Lunchtime Live

The Making of Dolly Parton’s Jolene

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 Jolene by Dolly Parton.

The Home Squad:Kitchen Upgrades

Its one of the focal points of activity in our homes. The Kitchen So this week on the Home Squad we discuss all things kitchen, including whether islands are worth it. Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Architect and Founder  of NRD Designs Natasha Rocca Devine

Would you watch the 6 nations in the cinema?

Ireland take on France in the opening match of the Six Nations tonight, and some fans have decided to head to the cinema to watch it... With Omniplex cinemas screening the match, we’re joined by Mark Anderson, Director General of the Omniplex Cinema Group, Shane Byrne, former Ireland rugby player and Orla McElroy, Sports Editor of the Irish Mail on Sunday

Living with a Birthmark

Andrea was joined in studio by mum and daughter - Emily Atkinson and Kerry Hannaphy. – Emily joined Andrea to talk about her birthmarks, to raise awareness and to talk about the many misconceptions around them

Should international languages be taught in primary schools?

Primary schools across the country are being urged to teach French and other foreign languages. It comes as the French Ambassador to Ireland, Céline Place, said her embassy was helping schools by facilitating teachers who wanted to travel to France and by placing 90 French-language assistants in Irish classrooms across the country. We want to know what you think? Should French and other international languages be taught in our national schools?   Joining Andrea to discuss was Ciara McDonnell, who is a secondary school Spanish teacher, Mary McCarthy aswell as listeners to discuss.