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An early Medieval brooch-pin, dating from the 8th or 9th century, was discovered during the beginning phases of the Adare Bypass construction last year. It, along with other amazing finds will soon go on display to the public. But, how often do these discoveries happen? And what should you do if you think you’ve found something on your land? Maeve Sikora, Archaeologist and Keeper of Irish Antiquit...

Sophie Brady and her sister’s abusers recently heard their sentencing after subjecting the two sisters to horrific abuse when they were children. David and Jonathan Hamilton were handed over 7 years and 3 years respectively. Sophie took to social media to call the sentencing ‘a slap in the face’. She joins Andrea to discuss… The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre can be reached on 1800 778 888.

We’re well aware of the difficulties and many hurdles it can take to become a homeowner. The average age for first time buyers is now 36. But, for one Cork teenager, he set his sights on having his own property, and began the chase at the age of 13. Now 19, Sean O’Shea can proudly say he is a homeowner. He, along with Frank Conway, Founder of Money Whizz and Personal Finance Commentator join Andre...

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Broadcaster Pádraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Mullet, Journalist and Stylist join Andrea to review ‘Icebergs with Kemah Bob’! Image: Keep it Light Media

“Children as young as six have been exposed to porn and they’ll never be the same. Those kids become a lot more aggressive to other kids in school.” That is according to Cyber-Security Expert Aoife Noone. She visits schools to educate children on how to be safe online with the Think Smart Cyber Safety and Mindset Programme. Aoife joins Andrea to discuss, along with Eoin Daly, Principal of Mother o...

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Sue Leonard, Ghost Writer and Author, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

This week is Wish Week on Newstalk, and right across the station we have been hearing about the amazing families who have had their wishes granted with the charity. Emma Preston was 15 when she had her wish granted. Emma’s mother Edel joins Andrea to discuss what that experience was like, and how important it was for her daughter. Let’s make 2025 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Dona...

Rich people should cut back on flying and allow poorer families to take the form of travel, all with the intention of cutting overall emissions globally. That’s according to Emma Pinchbeck of the Climate Change Committee. What do you think? Is this unreasonable or would it make sense in the big picture? Andrea is joined by Climate Journalist, John Gibbons as well as listeners to discuss.

We live in a world of self-help and healing, but what happens when it goes too far? That’s what happened with Andrea’s guest who once struggled with an obsession for self-help, but managed to overcome it… Writer Hannah Ewens joins to discuss.

From Waterford blaas to sextuplet lambs, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

It has been reported that only half of fathers take paternity leave, with income concerns a 'significant barrier'. Data shows that only a quarter of fathers take parents' leave compared to two-thirds of mothers, as income-related concerns act as a barrier to higher take-up rates of these forms of leave. To discuss, Andrea is joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Future Work, Cathal Divill...

If you’re in the mood for a bit of spring cleaning - it can be hard to decide what things in the house to keep, and what to let go of. Well, the Home Squad are here to help you with those decisions! Andrea is joined by Rachel Hobbs from Rachel Hobbs Interiors and Anna Bougharbel (@iaorana_house on Instagram) to discuss.

Earlier this month, plans to redevelop Dublin's Victorian Fruit and Vegetable market at St Mary’s Lane were confirmed. So, why does this market need such a drastic redevelopment, when something like the English Market in Cork is so successful? This morning, as producers were laying out their products at the English Market, Andrea spoke to some of them to find out why it has become an icon of the c...

Four Safety Wardens will be starting their work this summer in Cork. But, why are they needed? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Cork Business Association President, Dave O’Brien, Michael Wall, Owner of Salvagem, Owner of Nevilles Jewellers, John Neville and Cork City GRA representative, Pádraig Harrington. Image: Savills

Host of the Home Show, Sinead Ryan, spoke with Newstalk Breakfast earlier on how dressing well in the office has become a lost art… Is it true? Have things become too casual in the office? Andrea is joined by Louis Copeland, from Louis Copeland and Sons, Terry Prone, Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair of the Communications Clinic and Meghann Scully, Freelance presenter and Podcaster to...

The Irish passport is now considered one of the strongest in the world, offering visa-free access to over 191 countries. This recognition highlights Ireland's global mobility and the benefits of Irish citizenship. Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O’ Shea, joins Andrea to discuss.

An issue that has been spoken about a few times on the show is the state of some water supplies in the country. And somewhere that is felt quite deeply is in Cork. With the show broadcasting from the Rebel County today, Andrea is joined by Michael Moynihan, Irish Examiner Columnist, Local Councillor Shane O’Callaghan and more to discuss how bad the issue is.

The compulsory purchase of land around the Cliffs of Moher has sparked controversy with local farmers, who claim they have been bullied and intimidated by Clare County Council… Andrea is joined by Pat Sweeney, Farmer, Tour Guide, Chair Doolin Branch IFA and Tom Lane, former Clare IFA County Chair to discuss.

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…

Is customer service becoming a dying art? The over reliance on chatbots and these ‘automated messages’ has a lot of people around the country pulling their hair out. Bill Walsh is one of those people, and joins Andrea to discuss his experience with Aer Lingus… Also joining to discuss is Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk Sinead Ryan, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly and more.

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 how you can prepare your body for the best chance...

Living with tinnitus can be a challenging and often invisible experience, affecting daily life in ways many don’t understand. Joining Andrea to discuss their own experiences with tinnitus are Newstalk Presenters Seán Moncrieff, Pat Naughton, Lynn Buckle, Community Resource Officer and Tinnitus Lead and Dan FitzGerald, Sound Engineer and Acoustician from IrishAcoustics.com .

Today, a bill is being introduced in an attempt to make catfishing illegal. Catfishing, at its core, is the act of using fake photos and information, often stolen from real people, to create a false identity online. But despite the damage it can cause, it’s not a crime. Joining Andrea to discuss is Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, CEO of Turn2Me, Fiona O'Malley and Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapi...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Frank McGrath from Hearing Care Clinics to answer any of your hearing-related questions!

On the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, Chappell Roan says having kids is hellish — and not all parents are upset about it. Is she right? To discuss, Andrea is joined by Katie Makk from the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast and Amy Shanahan, owner of Amy Michelle Hairdressing in Cork City. Image: Island Records