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Jan 27, 2025 • 11min
Do you wear all of your clothes?
Apparently, we only wear a third of the clothes in our wardrobe!So, joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss how you can make the most out of yours is Stylist Mandy Maher and owner of Organised Chaos, Sarah Reynolds.

Jan 27, 2025 • 11min
Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch: Ramen & Ragu
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, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Chef and Director of Conbini Condiments, Holly Dalton, to look at her recipes for instant ramen focaccia and her underrated ragu!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

Jan 27, 2025 • 19min
Do you support a two-drink limit in airports?
Three in five people back Ryanair’s call for a two-drink limit at airport bars, according to the latest Red C poll published in the Business Post yesterday.The airline again recently called for a limit on alcohol served at airports, which it said would result in safer and better passenger behaviour on board aircraft, “...and a safer travel experience for passengers and crews all over Europe.”What do you think?Should there be a two-drink limit at airport bars?To discuss, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Pól Ó'Conghaile, Travel Editor at the Irish Independent, Marisa Mackle, former Flight Attendant and author of ‘Confessions of an Air Hostess’ as well as listeners.Image: McNally Design

Jan 24, 2025 • 9min
Ask the Expert: Negotiating a Pay Rise
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise, joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss how you can negotiate for a pay rise in your job.

Jan 24, 2025 • 7min
Woman’s plea for help as father is stuck in UHL
Gillian O’Gorman is making a plea for help as her 83-year-old father has been stuck in University Hospital Limerick since October 23rd. He has stopped receiving rehabilitation treatment, but still cannot leave.Gillian joins guest host Jonathan Healy to explain the situation.

Jan 24, 2025 • 10min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From a crazy Carrauntoohil hike to ‘smart’ benches, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins guest host Jonathan Healy with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

Jan 24, 2025 • 20min
Storm Éowyn - how have you been affected?
Most of the country is still feeling the effects of Storm Éowyn and its accompanied red weather warning. You can expect more winds this evening as it continues to move…So, how have you been affected, and what are the latest updates?Guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Aoife Keely from Met Éireann, Siobhán Wynne, ESB Networks Regional Manager, Newstalk’s Henry McKean as well as listeners around the country.

Jan 23, 2025 • 10min
The Home Squad: Tiles
From the different types to where you can put them, the Home Squad are here to talk all things tiles!Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' and Sarah Twigg Doyle, Interior Stylist & Design Colour Consultant.

Jan 23, 2025 • 31min
Storm Éowyn: What you need to know
Met Éireann has issued a red weather warning for the entirety of the country, with Storm Éowyn hitting tomorrow.To get the latest updates on services around the country, as well as tips on how to prepare, Andrea is joined by:Aoife Keely from Met ÉireannBarry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish RailBrendan Crowley, Owner and Managing Director of Wexford BusGraeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAAAlan O’Reilly of Carlow WeatherSiobhán Wynne, ESB Networks Regional ManagerPeter Finn, also known as Pete the BuilderEoghan Corry, Travel JournalistNeil McDonell, CEO of ISMEKillian O’Kelly, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager

Jan 23, 2025 • 10min
Religion in Ireland: Quakerism
Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them.This week, Quaker Will Hare joins Andrea to discuss his faith.


