Lunchtime Live

Natasha O’Brien joined Andrea Gilligan in Limerick to discuss her assaulter Cathal Crotty walking free with a suspended sentence - and to give her reactions to the protests surrounding her case.

Cathal Crotty, a serving member of the Irish Defence Force, attacked O’Brien unprovoked on O’Connell street in Limerick, which left her unconscious.

Seán Kelly MEP, former President of the GAA, joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to remember the legendary commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who passed away at the age of 93.

Supervised drug injection centres are being considered in Limerick if the pilot programme currently running in Dublin is a success.

Some people believe that these centres would be an important tool in reducing drug harm, while Councillor Daniel Butler says that he doesn’t see such centres as a priority for Limerick right now.

To discuss, Andrea is joined by Elisa O’Donovan, Limerick local councillor and resident in the city centre and Michael Guerin, Senior Addiction Therapist at the Cuan Mhuire.

The Cork-Limerick N20 road is to be upgraded to a full motorway, which will cut travel times between the two cities by up to 30 minutes!

It is estimated that it will cost around €2 billion and road users will have to pay via tolls for the improvements. 

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dee Ryan, Former CEO of Limerick Chamber and Fianna Fáil party member.

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!

Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.

This week, Running Coach John Kinsella (@limerickrunning on Instagram) joins to show how running goes hand in hand with self improvement.

John Moran made history by becoming the first ever directly-elected mayor of Limerick City and County.

He joins Andrea in Limerick to discuss his campaign, and what his future plans are for the city.

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Niall Breen from Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer listeners' health queries and questions…

The heat and humidity coming into the summer months is making it impossible for people to sit comfortably, let alone sleep through the night.

The good news is that things as little as a fan or your duvet choice can really make a difference!

Anne Marie Boyhan, Holistic Sleep Expert, Founder of the Sleep Care Company and Author of the 'Sleep Journal' joins Andrea to give her top tips for sleeping well with the warm weather.

We are now well and truly into the summer concert and festival season!  

But, if you are an avid music fan – beware of the talkers…

Emer McLysaght has been writing about this in the Irish Times, asking ‘Is there a case to be made for “no talking” areas at concerts, similar to quiet carriages on trains?’ 

What do you think about that idea?

Andrea is joined by listeners including singer-songwriter Tim McStay to discuss.

What are those phrases from television that have stood the test of time and are still referenced today? And what ones haven’t aged all that well?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo and Dr Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at the DCU School of English.

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