Lunchtime Live

It’s How I Live Well time! Where Andrea Gilligan is joined by someone to discuss what they do to improve their life.This week, Andrea is joined by Leona McDonnell, Mindfulness and Wellness Coach, who advocates for stepping outside barefoot!

The redevelopment of Dublin’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market is finally happening - to the tune of €26 million.Work will start in June, and will take about two years to finish.By the time it’s done, the plan is to have new shops and restaurants with at least 80 stalls inside.So, what needs to happen?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Food Writer and Editor of Scoop magazine Dee Laffan, Chef and owner of Wildflower restaurant in Blackrock Market Adrian Martin, Green Party Councillor for the North Inner City Janet Horner, Joseph Duffy, fourth generation florist who used to work in the market and Tom Durcan from Durcan Meats in Cork's English Market.

Dr Sumi Dunne, GP in Laois, joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

Parental separation and marital breakdown can be an extremely challenging time for children…A new book called ‘It's Not Fair’ helps kids to adjust when mum and dad separate.Deirdre McCarthy, a Social Worker and Lecturer in Trauma-Informed Care at University College Cork and author of ‘It’s Not Fair – Parental Separation Hurts’ joins Andrea to discuss.

Over €54 million worth of plastic bottles and cans have gone unclaimed in a year…So, why are some people refusing to buy into the Deposit Return Scheme?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The costs associated with weddings can be great, so any financial reprieve for the bridal party would be nice; but would you have your bridesmaids get their dresses from a supermarket?A budget range of bridesmaid gowns are becoming available in ASDA in the UK, can a certain stylish quality be upheld with a cheaper option? Or, is dress rental a sounder financial choice?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Newstalk’s Helena O’Toole, Stylist Laura Mullet and Sarah Kennedy from ‘The Aisle’ blog and Wedding Expert.

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!This week, Andrea is joined by Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments, Holly Dalton to learn about her recipes for overnight oats, granola and dumplings!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Canadians travelling to Ireland have been given a warning by their government that if they’re arriving here to forge a romance that they struck up online, they may in fact be the victim of a scam…Other travel advice such as to avoid showing signs of affluence or wearing expensive jewellery as well as carrying large sums of cash as pickpockets may be targeting tourists.Is Ireland particularly unsafe for tourists, or is this just general advice for all tourists?On top of this, the Irish Hotel Federation have stated that they are €100 million down for bookings year-on-year. So: has Ireland become unappealing to tourists?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Professor Ciaran Bolger, Consultant Neurosurgeon with Beaumont Hospital joins Andrea to answer any of your brain surgery questions!

For people who can’t sleep, you’ll try anything…There are tons of new “trends” to try, all under the name of ‘sleepmaxxing’.But, what is it, and do any of them work?Dr. Neil Stanley, co-author of ‘A Sleep Divorce: How to Sleep Apart, Not Fall Apart’ joins Andrea to discuss.