Lunchtime Live

The Home Squad: Mattresses

You spend a lot of your life on one, so how do you know if you’re sleeping on the right mattress for you? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things mattresses! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Kate O’Driscoll, @victorianrathmines on Instagram.

What is collagen banking?

Collagen banking is the newest anti-aging skincare trend, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists and Blackrock Clinic joins Andrea to discuss.

Contactless payments on public transport due for 2028

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, alongside the National Transport Authority, has announced that contactless ticketing on public transport will come into effect in 2028. This will allow passengers to pay using bank cards, phones and other smart devices, yet we are one of the last major European cities to introduce the technology. Joining Andrea to discuss this is Feljin Jose, Spokesperson for Transport for the Green Party, CEO of the National Transport Authority, Anne Shaw and more.

Is the new Ireland jersey too expensive?

As Ireland gear up for their World Cup qualifiers this March, excitement is building among supporters eager to back the team in green. That enthusiasm, however, may be tested by the price of the newly released Ireland jersey, which goes on sale today. Fans looking to kit themselves out will have to dig deep. The adult jersey costs €145 for the player-fit version, while the regular fit is priced at €105. The women’s jersey also comes in at €105, and the children’s jersey will cost a steep €85. So, is this simply the price of supporting your national team in modern football, or are fans being priced out while the team’s success is being capitalised on? Andrea is joined by Freelance Sports Journalist Daniel Hussey, as well as listeners, to discuss.

The Making of The Saw Doctors’ ‘If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back’

We’ve decided to do 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 Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who’s going to talk through The Saw Doctors’ ‘If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back’!