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How I Live Well: Walking Football
March 12, 2024 12:50 - 8 minutes - 7.63 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 Dermot O’Brien from Bray Wanderers Walking Football today on Lunchtime Live...
'We've lost one of the greats' - Charlie Bird Remembered
March 12, 2024 12:42 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCharlie Bird has died at the age of 74. The legendary broadcaster and journalist served as RTÉ’s Chief News Correspondent for many years, reporting on some of the biggest stories in modern Irish history. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Paul Allen, Charlie’s long time friend, former colleague and lead organiser of Climb with Charlie, George Lee, friend and RTÉ colleague who worked closely with him on investigations, Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association Director of Nursing and Services, Naom...
Kate Middleton photograph 'looks like a composite of two or more images' - photographer
March 12, 2024 10:55 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBKensington Palace released a picture yesterday for Mother’s Day of Kate Middleton with her three children, however photo agencies quickly issued 'kill notice' for Kate Middleton photo over 'manipulation' concerns. Andrea was joined by Sarah Hewson, Talk TV’s Royal Editor and Sinead Murphy, Photographer and programme director of Photography in Griffith College to discuss..
'We won't have a place until July 2025' - Parents struggle to find creche place for kids
March 11, 2024 13:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you struggled to get a creche place for your child? Andrea was joined by listeners and childcare providers to discuss...
‘You do start to doubt people’ - Listener’s experience of hate mail after her mother’s death
March 11, 2024 13:28 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOn Friday we heard from David and Susan, they have received over 400 letters from an anonymous stalker over the past 5 years. The letters are incredibly personal, leaving them to think that they must know the person. But they’ve no idea who it is. Another listener Susan got in touch when she heard it and today she joined Andrea on the show to tell her story...
Oscars 2024: ‘We have to capitalise on that success’
March 11, 2024 12:55 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBCillian Murphy has been named Best Actor at the Oscars for his role in 'Oppenheimer.' The Irish produced film 'Poor Things' won four awards, including Best Actress for Emma Stone. Andrea was joined by Anthony Muldoon is Director of Strategic Policy with Screen Producers Ireland, Baz Black, director of IFTA nominated film ‘Dublin Crust’, Deirdre O’Reilly, Marketing and Communications Manager with Cork international Film Festival and Maeve McGrath, Director of Programming, Galway Film Flead...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Breakfast
March 11, 2024 12:55 - 13 minutes - 12.2 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 Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for Homemade Granola, Puff Pastry Mini Quiches and Healthy Breakfast Muffins... Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.
Do we lack spaces for traditional Irish music?
March 08, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDublin is lacking in spaces for people to go for traditional Irish music. That is according to Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, director of new Brendan Gleeson film ‘Farewell to Hughes’ - a documentary on the Dublin, Smithfield pub, closed in 2021 that was considered a mecca for trad music. He said: “One thing Dublin may be lacking is those spaces for people to go for tunes and a get together. It’s hard to nail down where you’d go, there’s only a couple of spaces left,” What do you think ? Phot...
Galway couple's stalker hell 'It is obviously someone who knows us pretty well'
March 08, 2024 13:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBDavid and Susan from Galway have been at the receiving end of hundreds of vile letters, from an unknown sender. They tell Andrea about their upsetting ordeal.
The Home Squad:To Fit Or Not To Fit ?
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBFrom wardrobes to integrated appliances. Architect Roisin Murphy and DIY expert, Alan Grant joined Andrea to give some advice on how to make hardware in your home fit as it should.
'We have to be careful about blowing up the congratulation balloons' Are the Irish too quick to claim sporting success ?
March 07, 2024 13:50 - 14 minutes - 8.18 MBIt has been a somewhat disappointing World Athletics Indoor Championships for team Ireland. New Zealand a country of similar size, population and sporting culture came away third overall on the Medal Table So what constitutes success for Ireland in the biggest sporting events? And are we too quick to come to conclusions regarding our own success? Joining Andrea to discuss was Ian O’Riordan, Athletics Correspondent with the Irish Times and listeners of the show.
