Lunchtime Live

From John B. Keane to PopBaby – Irish theatre has a long and rich theatre tradition.

Today we’re celebrating World Theatre Day and hearing why it’s so special here. 

Andrea was joined by 98fm's Karl Dawson, Edward Hayden, Chef, actor and Chairperson Drama League of Ireland, Amanda Brunker, Writer and Director...

Today is World Bipolar Day. To hear more about what it is like living with bipolar disorder Andrea Gilligan was joined by Bernadette and Liam to discuss...

Apparently almost a quarter of us don’t think our gut health is important. 

Andrea was joined by Dr. Zoe Williams, leading UK expert in lifestyle medicine and gut health to find out...

Shops in the UK have been accused of erasing Easter by selling so-called ‘gesture eggs’ 

The decision to remove the word 'Easter' has sparked anger among Christians who argue that 'without the message of Easter there would be no reason for Easter eggs'.  

Are we erasing religion from religious celebrations? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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.  

Newstalk’s own Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in studio to put a smile on your faces...

Should we introduce a tourist tax in hotels? Would it help or hinder the tourism industry? 

Sinn Féin has called for a tourist tax to be levied on visitors who stay in hotels in Galway City – would you be in favour of this? 

Andrea was joined by Sinn Féin Councillor Daithí Doolan, Ger Flanagan, Youghal Business Alliance Chairman and Founder of Boardwalk Coffee and more to discuss...

Nomophobia is the fear or anxiety of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use it for some reason.

This is a growing phobia amongst people and Andrea was joined by Newstalk's Jess Kelly and

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

Over the next few weeks Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.

Andrea was joined by Jennifer Rock, Owner of The Skin Nerd and ‘Skingredients’ to discuss skincare... 

Millions of euro has gone unclaimed in the first 40 days of plastic bottle and can deposit return scheme.  

So far €1.2 million worth of deposits were returned to customers in the form of vouchers issued by reverse vending machines.  

However, that is only a small fraction of the five million bottles and cans which are sold daily in Ireland daily.   

What has been your experience of the deposit return scheme?  Andrea was joined by listeners and shop owners to discuss...

Politicians downed over €360k worth of booze last year with over 10k pints of Guinness poured at Dail’s two bars   

A pint of the black stuff at Leinster House costs just €5.20 — a fraction of the price of nearby city centre bars.

Andrea was joined by Michael Collins TD, Former Minister Shane Ross and other listeners to discuss...