Lunchtime Live

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Professor Janice Walsh, Consultant Oncologist joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

A county Down runner is being praised for his sportsmanship after he stopped and helped a struggling competitor across the line at the Boston Marathon.

Aaron Beggs joins Andrea to discuss what happened.

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With great weather here today, and hopefully for the next week, how are you planning to use the sunshine?

Joining Andrea to discuss how they’re spending the day is Irish Examiner Columnist, Caitríona Redmond, Clinical Psychologist and author Malie Coyne, Tony Smith, known as tonytravels10 on social media and more.

Can you remember a friendship break-up? How did it affect you?

Whether it was a slow drift apart or something more serious like a betrayal, the breakdown of a friendship after many years can be especially painful...

So, how do you best navigate them?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Psychologist Niamh Delmar and Writer and Podcaster Esther O'Moore Donohoe.

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Do you feel safe as a cyclist on our roads?

56% of people surveyed by Cycling Ireland believe that roads are becoming more dangerous year‑on‑year…

Joining Andrea to discuss is Kevin Jennings from the Irish Cycling Campaign, as well as listeners.

If you’re thinking about renovating your home, whether it’s a small refresh or a big overhaul, it can feel overwhelming before you even lift a hammer. Today we’re talking about how to start a home renovation properly so you don’t waste money or make costly mistakes. 

Quantity Surveyor Patricia Power joined us ahead of the PTSB Ideal Home Show along with Sarah Doyle, Interior Stylist & Designer from Retwigged.

Are you still apprehensive about buying an EV or has the fuel crisis changed your opinion? 

New research out today says EVs are now over €2,300 cheaper on average than the most popular petrol and diesel cars. Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.ie joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

If you’re on a housing hunt at the moment, you may have noticed the use of AI in property advertisements. Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers, Ciaran Mulqueen from Crazy House Prices and Helen O’Keefe from Auctioneera joined Andrea to discuss,

Do we need more public pools in this country? Yesterday we spoke about the lack of public pool facilities after Robert got in touch with the programme.... 

Now this is a nationwide problem. Andrea was joined by callers to discuss.