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Ask Me Anything: Antiques Expert
For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Niall Mullen, Antiques Expert and Art Dealer joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about the world of antiques!
New documentary highlights babies born on the roadside
There were more than 54,000 births in Ireland last year, with the vast majority of those born in a hospital setting, but for some, they can’t make it to the hospital in time…98FM Reporter Emma Tyrell and …
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There were more than 54,000 births in Ireland last year, with the vast majority of those born in a hospital setting, but for some, they can’t make it to the hospital in time…
98FM Reporter Emma Tyrell and Firefighter John Walshe join Andrea to discuss Emma’s new documentary: ‘The Dublin Fire Brigade Babies’, which includes her own experience of this!
Should school teaching focus more on nature and biodiversity?
The Government has launched a 'COP for schools' scheme as education leaders pledge to bring nature back to school grounds.Modelled on the pledges made by UN countries, the agreement invites education system …
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The Government has launched a 'COP for schools' scheme as education leaders pledge to bring nature back to school grounds.
Modelled on the pledges made by UN countries, the agreement invites education system leaders and educational organisations to commit to encouraging and supporting schools to improve biodiversity on their grounds.
Should we be teaching nature and biodiversity in schools?
Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
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.
Why is Revolut being used for scams? - Listener experience
Andrea has heard from Christine and from Pamela about their experiences being scammed out of money from their Revolut accounts...Today, listener Caroline joins to share her own story.
Should greyhound racing be allowed to continue?
An Oireachtas budget office report has highlighted the financial struggles of greyhound racing.The industry has been given over €20 million of taxpayer money in the 2027 budget, yet the report has asked whether …
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An Oireachtas budget office report has highlighted the financial struggles of greyhound racing.
The industry has been given over €20 million of taxpayer money in the 2027 budget, yet the report has asked whether state intervention is “simply arresting its inevitable collapse”.
So, is this a waste of taxpayer money, and moreover, is greyhound racing cruel?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Nuala Donlon from Greyhound Action Ireland, Damien Matthews, Chairperson of the Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation and listeners.
The Home Squad: External Doors
This week, The Home Squad returns here to chat about external doors!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior …
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This week, The Home Squad returns here to chat about external doors!
Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Retwiggd.
Living with autism after a late diagnosis
A new documentary about neurodivergence will air later this evening. One of those featured is Saraid Greene, who was diagnosed with autism at 16 years of age, meaning up until then she didn’t have the support …
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A new documentary about neurodivergence will air later this evening. One of those featured is Saraid Greene, who was diagnosed with autism at 16 years of age, meaning up until then she didn’t have the support she would have needed.
She joins Andrea to discuss living with autism as a late diagnosed woman.
How big of a problem is trespassing on farms?
How big of a problem is trespassing for farmers? When people go onto their land with dogs, how much damage could occur from that?Joining Andrea to discuss this is Denis Drennan from the Irish Creamery Milk …
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How big of a problem is trespassing for farmers? When people go onto their land with dogs, how much damage could occur from that?
Joining Andrea to discuss this is Denis Drennan from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association, Jacqueline Hogge, Rural Affairs Investigative Reporter with the Farmers Journal and more.
€5,000 lost in Revolut scam - listener experience
Yesterday on the show, Andrea was joined by a listener to hear how she was scammed out of €1,100. Another listener got in touch, and joins Andrea to discuss her story of being scammed for €5,000…
The Making of Blondie!
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 …
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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 life and work of Blondie!
Is Dublin safer than ever right now?
With the EU Presidency summit ongoing this week, the presence of Gardaí in Dublin can be felt now more than ever. Do you feel safer than you have in the past in the city, and should we have a similar level of …
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With the EU Presidency summit ongoing this week, the presence of Gardaí in Dublin can be felt now more than ever. Do you feel safer than you have in the past in the city, and should we have a similar level of presence around the year?
Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss, as well as Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe for the latest updates on the summit.
New rule changes for underage GAA - are they welcome?
Talks are ongoing to modify underage GAA games to make them more player friendly.The changes are aimed to retain players between ages of 13 to 17, and include playing smaller-sided games, streaming different …
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Talks are ongoing to modify underage GAA games to make them more player friendly.
The changes are aimed to retain players between ages of 13 to 17, and include playing smaller-sided games, streaming different grades and making it a less competitive environment.
Is this something to be welcomed?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Ryder, Chairman of Underage Clubs Galway and more.
Reasons to be Happy: Christmas Sambos, Boreen, You’ve Got Mail
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 …
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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…
Black Friday scams - listener experience
Listener Christine got in touch with the show about her experience of being scammed around Black Friday, and now she is out €1,100…She joins Andrea to discuss what happened.
Making Babies: Contraceptive Coil
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 …
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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 the contraceptive coil.
Hairdressing courses for underprivileged youths - Hair Together
Since opening her salon in Ballymun in February, Eileen McHugh, Founder of Hair Together, has increased the hair training courses she offers by threefold.These courses help young people in care, former …
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Since opening her salon in Ballymun in February, Eileen McHugh, Founder of Hair Together, has increased the hair training courses she offers by threefold.