'We miss her dreadfully' Leona Tighe: On her sister Jean's disappearance
March 07, 2024 13:50 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBIrishwoman Jean Tighe walked out of her hostel in the Portuguese resort of Parede with an unknown man on July 13, 2020. She has been missing since. She was 38 at the time. Jean's family have criticised Portuguese authorities for the handling of the case. Andrea was joined by Jean's Sister Leona, to share how she and the family have been dealing with Jean's disappearance.
'There is a sense of community and support' Are Book Clubs booming?
March 07, 2024 13:40 - 10 minutes - 6.17 MBAre we witnessing a boom in the book club? Celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Kaia Gerber starting clubs. The Book club seems to be coming into vogue Joining Andrea to discuss was Author Sinead Moriarty, Sinead from Tired Mammies BookClub, Meghann Scully – Author and Broadcaster as well as listeners of the show
Throwback Thursday: The Osbournes airs for the first time, The first Female Director to win an Oscar and the Original Barbie launch
March 07, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 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...
'The best treatments didn't alleviate her suffering' Oireachtas Committee set to recommend legislation on assisted dying
March 07, 2024 12:50 - 25 minutes - 14.5 MBAn Oireachtas Committee is today set to recommend Legislation on assisted dying. The proposed recommendation of legislation would only be allowed if the person has a terminal illness, has a short time to live and would only apply to people with a medical condition that is incurable and irreversible. Joining Andrea to discuss the impact and implications this legislation would have was listeners of show.
'I wanted to surprise her' Tesco Worker Proposes to Girlfriend at the Tills
March 07, 2024 11:30 - 8 minutes - 4.8 MBLove was in the aisles at Oughterard, branch Tesco Co. Galway. Michael Ward who works at the supermarket proposed to his girlfriend Sandra Lee last Valentine's Day. A video showing the magic moment was captured and shared on social media. Micheal and Sandra the newly engaged couple joined Andrea to talk through their unique proposal story.
Botox Q&A, With Aesthetic Skin Specalist, Kerry Hanaphy
March 06, 2024 15:30 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThere has been a rise in the demand for Botox services in Ireland in the past few years and with there being several unregulated Botox operations exposed recently in the country. Andrea was joined by Kerry Hanaphy, Owner of Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinic to answer listeners' questions regarding Botox procedures.
'There is not only a physical barrier but now a financial barrier' Families paying €35 for key to use wheelchair swing at West Cork playground
March 06, 2024 13:40 - 16 minutes - 9.31 MBChildren with disabilities are being locked out of their wheel chair accessible swing in West Cork with a key for the swing setting families back €35. With the underlying purpose of these facilities is to allow accessibility to children with disabilities and the opposite appears to be happening Andrea was joined by Disability Activist and Labour election candidate Evie Nevin, and Aaron Daly father of Sophia, to discuss the impact this situation is having on the community and families of d...
Reasons to be Happy: Kneecap on Jimmy Fallon, Freaky Friday Sequel and Pilot helps deliver baby
March 06, 2024 13:20 - 10 minutes - 7.19 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 is a feeling we have to just do it' Should we bother celebrating Mother’s day
March 06, 2024 13:20 - 12 minutes - 7.05 MBThe Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman bans her children from marking Mother’s Day. Stating that she would rather her kids empty the dishwasher more than shower her with gifts. With Mother's Day around the corner. Andrea was joined by Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline as well as mothers/listeners of the show to give their insight into whether Mother's Day warrants celebration.
‘There is no connection between the Garda and the community anymore' Are Gardai still part of the community?
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBA Garda who was suspended for three years after giving a unclaimed bike to an elderly man during the pandemic and failing to fill out the proper documentation should have all disciplinary charges lifted according to a Garda disciplinary panel. The case has brought about the conversation around community policing. How involved still are Gardai in the communities they serve and protect? And what is restraining them from engaging with the community as much as they once did? Joining Andrea to ...
