Lunchtime Live

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 Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Kerry!

Listener Ann Marie got in touch about an issue she had while traveling this week with Ryanair.

She joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Katie Taylor will take to the stage for one final bout tomorrow night in Croke Park. The homecoming of all homecomings will see Katie Taylor fight French challenger Flora Pili.

It has been a momentous career for Katie, going from olympic gold medalist to the best female boxer of all time. What can we expect from Katie’s final fight tomorrow night, and will she finish her career with a victory in Croke Park?

Boxer Christina Desmond, Boxing Coach Liam Brierton and Boxing Referee Sadie Duffy all join Andrea to discuss!

RTÉ has announced a new drama ‘Mr Moonlight’ based on the book by Irish Independent Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan. It begs the question: should we dramatise serious cases like this one?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank Greaney, Newstalk Courts Correspondent and host of the ‘Inside the Crime’ podcast and Sam Blake, crime writer and Founder of the Murder One Festival.

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

Residents of the Montpelier development on the site of the former O’Devaney Gardens flats in Dublin are caught up in a parking dispute, with the development’s underground car park still inaccessible.

As a result, residents are being forced to pay €3 an hour for parking, creating a significant ongoing expense…

With high-density housing becoming increasingly common, is guaranteed parking something residents should reasonably expect?

Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers Ray Cooke, Fine Fáil Cllr & Chair of the Dublin Central Area Committee John Stephens, as well as listeners.

Do you want to set up your own home office or study? What is the best way to go about it, and what should you be aware of?

This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on making the perfect home office!

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.

Lipoedema affects many women, yet it is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, leaving them living with pain and uncertainty for years…

Andrea is joined by three women who have experienced lipoedema firsthand to discuss their journeys, the challenges of accessing treatment, and why they chose to travel abroad for surgery, a decision that has helped them reduce their pain and regain their quality of life.

Do you know what ‘67’, ‘Rizz’ and ‘Maxxing’ mean? No? Well, you’re not alone! Google search data for 2026 reveals the most searched slang words in Ireland.

Katie Gallagher from Spin and Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in the University of Limerick join to discuss!

Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, parents and families face every September…

But, what exactly is school refusal, and why can it have such a profound impact on the whole family? What does it look like in everyday life, and what support is available to families who are struggling with it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill and Children’s Feeding Therapist and Chef from Fussy Eating Kids, Louise Lennox.