Issues with wheelchair accessibility in rural areas
20/05/2026 | 11 mins.
Anna’s guest, Tracy Martin, has been in a wheelchair for 37 years. Tracy has experience of what it is like for wheelchair users living in rural counties, and the limitations they have compared to the cities. Tracy previously lived in Madrid independently for years, and joins to discuss the differences she has noticed since she returned to Ireland. Also joining to discuss is Bernard Mulvaney from Access for All Ireland.
Reasons to be Happy: Strictly, Gaeilge, Mount Everest
20/05/2026 | 12 mins.
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. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces… Image: BBC
Struggling in the ‘sandwich’ generation
20/05/2026 | 16 mins.
More and more people are finding themselves caring for both children and aging loved ones, while also trying to manage work, family, and their own lives. Anna’s guests are living that reality every day in the ‘sandwich’ generation, as they navigate the challenges of caring for elderly parents while keeping everything else afloat…
Making Babies: Post Birth Recovery
20/05/2026 | 10 mins.
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, joins 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 guest host Anna Daly to discuss post birth recovery, and answer listener questions.
How personal loss lead to a grief coaching career
20/05/2026 | 14 mins.
Navigating grief is something that each person does differently, but when you are faced with loss in your life... grief can be overwhelming. Stephanie Walsh joins Anna Daly to share how her own experiences influenced her career…
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