Newstalk Weekend

What can we expect from the new Dublin City Transport Plan?

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first of the measures contained in the adopted Dublin City Transport Plan will come into effect from the 25th of August 2024. Anton is joined by G...

In conversation with Phil Healy

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For Team Ireland the Paris Olympics was the most successful ever Games with seven medals in total - four gold, three bronze - not to mention 26 top-10...

'Heinz Meanz Mealz' & the importance of shared mealtimes for families

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heinz and Barnardos have teamed up again to support vulnerable families in Ireland with the launch of their limited-edition 'Heinz Meanz Mealz' Beanz ...

Looking ahead to the Democratic National Convention with Alastair Campbell

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic National Convention starts tomorrow August 19th and will run until August 22nd. Joining Anton to discuss what we might expect this comi...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel August 18th

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is political commentator, Ursula Ní Shabhais; Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens Assembl...

In conversation with Amanda Cassidy 

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton 'In conversation' this week is author and journalist, Amanda Cassidy whose latest book is The Perfect Place.

Ask The Expert: Legal Advice

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and Chair of the Law Soc...

What does the future hold for streaming services?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the many different streaming services available to us, it seems like we have never had more choice when it comes to our viewing pleasure. But wit...

Tackling the plight of commonly misheard sayings & phrases

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are someone that annoys your family and friends with your mishearing of sayings then you are not alone. According to new research by Specsavers...

What's Going on with Mark Hennessy & Bianca Luykx

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain editor of The Irish Times & Bianca Luy...

Day one of Electric Picnic 2024

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than 70,000 people are waking up in fields in Co Laois this morning after day one of Electric Picnic. One man who was there but woke up in the co...

In conversation with Lorraine Keane

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Filling in for Anton this weekend, Dermot had a conversation with Lorraine Keane, well-known broadcaster, journalist, and founder of Lorraine Keane’...

Why Are We Lonelier Than Ever in a Connected World?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dermot Whelan, filling in for Anton this weekend, welcomed Dr. Mark Rowe, a family doctor with a special interest in positive health lifestyle medicin...

Is Media Coverage Fuelling the Rise of Riots?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Filling in for Anton this weekend, Dermot Whelan was joined by Dr. Katy Brown, a Postdoctoral fellow at Maynooth University through the Irish Research...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel August 4th

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan in for Anton, to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers was John Lee- Executive  Editor Daily Mail Group, Sheelagh N...

Sinéad Moriarty on 'Good Sisters'

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She's penned 20 books over 20 years, charmed nearly a million readers across Ireland and the UK, and joined Dermot to spill the beans on her writing p...

Ask the Expert: Parenting

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Mary Kane, lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, joined Dermot in studio to answer all your parenting questions.

Time to Talk with the Irish Hospice Foundation

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland are great for doing funerals - that's what they say. But are we any good at talking about it? Dermot Whelan was joined by Paula O'Reilly, CEO ...

MindField with Paddy Cullivan

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Festival season rolls on with Electric Picnic next week, and let’s be honest—it’s not all about dodging mud puddles and playing hide-and-seek wi...

What's Going On Panel August 10th

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan to discuss the main stories in the papers was Aisling O’Rourke , Coach and Podcaster, and Paul Hayes CEO of Beachhut PR.

Josh Crosbie visits Tallaght Athletic Clubhouse

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie spent Friday evening in the Tallaght Athletic Clubhouse with Rhasidat Adeleke's friends and neighbours cheering her on....

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel August 4th

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Sean Defoe in for Anton, to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers was  Aoife Barry   Freelance journalist and author,&n...

In conversation with Mark McCabe

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Sean Defoe 'In Conversation' was legendary DJ, producer and Mark McCabe. Mark discussed his career, number one Irish track "Maniac 2000" and w...

'I knew I couldn't have done any better' Rhys McClenaghan on winning gold for Ireland.

