Newstalk Weekend

The Dublin Tattoo Convention 2022

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re around Ballsbridge this weekend, you may find yourself in colourful company. The Dublin Tattoo Convention returns to the RDS for its 21...

What's Going On with Stefanie Preissner & Philip Ryan

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Clare McKenna to run through some of the top stories hitting the headlines is writer and podcast host, Stefanie Preissner & Philip Ryan, Polit...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Alison Spittle

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Clare McKenna to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Alison Spittle ahead of 'Kilkenomics' in Kilkenny this weekend & her show “Wet” at Li...

Ireland’s Role at COP27

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday, November 27th, COP27 will kick off in Sharm-El-Sheikh in Egypt. 18-year-old Irish climate activist Jessica Dunne from Dublin is among th...

Ask The Expert: Gardening with Peter Dowdall

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is gardening guru, Peter Dowdall.

How does disrupted sleep impact our health?

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Thatcher was famous for saying she could get by on less than four hours of sleep per night while other people swear by a full eight or nine h...

Why Cork is so Great with Tadhg Hickey

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's second city has a lot going for it. But there is of course so much more to Cork than just one city, with countless towns and villages boast...

The 10-year anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, October 28th, marked the tenth anniversary of Savita Halappanavar's death. Savita was refused an abortion at University Hospital Galway i...

Cork Jazz Festival Report with Elaine Smith

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cork Jazz festival is in full swing this weekend. Newstalk reporter Elaine Smith spoke to festivalgoers in the city to get a sense of how things ...

What's Going On with Joe O’Shea & Derval O’Rourke

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this week is Joe O’Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie & Derval O’Rourke, three-t...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Rob Heffernan

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is five-time Olympian, Rob Heffernan.

Dublin Airport Bank Holiday Update

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Around 350,000 people could pass through Dublin Airport this Bank Holiday weekend. To get a sense of how smoothly things are running there, Anton spo...

Ask The Expert: Relationship Advice with Annie Lavin

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your relationship questions for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Annie Lavin - The Relationship Coach.

Jeffrey Archer on his new book 'Next in Line' & the ongoing political turmoil in the UK

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Archer has been writing novels since 1979 when 'Kane and Abel' burst onto the scene. His new book 'Next in Line' is set in 1987 and centers on...

Tackling the issue of online toxicity

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cyberspace is often a tricky environment to negotiate when it comes to our mental health, particularly with the level of toxicity and bullying that ca...

George Parker on the political instability gripping the UK

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

British prime ministers seem to have a revolving door to Number 10 Downing Street these days. But with Liz Truss resigning as PM this week, the shor...

Neven Maguire on his new book 'More Midweek Meals'

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neven Maguire's latest book, 'More Midweek Meals', is his fifth to be published and he’s also leading the guest stars at the 'Ideal Home Show' at th...

What’s Going On with John Lee & Maura Derrane

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this week is John Lee, Executive Editor at DMG Media Ireland & presenter and...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Gearoid Farrelly

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Gearoid Farrelly.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw with Karen Duggan

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to delve into what Ireland will be facing at next year's World Cup is Karen Duggan, former international footballer and co-host of Off T...

AIB hike to spark interest rate surge

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AIB has set the ball rolling on what is expected to be a string of mortgage rates risings from the main banks. That's according to Charlie Weston, a p...

The life and career of Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might know him as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films or criminal psychologist Dr Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in ITV's crime drama Cracker. Scottish acto...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Devin Toner

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“One of the main things I wanted when I retired from rugby was my weekends back" - so says Devin Toner, newly retired Leinster and Ireland rugby int...

100 years of the BBC with John Simpson

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the BBC is about to mark its 100th anniversary, Anton was joined by legendary broadcaster John Simpson to take a closer look at one of Britain’s ...

Ask the Expert: Parenting with Dr Mary O’Kane

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your parenting questions is Dr Mary O’Kane, lecturer in psychology and early childhood education, and the author of P...

'What's Going On' with Ciara Doherty and Kevin Doyle

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is Ciara Doherty, presenter of Tonight Show and Kevin Do...

