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How I Live Well: Beekeeping
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number...
Should real life court cases be used for TV dramas?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland and Ulster rugby player Paddy Jackson has expressed concern over the planned television dramatisation of the controversial Belfast ra...
Ask Me Anything: Theme Park Manager
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different career...
Trinity protestors fined €214k: their reactions…
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We previously spoke to Trinity college students who were protesting at the Book of Kells over a proposal to increase some programme costs. In an ...
Why are Irish people obsessed with RIP.ie?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funeral notice website RIP.ie has been acquired by the Irish Times Group. RIP.ie generates 60 million page views a month as people visit the site...
BBQ Tips & Tricks! With John Relihan
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With, hopefully, good weather on the way it might finally be the time to crack out the BBQ!Andrea is joined by John Relihan, Head Pitmaster at PittBro...
Regional Roundup with Eamonn Torsney
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From a Buddhist centre in Tipperary, to a no fly zone over Laois: Newstalk’s Eamonn Torsney has the stories from around the country that you might h...
Are voluntary school contributions necessary?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary schools are apparently completely reliant on parental contributions to stop going into deficit. The average cost of the ‘voluntary’ cont...
The Home Squad: Patios
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How should you get your patio area ready for the summer? Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Róisín Lafferty, founder and creative director of Kingston L...
What is the ideal length for a holiday?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re currently planning your summer holidays – how long are you thinking of going away for? Is it a long weekend? Or maybe a really rare full...
Are family mealtimes dying out?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you sit down as a family to eat a meal? This May, Childline by ISPCC is calling on families, schools, clubs and workplaces throughou...
Should rugby fans be allowed to drink in Croke Park?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The debate about drinking in Croke Park is here again - Should rugby fans be allowed to drink in Croke Park? Would it help the atmosphere o...
Throwback Thursday: Gladiator, Ayrton Senna, Madeleine McCann
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Should Ireland boycott the Eurovision?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Irish Campaign to Boycott Eurovision 2024 are protesting outside RTÉ later on this evening. They say that they don’t want “to b...
Ask the Expert: Mortgages
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From overpaying your mortgage to how to switch; for this week’s Ask the Expert, we’re putting your mortgage questions to Trevor Grant, Chairperson...
Are Irish people unable to say ‘no’?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Irish unable to say ‘no’? That’s what the actor Brian Cox seems to think.Is he right? Do we avoid it? Andrea is joined by Freelance Writ...
Are there a lack of places in schools?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Ben has gotten in touch with the show because he’s having an issue with getting his son into a secondary school.He speaks with Andrea about...
What is water cremation?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funerals are becoming more and more personal, with a lot more options on how we’d like our final goodbyes to go. And that isn’t just the fune...
Reasons to be Happy: Good weather, free pints, Princess Diaries 3
01 May 2024
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. &n...
Trinity students block Book of Kells exhibit - why?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Students blockaded the entrance to the Book of Kells exhibition in Trinity College Dublin yesterday in protest against a proposal to increase some pro...
The Pod Squad: Serial Season 4
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. Andrea was joined by Newstalk's Tech ...
Dublin-based surgeon returns after working in Gaza
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Dublin-based surgeon has returned to Ireland after three weeks volunteering as a doctor in Gaza. Dr Mohammed Shaalan joins Andrea to talk about...
Looking back on 30 years of Riverdance
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks 30 years since Michael Flatley, Jean Butler and the Riverdance Troop wowed audiences in the Point theatre and worldwide during Eurovision ...
14 year old boy terrorised at home by gang
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 14 year old boy was home alone yesterday when his house was attacked by a gang of armed raiders. It happened in a rural part of county Louth an...
Do you try to get discounts in shops?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea posed the question of whether it’s okay or not to ask for a discount in a shop.Have you done it before? Or are you dead set against bartering...
How I Live Well: Pottery
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a nu...
Should all secondary schools be co-ed?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A majority of teenagers attending single-sex schools would prefer their school to be co-educational, a study by the Economic and Social Research Insti...
Ask the GP with Dr Afif EL-Khuffash
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Afif EL-Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician at the Rotunda Hospital to answer li...
What makes a town 'good'?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Castlebar has come out on top in a survey of the best places to live for the best work life balance, while Limerick came out at the bottom. But what m...
The immigration conversation with friends and family
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is fair to say that immigration has become a hot button issue in the last number of weeks and months. It seems that people are more divided than ev...
Conan O’Brien on Ros na Rún - How did it happen?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US TV host Conan O’Brien is set to make his Ros Na Rún debut on TG4 this week! Andrea is joined by some of those involved in the show to...
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Pulled Chicken & Chopped Asian Salad
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Bu...
