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Lunchtime Live
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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing lunchtimelive@newstalk.com Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
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Have You Been To? - The things to see in Cavan
2d ago00:11:23Tap to summarizeWe continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Cavan!
Transcribe →What is Turner’s Syndrome? Listener experience
2d ago00:12:03Tap to summarizeOne listener got in touch with Lunchtime Live to share her experience of Turner’s Syndrome and how it inspired her to write a book...Triona Keane joins Andrea to discuss.
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Should watching sports be banned at weddings?
2d ago00:16:22Tap to summarizeWith the World Cup in full swing and the All-Ireland hurling and football finals capturing everyone's attention, we're firmly in the sports season, but it's also the peak wedding season!For many couples, especially brides and grooms planning every detail of their big day, there's an added challenge: how do you keep guests focused on the celebration when there's a huge match happening at the same time?Should couples embrace the sporting occasion by showing the game or building it into the day? Or is it up to guests to switch off from sport for one day and give the newlyweds their full attention?Joining Andrea to discuss is Sara Kennedy, Wedding Expert with ‘The Aisle by Sara Kennedy’ blog, Ruth Scott, Broadcaster & Humanist Weddings Celebrant and more.
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Should workdays end earlier every Friday this summer?
2d ago00:11:12Tap to summarizeWould you like to finish earlier to enjoy your summer evenings?Some Irish offices are leading the way with summer Fridays…Joining Andrea to discuss is Caroline Reidy, Head of NFP HR Solutions, Declan Lynch, Managing Director of Wentworth Chartered Accountancy in Cork and Naoimh Frawley, Director of People Operations and Governance at the Cork Chamber of Commerce.
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Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
2d ago00:12:44Tap to summarizeBreakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
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Have you had issues with chatbots in customer service?
2d ago00:18:50Tap to summarizeThere is a clampdown on chatbots when buying a financial service or product.A new law was signed protecting the right to speak to a human in customer care, and to protect consumers from manipulative marketing tactics.What is your experience with chatbots and customer service?Joining Andrea to discuss is Damian O’Reilly, Lecturer in Retail Management in TU Dublin, Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and listeners.
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The Home Squad: Small Outdoor Spaces
3d ago00:09:56Tap to summarizeDo you have a small outdoor space in your home like a garden or balcony that you’d like to jazz up?This week, the Home Squad are here to discuss decorations for small outdoor spaces!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Co-Host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’ (@workerscottage on Instagram) and Jenny Butler, Interior Architect & Director of Jennifer Anne Interior.
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Siobhan O’Hagan on her solo IVF and parenting journey
3d ago00:18:18Tap to summarizeJoining Andrea to discuss her solo parenting journey, and now her solo IVF journey is Siobhan O’Hagan, an online fitness coach and content creator.
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Why are probate wait times different around the country?
3d ago00:16:23Tap to summarizeProbate turnaround can take up to 10 times longer, depending on where you are in the country.The average wait time is 11 weeks, with places like Clonmel averaging on 20 weeks.So, why do wait times differ so much, and how can this impact people buying or selling property?Joining Andrea to discuss is John Costello, Consultant Solicitor in Noble Law Solicitors in Dundrum and Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers.
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Is Taylor Swift getting married in Madison Square Garden?
3d ago00:11:04Tap to summarizeIt looks like Taylor Swift is set to tie the knot with American Football player Travis Kelce, after the singer booked out Madison Square Garden in New York. Are you excited, or do you not really care?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at the School of English in DCU, Comedian Jess Spencer and more.
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