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What was behind threats sent to schools in Clare?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early this morning, several schools in Clare were sent a threatening email – claiming a plan to attack schools…Many of the schools closed as a pre...
Ask the GP with Dr Afif El Khuffash
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Afif El Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, joins Andrea for a special segment of 'Ask the GP': to talk about the weird things ba...
Could ‘bio-hacking’ be the secret to a better body?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty and Health Editor Bethan King has braved the latest celebrity trends to be frozen, heated up and pummeled by machines in the hope of speeding...
Should the Taoiseach visit Trump for St Patrick’s Day?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Micheál Martin has come under fire for confirming he will visit Washington on Paddy’s Day if invited.Many members of the opposition have called for...
Does Eurosong need a panel? Samantha Mumba’s comments
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Mumba has called the Eurovision panel that decided against her entry ‘“rude and vile”.Writing on Instagram, she reckons they “didn’...
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Viral Recipes
10 Feb 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...
Stabbings in Stoneybatter - what happened?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of the horrific scenes over the weekend in Stoneybatter.On Sunday afternoon, three men were stabbed in a series of apparently rando...
Ask Me Anything: Strongman
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Jason Reilly, Chairman of the Irish Strength Association and 3-time winner of the Republic of Ireland Strongest Man...
Rebecca O’Connor takes the stage as Tina Turner!
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into some big shoes can be daunting, but Andrea’s guest seems to take it in her stride...Rebecca O’Connor, who will be gracing Dublin sta...
How alcohol addiction can affect young people
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol addiction has been covered on the show before, but it is important to remember that people of any age could find themselves having issues with...
Should there be a wage for housework?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have to drag ourselves through the drudgery of unloading a dishwasher, cleaning out a wardrobe, a press, cooking a meal and then clearing up th...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Fota Park to the best work-life balance, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country th...
Should jury duty come with therapy?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know someone who has appeared on a jury – it's a civic duty that you may be asked to fulfill.However, with the graphic nature of some c...
The Home Squad: Kitchen Refresh
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think your kitchen needs a bit of a renovation and refresh? Well, look no further! The Home Squad are here to discuss doing a kitchen refresh o...
How easy is it to make a viral video?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a video to go viral?Sarah Jayne Tobin, Editor of rollercoaster.ie, accidentally made her son viral at the start of lockdown, pla...
What homelessness looks like in Ireland today
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were listening to Lunchtime Live yesterday you would have heard caller Emmet Kelleher who joined Andrea to discuss his experience of homelessne...
Religion in Ireland: Hare Krishna
06 Feb 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, Martin ‘M...
Throwback Thursday: Pac-Man, John Lennon, U2
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Rebecca Shekleton, Presenter on 98fm’s Big Breakfast joins Andrea to look back on the year 1980!
Many still left without power following Storm Éowyn
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks after Storm Éowyn, there’s still thousands of people across the country without power. Local communities have started to set up hubs in p...
Ask the Expert: RSV
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GP Dr Máire Finn from Ennis Centric Health joins Andrea for this week’s Ask the Expert to discuss how you can recognise the symptoms of respiratory...
What is the solution to Ireland’s homeless problem?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following Andrea’s conversation with Emmet Kelleher, who finds himself homeless at 59 - there is clearly a problem in this country with homelessness...
Are soaps dying out?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January 2026 will see popular TV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale return as 30-minute episodes in a bid to retain audiences and to make shows mor...
Samantha Mumba on competing for a spot at Eurovision!
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might be hard to believe that it is that time of the year again, as Ireland gets ready to choose an act to represent the country at this year's Eur...
Reasons to be Happy: Super Bowl, Spice Girls, Irish Eurovision
05 Feb 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...
Ireland’s Hidden Homeless: Homeless at 59
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Kelleher is part of Ireland’s hidden homeless that you may sometimes hear about.At 59 years of age, he joins Andrea to discuss his story and c...
The Pod Squad: Stakeknife
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet...
World Cancer Day: Being diagnosed in your twenties
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is World Cancer Day. It’s something nobody really wants to think about, but it's something you will probably have to deal with in one way or a...
Families are still left without power after Storm Éowyn
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many homes throughout the country are still without power.People are facing day 12 without heating, working fridges and power to even make a cup of te...
Ronan Keating’s son speaks on Boyzone documentary
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Boyzone: No Matter What’ was released on February 2nd on Sky and NowTV. However, reviews of the documentary have been mixed…Andrea is joi...
How I Live Well: Altitude Training
04 Feb 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 R...
Should parents charge rent?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that nearly 70% of 25-year-olds still live at home.This shift brings up some big quest...
Ask Me Anything – Circus Ring Master
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamed of running away with the circus? David Duffy, Ring Master with Tom Duffy’s Circus gave Andrea some insight into what life on the road w...