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was that time again where we picked the brains of an expert and get to the bottom of some of your burning questions on health and medicine. For thi...

Joe McHugh on tragedy in Donegal: It will be very hard to get over it

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe McHugh, a local TD for Donegal had joined Anton on the show today to discuss the explosion which claimed nine lives in Donegal. He is among those ...

Bertie Ahern: On the Northern Ireland protocol - "it's now a totally different attitude than Boris Johnson's"

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The mood music around the Northern Irish Protocol seemed to ease as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, met with the new UK Foreign Secretary...

'What's Going On' with Brianna Parkins and Gerard Howlin

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is Brianna Parkins, The Journal and Gerard Howlin, polit...

Jim Elliot on Irish at SNL

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish actor Brendan Gleeson is taking to the stage in the States tonight as the guest host of SNL but he’s far from the first Irish star to do so. J...

Scientist Dr Niamh Shaw charts Ireland's exploration of space

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks Space Week and plenty’s happening around the country to celebrate – joining Anton to chat about this is Dr Niamh Shaw, engineer, s...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Panti Bliss

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is Panti Bliss, iconic Irish drag performer, who is due to be featured in new BBC show next week and also has ...

Donegal explosion: Barry Whyte reports from the scene

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk chief reporter Barry Whyte joined Anton today to give the latest report on the explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal. Barr...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Mairead Ronan

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is Ireland's Fittest Family host, Mairead Ronan.

Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge & Woodie’s DIY and Gardening Expert.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Anton ahead of the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis where they discussed housing, energy, and his tenure as Taoiseach as a w...

The greatest TV shows of all time with Brian Lloyd of Entertainment.ie

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Rolling Stone magazine released their definitive top 100 Greatest TV Shows of All-Time. Joining Anton to discuss his top 3 picks fr...

‘We Got This’ with comedy legend, Dylan Moran

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Moran has starred alongside the likes of Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Simon Pegg, and Brendan Gleeson on the big screen but over the coming weeks ...

'What's Going On' with Conor Pope & Anna Daly

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines throughout the week is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at The Iri...

Discussing Ireland's future ahead of the 'Together We Can' event in the 3Arena

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An 'Ireland’s Future' event entitled 'Together We Can', will take place at Dublin’s 3Arena later today, October 1st. It was established to advoca...

Mel C on the personal impact of global stardom

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She's known as Sporty Spice but Mel C is the author of an acclaimed new memoir entitled ‘Who I Am’ and she joined Anton on the show today.

Ivan Yates: "We're now heading into a sharp recession"

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The upcoming Budget 2023 is at the forefront of many of our minds and joining Anton to discuss what is likely to await us next week was broadcaster an...

"As Minister of Finance I've learned that the unimaginable and unexpected can happen"

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we hurtle towards Budget Day next week, and facing one of the worst cost-of-living crises in living memory, just what kind of initiatives and once-...

Ask the Expert - Parenting

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for this week’s installment of Ask the Expert and Anton was joined by Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of  'Pe...

Kickstart Your Weekend - Maura Derrane

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to kickstart the weekend was presenter Maura Derrane. Maura will be returning to our screens for The Today Show from mid-next week when ...

"If you want the best and the brightest to come to Ireland, they have to have somewhere to live"

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands are expected to take to the streets in the capital later today to protest at the cost of living. Among them will be Mary Lou McDonald, Leade...

Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin. Among other things, they discuss concerns around taking pain killers o...

A Brief History of Corporate U-Turns

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many businesses in the UK have announced that they are closing due to the Queen’s funeral on Monday but this has sparked a kerfuffle with some, who ...

Shifting Towards a Sustainable Public Transport Model in Ireland

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There can be several factors that influence how we commute but as the way we work changes, and the environmental impacts of driving private cars becom...

The Growing Trend of Leg Lengthening Surgery

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An increasing number of men are electing to undergo an extreme and expensive surgery that could potentially endow them with an extra 8-15 centimeters ...

