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Would you watch ‘Saipan’?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen the film ‘Saipan’?Apparently, two thirds of Irish people have said they won’t watch it…Would your loyalty to Roy Keane keep you ...
Covering your kid’s faces with emojis: more harm than good?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months, we’ve been warned about the risks of posting our children on social media.Many parents now cover their faces with emojis, believin...
Is Nollaig na mBan feminist or capitalist?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Nollaig na mBan, a day traditionally dedicated to recognizing the women who carried the workload over Christmas. As many head out to celebrat...
How I Live Well: Hormone Health
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's How I live well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life...This week, Andrea is joined by Endocrinologist Dr Mary ...
Why is ice skating so expensive in Dublin?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Christian got in touch with the show over something a lot of people might be doing this year: ice skating. One rink in Belfast would cost 8 p...
Ask The GP: Dr. Nina Byrnes
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic to tackle your medical queries.
Being lazy this January. Should you lean into it?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In January, we get bombarded with New Years resolution, fitness trends and new year, new me chat. But Elaine Power, host of What’s Trending in F1?’...
Would allowing more people to work from home help ease traffic congestion?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With many people dusting off the Christmas cobwebs and returning to work this week, for some the commute won’t stretch much further than the kitchen...
Dogs outnumber children in some communities as more and more choose them over raising kids.
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, pets are increasingly being treated as a priority within the family. More people are choosing not to have children, instead deciding t...
The Pod Squad: Icons
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to. This Weeks its Icons by Goal. Newstalk’s Tom D...
Should Coffee Cups be Banned?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
According to Irish Businesses Against Litter Coffee cups are the most commonly found litter. Their survey found that coffee cups were found in one fif...
Ask Me Anything: Sports Commentator
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Sports Broadcaster and Journalist Cathal Mullaney joined Andrea to answer any of your questions
How to have a sustainable wedding in 2026
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Getting married this year and hoping to be a bit more sustainable? Bronwyn from Ballintubbert House in Laois joined Andrea to offer advice as w...
The man who saved children from Finglas arson fire attack
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a fire broke out in a home in Finglas on Wednesday. One man jumped into action to save the young children trapped in the burning home. Joi...
Budget tips for 2026 !
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following Christmas and the New Year celebrations, your personal finances might have taken a bit of a hit.So If you’re hoping to be better wit...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
What explains the dire state of our footpaths?
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Footpaths across Ireland are posing a serious risk to public safety and placing a growing strain on the national economy. Many people can attest to ju...
Kennys Bookshop on being family-owned for 85 years
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we frantically get our last bits of Christmas shopping done, how much of that will be done in a family-owned business? Unfortunately, not many of t...
Ask the Expert: Last Minute Travel
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry to talk about last minute travel around this time of year, and th...
12 Christmas hacks to make the festive period less stressful!
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a busy enough time for many, so why add extra stress?Denise O’Donoghue from the Irish Examiner joins Andrea with hacks to make your lif...
Should late night trains run all year?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trains across the country operate later than usual during the Christmas period, with the service being in big demand. Transport Minister Darragh O’B...
The history behind Christmas dinner
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we eat turkey and ham at Christmas, and what is behind some of the other common goodies we have?Food Writer Dee Laffan and TV Chef & Lectur...
How to survive your family around Christmas!
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you dodge the family feuds at Christmas? Sometimes, when you’re all bunched up for that amount of time, it can feel inevitable…There’s no...
Emotional reunions at Dublin Airport - Henry McKean Reports
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 2 million people are travelling through Dublin Airport over Christmas.Henry McKean is live from Dublin Airport in Terminal 2, and joins Andrea ...
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.
What are some weird New Years traditions in Ireland?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From banging pots and pans at midnight to sweeping the old year out the door - what are some of the weird and wonderful New Years traditions here in I...
Sarah Ryan shares domestic abuse experience
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ryan’s former partner Nathan Grant McNulty has been jailed for eight years for the rape and coercive control of Sarah.Sarah wanted to share he...
What were the top culture moments of 2025?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 was another great year for entertainment. We have had celebrities going to space, TikTok trends going to new levels, and one of the world's most ...
The Pod Squad: The Rest is Science
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Newstalk’s Ellen Butler and Rory Galvin join An...
Do you go to Christmas mass?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas fast approaching, people will soon be making their way home to spend time with family and friends. What was once a staple of the festiv...
Ask Me Anything: Detective Garda
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, former Detective Garda and host of the ‘Lines of Enquiry’ podcast John Sweetman joins Andrea to answer any of y...
