'There's a wonderful opportunity to be patriotic' on St Patrick's Day
16 March - 17 minsWith St. Patrick’s Day inching ever closer, are we patriotic enough as a nation? Or are those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day abroad more patriotic than us at home?
Andrea was joined by Sean, Helen, John, Claire in America and Marina in Spain to discuss…
Series Episodes
Voting system: 'Young people can't see themselves in politics at the moment'
Brian Crowley, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live with a suggestion to change the political voting system. He suggests a system whereby people would vote by their age group, instead of their geographical location. Do you think your voice is heard in elections? Are you fairly represented in Government? If not, do you think things would improve if there were more people your age making the decisions? Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Brian, Caillum Hedderman, Adrian Kavanagh is an Election expert and Lecturer at the Maynooth University in the Department of Geography and many more to discuss…
30 mins
31 March Finished
Trump indictment: 'Politics in the States is a circus'
Donald Trump has become the first ever former US President to face criminal charges in court He has been indicted by a grand jury in New York over an alleged hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Republicans have condemned the move while Democrats say that no one is above the law. Donald Trump is at his home in Florida at the moment and Florida governor Ron DeSantis said his state would not assist in any request by authorities in New York to extradite the former president. How does this all reflect on the American political system? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…
13 mins
31 March Finished
Irish greyhound racing industry 'dying on its feet'
Youghal Greyhound racing track looks set to close it’s door, with animal rights groups claiming it’s more evidence of the decline in public support for the sport. What does the future hold for Greyhound racing in Ireland? Do you support it? Andrea was joined by Damien Matthews is the Chairman of the Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation, Nuala Donlon from Greyhound Action Ireland and other listeners to discuss...
26 mins
31 March Finished
Katie Taylor homecoming fight in 3Arena ‘charging exorbitant prices’
Ticket information for Katie Taylor's fight with Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena on the 20th of May have been released. They go on sale next week but you could be paying up to €1,500 for a ticket. Ticket prices come in seven bands, but there are no cheap seats at this fight – the least expensive tickets available will set you back €80. Are promoters asking too much? Is boxing, a traditionally working class sport – pricing the average person out of fights? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…
17 mins
30 March Finished
'Balanced regional development is hugely important' - Locals welcome funding for regional airports
Should we forget about our regional airports and put the money in to Dublin instead? Junior Minister with responsibility for aviation, Jack Chambers announced funding allocations worth €17 million for capital projects in our regional airports – but are they worth the money? Andrea Gilligan was joined by Paul, Derek and Walter to discuss...
7 mins
30 March Finished
Free school meals: 'The waste is unnatural' - Delivery man for schools
It’s been announced that every Deis Primary school pupil will get a free hot school meal every day from September. For some, this may be the only hot meal they get a day. The scheme will be brought in for all schools by 2030. Is this a good idea? Should all Deis kids get a free school meal? Or is there a better way to target this so there’s no waste? Andrea was joined by parents, teachers and those working in the school meals business to discuss...
34 mins
30 March Finished
