Newstalk Weekend

The Charlie O'Leary Story - From Johnny Cullen's Hill to The Olympic Stadium Rome

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s DIFF saw the premiere of The Charlie O’Leary Story, a film celebrating the extraordinary 102-year-old who helped build the foundations...

Forever chemicals linked to faster biological ageing in men

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study in Frontiers in Aging suggests so-called ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS, may be linked to faster biological aging in men aged 50 to 65. ...

New waves of attacks on Iran: What's the latest?

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through what we know following the US & Israel's attacks on Iran are Tara Kangarlou, Award Winning Global Affairs Journ...

Sunday Newspaper Panel March 1st

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss the latest developments following the US & Israel's attack on Iran, as well as the other stories of the day are Gr...

Healthy & Vegetarian Food for Springtime

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has sprung, at least if you’re looking at things from a meteorological standpoint, and that means the temperatures will generally be getting ...

Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Landscape contractor and award-winning Garden Designer, Brian Burke, joins Emmet Oliver to answer listeners' gardening questions.

New savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: What do we know?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is promising a new savings and investment scheme aimed at Ireland’s middle class, but what will it actually look like? Joining Emmet ...

Government Rent Reform: Greater certainty or policy mistake?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New rules are come into force for people beginning to rent for the first time. While the Government says it will provide “greater certainty and stab...

What’s Going on with Mark Hennessy & Adrienne Stewart

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times & Adr...

US & Israel attack Iran with explosions heard across the Middle East

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss the latest developments following the US & Israeli-led attacks on Iran are Tel Aviv-based journalist, Paul Kearns ...

US & Israel attack Iran: What we know so far

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US & Israel have launched what it calls “major combat operations” against Iran, with retaliatory strikes being made against US bases in Ku...

Bobby Healy, CEO of Manna Drone Delivery on expanding drone deliveries in Ireland

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drone delivery firm Manna Air Delivery has announced a new pilot programme to take place in Cork City. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss this and future...

Excavations ongoing in search for Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard & Deirdre Jacob

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí have launched a major excavation at a disused quarry in Castleruddery Upper, Co Wicklow in the search for Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard and De...

Therapy dogs helping to support children with additional needs

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy dogs are the latest creative method schools are using to improve student wellbeing and support children with additional needs. Newstalk report...

Six Nations Review & Premier League Preview

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss Ireland's emphatic win against England in the Six Nations is Off the Ball's John Duggan.

How well is Ireland’s infrastructure prepared for the wetter years ahead?

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What should we be doing going forward to make the country more resilient against extreme conditions? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is EU Climate Pac...

Henry’s BAFTA 2026 Preview

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes will be on London tonight as the BAFTA film awards take place. As was the case in the last few years, there is a strong Irish interest in man...

Sunday Newspaper Panel February 22nd

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Emma Blain, Fine Gael Councillor & former Lord Mayor of Dublin; Larr...

Six Nations & Premier League Preview with OTB's Cameron Hill

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to chat through all the weekend's sporting action is OTB's Cameron Hill.

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Eleanor Galvin joins Emmet Oliver to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

Are ‘Dodgy Box’ penalty points on the way?

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few months, providers such as SKY or Virgin have been discussing how to use information gleaned from things such as WhatsApp messages to t...

In conversation with Ray Houghton

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Oliver is joined by legendary Ireland international footballer, Ray Houghton, to reflect on the halcyon days of Ireland's football.

A new 10% global levy following US Supreme Court ruling

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs, but within hours the White House announced a new 10% global levy,...

Andrew Mountbatton Windsor Arrested: What happens next?

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The story of the week has been the arrest of Andrew Mountbatton Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The disgraced former prince has b...

Industry Review: Sound Production

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby delves into the world of sound engineering and sound production. As Ireland continues to be at the forefront ...

Learn Earn Own: Learn More. Earn More. Own More

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Lynch is a digital innovator, educator and entrepreneur, and he has just launched his new book ‘Learn Earn Own: Learn More. Earn More. Own Mor...

Executive Chair: Ursula Kelly- MD of Cormac Tagging

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ursula Kelly, Managing Director at Cormac Tagging

Dynasty: Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at the Heart of Dunnes Stores

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by veteran broadcaster & journalist Matt Cooper to chat about his book ‘Dynasty: Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at th...

Out & About at the 2026 Hardware Show

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about in Simmonscourt at the 2026 Hardware Show, where he spoke to a few people spearheading innovation and shaping the future of ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Ciaran Hancock

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Caroline Reidy, Head of HR Solutions with NFP & Ciaran Hancock,...

Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller?

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Director David Burke joins Shane Beatty to discuss his film, 'Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller?', which will be shown at this year's Dublin Interna...

How to Quit Your Job

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Avril Clare, founder and owner of Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd, Property Recruitment Specialists shares with Shane her top tips for quitting your job w...

This Weekend's Sport

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Hannon, Senior Weekend Producer for Off The Ball joins Shane Beatty to chat all things sport.

