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May 9, 2025 • 12min
Ask Me Anything: Celebrity Stylist
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Stylist Corina Gaffey joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to styling the stars!

May 9, 2025 • 11min
What are the alternatives to the CAO?
As the date has closed for late CAO applications, a lot of people will be wondering what their future holds…But, the path isn’t always straight and obvious, there are many ways to skin a cat!Joining Andrea to discuss is one half of the ‘Talking Bollox’ podcast, Calvin O'Brien and Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor, Irish Times Columnist and Editor of Education Matters Yearbook.

May 9, 2025 • 14min
DIY you can actually do!
Andrea is joined by the experts - tradespeople sharing simple DIY jobs you can safely tackle at home. Quick fixes, smart tips, and what to leave to the pros.Pete the Builder, Martin Glynn, Chief Executive of the DIY Academy and Painter Oisin Butler join to discuss!

May 9, 2025 • 14min
Europe’s biggest outdoor wellness festival - what is Wellfest?
If you’re looking for some healthy inspiration of any kind, then we have the guests for you!Wellfest is kicking off this weekend: Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival, and there’ll be loads of amazing experts giving talks…Andrea is joined by three people attending: Sex Educator Jenny Keane, Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd and Dancer Lapree Lala.

May 9, 2025 • 10min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From beach jobs to headbutts, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!

May 9, 2025 • 17min
Why are there no public toilets in Dublin?
Dublin city centre’s only public toilets, installed at the top of Grafton Street five years ago, are to be shut.Dublin City Council say they have decided to remove the facility – which costs almost €400,000 a year to operate, due to reduced demand.What do you think about the public toilet situation in Dublin? And, indeed, throughout the country?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

May 8, 2025 • 13min
The Home Squad: Campervans & Holiday Homes
With the gorgeous weather, you might be dreaming about weekend breaks…Well, the Home Squad are here to talk about all things campervans and holiday homes!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ and Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Design House.

May 8, 2025 • 9min
Would you use this app to get better at maths?
A new maths app is taking Ireland by storm!Andrea is joined by David Carr, Founder of the maths app Pi-Squared, to explore how his app is reshaping maths learning through technology, and what inspired its creation.

May 8, 2025 • 7min
Camogie Association to vote on mandatory skort ruling
Over the last week, pressure has been increasing on the Camogie Association to reverse the rules around mandatory skorts.Today, the Camogie Association has called a special congress to vote on the issue…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Sinéad Wylde, Dublin Camogie Player.

May 8, 2025 • 12min
What has the EU done for you?
Support for Ireland’s membership of the European Union has dropped to its lowest level since 2013, according to a new opinion poll.The European Movement Ireland poll by Amarach Research found that 34% feel the EU is not upholding its core values, and 26% are dissatisfied with its direction.What do you think? What, do you feel, has the European Union done for Ireland?Andrea is joined by Kieran Allen from the Irish Neutrality League and more to discuss.