Why is surfing in Sligo so good?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surfers from around the world gathered in Sigo for some of the best surfing conditions seen in years.So what makes the Irish seas so special?Andrea is...
What can be done about parenting WhatsApp groups?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WhatsApp groups have become a common part of family and school life, offering parents a quick and convenient way to stay informed and connected.Howeve...
Would maternity care be better if men gave birth?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If men gave birth, maternity hospitals would be palaces and we’d get three years off. And there’d be an awful lot greater attention on maternal...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
Should eating peanuts in public be banned?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should peanuts be banned from enclosed spaces? A listener got in touch with his experience at a gig last night.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Journ...
The Home Squad: Presents for a home lover!
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas only a week away, you may have not gotten every present just yet. So, what are the best gifts for a home lover?Well, the Home Squad are...
Highlighting Pieta’s counselling services
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time of huge joy, but it can also be tough for some people, especially for those who have lost someone.If you find yourself in that sit...
Is it acceptable to park in parent and baby spaces without a child?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many car parks across the country have allocated parent and baby spaces for parents with young children. These spaces are bigger than the average car ...
Listener whose car was stolen left waiting by insurance company
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with companies about complaints can be incredibly frustrating at the best of times.But what about when it’s putting you massively out of poc...
The Making of Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? ...
Should we have anti-misogyny classes for boys?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Labour Party is to roll out a scheme introducing anti-misogyny classes for boys aged 11.The programme is aimed at young boys who display “wor...
Why does this football club have no facilities for girls?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Girls playing for Kilmore Celtic Football Club are having to knock on houses and ask to use the toilet because there are no facilities for them at the...
Reasons to be Happy: Love Actually, Airports, Christmas Train Song
17 Dec 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.98FM’s...
Does watching sport ruin weddings?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bride in Monaghan missed out on having her two brothers at her wedding due to the county final. For a part of the wedding, the bride and groom were ...
Making Babies: Free Birthing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...
Do you wear matching pyjamas on Christmas?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you fall on matching pyjamas on Christmas Day? Is it something the whole family should get in on, or is it cringeworthy beyond imagination?Jo...
Spunout volunteer on how their chat service works
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from yesterday’s piece with Aoife about the responses her friend received from a Spunout Chat service, Andrea is joined by a woman who ...
Ask the Expert: Christmas Dinner
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Chef Conor Spacey to talk about all things Christmas dinner, and how you can navigate it!
Why Gen Z are getting into retro tech
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A youth movement against tech giants is on the rise in Europe, calling for a focus on digital justice.So, why is this happening, and why are the first...
Is Spunout’s chat service AI?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Spunout’s chat service powered by AI?After a very strange interaction, listener Aoife joins Andrea to discuss what happened to her friend…Helpl...
Newstalk’s 25 of 25: Musicians
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last twenty-five years, Ireland has changed. Our voices got louder. Our culture reached further, and some extraordinary people helped shape i...
How I Live Well: Health over Christmas
16 Dec 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 N...
Is it acceptable to use the Ambulance Service as a taxi?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ambulance services nationwide are increasingly strained by calls that are not genuine medical emergencies. Some individuals misuse ambulances as a fre...
Ask the GP with Dr Nina Byrnes
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…
Reactions to and experiences of the Bondi Beach shooting
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is still coming to terms with the shock of the shooting in Bondi Beach yesterday.A father and son killed 15 people after opening fire on a H...
Buying Irish this Christmas: Food
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is only ten days away! Lunchtime Live is going to be highlighting some great Irish businesses that you can support this festive season.One o...
The Pod Squad: Lines of Enquiry
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and Newstalk’...
Ask Me Anything: Escort Activist
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, writer, performer and escort activist Kate McGrew joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!
Daniel O’Donnell on closing his fan club
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a sad day for Daniel O’Donnell fans as he’s announced the end of his long running fan club.Daniel joins Andrea to discuss why…
Is darts a real sport?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long-awaited World Darts Championship kicked off last night in the infamous Alexandra Palace, with Luke Littler beginning the defense of his title...
Do you let your dog lick your face?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you let your dog lick your face? For some, it’s a simple way to bond with your pet, for others, it’s completely disgusting, and out of the ques...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
Should roadside memorials be banned?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under recommendations from the Department of Transport, roadside memorials to crash victims will be banned.Pre-existing memorials will not be automati...
The Home Squad: Hosting guests for Christmas
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Around Christmastime, the odds are you will be hosting friends and family for a few days. So, how do you squeeze more people in without making a mess ...
Do we get enough grief leave?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday on the show we spoke about the UK’s efforts to extend bereavement leave after the loss of a family member…It spoke to a lot of people, a...
