Lunchtime Live

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…

The long-awaited World Darts Championship kicked off last night in the infamous Alexandra Palace, with Luke Littler beginning the defense of his title with a win.

Darts has long been a bone of contention in the debate around what constitutes a sport, with some claiming it’s just a pub game, but what do you think? Is it a sport?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Sports Journalist Conan Doherty, Comedian Jim Elliott, Richie Walsh from  501 Darts supply store in Trim and listeners.

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 question!

Joining Andrea to discuss is dog lover and Journalist Andrea Smith, Laoise Downes, Owner of Outpaws and Wedding Woofs, a bespoke dog service and Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Under recommendations from the Department of Transport, roadside memorials to crash victims will be banned.

Pre-existing memorials will not be automatically removed, but tributes will no longer be allowed on motorways, dual carriageways, regional or local roads with a speed limit of over 60 kilometers an hour.

The move has sparked criticism from families who have lost loved ones on Irish roads, and road crash victims' groups.

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Sean Canney. Minister of State for Transport & Independent TD for Galway East, Susan Grey of PARK Road Safety Advocacy Group and listeners.

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 of the place, and what should you bring if you’re a guest?

Well, the Home Squad are here to discuss hosting Christmas!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Sarah Carroll (@sand.and.deliver on Instagram).

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, and a huge amount reached out to share their own stories.

One of those was Peter Shelly, and she joins Andrea to discuss.

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 Andrea to discuss is Food Writer, Corinna Hardgrave, Michelin-starred Chef JP McMahon and Jacinta Dalton, Head of Culinary Arts in ATU Galway.

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’Reilly, Katie Makk from the ‘Opinions Matter’ Podcast and listeners.

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? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through The Cranberries album ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?’.