Highlights From Lunchtime Live

It’s your big day, the dress is perfect, the flowers are blooming, and all eyes are on you... but, wait, what happened to your hair?! Or your makeup by mid-ceremony?Joining Andrea to discuss the biggest glam mistakes brides can make on their big day is Tara Fay, Wedding Planner, Laura Lou Kearney, Luxury Bridal Hair Stylist and Michelle Regazzaoli Stone, Makeup Artist.

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.98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined Andrea in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

As we approach summer, many are considering the costs of a festival-filled season. With soaring ticket prices, are young people finding themselves adjusting their budgets, cutting back on clubbing nights to save for festival tickets? Could the cost of attending a major festival now rival that of a week-long holiday abroad?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ashley Chadomoyo Malone, Dublin DJ and young festival-goer, Daniel Browne, one of the Founders & Owners of Sea Sessions, Gareth Dunleavy, Curator of the ‘Oasis WTS’, Nick McKay from the ‘Roll With It’ Oasis tribute act and more.

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies.Andrea will be joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between.This week, Shane joins Andrea to discuss any issues you might face during pregnancy…

Are we becoming less polite?Listener Sarah got in touch with the show with an email that proposed that question.Joining Andrea to discuss is Tina Koumarianos, Etiquette Expert and Michelle Harding from the School of Life.

A Mayo housing official has called for a “radical” boycott of holiday-home owners, is he right?Are holiday homes a waste during a housing crisis?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Leaving Cert is fast approaching, and for many students, that means rising stress and pressure. For this week’s Ask the Expert we’re talking about how to manage exam stress - what works, what doesn’t, and how students can stay focused and healthy during this intense time.Joining Andrea to discuss and answer your questions is Allen O’Donoghue from helpme2parent.ie.

Donegal hairdressers, barbers, nail technicians, aestheticians and salon owners have taken on additional training beyond their craft to recognise signs of domestic abuse, coercive control and addiction.So, how would it work? And should all employers consider this type of training?Joining Andrea to discuss is Terence Boycle from Terence Boyle Hairdressing Group, Stylist at Terence Boyle Hairdressing, Catriona, Donna McGee, HSE Addiction Services Lead and more.

Grammy-winning singer and guitarist Bryan Adams is playing Dublin tonight and Friday night to huge crowds.He has sold over 75 million albums, and has a career that spans over 45 years.Bryan joins Andrea for a chat ahead of his shows!

Ten years ago, Ireland voted yes to marriage equality in a historic referendum. Today, we’re marking that milestone with Jane Clarke, Roscommon Poet, who’s here to share what’s changed — and what still needs to — from her perspective as a lesbian woman.Andrea is joined by Jane and listeners to discuss.

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by Professional Home Organiser Ann Teehan (@neatly.ie on Instagram) to share simple, effective tips on how to declutter your space and streamline your daily routine!

Should Home Economics be compulsory in schools? Once focused on cooking and sewing, the subject has faded from many curriculums.But, with rising living costs and a need for real-world skills, is it time to bring it back?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Helen Maguire, Head of School of Home Economics in ATU ST Angelas, as well as listeners.

Austria took home the Eurovision crown on Saturday night, with Ireland failing to make it to the Grand Final. But, more shockingly, the Irish public awarded Israel 10 points, and the Irish Jury handed over 7. Is Ireland’s support for Israel stronger than we realised?Joining Andrea to discuss this is Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Johnny Fallon, Co-Author of the 'Eurovision Handbook', Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Kirsty Blake Knox, Columnist with the Irish Independent.Image: EBU

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

There is a growing concern in Irish schools: the sharp rise in student absenteeism.Thousands of children are missing weeks of school, and officials are calling it a ‘hugely alarming’ trend. What’s causing this, and more importantly, how do we fix it?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

The Leaving Certificate exams will begin on Wednesday, June 4th.So, with just over two weeks to go, how can students optimize their study time to get the best results?Andrea is joined by Ronan Griffin from Study Skills to discuss.

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Host of the ‘No More Encore’ Podcast Dave Hanratty & Stylist and Journalist Laura Mullet join Andrea to review ‘Lucky Boy’!Image: Tortoise Media

Rent across the country is now averaging at €2,056.A new report out today says that the lack of supply is the driving factor of these rates.There were just more than 2,300 homes available to rent nationally at the start of this month…Joining Andrea to discuss this is Chief Economist with Davy Stockbrokers, Kevin Timoney, Journalist Katie Gallager, Director of Property District Carol Tallon and more.

For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Aisling Goodwin, Accent & Dialect Coach, joins Andrea to answer any of your questions when it comes to taking on a new accent?

We’re looking for your help in locating a 20ft container that has been stolen in Laois.The container was filled with Lego sets and educational books that had been generously donated for underprivileged children in Malawi.Evin Joyce, Volunteer at ulemu.com Irish Aid Rapid Response Corps joins Andrea to discuss.