Highlights From Lunchtime Live

From rail line closures to the lack of tea trolleys - Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Irish Rail joins Andrea Gilligan to answer all of your train-related questions.

Good news for Irish plane spotters after Dublin Airport has submitted plans for an observation facility!Andrea Gilligan is joined by Aviation Expert Simon to discuss.

This week is Men’s Mental Health Week, highlighting some of the mental health struggles men have that may get swept under the rug otherwise.Joining Andrea to discuss fatherhood’s impact on mental health is Health and Wellness consultant Fin McKenna.

Golfing legend Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll have called off their divorce, after supposedly resolving their differences.Is this something that actually happens? How rare is it to see a divorce get cancelled?Andrea is joined by Family Law Solicitor Keith Walsh and Clinical Psychotherapist Stephane Regan to discuss.

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.Today FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

There is seemingly a lack of Deposit Return Scheme machines at certain festivals, despite thoughts that there would be reverse vending machines set up. With an option to donate your return to charity, how much money is left on the table? And how much plastic goes to waste?Joining Andrea to discuss are Mary Gamble, Director of Fundraising for Barnardos, JP McMahon, Chef and Restaurateur and listeners.

Welcome to The Pod Squad! We’ll review podcasts every Tuesday so you’ll have something new to listen to. This week Andrea is joined by host of Tech Talk on Newstalk Jess Kelly and 98fm producer and Food & Travel writer Russell Alford to review ‘Million Dollar Lover’!Image: BBC Podcasts

Phrases like ‘sure look, sure listen’ and ‘the black stuff’ are some of the most popular and commonly used Irish slang words.Dr Ellen Howley joins Andrea to discuss if Irish slang has influenced the English language, and Communications Expert Gina London joins to discuss the difference between American and Irish slang words.

Many people got in touch with the show with their own carer stories following the segment on Lunchtime Live.Marie is one of those who got in touch, and joins Andrea to share the situation her family is in.

More good news for the European Athletics Championships as last night Rhasidat Adeleke won silver for Ireland in the 400 metres. Her silver follows golds for Ciara Mageans and the 4 x 400m mixed relay team. So how do we kick on from here? How do we capitalise on this success? To discuss, Andrea is joined by the CEO of Athletics Ireland, Hamish Adams and WIll Dalton from Virgin Media Sport.

This year Andrea Gilligan is determined to make some changes and become that bit healthier!Andrea will be joined by a number of different people to find out how they live well.This week, James Farrell from Dublin Airport Tae Kwon Do joined the show to discuss his exercise ‘Keep Moving’ for people who sit at their desks all day. Listen and follow along to the exercise yourself!

According to Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, the Leaving Cert should be scrapped in favour of open access to university.What do you think? Should we scrap the Leaving Cert? Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their opinions.

Andrea Gilligan was joined on Lunchtime Live by Dr Niall Breen from Portmarnock GP Clinic to answer listeners' health queries and questions...

From gladiator sandals to the circular belts – 00s fashion is back! Newstalk Reporter Lauren Grey took to the streets of Dublin to ask what fashion trends they dread seeing making a comeback, and Andrea Gilligan is joined by Stylist Laura Mullet to discuss if the 00s styles are really returning.Image: Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage

Doctors in Spain will check children for signs of mobile addiction once a year under a new government plan to improve safety online. Joining Andrea to discuss a plan like this’ effectiveness, and whether it would be of benefit in Ireland are Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, Dr Afif El Khuffash, Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, Expert in Cyberpsychology as well as listeners.

There are over half a million family carers in Ireland providing care to a person with a disability, chronic condition, mental health concern and/or long-term illness, but do they feel supported enough? To mark National Carers' Week, Andrea is joined by some of those looking after their loved ones. 

This is Lunchtime Live’s Big Batch. Every Monday we’ll be learning new easy to cook batch recipes from Cook Book Author and Recipe Writer Sarah Butler to keep you eating well. No more staring into an open fridge looking for inspiration!For the final week before our Big Batch summer break, Andrea and Sarah looked at the perfect snacks to make for your kids - including puff pastry quiche and crispy crunchy chickpeas!Follow the hashtag #LLBigBatch for all our recipes.

With local elections all but finished - it seems to be good news for coalition partners Fine Gael and FIanna Fail, with Independents also doing well.Newstalk has had comprehensive coverage of the election, but it’s also important to look at some of the good news stories that came from the elections.Andrea Gilligian is joined by father and son duo Baby and Britto Pereppadan, Declan Meehan and Mary Hilda Cavanagh to discuss.

Every Friday, as part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series, we put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.Guest host Karen Koster is joined by Mike O’Donnell, a Court Artist based in Kerry - to learn about all aspects of the job.

A school in Dublin has stated that they are closing the doors to their after-school programme in September. Parents are now scared whether they must adjust their work hours, or quit their jobs...To discuss, Karen Koster is joined by Mary McCarthy, Columnist for the Irish Independent, Averil Sheenan, Childcare Provider and Tanya, whose child is in Grace Park Educate Together National School in Drumcondra, Dublin.