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a stunning performance, Rhys McClenaghan took home gold for Team Ireland in the gymnastics pommel horse event. He joined Sean Defoe to chat abou...

Why are people increasingly believing Conspiracy theories ?

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey which was published this week, commissioned by the Electoral Commission in the wake of the June elections looked at how perceptions of di...

'We are in territory we could have never dreamed of' Irish success at the Olympics continues!

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a day it was for team Ireland in Paris yesterday. Rhys McCleneghan took home Ireland’s 3rd gold medal last night in the pommel horse while Boxe...

How has Olympian muscle conditioning changed over the years?

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been glued to events in Paris for the past 7 days. A notable aspect of Olympians is how ripped they are compared to previous generations W...

In conversation with Mary Coughlan

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Luke O'Neill 'In conversation' was Singer and Artist Mary Coughlabn

Ask The Expert: DIY

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's edition of Ask The Expert Luke O'Neill in for Anton was joined by Peter Finn, better known as Pete The Builder from “Let’s Talk Ho...

The Dentist Flying in the Bray Air Show

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bray Air Display takes off today. A chance to see some of the most breathtaking aerobatics. Dr. Eddie Goggins is a dentist who will be moonlightin...

What's Going On Panel August 3rd

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Luke O'Neill to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers was Valerie Cox   Journalist & Author  and Barbara ...

'Its the best week we have ever had' Ger Gilroy on the success of Team Ireland in Paris

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Team Ireland is flying in the Olympics. Rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, yesterday picked up a second gold and the fourth medal for Team I...

In conversation with Dr. Eddie Murphy

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan 'In conversation' is Dr. Eddie Murphy, Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor at the UCD School of Psychology.

Paul Brandus on the seizmic shifts in US Politics

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With President Joe Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris stepping in, and JD Vance being tacked on to the Trump presidential ticket, what the next few mo...

Sinn Fein's alternative housing plan with Eoin Ó Broin

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and the party's spokesperson for Housing has been writing about how his party will publish their alte...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel July 28th

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail; former MEP, ...

In conversation with Olympic diver, Oliver Dingley

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Dingley has represented Ireland on two occasions at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics and the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics so he knows a thing or two ...

Ask the Expert: Finance

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial Management.

Ireland's favourite sporting moments

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Newstalk/Amárach poll asked you to tell us your favourite Ireland sporting moment of all time. Joining Dermot Whelan to discuss the result...

John Fardy on his favourite superhero movies

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Fardy, presenter of Newstalk’s Screentime joins Dermot Whelan to chat about some of his favourite superhero movies.

What's Going on with Louisa Meehan & Paul Hayes

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Dermot Whelan to go through some of the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM & Paul Hayes, CEO of Beachh...

Paris Olympics opening ceremony recap with Ger Gilroy

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Olympic Games got underway yesterday evening in Paris with thousands of people, including athletes, travelling down the Seine on hundreds of custo...

In conversation with John Conroy

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the Irish connection with Hollywood, the likes of Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Cillian Murphy tend to steal the limelight but cine...

European tourism protests: What are the issues?

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Overtourism in certain holiday hotspots like Barcelona, Dubrovnik, and Amsterdam is putting pressure on health services, waste management, and housing...

What should Ireland's Covid inquiry look like?

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he wants to see a Covid inquiry plan published before the Dáil returns in September but whenever that plan begins ...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel July 21st

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Luke O'Neill to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; John Downing, Political Correspondent ...

CrowdStrike Chaos: What happened & what's the latest?

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Asoftware update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has resulted in worldwide IT chaos for Windows devices, causing cancelled flights, healthcare dis...

In conversation with Dr Marie Cassidy

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marie Cassidy was State Pathologist from 2004 until her retirement at the end of 2018. She has since signed a two-book deal for a crime fiction se...

Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s installment of Ask the Expert Luke O'Neill is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell.

Alzheimer's drug approvals & possible impact for patients

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The FDA has approved a second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow the onset of the disease and it is expected that the drug will be approved for use in t...

