Lunchtime Live

As we approach summer, many are considering the costs of a festival-filled season. With soaring ticket prices, are young people finding themselves adjusting their budgets, cutting back on clubbing nights to save for festival tickets? Could the cost of attending a major festival now rival that of a week-long holiday abroad? Joining Andrea to discuss is Ashley Chadomoyo Malone, Dublin DJ and young f...

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 discuss any issues you might face during pregnancy…

Are we becoming less polite? Listener Sarah got in touch with the show with an email that proposed that question. Joining Andrea to discuss is Tina Koumarianos, Etiquette Expert and Michelle Harding from the School of Life.

A Mayo housing official has called for a “radical” boycott of holiday-home owners, is he right? Are holiday homes a waste during a housing crisis? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Leaving Cert is fast approaching, and for many students, that means rising stress and pressure. For this week’s Ask the Expert we’re talking about how to manage exam stress - what works, what doesn’t, and how students can stay focused and healthy during this intense time. Joining Andrea to discuss and answer your questions is Allen O’Donoghue from helpme2parent.ie .

Donegal hairdressers, barbers, nail technicians, aestheticians and salon owners have taken on additional training beyond their craft to recognise signs of domestic abuse, coercive control and addiction. So, how would it work? And should all employers consider this type of training? Joining Andrea to discuss is Terence Boycle from Terence Boyle Hairdressing Group, Stylist at Terence Boyle Hairdress...

Grammy-winning singer and guitarist Bryan Adams is playing Dublin tonight and Friday night to huge crowds. He has sold over 75 million albums, and has a career that spans over 45 years. Bryan joins Andrea for a chat ahead of his shows!

Ten years ago, Ireland voted yes to marriage equality in a historic referendum. Today, we’re marking that milestone with Jane Clarke, Roscommon Poet, who’s here to share what’s changed — and what still needs to — from her perspective as a lesbian woman. Andrea is joined by Jane and listeners 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 Professional Home Organiser Ann Teehan (@ neatly.ie on Instagram) to share simple, effective tips on how to declutter your space and streamline your daily routine!

Should Home Economics be compulsory in schools? Once focused on cooking and sewing, the subject has faded from many curriculums. But, with rising living costs and a need for real-world skills, is it time to bring it back? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Helen Maguire, Head of School of Home Economics in ATU ST Angelas, as well as listeners.

Austria took home the Eurovision crown on Saturday night, with Ireland failing to make it to the Grand Final. But, more shockingly, the Irish public awarded Israel 10 points, and the Irish Jury handed over 7. Is Ireland’s support for Israel stronger than we realised? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Johnny Fallon, Co-Author of...

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

There is a growing concern in Irish schools: the sharp rise in student absenteeism. Thousands of children are missing weeks of school, and officials are calling it a ‘hugely alarming’ trend. What’s causing this, and more importantly, how do we fix it? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Leaving Certificate exams will begin on Wednesday, June 4th. So, with just over two weeks to go, how can students optimize their study time to get the best results? Andrea is joined by Ronan Griffin from Study Skills to discuss.

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Host of the ‘No More Encore’ Podcast Dave Hanratty & Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet join Andrea to review ‘Lucky Boy’! Image: Tortoise Media

Rent across the country is now averaging at €2,056. A new report out today says that the lack of supply is the driving factor of these rates. There were just more than 2,300 homes available to rent nationally at the start of this month… Joining Andrea to discuss this is Chief Economist with Davy Stockbrokers, Kevin Timoney, Journalist Katie Gallager, Director of Property District Carol Tallon and...

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Aisling Goodwin, Accent & Dialect Coach, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to taking on a new accent.

We’re looking for your help in locating a 20ft container that has been stolen in Laois. The container was filled with Lego sets and educational books that had been generously donated for underprivileged children in Malawi. Evin Joyce, Volunteer at ulemu.com Irish Aid Rapid Response Corps joins Andrea to discuss.

It seems everywhere you turn these days you are hearing about ‘Let Them’ theory.  It has been described as a mindset trick which can free you from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. But, what exactly is it? And, does it work? Calodagh McCumiskey, Corporate Wellbeing Specialist and Life Coach, joins Andrea to discuss.

Imagine the scene: you're out for dinner tonight in a fancy restaurant, and this stunning plate of food arrives in front of you. How strong is the compulsion to take a photo? Does the phone eat first? Or would the thought never occur to you? Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist Shamim de Brún, Tom Doorley, Food and Wine Writer with The Irish Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday and Chef Andrew Rudd, D...

A Dublin man who suffered a traumatic spinal injury said his independence as an individual has been taken from him, as he has been told he is not eligible for disability allowance… Eoghan Gorman joins Andrea to discuss.

From Galway being the best to Carlow being Pope-obsessed, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

There has been a big increase in car loans in Ireland. Close to €850 million was drawn down last year to fund the purchase of 66,200 vehicles. This is a rise of 14% on the previous year... Have we, in Ireland, become obsessed with fancy cars? Joining Andrea to discuss is Shane O’Donoghue, Editor with Completecar.ie , Nadia Adan, Owner of Ashford Motors in Wicklow, as well as listeners.

Is it a good idea to seek out fertility testing early, and how effective is it for those who want children later in life? Newstalk Reporter Bella Finn did the hard work for the show, with an AMH test from Sims IVF Clinic, and joins Andrea to discuss the process.

With the sun shining this bright - you’re probably in the mood to get your BBQ set up… The Home Squad are here to talk about all things cooking outdoors! 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 @victorianrathmines.