Lunchtime Live Highlights

Lauren Barrett from Tralee was only 21 years old when she found a lump in her breast. She is now cancer free and is an ambassador for the 100K in 30 Days campaign for breast cancer Ireland. She joined Andrea to discuss her diagnosis and encouraged listeners to get involved in breast cancer Ireland's latest campaign.   Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

TV Presenter James Corden has revealed that he only washes his hair once every two months. His revelation has been met with horror, with many expressing their horror at Corden's attitude to hair care! Owner and director of Dylan Bradshaw Hair Salon in Dublin joined Andrea to discuss how often you should wash your hair and why over washing can actually be damaging to hair quality. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Soaring insurance rates, plus potential issues around sponsorship and volunteers may see a lot of the traditional agricultural shows around Ireland come under increased pressure. Show insurance has risen by almost 25% since 2019, on top of the preexisting costs of running a show. Irish Shows Association (ISA), National President Catherine Gallagher joined Andrea and Joan Bateman, secretary of  the Limerick Show, to discuss the increase in cost and the need to encourage younger age groups to volunteer.   Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

After returning from a weekend away, Andrea was surprised to see such a large number of people queueing for a taxi outside Dublin airport.  She spoke to a mixture of passengers and taxi drivers about the shortage of taxi's and the reasons behind it.   Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.    

College students scheduled to fly to America on their J1 work visas have run into similar roadblocks, as lengthy delays around their applications continue. One of those affected is Trinity student Sarah Domoney who joined Clare on the show to discuss her experience so far. Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.