Lunchtime Live

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Monica Loughman, Ballerina, Ballet Director and founder of Monica Loughman Elite Ballet joins Andrea to answer any of your ballet-related questions!

For anybody that suffers with IBS – you know how much a scourge it can be. But, what foods can help it, and what should you avoid?Registered Dietitian Orla Walsh joins Andrea to discuss.

‘And there’s one for everyone in the audience!’ is the line that will be heard through houses across the country this evening as the Late Late Toy Show returns for another year of festive fun.But, is the Toy Show really for kids anymore? Or is it just a chance for adults to indulge in nostalgia?Andrea is joined by Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Writer, Maura Connolly, Gay Byrne’s Right-Hand Woman, Joe O’Shea, Editor of Cork Beo and Hugh Carr, Freelance Journalist to discuss.

Life as a cancer ‘wingman’ – is it talked about enough?Writing in the Irish Times, Clíodna O’Carolan reflects on her husband Enda’s fight against cancer - and her efforts to support him.But, do cancer ‘Wingmen’ get enough support?Clíodna joins Andrea to discuss.

From stick libraries to snooker prodigies - Newstalk’s Eamonn Torsney has the stories from around the country that you might have missed this week.

Children who attend mixed schools have more friends, according to the latest results from a landmark study, Children’s School Lives, from UCD’s School of Education.Should all of our education be mixed?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

How can you spruce up your bathroom on a budget? Our home squad are here to help. Andrea is joined by Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year & Roisin Lafferty - Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty is here too. Photo by Christa Grover

New mothers with mental health needs are apparently being “failed” by the State. Maternity care services typically end six weeks after having a baby and it's assumed that health concerns are all looked after by then. But some mental health worries can actually increase several months after labour according to a new study. Photo by Pixabay

The family home of Kildare county councillor, Bill Clear, was targeted when vandals through a rock through one of his windows while his family were asleep upstairs. He tells Andrea that the problem lies with candidates running in elections having to declare their address. Should candidates have to share their home address when running for election?

While Christmas can be a magical time – creating memories with family and friends – it can come at a pretty hefty financial cost.  How do you make the most of Christmas on a budget? Photo by Brett Sayles