Lunchtime Live

Should sulky racing be banned?

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched its 2026-2030 strategy today. In it, they call for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in major urban areas, and the ban of sulky racing on public roads. Joining Andrea to discuss is Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue and Catriona Lowry, the Reluctant Rescuer and Deirdre Heney, Fianna Fáil Clontarf Ward Councillor and Chairperson of Dublin City Council's Animal Welfare Oversight Committee.

Reasons to be Happy: Seagull Competition, Sun, Ariana Grande

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. Newstalk’s Meghan O’Halloran joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Would you go on a fitness holiday?

Do you go to the gym on holiday? Or perhaps are you booking your citybreaks to tie in with triathlons or hyrox events? This seems to be the new trend amongst younger generations. Joining Andrea to discuss is Cheryl Lyons, Co-Founder of Try Train Fitness studio in Drumcondra and Sean Harding, owner of Back to Basics in Tallaght.

Government fuel supports - how are you affected?

The Government is due to announce their fuel supports scheme today. The supports are aimed to help the agriculture, quarries, haulage, fisheries and construction sectors. Are these measures enough, and where does it leave those who work outside these sectors? Joining Andrea to discuss is Haulier Cyril McGuinness, Conor O’Leary, Munster Regional Chair with the Irish Farmer’s Association and listeners.

Making Babies: Inductions

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss everything you need to know about inductions.