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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...