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    The Home Squad: Kids Bedrooms

    27/08/2026 | 13 mins.
    If you’re looking to design or do up your child’s bedroom, where do you start, and what should you look out for?
    This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss all things kids bedrooms!
    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Design Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.
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    Do we need ‘zombie’ crosswalks?

    27/08/2026 | 8 mins.
    Do you walk along while looking at your phone?
    We’re all guilty of being distracted, but because of people’s smart phone dependency now further measures are being implemented to add new ground level traffic lights at zebra crossings.
    So, is this really what’s needed to deal with distracted pedestrians?
    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Colin Baker, Managing Director of Back from the Future tech support and listeners.
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    What is the impact of lower organ transplant levels?

    27/08/2026 | 15 mins.
    A report has shown that transplants have fallen significantly, having failed to return to pre-pandemic levels.
    So, what impact does this have on those on the transplant list?
    Guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Maureen O'Donnell, CEO of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, Colin White, National Advocacy Manager with the Irish Kidney Association and listeners.
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    How important are online reviews?

    27/08/2026 | 11 mins.
    How important are reviews to you when choosing a restaurant or any form of accommodation? Do you swear by reviews you read online?
    What impact do they have on businesses and should we monitor them more closely to ensure the information given is accurate and fair?
    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Barry Duff from Lock & Brew café and restaurant and Food Writer Dee Laffan.
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    The Making of Van Morrison!

    27/08/2026 | 8 mins.
    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 guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Van Morrison!
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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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