'A Hard Day’s Night' 60th anniversary & lasting legacy

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Beatles’ third studio album & feature film A Hard Day’s Night, originally released in the UK July 1964, celebrated its 60th anniversary ea...

What's Going on with Jack Horgan-Jones & Sheila Naughton

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Luke O'Neill to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times & S...

'They felt in some ways that we pulled our punches'. Mary Lou Mcdonald reflects on recent Sinn Fein results.

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The latest poll in the Sunday Mail has found that 40% of people want to keep Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in Government – compared to 25% of peo...

'An Inch one way or the other and the former president would probably be dead' Reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It happened early on Saturday evening as Trump was holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shots were fired, piercing part of Mr Trump’s ear f...

Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 14th

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Defoe goes through this morning's papers with Hazel Chu, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Green Party Councillor, Gráinne Ní Aodha, News Reporte...

In Conversation with Cathy Belton

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's 'In Conversation with Cathy Belton, a Veteran Stage, film, & TV Actor known for her performances in Hidden Assets and Red Rock. Sean D...

A Bumper Weekend of Sport

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, it’s one of those weekends where, even if you loved sport, you would be hard pressed to keep up with it all. Thankfully we’ve got just the pe...

In Conversation with Fiachna Ó Braonáin

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's 'In Conversation with' is with a gaeilgeoir, host of a late-night radio show and father to five children. However, he is probably most re...

Ask The Expert: Pete the Vet

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete answers all your pet questions, including the latest on the XL Bully ban news.

Do We Need More Investment in Non-Alcoholic Drinks Industry?

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from Drinks Ireland has revealed that sales of non-alcoholic beer continued to grow last year, while beer remained Ireland’s favourite ...

Breakthrough with potentially deadly superbug MRSA.

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists believe they have made a major advance in understanding how to fight back against the potentially deadly superbug MRSA. Scientists in ...

Anton’s Saturday Newspaper Panel July 13th

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luke O'Neill goes through this morning's papers with Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor at The Sunday Times, and the Irish Indpendent's Saoirse Hanley.

Elon Musk’s X warned by the EU over blue ticks

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU that it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and ...

Polls open for second round of France's snap legislative elections

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France is going to the polls today in the final round of a parliamentary election which could have massive implications for the country and the Europe...

Chris Judge on evil ducks, his biggest influences & embracing his dorkiness

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss his biggest influences & inspirations, his creative process, as well as his latest book ‘Evil Duck and the Feather of F...

In conversation with Craig Doyle

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined In conversation by journalist and TV presenter Craig Doyle.

"Addressing these cultural and societal issues is complex but it can be done" - Holly Cairns

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks there have been several high-profile cases of sexual and gender-based violence against women which begs the question of what must be d...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel July 7th

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Reporter; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent; and Luke O'Neill, Pr...

FAI historical abuse allegations with Mark Tighe

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A joint Sunday Independent & RTÉ investigation has revealed that several women have alleged sexual advances and inappropriate behaviour by male F...

BBQ Block Party for Alzheimer Society of Ireland

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, 20th July, Rick Higgins of Higgins Family Butchers will host a BBQ Block Party in The Marine Hotel, Sutton, with 100% of the proceeds bei...

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your medical questions for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

UK General Election: What has happened & what happens next?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Joining Anton to assess the political la...

Ant amputations & other oddities of the natural world with Éanna Ní Lamhna

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022 on the island of Borneo, researchers discovered evidence of the earliest known surgical amputation, tens of thousands of years before the adve...

What's Going on with Andrea Gilligan & Mark Hennessy

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Andrea Gilligan, presenter of Lunchtime Live at Newstalk & Mark Hennessy, ...

Should Biden stay or should he go?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amid growing calls for him to step down, yesterday evening US President, Joe Biden sat down with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos to discuss his ...

In conversation with Brian Kerr

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined in conversation by former Republic of Ireland manager, Brian Kerr to discuss his recent return to the managerial setup, how things hav...

