Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live

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Lunchtime Live episodes

  • Have You Been To? - The best of Galway

    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, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Travel Content Creator Tony Smyth to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Galway!

    11 min
  • Do you have music compatibility with your partner?

    Do you and your other half like the same music?

    Or is it a clash between heavy metal and classic pop in your home?

    A new study suggests that having the same music taste is an indicator of a successful relationship.

    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss this is musician Aoife Scott and Psychotherapist with the Coast Counselling in Malahide, Helen Vaughan…

    13 min
  • E-scooter ban for under 18s deferred - what do you think?

    A ban on under 18s using e-scooters due to be introduced this month has been deferred following advice from Attorney General Rossa Fanning.

    The Cabinet agreed to a series of new restrictions following a report that showed one third of all paediatric traumatic brain injury admissions to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Temple Street this year were related to e-scooters.

    What do you think of this deferral, is this acceptable?

    Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.

    17 min
  • Mark Zuckerberg buys Waterford castle - why?

    Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, but is there a big castle market in Ireland? And what is the history of the castle?

    Joining Clare McKenna to discuss is Willie Fraher, Curator of Waterford County Museum and David Byrne, Managing Director of Lisney Sotheby International Realty.

    11 min
  • The Home Squad: Lazy Home Maintenance

    Does your house need a few maintenance jobs to be done, but you’re too lazy to do them?

    This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss low-stress home maintenance tips and tricks!

    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Martin Glynn, Founder of the DIY Academy.

    14 min
  • Dealing with knowing you can’t have children

    Wanting children, but not being lucky enough to have them, is unfortunately an issue that affects many couples…

    Life Coach Mark Fennell recently spoke very honestly about his and his wife’s experience. He joins Clare McKenna to discuss.

    18 min
  • The Making of Kneecap!

    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 guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Kneecap!

    13 min
  • How important is financial literacy?

    Do you know the basics when it comes to finances?

    From mortgages to interest rates and rainy day funds, the CCPC have announced that new lessons on financial literacy will be available for teens...

    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss this is Kel Galavan AKA Mrs Money Smart, Financial Educator and TJ Hegarty, Founder of online maths school Breakthrough Maths.

    9 min

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