"It is wrong that any industry should be making massive profits when people are suffering at a time of crisis"

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the week Ursula von der Leyen announced a cap on the revenues of electricity production companies and a crisis contribution from fossil fuel pr...

"We are only one of five counties in Ireland where there is no train service and that is a huge deficit"

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All this week Newstalk has been speaking to listeners, experts, and policymakers to find out more about the key issues facing commuters on a daily bas...

What's Going On with Joe O’Shea & Jen Hogan

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this week is the editor of CorkBeo.ie, Joe O’Shea & journalist, Jen Hogan.

Kickstart Your Weekend: Emma Doran

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Emma Doran who can be seen on RTÉ’s brand new sketch show 'No Worries If Not' and will be perf...

"We have three competing unions in terms of militancy and this problem is not going away"

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Flights throughout Europe were disrupted on Friday due to a French air traffic controllers' strike, affecting up to 80,000 passengers. To discuss the...

Mourning Queen Elizabeth II & The Proclamation of King Charles III

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week marked a seismic moment in UK and world history as the longest-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96. Our repo...

Ask the Expert: Personal Finance

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is John Lowe, The Money Doctor.

Newstalk’s Joe Lynam on Tackling the Energy Crisis

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are all feeling the effects of the energy crisis on our pockets as prices skyrocket. With European ministers meeting in Brussels yesterday, is ther...

"He delivered above and beyond what people were expecting"

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It may have taken 8 years, but Garth Brooks finally managed to make his way to Croke Park yesterday evening to thrill fans from all corners of the cou...

Dealing with 'Milestone Anxiety'

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to new research, the pressure to hit traditional landmarks in our lives - such as buying a house, having a baby, and getting that dream job ...

"Obviously right now the immediate concern is the financial strain on households and businesses"

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Green Party think-in taking place today in co. Clare, its deputy leader and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, the Gaeltacht, Sport, and Me...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Jake Carter

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kickstarting Your Weekend this week is singer-songwriter, Jake Carter who will be MC'ing at this weekend's 'Pups In The Park' event, taking place in M...

What's Going On with Gina London & Ailbhe Smyth

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this week is Gina London, Leadership Communications Expert, and Sunday Independent c...

Ask the Expert: Preparing the Garden for Autumn & Winter

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions as we head into the colder months is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge & Woodie’s DIY and...

"It is largely regarded now as a foregone conclusion"

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Voting concluded for the Conservative Party leadership race yesterday evening and we will know who the new British Prime Minister is by lunchtime on M...

'Nadiya’s Everyday Baking' with Nadiya Hussain

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nadiya Hussain made her name after baking her way to stardom on The Great British Bake Off. She now has a string of TV shows and books behind her in...

Cliff Taylor on the €6.3 Billion Exchequer Surplus

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The latest figures from the Department of Finance show the exchequer recorded a surplus of €6.3 billion for the eight months to the end of August, u...

Emer Reynolds on National Cinema Day

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks 'National Cinema Day', where participating cinemas across the country are reducing tickets to just €4. Joining Anton to discuss the pl...

Irish Egg & Poultry Industry in Crisis

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Egg producers in Ireland are under growing pressure from rising feed, falling profit margins, and soaring costs of energy. To discuss this, Anton is ...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Melvin Benn at Electric Picnic

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, the promoters behind Electric Picnic.

What's Going On - September 3rd

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines is Aoife Foley, Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Q...

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

27 Aug 2022

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 to answer some of y...

"I don't see another outcome from this war other than our win"

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in March, The Anton Savage Show spoke with Andriy Parkhomenko, who spent a year living here in Ireland before heading back to Ukraine to join the...

100 Years of An Garda Síochána

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This morning An Garda Síochána’s centenary commemorations will be taking place across Dublin City & in Dublin Castle. The event marks 100 years ...

Tackling the Energy Crisis & Budget 2023 Look Ahead

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday SSE Airtricity announced its standard household gas and electricity prices would be going up by 39% and 35.4% respectively from October 1st....

