Lunchtime Live

Following the devastating earthquake in Morocco, the death toll is now close to 3,000 people. It was a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in the North African country's history, that struck 72km southwest of the city of Marrakesh. 

Andrea was joined by Russell, from Bangor in Down who is living in Marrakesh and Asia from Cork who has since returned home…

Working from home is apparently playing havoc with our diets! We’re far more likely to snack on indulgent things and eat more often when doing the day job from the comfort of your own home. That is according to a new survey by Compass Group Ireland.

Andrea was joined by Keelin O'Dwyer, Behavioural Psychologist to discuss...

The school day routine has arrived back in families lives with a bang. However, uniforms are still a contentious issue among parents. How do you feel about school uniforms? Are they old fashioned? Or do they still serve a purpose? 

Andrea was joined by parents and listeners to discuss...

Mother of four Shannon Meenan Browse from Derry sadly died last month following gastric sleeve surgery abroad. Her family wants to tell Shannon’s story to warn others of the possible risks of having this surgery overseas. Shannon’s Dad Shane and Brother Conneith joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss…

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have apologised over the weekend after character letters they wrote for their former That 70’s Show co-star Danny Masterson were made public.  

Masterson was sentenced last week to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women at his Californian home in the early 2000s. 

In their character letters, Kunis and Kutcher described Masterson as a decent human and a “role model” for others.  

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

A video of ‘buskers’ in Cork has gone viral because people are complaining about the quality. It’s someone dressed up as a leprechaun, blaring a dance edit of the song ‘Stand by Me’. 

Should the standard of street performers be subject to regulation? Andrea was joined by David Owens, busker and musician, Oliver Moran Green Councillor for Cork City North East, Kevin Hurlihy, from Cork Business Association and Iman from Dulce Bun House in Cork to discuss...

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite across the country, Newstalk is here to help with a new online series highlighting the best ways to save on your bills.

Cut-the-Cost will offer tips and advice on how to save on everything from energy and the weekly shop to modern essentials like broadband and phone contracts.

Caoimhseach Connolly, from our news team has done the hard work and sourced the best deals...

Should certain breeds of dogs be fully banned? 

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has announced she has commissioned urgent advice on outlawing American XL Bully dogs after she highlighted an “appalling” attack on an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham. 

Is it time that certain breeds were fully banned? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

As you may have heard Ryanair Michael O’Leary was hit in the face with two cream pies yesterday while preparing to deliver a petition to the European Commission president in Brussels.   

Is it ok to pie someone you don’t agree with? What do you think – is this an acceptable form of protest? 

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

A new plan for Dublin’s North Inner city will see community safety wardens on the streets. 

They’ll focus on areas like Wolfe Tone Square and O’Connell Street. It comes after weeks of crime in the city centre being put under the spotlight.  

The wardens would be employed by Dublin Town to observe and report issues of anti-social behaviour. 

Andrea was joined by Gerry Farrell, Operations Director at DublinTown and other listeners to discuss...