Lunchtime Live

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 Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Britney Spears!

The National Transport Authority has today announced price hikes on buses and trains.

Fares are to increase by about 15 per cent, and we will see the 90 minute fare of €2 rise to €2.30…

How do you feel about this increase?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter O'Neill, Secretary of the Galway Commuters Coalition, as well as listeners.

With the school term back in full swing, many children are excited to see their friends and return to routine, but for some families, the return to school can bring anxiety, fear and school refusal.

How can parents support children who are struggling? Should we listen to their fears and give them time, or can staying home make returning even harder?

School refusal is often a sign that something deeper is going on, whether it’s anxiety, friendships, bullying, academic pressure or feeling overwhelmed…

Have you experienced school refusal as a parent? What helped your child, and what advice would you give to other families going through it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Neurodevelopmental Therapist and Founder of CogniClinic.ie, Ollwyn Moran and listeners.

Lunchtime 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.

98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Following an NTA consultation, dogs, cats and other pets are expected to be allowed greater access to bus, trains and trams…

Is that good news for you? Should pets be allowed on public transport?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.

This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss twins and multiple pregnancies!

Fontaines D.C. have announced a second night at Slane Castle next summer.

How big is this for the band, and what makes a venue like Slane so special?

Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday, joins Andrea to discuss.

From today, Cork city car parking fees will rise by up to 30%. This impacts two multi-storey city-centre carparks; North Main Street and Paul Street.

Are car parks not expensive enough already?

Andrea is joined by Joe O'Shea, Editor of Corkbeo.ie and listeners to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcover.ie to answer any of your health insurance questions!

Are you friends with your colleagues?

And over the years have you formed lifelong friendships through work?

According to research, women are more likely to make better friends at work than their male counterparts so just why is that... and do you have a work best friend and just how important is it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Career psychologist, founder of The Career Psychologist and author of the bestselling book 'Total Reset' Sinead Brady and 98FM Producer Russell Alford.