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  • Today · 15 min

    Is it ever too late to learn how to swim?

    Is it ever too late, and why when it’s a life skill that could save help safe another person’s life, should it perhaps be mandatory in schools? Journalist Edaein O’Connell and Mick McCormack, Head Coach at Dolphin Swimming Club along with listeners joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

  • Today · 7 min

    How manky is your mattress?

    According to news researcher, an average of 103 cups of tea will be drunk, 18 breakfasts will be had and 9 food and drink spillages will take place on the average mattress. So how important is it to take care of your mattress? Mattress Mick joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

  • Today · 13 min

    Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

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

  • Today · 20 min

    Ryder Cup accommodation costing thousands

    Are you looking forward to the Ryder Cup? And have you ever considered renting out your own place? Amidst huge demand for tickets and accommodation, the Irish Times have been reporting on some of the properties currently for rent. Andrea was joined by Lorna Cahill, Owner of an Air BnB in West Clare, John Burke, CEO of the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point and David O’Donovan, General Manager County Sligo Golf Club along with listeners to discuss.

  • Yesterday · 7 min

    The Home Squad: Fireplaces

    We’re heading into the colder months so what are your options when it comes to Fireplaces and Stoves? Jenny Sheehan, Co-Founder of HomePage.ie and Co-Host of rip it up: The Renovations Podcast and Emma Delaney from April & the Bear joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

  • Yesterday · 10 min

    How to get started on Vinted

    With the exponential rise in Vinted, what are the top tips and tricks you should know before you to start buying and selling. Anna McHugh, Head of PR An Post, Bronwyn Thompson, Owner Mira Mira in Sandymount and Caroline Rushe from @my_crazy_life_caroline on Instagram joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

  • Yesterday · 4 min

    Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15-years in prison

    Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15-years in prison for historical sex offences against two women when they were children. Rachel Morrogh, Chief Executive Officer at the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre joined Andrea on the show.

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Are Santa experiences too expensive?

    As we head into the winter months, and the sleigh bells start to ring, we have Santa sending his helpers all over the world for some Santa experiences. But why are Santa experiences so expensive? Andrea was joined on the show by Brian one of Santa’s helpers in Explorium, Anne Sheeran personal finance content creator and Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder along with listeners to discuss.

  • Yesterday · 13 min

    More support needed for Brain tumour patients

    2 years ago Amy Traynor had just welcomed her baby boy when she received a devastating brain tumour diagnosis. Amy joined Andrea on the show to highlight the need for more information and support for those who are newly diagnosed.

  • Wednesday · 9 min

    Do headphones damage your hearing?

    Andrea was joined on the show by Max Fletcher, Audiologist with Hidden Hearing and Colin Baker, AKA Gadget Guy Colin and CEO of Back from the Future IT Support to discuss if headphones damage your hearing.

  • Wednesday · 6 min

    Reasons to be Happy: Kelly Clarkson, Jedward, Line of Duty

    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 face.

  • Wednesday · 25 min

    Listener reaction to public sector strike

    Andrea was joined on the show by listeners who go in touch to share their views on the public sector strike taking place today as more than 300,000 public sector workers including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants take strike action over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.

  • Wednesday · 13 min

    Drug debt intimidation

    Andrea was joined on the show by Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical Director and Founder of the Priority Medical Clinic, which is a private outpatient addiction treatment and rehabilitation to discuss the issue of drug debt intimidation.

  • Wednesday · 8 min

    Making Babies: Secondary Infertility

    Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, 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 secondary infertility.

  • Wednesday · 14 min

    Public sector strike across the country

    300,00 workers striking across the country in action over public pay deal. Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss the strikes taking place and how they are impacted by them.

  • Wednesday · 20 min

    Do you support the public sector strikes?

    300,000 public sector workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning, with schools, medical appointments, courts and other services affected. Andrea spoke to some of those who are on the picket lines along with listeners.

  • Tuesday · 8 min

    Ask the Expert: Saving on gas and electricity

    As the weather gets colder, your gas and electricity bill can easily run away from you and balloon in price. So, what are some things we can do to make sure that doesn’t happen? Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie joins Andrea to discuss this and answer listener questions!

  • Tuesday · 10 min

    Are you a fan of advent calendars?

    Advent calendars have already hit the shelves across the country, with some of them in high demand. From chocolate to beauty and toys, are they worth the hype? Joining Andrea to discuss is Denis Cronin, who is @digitaldinny on social media, Beauty Editor with Evoke.ie Laura Bermingham and Shannen Greene, sustainability de-influencer.

  • Tuesday · 17 min

    Secondary infertility and the emotions of trying to conceive

    Actor Aisling Kearns documented her journey trying to conceive her second baby, sharing the months and months of negative pregnancy tests and the toll it took emotionally… She joins Andrea, as well as Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of bestseller ‘Still Trying to Conceive’ to discuss.

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