Newstalk Weekend

Why Are Irish Accents So Tricky To Do?

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the innumerable actors on our screens from all walks of life, from all corners of the globe seamlessly embodying their roles as well as pulling o...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Animal Reiki with Noreen Roche

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kickstarting Your Weekend this week is Noreen Roche, Owner of Epona Retreat Centre in Cork where she runs workshops aimed at helping guests tap into t...

What's Going On with Jen Hogan & Adrian Kennedy

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner for this week's installment of 'What's Going On?' is journalist, Jen Hogan & broadcaster, Adrian Kennedy.

'Nothing to Declare' Director Garret Daly

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people may remember the story of two little boys making their way on their own from Dublin to London to New York in 1985 - a trip involving a DAR...

Ask the Expert: Personal Finance

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Keeping the Kids Entertained this Bank Holiday Weekend

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cork blogger, Rob Armstrong AKA ‘The Regular Dad’, and Donegal artist and writer Taryn de Vere, join Tom Dunne to chat through what is going on a...

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's 'Memory Walk' 2022

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland along with entrepreneur, Pamela Laird, are inviting the public to make every step count for the third successive 'A...

Farewell Ramsay Street: Neighbours Ends After 40 Years

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you loved it or hated it, the TV series Neighbours found its way into the hearts of many Irish viewers, and gave a number of A-listers the sta...

Maeve Binchy 10th Anniversary Tribute

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Maeve Binchy’s passing. From her columns in the Irish Times to her beloved bestselling books to the blockbust...

Kickstart Your Weekend: The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's installment of Kickstart Your Weekend, Tom is joined by Joey Kavanagh, organizer of 'The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever' - an event h...

What's Going On with Richard Chambers & Amanda Brunker

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Tom Dunne to go through some of the main stories that were making the headlines throughout the week is Richard Chambers, News Correspondent wi...

Ask The Expert: Parenting With Dr. Mary O'Kane

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of  'Perfectly I...

Mary Lou McDonald in Australia

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking to a delegation from the National Press Club of Australia on Wednesday, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, appealed to the Irish diaspora ...

Hotel Costs on All-Ireland Final Weekend

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Galway and Kerry fans are taking the bus, train, and plane to Dublin this weekend ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final. But it seems the costly h...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Michael Moloney, Chief Executive of Galway Races

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner to Kickstart Your Weekend is Michael Moloney, Chief Executive of Galway Races.

Should Men Be Free To Wear Skirts?

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brad Pitt caused quite the stir as he arrived at the Berlin premiere of his upcoming film, Bullet Train, sporting a knee-length skirt. Bu...

What's Going On with Geraldine Herbert & Dave Rudden

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through the top news stories from the week is Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor & author, Dave R...

Jarlath Regan: An Irishman Abroad...at Home

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner is comedian and creator of the Irishman Abroad Podcast, Jarlath Regan. Together they discuss what it's like performing for...

OTB's Will O'Callaghan on a Blockbuster Weekend of Sport

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Ireland securing a historic first series win in New Zealand in the rugby, the All-Ireland Men's Senior Hurling Final, the semi-finals for the lad...

Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin. Together they discuss staying safe in the summer sun, iron deficien...

Charles Martinet : The Voice of Mario & Luigi

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Martinet who is the man responsible for the iconic voice of Mario and Luigi has been part of popular culture for decades and is even a Guinnes...

WHO Update on Covid-19 & Monkeypox

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Catherine Smallwood, World Health Organisation Senior Emergency Officer in charge of coordinating monkeypox response joins Stefanie Preissner to d...

How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With hot weather forecast over the course of the next week, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Tomas Conefrey, Pharmacist at Care Plus on Pearse St Dubli...

Favourite Summer Films with Ali Ryan & Deirdre Molumby

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through some of their favourite summer flicks is Ali Ryan, Founder of Goss Media & Deirdre Molumby, Reviewer & Senio...

Kiskstart Your Weekend: Funambulist, Mairead Dewar

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode of Kickstart Your Weekend, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Mairead Dewar to talk about the Life Line project which involves lo...