"There is no question that she did change the royal family"

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

25 years after her death, Princess Diana remains a source of adoration as much as fascination to people around the world. To discuss her legacy, Ant...

The 50th Anniversary of Loughan House

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn't generally associate prisons with farmers' markets and coffee shops but that's what's available at Loughan House in Co. Cavan. The open p...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Furnace Festival

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s installment of Kickstart Your Weekend, Anton is joined by smelting archaeologist, Dr. Paul Rondelez, to chat about this weekend’s ...

What's Going On with Conor Pope & Amanda Brunker

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories that were hitting the headlines this week is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Ti...

Ask The Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin. Together they discuss issues relating to HRT, teeth grinding, mana...

Michael Collins' Commemoration at Béal na Bláth

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of people are expected in West Cork tomorrow to mark the centenary commemoration of Michael Collins' death which will be the first time that...

"There's 80% of families not getting any service"

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton is Rachel Martin, Founder of Families Unite for Services and Support (FUSS). Together they discuss the planned protest in Cork City to...

Childcare Sector: Concerns Over Closures & Staffing Difficulties

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we heard warnings of further closures as well as staff reductions in the childcare sector brought on by delays in a funding scheme agreed la...

How To Keep Your Tech Safe with Adrian Weckler

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Apple issued warnings of security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, meaning attackers could potentially access these devices. ...

Nina Carberry on the Vhi's 'More Than Running' Campaign & Life After Racing

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Carberry might be best known as one of the country’s most well-respected former jockeys (not to mention the winner of Dancing with the Stars 20...

Does Public Transport Need a Dedicated Garda Unit?

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss recent calls for a dedicated Garda public transport unit is Tom O’Connor, NBRU Assistant General Secretary.

Kickstart Your Weekend: Fiona O’Carroll

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to help 'Kickstart Your Weekend' is actor, Fiona O’Carroll who is now treading the boards in 'Copper Face Jacks: The Musical'. You ca...

What's Going On with Ali Ryan & John Lee

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories that were hitting the headlines this week is Ali Ryan, Entrepreneur and Founder of Goss.ie & John Lee, Ex...

Met Éireann: The heatwave is on!

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully you’re all enjoying the heatwave this weekend and joining us on the line now is meteorologist Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann

Ryan Sheridan's "Americana"

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Singer-songwriter Ryan Sheridan is on tour around Ireland at the moment for his album “Americana” and he joined us here in Galway for a few tunes!...

Ask The Expert: Chef Dominique Majecki

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton on the show was Dominique Majecki, the Head Chef of the hotel our show was broadcasting from, the G Hotel in Galway. Our expert was talk...

Do we value our national language?

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the show was broadcasted from Galway, Anton have been reflecting on the prevalence of the Irish language in the West. One of the Gaelgóir communit...

Maria Walsh: As a politician I was lucky to be part of "machine" that is Fine Gael

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Walsh became a familiar face back in 2014 when she was crowned the Rose of Tralee but for a few years now she has been making her name in politi...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Ultramarathon runner Ray O'Connor

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kickstart your weekend Anton wanted you to spare a thought for the brave souls running the Connemara 100-mile ultra marathon that kicked off at 6 a...

Ask the Expert: Horticulturalist, Paul Smyth

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is horticulturalist & podcaster, Paul Smyth.

How to Spot a Conspiracy Theory

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

39 years since the birth of the internet and the promises of bright sunny uplands of discovery and free and open conversation, logging on can seem mor...

Erica-Cody on her Brand New Single 'Love Like This'

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the dark days of winter, Erica-Cody delighted us with her dance skills, and as the days grew longer, we saw her presenting skills on 'The Main Stag...

Are Employers Doing Enough to Attract & Retain Skilled Workers?

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we learned that unemployment in the Irish economy fell to a 21-year low of 4.2% but what does this mean for employees and employers alike go...

Comedian Fred Cooke on Marriage, Parenthood & Getting Back on Stage

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner is comedian, Fred Cooke. Together they discuss how he has been getting on over the past two years, juggling marriage & par...