Housing with Eoin O'Broin

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Beatty is joined in studio by Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson for Housing Eoin Ó'Broin, who believes that renters ar...

Sunday Paper Panel

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, Journalist and Broadcaster Flor McCarthy and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland join Shane B...

Are we headed for a summer of air travel chaos?

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Noctor, president of the Irish Air Traffic Controllers Association, has said that “we are heading for a summer of chaos" due to a growing air tr...

How to not mess up on a first date

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

First dates are a delicate operation - part interview, part chemistry experiment, part social tightrope. From oversharing and phone-checking to talkin...

Ask the Expert: Sarah Keogh

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Ask the Expert, Shane Beatty is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

Rugby Preview with OTB’s Shane Hannon

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s round two of the Six Nations as Ireland hosts Italy in the Aviva today at 2.15pm. While Ireland suffered a heavy defeat in Paris last week, Ita...

Wegovy price cuts: What next for our approach to weight-loss in Ireland?

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Novo Nordisk has significantly lowered the cash price of Wegovy. What does this mean for users of the drug in Ireland, and will it have wider implicat...

Munich Security Conference 2026: What's the latest

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

World leaders are meeting at the Munich Security Conference this weekend as U.S-European relations face renewed strain. Concerns have also been raised...

45 years on from the Stardust fire

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is forty-five years after the Stardust nightclub fire claimed 48 lives. Joining Shane Beatty to discuss how the narrative shifted after decades of ...

What’s Going on with Jack Horgan-Jones & Aisling Moloney

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Shane Beatty to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times & ...

Superbowl, 6 Nations, Winter Olympics , This Week in Sport

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend marks the 60th annual Superbowl which is being held in Santa Clara in California. Emmet Oliver is joined by Michael McQuaid  host of...

How Narcissists and Manipulators Infiltrate our Lives

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At first, they seem magnetic, generous, and deeply interested in you, but slowly the dynamic shifts and your boundaries begin to disappear. Clinical p...

Will we get a reprise from the rain?

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Oliver is joined by Holly O’Neill from Met Eireann to discuss what the weather forecast is looking like for the next week after a spell of par...

Epstein files, Housing & the Airport Passenger Cap

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New documents released delve into how Jeffrey Epstein used an elite Dublin summit to forge contacts with world leaders. New laws to remove the highly ...

Can diplomacy in Oman really pull Washington and Tehran back from the brink of war?

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Iran are holding high-stakes talks in Oman as fears of a direct military confrontation grow. With Trump warning of strikes, Iran under inte...

What's next for Ireland's defense and security?

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cathal Berry, Former Independent TD and former member of the Defense Forces joins Emmet Oliver to discuss the Royal Air Force...

The ‘AI afterlife’ & the rise of “grief tech”

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI “afterlife” services let people create digital twins that outlive them, trained on voice, memories and data, but current legal frameworks don’...

As the Expert: Pete the Vet

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask the Expert, Pete the Vet joins Emmet Oliver to answer all of your pet-related questions.

Brian Lloyd's favourite winter films

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From underdog kids on the ice to Cold War politics played out in a hockey rink, some of the greatest sports films don’t just entertain; they tell us...

Ireland’s top agility dog, Indiana Bones, is heading to Crufts

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Once abandoned in a Tesco bag as a puppy, Indiana Bones is heading to Crufts to represent the country for a fourth year in a row. Laura Murphy, traine...

Epstein, Mandelson & the future of Starmer’s Government

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Political judgement is the skill that is seen as compulsory if you are to reach high office. In the past week, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has had ...

Newstalk Weekend Saturday Paper Review February 7th

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stores from the Saturday papers is Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independen...

A little update from Anton

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As you may have noticed, Anton Savage is now our new presenter of Newstalk Breakfast. You can catch him every weekday morning from 7am, with everythin...

Will the Vatican finally face up to the truth about their role in systemic clerical abuse?

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Ryan, who exposed abuse linked to Blackrock College, is set for a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, where he says he’ll ask tough questions ...

Premier League & Six Nations Action

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Champions League group stages complete, the Premier League title race still very much in the balance, and the 2026 Six Nations just around the co...

Iran & the US: What's the latest?

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says it would be “great” if the US didn’t have to use force against Iran, but as American naval power builds in the Gulf and Tehran...

Sunday Newspaper Panel February 1st

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to chat through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor with The Irish Times; Louise O...

In conversation with Julie Jay

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of Ireland’s most beloved comedians, Julie Jay, has returned to the classroom after taking some time away from teaching secondary school. She’...

Can companies remotely disable the “smart” layer of products that still work?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When tech companies shut down cloud support, perfectly functional hardware can lose core features overnight, turning expensive tech into e-waste and l...

Ask the Expert: Finance

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Ask The Expert, Emmet Oliver was joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Oliver is joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee.

Charley Boorman & The European Motor Show 2026

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The inaugural European Motor Show takes place at the RDS Dublin this weekend, featuring major automotive brands, EVs, supercars, and classic cars and ...

