Lunchtime Live

An investigation shows that some outlets selling electric scooters are openly advising customers how easy it is to flout new safety laws.

Safety precautions aren’t being fully explained to people looking to purchase these e-scooters.

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Colin Baker, Managing Director of Back from the Future Tech Support, Cllr. Conor Keelan in Dundalk and more to discuss.

This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday, we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer.

This week, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Cian Ginty, Editor of Irish Cycle to talk about cycling around Ireland’s Greenways!

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The Oasis ticket saga (unfortunately) continues. There’s been national outrage since last Saturday morning that saw standing ticket prices soar to over €400.  Since then, the Culture Minister and even the Taoiseach have commented on it.

What does this mean for other concerts in the future? Is this something we should put up with?

Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss, including Dave Hanratty, Host of the 'No Encore Music Podcast' and Alan Buckley, Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience.

Former Irish Rugby International Shane Byrne joined guest host Adrian Kennedy this week to share his favourite summer memories!

It’s another action-packed day at the Paralympics in France as team Ireland contend throughout. The sporting day fired away in archery with Kerrie Leonard who unfortunately missed out by just 5 points.

Aisling O’Reilly from Off The Ball joins Adrian Kennedy to discuss the exciting sporting events you can expect today and throughout the weekend.

Passengers who signed up for a dream three year around the world cruise have found themselves stuck in Belfast for the last 3 months after their voyage was beset by delays. 

Holly Hennesy and her cat Captain are on the ship, and join Adrian Kennedy, as well as more guests, to explain more.

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Some children with special needs often need around the clock care. Some of that is provided by schools and respite care.

But when they turn 18 – a lot of that disappears. Parents are suddenly expected to be able to provide 24 hour care. Should there be more support?

Adrian Kennedy is joined by Tom Clonan, Independent Senator and Aisling McNiffe to discuss.

From a reward for a missing cockatoo to a Velodrome in Limerick – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty has a roundup of the stories from around the country this week!

From Taylor Swift to Coldplay, and now Oasis, tickets for gigs are becoming increasingly difficult to secure. Even those with presale codes and loyalty access are struggling to see their favourite artists on tour. Are the ticket providers at fault? Is there a fairer system when it comes to securing concert tickets?
Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Rebecca Cappuccini, Spokesperson for Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI), Elaine Burke, host of the ‘For Techs Sake’ podcast and more to discuss.

With back to school (and general life!) sometimes you need a spot in your home where you can just chill out.

Joining guest host Adrian Kennedy on The Home Squad this week is Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty.