Lunchtime Live

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...

A Garda who was suspended for three years after giving a unclaimed bike to an elderly man during the pandemic and failing to fill out the proper documentation should have all disciplinary charges lifted according to a Garda disciplinary panel.

The case has brought about the conversation around community policing. How involved still are Gardai in the communities they serve and protect? And what is restraining them from engaging with the community as much as they once did?

Joining Andrea to discuss was the president of the Garda Representative Association, Brendan O’Connor. CEO of Irish Ruralink, Seamus Boland. Youth worker Eddie D’Arcy as well as former serving Gardai and listeners of the show.

Albert Arnaiz has caused a scandal in his native Spain with his book ‘SHICRET’ telling men and women how to have an affair and get away with it. 

He calls himself an ‘Infidelity coach’ and he joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live today...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and over the past year or so we’ve spoken to many women about how living with the condition affects them, the services available and what more needs to be done. 

Singer-songwriter RuthAnne Cunningham and Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers joined Andrea to discuss how schoolchildren will soon be taught about the condition...

Image: X via RuthAnne (@thisisruthanne)

Kate Middleton has been photographed by paparazzi following speculation over her whereabouts after undergoing surgery. 

However the British press have decided not to publish this picture but why? 

Andrea was joined by Sarah Hewson, Royal Editor Talk TV and Enda Brady, TV Presenter with TRT World to discuss...

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.

Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology in DCU joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

A new taskforce is to be established to examine measures to strengthen Ireland’s laws on dog control.  

Earlier this year, Minister Heather Humphreys announced that spot fines for serious dog control offences would be tripled from €100 to €300, while increasing funding to dog warden services. 

It is expected that these measures will go even further in enforcing dog control.  

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

This Friday the All Ireland Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous Convention will be held in Clare. 

Young people from all around the country will gather to talk about their experiences with alcohol, sobriety and the drinking culture in Ireland. 

But is alcoholism in Ireland spoken about enough? Two people who will be attending the conference are Sophie and Sean, and they joined Andrea to discuss...

When you think of divorce we often think view it as a sad occasion. But, should it also be something to celebrate? And, is it important to mark the occasion?

Tracey in Waterford joined Andrea to tell her about the unique way in which she is marking her own divorce...

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration! This week Andrea and Sarah looked at recipes for a Tomato and Garlic Pasta and Sweet and Sticky Vegetable Stir Fry with Egg Fried Rice... 

Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.