Lunchtime Live

The Making of Kings of Leon’s ‘Youth and Young Manhood’

28 Aug 2025

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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? ...

How do we have conversations around consent?

28 Aug 2025

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A recent study carried out by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre discovered that younger men have “troubling attitudes” towards sexual consent, with 43...

Shane and Gillian Filan take on Irish Cancer Society's Relay for Life!

27 Aug 2025

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The Relay for Life is a 24-hour event run by the Irish Cancer Society, with multiple events taking place all across the country.Westlife’s Shane Fil...

Reasons to be Happy: The Traitors, Gold Medals, Jacket Potatoes

27 Aug 2025

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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...

Should referees be given more respect?

27 Aug 2025

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Sport Ireland have set up a ‘Respect the Ref’ campaign, which will cost up to €70,000, is aiming to tackle abuse faced by referees and match off...

Making Babies: Going into labour at home

27 Aug 2025

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Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Who are the biggest power couples through the years?

27 Aug 2025

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and the internet can’t get enough.As the worlds of pop and pro sports collide, we’re diving ...

Why are Special Education Needs places so limited?

27 Aug 2025

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Why does there seem to be such a struggle for parents to get their children into a Special Education Needs (SEN) school?Listener Rachel Lowry got in t...

Ask the Expert: Wedding tips

26 Aug 2025

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For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Wedding Planner Lyndsey Moynagh to answer all of your wedding-related questions! 

Looking ahead to Electric Picnic 

26 Aug 2025

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Newstalk reporter Laura Donnelly joins Andrea to discuss Electric Picnic’s lineup and weather forecast ahead of events kicking off this weekend.&nbs...

School bus crisis leaving children stranded

26 Aug 2025

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Wexford mother Laura Molloy joins Andrea to discuss how a local school bus crisis is impacting her family. 

How bad reviews can impact businesses

26 Aug 2025

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A cleaning company recently targeted by extortionists was bombarded with one-star reviews on Google three weeks ago. Livia Andoreanu from Happy C...

Dog theft in Dublin

26 Aug 2025

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Following on from an earlier discussion about animal welfare, listener Sophie Murray joins Andrea to discuss the theft of her mother's dog from her Du...

What punishment should be given to puppy farms?

26 Aug 2025

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Waterford pet shop owner Tara O’Connor recently came across a litter of pups found at a puppy farm in Wexford.  Animal welfare rescued the dogs...

How I Live Well: Aerial hooping 

26 Aug 2025

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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 Lisette Krol, Ow...

Are Gen Z right to not want to work from home?   

26 Aug 2025

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While many enjoy rolling out of bed and ‘clocking in’, Gen Z is calling for remote working to be scrapped.   It comes as they feel they ...

Ask the GP with Dr. Nina Byrnes 

25 Aug 2025

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Dr. Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea to answer listener questions. 

Is Irish dancing a glorified pageant?

25 Aug 2025

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Former Irish dancers and parents of Irish dancers have criticised the industry's focus on appearance and the expense involved for those participating....

Family facing eviction after Council puts tenant-in-situ scheme on hold

25 Aug 2025

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A Dublin family are facing homelessness because the house they’ve been living in for seven years is being sold.  The Kavanaghs and their three ...

Would you include your dog in your wedding?

25 Aug 2025

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From puppuccino to doggy daycare, many people cherish their furry friends so much that they are considered family – and what is a wedding without fa...

The Pod Squad: How to Fail

25 Aug 2025

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Welcome to The Pod Squad! We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and New...

Why has BreastCheck missed screening targets?

25 Aug 2025

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The HSE’s BreastCheck national screening service has missed its screening targets yet again.  Figures revealed that the service target last yea...

Summer Memories with Katja Mia

22 Aug 2025

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It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Presenter Katja Mia joins An...

Author’s pen name stolen to make AI-generated books!

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know AI can write books?Not very good ones, mind you, but you wouldn’t know that before you bought them.But, what happens when they start wr...

Are beauty influencers toxic for younger children?

22 Aug 2025

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A recent discussion on smartphone use for children and adolescence has sparked criticism against beauty influencers. It is believed that social media ...

American Football takes over Dublin - why is there such a buzz?

22 Aug 2025

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This weekend sees Ireland welcome back the Aer Lingus College Football Classic for the first U.S College Football game of the 2025 season.The highly a...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

22 Aug 2025

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From a Meath church being converted into a nightclub to a ‘nose’ of Tralee winner, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan...

Has Dublin gotten too rough?

22 Aug 2025

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An English tourist is in critical condition following an assault in Dublin City Centre yesterday morning.With this most recent attack it brought up a ...

Reasons to be Happy: Swim Shelters, TV Themes, Christmas Shop

20 Aug 2025

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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...

Is it time to ban disposable vapes?

20 Aug 2025

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Children who vape are three times more likely to become smokers, that’s according to new research from the University of York and the London School ...

Making Babies: Foetal Movement

20 Aug 2025

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Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Mo Chara on trial in London - has it become a spectacle?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kneecap’s Mo Chara is back before Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning, accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London gig last Nov...

