Lunchtime Live

All week we’ve been discussing different aspects of living with ADHD as an adult, from getting a diagnosis, parenting with ADHD and navigating relationships. Today, we’re looking at how we as a society can make things better…

Joining Andrea to discuss is Fiona Meehan, Principal at Beaumont BNS in Mahon, Jon Slattery from Trilogy Media and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.

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

More than 8,600 homes were advertised as short-term lets nationwide in March, compared with just 2,100 listed for private rent on Daft.ie.

The figures, from housing charity Threshold, highlight growing pressure in the rental market and have prompted calls for the Government to enforce new short-term letting rules later this year.

But it also raises a question: while many people are frustrated by the shortage of rental homes, do we also contribute to the problem when we book short-term accommodation ourselves when travelling?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

We might be all chat about Jessie Buckley today, but it’s not Kerry’s first brush with Hollywood!

Freelance journalist Édaein O' Connell and Newstalk’s resident Kerry man Josh Crosbie join Andrea to discuss some of the movies that have been filmed in the Kingdom.

While it may be Jessie Buckley fever in her hometown of Killarney today, the last minute preparations for stylists and design teams in LA are also in full swing.

So, what can we expect to see Jessie Buckley in for the Oscars ceremony, and could she wear something from an Irish designer?

Designer Don O’Neill, who dressed stars including Oprah for the Academy Awards, and Stylist Corina Gaffey join to discuss.

Killarney attracts huge tourist numbers every year, and one of the big attractions is the Jaunting cars. Andrea wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and puts her feet up to see Killarney in style! 

Calvin Tangney from Killarney Jaunting Cars joins Andrea!

Not only is it buzzing down here ahead of the Oscars, the Killarney St Patrick’s Festival kicks off this weekend too!

Andrea is joined by father and son craic merchants, Derry and Tadhg Fleming, who are judging this year’s parade.

Parenthood can be a challenge at the best of times, but how do you navigate the hurdles if you have ADHD?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Parent doing research on parenting and ADHD in DCU and David Condon, expert in ADHD in children who runs a parenting workshop for kids with ADHD.

Not only is it the home county of Jessie Buckley - Kerry is a tourist destination for many, but how is the summer season shaping up? And, how are things looking for St Patrick’s Day?

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins Andrea to discuss.

It’s an exciting weekend ahead with Oscar fever hitting Kerry as Jessie Buckley is up for Best Actress award!

Andrea is broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney today and is joined by Sean and Carol Buckley, Brendan Fuller and Fiona Crowley to share in the excitement ahead of the awards!