Lunchtime Live

Does the new ‘Monk’ play glamourise crime?

Rex Ryan’s ‘The Monk’, which is about the life of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, opened last night at the Ambassador Theatre in Dublin. Andrea was in attendance, as well as Gerry Hutch, who also performed in the play. The question surrounding this play is: does it glamourise crime? Andrea was able to ask this exact question to those who watched it…

Should we expect more rain this week?

Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for multiple counties this week. So, how bad should we expect the weather this week, and how are people recovering after Storm Chandra? Andrea is joined by Cathal Nolan, Founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel, as well as listeners, to discuss.

How I Live Well: Pancakes

It's How I live well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life... This week Andrea is joined by Nutritionist Aileen Cox Blundell (@babyledfeeding on Instagram) to discuss how you can make this Pancake Tuesday a bit more healthy with a few smart ingredient swaps!

Should rent be increased in social housing?

People living in council housing may be required to pay higher rent contributions if their adult children are working and earning an income. With the rising cost of living and the ongoing housing crisis making it increasingly difficult for adults to move out, is the Government’s failure to address housing affordability now placing an unfair financial burden on families who are already struggling? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss…

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.