Lunchtime Live

Aer Lingus’ College Football Classic has returned, sure to attract many American tourists into Dublin for the match between Georgia Tech and Florida State.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with plenty of tourists here for the game and more, and joins Andrea to share what he’s heard.

More than half of people say they want to meet new people, but a third say they have no idea how to strike up a conversation.A new survey in the UK found that 45% of people wouldn’t know what to say to someone they didn't know.Many feared they would come across as intrusive with 56% saying there is a cultural stigma around talking to people you don’t know.Are we missing out by not talking to strangers more?Andrea is joined by Screenwriter and Columnist Stefanie Preissner, Gina London, Communications Expert and more to discuss.

Now this is one for those of us over 35.Are there too many 20 year olds in all the bars you go to? Would you go to an over 35's nightclub?Because one is opening in Dublin, and its co-owner, Jerry Harrington, joins Andrea to discuss. Also joining is DJ Mark McCabe and Jane Cowen, Lifestyle Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

From Sheep dogs to Sporty Spice – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan to look over some of the stories from around the country this week.

Today is Leaving Cert results day - a day full of nerves and excitement that you’ve all experienced at some stage. While many students work out their points and the career path they’re about to embark on, how many will be heading for apprenticeships? Is there still a stigma around apprenticeships?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Back to school is looming, so the Home Squad are here to help you create a study space to make that dreaded homework a little less miserable!Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY join Andrea to discuss.

C.J. McCann was just 21 months old when he lost his battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer in October last year. He had ATRT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour).Now, his father, Joe, and 20 other enthusiastic volunteers are taking on a gruelling Malin Head to Mizen Head cycle to raise money for two of the charities who supported the McCann family during their childhood cancer journey.CJ’s mum Niamh joins Andrea to discuss.If you would like to donate, you can visit https://www.idonate.ie/event/cjsrainbow

Do TVs make the experience of the pub worse? Newstalk’s The Home Show Presenter, Sinead Ryan, seems to think so!She joins Andrea Gilligan, along with listeners, to discuss.

TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp has defended letting her son go travelling around Europe with a teenage friend when he is only 15.Do you think she’s right? Do we let young people have enough independence?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom), Steve Cummins, Comedian and Co-Founder of Zoomparty.ie and Keith Walsh, Writer and Broadcaster.

From Bambi to the world wide web – Ciaran O’Connor from 98FM joins Andrea Gilligan to look back on some big pop culture moments from this week in history.Image: Sony Music