How much do you pay for summer camps?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, the cost of summer camps is going to be even higher this year than normal. There’s a warning out today that the cost of summer camp...
Make-A-Wish Story: Quinn Carolan
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Newstalk has been partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland for Wish Week. It’s World Wish Day! So, let's come together and show the power...
AI Week on Lunchtime Live
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI Week on Lunchtime Live. Andrea takes a dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is shaping our lives, from the ap...
Ask Me Anything: Paramedic
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different jobs.&...
Electric Picnic line-up announced! Is it good?
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Picnic celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a new date in August plus acts like Calvin Harris and Kylie Minogue announced to be headlining...
AI Week: Artists
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to see Super Mario having a lightsaber fight with Joan of Arc? Maybe you would like to see what your friends and family would look li...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines.Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing pres...
Newtownmountkennedy protest - what can be done?
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Violent scenes erupted in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow last night. Six people were arrested outside an area that had been earmarked to accommo...
The Home Squad: Tiling
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you do your own tiling at home, and how easy is it? Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Róisín Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Kingsto...
Irish Astronaut is ready for space!
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish scientist Rosemary Coogan has graduated from space training as a new European Space Agency astronaut. That means she’s eligible for spacefligh...
'I went from being a family of four to a family of one...'
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine Mullen lost 'absolutely everything' in 2020 when she was the sole survivor of a car accident that left her without her husband and two child...
AI Week: Work
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is ‘AI Week’ for Lunchtime Live. Every day we will take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is shapi...
Throwback Thursday: New Coke, William Shakespeare, Jane Fonda’s Workout
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Are penalty points enough of a deterrent?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With increased road deaths this year, calls have been made for tougher sanctions to bring back the “fear of penalty points”.What do you think? Do ...
Ask the Expert: EV's
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From deciding what brand to get to installing a charger in your home, Derek Reilly, founder of electric car platform Nevo, is here to answer all of yo...
Mica forces family to leave their home…
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From dream house to nightmare: a Donegal family have had to move out of their house because of the damage done by the defective mica blocks used to bu...
AI Week: Truth & Law
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is ‘AI Week’ for Lunchtime Live. Every day we will take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is shapi...
Would you ban children from certain flights?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the misfortune of being on a plane with a crying baby or disruptive child? Well, Corendon Dutch Airlines has announced it will be la...
Reasons to be Happy: Hozier, Thursday Murder Club, Kacey Musgraves’ 4-in-1
24 Apr 2024
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. &n...
The Pod Squad: Michael Jackson: Think Twice
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. Andrea was joined by Today FM’s She...
How far ahead can we predict the weather?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, we’re going to have another burst of sunshine for the May bank holiday weekend. Well, that’s what Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly i...
The realities of early parenthood
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For ‘Ask the GP’ yesterday Dr Nina Byrnes joined Andrea to answer all of your medical questions.We got an interesting text into the show that read...
AI Week: Music
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is ‘AI Week’ for Lunchtime Live. Every day we will take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is shapi...
How I Live Well: Trail Running
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a nu...
‘We have not been listened to…’ - Creeslough families react to plans for shop rebuild
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Families of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy feel they haven’t been listened to after plans to rebuild a service station on the site of the tra...
Andrea’s Campervan Adventure Experience!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrea as she embarked on an exciting weekend of camping for the very first time! She recorded the entire experience while also talking to the pe...
Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries...
Would you call someone out for parking illegally?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey carried out by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland shows that the fear of physical and verbal abuse and their own safety were amo...
AI Week: What is artificial intelligence capable of?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like every time you open a newspaper, switch on the radio or watch the news we are hearing about Artificial Intelligence. It is somethin...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Desserts
22 Apr 2024
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...
Scammers using Jennie Poole’s funeral to target public
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Poole has been on the show before and he’s told us about what his family has been through after the murder of his sister Jennie.The trauma doe...
Ask Me Anything: Train Driver
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different jobs.&...
Campervanning in Ireland - should you do it?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend Andrea will be hitting the road heading for Wicklow and Leitrim in her Volkswagen Campervan. To fill us in on all things camping, sh...
What should be done about abuse outside politicians' homes?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-migration protestors turned up at the house of integration minister Roderic O’Gorman’s house last night. In footage shared on social med...
The Home Squad: Wall Hangings
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you properly hang something on a wall? Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Sarah Louise of Sarah Louise Interiors join Andrea with their t...
Throwback Thursday: McDonald's, Crosswords, The Simpsons
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gill...
Should the All-Ireland final revert to September?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GAA president Jarlath Burns has said a return to September All-Ireland finals is possible, but only if counties were willing to adopt uniformity in th...