Weather update with Cathal Nolan

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been one long heavy shower of rain this week as Storm Chandra was followed by another rain front. This has caused havoc as flooding throughout ...

Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, beloved for her performances in the likes of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has died aged 71. Melanie Finn, En...

What's Going On with Louisa Meehan & Craig Hughes

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM & HR and Dispute Resolution expert &am...

Coming next week... The Claire Byrne Show

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Irelan...

In conversation with Dermot Bannon

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dermot Bannon, Architect and host of 'Room to Improve', joins Anton to chat about his life, career, and the latest season of 'Room to Improve'.

Are we alarmist when it comes to social media?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Snapchat's parent company, Snap, settled a social media addiction case days beforeit was due to go to court. The 19-year-old woman who was ...

Simon Coveney on the future of EU/US relations

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With all that happened at Davos and the growing divide between NATO allies, where does this leave Ireland and what's next for EU/US relations? Joining...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel January 25th

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Noirin O’Sullivan, former Garda Commissioner; Conor Pope, Irish Times Consume...

Conflicting accounts & growing protests after another Minneapolis shooting

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man on Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the streets and ramping up tension...

Fleet of light armoured vehicles shelved after years of technical failures

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did vehicles bought for overseas peacekeeping end up parked in storage and barely driven & what does it mean as Ireland considers a €500 mil...

How to win an Oscar: What are the tricks and strategies employed?

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually goes on behind the scenes to win an Oscar? How much money is spent on campaigns? How has the award season changed over the years, and wh...

What's Going On with Kevin Doyle & Dr Rhona Mahony

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Rhona Mahony, Consultant Obstetrician and former master of the National Mater...

Should we encourage people to move out of the city?

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deirdre Heney, the chair of Dublin City Council's housing committee, has floated the idea that we encourage people to move out of the city to take pre...

Reflecting on Davos & Trump's Board of Peace

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A number of global issues were at the forefront of the World Economic Forum in Davos, from the war in Ukraine to a revolution in Iran, but the U.S, Gr...

In conversation with Mike Hanrahan

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hanrahan has had a long career in music and spent over a decade on the IMRO board. After the death of his mother, he went to Trinity to study fo...

Ask the Expert: Brian Burke, Garden Expert

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Burke, RTE Supergarden judge and Woodies DIY and garden expert, joins Anton to answer all of your gardening-related questions.

The rapid rise of cocaine use in Ireland

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cocaine use in Ireland has surged in the past decade, moving from the margins into the mainstream Irish social life, with Ireland now ranking among th...

In conversation with Tom Shakespeare

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined 'In conversation' by Professor of Disability Research, a sociologist and bioethicist, Tom Shakespeare.

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education & Youth

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has exposed serious gaps in online safety, highlighted this week by concerns around so-called “nudificatio...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel January 18th

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories for the Sunday papers is Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP; Valerie Cox, journalist; and Gavan Reilly, Po...

Trump’s tariff threats, looming economic war & the 'mother of all recessions'

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EU diplomats are set to hold an emergency meeting after Donald Trump announced tariffs against European countries over their opposition to US control ...

What's Going on with Lise Hand & Joan Burton

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Lise Hand, journalist & Joan Burton, Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister...

Tanya Sweeney on her new book ‘Esther Is Now Following You’

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya Sweeney, features writer and columnist for the Irish Independent & author, joins Anton to discuss her new book ‘Esther Is Now Following Yo...

Ask the Expert: Eleanor Galvin

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

Grok & the Harms of AI “Nudification”

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As concerns grow about artificial intelligence being used to create sexualised images without consent, the Alders Unit CHI at Connolly in Blanchardsto...

Trump's claim that paracetamol causes autism debunked

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An international review of hundreds of thousands of pregnancies has found no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD, directly co...

Éanna Ní Lamhna on Irish swans, deer, and Ireland's native environment

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Éanna Ní Lamhna, Wildlife Expert, joins Anton to talk all things swans, deer, and Ireland's native environment.

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel January 11th

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council Se...

In conversation with Michael Carruth

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to chat about his life and career is Olympic boxing champion, Michael Carruth.

What is, and is not, legal, when it comes to deepfakes & AI generated imagery in Ireland ?

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has been accused of helping to create sexualised deepfake images of real women and children on X, but are tho...

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bowel cancer has traditionally been more common in older adults, but cases in people under 50 have been climbing sharply around the world. But now res...

Minnesota Shooting, Greenland & the State of the US

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Minnesota, a fatal ICE shooting raises questions about federal authority versus state oversight, while abroad, Trump’s Greenland threats are test...

Dancing with the Stars with Niamh Kavanagh & Brian Kennedy

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh & Singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy join Anton to chat about their experience on Dancing with the Stars 2026.

Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

Food trends of 2026 with Russell Alford

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Food, like a lot of things can be heavily influenced by trends, leading to plenty of fads, which come and go as various flavours of the day. But what ...