Lunchtime Live

Curtains or blinds - which one should you pick around your home? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all about window treatments! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Emma Delaney from April & the Bear.

Duration:00:09:40

Should advertising be limited around ‘kid zones’?

Sophie Morris, bestselling author of ‘Raising Awareness of Food Labels’ joins Andrea to discuss what she was recently alerted to with signage in Circle K garages… Also joining to discuss is Damien O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Retail Management in TU Dublin and Mick Kelly from GIY.

Duration:00:15:45

Being an adult child of divorce - what is the difference?

What is the impact of your parents divorcing when you are an adult? Is there much of a difference to being a child of divorce versus an adult child of divorce? Joining Andrea to discuss is Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan and Journalist and author Aoife Grace Moore, whose parents divorced in their late fifties…

Duration:00:16:29

Could the Katie Taylor Croke Park fight happen as an undercard?

Is Katie Taylor finally set to fight in Croke Park? And would this be as an undercard to a much hype sparring match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury? Her agent seems to think this would not be good enough... Andrea is joined by Phil Egan from Off the Ball, professional Irish boxer Christina Desmond and more to discuss.

Duration:00:11:48

The Making of Whitney Houston!

We’ve decided to do 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 life and work of Whitney Houston!

Duration:00:13:32

Do we need more security on Irish Rail?

Irish rail is increasing security on board to tackle the widespread antisocial behavior on trains across the country. It comes as incidents including passengers brandishing knives and drug users ‘shooting up’ in carriages were reported to the company last year. We want to hear your thoughts, have you ever experienced this behavior on Irish rail and would you welcome more security on board? Joining Andrea to discuss is Company Spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann, Jane Cregan, as well as listeners.

Duration:00:15:48

Neven Maguire gives his cooking tips!

The one and only Neven Maguire joins Andrea in the studio for a chat and to answer some of the biggest cooking questions! If you want to see more of him, Neven will be at the Ideal Home Show in the RDS from Friday the 24th of April.

Duration:00:10:32

Reasons to be Happy: Focker-In-Law, Madonna, Ireland’s Best Pets

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. Ciara Treacy from the Newstalk Digital Team joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces!

Duration:00:08:34

Listeners share their experiences of widowhood

This week, Andrea has been speaking to listeners about widowhood, and what it’s like to continue without their loved one. Today, that continues, and she is joined by more listeners to hear their experiences…

Duration:00:23:11

Making Babies: Domino Scheme

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by an expert 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, Andrea is joined by Community Midwife Jean Kavanagh to discuss everything you need to know about the Domino scheme.

Duration:00:10:56

Barcelona bans tourist tat - should we do the same?

Barcelona has banned tourist tat; no more billboard menus on the street to attract tourists, pestering waiters and all outdoor furniture needs to look the same. So, is this a good thing? And should we follow suit in Ireland? Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank McDonald, Dublin author and Journalist.

Duration:00:08:16

Wish Week: Abi Buckley’s Story

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses… Andrea is joined by Abi Buckley, who was 17 when her wish was granted… Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet! Every cent matters. Donate online atmakeawish.ie/donate.

Duration:00:11:00

What impact will government fuel supports have?

With the furor of the past few weeks, a 10 cent excise cut on fuel took effect at midnight last night. Will the government’s supports have an impact, and is there faith that anything will really change? Andrea is joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator, as well as listeners, to discuss.

Duration:00:14:00

Ask the Expert: Navigating Dublin Airport

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 navigating Dublin Airport!

Duration:00:13:02

Carpenter quits to be his dog’s social media manager!

Duncan Tout, a carpenter, has given up his job to become his dog’s social media manager. Yes, you heard that correctly! Duncan joins Andrea to talk about TJ the French Bulldog.

Duration:00:06:29

Widowhood - what is your experience?

Based on yesterday’s conversation on the show about widowhood, and the different experiences of it, Andrea is joined by more listeners to hear their stories…

Duration:00:24:41

Tributes paid to singer Moya Brennan