Lunchtime Live

On Tuesday’s show Andrea was joined by Roscommon Poet Jane Clarke, who talked about her experience of being gay, and the importance of the marriage referendum.

Jane referred to herself as queer several times, and it got quite a bit of a reaction – some people confused by it, and some dead against it.

So, we wanted to have a conversation about it, when it’s okay to use, and by whom…

Listener Claire and Drag Performer and Host of the ‘Poz Vibes’ Podcast Veda join Andrea to discuss.

Recently on the show was the topic of school absenteeism, where students would spend too much time out of school. But, is there a problem with teacher absenteeism?

What causes it, and how does it impact students and schools?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Kieran Christie, General Secretary of the ASTI and listeners.

Are desserts becoming a thing of the past? The restaurant industry is noticing a shift, with fewer customers ordering that sweet treat to finish off their meal. But, is the rise of Ozempic to blame?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Paul Knapp, the Firefighting Chef, Dee Laffan, Food Writer and Adrian Martin, Owner of Wildflower Restaurant in Blackrock.

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.

What did the band 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 us through the iconic Beach Boys album: ‘Pet Sounds’…

Would you stand on a flight to save money?

It’s been spoken about before, but it seems to be one step closer to reality.

New rollercoaster style standing seats could be ready as soon as 2026.

So, how much comfort are we willing to lose to save cash?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Managing Director of Freedom Travel & Solo Travel Ciara Mooney, Ariana Dunne from Irish Country Magazine, Senior aviation analyst Simon Daly and more.

It’s your big day, the dress is perfect, the flowers are blooming, and all eyes are on you... but, wait, what happened to your hair?! Or your makeup by mid-ceremony?

Joining Andrea to discuss the biggest glam mistakes brides can make on their big day is Tara Fay, Wedding Planner, Laura Lou Kearney, Luxury Bridal Hair Stylist and Michelle Regazzaoli Stone, Makeup Artist.

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…

As we approach summer, many are considering the costs of a festival-filled season. With soaring ticket prices, are young people finding themselves adjusting their budgets, cutting back on clubbing nights to save for festival tickets? Could the cost of attending a major festival now rival that of a week-long holiday abroad?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Ashley Chadomoyo Malone, Dublin DJ and young festival-goer, Daniel Browne, one of the Founders & Owners of Sea Sessions, Gareth Dunleavy, Curator of the ‘Oasis WTS’, Nick McKay from the ‘Roll With It’ Oasis tribute act and more.

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

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital 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 any issues you might face during pregnancy…

Are we becoming less polite?

Listener Sarah got in touch with the show with an email that proposed that question.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Tina Koumarianos, Etiquette Expert and Michelle Harding from the School of Life.