Lunchtime Live

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live... 

Yesterday, Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. He said: ‘I don’t feel I am the best person for that job anymore’   But who is the right person for the job? What qualities would you like to see in a new leader?   Andrea Gilligan was joined by Eoghan Gallagher, President of Young Fine Gael, Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaura...

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bart Kuczera, Consultant at Beacon CARE facility joined Andrea to answer listeners questions...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Labour TD Ged Nash, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty and Independent TD Verona Murphy to discuss...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Newstalk's Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney and Labour TD Aodhán Ó Riordáin to get their reaction...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. Andrea Gilligan was joined by former Fine Gael TD and Broadcaster Ivan Yates, Newstalk's Chief Reported Barry Whyte and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin FIngal to get their reaction...

Leo Varadkar has stood down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy joined Andrea to give his reaction...

Irish Wedding Band Bluemoose were performing in Zurich on St. Patrick’s Day when they were joined on stage by a surprise guest.   Philip Joyce, Bluemoose’s guitarist and lead vocalist joined Adrian Kennedy to discuss...

Three out of four parents aren’t able to get their child a place in secondary school.  An unpublished Department of Education report has revealed that nearly 50% of schools in the country are ‘oversubscribed’ with the highest concentration in the Dublin area, commuter belt counties.   Adrian Kennedy was joined by parents and listeners to discuss...

According to Fanagan’s Funeral directors the cost of a traditional religious funeral in Ireland can range from €3,500 to €8,500.  TD Michael Collins is now calling for the reinstatement of the funeral grant which was abolished in 2014. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Gus Nichols, Managing Director of J & C Nichols, Dublin’s longest established Funeral Directors and others to discuss... 

This year, we are determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!  Over the next few weeks we will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan to discuss...

One Dublin publican has shut down an inner-city laneway by erecting gates at a cost of €20,000 because of persistent anti-social behaviour.   Gary O’Reilly of O’Reilly’s Bar on Parnell Street claims he erected the gates after years of inaction over crime in the laneway.  It comes after councillors’ voted, earlier this year, to close another lane in Dublin – Harbour Court, which runs...

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs.   Today, Adrian Kennedy was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairman of Whyte's Auctioneers

Listener Stephen got in touch regarding his sleep Apnea - What can be done? We also hear from Anne Mary Boyhan Sleep Expert, founder of the Sleep Care Company. Com  Photo by Ivan Oboleninov

From Bedridden for 12 years to taking on the Stairway to Heaven walk – Fermanagh woman Shelly Cowan’s recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remarkable. 

As part of Newstalk Goes Green with thanks to SSE Airtricity our Home Squad are looking at ways that renters can go green.   Architect Roisin Murphy and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Adrian with some tricks of the trade to give you tips and advice...

Businesses and Councillors in Bundoran have expressed concern over hundreds of car enthusiats planning to gather in the town on St Patricks day.  Will the meet up cause chaos in the town on one of the busiest days of the year?  Adrian Kennedy was joined by Michael McMahon, Sinn Fein Councillor in Bundoran and others to discuss...

Sineád Lucey Brennan was just 28 when she suffered a haemorrhagic stroke while working out in the gym. 8 years on, she wants to help other people who might be struggle to find supports and services...

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history.  Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Adrian Kennedy on Lunchtime Live... 

Handing over Dublin riot photos to Gardaí will put photojournalists at risk    That is according to Eamonn Farrell, photojournalist and Editor of photo news company Rollingnews.ie   The group was presented with a warrant from An Garda Siochana yesterday to seize images taken on the night of the far right riots on November 23rd last year. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Eamonn Farr...

Aaron, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live because of something he's going through and wanted to share.  Aaron joined Andrea to discuss why he reached out to the programme?

According to the recruitment company, Morgan McKinley, over 50% of workers would forego a pay rises for more work flexibility..   But is it productive to work at home or are workers best to be in the office?  Andrea was joined by Sinead Byrne HR Executive with ISME, Pat McDonagh businessman and owner of Supermacs and others to discuss...

92% of bus drivers witness illegal parking at bus stops on a daily basis, and it is the elderly and passengers with disabilities that suffer the consequences  That is according to new research by Bus Éireann.   How are you affected by illegal parking?  Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners 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.   Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...

One of our listeners, Martin, got in touch with the show over an issue he was having with getting a broadband connection in his new build. Martin, Pauric and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss...