Lunchtime Live

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…

During the annual St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House, US President Donald Trump called Irish President Catherine Connolly a man in an answer to a question on Iran. This mistake is not the only reason this is in the news: people are talking Taoiseach Michéal Martin did not correct him…So, what do you think, and how often do you see this happening in general?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk Reporter Jamie O’Hara, Dr Mary McAuliffe, Historian and Lecturer of Gender Studies in UCD, Doctor Suzanne Crowe and listeners.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 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 what to know if you’re travelling while pregnant!

Are you trying to buy a house? What things do you wish people had told you?Buying a home can be long and stressful, and Journalist Céire Sadlier has been writing about the things that actually helped her during the process…She joins Andrea to discuss, as well as listeners.

Tens of thousands of people took to the city of Dublin yesterday to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Tourists and locals alike gathered in their droves, with many celebrating on the streets while others filled bars and restaurants, partying well into the night.This morning, those returning to the city center were met with the aftermath of the festivities. Streets were strewn with litter, broken glass, and, in some cases, vomit lining the paths, offering a stark glimpse into the scale of the celebrations…How filthy is Dublin city today, and what does this say about the people living or visiting our capital?Joining Andrea to discuss is owner of Martin Gear Jewelers, Martin Gear, Mary Harkin from Rory’s Fishing Tackle in Temple Bar, as well as listeners.

Dr Brian King from Drumcondra Medical joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Jessie Buckley has made history by becoming the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars when she scooped the award for her performance in Hamnet! Brendan Fuller, cousin of Jessie Buckley, Mayor of Killarney Councillor Martin Grady, Joan Butler, Music Teacher at Jessie Buckley's former Secondary School, Ursuline Secondary School in Thurles and Marie Linehan from the Kerry Film Festival all joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss.

Postnatal Depression can affect anybody, but recognizing the signs isn’t always easy. Dr Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist, is with me to talk about her experience. 

Almost 39,000 participants walked a record of 6.9 million steps in January this year as part of the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge.  Despite it being one of the wettest January’s on record. Many GAA clubs did not let that stop them as they braced the wind and rain to take on the challenge.   Rory O’Connor, Known by many of you as Rory’s Stories on social media was one of the ambassadors of the Healthy Clubs steps challenge and joined Andrea Gilligan on the show to discuss.

It’s the Pod Squad time! Ciaran Bradley from our Digital Team and Ellen Butler from the Newstalk Newsroom joined Andrea Gilligan to discuss Alan Carr’s Life’s a Beach’ podcast.