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Mar 12, 2026 • 22min
The Buckley family shares their excitement ahead of the Oscars!
It’s an exciting weekend ahead with Oscar fever hitting Kerry as Jessie Buckley is up for Best Actress award!Andrea is broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney today and is joined by Sean and Carol Buckley, Brendan Fuller and Fiona Crowley to share in the excitement ahead of the awards!

Mar 11, 2026 • 11min
ADHD in relationships - how can you navigate it?
When you are in a relationship with someone, what can the challenges be if your partner or yourself has ADHD? And, how can you overcome them?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Jessica McKnight, Senior Counselling Psychologist.

Mar 11, 2026 • 12min
Reasons to be Happy: Mumisms, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Pussycat Dolls
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 guest host Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Mar 11, 2026 • 20min
Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?
Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren?A study in the UK has found that 70% of grandparents want to provide some economic support for their children through babysitting grandkids.So, should the favour be returned?Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Broadcaster and host of the Opinions Matter podcast, Broadcaster Claire Ronan and more.

Mar 11, 2026 • 12min
Making Babies: Breastfeeding Challenges
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 Aoife Kenny, NMH Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation to discuss the common challenges around breastfeeding, and how to navigate them.

Mar 11, 2026 • 7min
Speaking with Jessie Buckley's parents ahead of the Oscars! - Henry McKean Reports
The Oscars are this Sunday, and to mark Jessie Buckley’s nomination (and hopefully her big win) we will be broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in Killarney tomorrow!Newstalk’s own Henry McKean caught up with Jessie Buckley's parents, who are flying out from Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus this afternoon…

Mar 11, 2026 • 8min
Does a bad weather forecast stop you from making plans?
Does bad weather put you off doing things? Or do you ignore what the weather app says on your phone and make plans regardless of the weather forecast?Former Met Éireann Meteorologist and Forecaster Evelyn Cusack joins Andrea, as well as Journalist with Irish Independent Kirsty Blake Knox, to discuss.

Mar 11, 2026 • 15min
How bad can Irish stereotypes be?
An Irish woman whose boss repeatedly shouted abuse at her in a “strong Irish accent” has been awarded more than £23,000 after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed.The Irish Government estimates that around 70 million people of Irish heritage live outside Ireland. From quips in movies and tv shows, to profiling at work, this seems to be happening everywhere.Have you ever had an experience about negative Irish stereotypes, particularly abroad?Andrea is joined by Irish people living abroad to discuss.

Mar 10, 2026 • 11min
Ask the Expert: Indoor Plants
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Botanist Pat Keville from Plant Store to answer any of your questions about indoor plants!

Mar 10, 2026 • 9min
Should brides plan their own hen weekend?
Whether you’re a bride to be or a bridesmaid, you’ll know that a huge amount of planning goes into a hen weekend...Travel content creator and bride-to-be Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has said she wants to be hands on. So, is it the right way to go?Éadaoin joins Andrea, as well as Sandra Scharlach from Infusion Weddings, to discuss.


