Lunchtime Live

Having friends with different personality types can be a difficult thing to navigate. Some friends are more fiery than others while some are more timid and others are more anxious. So what are the best ways to make sure everyone gets along around the Christmas period? 

Life coach Mark Fennell joined Andrea to discuss...

Happy Thanksgiving! Lunchtime Live was LIVE from The Friends Experience in Dublin today. To celebrate all things Thanksgiving, Andrea Gilligan was joined by comedian, Jim Elliot, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad and Law Lecturer in NUIG, Larry Donnelly...

The number of women that have taken up self defence classes has gone up 1,000% (one thousand) percent in the past few years.

Some people are calling for self defence to be taught in schools.  

Is that a good idea? Or is it just another thing to put on schools? 

Andrea was joined by Anthony Cunnane, who teaches Krav Maga nationwide, Oisin, owner of Compound Martial Arts in Dublin, Eric Nelligan, Assistant Principal at St Munchin's College Limerick and other listeners to discuss...

The Journal of Traumatic Stress has published research showing that Irish people deal with grief better than most.

Andrea was joined by Brianna Parkins, Columnist with Irish Times and Liza Clancy, Death Doula on Lunchtime Live to discuss...

Does Irish music need more play time across Irish radio stations? Today, the Oireachtas Media Committee will to day discuss the importance of airplay in promoting Irish music.

For more on this Andrea was joined by singer songwriter, RuthAnne, music journalist Danny McElhinney, musician Jack O'Rourke and more to discuss...

Is fat shaming still common in society? Singer Cliff Richard was on ITV's This Morning yesterday and came out a story in which he commented on Elvis Presley's weight.

Is it ever ok to comment on somebody’s weight? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

We are very nearly in the festive season – the Late Late Toy Show is on this Friday and next week we are into December. 

But, have you found yourself dreading the rush into Christmas? Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed with the obligation to meet friends and family and to go to work functions?  

Has a holiday - which is meant to be a relaxing time - turned into a time endless plans and obligations and in which you have no free time?  

Andrea was joined by Tara O'Connor from The Designed Table and listeners to discuss...

One listener Raymond got in touch with Lunchtime Live because of a situation he’s dealing with in the house he shares...

A legal loophole in the Road Traffic Act means some drivers have been able to avoid penalty points if they just get a disqualification from driving for one day. 

Some drivers have even been allowed to pick the day themselves. So for example could chose a Sunday – when they’re not working and don’t need to car. 

The Taoiseach has said he’s going to close all these loopholes. Do we take road safety seriously enough in this country? 

Andrea was joined by Evan O’Dwyer is a Solicitor specialising in road traffic law, Susan Grey, Founder of the Road Safety Group PARC and more to discuss...

Listeners joined Andrea Gilligan last week on Lunchtime Live to discuss eating disorder services in Ireland.

On Friday, parents of children dealing with eating disorders staged a peaceful protest and march at the Department of Health, calling for eating disorder services reform. 

Today, Andrea was joined by Seán and Dee to discuss their experiences...