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Ciarán Cannon: Level of online abuse of politicians ‘deeply concerning’
April 12, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBFine 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 “one of the main reasons” why some TDs are leaving politics. Ciaran joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...
Aggressive parents on sidelines 'getting a little bit worse'
April 12, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA recent study has found that parents who act aggressively on the sidelines of their child’s sports games are more likely to influence their children to take part in antisocial behaviour towards both their teammates and opponents. Andrea was joined by parents to discuss...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
April 12, 2024 11:46 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBEvery day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines. Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing presenter Shane Beatty has rounded up some of the best stories that you might have missed...
OJ Simpson Trial: A Look Back
April 12, 2024 11:45 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOJ 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 yesterday. The murder trial captivated the world – with people tuning in daily to watch it. But why did it grab everyone’s attention so much? Andrea Gilligan was joined by Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in University of Galway, Comedian Jim Elliot and many others to discuss...
Throwback Thursday: Beatles breakup, Disneyland Paris launches and Titanic sinks
April 11, 2024 13:35 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBIt'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 on Lunchtime Live...
'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?
April 11, 2024 13:35 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBRetired 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 men and women have different attitudes, experiences and expectations of their big day?
The Home Squad: Hallways
April 11, 2024 13:35 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHow do you make your hallway a fitting entrance to your house? Hardware Expert Alan Grant and Arlene McIntyre from Arlene McIntrye designs join Andrea with their tips and tricks.
'The beneficiary may not have the cash to pay the tax' Should inheritance tax rules be different for single people?
April 11, 2024 13:35 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBListener 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.
'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
April 11, 2024 13:35 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBListener 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
April 10, 2024 13:35 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBFrom 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?
April 10, 2024 13:10 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBThe Government will establish a Cabinet Committee on Children and Education and Disability, Harris has said. “This is about breaking down silos across Government and making change happen more quickly,” he said. “We are determined to bring new coherence and faster progress on solving the issues that matter most to people with disabilities.”
'There is a line - we sometimes don't know where it is' Pilfering from your hotel room
April 10, 2024 13:05 - 12 minutes - 9.8 MBWhether 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?
Reasons to be Happy: Better weather on the way, missing dog turns up after 9 months 2,000 miles away and Bridget Jones is back!
April 10, 2024 12:55 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBLunchtime 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. Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...
'There won't always be a grown-up present' Should children fight back if they are being bullied?
April 10, 2024 12:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBShould we be teaching children that it is alright to fight back if they are being bullied? Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist, writing in the Irish Independent today argues: When it comes to a child being physically attacked, or physically bullied, my advice has always been to give that child permission to defend themselves. Hitting back shows the aggressor that a child is not an easy target. What do you think?
Simon Harris elected Taoiseach
April 09, 2024 12:45 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSimon Harris has been confirmed as Taoiseach by the Dáil. Mr Harris was nominated as Taoiseach by the Dáil with a majority vote of 88 to 69 after he was proposed by Fine Gael and supported by Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and a number of independents. Mairead Ronan was joined by Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis to discuss..
Grieving Life Before Children
April 09, 2024 12:14 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBHave you ever grieved the life you had before you had children? Comedian Katherine Ryan has spoken about how she loves her kids but thinks they 'ruined' the life she used to have – can you relate? Or do you feel you can even speak openly about it? Mairead Ronan was joined by journalist Chrissie Russell, Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline, Newstalk's Henry McKean and Siobhan O'Neill-White to discuss...
How I Live Well: Organisation
April 09, 2024 11:57 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis year, we are determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! Over the next few weeks we will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well. Mairead Ronan was joined by Kim and Lyn, founders of 'A Sorted Affair' to discuss...
Changes to Dublin's quays 'going to create major problems'
April 09, 2024 11:40 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBParts of the quays in Dublin City centre will close to cars from August. Bus gates at Bachelors Walk and Aston Quay will be the first measures of the council's new Transport Plan to be introduced. This will mean only public transport, taxis, pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed to use the route. A ban on cars turning left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street will also kick in in August in a bid to cut the number of motorists driving through the city. Mairead Ronan was joined by ...
'It's heartbreaking' - Rise in deaths sparks calls for more Gardaí to address road safety
April 08, 2024 12:32 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThree people died in separate tragedies in Dublin, Wicklow and Cork in the spaces of just 12 hours over the weekend. So far this year the death toll from Irish roads stands at 61 – which is 45% higher than the rate from the same time period last year. Are we going backwards when it comes to road safety? Mairead Ronan was joined by Susan Gray, founder of PARC road safety campaign group and others to discuss...
Is patience the key to good parenting?
