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Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
The Home Squad: Planning a renovation
Planning on doing a bit of home decorating in 2025, but don’t know where to start? Well, the Home Squad is here to help!Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and ‘Home of the Year’ winner and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY join Andrea to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 7min
Should we make New Year’s Resolutions?
You will probably be hearing a lot about New Year’s Resolutions over the next week or two. But, are they even worth making?Andrea is joined by Esther McCarthy, Life/Style Daily Features Editor with the Irish Examiner and Comedian Fiona Frawley to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 10min
What is it like to treat an A-lister?
Ever wondered what you would say if you met a huge A-lister in real life? What about if one walked into your shop?That happened to Eyebrow Expert, Elaine Simms, who treated ‘Friends’ star Courtney Cox!Elaine, as well as Frank O'Connor, Co-Owner of O’Connors pub in Salthill join Andrea to discuss their celebrity encounters.Image: Warner Bros
Jan 2, 2025 • 15min
The return of Traitors for 2026
Claudia Winkleman returned to our screens last night, with a fresh batch of faithfuls hoping to catch out those dastardly traitors and take home the prize money – but this year with an added twist!Esther McCarthy joined Andrea to discuss what we can expect in this latest edition of traitors as well as former traitors Eamon O’Keefe and Ben
Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
How big of a problem are classroom assaults?
An article in the Irish Examiner today details that school assaults have forced nearly 400 staff to take leave…Sophie Cole is a recent victim of an assault in her classroom leaving her with debilitating pain and nerve damage.Sophie and more join Andrea to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Religion in Ireland: Sikhism
Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them. This week, she’s joined by Puneet Singh to learn about Sikhism.
Jan 2, 2025 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: Jaws, Rubix Cube, Eamonn De Valera
It’s all about 1975 for this week’s Throwback Thursday! Ciara Treacy from Newstalk’s Digital Team joins Andrea to discuss the biggest things that happened that year…Image: Universal
Jan 2, 2025 • 20min
Should Ireland have an outdoor smoking ban?
Milan has introduced a total ban on smoking outdoors in the city…Those caught lighting up on city streets could face fines of up to €240. So, would you like to see outdoor smoking banned in Ireland?Andrea is joined by listeners, including Tom Gleeson from New Nicotine Alliance Ireland, to discuss.
Dec 23, 2024 • 26min
What are your favourite Christmas memories?
With Christmas right around the corner - what are your favourite Christmas memories? What traditions do you have with your family, and how are you spending it this year?Joining Andrea to share their favourite festive memories and more is Presenter of the Home Show, Sinead Ryan, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly and Today FM’s Cathal Minogue.
Dec 23, 2024 • 19min
Should non-religious people go to Christmas mass?
It can sometimes be easy to forget, with all the shopping and presents, but Christmas is a Christian holiday.And, while a lot of people might no longer be practicing – many will still attend Mass over the Christmas period.So, should non-religious people attend mass at Christmas?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
