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GP shortages in the commuter belt and rural areas are leaving people waiting up to two weeks to see their doctor. GP numbers have failed to keep up with the growing population, and are falling far behind the World Health Organisations recommendation of 100 GPs for every 100,000 people. Have you experienced this problem? Are you facing long wait times to see your GP? Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr...

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 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 what to expect if you need an emergency c-sectio...

Crumlin GAA's Pearse Park pitch had just been brought back into use in time for the start of the busy Championship season after months of repairs. Sadly, the new pitch has since been scorched and covered in glass and other debris on Monday night after a car rammed down the gates of the park, before being set on fire. While many of these players have been training hard for the championship season a...

It has been reported that acclaimed Irish singer songwriter and guitarist Glen Hansard has passed away… Known for being the frontman of The Frames, Outspan Foster in ‘The Commitments’ and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards in 2008 for ‘Falling Slowly’ from the musical ‘Once’, which he co-wrote. Andrea is joined by Singer-Songwriter Kiera Dignam, Danny McElh...

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Ellen McSweeny with Irish Blood Transfusion Service to answer all of your questions about blood donation.

A tireless campaign by Irish man Stuart McHugh has seen a bit of Gaeilge included in a ride in Disneyland Paris. Stuart joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Should our streets be renamed to remove any links with colonialism? A group called Lasair Dhearg, a socialist republican organisation, has claimed responsibility for putting makeshift white placards on street signs which are connected to colonialism. However, Dublin City Council are set to remove them. But, should they consider changing the names? Joining Andrea to discuss is Independent Councillo...

A new report says that Gen Z is losing money because they are too scared to ask their friends for money. But, is this a generational problem? Would you ask your friend to Revolut you for a taxi or pay you back for a drink? Joining Andrea to discuss is Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author Malie Coyne, Terry Prone Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair Of The Communications Clinic and l...

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Apple TV

With temperatures rising to 40 degrees across Europe, many people are choosing to enjoy the sun in Ireland instead of venturing abroad. However, for many, their staycations are often shorter and not as luxurious due to the high costs of accommodation and price inflation. We want to hear from some of our listeners, how much did you spend on your staycation, and was it worth it? Joining Andrea to di...

It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions. This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Heather McKee Behaviour Change Specialist and Irish Life Ambassador and Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan to discuss keeping your health on track over the summer.

On Sunday, Mayo beat Kerry in the All-Ireland Final - breaking a 75 year curse on the team! Andrea is joined by Mayo fans to hear their feelings on the win, and how they celebrated last night…

Wildfires have been raging across Spain and France and we have experienced this at home with fires breaking out in Tipperary, Waterford, Kerry and Wicklow. Not only has there been an outbreak of wildfires, but firefighters who were sent to Slievenamon were targeted by thieves. Cars, vans and jeeps parked outside the fire station were broken into on the fifth day of battling the fires. Tools they u...

Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all? For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out? For this edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss everything you need to know about trusts!

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems? Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Derry!

Many couples spend a lot of time and money building their families. For some, it can often come easier than it does for others. In 1978, the first baby was born via IVF, giving hope to many parents looking to have a baby. Tomorrow is World IVF Day so we want to hear from people who have gone through their own IVF journey, and how the ability to conceive via IVF has changed so many people’s lives…...

Many people living in rural areas cannot access local towns and villages on foot due to the lack of footpaths and safe roads. With little to no public transport across rural areas, locals are forced to drive their cars, when they may not be needed. Those that do not have cars face treacherous walks on the side of busy roads due to the lack of sufficient infrastructure. We want to hear from our lis...

This Sunday marks the All-Ireland final, where, for the first time in 20 years, Mayo will face Kerry. Andrea is joined by some die hard Mayo and Kerry fans to discuss how they’re celebrating the day!

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Have you thought about inheritance? And, if you’re a single person, do you know what will happen to your home after you die? How should the tax work if you don’t have any children? Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Houghton from the Financial Independence and Personal Finance podcast, John Lowe from MoneyDoctors.ie , as well as listeners.

Are you fed up of going to the gym, and would rather have the gym come to you? This week, the Home Squad are here to talk all things home gyms! Joining Andrea to discuss is John Belton, owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach and Kate O’Driscoll, (@victorianrathmines) & co-host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’.

Yesterday, we asked: do you struggle to get a taxi in your area? We got lots of responses to this question from people up and down the country, but one stuck out to us. A woman has messaged the show to say she was in a position whereby she inherited her late husband's taxi plate, however, she did not fill out a form within 9 months of his passing due to the shock and heartbreak she was feeling and...

This week Mayo will face Kerry in the All-Ireland final. This season there were some new rules brought into the game, some of the more notable ones were the 2 point score outside the 40 metre arc, at all times during play, each team must have four players in their defensive half and three players in their attacking half, and the opening throw in is now strictly 1v1. What do you think of the new ru...

Firefighting crews have remained on site at Slievenamon in County Tipperary on Wednesday following continued operations overnight from Tuesday – as the fire which started on Monday morning has now spread into an adjacent Coillte forest. While there are no immediate risks to residents, the spread of these wildfires is concerning to those living in the area, as they do not know what is next to come....

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 Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Aretha Franklin!