Michelin Awards coming to Dublin - should we care?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics of food is coming to Ireland next February when the Michelin Awards hit our shores - but is enough fuss being made out of it?Joining Andr...
Are we reluctant to use babysitters today?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are babysitters becoming a thing of the past? Are parents too precious, or are they too costly?Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist Niamh O’Reill...
The Making of The Cranberries’ ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?’
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? ...
Man scammed out of €10,000 out of Revolut account not entitled to reimbursement
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In September, Irish businessman Paul Anthony Walsh was shocked to find that thousands had been stolen from his Revolut account.He has now been told by...
Should veggie burgers be allowed to be called burgers?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ be reserved for real meat?EU Countries and lawmakers are meeting today to decide whether plant based ...
Reasons to be Happy: Tinnitus Treatment, Cheesecake, Dancing with the Stars
10 Dec 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.98FM’s...
Should more people be entitled to grief leave?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Labour Party’s Workers’ Rights Bill may allow for grief leave after the death of a distant family relative.This begs the question, is Irela...
Making Babies: Perinatal Mental Health
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...
Department of Housing video deleted over public backlash
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Housing has now deleted the controversial video giving tips for young people on how to move back in with their parents during the on...
Ask the Expert: Sleep
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Motty Varghese, Sleep Physiologist and Behavioural Sleep Therapist at the Sleep Therapy Clinic i...
Paramount launch bid for Warner Bros - what does it mean for you?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paramount Pictures has launched a rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery.They are attempting a hostile takeover after the company had already agreed to a...
The pressure on parents to buy presents for teachers
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The giving season is fast approaching and, on top of your families and friends, you may be purchasing a present for the teachers in your life too.Has ...
Should shops be open on Stephen’s Day?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many retail staff around the country, Stephen’s Day is just another workday.Is this necessary or excessive? Can the post-Christmas sales wait?An...
How I Live Well: Push-ups
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's How I live well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life...This week Andrea is joined by John Belton, Head Coach a...
Storm Bram - what you need to know
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Bram is sweeping across the country today with warnings being upgraded. The public have been advised to be “very careful”.Joining Andrea to ...
Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined guest host Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries.
How to say ‘no’ around Christmas
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The build up to Christmas is well and truly on, and the invites to get togethers are probably flooding in!So, how do we make it to the 25th without fe...
Do we need to do away with paparazzi?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Derry Girls’ and ‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan has spoken out against the “immense violation” of her privacy after seeing photos of h...
Buying Irish this Christmas: Experiences
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re officially in the run up to Christmas!For the next few weeks, Lunchtime Live is going to be highlighting some great Irish businesses that you ...
The Pod Squad: Deep Water
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Tom Douglas from the Newstalk Newsroom and Native...
Should women get smaller portion sizes in restaurants?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should restaurants serve smaller portion sizes to women because they need less calories?According to the head of the UK Government’s obesity program...
Ask Me Anything: Magician & Mind Reader
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Magician and Mind Reader Jamie Skelton joins Andrea to answer any of your magic questions!
What are the alternatives to botox?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This festive season, one of Ireland’s leading skin experts Eavanna Breen says needles aren’t necessary to achieve the perfect glow…She joins And...
Is the GAA another victim of a Dublin-centric Ireland?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The President of the GAA has warned that we could start to lose communities if something is not done to stop people leaving rural communities.As young...
Over 30 artists face eviction as The Complex announces closure
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin’s arts scene has been dealt another blow, as The Complex in Smithfield announces its closure this January.More than 30 artists face eviction ...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
What is the impact of the taxi protests?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taxi Drivers Ireland are escalating their action next week with a planned 6-day protest from Monday to Saturday.The protests will majorly disrupt Dubl...
The Home Squad: Ceilings & Mouldings
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re renovating or building a home, there are certain things that make a big impact which you might not realise…The Home Squad are here to ...
Do you use your Christmas vouchers?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gift vouchers are often given as a present when we can’t think of what to get someone. Last Christmas, over 60% of people received one.However, over...
Impact on parents of adult kids living at home
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CSO’s Longitudinal Growing Up in Ireland survey has revealed that two in three 18 to 34-year-olds still live in their family home, often not by ...
How do you donate your body to science?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organ donation and transplantation save lives. It’s nearly six months since the Human Tissue Act came into effect on June 17, stating that if you ar...
Reasons to be Happy: Home Alone, Spotify Wrapped, Traitors
04 Dec 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.98FM’s...
Making Babies: What's Available on the Public System?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospita...
The Making of Rory Gallagher’s Live Performances
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? ...