Lunchtime Live

Almost half of people getting married are willing to go into debt to fund their wedding celebrations, according to a survey from online savings platform Raisin Bank.With the average cost of an Irish wedding currently between €10,000 and €20,000 – have things gotten too expensive?Joining Andrea to discuss is Lyndsey Moynagh, Wedding Planner, Social Media Content Creator Holly Carpenter, Broadcaster and Sustainability Influencer Fionnula Moran and Senior Newstalk Producer Helena O’Toole.

Recent figures from Cars Ireland reveal manual car sales have dropped by over 50% in the last ten years, while automatic sales have skyrocketed by more than 500%.So, will automatics soon take over completely, or do drivers still hold on to the thrill of changing gears themselves?Joining Andrea to discuss is Brenda Bolger, Driving Instructor from the Bolger School of Motoring in Kilkenny, Nadia Adan, owner of Ashford Motors, as well as listeners.

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 Marie McDonald and Carmel Reidy from Greystones Scrabble Club to discuss the benefits behind this timeless board game!

Love Island returned to our screens last night, much to the delight of many.But, does the show perpetuate unrealistic standards of beauty?Joining Andrea to discuss is Holli Breslin, Entertainment TikTok Reporter, Orlaith Condon, Co-Host of ‘My Pod on Paper’, Mikie O'Loughlin, Showbiz Editor of RSVP and Kerry Hanafy, Clinic Owner for Kerry Hanaphy Aesthetic Clinic.Image: Hulu

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

Phones have become an extension of ourselves, an ever-present feature as we make our way through our days.But, a pub in Cork has decided to go offline…Michael Droney and Pat Bourke, owners of The O’Sho, join Andrea to discuss!

School's out, and it's time to scream and shout! But, for many parents, the real juggling act begins. In Italy, some parents are even turning to therapy to cope with what they call the ‘nightmare’ of the three-month summer holiday.So, how are you planning to keep the kids entertained this summer? Are summer camps the answer, or are they just too expensive for the average family?Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, parent and host of the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast, Mary McCarthy, columnist for the Irish Independent, Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Developmental Therapist & Founder of COGNI Kids and Marie O’Reilly, Publisher of children’s magazine Primary Times.

What are the things you put off or procrastinate over? The singer behind the song ‘I don’t like cricket, I love it’ went to see cricket for the first time ever nearly 47 years after it was a hit!Have you let something go that long? What are your tips to avoid procrastination, and how do you get the jobs you’ve pulled the finger out?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Nicola Bardon, Features Writer with the Irish Sun.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Tom Douglas from the Newstalk Newsroom and Native Editor with DMG Ireland Sarah-Jayne Tobin join Andrea to review ‘Begin Again With Davina McCall’!Image: Flight Story

Rent pressure zones are set to be gotten rid of – with a plan going to cabinet soon.Currently, rent increases are capped at 2% a year, or at the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.But, will this do anything to solve the housing crisis?Joining Andrea to discuss is Maurice Deverell, Member of Irish Property Owners Association, Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and author of ‘Irish Property Buyers Handbook Annual’ as well as listeners.