The Week in Headlines with Ailbhe Smyth & Jen Hogan

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through the biggest stories hitting the headlines this week is Ailbhe Smyth, LGBT Activist & Journalist and author, ...

Ask the Expert: Gary O'Hanlon

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for another episode of Ask the Expert is Gary O'Hanlon. Together they discuss the incalculable impact of French cooking on the culinary...

When is a plane crash not a plane crash?

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Jacob is a former Olympian whose YouTube video called ‘I crashed my plane’, allegedly by accident, has garnered him two million views since...

Labour Leader Ivana Bacik on Her Life in Politics

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been almost four months since Alan Kelly stepped down as leader of the Labour party and just three months since Ivana Bacik took up that mantle...

Pop Star to Movie Star with Screentime's John Fardy

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how hard is it to make the transition from being a pop or rock star to the silver screen? Screentime's John Fardy joins Anton to run through som...

"What really drives us to give back to our clubs is just that passion for tennis"

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton is Chanelle Dunne, President of Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club. Together they discuss the sport of Tennis, building up the skills for kids...

What Makes For a Memorable Summer Holiday?

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope & Screenwriter, and Columnist, Stefanie Preissner join Anton to go through some of their favour...

Paul Flynn on his Food Truck Favourites

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Flynn, Irish beloved TV chef is hitting the road this summer to discover the best and most outstanding food trucks and the street food they have ...

Steve and Joe Wall of 'The Stunning'

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Joe Wall of rock group, 'The Stunning' stopped by to chat with Anton where among other things they discussed dealing with the challenges of ...

Ask The Expert: Diarmuid Gavin

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for another episode of 'Ask the Expert' is gardening guru, Diarmuid Gavin. Together they chat about using nettles as a natural fertilis...

Anton & The Dirtbirds

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Paddy Power Comedy Festival is set to make its long-awaited return to the Iveagh Gardens here in Dublin and will feature tonnes of homegrown Irish...

The Week in Headlines with Gina London & John Lee

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the biggest stories from the week is Gina London, former CNN Correspondent, and Sunday Independent Columnist & John Lee, E...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Steve Wickham

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's 'Kickstart Your Weekend' Anton is joined by Steve Wickham, Irish musician and violinist, formerly with ‘The Waterboys’. He is pe...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Fota Wildlife Park

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kickstart your weekend, Anton chats to Cathriona Ní Scanaill, Senior Ranger of Primates at Fota Wildlife Park.

Glastonbury is Back After 3 Years

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 years, music fans are ecstatic this weekend as Glastonbury returns, and it’s on till Sunday. Billie Eilish, Sir Paul McCartney and Kendrick ...

How Has The Irish Government Fared Two Years On?

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Irish government marks two years in power, Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media, and Gerard Howlin, Public Af...

Holly Cairns: Online abuse was 'water off a duck's back' until it happened in real life

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Cairns, Social Democrats TD for Cork South West joined Anton today to discuss her first term in the Dáil.

Ask The Expert – Fishmonger Pat O’Connell

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined now by a man who is a bit of a legend around Cork, for Ask The Expert: Pat O’Connell, fishmonger and chair of the English Market Tra...

Cork’s LGBT History

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June is Pride Month and there are plenty of festivities taking part in the capital today including the Pride March. But Cork also has a fascinating LG...

Is the US abortion ban a violation of human rights?

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The supreme court has ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States, upending the landmark Roe v Wade case from nearly 50 ye...

Ask the Expert with Dr. Eleanor Galvin

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert' - from being diagnosed with glaucoma to coloured patches on your chest, Dr Eleanor Galvin joined Anton to ...

The Future of General Practise in Rural Locations

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish College of General Practitioners convened for a major international conference in Limerick today. An important topic they highlight is the ...

Macca Turns 80!

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the birthday of Beatles icon Paul McCartney as he turns 80! To celebrate, 'Lost Lane' in Dublin will be hosting a “Macca Fest” in his ...