Listener’s car impounded due to Garda glitch

20 Aug 2025

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Listener Seán got in touch with the show due to a frustrating experience with the Gardaí - where an apparent glitch on their end led to his car gett...

Ask the Expert: Child Psychologist

19 Aug 2025

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For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr. Mary O’ Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of ’Perfectly Imperfect Parentin...

Should disposable BBQs be banned?

19 Aug 2025

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Do disposable BBQs pose a danger to the environment?Listener Declan got in touch with the show after finding some left on the beach and joins Andrea, ...

Has tipping culture gone too far?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A London bar has come under fire for adding an automatic 4% service charge to all drinks ordered at the bar.This adds around 30 pence to all pints ord...

Assisted dying clinic changes policy after family was blindsided by death

19 Aug 2025

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In July, Megan Slough Royal and her family were completely shocked to find that mother Maureen Slough had undergone an assisted suicide at a clinic in...

Is the Rose of Tralee outdated?

19 Aug 2025

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The Rose of Tralee kicked off yesterday, bringing with it a full swing of festivities across Kerry.The event has endured since its first iteration in ...

Does the Leaving Cert set you up for the future?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Leaving Cert results around the corner, there is an annual debate on whether or not it is the correct way to set students up for life. Many p...

Ask the GP with Dr Brian King

18 Aug 2025

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Drumcondra GP Dr Brian King joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Can we learn from Paris being car-free?

18 Aug 2025

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Can we learn from Paris to become slightly more car free?The French city has recently become ‘congestion free’, and apparently it has worked wonde...

What went wrong at the Oasis Dublin shows?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As everyone will know, Oasis played in Dublin over the weekend.The Gallagher brothers’ performance has been widely praised by attendees, but complai...

Why is it so hard to eat healthily?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, you have probably been surrounded by ice creams and barbecues. For those of us trying to make healthier food choices, temptation is every...

The Pod Squad: Flesh and Code

18 Aug 2025

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Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Newstalk’s Rory Galvin and Presenter of the ‘...

Should people get fines for playing music out loud?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When travelling, whether it is by bus, train or plane, there is nothing more annoying than listening to someone else's music or podcast.Last week, Iri...

Summer Memories with Bryan Dobson

15 Aug 2025

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It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Journalist Bryan Dobson join...

Why do parents have to deal with scoliosis wait times?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After news broke of the death of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who had spina bifida and scoliosis, but waited nearly three years for surgery...

Are you excited for the Oasis Dublin gigs?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oasis are back for their first gigs on Irish soil since 2009, with the Oasis Live '25 reunion tour arriving in Dublin for two sold out performances at...

Should we get time off work when it’s sunny?

15 Aug 2025

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It’s rare that we get such good weather in the summer, but that has been happening recently!But, do we get the chance to make the most of them?Shoul...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

15 Aug 2025

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From brown bread making to wedding rollercoaster taking, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from a...

Why are independent breweries closing their doors?

15 Aug 2025

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Independent brewers are facing challenges due to “astronomical” input cost increasing. It comes as some brewers have had to shut their doors due t...

Should pets be allowed in public dining spaces?

14 Aug 2025

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Should pets be allowed in public dining spaces? Do you mind having dogs around while you’re drinking a coffee – or to take it one step further –...

The Home Squad: Easy fixes to do yourself!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than calling in a professional, what are the jobs that you can do yourself, without worrying about breaking the bank?Well, the Home Squad are h...

Former Israeli Hostage Negotiator says Israel has gone too far

14 Aug 2025

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More than 100 organisations have signed a joint letter calling on Israel to stop the "weaponisation of aid" into Gaza, as "starvation deepens".Humanit...

Will you do things just for the Instagram picture?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of doing things or going places, just to take photos of them?If you don’t post about it online, were you even really there?Feature Wr...

The Making Of Oasis’ ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

Why are there so many scoliosis surgery delays?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Government took office in January, the number of children awaiting scoliosis surgery has risen from 112 to 131, despite 303 procedures being...

Should you be looking at a colder place for your next holiday?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would 40 degree temperatures put you off your summer break?Apparently not - a lot of us are still booking our holidays in Europe, despite the heatwave...

Reasons to be Happy: Rose of Tralee, Fry-Ups, Electric Picnic

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Should the Government try to entice teachers back from the UAE?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Due to a nationwide teacher shortage, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is calling for improved pay for educators returning from the United Arab ...

Making Babies: The Early Signs of Labour

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Why do we still see price gouging on ticket resales?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation was brought in in 2021 that banned the reselling of tickets for more than their face value. The idea was to curb ticket touting and protec...

Is it too little too late for Bono’s comments on Palestine?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

U2 is facing online backlash due to statements of support for Gaza that they posted to social media on Sunday. Critics are saying that it’s “too l...

Ask the Expert: Ophthalmologist

12 Aug 2025

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For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dr Alex Andreev, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Eyedoc Eye Clinic in Blanchardstown to answer all...

India Day celebrations cancelled - how does the community feel?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ireland India Council has decided to postpone India Day on the back of the recent attacks faced by the Indian community in Ireland since January.C...

Will a shortage of Bean an Tí’s kill the Gaeltacht?