Working from home
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Social Protection has told staff that from February, personnel will have to spend a minimum of two days per week in the workplace.&n...
Stoneybatter protest
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parents have gathered outside Rainbow Community Playgroup in Stoneybatter to protest a significant reduction in childcare services. Andrea speaks...
XL Bully Type Breed Ban
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting tomorrow fines of up to 2,500 euro will come into play for owners of the XL bully type breed. This follows a ban that came into play last Oct...
Home Squad
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our experts answer all your questions this week on laundry rooms.
Storm follow on – how have you been impacted?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following yesterdays reaction to our segment on how Storm Eowyn has impacted people across the country, we follow up with more callers to see how they...
Plane crash in Washington DC
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River in Washington today after a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter in mid-...
Religion in Ireland - Mormons
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been taking a deep-dive into the varying religions that help make up Irish society in 2025 and today were joined by Ben O’Farrell, of the Ch...
Ask the Expert: Dietician
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Registered Dietician Ciara McNulty to answer any of your dieting questions!
Are short men discriminated against in the dating world?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Height can be a sensitive issue for men, especially when many women claim they only date men who are north of 6ft.But, are short men the last minority...
What is it like to meet your birth parents?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Dara Ó Briain has said he wanted to find his birth mother to tell her “it worked out OK” in his life after being adopted as a child. He ...
Will you watch the new Boyzone documentary?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary focusing on the behind the scenes of Boyzone will be released on the 2nd of February, but Andrea got to see the premier of its first...
Reasons to be Happy: Six Nations, Fry-up, Dolly Parton
29 Jan 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...
Has rural Ireland been forgotten? Storm Éowyn aftermath
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have heard from people over the last number of days that have been affected in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.Around 142,000 homes, farms and busine...
The Pod Squad: The Curious History Of Your Home
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Sarah-Jayne Tobin, Editor of roller...
What DIY repairs can you do at home?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Éowyn caused significant damage to homes last week…But, what repairs can you do at home?Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder from the...
Three quarters of women labelled ‘emotional’ in performance reviews
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data reveals that over three quarters of women have been labelled as emotional in performance reviews, compared to just 11% of men… S...
How we deal with grief - National Grief Awareness Week
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Irish good at dealing with death - you may have heard people say that we “do death well”, but is that really true?This week is National Gr...
How I Live Well: Prioritising Rest
28 Jan 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 C...
Has Government response to Storm Éowyn been good enough?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 100,000 homes and businesses are likely to be without power for the rest of the week in the aftermath of last week’s storm, and some will be c...
Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined guest host Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…
What it’s like being a ‘long-term single’
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m in my mid-30s and I haven’t had a boyfriend since I was 21. I’ve been going on dates the entire time, observing the many seismic shifts i...
What is the fallout from Storm Éowyn?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fallout from Storm Éowyn continues today as almost 250,000 homes and businesses are still without power.Many workers have also been impacted by t...
Do you wear all of your clothes?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, we only wear a third of the clothes in our wardrobe!So, joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss how you can make the most out of yours is ...
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Ramen & Ragu
27 Jan 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...
Do you support a two-drink limit in airports?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three in five people back Ryanair’s call for a two-drink limit at airport bars, according to the latest Red C poll published in the Business Post ye...
Ask the Expert: Negotiating a Pay Rise
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise, joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss how you can negotiate fo...
Woman’s plea for help as father is stuck in UHL
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian O’Gorman is making a plea for help as her 83-year-old father has been stuck in University Hospital Limerick since October 23rd. He has stopp...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a crazy Carrauntoohil hike to ‘smart’ benches, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins guest host Jonathan Healy with plenty of stori...
Storm Éowyn - how have you been affected?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the country is still feeling the effects of Storm Éowyn and its accompanied red weather warning. You can expect more winds this evening as it...
The Home Squad: Tiles
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the different types to where you can put them, the Home Squad are here to talk all things tiles!Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and forme...
Storm Éowyn: What you need to know
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Met Éireann has issued a red weather warning for the entirety of the country, with Storm Éowyn hitting tomorrow.To get the latest updates on service...
Religion in Ireland: Quakerism
23 Jan 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, Quaker Will...
Throwback Thursday: Grease, Superman, Test-Tube Baby
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Rebecca Shekleton, Presenter on 98fm’s Big Breakfast joins Andrea to look back on the year 1978!
Ask the Expert: Blood Donation Q&A
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From blood types, to supply and who can and can’t donate blood: Andrea is joined by Dr Ellen McSweeney, Irish Blood Transfusion Donor Consultant, to...
