Lunchtime Live

We’re only days away from the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend!However, across the world celebrations have already started…It begs the question: do the Irish abroad celebrate Paddy’s Day better?To discuss, Andrea is joined by event organisers around the world.Image: AP File

Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them.This week, Andrea is joined by David Dunlea to learn more about being a Jehovah’s Witness.

For this week’s Throwback Thursday, Laura Donnelly from the Newstalk Newsroom joins Andrea to look back on the year that was 2003!

You often hear the adage “comparison is the thief of joy”, but do you find that you are comparing yourself constantly to others online?And, where does that leave us? Does social media make our victories seem small?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the Tough Love Podcast, Keith Russell, Blogger, Podcaster & Mental Health Advocate, Alex Rowley from Newstalk’s Newsroom and more to discuss.

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Andrea is joined by Dr Bart Kuczera, Deputy Medical Director and Fertility Consultant at Beacon CARE Fertility, to discuss how the condition can impact your fertility, and answer your questions.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.This is something that’s been highlighted for a few years on the show, and we intend to keep making it a priority.But, so much of it is still misunderstood…Joining Andrea to discuss and give an overview of the condition is Aoife O’Neill, Consultant Obstetrician and Yvonne Counihan, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis.Also joining to share their personal stories is Doireann Barrett, who runs Cneasú Community and listeners Ali and Leona…

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

More than half of Irish adults say that they gift €50 or more to a niece or nephew for their communion / confirmation.So, what is the going rate for a communion present?Andrea is joined by Tanya Sweeney, Columnist with the Irish Independent as well as listeners to discuss.

Should we go ahead with plans for a Dublin Metro?Yesterday, it emerged that Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has been formally warned that the cost could exceed €23 billion. That is about five times the cost on which approval was originally sought by the National Transport Authority.So, should we put a stop to Metro plans before the price balloons out of control?Andrea is joined by Broadcaster and Architect, Duncan Stewart, as well as listeners, to discuss…

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.98fm’s Russell Alford and Tom Douglas from the Newstalk Newsroom join Andrea to review ‘The Scam Factory’!Image: Wondery