Lunchtime Live

Are hot school meals lacking nutrients?

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said that you would “need a very strong stomach” to eat some of the hot school meals currently being provided in schools. For many children, these meals are not just an option - they are a vital source of daily nutrition and, in some cases, their main meal of the day. This raises an important question: are these meals truly fit for purpose, or should they be more nutrient-dense to properly support children’s health, growth and learning? Joining Andrea to discuss is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Eoin Dolan, as well as listeners.

Reasons to be Happy: Arklow, Pubs, Mother Pride

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…

Séamus Culleton’s daughter: “no sympathy whatsoever” on ICE detainment

Irishman Seamus Culleton was issued a temporary order postponing his deportation  from the US yesterday… He was moved to a detention facility after being arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in September. He spoke out last week - prompting much discussion about his detention here at home. Today, one of his twin daughters, Heather Morrisey, joins Andrea to discuss… Image: @carrasnyc on Instagram

Making Babies: Barriers for conception

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 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 answer any of your questions, and discuss the common barriers couples may face when trying to conceive.

What are ‘mass bangers’?

Hopefully you’ll be singing from the same hymn sheet as Andrea’s guest… Musician Paul Luby is well known for his covers of ‘mass bangers’ and he joins to discuss what they are, and why they have become so popular.