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  • Ask Me Anything: Addictions Services

    October 23, 2026 · 16 min

    For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Keith Cassidy, Psychotherapist and Executive Director of Smarmore Castle Private Addiction Rehab Centre joins Andrea to answer any of your questions about addictions services.

  • Does Halloween put too much pressure on parents?

    October 23, 2026 · 7 min

    With Halloween fast approaching and kids beginning to dress up, has it gotten out of control? From decorations to buying costumes, and the stress of it all, Halloween has become another major expense for parents. Has Halloween gone too…

  • DART disruptions - how does it impact you?

    October 23, 2026 · 16 min

    During the week, Access for All had made a post about lifts at DART stations being out of use, but that information was only available at DART stations, not online. On top of the inaccessibility issues, a number of DART stations will be…

  • How often are charity shops being used as dumping grounds?

    October 23, 2026 · 12 min

    Do we find more tat nowadays in charity shops? Is fast fashion filling them now, and are we treating them as dumping grounds for unwanted or broken pieces? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Kathy Donaghy, Journalist, author and columnist…

  • Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

    October 23, 2026 · 11 min

    Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

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  • Does AI have a place in the creative industry?

    October 23, 2026 · 17 min

    Limerick City and County Council are in hot water as they posted a video promoting Christmas in the city. Why? It was generated by artificial intelligence. This comes as Fontaines D.C. also stated yesterday that they did not know AI was…

  • The Home Squad: Kitchen Appliances

    October 22, 2026 · 8 min

    Is your kitchen counter full of appliances, or are you always looking for neat gadgets that can be stored away? This week, The Home Squad are here to chat about kitchen appliances that matter! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan…

  • New Airbnb rules: more work for the host?

    October 22, 2026 · 6 min

    Under new rules set to come in, Airbnb guests will no longer have to do the annoying cleaning jobs before check out. They can no longer be asked to empty bins, strip beds and do the dishes... So, is this a positive step or more work for…

  • ‘We Consent’ boundaries campaign controversy - what do you think?

    October 22, 2026 · 21 min

    There has been a significant wave of online discussion and public debate following this campaign by Cuan called ‘We Consent’, which is about personal boundaries. The debate continues from both sides, with some believing that grandparents…

  • Navigating practical arrangements after the death of a loved one

    October 22, 2026 · 7 min

    Many listeners have had loved ones pass, and been left with the stressful practicalities following that death… So, how do you navigate the stress and grief, as well as the practical arrangements? Andrea’s guest, Solicitor Jacquelyn Dunne…

  • The Making of Madonna!

    October 22, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Arnotts ask for GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments - why?

    October 22, 2026 · 19 min

    You may have heard it today on the station: Arnotts have asked the GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments. They have said it attracts anti-social behaviour into the area, which has garnered very mixed reactions from the…

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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk