Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live

By NewstalkSociety & Culture
Download on the App Store

Lunchtime Live episodes

  • Should we allow children to get bored?
    With the school holidays kicking off today, is there pressure on children to always be doing something?
    Are kids able to be bored anymore?
    Andrea was joined by, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor, Paenting life coach, Laura Guckian and callers.
    33 min
  • Consumer Corner: Securing accommodation for Taylor Swift
    Rachel got in touch with the show due to her hotel in Dublin cancelling her accommodation in Dublin for Taylor Swift and relocated her over 10km from the city center.
    Daniel and Chloe also got in touch with similar issues.
    Sinead Ryan, presenter on The Home Show on Newstalk joined Andrea on the show to discuss…
    20 min
  • Seating on Hill 16: 'Don't wait until an accident happens'
    Several fans were ejected from Croke Park after a brawl broke out between supporters of Armagh and Monaghan. A video of the fighting was widely shared online over the weekend.
    The GAA has warned that Hill 16 could be converted to seating if fighting continues.
    Should Hill 16 be converted to seating? Andrea spoke to callers to hear their opinions.
    19 min
  • Summer Memories with Alison Curtis
    Our summer memories series returns where we chat with some well-known faces and reminisce over those long summer days! 
    Today FM Presenter Alison Curtis joined Andrea in studio...
    14 min
  • Families being priced out of Dingle
    Do we prioritize tourists too much over locals? Census figures show that Dingle is the town with the oldest population in Ireland and young families are being out-priced from buying where they’re from.
    Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor in Dingle Breandán Fitzgerald and callers to discuss being priced out of Dingle...
    13 min
  • Where do RTÉ go from here?
    Yesterday was another day of revelations from RTÉ as the controversy deepens. RTÉ management was before the Public Accounts Committee and I think it is fair to say it didn’t reflect well on them.
    They have been accused of using a “slush fund” to spend €275,000 on corporate hospitality in Japan and Spain and on Irish Rugby Football Union tickets.
    Andrea Gilligan was joined by taxpayers to discuss where do RTÉ go from here?...
    28 min
  • E-scooters 'fill a gap' in the Irish transport system
    One in seven people want e-scooters banned altogether.
    A survey by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva Insurance also revealed about a quarter of us think e-scooters should have to pay tax and insurance regardless of how quick they can go.
    Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…
    19 min
  • Women for Election appoints male CEO: ‘A real pity’ - Doherty
    Women4Election yesterday announced their new CEO as Brian Sheehan and it caused a huge backlash online.
    Is it really a good idea for Women4 Election, an organisation that helps women get elected to the local and national government, to hire a man in their most senior role?
    Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty, Linda, John and more to discuss...
    31 min

About Lunchtime Live

From the publisher's feed

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing 

More shows like Lunchtime Live

Documentary on One Podcast by RTÉ Documentary on One

Documentary on One Podcast

194 Listeners

Documentary on Newstalk by Newstalk

Documentary on Newstalk

7 Listeners

Liveline by RTÉ Radio 1

Liveline

74 Listeners

Newstalk Breakfast by Newstalk

Newstalk Breakfast

6 Listeners

Down To Business by Newstalk

Down To Business

2 Listeners

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan by Newstalk

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

51 Listeners

The Last Word with Matt Cooper by Today FM

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

50 Listeners

Callan's Kicks by RTÉ Radio 1

Callan's Kicks

56 Listeners

The Pat Kenny Show by Newstalk

The Pat Kenny Show

58 Listeners

Tech Talk with Jess Kelly by Newstalk

Tech Talk with Jess Kelly

2 Listeners

Real Health with Karl Henry by Irish Independent

Real Health with Karl Henry

36 Listeners

Around the World by Newstalk

Around the World

2 Listeners

Taking Stock by Newstalk

Taking Stock

3 Listeners

Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam by Newstalk

Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam

1 Listeners

So You Think You're an Adult by Newstalk

So You Think You're an Adult

4 Listeners

Breakfast Briefing by Newstalk

Breakfast Briefing

1 Listeners

The Home Show with Sinead Ryan by Newstalk

The Home Show with Sinead Ryan

1 Listeners

Travel on The Hard Shoulder by Newstalk

Travel on The Hard Shoulder

0 Listeners

Brendan O'Connor by RTÉ Radio 1

Brendan O'Connor

85 Listeners

Today with David McCullagh by RTÉ Radio 1

Today with David McCullagh

37 Listeners

Crime World by Crime World

Crime World

286 Listeners

The Mario Rosenstock Podcast by Mario Rosenstock

The Mario Rosenstock Podcast

33 Listeners

In The News by The Irish Times

In The News

49 Listeners

The Indo Daily by Irish Independent

The Indo Daily

110 Listeners

Inside the Crime by Newstalk

Inside the Crime

35 Listeners

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy by Ryan Tubridy

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

59 Listeners

Path to Power by Matt Cooper

Path to Power

25 Listeners

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe by Newstalk

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

0 Listeners

Life and Leadership Podcast by Newstalk

Life and Leadership Podcast

0 Listeners

As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement by Newstalk

As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement

9 Listeners

Behind the Story by RTÉ News

Behind the Story

12 Listeners

Breaking The Silence by Newstalk

Breaking The Silence

0 Listeners

Newstalk Daily by Newstalk

Newstalk Daily

0 Listeners