Lunchtime Live

Do you live with tinnitus?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Living with tinnitus can be a challenging and often invisible experience, affecting daily life in ways many don’t understand.Joining Andrea to discu...

Should catfishing be illegal?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, o...

Ask the Expert: Audiologist

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!

Is Chappell Roan right about having kids?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, And...

Are Irish roads too dangerous?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Road Haulage Association has voiced growing concerns around bad driving behavior on the roads. From distracted driving to aggressive road ha...

Lesser-known holiday destinations!

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You only have to look out your window to see that summer is nearly upon us!A lot of people are now looking to book their summer trips away, but what i...

How I Live Well: Men’s Retreats

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by D...

Should Adolescence be shown in schools?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’, which has sparked conversation around toxic online content and youth violence, will be screened in UK secondary s...

Ask the GP with Dr John Flanagan

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr John Flanagan, GP at Suffolk Street Surgery joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Why you should take a sabbatical!

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sabbaticals offer significant benefits for both employees and organizations. For employees, they provide an opportunity to recharge, pursue personal i...

Influencers could face wrath of consumer watchdog

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Influencers have been warned that they will face action from the consumer watchdog if they are found to be in breach of commercial content laws.Last w...

Do planning regulations need to be relaxed?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Planning permission issues in Ireland are a growing concern due to challenges in balancing urban development with environmental and regulatory restric...

The Pod Squad: Hooligans

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ellen Butler fr...

Why should Ireland be worried about tariffs?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has a detailed tariffs plan for multiple industries to be revealed on the 2nd of April. This could include pharmaceutical an...

Ask Me Anything: Beauty Pageant Contestant

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Jasmine Gerhardt, Miss Ireland and upcoming contestant in Miss World joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

National Daffodil Day - where is your support going?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is National Daffodil Day; all around the country you’ll see people out today with buckets asking you to give generously for the Irish Cancer S...

How can we tackle toxic masculinity and men’s mental health?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of talk about the hit show Adolescence recently.It has brought a lot of conversations to the fore – especially about the ‘man...

The joy of the football chant

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a football chanter?What is it about chanting at a football game that you love so much? What joy does it bring out in you?Apparently, over half...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From loo of the year to takeaway troubles, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this ...

Should Ireland rejoin the Commonwealth?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

British MP Andrew Rosindell has called for Ireland to rejoin the Commonwealth, arguing it could strengthen trade, diplomacy, and cultural ties. He bel...

The Home Squad: Covering Radiators

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t like the look of your radiator at home - no need to worry! The Home Squad are here to talk about what you can do to cover them up.Andre...

What are the 5 makeup products you can’t live without?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Makeup Expert Michelle Ragazzoli Stone joins Andrea to share her five favorite beauty products. With her years of experience and eye for quality, she’...

The impact from a lack of speech therapists for children

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The lack of speech and language therapists in the country is having a profound impact on Irish children.That’s according to Andrea’s guest, Eoghan...

Endometriosis conference this weekend - what to expect!

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend the Endometriosis Association of Ireland are having their annual conference.It'll bring experts in front of people living with the condit...

Visiting every Irish pub in the world

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One Irish man is making it his mission to visit every Irish pub in the world.Colm Dalton, originally from Kerry, now living in London, joins Andrea to...

What is an acceptable amount of clothing in the gym?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How little is too little when it comes to clothes at the gym?An article in the Times UK writes:‘I’m in the gym with semi-clad young women. Where d...

Why is the cost of everything going up?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of health insurance, energy, broadband, mobile and television services are all due to go up next month.So, several of your bills are going to...

Reasons to be Happy: Irish Slang, Mother’s Day, CMAT

26 Mar 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...

Does Ireland have a dereliction problem?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘No European city would tolerate the decay and dereliction visible in Dublin’ that is according to Independent Senator Michael McDowell writing in...

Making Babies: Debunking Myths

26 Mar 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...

Would you pay for a Ryanair subscription?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryanair has launched an exclusive discount scheme for frequent flyers.Ryanair Prime will cost €79 for a full 12-month subscription – they say it c...

What happened with the Dáil yesterday?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has been accused of ‘sticking two fingers up’ to the public on a day of Dáil chaos…Yesterday, scenes of unprecedented heckling w...

Ask the Expert: The CV Doctor

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Seanie Clifford, AKA the CV Doctor, to answer any of your CV questions!

How often should we shower?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How often we should shower depends on factors like skin type, lifestyle, and climate.While daily showers work for some, others may benefit from shower...

How big of a problem is drug use on beaches?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lifeguards at one of Dublin’s top beaches have been issued with a dedicated sharps bin for syringes due to the volume of drugs paraphernalia being f...