The Infidelity Coach
March 05, 2024 13:55 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBAlbert Arnaiz has caused a scandal in his native Spain with his book ‘SHICRET’ telling men and women how to have an affair and get away with it. He calls himself an ‘Infidelity coach’ and he joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live today...
Endometriosis: ‘When I finish having kids, I’ll be getting a hysterectomy’ - RuthAnne
March 05, 2024 13:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month and over the past year or so we’ve spoken to many women about how living with the condition affects them, the services available and what more needs to be done. Singer-songwriter RuthAnne Cunningham and Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers joined Andrea to discuss how schoolchildren will soon be taught about the condition... Image: X via RuthAnne (@thisisruthanne)
'A lack of respect' - Kate Middleton photographed for first time since surgery
March 05, 2024 13:25 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBKate Middleton has been photographed by paparazzi following speculation over her whereabouts after undergoing surgery. However the British press have decided not to publish this picture but why? Andrea was joined by Sarah Hewson, Royal Editor Talk TV and Enda Brady, TV Presenter with TRT World to discuss...
How I Live Well: Living to 100
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10 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. Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology in DCU joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...
'We need to do something' - Do we need stricter dog control laws?
March 05, 2024 12:50 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBA new taskforce is to be established to examine measures to strengthen Ireland’s laws on dog control. Earlier this year, Minister Heather Humphreys announced that spot fines for serious dog control offences would be tripled from €100 to €300, while increasing funding to dog warden services. It is expected that these measures will go even further in enforcing dog control. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
'I thought I'd be dead by 25' - Young people coping with alcoholism in Ireland
March 04, 2024 13:40 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThis Friday the All Ireland Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous Convention will be held in Clare. Young people from all around the country will gather to talk about their experiences with alcohol, sobriety and the drinking culture in Ireland. But is alcoholism in Ireland spoken about enough? Two people who will be attending the conference are Sophie and Sean, and they joined Andrea to discuss...
'I'm having a Taylor Swift themed divorce party'
March 04, 2024 13:05 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhen you think of divorce we often think view it as a sad occasion. But, should it also be something to celebrate? And, is it important to mark the occasion? Tracey in Waterford joined Andrea to tell her about the unique way in which she is marking her own divorce...
Lunchtime Live's Big Batch: Tomato and Garlic Pasta and Veggie Stir-Fry
March 04, 2024 12:52 - 10 minutes - 9.89 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 Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for a Tomato and Garlic Pasta and Sweet and Sticky Vegetable Stir Fry with Egg Fried Rice... Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.
'They think they own the road' - Do cyclists need more policing?
March 04, 2024 12:40 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBGreen Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that cyclists need to create a “culture” of being respectful towards pedestrians and the law. He was speaking at a meeting on the Dodder Greenway when he was asked about some of the tension that can arise between cyclists and people walking. He said the “conflict” could be reduced by wider cycling and walking paths but he also pointed the finger at ‘cycling culture’. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...
Ask Me Anything: Author
March 01, 2024 14:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBEvery Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs. Today, Andrea was joined by Author Caroline Grace Cassidy to answer some listeners questions...
Is moaning good for you?
March 01, 2024 14:42 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBTalking on the INSPIRE podcast, Home of the year judge Sara Cosgrove has said that having a ‘No Moan zone’ helps her to make good business decisions, but is moaning actually important or can it benefit us? Alison Curtis was joined by Terry Prone, Chair Of The Communcations Clinic, Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist and others to discuss...
Pet Grief: 'I wasn't able to function'
March 01, 2024 13:15 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBEarlier in the week American TV host Jon Stewart spoke on his show ‘The Daily Show’ about losing his pet dog Dipper: It’s sparked off a huge conversation about losing a pet- something so many of us can relate to, and whether or not it’s taken seriously enough. Alison Curtis was joined by pet behaviourist Suzi Walsh and other listeners to discuss...
Obesity 'now the norm' in developed countries
March 01, 2024 13:05 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBA global study has found that more than one billion people now living with obesity worldwide. In Ireland almost 60% of adults are obese or overweight. Alison Curtis was joined by Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity and other listeners to discuss...
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
March 01, 2024 13:02 - 10 minutes - 9.25 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...
