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Episodes
'At your service' with Francis Brennan
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a difficult few years for the hospitality industry things are slowly returning back to normal. As part of TV show ‘At your service’ Hotelier...
Should we tax the childless?
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Morland, Demographer at St Antony’s College, Oxford, and the author of Tomorrow’s People: The Future of Humanity in Ten Numbers, has said tax...
Summer Memories – Neil Delamere
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 1st of July- the kids are all finished school – summer holidays start in earnest! Today, we’re kicking off our Summer Memories series, where w...
Where is the Summer weather?
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss what lies in store for the weekend.
Aer Lingus flight cancelations
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flight cancellations are continuing to affect customers across the country with more Aer Lingus flights out of Dublin Airport to European destinations...
Filmmaker Caoilinn Handley on her autism journey
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the first in a number of Joint Oireachtas Committees on Autism underway, this week calls around representation for neurodivergent people in Irela...
Are the standards of spoken English on the wane?
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does our understanding around grammar, syntax, or phrasing in general leave a lot to be desired? Sarah in Thurles got in touch with the show to bemo...
Have you been charged for water?
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, have you ever been charged for water while out and about? Are venues allowed not to serve you tap water? Would it put you off a venue if t...
Ask The Expert: Interior Design
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk has teamed up with Ronseal for Fix it Fortnight ,two weeks of top DIY tips from the best experts in the field. It’s the perfect time to...
"It's a constant battle for someone who has a disability."
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Rail announced that 41 new trains were in transit and heading for Ireland but disability activists say that they’ve been forgotten about as th...
Have we lost our life skills?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has made our lives so much more convenient but in the process of simplifying everyday tasks, Hilda Roche, National President of the ICA ,an...
The aftermath of divorce
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ewan McGregor has made a rare public comment about the breakdown of his first marriage and the impact the split has had on all of the relationships i...
Should vaping be banned?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping has traditionally been seen as a “safer” alternative to smoking and is increasingly popular with teenagers. Andrea spoke to Dr Brendan O’...
The Science of nostalgia
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Maher from University of Limerick has studied the science behind nostalgia, and he joined Andrea to explain why we love things that make us remin...
Remote working and renting
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tenants who need to work from home are being refused by some landlords advertising rental properties. Andrea spoke to Amy Molly, Public Affairs Corres...
"It's about the money getting to the right people."
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new designed to prevent employers from using tips or gratuities to make up wages, is being brought in front of the Seanad this afternoon. Andrea wa...
"A math's textbook alone was thirty euro!"
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evie Nevin from Cork has a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder which can cause dislocations. She’s on disa...
Street Clutter
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss if our streets become too cluttered with street signs. Between signs giving directions, poles, bollards on ...
'I Am Someone' by Aisling Creegan
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling Creegan’s start to life was dominated by alcohol and abuse as the daughter of alcoholic parents. She says that her mission as a child was t...
Is Marlay Park suitable for large scale concerts?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer played Marlay Park in South Dublin yesterday, for their Hella Mega Tour but it seems like music fans got a little m...
International Body Piercing Day
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is International Body Piercing Day, Andrea was joined by one of the country’s top piercers Carla Horrana,from Carla Horrana Piercing and Jewel...
Shane Filan
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a long few years for Westlife fans but the end is in sight and next week they are returning to stage for their The Wild Dreams Tour. Shane...
"I am seven year closer to the grave."
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Fridays show, listener Paddy was in touch to discuss how he was taken off a waiting list because he didn’t reply to a letter that he says he didn...
Flight Cancellations
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aer Lingus has issued an apology to the customers affected after a number of flights were cancelled this weekend. Andrea was joined by listeners affec...
"It was the attitude of the people, as if they were entitled to do it!"
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Smith was in touch with the show off the back of the Eagles’ concert at the Aviva Stadium, which he attended with his partner. He explained to...
"Players need to show restraint and respect!"
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There was unsavory scenes in Croke Park yesterday in the clash between Armagh and Galway, with a brawl as the players entered the tunnel at the end of...