These courses help young people in care, former prisoners and recovering addicts to gain confidence and expand their skillsets. She joins Andrea to discuss more.
School bomb threats - what has happened today?
Schools across Ireland have been emailed bomb threats, continuing the streak of disruptions after similar threats were sent to airports and media outlets.Joining Andrea to discuss this is Principal of Mother of …
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Schools across Ireland have been emailed bomb threats, continuing the streak of disruptions after similar threats were sent to airports and media outlets.
Joining Andrea to discuss this is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas Eoin Dolan, Principal at St. Patrick’s National School Rachel Harper, Fianna Fáil TD Shane Moynihan, Neuro Development Therapist and Founder of Cognikids Ollwyn Moran, Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan and Defence and Security Analyst Declan Power.
Ask the Expert: Auctioneer
For this week’s Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Ray Cooke from Ray Cooke Auctioneers to answer any of your property questions!
What is your budget for Christmas gifts?
What's your budget for presents?Whether you're in a new relationship or together for years, in a partnership presents matter, and Christmas can put a spotlight on that.According to new research, couples tend to …
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What's your budget for presents?
Whether you're in a new relationship or together for years, in a partnership presents matter, and Christmas can put a spotlight on that.
According to new research, couples tend to spend big at the beginning but 15 years in, their budget dwindles, and men typically spend more than women.
Joining Andrea to discuss this is Psychotherapist with Machna.ie, Dr Ray O'Neill and Agony Aunt for Evoke.ie, Tina Koumarianos.
Public sector pay deal - will we see another strike?
Public sector pay deal talks are to resume at the Workplace Relations Committee today.Though a pay increase offer of 10.5% is on the table, it is believed that Thursday's public sector strike will go …
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Public sector pay deal talks are to resume at the Workplace Relations Committee today.
Though a pay increase offer of 10.5% is on the table, it is believed that Thursday's public sector strike will go ahead.
Should this deal be accepted?
Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
My Lovely Horse Rescue issue appeal after animal theft
Last night, My Lovely Horse Rescue had a pony and three dogs stolen from them…This is the third incident in recent months, following a break in to their charity shop last week, and the taking of another horse …
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Last night, My Lovely Horse Rescue had a pony and three dogs stolen from them…
This is the third incident in recent months, following a break in to their charity shop last week, and the taking of another horse, Eleanor, a few months ago.
Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse, joins Andrea to discuss.
Don’t Miss: Nocturne, Niall Horan, Katherine Ryan
Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week!Image: Apple TV
Russell Brand Sentencing Judge comments - what are your thoughts?
The Sentencing Judge in Russell Brand’s trial said that the disgraced comedian had an “arrogant disregard for a woman’s right to say no”.Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand believed he could act “how you liked and …
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The Sentencing Judge in Russell Brand’s trial said that the disgraced comedian had an “arrogant disregard for a woman’s right to say no”.
Mr Justice Bennathan said Brand believed he could act “how you liked and when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”.
What do you think of the Judge’s comments?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh, Founder and CEO of Beyond Surviving and a survivor of rape Ciara Mangan and more.
Ask the Medic with Dr Niall Breen
It’s time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer your medical questions!
TU Dublin student on graduating while homeless
Katie Wallace has recently graduated from TU Dublin after her and her family falling victim to homelessness, and spending the majority of her college experience living in BnB's and sleeping in friends' …
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Katie Wallace has recently graduated from TU Dublin after her and her family falling victim to homelessness, and spending the majority of her college experience living in BnB's and sleeping in friends' houses.
Katie joins Andrea to share her experience…
Simon Harris dole comments - is he going too far?
Over the weekend, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris announced that penalties would come in for those who treat the dole “as a way of life”.He stated that at a time of full employment, it is …
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Over the weekend, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris announced that penalties would come in for those who treat the dole “as a way of life”.
He stated that at a time of full employment, it is unacceptable for people to receive benefits year after year, and called for people to balance their rights with responsibilities…
Do his comments go too far, or are they fair?
Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
The contraceptive coil and pain relief - how important is it?
Last week on the show, Andrea spoke with Senator Teresa Costello about the pain women experience due to getting the coil fitted, and calls for greater access to pain relief with this procedure.Today, Andrea is …
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Last week on the show, Andrea spoke with Senator Teresa Costello about the pain women experience due to getting the coil fitted, and calls for greater access to pain relief with this procedure.
Today, Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss the importance of this.
Buying a Home: Moving House
Buying a home involves lots of steps, and even after the bidding and going sale agreed, the property will need to be surveyed…And, once you do secure a home, how do you properly get organised to move?Wayne …
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Buying a home involves lots of steps, and even after the bidding and going sale agreed, the property will need to be surveyed…
And, once you do secure a home, how do you properly get organised to move?
Wayne Bracken, Managing Director with Just Move Relocations joins Andrea to discuss and answer your questions!
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!
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