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Ciarán Cannon: Level of online abuse of politicians ‘deeply concerning’
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 12, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFine 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'
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 12, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 12, 2024 11:46 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEvery 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 12, 2024 11:45 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOJ 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? And...
'The beneficiary may not have the cash to pay the tax' Should inheritance tax rules be different for single people?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 11, 2024 13:35 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingListener 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 11, 2024 13:35 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingListener Eleanor got in touch with the show. Her son was bullied in school – when his two brothers defended him, they were accused of bullying.
Throwback Thursday: Beatles breakup, Disneyland Paris launches and Titanic sinks
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 11, 2024 13:35 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt'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 Home Squad: Hallways
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 11, 2024 13:35 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow 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.
'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?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 11, 2024 13:35 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRetired 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?
Ask The Expert: Wills
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 10, 2024 13:35 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrom 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?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 10, 2024 13:10 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe 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...
'There is a line - we sometimes don't know where it is' Pilfering from your hotel room
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 10, 2024 13:05 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether 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!
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 10, 2024 12:55 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLunchtime 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?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 10, 2024 12:45 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingShould 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 ...
Simon Harris elected Taoiseach
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 09, 2024 12:45 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSimon 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, P...
Grieving Life Before Children
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 09, 2024 12:14 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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 Chris...
How I Live Well: Organisation
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 09, 2024 11:57 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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'
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 09, 2024 11:40 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingParts 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 t...
'It's heartbreaking' - Rise in deaths sparks calls for more Gardaí to address road safety
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 08, 2024 12:32 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThree 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 t...
Is patience the key to good parenting?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 08, 2024 12:07 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 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, Po...
'The quality is there and the standards are high' - Calls for better coverage of women's sport
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 08, 2024 11:40 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTomorrow, 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 08, 2024 11:40 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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...
'It's not fair to penalise people for working from home'
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 05, 2024 12:36 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 05, 2024 12:15 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRural 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 C...
‘A step in a good direction’ - Dublin City appoints Night Mayor
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 05, 2024 11:32 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRay 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?
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 04, 2024 12:50 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJP 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 04, 2024 12:14 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOne 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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 04, 2024 11:50 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt'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
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 04, 2024 11:38 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHealth 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 exper...
Ask The Expert: Irish Rail
Lunchtime Live Highlights - April 04, 2024 09:38 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrom tea trolleys to maintenance works, Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications with Irish Rail joined Andrea to answer listener questions...
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