Lunchtime Live

Newstalk
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 12min

Ask Me Anything: OnlyFans Creator

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.    This week, Andrea Gilligan was joined by OnlyFans creator Meghan O’Neill to answer your questions.
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 6min

Teenager’s unforgettable Make-A-Wish with Pádraig Harrington

Avid golf fan Danny Rooney had his wish come true when he got to hit a few balls with legend of the game, Padraig Harrington at the Irish Open last weekend.Danny and his mum Vicki join Andrea to discuss how this all came together.
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 25min

A Conversation with Mary Lou McDonald

Leader of Sinn Féin and TD for Dublin Central, Mary Lou McDonald, joined Andrea in the studio to discuss her life recently, including the loss of her father, and her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 9min

Ireland AM turns 25!

Ireland AM turns 25 today! The morning TV show first aired on the 20th of September 1999 and has been through many changes over the years. Andrea went to Virgin Media Television Studios to catch up with some special guests as well as current presenters, Muireann O'Connell, Tommy Bowe and Alan Hughes – who has been with the show from the beginning.Image: @IrelandAMTV on X
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 11min

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

From Potholes to rare eggs, Breakfast briefing Presenter Shane Beatty has plenty of stories you might have missed from across the country this week.
undefined
Sep 20, 2024 • 20min

Should the Government introduce tax benefits for gym membership?

The Federation of Irish Sport have called on the government to introduce tax benefits for gym membership ahead of the budget.They raised the proposal 'with a view to incentivising personal exercise amongst the wider population.' And to attempt to reduce 'the ever-increasing issue of obesity in this country.'What do you think about the idea of tax benefits for gym membership?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Karl Dunne, Chief Executive of Ireland Active, Liam Morley Brereton, Coach at St Bridget’s Boxing Club, Edenderry, John Belton, Owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach and more.
undefined
Sep 19, 2024 • 10min

The Home Squad: Storage

Storage is an issue in so many homes, whether you’re looking to fill it, create more, or hide it.Well, the Home Squad are here to help with your storage questions! Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Roisin Lafferty, Founder and Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY to discuss.
undefined
Sep 19, 2024 • 10min

The ISPCA’s urgent appeal for dog adoptions

The ISPCA has issued an urgent appeal for dog adoptions.They have almost 200 dogs in their care and say they’re running out of space…Adrian Kennedy is joined by ISPCA CEO Dr Cyril Sullivan to discuss more.
undefined
Sep 19, 2024 • 21min

Is it wrong to buy ‘gendered’ toys?

Bill Linnane, writing in the Irish Independent, recalls:‘Looking back, it's odd we bought my daughter dolls and prams while the boys got toy guns, swords and Lego’.All of the toys that he bought his boys were geared around adventure, creating and exploration while the ones he bought for his daughters were centered around nurturing, family and domestic life.So, how big of an issue is buying 'gendered toys'?Adrian Kennedy is joined by listeners and toy shop owners to discuss.
undefined
Sep 19, 2024 • 9min

What is dating like after divorce?

Presenter Davina McCall, now 56, but divorced (for the second time) at 50, has been talking recently about dating a little later in life.She is returning to present the ITV show ‘My Mum, Your Dad’ in which middle-aged singles are thrown together in a house. She said that besides some difficulties and a steep learning curve, it can be a fulfilling experience.But, what is dating like in your 50s and beyond?Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Matchmaker Mairead Loughman from Love HQ as well as listeners to discuss.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app