Are you stuck in a ‘catch-up’ friendship?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Catch-up’ friendships are those where interactions are infrequent and centered around updates on life events.Often shaped by distance or changing...

How I Live Well: Aqua Aerobics

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by L...

Could you go without the car?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you ever be tempted to go carless?That’s what Climate Policy Researcher Sadhbh O’Neill said she was planning on Newstalk Breakfast this morn...

Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Should you pay your kids for doing chores?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you pay your children to do household chores?It’s an age-old debate that raises its head every now and then.Some believe it teaches kids abou...

Should trainee teachers do mandatory special education placements?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All trainee teachers will be required to complete work placements in special education settings.The move comes amid a huge surge in autism prevalence ...

How Arc Cancer Support helps those in the darkest times

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk is proud to partner with Arc Cancer Support again this year.Arc Cancer Services provide support to those who have received a cancer diagnosis...

The Pod Squad: Call Her Daddy

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.98fm’s Russell Alford and Laura Donnelly from t...

Should zero-alcohol drinks be banned from advertising? 

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are calls for ad bans to be extended to non-alcoholic drinks following the advertising of Guinness 0.0 during the Six Nations rugby games.Leadin...

Ask Me Anything: Movie Director

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Movie Director Darren Thornton joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to making a film!

Are you offended by these Mr Price van slogans?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Price’s recent marketing campaign featuring slogans on vans like 'Fancy a Ride', 'Honk for a Hunk' and 'From Hunk to Hero', which have sparked co...

Are ‘bait bikes’ the answer to tackling theft?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí are using ‘bait bikes’ in an attempt to catch would-be thieves.This follows an increase in the number of bicycles and motorbikes being sto...

Is there still a stigma around being a single parent?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are there still stigmas around being a single parent?Are you told you’re a hero, but not treated like one?Today is International Single Parents’ D...

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the stars in Ireland for Patrick’s Day to a bizarre experience for Irish ghost hunters, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea ...

Heathrow Airport closed - have you been impacted?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 1,000 flights will be affected by the Heathrow closure today.At least 70 flights to and from Heathrow from airports on the island of Ireland...

The Home Squad: Using Marble

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a luxurious week for the Home Squad! This week, Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the...

Are kids being tricked into watching screens?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tech companies are using the same techniques as dog trainers to keep children hooked onto their apps…That’s a claim from Dog Trainer, Behaviourist...

Are cars getting too big to park?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the rise in popularity of larger vehicles like SUVs, many are questioning whether car parking spaces are becoming too small to accommodate them.T...

Is Kneecap inspiring people to take up Irish?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“After not speaking Irish for 10 years, Kneecap inspired me to take up the teanga…”So writes journalist Ciara O’Loughlin in the Irish Mirror. ...

Do we do enough to be happy?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the International Day of Happiness!The sun is shining, it’s a glorious Thursday – so today, absolutely everyone must do one thing, even o...

Should we be able to film Gardaí?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí fear using force to manage protests due to fears that incidents will be posted on social media, according to a new report by the Policing Auth...

Ask the Expert: Vasectomies

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Dr John McCormick from Vasectomy Ireland to answer any of your vasectomy-related q...

Would you do a ‘phone detox’?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could you give up your phone for four days?This question has been posed by Journalist Mary McCarthy in today’s Independent after a forced hiatus, an...

Are we over-counselling our kids?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Private counselling sessions are the new school grinds, that’s according to Anna Daly’s guest…In wanting to comfort our children and ease their ...

Reasons to be Happy: Happy Gilmore 2, Irish Pubs, Happiness Day

19 Mar 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...

Why are there tourism protests in Mallorca?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tourists are being told not to visit Mallorca this year – as locals say they are being overwhelmed by foreign visitors.A letter, signed by signed by...

The Pod Squad: Waco - American Scandal

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.Killian Ginnity from Newstalk’s Digital Team...

How important is daydreaming?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we all losing the chance to daydream?Apparently, listening to music all the time, or constantly having headphones in is stealing our opportunities...

Conor McGregor’s White House visit - should he represent Ireland?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, MMA fighter Conor McGregor visited the White House and accused the Irish government of “abandoning the voices of the people of Ireland."&...

Do blondes actually have more fun?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The age old question: do blondes have more fun?Anna Daly’s guest thinks they just might, after dappling with her own hair change…Elle Hunt, Freela...

How I Live Well: Pole Dancing

18 Mar 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, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Sami Cor...

Should former Israeli soldiers be allowed in Ireland?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which two women confronted an Israeli man at a bar in Dún Laoghaire. Palestinian Activist Léna Seale, one o...

