Lunchtime Live

Is it time we looked at redrawing our county borders? Associate Professor of Politics at DCU, Dr Eoin O'Malley thinks so.

Andrea was joined by callers to get their views...

It’s the story that just keeps rumbling on – Philip Schofield. This Morning went ahead as usual this morning, with Presenters Allison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary acknowledging that "we know we happen to be in the news at the moment".

Brendan O’Loughlin, Presenter of 98FM'S Big Breakfast joined Andrea with the latest...

There are more short-term holiday lets available on Airbnb than long-term rentals listed on Daft.ie in all 26 counties. That is according to new data compiled by Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte.

There are almost 100-times more properties available on Airbnb for short-term let in Co Kerry than rental properties on Daft. In west Donegal, for example, there are 572 properties available on Airbnb - with just one rental property on Daft for €2,800 a month.

Is this problem getting out of hand? Just last week we saw homelessness figures reach an all time high 12,259 registered homeless in Ireland in April.

Andrea was joined by callers to discuss...

Cork woman, Georgina O’Shea and her husband Ken, have welcomed a new miracle baby girl after 23 miscarriages.

Georgina joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss her story...

Have you ever felt intimidated when going to the gym?

A new trend on TikTok has seen people addressing and calling out what is known as ‘Gym-Timidation’.

Andrea was joined by Gillian Hynes, owner and personal trainer from Body Project and other listeners to discuss...

Writing in the Irish Independent today, Anne Atkins says the implication that a grandparent has nothing better to do with their time than provide free childcare – all day, every day – is downright demeaning.

Do you think grandparents should be paid for minding their own grandchildren?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

Tina Turner - one of rock's great vocalists and most charismatic performers - has died aged 83, her spokesperson has confirmed.

In a statement, they said: "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

Andrea was joined by listeners to hear their memories of the legendary singer…

Dublin Airport has warned passengers that there are no more spaces in its car parks for the coming days.

6,200 spaces that were previously available have been taken out of the system following the sale of the Quick Park facility.

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

It’s 11 years today since Wexford Student Nicola Furlong was murdered in Tokyo, a crime that shook the Country.

Nicola’s dad Andrew joined Andrea Gilligan on the show...

France has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions – is that something we should consider too?

Andrea Gilligan was joined by callers to discuss...