Lunchtime Live

The Home Squad: Pipe Bursts & Leaks

Usually on the show this segment covers the lovely aspirational things with your home: renovations and new ideas. But, what do you do when things go wrong? What do you do if a pipe bursts in your home and causes damage? This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss dealing with bursts and leaks! Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Quantity Surveyor Patricia Power.

How important is it to treat yourself?

Do you treat yourself? Even when you’re a little broke, do you find some way to do something nice? Maybe it’s just some time out, some R&R - or maybe a fancy coffee on the way to work. But, do you prioritise it? Andrea is joined by Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and author of ‘The Science of Happiness’ to discuss…

Study finds people lose progress within two years after quitting weight loss drugs

A new study has revealed that people who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years. Joining Andrea to discuss this is Professor Donal O’Shea, the HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity, as well as listeners.

Should Ireland start screening for SMA1 in children?

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson announced on Sunday that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a severe muscular disease. She said she will be campaigning for SMA1 (spinal muscular atrophy) screening at birth, after her twin babies were diagnosed with this rare genetic condition. The test has been approved in Ireland, but hasn’t yet been implemented. So, why not? Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Making of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A-Changin'

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 Bob Dylan’s album album ‘The Times They Are A-Changin'!