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Lunchtime Live

Hosted by Newstalk · society · EN-IE · 1,000 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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40%

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Questions about Lunchtime Live

What is Lunchtime Live about?

Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@ CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Who hosts Lunchtime Live?

Lunchtime Live is hosted by Newstalk. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.

What has Lunchtime Live covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How often are charity shops being used as dumping grounds?" (23 October 2026, 12 minutes), "Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty" (23 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Does AI have a place in the creative industry?" (23 October 2026, 17 minutes).

How often does Lunchtime Live publish?

Lunchtime Live publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Lunchtime Live?

Booking probability for Lunchtime Live is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lunchtime Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lunchtime Live's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Newstalk hosts Lunchtime Live, a society show with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    How often are charity shops being used as dumping grounds?

    Oct 23, 202612 min

    Do we find more tat nowadays in charity shops? Is fast fashion filling them now, and are we treating them as dumping grounds for unwanted or broken pieces? Joining Andrea to discuss this is Kathy Donaghy, Journalist...

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    Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

    Oct 23, 202611 min

    Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.

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    Does AI have a place in the creative industry?

    Oct 23, 202617 min

    Limerick City and County Council are in hot water as they posted a video promoting Christmas in the city. Why? It was generated by artificial intelligence. This comes as Fontaines D.C. also stated yesterday that they...

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    The Home Squad: Kitchen Appliances

    Oct 22, 20268 min

    Is your kitchen counter full of appliances, or are you always looking for neat gadgets that can be stored away? This week, The Home Squad are here to chat about kitchen appliances that matter! Joining Andrea to discuss...

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    New Airbnb rules: more work for the host?

    Oct 22, 20266 min

    Under new rules set to come in, Airbnb guests will no longer have to do the annoying cleaning jobs before check out. They can no longer be asked to empty bins, strip beds and do the dishes... So, is this a positive step...

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    ‘We Consent’ boundaries campaign controversy - what do you think?

    Oct 22, 202621 min

    There has been a significant wave of online discussion and public debate following this campaign by Cuan called ‘We Consent’, which is about personal boundaries. The debate continues from both sides, with some believing...

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    Navigating practical arrangements after the death of a loved one

    Oct 22, 20267 min

    Many listeners have had loved ones pass, and been left with the stressful practicalities following that death… So, how do you navigate the stress and grief, as well as the practical arrangements? Andrea’s guest...

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    The Making of Madonna!

    Oct 22, 202613 min

    We're doing 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...

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    Arnotts ask for GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments - why?

    Oct 22, 202619 min

    You may have heard it today on the station: Arnotts have asked the GPO to stop issuing social welfare payments. They have said it attracts anti-social behaviour into the area, which has garnered very mixed reactions...

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    Negative experience with Aer Lingus - listener story

    Oct 21, 20269 min

    Last week one of our listeners got in touch about an experience she had with Aer Lingus. Mags was due to get knee surgery in November but due to her condition, the surgery got moved up to October. Mags was due to fly to...

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    Reasons to be Happy: Chocolate, Maura Higgins, Just Eat

    Oct 21, 202611 min

    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. Content creator Holli Breslin joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on...

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    The importance of men’s mental health

    Oct 21, 202620 min

    Yesterday on the show, we spoke about footballer James McClean's comments insinuating that men who sought therapy to cope with mental health were weak. We received an overwhelming reaction from a number of people...

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    Making Babies: Male Fertility

    Oct 21, 202611 min

    Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, to cover every area of trying to...

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    Are you for more breathalysers?

    Oct 21, 20269 min

    Yesterday on the show, Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss the new €1.5 million investment to place breathalyser terminals in businesses across Ireland, including bars, restaurants and hotels. Those plans have now...

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    Should hospitals have a cap on parking fees?

    Oct 21, 202618 min

    Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has urged the HSE to cap hospital parking charges at €10 a day. In a letter to the Dáíl's Public Accounts Committee, she highlighted that four hospitals currently charge more...

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    Should Home Economics be mandatory?

    Oct 20, 20268 min

    Over the years, there have been several calls to make Home Economics mandatory, but should we take financial literacy into account? Ireland’s new financial literacy ambassador, Denis Carrigian has said that Home...

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    Don’t Miss: Below, Love of Your Life, Careless

    Oct 20, 202610 min

    Katie Gallagher, Spin News Anchor, has her finger on the pulse for what’s happening and she joins Andrea with the things you don’t want to miss this week! Image: Netflix

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    Should the Government invest more into breathalysers?

    Oct 20, 202620 min

    New breathalyser terminals are to be rolled out in venues across the country in an attempt to curb drink-driving. Devices will be installed in hotels, pubs and sports venues around the country, targeting areas with...

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    The Health Reset: Bone Density & Health in Women

    Oct 19, 202613 min

    It's time for The Health Reset, where we speak to some of our medical experts. We all say we’re going to eat better, get more active or finally get around to those health checks, but too often, we put it off. Irish Life...

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    Why are people loving more traditional desserts?

    Oct 19, 20266 min

    The height of sophistication at the end of a meal would be a fancy dessert like a mousse of crème brûlée , but now it seems like people are ordering desserts that their granny would like! So, why are people opting for...

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