Lunchtime Live

You have probably heard before about how issues around the new runway in Dublin Airport are impacting people’s lives.Well, those issues have not gone away, and for some, it’s getting worse.To discuss, Andrea is joined by Private Pilot and Civil Engineer Gareth O'Brien, Fingal Independent Councillor Cathal Boland and local residents.

Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Irish Cancer Society are looking for people to sign up to host a Big Pink Breakfast to raise much needed funds. Patrice Morrissey, a lone parent of three boys, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, and joins Andrea to share her story.Image: Irish Cancer Society

This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday, we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer.This week, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Freelance Journalist Yvonne Reddin to discuss the benefits of a phone detox holiday at home!

Christmas has come early for Oasis fans as the band have teased on X (Twitter) the possibility of a reunion, something that has been clouded by doubt for such a long time. It seems the sibling rivalry between the Gallagher brothers may have taken the back seat, and a much-anticipated reunion is on the cards!To discuss, Andrea is joined by Oasis superfans Gareth Dunleavy, Curator of the ‘Oasis WTS’ fan page, Nick McKay of Oasis tribute act Roll With It and Alan Buckley, Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience.

For this week’s Summer Memories, Andrea Gilligan is joined by Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt to share some of his favourite summer memories!

Aer Lingus’ College Football Classic has returned, sure to attract many American tourists into Dublin for the match between Georgia Tech and Florida State.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking with plenty of tourists here for the game and more, and joins Andrea to share what he’s heard.

More than half of people say they want to meet new people, but a third say they have no idea how to strike up a conversation.A new survey in the UK found that 45% of people wouldn’t know what to say to someone they didn't know.Many feared they would come across as intrusive with 56% saying there is a cultural stigma around talking to people you don’t know.Are we missing out by not talking to strangers more?Andrea is joined by Screenwriter and Columnist Stefanie Preissner, Gina London, Communications Expert and more to discuss.

Now this is one for those of us over 35.Are there too many 20 year olds in all the bars you go to? Would you go to an over 35's nightclub?Because one is opening in Dublin, and its co-owner, Jerry Harrington, joins Andrea to discuss. Also joining is DJ Mark McCabe and Jane Cowen, Lifestyle Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

From Sheep dogs to Sporty Spice – Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea Gilligan to look over some of the stories from around the country this week.

Today is Leaving Cert results day - a day full of nerves and excitement that you’ve all experienced at some stage. While many students work out their points and the career path they’re about to embark on, how many will be heading for apprenticeships? Is there still a stigma around apprenticeships?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.