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Feb 5, 2025 • 20min
Ireland’s Hidden Homeless: Homeless at 59
Emmet Kelleher is part of Ireland’s hidden homeless that you may sometimes hear about.At 59 years of age, he joins Andrea to discuss his story and current situation…
Feb 4, 2025 • 12min
The Pod Squad: Stakeknife
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every Tuesday so you always have something new to listen to.This week, Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet and Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly join Andrea to review ‘Stakeknife’!Image: BBC
Feb 4, 2025 • 9min
World Cancer Day: Being diagnosed in your twenties
Today is World Cancer Day. It’s something nobody really wants to think about, but it's something you will probably have to deal with in one way or another, if you haven’t already…Andrea is joined by Claire Butler Jones to discuss what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer at 29.
Feb 4, 2025 • 20min
Families are still left without power after Storm Éowyn
Many homes throughout the country are still without power.People are facing day 12 without heating, working fridges and power to even make a cup of tea…Andrea is joined by those affected to discuss their experiences.
Feb 4, 2025 • 12min
Ronan Keating’s son speaks on Boyzone documentary
‘Boyzone: No Matter What’ was released on February 2nd on Sky and NowTV. However, reviews of the documentary have been mixed…Andrea is joined by Jack Keating, son of Ronan Keating, to discuss the documentary, and what it was like to grow up during that time.
Feb 4, 2025 • 11min
How I Live Well: Altitude Training
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 Registered Dietician Shelly Gray to discuss her unique method of keeping fit!
Feb 4, 2025 • 17min
Should parents charge rent?
A recent study by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that nearly 70% of 25-year-olds still live at home.This shift brings up some big questions for families like if young adults living at home should contribute financially? And if so, how much?What do you think? Should parents charge rent?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Jan 31, 2025 • 13min
Ask Me Anything – Circus Ring Master
Ever dreamed of running away with the circus? David Duffy, Ring Master with Tom Duffy’s Circus gave Andrea some insight into what life on the road with the circus is like.
Jan 31, 2025 • 18min
Working from home
The Department of Social Protection has told staff that from February, personnel will have to spend a minimum of two days per week in the workplace. Up to now staff in the department had to work a minimum of one day per week in the office. Is it fair to insist people can only work from home 2 to 3 days a week? Andrea hears from callers.
Jan 31, 2025 • 10min
Stoneybatter protest
Parents have gathered outside Rainbow Community Playgroup in Stoneybatter to protest a significant reduction in childcare services. Andrea speaks to some of the parents involved.