"I don't see how there can be any justification for making massive profits when people are being absolutley crucified"

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people to take to the streets today in rallies taking place across the country protesting the cost-o...

A Brief History of Deportation

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been widespread condemnation of the UK’s recent attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda – and with good reason. But the UK is not ...

How Restaurateurs Are Managing the Hospitality Staffing Crisis

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hospitality sector has been dealing with staff shortages for some time now, and with the current state of inflation and the cost of living crisis ...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Al Foran

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian and impressionist, Al Foran. Al is currently somewhere in the country taking part in the Bumblebe...

What's Going On with Amanda Brunker & Aoife Barry

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Novelist and journalist, Amanda Brunker & Assistant News Editor at theJournal.ie, Aoife Barry, joined Anton to run through some of the most talked-abo...

Reporter, Michael Dooley on this Weekend's Cost of Living Protests

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to discuss the lead-up to this weekend's cost-of-living protests is Michael Dooley, reporting from the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.

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

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your parenting questions for this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert' is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and E...

Roisin Shorthall On Her Party's First In Person Conference Since 2019

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roisin Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats, will head her Party’s National Conference in the Gresham Hotel for the first time since 2019. ...

"She won't have to repay the money"- Heather Humphreys

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anton Speaks to Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Chief Executive of ISME, Neil McDonnell about the cost of living a...

Department Demands Grieving Mother Returns €208 Social Welfare Overpayment

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wexford mother Tracy McGinnis joined Anton on the show to tell him about her her disgust having received a letter from the department of social welfar...

Ask the Expert: DIY with Alan Fieghery of Expert Hardware

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert', Anton is joined by DIY guru Alan Fieghery from Expert Hardware in Crumlin.

Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor are the brothers behind “Hudson Taylor”, one of Ireland’s favourite folk bands, and they’ve just released their ...

"It has destroyed our family"

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have a fascination with true crime but often it can be easy to forget that there are real people behind these stories. Ann Walsh was murd...

The Future of the Monarchy in Britain

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II are well and truly underway in Britain and while we’ve seen huge crowds and mountains of bu...

Getting Out For The June Bank Holiday Weekend

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bank holiday always brings with it plenty of things to do up and down the country, and there is certainly no shortage of options for us this time ...

Kickstart Your Weekend with Simon Delaney

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To Kickstart Your Weekend, Anton was joined by actor, director, writer, and presenter of ‘Ireland AM’, Simon Delaney. Together they discuss Simon...

Bank Holiday Travel at Dublin Airport

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into the bank holiday weekend, Dublin Airport is under pressure to deliver a smooth experience for the thousands of passengers making their...

The Week in Headlines with Emmet Oliver & Hazel Chu

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Green Party Councillor, Hazel Chu & Emmet Oliver, Financial Commentator and Lecturer at UCD and TCD Business Schools j...

Ask the Expert: Chef Alan Fitzmaurice

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert', Anton is joined by Alan Fitzmaurice, Chef at The Glasshouse in Sligo.

OTB's Aisling O'Reilly on a Bumper Weekend of Sport

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a massive weekend of sport with Leinster set to face La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final, Liverpool taking on Real Madrid in the Champions Lea...

Ciarán Hinds on 'The Soldier’s Tale'

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran Irish actor, Ciarán Hinds joined Anton to discuss his prolific acting career, the differences between film and theatre, as well as his upcomi...

"We're turning the healthcare system inside out"

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly joined Anton to discuss the first confirmed case of Monkeypox in Ireland, the ongoing issues of hospital waiting...

Ethical Taxidermy

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'Ethical taxidermy' is the aim behind a new exhibition opening in Limerick today, where animals found deceased are being stuffed to raise awareness of...

Tackling Gun Violence in the United States

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

19 children, two teachers, 200 mass shooting events in the US so far this year alone, and tragically, one more school massacre to add to that tally. ...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Rescue 115

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To Kickstart Your Weekend, Aaron Hyland, Deputy Manager of Flight Operations at CHC Ireland & Duty Captain for Rescue 115 in Shannon joined Anton to c...