April 08, 2024 12:07 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBA new survey has shown that the most valued skill for a parent is Patience. Also on the list are Responsibility, showing affection and time management. Do you think it’s the most important skill? Can you learn patience? Mairead Ronan was joined by Brendan Kelly, Psychiatrist, Keith Walsh, Podcaster and Broadcaster and Ollwyn Moran Neuro Developmental Therapist & Founder of COGNI Kids to discuss...
'The quality is there and the standards are high' - Calls for better coverage of women's sport
April 08, 2024 11:40 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBTomorrow, Ireland's women's soccer team will play England at the Aviva Stadium in the European Championship qualifiers. A listener to the show Nicky got in touch, because she want to talk about the lack of media coverage. Mairead Ronan was joined by listeners to discuss...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Vegetable Masala and Spicy Paprika Chicken
April 08, 2024 11:40 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBThis 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 Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Mairead Ronan and Sarah looked at some more handy meals for batch cooking... Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.
'It's not fair to penalise people for working from home'
April 05, 2024 12:36 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBA new study has found that people who work from home are less likely to get pay rises and promotions – but is that fair? Andrea Gilligan was joined by Mary Connaughton, Director CIPD Ireland, the professional body for HR and other listeners to discuss...
Potential closure of rural post office 'won't be easy' for locals
April 05, 2024 12:15 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBRural post offices are often a hub of the community centre. Nowadays, more and more are closing, or at risk of closing, because they don’t have enough support. Andrea was joined by Máire Breathnach who is the Postmaster in Ring in Waterford, Councillor Michael Sheehan and Cellie Irwin is the Chair of the New Ross Active Retirement to discuss...
‘A step in a good direction’ - Dublin City appoints Night Mayor
April 05, 2024 11:32 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBRay O’Donoghue, director of Donegal music festival Sea Sessions, has been appointed Dublin City’s nighttime economy advisor in a bid to support the cultural and creative life of the capital over the next two years. Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners to discuss...
Is the hospitality sector being damaged by poor service?
April 04, 2024 12:50 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBJP McMahon, chef, restaurateur and author in Galway joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live to discuss an experience of poor service he had recently in a restaurant. Andrea was also joined by listeners to discuss...
Donegal man quoted over fifty-thousand euro for water connection at his home
April 04, 2024 12:14 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MBOne of our listeners, Michael, got in touch with the show over an issue he was having with getting a water connection for his home in Donegal. Michael joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss...
Throwback Thursday: Dallas debuts, ABBA wins Eurovision and The first mobile phone call
April 04, 2024 11:50 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBIt'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 on Lunchtime Live...
‘It was like third world conditions’ - Listener’s experiences at University Hospital Limerick
April 04, 2024 11:38 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBHealth Minister Stephen Donnelly is set visit University Hospital Limerick's A&E Department today. It comes as the hospital has hit the headlines in recent days, with many patients experiencing significant waits for treatment. Listeners have gotten in touch with us to tell us about their experiences. Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Teri, Geraldine and Tanya McMahon from 'Nenagh Needs it's A&E' campaign group...
Ask The Expert: Irish Rail
April 04, 2024 09:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFrom tea trolleys to maintenance works, Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications with Irish Rail joined Andrea to answer listener questions...
The Pod Squad: Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
April 03, 2024 13:22 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to The Pod Squad! We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. Andrea was joined by Laura Mullet, Stylist, Journalist and Podcast Enthusiast and Colm Boohig from Off The Ball to discuss 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend'... Image: Spotify
How can we encourage teachers to return to Ireland?
April 03, 2024 12:43 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMembers of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) passed a motion yesterday to demand that all years of teaching service should be included in the calculation of incremental credit, but how else can we encourage them home? Andrea spoke to John Boyle, INTO General Secretary as well as other teachers and listeners to discuss.
Woman to have ‘all teeth removed’ after botched dental procedure abroad
April 03, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBBack in October, Andrea spoke to Denise, a listener who had travelled to Turkey to get her teeth done. She told Andrea about her nightmare experience. Denise joined Andrea on the show again today to discuss how things have not improved for her since...
Reasons to be Happy: Galway 10-year-old climbs Kilimanjaro, Irish Wish and The Wolfe Tones go viral in Argentina
April 03, 2024 12:06 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBLunchtime 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. Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...
Cost of electric vehicles 'are absolutely crazy'
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBNew electric car registrations in March were down 41% compared to the same month last year. That is according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry which shows a marked decline in the amount of people opting for electric vehicles. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Matthew Sealy, Chair of the Irish EV Association and other listeners to discuss...