#TheBigDebate - Is the idea of marriage outdated?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, we search for the definitive answer to some of the most burning questions in The Big Debate. Today on our Big Debate, we want to finall...
Is there a stigma around breastfeeding?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Afif El Khuffash joined Andrea on the show who posted a painting of a breastfeeding mother and her baby on Instagram recently that was promptly fl...
Taken off the waiting list after 4.5 years
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Paddy joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to talk about how he was taken off a waiting list because he didn’t reply to a letter- which he sa...
Travel woes continue
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss their travel woes which included everything from car rental costs to hotel prices to missing l...
Ask The Expert: Wood Maintenance
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk has teamed up with Ronseal for Fix it Fortnight, two weeks of top DIY tips from the best experts in the field. This week on the Ask The Exper...
"The rubbish had been there since Sunday!"
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Davey was in touch with Lunchtime Live to discuss the state of the city streets. He told Andrea that he has been shocked by the waste in the ...
National Burger Day!
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long gone are the days of just a plain, simple burger, between fancy toppings, brioche buns and being stacked up high,it’s nearly a two man job to e...
#Leaveourleave
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Leave our Leave’ our campaign launched outside Leinster House today, with the goal of changing legislation to allow women to defer maternity ...
"Everyone is out here to say enough to decades of underfunding."
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Childcare providers, parents are protesting outside the Dail today over funding issues. Andrea was joined by providers and parent's who are out protes...
"People who want the booster are being precluded from it!"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary, was in touch with the show to discuss the ongoing issues she has faced trying to get a vaccine booster. She told Andrea although she has been ab...
"Everyone has made sacrifices, we need to help pull up the weakest."
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Public servants including medical consultants, CEOs of State bodies, certain members of the judiciary and senior civil servants are to have their pay ...
Rewilding in Kerry
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Councillors are at odds over the county's Rewilding Programme, designed to boost biodiversity in towns and villages by reducing the need to cut ...
"She got up to look out the window and saw the car was gone.."
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Car thefts are rife at the minute, they’re at the highest levels in 7 years. Urufa Abedin, spoke to Andrea and Joey Donnelly from Crofton Motors, ab...
"The resources are inadequately spread around!"
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A campaign is underway to fund West Cork’s first special needs school. Ray O’Mahony is among those involved in fronting the initiative alongside w...
Do we drink enough water?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With temperatures for 2022 potentially set to peak this week, Dr Catherine Norton, Performance nutritionist and registered dietitian at the University...
Maternity Employment Rights
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An email came in from a Lunchtime Live listener, who feels punished in work for being pregnant. Richard Grogan is an employment solicitor and he joine...
"I know people who are living on friends couches..in hostels.."
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its that time of year again where students begin the hunt for accommodation. Andrea was joined by students who were in touch with the show from variou...
Going on a J1 at 66
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Kerry grandmother, Fiona Griffin, is fulfilling her dreams after heading off on a J1 to America at the age of 66. She spoke to Andrea from America a...
Is it time to ban phone calls?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Office workers want to ban telephone calls in the workplace because they find them ‘confrontational’ and ‘aggressive’. That is according to a ...
"More shocking then price is the dirt and drugs in the city!"
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Famous travel bible The Lonely Plane, has featured a list of problems with the city of Dublin in their latest guidebook. It warns potential visitors ...
Baz and Nancy’s Last Orders
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Death is never an easy topic to discuss with your loved ones. Baz Ashmawy and his mum Nancy, of 50 ways to kill your mammy fame, have set out to open ...
#TheBigDebate - Should chuggers be banned?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, we search for the definitive answer to some of the most burning questions in The Big Debate. Today on our Big Debate, we want to finall...
Is it time for the Catholic Church to change?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing Catholics here would like to see priests allowed to marry, women ordained, and more respect for the LGBTQI plus community. They also want t...
Should you stay friends with your ex?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They may have ended their engagement 25 years ago, but Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt say they still love each other … at least as friends! But how c...
Take back the lunchbreak day
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Take Back The Lunch Break Day, an initiative first pioneered in 2018 to tackle the 24/7 culture of the modern workplace. Of course, the rise ...
