Lunchtime Live

We’ve decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.

What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Fontaines D.C.

Crime in Dublin’s south-west inner city is more than twice the national average, alongside higher deprivation, lower educational attainment, limited access to facilities, and significantly lower third-level progression rates. 

Does this reflect a wider national pattern of disadvantaged areas being overlooked and under-supported?  

The Michael Jackson biopic is out today, so will you go and see it?

How easy is it for you to separate the art from the artist?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dave from The Cinemile podcast, Film Reviewer Ken Doran and Music Journalist Louise Bruton.

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Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.

98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Yesterday on the show, we discussed how PE in school often puts adults off exercise later in life.

One listener texted in to say that the Government should provide more public swimming pools, if they are serious about people’s physical and mental health.

Robert joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Mary McMorrow, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Swim Ireland, Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal East and more.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.

Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.

This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss everything you need to know about c-sections.

Is your camera roll full of pictures of your pet?

A new survey has revealed that the average pet owner has 20% more pictures of their pet than their partner...

So, just why is this the case?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is 98FM’s Russell Alford and Broadcaster Fionnuala Moran.

Éamonn Donnelly, head of the Civil Service division of Fórsa, says something needs to be done quickly about getting people into work during the fuel crisis.

He wants the Department to look at cutting back on in-office attendance and offering some support to help cover the cost of commuting when people do have to come in.

What do you think? Should more people be encouraged to work from home to save on fuel and help ease traffic on Irish roads?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Media Relations Director with Fórsa, Niall Shannahan, Chief Business Officer at Arachas Insurance Brokers and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland, Julie Galbraith, and listeners.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Kerry Hanaphy, owner of Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinic to answer any of your questions when it comes to skincare!

Some listeners may have noticed that the 90s are back.

Whether it be the music, the fashion, the lack of smartphones, or all of the above, the 90s nostalgia is in full swing, but why do we seem to love this era so much?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Freelance Journalist Chrissie Russell and Saoirse Hanley, Journalist at the Independent…