Is this new government off to a rocky start?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, 174 TDs assembled in the Dáil chamber at 11am, and the nomination process for the new Taoiseach began.That is, until, the Dáil was suspended ...
Are you getting enough protein?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's January, and everyone is hitting the gym and eating healthy, but how do we know we are getting enough protein?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Reg...
Should Google remove speed camera warnings?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Road safety campaigners have been urging Google to remove alerts that a Garda checkpoint is approaching...Should they be removed? And do these alerts ...
Reasons to be Happy: Kindness, Holiday Planning, The Grand Stretch!
22 Jan 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...
Should TDs already get a two week break?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dáil is meeting today for the nomination of a new Taoiseach, but it will not sit again for another two weeks.When business gets back underway in ...
The Pod Squad: Noble
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Killian Ginnity from the ‘Not A P...
What were your thoughts on Trump’s inauguration?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time, becoming the 47th president of the United States…But, no inauguration day is without its sur...
How to keep your child safe online
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of chat lately about the safety of children when using the internet.Andrea’s guest knows just all about the real dangers that l...
Why is Ireland’s medical tech so far behind?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first HSE app is being launched in March.The app, which will have limited functions initially, will expand over time and aim to give people the ...
How I Live Well: Reformer Pilates
21 Jan 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 E...
Should Dublin’s key workers get rent subsidies?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research has revealed that 79% of Dublin residents believe that key workers living in Dublin should get rent subsidies. Does this make sense?Joini...
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.
Should we be using ‘dumb phones’?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I swapped my iPhone for a dumb phone – and got two hours back every day…’, so wrote Marion McGilvary recently in the Daily Mail.She joins And...
Will Trump’s second term have an impact on Ireland?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump will be sworn in as US President at around 5pm Irish time today.Objectively, it is certainly a comeback for a man who has survived two im...
Should the rich be taxed more heavily?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s billionaires added an additional €13bn to their wealth last year, the equivalent to €35.6m each day, according to a new report from Ox...
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Meal Prepping
20 Jan 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...
Why has snus become so popular?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was reported today that schools have been issuing warnings over ‘snus’ being used among students… So, why have nicotine pouches become so pop...
Ask Me Anything: Sports Agent
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Trevor Twamley, CEO & Co-Founder of Sport Endorse, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about being a s...
Ciara Mangan on her new survivor-led charity
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Mangan, who helped convict her rapist Shane Noonan in 2023, has launched a new survivor-led charity to support others facing similar struggles.A...
Have we become too dog friendly?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have businesses become too dog friendly? Earlier today on Newstalk, Irish Independent Journalist Rosalyn Dee told Ciara Kelly about she takes he...
How can you know if someone’s lying?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traitors has taken over our TVs and an Irish series has been commissioned for RTÉ.So, why are we so invested in deception, and how do we know if some...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From car park charges to cúpla focal, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week...
Why are so many using their phones while driving?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí caught 266 drivers on their phones yesterday as part of a national day of action targeting mobile use behind the wheel.762 motorists have been...
The Home Squad: Kitchen Islands
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re looking to do a bit of work on your kitchen, should you make a kitchen island part of that plan? This week, the Home Squad are looking i...
Over €3 million needed for child’s medical treatment
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A plea for support from a mother raised more than €400k in just a few days on GoFundMe, but a lot more is needed to help 7 year old Archie…Una Enn...
Has the Deposit Return Scheme been worth it?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are approaching the one-year anniversary of the deposit return scheme.So far, 900 million plastic bottles and cans have been brought back to machin...
What’s your reaction to the ceasefire in Gaza?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been positive news from Gaza yesterday, with an announcement of a prospective ceasefire…But, how optimistic are the people of Palestine th...
Throwback Thursday: Star Wars, Elvis, Pelé
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Rebecca Shekleton, Presenter on 98fm’s Big Breakfast joins Andrea to look back on the year 1977!
How bad is the student to teacher ratio right now?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Programme for Government was released yesterday, a 162-page document covering the coalition’s plans for the next 4 years...One of the education ...
Ask the Expert: Winter Skin Care
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Skincare Expert, Eavanna Breen, to learn about how the cold season can affect your skin, and the...
Woman scammed by fake Brad Pitt for over €800k!
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A scammer duped a French woman into paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds after convincing her that she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt.The ...
Diageo ups prices on pints - what impact does this have?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From February 3rd, the price of a Guiness will go up another 6 cents, along with other pints produced by company Diageo.What impact does this have on ...
Prolific sperm donor will soon have 100 children
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea’s guest is a prolific sperm donor, who says he will soon have 100 children across the globe…Kyle Gordy joins the show to discuss.
Reasons to be Happy: Cherry Tomato Bridge, Women’s Sport, Kneecap
15 Jan 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...