Lunchtime Live
Episodes
Going Green -Week 9- Reducing Plastic Use
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the penultimate week in our Going Green sustainability series and Diane O’Connor and Natalie Pavone from the Sustainable Life School joined A...
"I arrived last week and the toilets were a disgrace!"
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Airport has come under fire this week after long queues left passengers facing long delays and in some cases missed flights. Aideen spoke to li...
"We are celebrating the drama queens who bring negativity!"
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love Island returns to our screens next week and while the show has been hugely popular in recent years, not everyone is welcoming its return. Alexand...
"It takes a toll on your system and your health."
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pictures over the weekend of queues snaking out of airport terminals were met with shock and anger, with many passengers missing their flights. Dublin...
The Body Coach Joe Wicks
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness guru Joe Wicks is known for helping to get the nation into shape, with his lockdown PE classes a saviour for many parents. But lately, after o...
Love After Lockdown
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pandemic changed our lives in many ways- and how we date is no exception. Máiréad Loughman Irish Matchmaker and Dating Specialist joined Adieen ...
"The queues were snaking through the whole airport!"
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Airport estimates that at least 1,000 people missed flights yesterday due to massive queues outside Terminal 1 and 2 yesterday. Aideen spoke to...
"At 9pm we got an email saying our whole holiday was cancelled!"
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There was chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport over the weekend, with the Dublin Airport Authority estimating over a thousand people missed their flights ...
"I felt I was being identified as a fat, lazy person."
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin airport has been in the headlines a lot lately, from security queues and shortage of staff to parking issues – Broadcaster Teena Gates had a ...
"I don't think of it as a weapon, more of a tool!"
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On yesterday's we heard from Richard, a Texan living in Ireland, who spoke about why he carries a knife to feel safer. We got a big response to the di...
Should we scrap M50 charges?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After raking in €1.2 billion in tolls over the past decade, there are calls for M50 charges to be scrapped. Aontu leader Peader Toibin is among thos...
Ask The Expert: Ophthalmologist
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From eye strains to blurred vision, John Weldon President of the Association of Optometrists Ireland answers all your questions eye related questions...
"If I was a guy it wouldn't annoy me - I'm not so it does!"
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lunchtime Live listener Grace was in touch with the show to explain why she hates when people refer to groups of women as 'guys.' She told Adrien she ...
Are concerts too expensive in Ireland?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he is coming to Ireland for his latest tour, however, with €130 the minimum entry price for a standing ticket w...
American in Ireland carrying a knife for “protection against crime”
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian hears from listeners following the horrendous school shooting in Texas. One American who has been carrying a knife for “protection against cr...
Claire Shine 'Scoring goals in the dark'
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To the outside world, it looked like Clare Shine had the world at her feet. Excelling on the football pitch – a rising star, playing international f...
Going Green -Week 8 - Green Energy
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s week 8 of our Going Green Series. This week we take a look at green energy and Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager Of High Performance Building T...
"The rental market has just gone mad!"
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A text in from a listener highlighted the high cost of student accommodation. The listener outlined how about how her son was quoted "750 euro a month...
Gardening Together
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbecues are back so many of us are looking to put a bit of shape into their garden. Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin and Plantsman Paul Smyth have tea...
"It was a 600 euro in increase!"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rent continues to be an increasingly chronic issue across the country, and is no longer restricted to the typical urban areas. Anna, Mary and Ola are ...
Can you cure snoring?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Snoring is an issue that affects many people around the country and those that might have to sleep next to them. Sleep expert Deirdre McSwiney joined ...
"I found my mothers family and it was amazing!"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Buckley was in touch with the show to share her story of her mother who, was a foundling baby abandoned in the UK at just a few days old in 1939...
"Enforcement is impossible!"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stark figures today about the lack of dog fouling fines being issued by County Councils around the country – with some councils issuing no fines at ...
The Big Debate - Are curse words bad?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Carroll, Actor, author & playwright in Dublin, Tina Koumarianos, Etiquette expert and Aideen Crowley Dynan, Speech Teacher all joined Andr...
Are young people too lazy?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was joined on the show today by a number of listeners including Fred who is a self-employed contractor who says "young people are bone lazy". I...
What is the most ridiculous lie you have ever told?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most ridiculous lie you’ve ever told or ever heard? Author Seamus O’Reilly joined Andrea on the show after he tweeted about this the o...
How male authors write female characters
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sheila O’Flanagan recently tweeted about how male Authors describe women in books – so how do women feel about men writing about them? Shei...
Ask The Expert: Health Insurance
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every week, we give you the chance to get access to an expert- this week, we put your health insurance questions to Dermot Goode from Totalhealthcover...
Is wanting to be thin old fashioned?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Beckham has told Grazia magazine wanting to be thin is an 'old-fashioned attitude,' after spending much of her youth maintaining a famously s...
Marguerite Penrose
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite Penrose was born in St. Patrick’s Mother and Baby home on the Navan Road in Dublin in 1974. During the Pandemic, Marguerite wrote a piec...
"The way people are following is disturbing!"
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Between the Wagatha Christie Trial and the Heard/Depp trial – it’s been hard to dodge hearing the details of these court cases. They have been co...
"I opened the boot and realized my bag was not there."
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Murphy is a wedding photographer. The other night his camera was stolen from the back of his car – including SD cards of a recent wedding. He ...
"Work your ass off, be a loving mum and it all works out fine!"
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to parenting author Lara Bazelon research shows working mothers are just as capable as stay at home parents and, their kids do just as well ...
Getting your zest back for life!
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic had different effects on us all- but for many people- it’s been hard to get back that zest for life that you once had. Professor Elain...
Does birth order shape your personality?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard some of the sterotypes surround birth order and personality. Stereotypes like ‘typical oldest child’, ‘middle-child syndro...
