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Aug 5, 2024 • 11min
The best last-minute travel ideas!
With the school holidays truly underway, parents might be looking for ways to take a break with their families - but what are the best and most economical last-minute travel ideas?Guest host Adrian Kennedy was joined by Sarah Slattery, Owner of The Travel Expert to discuss.
Aug 2, 2024 • 14min
Summer Memories with Mario Rosenstock
Every week we chat to well known faces about their summer memories. This week Andrea chatted with Mario Rosenstock.
Aug 2, 2024 • 6min
Olympic success in the rowing for Ireland!
Henry Mckean joined Andrea live from Skibereen, where celebrations have started after Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy won gold in the men's lightweight double sculls.
Aug 2, 2024 • 18min
What rules should be around ladies boxing?
A row has erupted at the boxing Olympics over the eligibility of some female boxers.Italy’s Angela Carini quit 46 seconds into her bout with Imane Khelif yesterday, leaving the ring in tears and refusing to shake her opponent’s hand. So what rules should be around ladies boxing? Andrea was joined by Diarmuid Pepper, Journalist with The Journal.ie and by Professor, Donal O'Shea, specialist in Endocrinology to discuss this
Aug 2, 2024 • 14min
Going Vegan: How to host a party
How to cater to vegan guest when hosting a dinner party. Andrea was joined by Head Chef Glas Restaurant, Malte Half to discuss this
Aug 2, 2024 • 11min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From an invasion of jellyfish to a woman who has kept meticulous records of every cinema trip for the past four decades,. Breakfast briefing Presenter Shane Beatty has a roundup of this week’s story from across the country.
Aug 2, 2024 • 19min
Should we erect a statue of Sinead O'Connor?
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is now backing calls for statue of Sinéad O'Connor to be erected in city. But what are the protocols for putting up statues in Dublin City? Andrea was joined by listeners to debate this..
Aug 1, 2024 • 15min
The Home Squad: Coverting a campervan
Always dreamed of packing up and hitting the road in a camper van? Well the Home Squad are here with advice on converting your own camper vanJenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ is and Colin Baker from Decwells Expert Hardware joined Andrea to discuss this .
Aug 1, 2024 • 19min
Is being competitive good for you?
Whether you're a coach, player or a parent, being a competitive person can have both its ups and downs. Daniel Wiffen's mum credits his success in taking home gold at the Olympics all down to their 'highly competitive' family. Andrea was joined by listeners to share their opinions on this.
Aug 1, 2024 • 11min
Throwback Thursday: MTV, Harry Potter, The “Macarena”
It's Throwback Thursday! Where we look back on things that happened this week in history. 98fm’s Ciaran O’Connor is back after he joins Andrea Gilligan once more to rewind the clock…
