Lunchtime Live

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that cyclists need to create a “culture” of being respectful towards pedestrians and the law. 

He was speaking at a meeting on the Dodder Greenway when he was asked about some of the tension that can arise between cyclists and people walking.  

He said the “conflict” could be reduced by wider cycling and walking paths but he also pointed the finger at ‘cycling culture’. 

Andrea was joined by listeners 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, Andrea was joined by Author Caroline Grace Cassidy to answer some listeners questions...

Talking on the INSPIRE podcast, Home of the year judge Sara Cosgrove has said that having a ‘No Moan zone’ helps her to make good business decisions, but is moaning actually important or can it benefit us? 

Alison Curtis was joined by Terry Prone, Chair Of The Communcations Clinic, Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist and others to discuss...

Earlier in the week American TV host Jon Stewart spoke on his show ‘The Daily Show’ about losing his pet dog Dipper: 

It’s sparked off a huge conversation about losing a pet- something so many of us can relate to, and whether or not it’s taken seriously enough. 

Alison Curtis was joined by pet behaviourist Suzi Walsh and other listeners to discuss...

A global study has found that more than one billion people now living with obesity worldwide. 

In Ireland almost 60% of adults are obese or overweight. 

Alison Curtis was joined by Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity and other listeners to discuss...

Every day we scour the newspapers but often, many great stories from the regional papers don’t make the headlines.

Newstalk's Breakfast Briefing presenter Shane Beatty has rounded up some of the best stories that you might have missed... 

Two Dublin restaurants have been broken into, with their tills taken and their windows smashed – in just the last week. 

Andrea was joined by Robert Hayes from Bootleg restaurant and Big Fan Restaurant, Chef Andrew Rudd, Director of Medley Restaurant and Louise McDonnell, who owns Munchies on Baggot Street...

Looking for a way to maximise your storage space outdoors?

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

Today, of course, is February 29th - a Leap Year Day. According to tradition women are allowed to propose to male suitors today.  

Andrea was joined by Dr. Caroline West, Sex & relationship expert for Bumble Ireland and other listeners to discuss...

It's time for Throwback Thursday, where we look back on things that happened this week in history. 

Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live...