Newstalk Weekend

What's going on With Mairead Ronan and Kevin Doyle

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is presenter Mairead Ronan and Group Head of News at Mediahuis, Kevin D...

Kickstart Your Weekend – Deirdre O’Kane

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kickstarting your weekend is Comedian Deirdre O’Kane, who has a very busy weekend ahead of her hosting the IFTAS

Covid no longer health emergency

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organisation announced yesterday that Covid-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency. Anton was joined by Dr Margaret Ha...

Ask the Expert: Legal Advice

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee joins Anton to answer our listeners' legal ad...

Horslips' Tribute to Guitarist Johnny Fean

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Devlin joins Anton to discuss the life of musician Johnny Fean who sadly passed away this week.

Bruce Springsteen Superfans

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anton speaks to superfans Jimi and Eimear on their love for Bruce Springsteen, and Pat Carty from Hot Press tells us what makes "The Boss" stand out f...

Religious Misogyny with Gina Menzies

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are women more welcome in the catholic church? This week Pope Francis announced women would be able to vote at a meeting of the world’s bishops late...

Revamping your Kitchen with Home Rescue's Deirdre Coleman

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Home Rescue's Deirdre Coleman joins Anton and talks him through how to revamp your kitchen: the do's and don'ts!

What's going on with John Lee & Tara Duggan

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is John Lee, executive editor of DMG Ireland, and Tara Duggan, the grou...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Jarlath Regan

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian Jarlath Regan.

Ask the Expert: Skincare

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Professor Anne-Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist and one of the speakers at the Irish S...

The weekend's sport with OTB's Cameron Hill

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Between the hurling, the soccer, and the Women’s Six Nations, there’s plenty of sport to get your teeth stuck into over the weekend, and to help A...

Earth Day: How To Be More Sustainable

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks 'Earth Day' where we are encouraged to do our bit for the planet and take action against the climate crisis but how can we adopt this in o...

Safe Haven Baby Boxes

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early this year a newborn baby was surrendered to a Florida fire station. The baby was placed in something called a 'Baby Box' - a way that parents ca...

Paul Healy on GSOC officer resignation

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A GSOC officer has resigned amid allegations that he had attended a party that Gerard Hutch was also at last Monday night just hours after he was clea...

Cooking Tips & Tricks with Chef Mark Moriarty

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Moriarty is returning to our screens on Wednesday night confident that he’ll show us how to make delicious meals out of the most basic ingredie...

What's Going On with Richie Oakley & Barbara Scully

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories in the morning papers is Richie Oakley, former Business Post editor and now with PR firm 'Murray Group' & ...

Donald Trump set to visit Ireland in May

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We may be having another US presidential candidate visiting these shores sooner than we thought as former President, Donald Trump is set to arrive in ...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Michael Fry aka 'Big Dirty Fry'

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Michael Fry.

'Marathon des Sables': The toughest foot race in the world

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Marathon des Sables' kicks off next week and is known as the toughest foot race in the world. Over the course of six days, competitors travel 250...

What's Going On with Stefanie Preissner & Gerard Howlin

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is writer and broadcaster, Stefanie Preissner & Gerard Howlin, public a...

Ask The Expert - Pete the Vet

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time now for Ask The Expert and joining Anton this morning to answer your veterinary questions was Pete the Vet.

Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend the inaugural meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use will be taking place in Malahide in Dublin. The Assembly has been establis...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Des Bishop

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian Des Bishop.

Biggest Corporate Marketing Mishaps

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been some questionable marketing decisions made by international cooperations. Bud Light recently experienced backlash and boycotting from ...

A week in Review: President Biden in Ireland

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last night US President Joe Biden gave his final address to the Irish people in Ballina, Co Mayo, as he concluded his visit to these shores. Following...

Ask the Expert: Medical Advice

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Eleanor Galvin answers our medical questions for your this week.

Where did the Easter Bunny come from?

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's reporter Simon Tierney talks Anton through the origins of the Easter Bunny

How to Buy a Home in Ireland with Ciarán Mulqueen

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ciarán Mulqueen, author and creator of the 'Crazy House Prices' social media account joins Anton

Mo Mowlam's impact on the Good Friday Agreement

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mo's stepdaughter Henrietta Norton joins Anton to reflect on her contribution to the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement as we mark its 25th anniversa...

Preparing for a Presidential Visit

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Healy, cousin of Barack Obama talks to Anton about the upcoming visit of President Biden.

What’s Going On with Ailbhe Smyth and Lauren Boland

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by campaigner Ailbhe Smyth and reporter with The Journal Lauren Boland.

Kickstart Your Weekend with Gary O’Hanlon

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to ‘Kickstart Your Weekend’ is Gary O’Hanlon, award-winning chef, broadcaster and columnist.