Should drinking age be lowered?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should the drinking age in Ireland be lowered to 16 to try combat teenagers drinking in local parks? Speaking on the Breakfast show today- Cork Cllr ...
Ask The Expert: Motoring
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every week, we give you the chance to get access to an expert- this week, we put your motoring questions to Motoring Journalist Geraldine Herbert.
"She is always in pain, she has no quality of life."
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s health service is a topic we covered in depth on Tuesday’s programme, with junior doctors and nursing staff among those affected by stre...
Holistic remedies for summer ailments
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiann O'Nuallain The Holistic Gardener joined Andrea to discuss some holistic remedies to protect yourself against summer ailments.
"You can spot a rogue review!"
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Customer based reviews on sites like Trip Advisor , have been criticized by some for being potentially harmful to local businesses. Andrea was joined ...
How to get a book published
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have a book in them but don't know how to go about getting it published. Author Frances Flannery from Leopold Bloom Press joined Andrea to...
"All love is tough no matter what the relationship."
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we spoke about the increase in numbers of young people looking for help dealing with cocaine addiction. Andrea spoke to Sally who told her ...
Lost Luggage
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Previously on the show Andrea spoke to listeners who were having problems retrieving lost luggage after travelling through Dublin Airport. On todays L...
Goalsetting
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jurassic Park actor Jeff Goldblum recently spoke about how goal setting and positive reinforcement transformed his life and helped him achieve Hollywo...
"The gravitas that he carries is what scares them!"
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President’s Michael D Higgins comments on Ireland’s housing crisis continue to make waves across the social and political spectrum. The President ...
"You behave how you dress!"
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Weckler, Tech editor with the Irish & Sunday Independent, joined Andrea to explain how he was surprised to see A tech conference’s opening ni...
Should couples sleep separately?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An expert has advised couples to forego sleeping in the same bed if they want to get a proper night’s sleep, and warned of the damaging effect that ...
"It's every players dream to play in Croke Park!"
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All-Ireland Football Quarter-Finals are due to be played in Croke Park the weekend after next. This will involve long journeys from counties like ...
"You are completely burnt out.. you are exhausted!"
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish health service has come under fire with record numbers of junior doctors opting to leave the country in search of better working conditions....
"Women have been the backbone of Irish farms for generations!"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new farming survey has found that 87pc of farm owners in Ireland are male. This has indicated an unbalanced approach to inheritance within the agric...
"Words have an impact...we have to be aware of it!"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The American singer Lizzo has come in for sharp criticism for using an ableist slur. In her new song ‘Grrls’ (pron: girls) she uses the "s" word. ...
"There is one thing about Robbie Williams - he puts on a great show!"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
25 years since he first launched into superstardom as a solo artist, Robbie Williams has this morning announced a tour to mark the occasion. Andrea wa...
"It has just got crazy, no one can get home from town!"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A shortage of taxis is causing havoc for those trying to get home from town after dark. Andrea was joined by listeners, night time economy workers and...
#TheBigDebate - Are staycations better than foreign holidays?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every Friday, we search for the definitive answer to some of the most burning questions in The Big Debate. Today, you gave us an answer to the questi...
"I could have saved myself 20 years of pain"
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All this week on Lunchtime Live we have been talking about how treatment for cocaine use among young people in Ireland has increased by 171% between 2...
When bad accents happen to good people
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who are tuning in every week to the latest of Sally Rooney’s novels to be adapted to the small screen will notice one of the lead actor...
Openly gay teachers in schools with a Catholic ethos
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Pride Month celebrations already well underway here in June, the strides made around inclusivity in this country are to the forefront. However, t...
Over 2 million contactless payments per day - is cash dead?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Banking & Payments Federation Ireland's Payments Monitor for the first quarter of 2022 showed that cheque payments were at an all-time low earlier...
Ask The Expert: The modern workplace
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With dynamics around remote and hybrid working seemingly set to shift forever in the coming months, Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of The HR Suite ...
Sportswashing
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Golf Series gets under way today, Irish Golfer Graeme McDowell has conceded that it is "polarising" b...
