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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…
Aug 1, 2024 • 15min
What is so enduring about Ladies Day and the best dressed competition at races?
The Galway Races have been on all week and today is undoubtedly the most famous and busiest day of the festival due to it being Ladies Day. But why are events like Ladies Day or best dressed competitions at races so popular and so enduring? Andrea was joined by Laura Mullett, Stylist and Blogger, Carol Kennelly, from Carol Kennelly Millinrey Tralee, and by Bairbre Power, Fashion & Lifestyle journalist, Best Dressed judge at the Dublin Horse Show to discuss this.
Aug 1, 2024 • 20min
Is it time to get rid of school uniforms?
Is it time we got rid of the school uniform? Listeners joined Andrea on the show to have their say on the issue .
Jul 31, 2024 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Mortgages
For this week's Ask the Expert slot, Andrea was joined now by Trevor Grant, Chairperson, Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors, to answer all your mortgage related questions.
Jul 31, 2024 • 11min
How can periods affect playing sport at a top level
There is so much incredibly impressive sport on the TV at the moment. One thing we don’t hear much about, is what it’s like to have your period when you’re a top performing athlete.Andrea was joined by English Professional golfer, Annabel Dimmock to discuss this.
Jul 31, 2024 • 28min
Navigating difficult playdates
Is it ever ok to charge other parents for playdates and how do you manage difficult playdates Andrea was joined by listeners who gave their opinion to her.
