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Latest episodes

Apr 10, 2025 • 19min
Is ADHD being overdiagnosed?
With rising diagnosis rates, there’s growing debate about whether ADHD is being accurately identified or misdiagnosed in Ireland.Minister Mary Butler claims this is driving spiraling waiting list numbers…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Dr. Sarah Carty, GP, Sarah Kelly, SpeakEasy Speech and Language Therapist as well as listeners.

Apr 9, 2025 • 13min
How to make the most out of your barbeque!
This good weather has us naturally excited for the summer, and although we’re not quite there yet, it's not too premature to get the barbecues out!With their tips and recipes, Andrea is joined by Chef Dylan McGrath and Catherine Fulvio, owner of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School.

Apr 9, 2025 • 9min
Reasons to be Happy: Riverdance, Cinema Tickets, Fashion Week
Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic.98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Apr 9, 2025 • 7min
Why do we love celebrity feuds?
Good news this week for all of us that have been worried - Madonna has said she and Sir Elton John have "buried the hatchet" and put an end to their decades-long feud.Apparently, they’ve been beefing since the early 2000’s.It may have been keeping you awake at night, but there’s no doubt that there is some fascination to be had with these celebrity feuds.Joining Andrea to discuss some more examples is Sinead Dalton, Editor of Evoke.ie.Image: Reuters

Apr 9, 2025 • 9min
How did Ryanair lose a wheelchair?
Listener Aine got in touch with the show about an issue she is dealing with.Ryanair has supposedly lost her nephew’s wheelchair. He is paralyzed from the chest down, and because of that he is stuck in bed on their holiday in Portugal.Aine joins Andrea to discuss more.

Apr 9, 2025 • 13min
Making Babies: Ovulation and Sex
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss ovulation and sex.

Apr 9, 2025 • 10min
Should there be separate bathing areas for men and women?
In the good weather, the question can pop up: is there a need for separate mens and womens bathing areas outdoors?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara Treacy from Newstalk’s Digital Team, Cllr. Donna Cooney, Deputy Lord Mayor and swimmer with Dollymount Dames and Jono Griffin from The Wild and Free Adventure Company in Donegal.

Apr 9, 2025 • 21min
Will an Airbnb crackdown hurt tourism?
New laws to crack down on Airbnb-style accommodation have been delayed after a pushback from a number of Kerry ministers.They argue that the proposal - which would effectively ban the long-term tourist rental of homes in large towns and cities - would have a knock on effect on the tourism industry.What do you think? Will an Airbnb crackdown hurt tourism?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Apr 8, 2025 • 11min
Should we celebrate breakups?
Breakups are worthy of celebrating...That is according to Journalist and author Rebecca Reid, who joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss how she came to that conclusion. Also joining to discuss is Claire Auchmuty, Divorce and Relationship Coach.

Apr 8, 2025 • 12min
Ask the Expert: Podiatrist
For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Podiatrist Niall Donohoe to answer any of your foot-related questions, and discuss how to look after your feet after a marathon.