"It was reminding everybody that women are sexual beings too!"
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Madonna has finally chosen the actress who will play her in the upcoming biopic about her life. Julia Garner has been handpicked to play the “Like a...
"She was bleeding from head to toe.."
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Ireland over 40,000 people have a severe nut allergy but the medical care to treat this condition is seriously under resourced. Lisa Nolan whose 12...
"He was at rock bottom...he knew he had to get help."
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday on the show we were talking about how treatment for cocaine use among young people in Ireland has increased by 171% between 2011 and 2019 Th...
Leaving Cert tips for parents
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leaving Cert time is upon us as exam season gets under way this week. Students are already in the midst of things, but it can also be a stressful ...
Financial Planning A Funeral
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey shows that 1 in 3 people don’t know how much a funeral costs. With the average amount in and around €6000, John Lowe, the money Docto...
"Addiction does not take bank holidays, it does not just go away!"
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Treatment for cocaine use among young people in Ireland has increased by 171% between 2011 and 2019. A new report from the health research board has f...
"I'm getting married in three days and we have no venue!"
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lunchtime Live listener, Andy, emailed into the show about his struggle to find a venue for his upcoming wedding. Andy was due to get married on Satur...
"I would be embarrassed for anyone to use those toilets!"
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Betty was in touch with the show to discuss her experience of the toilets at the Van Gough exhibition at the RDS. She told Andrea she went in...
Going Green -Week 8 - Green Energy - Gardening
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s week 10 and the final week of our Going Green Series, where we want to help you live a bit more sustainable. This week Paul Smyth, Gardener and...
"It completely dried out my body, my nose would bleed, my ears..."
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Galway Woman Shirley McEntee joined Andrea to warn people about the dangers of using sunbeds and her own experience of skin cancer.
"We give tax credits to farmers - why not women?"
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey by Newstalk launched on The Pat Kenny show this morning has found the average monthly creche cost in Dublin has gone up by over 20% since...
The Truth About Love
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new book ‘The Truth about Love’ sets out to reframe how we look at love and the different types of love we have in life. Author and Meditation ...
"I'm at the point where I'm thinking maybe I have to give up my job!"
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey by Newstalk launched on The Pat Kenny show this morning has found the average monthly creche cost in Dublin has gone up by over 20% since...
Ask the expert - The skin nerd
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From dry skin to the best sun creams, Jennifer Rock, Owner of The Skin Nerd skin answered listeners' questions in today’s ask the expert.
"I will never have another relationship" - Depp v Heard trial shines a light on how people in similar situations are treated
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Depp says he has his "life back" after winning his high-profile defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. The actor's been awarded just over...
Should seaweed be part of the everyday diet?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An article in today’s Irish Independent called for seaweed to be rebranded as a vegetable and incorporated into our everyday meals. But just what ar...
Are the Irish Apathetic?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Irish apathetic – is our ‘at it’s grand’ attitude to our detriment? Harry McCann, Director of Move Fast Media, and Philip Nolan of th...
Lack of special needs services
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to Marie on the show yesterday about the lack of support and help for her 14-year-old intellectually disabled son. Lots of you got in touch w...
"Some days I'm risking life and limb"
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea spoke to Marie who was in touch with the show about the lack of services for those living with intellectual disabilities. Marie has a fourteen ...
"If you have a timetable, stick to the timetable!"
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With such a push to get people away from cars and onto buses, Andrea speaks to listeners about the issues with bus services and if it puts people off ...
World Milk Day!
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is World Milk Day! It’s always been a staple of the Irish diet and Andrea was joined by Dietician Sarah Keogh and Shannon Porter who runs the ...
"Its a major part of rural communities!"
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The possible closure of a National school in the Black Valley area in Kerry has been met with dismay from the local community. Independent Councilor D...
Truth About Tourette's
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co.Laois man James MacInerney shot to fame in the Netflix/BBC show Glow up, in it he spoke openly about living with Tourettes. He also features in a b...
Is it time to change our approach to autism in schools?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a renewed conversation last week around education centers for children with special needs, Anne in Galway got in touch to chat about the situati...