Monica Walsh on the silence surrounding domestic abuse

Reasons to be Happy: Katie Taylor, Olivia Colman, Outdoor Cinema

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. Ciara Treacy from the Newstalk Digital Team joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces!

Monica Walsh on the silence surrounding domestic abuse

Model, Author and Advocate Monica Walsh has used the tragic death of her aunt in the 90s, at the hand of her husband, to try and lift the silence surrounding domestic abuse… Monica joins Andrea to discuss.

Should we extend the referee retirement age?

The mandatory retirement age for inter-county GAA referees is 50 years old. Once an official on the National Referees Panel reaches this age, they must step down from officiating at the inter-county level, though many continue to referee local club games. But, should we extend the referee retirement age? Joining Andrea to discuss is Rory Hickey, former Intercounty GAA Referee and Referee Administrator of Clare GAA, Paddy Osbourne, former Coach and Referee, David Kennedy, Tipperary center half back in the All-Ireland final in 2001 and Tim Barry, Secretary of Rathdowney Errill GAA.

Making Babies: Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding Tips

For this week’s Making Babies, Andrea is joined by International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Maria O’Sullivan, to discuss the best ways to go about breastfeeding and bottle-feeding!

Speaking with the winner of this year’s Rose of Tralee!

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh, alopecia advocate and newly-crowned Rose of Tralee joins Andrea to discuss her win! Image: @roseoftraleefestival on Instagram