Lunchtime Live

Are you looking for a way to sort out your food pantry and don’t know where to start?

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss pantries and food storage!

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Hazel Burton from The Home Reset.

With the warmer weather comes an increase of some unwanted and often painful guests...

Mosquito season runs from May to October when the weather gets warmer, but it hits its peak in July and August.

But, why do we get bitten by mosquitoes, and how do we avoid them? Joining Andrea to discuss Dr. Michel Dugon, a Zoologist at the School of Nature Sciences at the University of Galway.

Have we a postcode lottery when it comes to our healthcare? Well, it seems with certain things: yes. Just ask MS sufferer James Flanagan from Tipperary.

James joins Andrea to share his story…

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 Shania Twain!

For many people, collecting memorabilia from their favourite sports teams, musicians or artists is more than just a hobby - it's a lifelong passion. Every item tells a story, capturing a special moment in time, and for some collectors, those treasured pieces can also become valuable investments.

Andrea’s guest has spent decades building an extraordinary collection of GAA memorabilia during his time as a referee. Now, he's opening up that collection for a very special reason. Carthage Buckley is preparing to auction a number of these unique items, with all proceeds going to a worthy cause.

He joins Andrea and more to discuss!

Students' unions, who gathered in Cork on Wednesday, say students are commuting long distances, missing meals, and struggling to find affordable places to live.

Cork City has been ranked the second-most expensive place in Ireland for university students, with annual costs estimated at more than €17,500.

Joining Andrea to discuss are members of the MTU and UCC students' unions.

A holiday in Ireland for less than €500 a week for a family of four? There must be some catch? No! Pack up your tent and go camping.

The camping and caravanning sector is booming, but is it something you’d consider?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Con Quill, Chief Executive of the Irish Caravan and Camping Council, Aaron Birchill from the ‘Charlie and Me’ YouTube channel & Camping Crew Podcast and Matt McConnell, Director of Outsider Magazine.

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…

Barnardo's conducted their 2026 back to school survey which revealed that over two thirds of parents are worried about the “outrageous” cost of school uniforms.

More than half of parents said they were concerned about the overall expenses that come with the start of a new school year.

Have you been feeling the pinch in the past few years? Are you worried about back-to-school costs?

Comedian Steve Cummins, Brand Founder and Entrepreneur Claire Clarkson and listeners join Andrea to discuss.

Are you an early bird or a night owl, and does it cause friction in your relationships?

Writing in the Irish Independent today, Saoirse Hanley says that her superpower is naturally being a morning person!

She joins Andrea, as well as Phil Smyth Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator to discuss.