The Week in Headlines with Anna Daly & Conor Pope

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Television presenter, Anna Daly and Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope, joined Anton to run through some of the most talked-about ...

The Irish at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A host of Screen Ireland-supported titles have been making waves in Cannes this week, as the Marché du Film at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival got unde...

Ask The Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much damage does acid reflux has on teeth and gums? Are my heart palpitations something I should be concerned about? Dr. Eleanor Galvin joined Ant...

"I know a lot of good comedians that aren't working and a fair few plastic ones that are working a lot"

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of his performance in Ireland next week, Reggie D. Hunter joined Anton to discuss the changing nature of stand-up comedy and keeping his audienc...

"We need to be in control of our own destiny"

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Simon Coveney in Turin, at the launch of Ireland's presidency of the Council of Europe, and Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, meeting DUP leader Jeffrey...

90th Anniversary of Amelia Earhart Flying Across the Atlantic

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Northern Irish volunteer group is hosting a special commemorative event to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Amelia Earhart's famous landing in Derr...

Have Communions Become Too Lavish?

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Communion season is upon us yet again, but between shortages of bouncy castles, and seemingly ever-higher amounts of money being paid out to these you...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Ciara Kelly

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's very own Ciara Kelly is taking on a new challenge - her first time acting! Even though she’s knee-deep in rehearsals at the moment she ma...

The Week in Headlines with Stefanie Preissner & Clelia Murphy

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and presenter, Stefanie Preissner & actor, Clelia Murphy joined Anton to run through some of the most talked-about stories hitting the head...

Ask The Expert: Parenting with Dr Mary O'Kane

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for another episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of  'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting...

Total Lunar Eclipse on May 16th: Everything You Need To Know

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This coming Monday morning, May 16th, you will have the chance to see a total eclipse of the moon just as the sun is rising and the moon is setting. J...

"Eurovision means everything to me." Henry at Eurovision

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Of Course Ireland’s Brooke with ‘That’s Rich’ were knocked out in Thursday night’s semi- final. But What’s another year? We need to move o...

"Even a question about the influence of the Catholic Church is so misguided"

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anton was joined by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris. Together they discuss issues around the potentia...

"I want to be part of the change I want to see"

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you might know Bonnie Wright from her days playing Ginny Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films but these days she is making her name as an autho...

Kickstart Your Weekend: Skellig Michael Cruises

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to bucket lists of things to do in Ireland, getting the chance to take in the spectacular surrounds of Skellig Michael is surely at the ...

Lenny Abrahamson on 'Conversation with Friends'

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The team behind the adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel 'Normal People' has returned with a new television series adaptation of 'Conversa...

"New public buildings should be in public ownership - simple as that"

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, despite an information campaign to win over TDs and the general public alike, the government is still having to fight hard to win support t...

Ask The Expert: Diarmuid Gavin

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ask The Expert: Diarmuid Gavin

The Resignation of Bishop Eamonn Casey Thirty Years On

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Resignation of Bishop Eamonn Casey

‘What Did You Eat This Week?’ with James Kavanagh

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Kavanagh's New Podcast ‘What Did You Eat This Week?’

Bertie Ahern: "You have to try and reach out and bring in as many people of a Unioinist tradition as you possibly can"

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NI Assembly Elections

How Do We Prosecute a Crime Committed in Space?

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moon & Space Crimes

"Unfortunately it seems to be very systematic"

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women & the War In Ukraine with Frances Fitzgerald

Kickstart Your Weekend: Gráinne Seoige

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gráinne Seoige on Darkness Into Light

Ask The Expert: Alan Grant

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to give some of his expert DIY tips is Alan Grant from Expert Hardware. Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcas...

Matt Cooper Discusses His New Podcast, The Mullet & Getting In Shape

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anton was joined on the show this morning by columnist, veteran broadcaster and host of The Last Word on Today FM, Matt Cooper. They discussed his new...

Northern Ireland Elections

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Coveney said earlier in the week that restoring the Stormont Executive would be made more challenging if the elections there result in a Sinn Fé...