The Irish National Teachers Association Congress

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

INTO Deputy General Secretary joins Anton to discuss the upcoming INTO Congress next week. Some items on the agenda are issues relating to cost-of-liv...

Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr. Mary O'Kane

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O'Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education with the Open Univers...

Eviction Ban: Cost of Living Coalition Protest

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the end of the eviction ban comes into effect and this afternoon the 'Cost of Living Coalition' will be leading a demonstration outside the Dái...

High drama at the High Court with Frank Greaney

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Enoch Burke arrived at the Four Courts after sending a “big long email”, according to Mr. Justice Alex Owens, in which he alleged that h...

25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement with Jonathan Powell

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Signed on April 10th, 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was then and remains a remarkable achievement and brought an end to 30 years of conflict in the ...

Treating and living with an acquired brain injury

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the 'World Congress on Brain Injury' is taking place in Dublin. Around 19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year, and one ...

Week II: Women's Six Nations Preview with Fiona Hayes

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After last week’s disappointing 31-5 defeat in Wales, Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations team faces a formidable France in Musgrave Park later on tod...

What’s Going On with Larry Donnelly & Brenda Power

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political colu...

'Grow the F Up' with Sarah Knight

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Life-Changing Magic Of Not Giving an F' joins Anton to chat about her new book 'Grow the F Up'...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Colm O’Regan

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help 'Kickstart Your Weekend' is Colm O’Regan, comedian, author, and creator of 'The Function Room' podcast.

Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge, Brian Burke.

Is this the end of Boris Johnson?

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A beleaguered Boris Johnson faced intense questioning from MPs this week over accusations he deliberately or recklessly misled parliament over what h...

2023 Women's Six Nations Preview with Ciara Griffin

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ireland Women's rugby team is headed for an exciting weekend as the 2023 Women's Six Nations kicks off later on today. To preview today’s clas...

Cormac Lucey on rolling global redundancies & banking fears

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tech and consulting sectors have been plagued with layoffs in recent months, the latest comes from Accenture, who announced during the week they w...

Representing Ireland in the 'Transplant Games' with Lar Brennan

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Irish team of transplant recipients is set to take part in the 'Transplant Games' this weekend in the hopes of representing Ireland at next year’...

What's Going On with John Lee & Barbara Scully

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines is John Lee, Executive Editor with DMG Media Ireland  & Barbara Scully, author, an...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Irish Astronomy Week

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help 'Kickstart Your Weekend' is Ronan Newman, Founder of Irish Astronomy Week and 2012 Irish Astronomer of the Year.

Kerry Babies Update: Barry Whyte Reports

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two arrests on Thursday in relation to the Kerry Babies case firmly put it back in the spotlight again after almost 39 years to the day it happened. O...

Gerry Hussey-I Am, I Can, I Will

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do we hold ourselves back with negative self-talk or limiting beliefs? What if you could break through those barriers and unlock your true p...

Should you feel guilty for having a cleaner?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel guilty about hiring a cleaner? Is it an indulgence or a necessity? It’s a question many people are asking themselves as the number ...

Ireland v England: 'Grand Slam' build up with Henry McKean

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean was out on the streets of Dublin chatting to people making their way to the Aviva Stadium today for Ireland's 'Grand S...

Ask the Expert: Legal Advice

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society...

2023 Guinness 6 Nations Decider with Shane Byrne

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations and it is all set up for a weekend to remember for Ireland, with a grand slam on the line and the...

Credit Suisse Turmoil with Chris Johns

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a week to forget for the banking sector as we saw the collapse of the US’s 16th largest bank and then the Swiss central bank having to s...

Bank Holiday Hospitality Check-In

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend tourists are flocking to Ireland and the hospitality industry is in massive demand. Joining Anton to discuss how things are going for the...

What’s on this Bank Holiday Weekend

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to chat through what’s on for the Bank Holiday Weekend is Darragh Doyle, Head of Marketing at Dublin City Council Culture Company, and...

What's Going On with Susan Bradley & Daniel Murray

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the biggest stories from throughout the week is Susan Bradley from Newstalk’s 'It’s All Relative' podcast & Da...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Shay Brady, Waste Management Services Coordinator at DCC

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help kickstart your weekend is Shay Brady, Waste Management Services Coordinator at Dublin City Council.

St Patrick's Day in the White House: Sean Defoe in Washington DC

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Of course, it’s St Patrick’s weekend and over in the States last night President Joe Biden met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for the traditional sha...

The future funding model of RTÉ

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A forensic accountant was appointed this week to look into RTÉ’s finances. It comes as RTÉ’s Director General told the Public Accounts Committee...

Ask The Expert: Pete The Vet

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Pete The Vet!

The rise of deepfakes with Adrian Weckler

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen earlier in the week, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan managed to make a call to his Mum using deep-fake audio. And while on the surface th...

