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Today · 14 min
Ask Me Anything: Security Analyst
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Security Analyst, former Garda Sergeant and Co-Founder and CEO of Kowroo, Sheelagh Brady, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about the work done by a Security Analyst!
Today · 8 min
What are the best duets of all time?
Elton John has teamed up with CMAT for a new version of his festive hit single ‘Step Into Christmas’. But what are some of the best duets of all time? Joining Andrea to discuss is Danny McElhinney, Music journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday. Image: @eltonjohn on Instragram
Today · 15 min
Calls made for pain relief for women who have contraceptive coil fitted
here have been calls for pain relief to be offered to women who have the contraceptive coil fitted, saying women should not have to suffer unnecessarily to access contraception. Do we need a better system for coil fittings? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Specialist in Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy from Women’s Health Dublin, Aoife Harvey, Fianna Fáil Senator Dublin South West, Teresa Costello and Wellness Coach and Content Creator Emma Kehoe.
Today · 8 min
Why are we obsessed with fake tan?
Do you love your fake tan? We tend to lather on a layer, but now stylist and entrepreneur Trinny Woodall has said that it's time to give it up! She joins Andrea to discuss, along with Beauty Editor for Evoke.ie and The Irish Mail on Sunday, Laura Bermingham.
Today · 10 min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Today · 19 min
Dealing with disabilities on public transport - listener experiences
Andrea’s guest Jess yesterday had an unpleasant experience on her commute. Jess is visually impaired and suffers from endometriosis… She joins Andrea to discuss, as well as Paddy Smyth, social media personality and advocate, Peter Gohery, Chair of Physical Impairment Ireland and Chairperson of Galway Disability Forum and listeners.
Yesterday · 8 min
The Home Squad: Doors 101
How much do doors contribute to the look of your home? Are they overlooked? This week, The Home Squad are here to chat about doors and everything you should know about them! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.
Yesterday · 8 min
Travelling for endometriosis treatment - Ciara Daly’s experience
Last week on the show, Andrea spoke to Cheryl Rock about her experience travelling to Mexico for endometriosis treatment. Today, Andrea is joined by Ciara Daly, who has recently travelled to Bucharest for endometriosis treatment, to discuss her experience.
Yesterday · 19 min
Will empty shop front proposals help your town?
A plan to revive town centres by turning empty shopfronts into new local businesses is being proposed by Minister of State for Retail, Alan Dillon. Would this be helpful in your area? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail and Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Róisín Murphy, Architect, College Lecturer and artist and Frank O'Connor from Derelict Ireland and FFUD Art.
Yesterday · 6 min
Have you ever been injured because of a cracked footpath?
Following on from yesterday’s discussion on the impact of broken and cracked footpaths, Andrea is joined by listener Aisling to discuss the incidents she and her mother have both had with footpaths in her area…
Yesterday · 10 min
The Making of Placebo!
We're doing a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them. What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the work of the band Placebo!
Yesterday · 11 min
Garth Brooks announces 10 Ireland shows - will you be going?
Country singer Garth Brooks has announced that he will be playing 10 shows in Ireland next year across Cork, Belfast, Kilkenny, Limerick and Galway. Are you a fan, are you planning to pick up tickets? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Yesterday · 9 min
Bomb threats continue for flights - what is the protocol?
An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted this morning after a bomb threat, landing in Paris with a military fighter jet escort… This is the second day of bomb threats for flights in Europe. Joining Andrea to discuss this situation is Sean Bell, former Fighter Pilot and Military Analyst and Eoghan Corry of Travelextra.ie.
Wednesday · 7 min
Should there be a two drink limit in airports?
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has called for a two drink limit to be implemented in airports. Have you had alcohol interfere with your flying experience, and should the sky no longer be the limit? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Wednesday · 9 min
Reasons to be Happy: Best Burgers, Surprise Wedding, The SQuarium
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… Image: Bunsen
Wednesday · 15 min
Private security to patrol Dublin City Centre - do we need it?
Plans have been announced to hire private security operatives to patrol Dublin City Centre. The move follows controversy last month over whether pension collections at the GPO are fuelling anti-social behaviour in the area. Do we need more policing, and is this the way to go about it? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Wednesday · 9 min
Making Babies: Ultrasounds
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at 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 everything you need to know about ultrasounds!
Wednesday · 11 min
How bad are the footpaths in your area?
Are the footpaths in your local area in dire need of some upkeep? Are they cracked and full of opportunities to trip and injure yourself? Joining Andrea to discuss the state of footpaths in their area is Joan Hopkins, Councillor with Social Democrats for Howth-Malahide Ward and disability advocate Graham Merrigan.
Wednesday · 19 min
Are electric cars still worth it?
Electric cars are now more expensive to refuel than petrol or diesel at public chargers after ESB price hike. Those without home-charging facilities now stand to pay up to €1,500 per year more for running an EV because of the high cost of public charging… What do you think? Does this put you off buying an EV in the future? Joining Andrea to discuss is Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie, Derek Reilly from Nevo EV Review and listeners.
Tuesday · 10 min
Ask the Expert: Dublin Airport Tips
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA, to answer any of your questions about Dublin Airport!

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