Ask the Expert: Dietician
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From intermittent fasting to how much coffee is too much, dietitian Orla Walsh is with Andrea to answer your questions.
How much time do we waste picking what to watch?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all done it - flicked endlessly through the whole of Netflix, Apple TV and Disney for what feels like hours only to end up with absolutely not...
Do we have enough green spaces?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we place enough importance on our green spaces? Are there enough facilities for children to play where you are living? Residents of Tull...
'I had to fight just to get a diagnosis': Cancer wait times experience
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been talking a lot recently about the issues with hospitals, GPs and the HSE in general. A lot of people seem to be concerned about healthcare...
Reasons to be Happy: Taylor Swift’s new album, Limerick sustainability, watching sport is good for your brain
17 Apr 2024
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. &n...
'I'm afraid to go to work...' - Drug use and abuse on public transport
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's your experience with public transport? Almost 75 percent of bus and train drivers in Ireland have witnessed drug use or abuse behaviour several...
The Pod Squad: Kicking Back with the Cardiffians
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. Andrea was joined by broadcaster Ciar...
‘23% VAT on bras is extortionate…’: Problems with bra tax
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medical Experts say that bras are a basic necessity that should be exempt from VAT. But will they get the support? Andrea is joined by Sinead Sanderso...
Should frequent flyers pay more for travel?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons, environmental journalist and commentator proposed an idea that flights should steadily get more expensive the more a person flies. He jo...
‘Blown out of proportion’: USA Olympics uniform controversy
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nike revealed their Olympic Uniform for Team USA and there has been lots of commentary on the women’s uniform, and in particular how small it is.&nb...
How I Live Well: Self Defence
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a nu...
Do people know European cities better than the North of Ireland?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that people of his generation know Europe better than the North of Ireland. Needless to say, quite a few people weren’...
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Niall Breen from Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer listeners' health queries and questions...
From Primavera Sound to Hellfest: The best festivals to go to this summer
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today FM Rocks presenter Ed Smith joins Andrea today to look at some of the best music festivals to go to this summer.
‘It looked like Tanora was coming out of the taps’ Issues with water quality
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Boil water notices to brown water - why do we have so many problems with our mains water? Corkman John Ó Ríordáin talks about his water q...
Do we celebrate male friendships enough?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Scott has praised his fellow actor Paul Mescal for being a ‘wonderful friend’. The two bonded when making the film ‘All Of Us Stran...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Protein Muffins
15 Apr 2024
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...
‘It was hellish…They don’t care’ - What is your experience with the healthcare system?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have seen large increases in healthcare funding and staffing in recent years – but this has not led to an improvement in our healthcare system. A...
Ask Me Anything: Private Investigator
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different jobs.&...
Ciarán Cannon: Level of online abuse of politicians ‘deeply concerning’
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has announced that he won’t be running for reelection. He says that a climate of abuse and harassment online is now...
Aggressive parents on sidelines 'getting a little bit worse'
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has found that parents who act aggressively on the sidelines of their child’s sports games are more likely to influence their childre...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines.Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing pres...
OJ Simpson Trial: A Look Back
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OJ Simpson, the former NFL player, who is probably more famous for his part in one of the most notorious criminal trials in 20th century America died ...
The Home Squad: Hallways
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make your hallway a fitting entrance to your house? Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Arlene McIntyre from Arlene McIntrye designs ...
'The beneficiary may not have the cash to pay the tax' Should inheritance tax rules be different for single people?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Brigid Timmons got in touch, she runs the company Good Grief, and says the rules aren’t fair for single people and she wants change.
Throwback Thursday: Beatles breakup, Disneyland Paris launches and Titanic sinks
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gill...
'To say that a party was the best day of your life is a little bit sad' Is the male and female experiences of a wedding day totally different?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retired rugby star Rob Kearney may have ruffled some feathers when he said that his wedding day wasn't even in the top ten best days of his life. Do m...
'I am never going to tell them not to protect their brother' Listener's son bullied in school – when his two brothers defended him, they were accused of bullying
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Eleanor got in touch with the show. Her son was bullied in school – when his two brothers defended him, they were accused of bullying. ...
Ask The Expert: Wills
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From making a will to disputing one – we’re putting your questions to Solicitor Susan Murphy from Makemywill.ie
'In 13 years things have only gotten worse but now all of a sudden in 8 months everything is going to be sorted. This is top level case lighting' Will Simon Harris make life better for those with disabilities?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will establish a Cabinet Committee on Children and Education and Disability, Harris has said. “This is about breakin...
'There is a line - we sometimes don't know where it is' Pilfering from your hotel room
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether its little bottles of shampoo or a pair of slippers – we’re all guilty of taking things from hotels – but where do you draw the line?&nb...