Simon Harris on harassment in political life, the Defence Forces, IALPA dispute & more

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Taoiseach, Simon Harris to discuss a range of issues including the recent bomb threat at his family home, how he has settled into h...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel June 30th

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting from Lough Key Forest Park for Night & Day Festival, Anton is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for Midlands–North-West; Louise Burne,...

"We are here for our careers" - IALPA President, Mark Tighe

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton speaks with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association President, Mark Tighe to discuss the ongoing industrial dispute between IALPA and Aer Lingus.

In conversation with Gemma Hayes

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's conversation, Anton chats with singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes before her performance at the Night & Day Festival!

Ask the Expert: Gardening

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions from the Night & Day Festival is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Woodie’s DIY a...

What it's like running the HSE

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by one man who has become synonymous with the country’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.Paul Reid, Chair of Citizens Assembly on D...

Behind the scenes of a Beatles cover band!

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Among the many acts performing over the course of the weekend for the Night & Day Festival is perhaps the world’s most famous cover band, The Me...

How was Taylor Swift's first night in Dublin?

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift played her first of three sold out shows in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as part of her 'Eras' tour. How many people were there on Friday...

What’s Going On with Matt Carthy & Aisling O’Rourke

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers at the Night & Day Festival are Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Aisling O’...

Night and Day Festival kicks off in Roscommon

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Night and Day Festival is taking place this weekend in Lough Key Forest Park Co Roscommon.A weekend packed with music, arts, political debate and ...

In conversation with Nick Seymour of Crowded House

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton chats with Nick Seymour, founding member of Crowded House about the band's early success, what brought him to Ireland to live with his family, a...

Aer Lingus Dispute: We hear from the striking Pilots and the Airline

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The impact of the planned Aer Lingus pilot strike is continuing to bite the airline, its staff and the travelling public. Yesterday the number of flig...

The Dublin man who survived a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kitty Holland in the Irish Times details the amazing story of Séan Killeen. Séan and his father-in-law Joe Beardmore were travelling as part of a dr...

The Undocumented Irish in America: What’s Their Situation now?

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the '80s and early '90s, hundreds of thousands of young Irish emigrated all over the world in search of better lives, many of them ending up in the...

Conor Pope with the latest on Aer Lingus Pilot strike and Consumer advice for those affected

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton with the latest information and developments on the Aer Lingus Pilot Strike as well as to offer practical consumer advice was Conor Pope...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel June 23rd

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton sits down with journalist Valerie Cox; political commentator, Ursula Ni Shabhais; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU to discuss the m...

Aer Lingus Strike: The Impact of the strike on the Irish economy, brides and holidaymakers.

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over 240 Aer Lingus-operated flights from Wednesday to Sunday Next week are to be cancelled. Industrial action is to be undertaken by the Irish Airlin...

Ask The Expert: Legal

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all your legal questions was Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Co...

Uncanny: The Supernatural Investigation coming to Dublin and Cork.

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mankind has been trying to explain the phenomenon of supernatural for centuries. With the plethora of famous stories, books and films illustrating our...

What’s Going On with Craig Hughes Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail and Barbara Scully, Broadcaster and writer

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is. Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail  and Barbara Scull...

"The Justice System is not protecting women" Reaction to Natasha O’Brien assault case

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday Serving Defence Forces Member Cathal Crotty, 22 was given a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €3000 after pleading guilty to a...

Sean Moncrieff on the brilliance of Ulysses this Bloomsday

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland as a nation has had many brilliant writers over its history. While they are lauded and celebrated for their contribution to our shared cultura...

Aer Lingus Pilot Strike. Should holidaymakers be worried?

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the peak holiday season with many thousands set to jet off on their hard-earned holidays in the coming weeks and months. But last Wednesday ...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel June 16th

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anton sits down with John Cunningham Relationship director with Morgan Mckinley, Hazel Chu, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Green Party Councillor and...