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    The Home Squad: Home Office Design

    03/09/2026 | 11 mins.
    Do you want to set up your own home office or study? What is the best way to go about it, and what should you be aware of?
    This week, the Home Squad are here to give tips on making the perfect home office!
    Joining Andrea 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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    The biggest slang words in Ireland - do you know any of them?

    03/09/2026 | 9 mins.
    Do you know what ‘67’, ‘Rizz’ and ‘Maxxing’ mean? No? Well, you’re not alone! Google search data for 2026 reveals the most searched slang words in Ireland.
    Katie Gallagher from Spin and Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in the University of Limerick join to discuss!
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    What is lipoedema and its impact?

    03/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Lipoedema affects many women, yet it is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, leaving them living with pain and uncertainty for years…
    Andrea is joined by three women who have experienced lipoedema firsthand to discuss their journeys, the challenges of accessing treatment, and why they chose to travel abroad for surgery, a decision that has helped them reduce their pain and regain their quality of life.
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    How does school refusal affect children?

    03/09/2026 | 15 mins.
    Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, parents and families face every September…
    But, what exactly is school refusal, and why can it have such a profound impact on the whole family? What does it look like in everyday life, and what support is available to families who are struggling with it?
    Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill and Children’s Feeding Therapist and Chef from Fussy Eating Kids, Louise Lennox.
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    The Making of Britney Spears!

    03/09/2026 | 12 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 Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, who’s going to talk through the life and work of Britney Spears!
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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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