Lunchtime Live

A fascinating story of three long lost siblings, adopted and grew up without knowing each other has taken another turn. 

In 2020, the two of the siblings were reunited on the ITV show ‘Long-Lost Family’. The show brought about the discovery of another brother. 

Recently, it has come to light from the Indo Daily Podcast that there may be a fourth sibling out there.

Andrea was joined by two of those siblings Helen and David, to tell their story...

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... 

A balaclava, a cannabis joint along with a screwdriver and pliers were among the floral tributes at hitman Tristan Sherry's funeral this week.    

Why are displays like this allowed at funerals?  

Do they glorify criminality?  

Andrea was joined by Fr Aquinas Duffy and more listeners to discuss...

Yesterday we spoke to Aolish and Michelle about their experiences with postnatal depression. And it seemed to really strike a chord with a lot of people listening. 

One of the things that came up time and time again in your texts was that people just don’t talk about it enough. So we want to talk about it more. 

Andrea was joined by Jemma, Tara and Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline to discuss...

One listener got in touch with Lunchtime Live via a voicenote to complain about people without kids parking parent in and child car spaces.

Andrea was joined by Chrissie Russell and others 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... 

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has questioned how people can attend anti-migration demonstrations during the day while most others are at work.   

Is she being fair assuming that protestors aren’t working? 

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

Brian McIntyre from the SEAI joined Andrea to answer your questions around home energy upgrades...

About one in eight women suffer from postnatal depression after giving birth, but it’s something that many people feel uncomfortable opening up about. 

Andrea Gilligan was joined by Aolish and Michelle to discuss their experiences...

Actress Emma Stone has defended graphic sex scenes in Yorgos Lanthimos's (PRON: LAN – TEE – MOUSE)  Oscar-tipped film Poor Things, saying they are true to her character, Bella’s experience.  

In recent weeks there has also been much discussion around some of the more shocking scenes in Barry Keoghan movie ‘Saltburn’. 

Are there too many sex scenes in movies and TVs shows these days? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...