Lunchtime Live

Newstalk is proud to partner with Arc Cancer Support again this year.

Arc Cancer Services provide support to those who have received a cancer diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.

To demonstrate some of the work Arc do, Andrea is joined by Phillipa Lacey Bohannon and her 14-year-old daughter Molly...

If you would like to support Arc, their annual fashion show is on March 27th.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!

We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.

98fm’s Russell Alford and Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom join Andrea to review ‘Call Her Daddy’!

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There are calls for ad bans to be extended to non-alcoholic drinks following the advertising of Guinness 0.0 during the Six Nations rugby games.

Leading alcohol-safety campaigners say this form of advertising needs to be looked at, as while the 0.0 drink contains no alcohol, it clearly displays the Guinness brand name…

What do you think?

Andrea is joined by Dr. Sheila Gilheany is the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, as well as listeners, to discuss.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Movie Director Darren Thornton joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to making a film!

Mr Price’s recent marketing campaign featuring slogans on vans like 'Fancy a Ride', 'Honk for a Hunk' and 'From Hunk to Hero', which have sparked controversy for being offensive.

But, what was the intent behind these slogans, and does the company plan to address the public backlash?

To discuss, Andrea is joined by listener Mary, who got in touch with the show about this…

Gardaí are using ‘bait bikes’ in an attempt to catch would-be thieves.

This follows an increase in the number of bicycles and motorbikes being stolen across the country.

In one operation, in North Dublin, Gardaí deployed a high-end valuable electric motorbike at various theft hot spots.

They kept the bike under surveillance – ready to swoop in if anyone attempted to rob it.

What do you think about this approach from Gardaí? Could it be part of a solution to tackle bike theft?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Are there still stigmas around being a single parent?

Are you told you’re a hero, but not treated like one?

Today is International Single Parents’ Day, and Andrea is joined by single parent and Single Parent Coach at Solas Coaching, Orla Donoghue…

From the stars in Ireland for Patrick’s Day to a bizarre experience for Irish ghost hunters, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

More than 1,000 flights will be affected by the Heathrow closure today.

At least 70 flights to and from Heathrow from airports on the island of Ireland are impacted, including 34 flights at Dublin Airport, 14 at Belfast City Airport and 8 at Shannon.

It’s not yet known the impact this will have on flights over the weekend…

So, have you been impacted?

Andrea is joined by LBC Presenter, Shelagh Fogarty, Dublin Airport Authority Media Relations Manager, Graeme McQueen, Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil Aviation Spokesperson and TD for Clare and listeners to discuss.

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It’s a luxurious week for the Home Squad! This week, Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ & Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Design House to talk about implementing marble into your home.