The one and only Neven Maguire joins Andrea in the studio for a chat and to answer some of the biggest cooking questions! If you want to see more of him, Neven will be at the Ideal Home Show in the RDS from Friday the 24th of April.
Reasons to be Happy: Focker-In-Law, Madonna, Ireland’s Best Pets
15/04/2026 | 8 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. Ciara Treacy from the Newstalk Digital Team joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces!
Listeners share their experiences of widowhood
15/04/2026 | 23 mins.
This week, Andrea has been speaking to listeners about widowhood, and what it’s like to continue without their loved one. Today, that continues, and she is joined by more listeners to hear their experiences…
Making Babies: Domino Scheme
15/04/2026 | 10 mins.
Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by an expert 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, Andrea is joined by Community Midwife Jean Kavanagh to discuss everything you need to know about the Domino scheme.
Barcelona bans tourist tat - should we do the same?
15/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Barcelona has banned tourist tat; no more billboard menus on the street to attract tourists, pestering waiters and all outdoor furniture needs to look the same. So, is this a good thing? And should we follow suit in Ireland? Joining Andrea to discuss is Frank McDonald, Dublin author and Journalist.
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