Lunchtime Live Highlights

The pandemic impacted us all in different ways but for some it reignited a love for the outdoors and brought them closer to nature during a time of instability. With 40 per cent of people taking up a new outdoor activity since the beginning of Covid-19, has the pandemic changed our relationship with the outdoors forever? Andrea was joined by Deirdre, Jane, Mary, Sandie and Matthew to discuss their new found love for the outdoors...

September has been polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. It’s also known as PCOS, and I must admit, I really don’t know much about it. I know it’s a hormone issue that can cause complications when trying to get pregnant. But not much else. I’ve no idea how many people it affects or how it can be treated. I’m joined now by Nicola who has PCOS. Nicola when were you diagnosed?

There have been complaints in Killarney that the busking there has gotten out of control. Some businesses are even turning up their speakers outside to drown them out. Should there be more rules around buskers? Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Marie Moloney, Former Mayor and local Councillor in Killarney, Niall O’Callaghan, Owner of the Failte Hotel in Killarney and David Owens, Busker & Musician to discuss...

The rapper Coolio has died. He was a regular resident of Dublin in recent years too. He was working on a song with Christy Dignam from Aslan and worked with Dublin rappers Versatile too. He said he loved the city, and was even spotted in a Dublin jersey once. Jonathan Smith, owner of Ernestos Cafe and Joe Ballance, from the Hard Rock Hotel in Templebar Dublin joined Andrea to tell their memories of the rapper...

Every week, we give you the chance to put your questions to the experts. This week, Andrea puts your rail travel queries to Barry Kenny from Irish Rail...