Ask Me Anything: St Patrick’s Festival CEO

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Richard Tierney, St Patrick’s Festival CEO, joins guest host Adrian Kennedy to answer any of your St Patrick’s ...

The best ways to get your babies to sleep!

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is World Sleep Day!If it’s something you struggle with, it’s something you think about all the time...And one area that impacts a lot of peo...

At what age does fun stop?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has revealed that 42% of adults admit that they have forgotten to have fun! And apparently, the age this happens is at 42, but is this rea...

Dealing with dog stress and anxiety

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new poll has found that over 40% of dog owners say they worry about their dogs mental health.Almost three quarters say their pooches suffer ‘bouts...

Regional Roundup with Tara Duggan

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Covid lockdown memories to a public fox survey, Tara Duggan from Newstalk’s Newsroom joins guest host Adrian Kennedy with plenty of stories fro...

How big of a problem is food waste in Ireland?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tesco is to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers for free.The supermarket will give away some already discounted ‘yellow sticker’ items aft...

The Home Squad: Antiques & Upcycling

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you see a piece of antique furniture out in the wild - what are the signs that it could be a good fit in your home after a bit of love?This week’...

New endometriosis pill approved by the NHS - will we see it here?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Endometriosis Awareness Month; yesterday, Andrea was joined by a panel of doctors discussing the situation in Ireland, and the hope that is ava...

Is St Patrick’s Day better abroad?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re only days away from the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend!However, across the world celebrations have already started…It begs the ques...

Religion in Ireland: Jehovah’s Witness

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them.This week, Andrea is j...

Throwback Thursday: The Spire, Ugg Boots, Special Olympics

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom joins Andrea to look back on the year that was 2003!

Does social media make personal victories feel small?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You often hear the adage “comparison is the thief of joy”, but do you find that you are comparing yourself constantly to others online?And, where ...

How endometriosis can affect your fertility

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Andrea is joined by Dr Bart Kuczera, Deputy Medical Director and Fertility Consultant at Beacon CARE Fertili...

Spreading awareness and understanding of endometriosis

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.This is something that’s been highlighted for a few years on the show, and we intend to keep making it a prio...

Reasons to be Happy: Paddy’s Day, Peaky Blinders, Blind Date

12 Mar 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.Today FM...

How much is enough for a communion gift?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than half of Irish adults say that they gift €50 or more to a niece or nephew for their communion / confirmation.So, what is the going rate for...

Is the Dublin Metro worth the cost?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should we go ahead with plans for a Dublin Metro?Yesterday, it emerged that Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has been formally warned that the...

The Pod Squad: The Scam Factory

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.98fm’s Russell Alford and Tom Douglas from t...

Could this UK pension apply to you?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish people who worked in the UK could be entitled to a generous state pension pay out, but the April 5th deadline is looming...Do you qualify for it...

Percentage of child autism diagnoses rise threefold in past decade

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Around one in twenty children are now being diagnosed with autism.That is a three times increase in the amount of diagnoses ten years ago.So, where ha...

Do you believe in ghosts?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A ghost busting team has been investigating paranormal activity at the Irish Wake Museum in Waterford.It’s after numerous reports from staff and tra...

How I Live Well: Hot and Cold Therapy

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by N...

Should households have water charges?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should households receive charges for excessive water use?Would it encourage those to fix leaks on their property and other preventable causes of wast...

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Have you sworn off social media because of Elon Musk?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do characters like Elon Musk and Donald Trump have you swearing off social media? Listener Carol got in touch with the show about a Facebook boycott s...

Should learner drivers be limited to four permits?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should learner drivers only be allowed four consecutive learner permits if they do not pass their driving test?The Department of Transport has suggest...

Thousands of Limerick residents on boil notice for 18 months

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

About 2,300 people living in and around Cappamore, a small village about 20 minutes outside Limerick City, have been without drinking water since Sept...

Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Dump Bags

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an...

How should Micheál Martin handle Trump?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is coming face to face with US President Donald Trump for the annual St Patrick’s Day meeting next week.With all the talks...

Ask Me Anything: Sports Psychologist

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Anne Marie Kennedy, Chartered Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychologist joins guest host Jess Kelly to answer an...

Is snoring the biggest bedroom ‘ick’?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently, snoring is the biggest bedroom ‘ick’ and 5% of couples even split up because of it!About a quarter of us lose sleep because of our par...

Adamstown residents to have EV chargers removed - why?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A number of residents in the Adamstown area of west Dublin have been told that electric vehicle chargers they have installed in front of their homes w...

How do you feel about doing things alone?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spending time going places and doing things alone can be personally transformative.However, it can also be daunting…So, how do you become ok with do...