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Jan 3, 2025 • 17min
Are Gardai too restricted when it comes to using force?
The president of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) , Garda Mark O’Meara has warned that ‘Over-zealous’ disciplining has left Gardaí afraid to draw their batons, even when in danger,’ Are our Gardaí equipped to fulfill their role fully – what level of force should they be allowed to use? Photo: Leon Farrell/© RollingNews.ie
Jan 3, 2025 • 12min
Ask Me Anything: Ireland's first female Steeplejack
Angela Collins O’Mahony, Ireland’s first female Steeplejack joins Andrea in studio to answer all of your questions!
Jan 3, 2025 • 11min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
From live-saving heroism in Kerry to a village shocked by a spate of cat poisonings, Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joins Andrea with plenty of stories from around the country this week!
Jan 3, 2025 • 21min
Do schools need guidance on how to tackle influencers like Andrew Tate?
A new resource has been created to provide guidance to schools, teachers and parents on how to address the impact of online masculinity influencers like Andrew Tate. Photo by Ron Lach
Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
The Home Squad: Planning a renovation
Planning on doing a bit of home decorating in 2025, but don’t know where to start? Well, the Home Squad is here to help!Jenny Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and ‘Home of the Year’ winner and Sarah Carroll from Sand and Deliver DIY join Andrea to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 7min
Should we make New Year’s Resolutions?
You will probably be hearing a lot about New Year’s Resolutions over the next week or two. But, are they even worth making?Andrea is joined by Esther McCarthy, Life/Style Daily Features Editor with the Irish Examiner and Comedian Fiona Frawley to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 10min
What is it like to treat an A-lister?
Ever wondered what you would say if you met a huge A-lister in real life? What about if one walked into your shop?That happened to Eyebrow Expert, Elaine Simms, who treated ‘Friends’ star Courtney Cox!Elaine, as well as Frank O'Connor, Co-Owner of O’Connors pub in Salthill join Andrea to discuss their celebrity encounters.Image: Warner Bros
Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
How big of a problem are classroom assaults?
An article in the Irish Examiner today details that school assaults have forced nearly 400 staff to take leave…Sophie Cole is a recent victim of an assault in her classroom leaving her with debilitating pain and nerve damage.Sophie and more join Andrea to discuss.
Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Religion in Ireland: Sikhism
Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them. This week, she’s joined by Puneet Singh to learn about Sikhism.
Jan 2, 2025 • 9min
Throwback Thursday: Jaws, Rubix Cube, Eamonn De Valera
It’s all about 1975 for this week’s Throwback Thursday! Ciara Treacy from Newstalk’s Digital Team joins Andrea to discuss the biggest things that happened that year…Image: Universal
