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Lunchtime Live

Newstalk
Ireland
Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Love Island
Newstalk
Dublin City Council
Public Transport
GAA
Cars
Heatwave
Sulky Racing
Heatwave In Europe
Breastfeeding
Galway
Blood Donation
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Pregnancy
Health Insurance
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Bessborough Mother and Baby Home

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

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Latest Episodes

It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.

This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic, to answer your medical questions!

Are we at risk of losing sing songs?

Podcaster from ‘I’m grand Mam’ PJ Kirby posted a video saying that the sing song is dead! He was at a wedding, and nobody had a party piece for the end of the night…

Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss t... more

More women are choosing to undergo breast reduction surgery, with recent figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) showing that breast reduction and implant removal procedures now outnumber breast implant surgeries.

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We’ve been enjoying the good weather over the past month or so, but spare a thought for farmers who are watching the drought kill their crops, and affect their livestock.

Darragh McCullough, Farmer and Broadcaster, joins Clare McKenna to discuss.

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Recent Guests

Diarmuid Quinlan
Medical Director of the Irish College of General Practitioners
Irish College of General Practitioners
Episode: Are you facing long wait times due to GP shortages?
Ger Gavigan
Representative of Crumlin GAA Club
Crumlin GAA Club
Episode: How can we tackle local vandalism?
Kiera Dignam
Singer-songwriter, activist
Episode: Remembering Glen Hansard
Ryan O'Shaughnessy
Musician, performer
Episode: Remembering Glen Hansard
Dr. Ellen McSweeny
Representative from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Episode: Ask the Expert: Donating Blood
Stuart McHugh
Disneyland Paris content creator and Irish campaigner
Independent/Disney content creator
Episode: Campaign finally sees Gaeilge included in Disneyland Paris - Stuart’s story
Nial Ring
Independent councillor in Dublin
Dublin City Council
Episode: Should we rename streets with colonial links?
Róisín Murphy
Architect
Independent/Architectural practice
Episode: Should we rename streets with colonial links?
Emma Gileece
Architectural historian
Independent
Episode: Should we rename streets with colonial links?

Host

Andrea Gilligan
Host of Lunchtime Live

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Nonsense

    Podcast prattle!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the conversations

    Love this but void Andrea please stop shouting /screeching

    I have to stay on the button to listen in order to turn up volume for guests and turn down volume for Andrea shreeking

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nxxxtt
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Love it

    Love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doodypegs
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Lost it's way

    It might be unfair, but I was expecting a much more progressive show from Ciara and that hasn't happened, for whatever reasons. It's just not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lynn Gleeson
    Ireland8 years ago
  • So So

    Ciara is often wonderful in highlighting certain issues, particularly around health related issues and housing. But the recent slide to the economic right and punch down rhetoric is not great. I don't think that's representative of Ciara's beliefs, more Newstalks editorial leanings.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SussieWoosie
    Ireland8 years ago

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The show covers a wide range of timely issues, from healthcare and disability access to parenting and consumer topics, which keeps discussions relevant.
A few episodes are noted for balancing lighter lifestyle topics with deeper advocacy and policy debates.
Listeners appreciate the mix of practical guidance and policy context, with real-world guest perspectives.
Some criticism that hosting style can be loud or shouty at times, affecting accessibility for some listeners.

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#87
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Talking Points

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Finance Matters: Trusts
Q: Listener wondering, Paul, what's the difference in setting up a trust rather than just setting up another bank account for my son or daughter?
A trust provides a structured, legally recognized way to hold and distribute assets for a child, often with tax advantages and control mechanisms such as a bear trust for under-18s, while a bank account offers no special tax treatment and fewer control options; trusts also allow tailored timing and conditions for access, especially with discretionary arrangements.
Campaign finally sees Gaeilge included in Disneyland Paris - Stuart’s story
Q: How does Stuart describe his role and effort in this campaign and what impact does it have on visitors?
He emphasizes his passion for helping people enjoy safer, less stressful trips and highlights how Irish language elements create talking points and pride for visitors and staff alike.
Campaign finally sees Gaeilge included in Disneyland Paris - Stuart’s story
Q: Was there pushback from Disney, and what was the process like to make the change?
He says there was essentially no pushback, just tempered expectations and a long process of validations and approvals before the signs were added.
Campaign finally sees Gaeilge included in Disneyland Paris - Stuart’s story
Q: Stuart, why did you decide to campaign to include Irish on the ride?
Stuart explains his long-standing connection to Disney and his goal of adding Irish representation to reflect cultural identity, noting the official approval he gained as a content creator and the broader Irish presence at Disneyland Paris.
How expensive is a staycation in Ireland?
Q: Dara, are you heading abroad or doing a staycation this year?
Dara explains he is shifting from staycations to an international trip to Lanzarote due to cost and weather considerations, highlighting the lure of a predictable sunny experience abroad.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lunchtime Live

What is Lunchtime Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daytime discussion show featuring callers and guests who bring expert perspectives on everyday issues—healthcare policy, disability access, parenting, travel, and home improvement. Episodes mix practical how-tos (barbecuing tips, outdoor flooring, packing for trips) with advocacy and policy conversations (blue badge siting, shingles vaccination access, ADHD eligibility). Guests range from healthcare professionals and disability advocates to authors, editors, and industry professionals, creating a broad, conversational format aimed at demystifying complex topics for a general audience and offering actionable takeaways for listeners and potential supporters.

Noteworthy is the show's willingness to blend lifestyle content with civic discour... more

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2. Ger Gavigan
3. Kiera Dignam
4. Ryan O'Shaughnessy
5. Dr. Ellen McSweeny
6. Stuart McHugh
7. Nial Ring
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