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Aug 9, 2024 • 10min
8 day mission turns to 8 months for astronauts
Two NASA astronauts have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than two months and could be forced to stay there until February next year!They originally only went up for 8 days, but concerns over the safety of the spacecraft that brought them there have meant they can’t leave.Joining Adrian Kennedy to tell more and discuss is Space Commentator Leo Enright and Rory Fitzpatrick, CEO of the National Space Centre.

Aug 9, 2024 • 14min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From the hunt for black pudding in Mayo to finding love in a forest in Kilkenny. Breakfast briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Adrian Kennedy with his look at the stories from across the country this week.

Aug 9, 2024 • 19min
Should work events be alcohol free?
A partner at a UK law firm has been banned from drinking alcohol at work events after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour during a business trip to Vienna. Is consuming alcohol with your colleagues appropriate? Should work events be alcohol free?To discuss, guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by online personality Kayleigh Trappe, Padraig Wilson McCarthy, Content Creator and Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

Aug 8, 2024 • 14min
The Home Squad: Painting
A lick of paint can be the cheapest and easiest ways to give a room a whole new look – but there’s more to it than just lashing in to it. From picking colours to the tools you need, our home squad are here with the tips and tricks of the trade. Andrea is joined by Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty along with Oisin Butler from Oisin Butler Ltd, Painting and Decorating Specialist.

Aug 8, 2024 • 10min
What is the FAI Cadbury Kick Fit?
Andrea Gilligan is joined by Laura Donnelly from the Newsroom; she went down to a FAI Cadbury Kick Fit. But, what exactly is it? She explains all, and speaks with those attending!(With thanks to Cadbury, supporter and a half of the women’s national team).Image: FAI

Aug 8, 2024 • 0sec
Should vegan food be subsidised?
Andrea Gilligan has been trying a plant-based diet for over a week, and still finds that she’s spending the same amount of money as she would buying meat. A listener texted in on Tuesday saying that the government should subsidise vegan meals to tackle climate change. Should this be the case?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Aug 8, 2024 • 0sec
Are Olympic outfits for women too skimpy?
We’re sure you’ve all been glued to the Olympics, but one thing has stood out for listener Claire, who got in touch with the show.She joins Andrea to discuss whether or not the Olympic outfits for women are too skimpy. Stylist Laura Mullet and former Olympic Race Walker Perri Williams also join.

Aug 8, 2024 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: Ghostbusters, Robbie Williams, Betty Boop
It's Throwback Thursday! Where we look back on things that happened this week in history. 98fm’s Ciaran O’Connor joins Andrea Gilligan once more to rewind the clock…Image: Sony Pictures

Aug 8, 2024 • 0sec
Would you track your child’s phone?
Columnist with the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy, was on Newstalk Breakfast this morning chatting about a new movement amongst parents whereby they track their children’s locations using their smartphones. So, would you do it? Or are you doing it already?Andrea is joined by Siobhan O’Neill White from Mams.ie, Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times and mother of seven, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast and listeners to discuss.

Aug 7, 2024 • 18min
Ask the Expert: Smart Meters
From costs to tariffs, for this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Ruth Buggie, Head of Mobility and Smart Networks at SEAI to answer all of your home electricity questions!