25 Junior Infants students at risk of having no teacher

Is it too early for back-to-school sections in shops?

As primary school children skip out the gates today for eight weeks of summer holidays, parents are entering one of their busiest planning seasons. Between organising summer camps, childcare and work schedules, is there really time to think about September? Yet, with school uniforms and stationery already appearing in shops, parents are being reminded that back-to-school preparations are just around the corner. Is it too soon, or is it a welcome chance to get organised and spread the cost? Joining Andrea to discuss is Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O’Sea,  Journalist Yvonne Reddin, Comedian Steve Cummins and listeners.

Dealing with a MS diagnosis 30 years on - Samatha’s story

Andrea’s guest was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 22. 30 years on, Samantha McCarthy is still walking, teaching yoga, and determined to share a message of hope and resilience. Samantha joins to share her story…

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

Do we need more monuments to women?

We all know of Molly Malone and the Anna Livia, but where are the monuments honouring the women of the revolution? From over 200 statues dotted across Dublin’s city centre, only a handful of them are of women. Dublin City Council is launching a plan with the aim of addressing the lack of women represented in the city's public spaces. Do we need more monuments to women? Joining Andrea to discuss is Emma Gileece, Architectural Historian, Sinead McCoole, Historian and author specialising on women in Irish History and listeners.

The Home Squad: Lighting up a dark room!

If you have a dark room in your home, are there any tricks to light it up naturally? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss lighting for a dark room! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Interior Stylist Sarah Doyle of Retwiggd.