’ winners who is on Instagram as @workerscottage and Kate O’Driscoll, who you might know on Instagram as @victorianrat...

Sarah Jessica Parker has said she really doesn’t like taking pictures with fans, preferring to have conversations over selfies. What do you think about this? Joining Andrea to discuss is Owen McQuail, owner of Some Neck Guitars, Broadcaster Meghann Scully and more.

A new ad campaign by the Road Safety Authority shows blood on the hands of those who drink and drive, as well as those who don’t call it out. But, is it too gruesome? Or do we need this shock factor to call out those who drink to drive? Joining Andrea to discuss is Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at the RSA, Dominic Brophy, Director of Professional Driving Instructors...

As work becomes increasingly sedentary, the need to prioritise physical activity and wellbeing in the workplace has never been more important. Integrating movement into the workday isn’t just good for health — it boosts productivity, morale, and long-term performance. Joining Andrea to discuss is Darina Dunne, Chair of the The Irish Physical Activity Alliance, Behaviour Change Consultant Marianna...

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 1992’s ‘A Woman’s Heart’!