Lunchtime Live

The skies have been awash with activity the past few weeks, between the supermoon this week, the Northern Lights last week and the comet zipping through the skies this month.But, why is there so much action? David Moore, Chairman of Astronomy Ireland joins Andrea to discuss.

Some people might think there is nothing better than to curl up with a cup of tea and a thousand-page book, but Sir Ian Rankin would disagree…The bestselling Scottish crime fiction writer said there was “no necessity” for crime novels to be longer than 300 pages and that big books “get put at the bottom of the reading list”.What do you think? Are books these days too long? What about modern films? And TV shows?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Author Sheila O’Flanagan, Rory Cashin, Entertainment & Culture Journalist, Sinéad from Tired Mammy Book Club and more.

Are you part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’?This refers to middle-aged adults who are caring for both elderly parents and their own children.Nowadays, with older generations living longer and young people staying at the family home later in life – more and more people may consider themselves part of the Sandwich Generation. Does this sound like your experience?Andrea is joined by The Midlife Coach Alana Kirk and Professor Rose Anne Kenny from Trinity College Dublin to discuss.

From libraries in pubs to rats in Cork, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with his stories from across the country.

Rather than awarding people with the Freedom of the City in Dublin, should we instead have an honours system like they do in the UK?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Mary Manning, Dunnes Stores Striker, Alison Gilliland, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Enda Brady, Journalist and Commentator, Suzanne Harrington, Journalist and Author and more.

From choosing the right frames and to how to hang them, the Home Squad are here today to help you make your art work at home!Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty to discuss.

News broke last night that Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires.Joining Andrea to share their memories of him is Spin1038 Presenter Michaela Hayes, TV Presenter Glenda Gilson as well as listeners.

Rugby star Simon Zebo has revealed that he doesn't want his children playing rugby, as he finds the head injuries scary.The former Ireland and Munster player, who retired earlier this year, said he doesn’t want his children following in his footsteps.He said: ‘I would not push them towards playing rugby at all. What it does to your body, the head impacts, that’s the scary side of it. I’ve seen a lot of players have to retire through it, and that’s very dangerous. I don’t like it.’Is he right? How do you feel about your children playing rugby?Andrea is joined by former Irish rugby player Shane Byrne, Eva Berg from the Secret Pilates and more to discuss.

Fianna Fáil senator Catherine Ardagh has spoken out about the struggle to find a school place for her son, who has autism.She joins Andrea to discuss.

From the Jungle Book to the BBC, Ciaran O’Connor from 98fm joins Andrea Gilligan to rewind the clock!