Lunchtime Live

New advice out today says that children and adults should take Vitamin D supplements every day til mid-March. 

We hear so much about different supplements and it’s hard to know which advice you should pay attention to, and what to ignore. 

Andrea was joined by Registered Dietician Orla Walsh to discuss...

We have made a new year’s resolution on the show this year to look on the brighter side of life.  

Our new item Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy, will look at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.  

As the cold snap continues, it's pretty gloomy outside and now more than ever we need a reason to be happy!   

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

Have you attended a women’s sports event? 

Well if not, you’re not alone. New Research by LIDL and Red C show that almost 60% of Irish people have never attended a live women's sporting event in this country while almost half (46%) saying that men’s sport is generally better to watch. 

Andrea was joined by Alanna Cunnane, Sports journalist and listeners to discuss...

Pope Francis has called for a global ban on surrogacy, saying it’s "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child. 

Andrea Gilligan was joined by Senator Mary Seery Kearney and others to discuss...  

How should we market Ireland abroad? 

From the 10 year anniversary of the wild Atlantic way to Ireland being the home of Halloween -Tourism Ireland are launching their plans to attract visitors to Ireland in 2024 – how do you think we should focus on?  

Andrea was joined by Eugene Garrihy, Dublin Bay Cruises, Chris McCarthy, Manager of Achill Tourism and Senator Roisin Garvey to discuss...

A Dublin city centre laneway that is known for drug use, violence and anti-social behaviour is being shut to the public. 

Dublin city councillors voted to shut Harbour Court to the public because of the issues that they’ve been unable to control.  

Andrea was joined by Sinn Féin Councillor for Dublin City, Janice Boylan, Former Lord Mayor and Dublin City Councillor, Hazel Chu and more to discuss...

Coming back after January, 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.

Anne Marie Boyhan, Holistic Sleep Expert, founder of the Sleep Care Company and Author of the 'Sleep Journal' joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

Two-year-old Joey from Tullamore has overcome more hurdles in his short life that many people encounter over 50 years. 

After being diagnosed with a rare condition, his family are now hoping to raise enough money to bring him to America for life changing surgery. 

Joey’s mother Natalie joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live today...

Dr Nina Byrnes joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries...

A year ago we were contacted by Kate. Kate spoke to us about the issues she was having working in the HSE, which she said was rife with bullying. 

It kicked off a huge conversation that reached all corners of the country – people rang and emailed in their droves to tell us about their experiences. 

One year on, Andrea was joined by David Cullianne TD, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson and others who joined us last year to discuss...