Lunchtime Live

With 101 days to Christmas, have you started saving for the festive season?

It is the most expensive time of year, and now is when you should put a plan in place to be prepared?

Caz Mooney, Irish Budgeting Influencer, joins Andrea to discuss.

Data shows that thousands fewer journeys have been taken on Ireland’s motorways in recent weeks.

The decline comes after the fatal M9 crash last month that killed five teenagers and seriously injured a family…

Are you nervous now to drive along the motorway?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Claire Ronan, Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie, as well as listeners.

25 years ago today, a devastating terrorist attack cost the lives of almost 3,000 people in the United States, and with their families, witnesses and first responders - the effects of 9/11 are still felt all these years later…

What are your memories of 9/11?

Joining Andrea to reflect is Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at University College Dublin, Ciaran Staunton, who owned O’Neills Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, Gina London, former CNN Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist, Séamus Ó Fianghusa, Historian with Donegal Association Inc. of New York and more.

We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?

Today, Andrea is joined by Joan Scales, Travel Writer and Broadcaster, to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Kildare!

It has been announced that Harry Styles will take to the stage in Croke Park next August for two nights.

The concert will see fans young and old flock to Dublin from all over the county to see the ‘Adore You’ singer.

With tickets ranging from €77.50 to €217.90 - is it fair to ask people to pay these prices, and are they worth it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Comedian Jess Spencer and Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with The Irish Independent.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

When you’re buying furniture for the home, are you ever thinking about how it will look exactly in your home? And what is feng shui anyway?

This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on furniture placement!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.

Tonight kicks off Westlife’s residency in the 3Arena. The ‘World of Our Own’ group will be taking to the stage for 13 nights where they will perform some of their most iconic songs from the last 25 years.

Andrea is joined by Westlife fans to discuss their excitement for the shows.

Inheritance Tax is likely to be changed with wider bands, but only modestly. Does it go far enough for you?

Should inheritance tax be changed?

Michael Houghton from the ‘FIRE’ podcast, as well as listeners, join Andrea to discuss.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has faced backlash today after calling other airlines “high fare rapists” - and doubling down on that comment.

Are you offended by what he said?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Cillian Sherlock, Senior Ireland Reporter with PA Media and Fiona Doyle, rape survivor and campaigner.