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Why do most women dread wearing swimwear?
22/07/2026 | 11 mins.
Do you dread going to the beach or going for a swim because you’re worried about what you look like in a bikini or a swimsuit?
Many of us will feel uncomfortable and nervous stripping down to a two piece, but how do we get better at being brave and embracing our ‘bikini bodies’?
Joining Andrea to discuss is Grace Mongey, aka Faces By Grace, Riona O’Connor, actor, comedian and creator and Dr Malie Coyne, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author.
Reasons to be Happy: Island for sale, camping, Gogglebox
22/07/2026 | 9 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 Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…
Do you struggle to get a taxi?
22/07/2026 | 22 mins.
Do you struggle to get a taxi on a night out, or in general? Have things seemingly gotten worse in terms of the number of them available?
Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss…
Making Babies: The Partner’s Role
22/07/2026 | 13 mins.
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 how important the partner is, and how they can best support the mother…
Brian Warfield on his new musical ‘Celtic Exodus’
22/07/2026 | 11 mins.
Described as the Irish ‘Le Mis’, ‘Celtic Exodus’ is a new musical written by Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones.
He joins Andrea to discuss what lead him to creating this show!

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