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Businesswoman Sharon Bannerton was close to death after getting sepsis from a mosquito bite.The PR boss described how she was ‘an hour from dying’ when she caught double pneumonia and blood poisoning, taking 12 months to recover from the health scare…Sharon joins Andrea to tell the whole story.

Rural pubs have fallen in the past 20 years with more than 2,000 pubs closing their doors. It is believed that a further 1,000 are due to face the same fate in the next decade, with little to no government intervention to help them stay open…Have local pubs in your area closed down, and what can be done to help them stay open?Joining Andrea to discuss is Offaly TD, Cllr John Clendennen, Co-owner of Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Una Burns, Owner of JJ Hough's, Ger Hough Conor O’Neill from The Glyde Inn and CEO of Irish Rural Link, Seamus Boldan.

Following Donegal’s spectacular win over Meath yesterday, the hunt is now on to find tickets for the final, especially for Andrea!But, how easy (or difficult) is it to nab a ticket?Joining Andrea to discuss is Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan, Katie Gallagher, Daniel Hussey, Freelance Sports Journalist and Cathal Minogue, Today FM Presenter.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and Host of the ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast Elaine Burke join Andrea to review ‘Persuadable’!Image: CNN

The HSE have said they don’t have the funding to help people stop vaping.There are calls now to make it a priority as the health service sees an increase in people looking for help for vaping, and the use of nicotine pouches.So, should there be a bigger focus on it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Labour TD Conor Sheehan, Columnist with the Irish Independent JJ Clarke, as well as listeners.

It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Writer and Broadcaster Maia Dunphy joins Andrea to reminisce!

Did you know you could get a grant to live on one of the Irish islands?There are grants of up to €84,000 available, and you can live in some gorgeous spots, if you’re able to!So, what does it entail?Joining Andrea to discuss is listeners living the island life to discuss!

Research suggests that involving chores in a child's routine from as young as three years old has massive benefits.A 20-year study by the University of Minnesota found that doing chores from a young age is the best predictor for having a good education, a solid career and healthy relationships with family and friends in adulthood.It has been shown that having set chores helps improve a child's responsibility, self-reliance and a sense of accomplishment. It has also been proven that it boosts self-esteem, teaches valuable life skills, and contributes to a child's overall positive mental health.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Dr Anne Keogh, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie, Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram) and listeners.

With this heatwave, temperatures around Europe are regularly reaching 40°C…People are being warned not to holiday in some areas, but what is it like to live in them?Andrea is joined by Irish living in some of the continent’s hottest spots to discuss.

From funny seniors to Ugandan GAA, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!