Lunchtime Live

Ask the Expert: Park Run

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Jenny Branigan, Territory Manager for Park Run Ireland and Chartered Physio to discuss the event, and all of your park run questions!

Would it be okay if nightclubs die out?

Nightclubs across the country are becoming fewer and far between. For many, they are a thing of the past. Many hate to think of a night out where they don’t end up on a dance floor, while others wouldn’t mind if they were to disappear. What would it mean for the future of Irish nightlife if nightclubs were to disappear into oblivion, and what impact would it have on people who work in the industry? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Coillí Collins AKA DJ Shampain, DJ and Spokesperson for Give us the Night Campaign, Robbie Kitt as well as Newstalk’s Dylan Hand and Daniela Rana.

Have you finished your Christmas shopping already?

With Christmas coming in fast, many people are hitting the shops in preparation for the festive season. For some, they are checking off their list of presents nice and early, with 77% of UK consumers planning to have all of their shopping done before the end of November. So, have you already done your Christmas shopping, or do you usually leave it to the last minute? Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

Have we lost civility on planes?

The US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling for more civility in the skies, starting with a simple request: leave the pajamas at home! Speaking at Newark Airport, he said dressing with a little more respect could help curb the surge in unruly passenger behavior seen since 2019… So, is he right? Is this just one of the factors impacting civility on planes? Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Therese McCullagh-Melia of The Etiquette Academy of Ireland, Melanie May, Travel Blogger and Mandy Maher, Stylist at Catwalk Model Agency.

How I Live Well: Winter Mental Health

It's How I live well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life... This week, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Stefania Ceolin, Psychotherapist, to discuss how you can look after your mental health in the winter months. You can contact Samaritans on 116 123 at any time if these issues impact you.