'A nightmare' - Break-ins crippling small businesses in city centre
February 29, 2024 14:55 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBTwo Dublin restaurants have been broken into, with their tills taken and their windows smashed – in just the last week. Andrea was joined by Robert Hayes from Bootleg restaurant and Big Fan Restaurant, Chef Andrew Rudd, Director of Medley Restaurant and Louise McDonnell, who owns Munchies on Baggot Street...
The Home Squad: Outdoor Storage
February 29, 2024 13:42 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBLooking for a way to maximise your storage space outdoors? Architect Roisin Murphy and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Andrea with some tricks of the trade to give you tips and advice...
Leap Year proposal: 'Take the bull by the horns'
February 29, 2024 13:35 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBToday, of course, is February 29th - a Leap Year Day. According to tradition women are allowed to propose to male suitors today. Andrea was joined by Dr. Caroline West, Sex & relationship expert for Bumble Ireland and other listeners to discuss...
Throwback Thursday: Pokémon is released, The Sound of Music and The viral dress
February 29, 2024 12:57 - 7 minutes - 6.9 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...
Supermarket Clubcards: 'You only get the special price if you have given them your data'
February 29, 2024 12:40 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAre loyalty cards and club cards really beneficial for shoppers? Or, are we being duped? Helen Coffey, Senior features writer for The Independent UK, says that ‘the cult of the supermarket loyalty card robbed us of normal prices’ Andrea was joined by Helen Coffey and others to discuss...
Ask The Expert: Donating Blood
February 28, 2024 14:12 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFrom blood types, to supply and who can and can’t donate blood, Andrea was joined by Dr Ellen McSweeney from the Irish Blood Transfusion Donor Consultant to answer listeners questions around blood donation...
Is it okay to take children out of school to travel?
February 28, 2024 13:55 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWould you take your children out of school to travel? In October 2021, Danny and Aideen McAuliffe took their three children out of school to travel through Central and South America. They say that every family should be given six months off to see the world. Danny and Aideen and other listeners joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss...
March 8th Referendums: Explainer
February 28, 2024 13:42 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBOn Friday 8 March 2024, we are being asked to vote on two proposed changes to the Constitution. But with the date closing in on us – many people still have questions about what the referendum actually means. Oran Doyle, Research professor Trinity College Dublin joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to explain...
Sineád Ryan: We should televise court cases in Ireland
February 28, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBShould court cases be broadcast on television in Ireland? Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Sinead Ryan, presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in the University of Galway and other to discuss...
Reasons to be Happy: Derry Girls, Maynooth wins Autism Friendly Town Award and Harry Potter Series
February 28, 2024 12:58 - 8 minutes - 7.96 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...
'She's a spoiled brat' - Peppa Pig 'a bad influence' on children
February 27, 2024 13:35 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBParents in America are saying that Peppa Pig is making their kids rude. They're saying she’s a brat, a bully and is a bad influence on young minds. Is this true? Andrea was joined by parents to discuss...
‘One told me to kill myself’ - Karl Dawson receiving online hate after photo with Taoiseach circulates in ‘far-right’ group
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB98fm presenter Karl Dawson has been the target of abuse on social after a photo from 1 year ago with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar was posted in a far right group. Karl joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live to discuss...
How I Live Well: Baking
February 27, 2024 12:52 - 9 minutes - 8.71 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. Graham Herterich, The Cupcake Bloke and author of 'Bake' joined Andrea Gilligan on the show today...
'It's nothing like it should be' - Aviva Stadium 'has no sense of occasion' for rugby matches
February 27, 2024 12:45 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWe saw another record-equalling Irish win in the Six Nations at the weekend as Ireland saw off Wales. According to Gerry Thornley, Rugby Correspondent with the Irish Times the atmosphere at the game fell flat. Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Gerry Thornley and other listeners to discuss...
Ask the GP with Dr Sumi Dunne
February 27, 2024 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBAndrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by GP and lecturer, Dr Sumi Dunne to answer listeners health queries and questions...