Lunchtime Live

For 40 years, The George has been at the heart of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ community and nightlife scene. As the iconic venue marks this major milestone, Andrea is joined by General Manager Daragh Flynn, Davina Devine and more to reflect on its history, its impact, and the memories made there over four decades.

Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all?

For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out?

For this first edition of Finance Matters, Andrea is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss tackling your finances, and answer any of your questions!

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World, author and podcaster Nicola Tallant, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about gangland journalism!

One of the most recognisable and loved voices on the planet, Sir David Attenborough, turns 100 today!

How much of a fan are you? Have you ever met him?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmental and Wildlife Consultant, Tina Claffey, Wildlife Photographer and listeners.

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Ovarian cancer is often referred to as a ‘silent’ cancer, because its symptoms can be vague and easily mistaken for everyday issues. In Ireland, hundreds of women are diagnosed each year, often at a later stage…

Joining Andrea to share her experience is listener Dee Flannelly, as well as Dr Claire Thompson, a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.

When is the right time to move home? This is a question facing many Irish emigrants, whether they be living in Sydney, Singapore or Seville - this decision is not one taken lightly...

Mum of two, Andrea, has been documenting her family's move home from Australia on Tiktok (@homeandfaraway).

Andrea is joined by listeners, including Andrea, to hear their stories…

Eamon Torsney from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week you might have missed!

With the rising cost of tickets, many people are missing out on sporting events and concerts…

Have you missed out on any of these events due to ‘ticketflation’?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Siobhan O’Neill Whyte from Mams.ie, as well as listeners.

The good weather is certainly returning, and hopefully here to stay, so it’s time to get the garden furniture out of the shed!

This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things garden furniture.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Brian Burke, Woodie’s DIY & Garden Expert and RTÉ Super Garden Judge.

Andrea’s guest has been expected to pay €276.42 in custom’s charges for her own Kindle after leaving it in a hotel in London…

Celeine joins Andrea to explain what happened, and Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Caitríona Redmond, joins to discuss.