Lunchtime Live

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.

Ciara Treacy from the Newstalk Digital Team joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces!

This week, Andrea has been speaking to listeners about widowhood, and what it’s like to continue without their loved one. Today, that continues, and she is joined by more listeners to hear their experiences…

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

Andrea will be joined by an expert 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, Andrea is joined by Community Midwife Jean Kavanagh to discuss everything you need to know about the Domino scheme.

Barcelona has banned tourist tat; no more billboard menus on the street to attract tourists, pestering waiters and all outdoor furniture needs to look the same.

So, is this a good thing? And should we follow suit in Ireland?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank McDonald, Dublin author and Journalist.

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses…

Andrea is joined by Abi Buckley, who was 17 when her wish was granted…

Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet! Every cent matters. Donate online atmakeawish.ie/donate.

With the furor of the past few weeks, a 10 cent excise cut on fuel took effect at midnight last night.

Will the government’s supports have an impact, and is there faith that anything will really change?

Andrea is joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator, as well as listeners, to discuss.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA, to answer any of your questions about navigating Dublin Airport!

Duncan Tout, a carpenter, has given up his job to become his dog’s social media manager. Yes, you heard that correctly!

Duncan joins Andrea to talk about TJ the French Bulldog.

Based on yesterday’s conversation on the show about widowhood, and the different experiences of it, Andrea is joined by more listeners to hear their stories…

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, passed away yesterday at the age of 73…

Joining Andrea to look back on her legacy is Sean from Leo’s Tavern in Donegal Musician Brian Kennedy, Noel Cunningham, former Donegal Person of the Year and Kathryn Mason, Publicist for Moya’s first two solo albums.