Lunchtime Live

From the cost of a round of drinks to Emmys as Gaeilge – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty has a roundup of the stories from around the country this week.

Hundreds of parents are left ‘in limbo’ as children across the country still haven’t received school bus places. Why is this happening?

To discuss, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Leader of Aontú, Peadar Tóibín as well as parents.

Whether you’re trying to pick paint colours or do a hidden TV wall – our home squad are here to help! 

Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY and Interier Designer Sarah Twigg Doyle of Retwiggd join Andrea to discuss

Photo by Wang Ming

The new 2025 Guinness World Record Book is due out and is celebrating the platinum anniversary of the world's biggest-selling annual book. 

Andrea chats to some of the Irish record holders including - the longest hug, the largest gathering of Dolly Partons and the greatest distance covered driving on ice

We also hear from Craig Glenday, Editor in Chief of the Guinness Book of World Records

From Scooby Doo to Marilyn Monroe – 98fm’s Ciaran O’Connor has loads to chat about on this week’s throwback Thursday. 

Andrea hears from listener Bob who paid over €50 for two adults for a 50-minute train ride each way.

Are train fares too expensive in Ireland?

Image: A train pictured leaving MacBride station in Drogheda. Image: Anze Furlan / Alamy Stock Photo 

Every week- we give you the opportunity to put your questions to the Experts- this week- we're looking at wills. From making them to contesting them, guest presenter Clare McKenna chats to Susan Murphy from MakemyWill.ie

Music superstar Taylor Swift has endorsed vice president Kamala Harris for US president following her debate with Republican rival Donald Trump

But, how important are celebrity endorsements? And, do they make a difference when it comes to elections?   

Guest presenter Clare McKenna chats to Stephen O'Leary, Founder of Online News Media and Social Media Monitoring and Analysis company Olytico

Image: Taylor Swift performing on stage at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, 28/06/2024. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

After 60 years of performing, the Wolfe Tones are set to hang up their mics this year.  

But is their music respected enough? Should we acknowledge the importance of rebel songs more? 

Guest presenter Clare McKenna chat to Wolfe Tone's Brian Warfield and hears from listeners

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.

Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined guest host Clare McKenna in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Picture by: Alamy.com