Lunchtime Live

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 what to expect if you need an emergency c-section.

Crumlin GAA's Pearse Park pitch had just been brought back into use in time for the start of the busy Championship season after months of repairs. Sadly, the new pitch has since been scorched and covered in glass and other debris on Monday night after a car rammed down the gates of the park, before being set on fire.

While many of these players have been training hard for the championship season and with pitches already in short supply, what does this mean for the players and how are the people in the area feeling?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Ger Gavigan from Crumlin GAA Club.

It has been reported that acclaimed Irish singer songwriter and guitarist Glen Hansard has passed away…

Known for being the frontman of The Frames, Outspan Foster in ‘The Commitments’ and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards in 2008 for ‘Falling Slowly’ from the musical ‘Once’, which he co-wrote.

Andrea is joined by Singer-Songwriter Kiera Dignam, Danny McElhinney from the Irish Mail on Sunday, Musician Ryan O’Shaughnessy and more to look back on his life and legacy.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Ellen McSweeny with Irish Blood Transfusion Service to answer all of your questions about blood donation.

A tireless campaign by Irish man Stuart McHugh has seen a bit of Gaeilge included in a ride in Disneyland Paris.

Stuart joins Andrea to discuss what happened…

Should our streets be renamed to remove any links with colonialism?

A group called Lasair Dhearg, a socialist republican organisation, has claimed responsibility for putting makeshift white placards on street signs which are connected to colonialism. However, Dublin City Council are set to remove them.

But, should they consider changing the names?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Independent Councillor Nial Ring, Architect Róisín Murphy, Architectural Historian Emma Gileece and listeners.

A new report says that Gen Z is losing money because they are too scared to ask their friends for money.

But, is this a generational problem? Would you ask your friend to Revolut you for a taxi or pay you back for a drink?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author Malie Coyne, Terry Prone Columnist with the Irish Examiner & Chair Of The Communications Clinic and listeners.

Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!

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With temperatures rising to 40 degrees across Europe, many people are choosing to enjoy the sun in Ireland instead of venturing abroad.

However, for many, their staycations are often shorter and not as luxurious due to the high costs of accommodation and price inflation.

We want to hear from some of our listeners, how much did you spend on your staycation, and was it worth it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Travel Writer, Nicola Brady, Eugene Garrihy from Dublin Bay Cruises and listeners.

It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.

This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Heather McKee Behaviour Change Specialist and Irish Life Ambassador and Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan to discuss keeping your health on track over the summer.