Lunchtime Live

Three out of four parents aren’t able to get their child a place in secondary school. 

An unpublished Department of Education report has revealed that nearly 50% of schools in the country are ‘oversubscribed’ with the highest concentration in the Dublin area, commuter belt counties.  

Adrian Kennedy was joined by parents and listeners to discuss...

According to Fanagan’s Funeral directors the cost of a traditional religious funeral in Ireland can range from €3,500 to €8,500. 

TD Michael Collins is now calling for the reinstatement of the funeral grant which was abolished in 2014.

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Gus Nichols, Managing Director of J & C Nichols, Dublin’s longest established Funeral Directors and others to discuss... 

This year, we are determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier! 

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

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan to discuss...

One Dublin publican has shut down an inner-city laneway by erecting gates at a cost of €20,000 because of persistent anti-social behaviour.  

Gary O’Reilly of O’Reilly’s Bar on Parnell Street claims he erected the gates after years of inaction over crime in the laneway. 

It comes after councillors’ voted, earlier this year, to close another lane in Dublin – Harbour Court, which runs between Abbey Street, Eden Quay and Marlborough Street.  

Is it the best way to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour?  

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Green Party City Councillor Janet Horner and others to discuss...

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting background or working in different jobs.  

Today, Adrian Kennedy was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairman of Whyte's Auctioneers

Listener Stephen got in touch regarding his sleep Apnea - What can be done? We also hear from Anne Mary Boyhan Sleep Expert, founder of the Sleep Care Company. Com 

Photo by Ivan Oboleninov

From Bedridden for 12 years to taking on the Stairway to Heaven walk – Fermanagh woman Shelly Cowan’s recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remarkable. 

As part of Newstalk Goes Green with thanks to SSE Airtricity our Home Squad are looking at ways that renters can go green.  

Architect Roisin Murphy and Hardware Expert Alan Grant joined Adrian with some tricks of the trade to give you tips and advice...

Businesses and Councillors in Bundoran have expressed concern over hundreds of car enthusiats planning to gather in the town on St Patricks day. 

Will the meet up cause chaos in the town on one of the busiest days of the year? 

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Michael McMahon, Sinn Fein Councillor in Bundoran and others to discuss...

Sineád Lucey Brennan was just 28 when she suffered a haemorrhagic stroke while working out in the gym. 8 years on, she wants to help other people who might be struggle to find supports and services...