Should the Dáil bar be scrapped?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Renewed calls have been made for the Dail bar to close its doors, as the Leinster House premises is not licensed to serve alcohol. People Before Profi...
Eoghan Corry answers listener airport issues
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reports of huge queues in Dublin Airport were again circulating at the weekend. On yesterdays show Andrea spoke about her own experience of getting ...
Going Green -Week 7- Tech
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s week 7 of our Going Green Series. This week we take a look at the role technology plays in sustainability and, how we can reduce the impact ou...
"Football culture is not welcoming!"
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A landmark week for football as Jake Daniels has become the UK's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay. The Blackpool player i...
Are listed buildings inaccessible?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Ward is a wheelchair user he recently tweeted that he tried to book a meal in a restaurant in Dublin and was told there was "no wheelchair a...
Is it time to increase state maternity pay?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With cost of living at an all time high, Andrea spoke to Kamila who was in touch with the show about how low maternity pay is forcing new mothers back...
"From the moment I found the lump I had a bad feeling."
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Barrett from Tralee was only 21 years old when she found a lump in her breast. She is now cancer free and is an ambassador for the 100K in 30 D...
How often should you wash your hair?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TV Presenter James Corden has revealed that he only washes his hair once every two months. His revelation has been met with horror, with many express...
"The integration of young people is vital!"
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Soaring insurance rates, plus potential issues around sponsorship and volunteers may see a lot of the traditional agricultural shows around Ireland c...
Are we facing a taxi shortage?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After returning from a weekend away, Andrea was surprised to see such a large number of people queueing for a taxi outside Dublin airport. She spoke...
J1 students experiencing lengthy delays over J1 applications
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
College students scheduled to fly to America on their J1 work visas have run into similar roadblocks, as lengthy delays around their applications cont...
Hear from listeners about their passport issues
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Passport renewals can be a tricky business, but one of our listeners had a particularly tough experience with her recent application. Kathy in Donegal...
Unusual Engagements - Getting engaged at Sing Along Social at Electric Picnic
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clare was joined on the show by Sean Carroll who proposed to his husband Mark at Sing Along Social at Electric Picnic and by Helena who married her h...
Calling someone bald at work is sexual harassment, a tribunal in the UK rules
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Calling someone bald at work is sexual harassment, an employment tribunal in the UK has ruled this week “It comes after electrician Tony Finn too...
Female students in technical subjects
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty says that a culture of toxic masculinity is stopping female students from taking up more technical subjects in school...
Ask The Expert: Dentist
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From bad breath to cracked crowns – in our expert slot today- Dentist Paul O’Dwyer joined Clare to answer all your teeth-related queries. Listen a...
What was your favourite Eurovision song? Henry at Eurovision
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Henry McKean joined Clare McKenna at Piazza Castello Turin as the countodown to Eurovision continues. Henry met Eurovision superfans Tricia Ryan, Laur...
Do we treat trades with snobbery?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An upcoming report from SOLAS has determined that more than 50,000 construction workers are urgently needed to fill a ‘black hole’ in the housing ...
"Over the years this has been escalating."
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Goats are causing havoc in Kerry. Fiana Fail Councillor John Francis Flynn spoke to Clare about the groups of goats across the county gathering near r...
"Some things should be kept private!"
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in February an advert for Adidas caused a bit of a stir – it featured dozens of sets of bare breasts to promote the diversity of their new ran...
National Limerick Day!
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is National Limerick Day! Clare was joined by Dr. Matthew Potter - Curator of Limerick Museum & Author of The Curious Story of the Limerick,...
"The day it started I announced my closure."
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Damien Duggan is the owner of the popular Duggan Jewellers in Fairview but he is now closing down after over 40 years in business. He joined Andrea to...
Finding a message in a bottle
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recent stroll along the beach in Wexford lead to an unusual discovery for Brian Golden. Brian stumbled across a message in a bottle and he joined An...
"Football is not an inclusive place."
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two of Ireland’s top football teams are taking part in events in support of the LGBTQ + community. Bohemians will be the first professional team pa...
Is it time to scrap the daily Dáil prayer?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett and Independent TD Mattie McGrath joined Andrea to discuss a tweet put up by Aodhan O’Riordan that outl...
Are Irish prices putting off tourists?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On yesterdays show Sinead Ryan joined Andrea for the Consumer Corner where she discussed the high cost of car rentals in Ireland. Jacqueline got in ...
Going Green - Week 6 -Transport
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s week 6 of our Going Green Series, where we want to help you live a bit more sustainable. This week we take a look at how we can make our commut...
Do horses rule the roads in Killarney?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Horses in Killarney could be asked to wear special shoes as councilors look for a solution to the damage hooves are doing to local roads. Cllr Niall K...
"My focus was on my patient, not on my car!"
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Gibbons, a pediatrician working in Temple Street hospital, was called in last night to attend to a critically ill child. Due to limited parking ...
Have vegans left vegetarians feeling forgotten?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vegetarians are being ‘left behind’ by restaurants who are dropping meat free options like omlettes and quiche for vegan options that exclude che...
Is Ireland a good country for breastfeeding?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from a conversation earlier today on Newstalk Breakfast, Andrea spoke to women who were in touch with the show about their experiences of...
Consumer Corner: Car Rentals
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With summer holiday season upon us Sinead Ryan Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk joined Andrea to discuss the pros and pitfalls of car rental...
"It was nearly like the exorcist kind of stuff!"
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are an estimated 50,000 coeliac sufferers in Ireland- with many many more, undiagnosed. Former World Boxing Champion Bernard Dunne knows all too...
Ask Me Anything: Air Traffic Controller
08 Mar 0024
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...