Lunchtime Live

Tens of thousands of people took to the city of Dublin yesterday to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Tourists and locals alike gathered in their droves, with many celebrating on the streets while others filled bars and restaurants, partying well into the night.

This morning, those returning to the city center were met with the aftermath of the festivities. Streets were strewn with litter, broken glass, and, in some cases, vomit lining the paths, offering a stark glimpse into the scale of the celebrations…

How filthy is Dublin city today, and what does this say about the people living or visiting our capital?

Joining Andrea to discuss is owner of Martin Gear Jewelers, Martin Gear, Mary Harkin from Rory’s Fishing Tackle in Temple Bar, as well as listeners.

Dr Brian King from Drumcondra Medical joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Jessie Buckley has made history by becoming the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars when she scooped the award for her performance in Hamnet! 

Brendan Fuller, cousin of Jessie Buckley, Mayor of Killarney Councillor Martin Grady, Joan Butler, Music Teacher at Jessie Buckley's former Secondary School, Ursuline Secondary School in Thurles and Marie Linehan from the Kerry Film Festival all joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss.

Postnatal Depression can affect anybody, but recognizing the signs isn’t always easy. 

Dr Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist, is with me to talk about her experience. 

Almost 39,000 participants walked a record of 6.9 million steps in January this year as part of the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge.  

Despite it being one of the wettest January’s on record. Many GAA clubs did not let that stop them as they braced the wind and rain to take on the challenge.  

Rory O’Connor, Known by many of you as Rory’s Stories on social media was one of the ambassadors of the Healthy Clubs steps challenge and joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss.

It’s the Pod Squad time! 

Ciaran Bradley from our Digital Team and Ellen Butler from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss Alan Carr’s Life’s a Beach’ podcast.

A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy the variety of food. 

The survey commissioned by Fine Gael, found that parents were very critical of how the food is presented and feel that a cold lunch alternative should be given.  

We want to know, what do you think? Are these hot school meals fit for purpose or should they be completely changed?  

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Director and author Neil Jordan, who has directed films such as Michael Collins, Interview with a Vampire, The Crying Game and more joins Andrea to answer any of your questions!

Sun, sea and… Cheltenham?

Why are so many people flocking to sunnier climates to watch the Cheltenham races?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Johnny Ward from Off the Ball’s Racing Pod, Zoe Harris, Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach and listeners.

Many families will be sitting down to watch some telly over the weekend and Louis Theroux’s new documentary ‘Inside The Manosphere’ is essential viewing.

It raises questions around misogyny, toxic masculinity and will leave parents wondering what can be done to protect their sons and daughters…

Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Times Columnist and Mother of 7, Jen Hogan, Family Psychotherapist, Dr Richard Hogan, Dannielle McKenna, Project Manager of Rialto Youth Project and more.