12 Aug 2025

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A shortage of Bean an Tí’s could spell the end of the Gaeltacht…It started with the Covid shutdown apparently, and just hasn’t recovered.What c...

How I Live Well: Rage Room

12 Aug 2025

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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 owner of Ireland’s f...

Should clamping be banned in the country?

12 Aug 2025

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Castlebar in Mayo has voted in a motion to ban car clamping in the town.So, should clamping be banned across the country?Andrea is joined by Michael K...

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

11 Aug 2025

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Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Why are people taking selfies at Michael Gaine’s farm?

11 Aug 2025

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People are apparently taking selfies at the farm of Michael Gaine…Michael Gaine was murdered earlier this year, and it seems to have stoked up some ...

Should littering fines be more strict?

11 Aug 2025

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Information obtained by Newstalk Breakfast under freedom of information has shown a sharp drop in fines issued for littering in Dublin City.The data c...

Woman offered place in TU Dublin is trapped in Gaza

11 Aug 2025

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A 22-year-old Palestinian woman, Haya, who has been offered a place on a course at TU Dublin, is urgently appealing to the Irish public for help.Curre...

The Pod Squad: Titanic - Ship of Dreams

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Tom Douglas from the Newstalk Newsroom and Sarah ...

Should chicken nuggets be banned from schools?

11 Aug 2025

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There are plans to eradicate “cheat foods” like chicken nuggets or sausages from hot school meals.They will kick off from the start of the new aca...

Summer Memories with Muireann O’Connell

08 Aug 2025

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It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Broadcaster Muireann O’Con...

Should politicians get more perks in their job?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell spoke with Pat Kenny this morning about how he feels equality should be given to all members of the public servi...

Why are we such big spenders on a holiday?

08 Aug 2025

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Apparently, Irish people are the second biggest spenders when we’re on holiday - we spend twelve times more than Italians do when they go away!The o...

Should parents be punished for teaching their children to steal?

08 Aug 2025

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Parents are keeping their pockets lined by teaching their children to steal from shops in Limerick. That’s what Shane Gleeson, who runs several Spar...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From an international first date with a Longford man to objections to a British billionaire's Waterford mansion, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Be...

Is it fair to expect workers to return to the office?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AIB and Bank of Ireland have caused uproar in recent weeks with announcements that they expect workers to return to the office.So, is it fair to expec...

The Home Squad: Getting the right light

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you want to give a room that extra touch of brightness - how do you know which type of lighting to get?Well, the Home Squad are here to talk abou...

Have cabin crew become salespeople?

07 Aug 2025

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Once considered a glamorous career among the clouds, the role of cabin crew has evolved into one increasingly focused on sales.Flight attendants, once...

Six-year-old yet another victim of recent racial abuse

07 Aug 2025

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A young six-year old child was verbally and physically abused by a group of young teens in Co. Waterford - yet another racially-motivated attack in re...

Would you have a relationship with an AI chatbot?

07 Aug 2025

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Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.But, how do these re...

The Making of Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’

07 Aug 2025

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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? ...

Family speak out on not being informed about assisted suicide

07 Aug 2025

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Megan Slough Royal and her family are dealing with a tough situation: her mother went to undergo an assisted suicide in Switzerland. The catch? The fa...

Dealing with the back to school costs

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the school holidays soon coming to a close, many parents are facing the dreaded back to school costs. Uniforms, electronics and voluntary contrib...

Reasons to be Happy: Waterford, Sausage Roll, Bend it Like Beckham

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Racial attacks continue nationwide - what can be done?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many racially motivated attacks have been happening across the country. Some are so bad that young children are being verbally and physically abused.W...

Making Babies: Male Infertility

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...

Ed Sheeran plays surprise gig in Wexford!

06 Aug 2025

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Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at an Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford town yesterday.He played at the well-known Sky & The Ground pub.Massive crowd...

Would you pay a ‘carbon free’ fee in restaurants?

06 Aug 2025

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Should restaurants and shops be adding a ‘carbon free’ fee to bills?A London restaurant has sparked outrage by adding the extra charge to diners' ...

Ask the Expert: Wine

05 Aug 2025

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For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Michelle Lawlor from the Nude Wine Company to answer all of your wine-related questions!

Why are some electric cars charging slower than advertised?

05 Aug 2025

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A test of ten electric cars has revealed the majority charge slower than advertised, causing waits at charging stations...Joining Andrea to discuss th...

Kidnapping in Haiti - what happens now?

05 Aug 2025

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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said "no stone" will be left unturned to secure the release of an Irish woman, who was kid...

Why the Very Pink Run is so important

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

1 in every 7 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.And only 5%-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.So, more research ...

How I Live Well: Pickleball

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Debbie Brown, Multi-Ra...

Should we tax tips?

05 Aug 2025

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Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers confirmed in a Dáil statement that there are no plans to alter the tax treatment of tips.It comes after TD ...

Summer Memories with Derry Clarke

01 Aug 2025

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It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Chef Derry Clarke joins Andr...

How much should you spend on an engagement ring?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey has determined that over 40% of people adhere to the ‘one month's salary’ when buying an engagement ring. What was once a tough, c...