'There’s a complete lack of dignity’ - Elderly woman spent 3 days on a trolley in UHL
April 02, 2024 12:45 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMichelle and Sharon got in touch with the show over the long weekend to tell about their experiences in the A&E Department as University Hospital Limerick...
Accepting not being a mother 'has been liberating for me'
April 02, 2024 12:28 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB‘How finally accepting I might never become a mother has brought me to a place of peace’ – so says Helen Coffey, Senior features writer for The Independent. Helen joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...
How I Live Well: Salsa
April 02, 2024 12:10 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBThis 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 of different people to find out how they live well. Andrea was joined by David Keeler, the Co-Owner of Strictly Salsa in Dublin to discuss how good salsa is for us....
'We need to move forward with' third terminal at Dublin Airport
April 02, 2024 11:32 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBConcept plans for a third terminal at Dublin Airport have been submitted to Fingal County Council. If the plans get the go-ahead it would see land situated between the two runways at the airport as the location for a new airport terminal. The plans also include a cargo terminal, hotel, car parking and office space. Current plans for Dublin Airport are aiming to increase passenger numbers to 40 million by 2030. Andrea was joined by listeners and locals to discuss...
Smoking Ban 20 Years On: 'One of the biggest gamechangers in our industry'
March 28, 2024 13:50 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBTomorrow marks 20 years since the smoking ban was introduced in Ireland. We were the first country in the world to implement it and there was a great deal of opposition at the time. Now, 20 years on - What are your memories of the smoking ban being implemented? Andrea was joined by Finian McGrath, Former TD and Government Minister and others to discuss...
'You have to stay positive' - 37-year-old Limerick man on life after brain tumour diagnosis
March 28, 2024 13:35 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAbout 450 people are diagnosed with primary brain tumours each year in Ireland. Tony, a listener, is one of them. He was diagnosed last September aged just 37. Tony and Fiona Keegan, CEO of Brain Tumour Ireland joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...
Throwback Thursday: Invasion of the Teletubbies, Eiffel Tower inaugurated and the Smoking Ban
March 28, 2024 13:05 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIt'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 on Lunchtime Live...
Proposals to cut vehicle use 'needs to be considered very carefully'
March 28, 2024 12:50 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBGreen Part leader Eamon Ryan has revealed 35 proposals to cut vehicle use. Among them is hitting larger vehicles such as SUVs with higher taxes. Plans to introduce a 'polluter pays' principle, which will help offset tax revenue lost from fuel sales, would include a 'weight-based tax model'. Should the polluter pay? Andrea was joined by Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie and other listeners to discuss...
World Theatre Day: 'There's a sense of escapism you get when you go in'
March 27, 2024 14:25 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBFrom John B. Keane to PopBaby – Irish theatre has a long and rich theatre tradition. Today we’re celebrating World Theatre Day and hearing why it’s so special here. Andrea was joined by 98fm's Karl Dawson, Edward Hayden, Chef, actor and Chairperson Drama League of Ireland, Amanda Brunker, Writer and Director...
Living with Bipolar Disorder
March 27, 2024 14:10 - 19 minutes - 18 MBToday is World Bipolar Day. To hear more about what it is like living with bipolar disorder Andrea Gilligan was joined by Bernadette and Liam to discuss...
How to Improve Your Gut Health
March 27, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBApparently almost a quarter of us don’t think our gut health is important. Andrea was joined by Dr. Zoe Williams, leading UK expert in lifestyle medicine and gut health to find out...
'We are losing what we are' - Renaming Easter eggs 'quite worrying'
March 27, 2024 13:55 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBShops in the UK have been accused of erasing Easter by selling so-called ‘gesture eggs’ The decision to remove the word 'Easter' has sparked anger among Christians who argue that 'without the message of Easter there would be no reason for Easter eggs'. Are we erasing religion from religious celebrations? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
Reasons to be Happy: Desperate Housewives rumours, Kerry surfer's success and Brighter evenings
March 27, 2024 13:05 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBLunchtime 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. Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...
Should we introduce a tourist tax in Ireland?
March 26, 2024 13:40 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBShould we introduce a tourist tax in hotels? Would it help or hinder the tourism industry? Sinn Féin has called for a tourist tax to be levied on visitors who stay in hotels in Galway City – would you be in favour of this? Andrea was joined by Sinn Féin Councillor Daithí Doolan, Ger Flanagan, Youghal Business Alliance Chairman and Founder of Boardwalk Coffee and more to discuss...
Nomophobia: What is it and do you suffer from it?
March 26, 2024 13:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBNomophobia is the fear or anxiety of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use it for some reason. This is a growing phobia amongst people and Andrea was joined by Newstalk's Jess Kelly and