Lunchtime Live

U2 is facing online backlash due to statements of support for Gaza that they posted to social media on Sunday. Critics are saying that it’s “too little, too late” and labeling the statements as “performative.”Joining Andrea to discuss is Arts Journalist Louise Bruton, Singer Mary Coughlan, Co-Founder of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland Jackie Conboy, Spin Presenter Jess Spencer and more.

Dr. Alex Andreev, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Eyedoc Eye Clinic, shares invaluable insights on eye health. He clarifies the roles of ophthalmologists versus optometrists, emphasizing the need for professional consultations. Listeners' questions lead to discussions on concerns like eye floaters, dry eyes, and post-surgery assessments. He also tackles pediatric eye care and the future of treatment options for children. The podcast wraps up with an exploration of various ocular treatments, highlighting the importance of tailored solutions for individual needs.

The Ireland India Council has decided to postpone India Day on the back of the recent attacks faced by the Indian community in Ireland since January.Chairman of the Ireland India Council Preshant Shukla expressed how it was a very difficult and emotional decision to make, but expressed that the celebration is merely postponed, not cancelled.Andrea is joined by members of the Indian community, including Co-Chair of the Ireland India Council Damien Lee to hear their thoughts on this.

A shortage of Bean an Tí’s could spell the end of the Gaeltacht…It started with the Covid shutdown apparently, and just hasn’t recovered.What can we do to preserve this tradition?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ruairí Ó Donnáin, Principal of Colaiste Machaire Rabhartaidh Gael Linn. Criostóir Ó Faoláin, Stiúrthóir of Coláiste na Rinne and Bríd, a Bean an Tí in Waterford.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by owner of Ireland’s first Rage Room, Lukas Baltrusis and Psychologist Dr Malie Coyne to discuss controlled smashing in rage rooms!

Castlebar in Mayo has voted in a motion to ban car clamping in the town.So, should clamping be banned across the country?Andrea is joined by Michael Kilcoyne, Independent Councillor on Mayo County Council, as well as listeners, to discuss.

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

People are apparently taking selfies at the farm of Michael Gaine…Michael Gaine was murdered earlier this year, and it seems to have stoked up some tourism in the area.Who would do this?Andrea is joined by Independent Kerry TD and Junior Minister Michael Healy-Rae to discuss.

Information obtained by Newstalk Breakfast under freedom of information has shown a sharp drop in fines issued for littering in Dublin City.The data collected has shown that only 68 fines have been given out in 2025. If this continues, there will be an 89% drop in fines in the past two years.That includes a 77% drop in Central Dublin, and just one single fine has been issued in Dublin North central in the past 19 months, down from 94 issued in 2023.This is despite the North Inner City being named the most littered area in Ireland by Irish Business Against Litter last month…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Damien Boylan, Councillor with Cork North City, Dave O’Reilly, Chair of Tidy Towns, owner of Martin Gear Jewellers, Martin Gear and more.

A 22-year-old Palestinian woman, Haya, who has been offered a place on a course at TU Dublin, is urgently appealing to the Irish public for help.Currently trapped in Gaza, she faces immense danger and uncertainty, unable to leave safely to pursue her education in Dublin.Haya joins Andrea to discuss…