Covid Lockdown: 3 Years On

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been three years since the Irish government took the unprecedented step of shutting down the country to control the spread of Covid. Joining Ant...

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The do's and don'ts of making an apology

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making an apology can be tough enough at the best of times but how can we make sure we're making a good one? Joining Anton to discuss this as well as...

Henry McKean hits the Hollywood Walk of Fame

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This awards season has been a historic one for the Irish, with 14 Academy Award nominations, including 25% of acting nominations going to Irish actors...

What's Going On with Eoin O’Malley & Stefanie Preissner

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the biggest stories hitting the headlines this morning is author and broadcaster, Stefanie Preissner & Eoin O’Ma...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Gráinne Mullins

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart your weekend is Gráinne Mullins, Pastry Chef & Founder of Grá Chocolates.

What next for Gary Lineker & Co. following their MOTD boycott?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The BBC's 'Match Of The Day' programme will go ahead without its presenter, Gary Lineker, and fellow pundits, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, following L...

Minister Roderic O'Gorman on the government's response to housing Ukrainian refugees & the housing crisis

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. Together they discuss the government's re...

Weirdest Celebrity Endorsements with Screentime's John Fardy

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even among the most well-known and well-off people in the world, if the price is right, there is simply nothing some people will not do to get a few e...

Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Kickstart Your Weekend with Des Cahill

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help kickstart your weekend is sports commentator, Des Cahill.

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht & the future of the Irish language

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Seachtain na Gaeilge is upon us once more, should we be concerned for the survival of our Irish-speaking regions and indeed of the language itse...

What’s Going On with Brenda Power & Lauren Boland

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories from throughout the week is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and The Irish Daily Mail & Laure...

"The sooner he's out of public life the better"

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss Boris Johnson and his current fight for his political career following the Commons Privileges Committee report which shows fr...

Ask the Expert: Skincare

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for another installment of Ask the Expert is Jennifer Rock aka 'The Skin Nerd'.

Should parents be able to opt their kids out of sex ed?

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New sex education classes for children will see parents have the right to withdraw their children from them with gender identity and pronouns now on t...

Bressie on 'Where Is My Mind?’ going live at the 3Olympia

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niall Breslin has become a determined and industrious campaigner for mental health in Ireland and in a parallel universe he could have been lining ou...

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss the INMO authorising balloting for industrial action in workplaces considered to be unsafe, what the government's plan is for...

Caring for the animals at Kyiv Zoo with Sean Moncrieff

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week marked one year since the invasion of Ukraine. Some Ukrainians joined the army or territorial defense, others fled to Poland and beyond, and...

What’s Going On with Gina London & Barbara Scully

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories from throughout the week is Gina London, leadership communications expert, and Sunday Independent & Barbar...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Colm Tóibin

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart your Weekend is Colm Tóibin, Laureate for Irish Fiction & 'Ireland Reads Day' Ambassador. Newstalk's Henry McKean al...

As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & the Good Friday Agreement' is a new podcast that tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who n...

Ask the Expert: Parenting

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week’s instalment of Ask the Expert is Dr Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education

Best and Worst Reboots

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss some of the best and worst TV and Movie reboots is Brian Lloyd, Entertainment.ie Movies Editor

National Refugee Demonstration

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss the national solidarity march aiming to mobilise against “division of the far right” is People Before Profit TD Richard B...

Medical Gaslighting: ‘This won’t hurt’

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss the prevalence of medical gaslighting in our society is Dr Marieke Bigg, author of ‘This Won’t Hurt: How Medicine Fails W...

What’s Going On with Maura Derrane and John Lee

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is presenter Maura Derrane and Executive Editor of DMG Media Ir...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Hugh Wallace

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is Hugh Wallace, judge on Home of the Year.

Personal Insolvency with Colm Arthur

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss personal insolvency on the back of DJ Carey’s compromise with AIB, is personal insolvency practitioner, Colm Arthur.

Ask The Expert: Legal Advice

11 Feb 2023

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...

Six Nations Ireland Preview with Aviva Stadium Director Martin Murphy

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to preview the titanic Six Nations clash between Ireland and France today and to chat about just what goes into hosting such an event is...

Extraordinary lost items from throughout history with journalist, Fionnuala Jones

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Authorities in Western Australia say they have found a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing last month, but there are many more extraordinary lo...

Regina Doherty on fighting asylum seeker disinformation

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss her calls for a national public information campaign to be launched to counter the heightened levels of disinformation regard...

A 'how-to' guide to retiring in your 40s

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Retiring in your 40s might seem like a dream for many people out there they actually manage to make it a reality. But how do you go about setting you...

What's Going On with Ailbhe Smyth & Fergus Finlay

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth & Fergus Finlay, columnist with the...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Super Bowl LVII

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend ahead of Super Bowl Sunday is Ty Henry, Quarterback with American football team, ‘The Dublin Rebels’.