Newstalk Weekend

What's Going on with Tabitha Monahan & Danny McConnell

10 Jan 2026

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Danny McConnell, Editor with The Business Post & Tabitha Monahan, Politic...

Recall of thousands of Irish passports: What you need to know

10 Jan 2026

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A software error has left passports issued over a two-week holiday window technically non-compliant with international border systems, meaning people ...

Dancing With The Stars Judge Brian Redmond talks shows return

04 Jan 2026

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Dancing With The Stars Judge Brian Redmond joins Sean Defoe to look ahead to the show returning tonight Judge Redmond talks dance prep, new additions ...

Interview: Sinéad O'Sullivan on Lessons for Success from Taylor Swift

04 Jan 2026

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Sinéad O'Sullivan joins Sean Defoe to discuss her new book Good Ideas and Power Moves: Ten Lessons for Success from Taylor SwiftWhat can we learn fro...

Tech Predictions for 2026

04 Jan 2026

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Irish Independent Technology Editor and Host of The Big Tech Podcast Adrian Weckler joins Sean Defoe to give us his tech predictions for 2026 From the...

What is the latest from the US and Venezuela?

04 Jan 2026

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Sean Defoe is joined by Paul Brandus of West Wing Reports and Conflict Expert specialising in Latin America at the International Institute for Strateg...

Sunday Newspaper Panel 4th January

04 Jan 2026

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Unique Media's Breda Brown, Human Rights Campaigner and former Director of One in Four Colm O'Gorman and Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon join Sean Def...

Interview: Mary Coughlan

03 Jan 2026

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Offstage, she is known for her support of human rights causes throughout the world. Later this month, she will be in the 3Olympia before heading to Au...

Venezuelan President Maduro captured: Update from Washington

03 Jan 2026

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Feature Story American Correspondent Nick Harper joins Sean Defoe to give us an update on the situation in Washington after news that Venezuelan Pres...

As the Expert: Pete the Vet

03 Jan 2026

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This week on Ask The Expert, Pete the Vet joins Sean Defoe to answer all your pet related questions He offers advice on how to manage all your pets ne...

The US invades Venezuela & Maduro captured

03 Jan 2026

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The breaking news of the morning is the United States invasion of Venezuela and Donald Trump's announcement that they have captured Venezuelan Preside...

World Cup 2026 Preview

03 Jan 2026

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Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joins Sean Defoe to give us a preview of the World Cup They look forward to Ireland's playoffs in March

Healthy & delicious meals for the New Year

03 Jan 2026

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Sean Defoe is joined by chef and author Catherine Fulvio to give you some meal ideas for January After December indulgence Catherine talks us through ...

What's Going On with Jack Horgan Jones and Brenda Power

03 Jan 2026

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Joining Sean Defoe this week for What's Going On? is Political Correspondent with the Irish Times Jack Horgan Jones and Columnist with the Sunday Time...

What can we expect in the freezing weather?

03 Jan 2026

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Founder of Ireland's Weather Channel Cathal Nolan joins Sean Defoe on the show to tell us what we can expect from the freezing weather this weekend Ca...

The Year in Review 2025

28 Dec 2025

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Emmet Oliver is joined by Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland Journalist Lise Hand and Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Gro...

2025 in Entertainment

28 Dec 2025

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Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for The Irish Independent, chats with Emmet Oliver about this year in entertainment - all of the high notes ...

2025 in Sport

28 Dec 2025

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Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy joins Emmet Oliver to recap this year in sport!

Signing off 2025 with the Dublin Gospel Choir

28 Dec 2025

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Emmet Oliver chats with Orla McGowan, Musical Director with the Dublin Gospel Choir, before they sign off the year with a rendition of 'What a Wonder...

The Year In Space with Leo Enright

27 Dec 2025

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From Lunar missions to private space ventures, what captured the imagination in science and space in 2025, and what lies ahead for 2026? Sean Defoe is...

Sinéad Burke, Founder & CEO of Tilting the Lens

27 Dec 2025

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Sinéad Burke, Founder & CEO at Tilting the Lens, joins Sean Defoe to discuss what more needs to be done to create conditions for disabled people ...

Falling asleep faster & waking up properly rested in the New Year

27 Dec 2025

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Clinical hypnotherapist and best-selling author, Fiona Brennan, joins Sean Defoe to share some simple mind-based hacks to help you fall asleep faster ...

Saturday Newpaper Panel December 27th

27 Dec 2025

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Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann; Valer...

Music of 2025 In Review with Pat Carty

27 Dec 2025

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Arts journalist Pat Carty joins Sean Defoe to chat through some of the music highlights of 2025.

In conversation with Evanne Ni Chuilinn

20 Dec 2025

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Joining Sean Defoe 'In conversation' is former RTÉ sports broadcaster and current Fine Gael Senator, Evanne Ni Chuilinn.

What's Going On with Tabitha Monahan & Saoirse McHugh

20 Dec 2025

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Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Ind...

Mark Moriarty on Christmas dinner, his new show & future plans

20 Dec 2025

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For many people, Christmas dinner is the most stressful meal they cook all year, and few understand that pressure better than Mark Moriarty. The chef ...

Dealing with family & grief at Christmas

20 Dec 2025

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Christmas can be a time of connection, but it can also bring tension and emotional strain within families. Joining Sean Defoe is Stella O'Malley, Psyc...

Christmas Chocolate Taste Test: Quality Street, Roses, or Celebrations?

20 Dec 2025

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Christmas chocolate divides families like nothing else. Some are pure nostalgia, some promise luxury, and some disappear far too quickly. To put them ...

Flu surge forces Christmas hospital visiting restrictions

20 Dec 2025

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Sean Defoe is joined by GP Dr Ilona Duffy to discuss the significant surge in flu cases being seen across the country, the resulting pressure on hospi...

John Fardy's Favourite Christmas Movies

20 Dec 2025

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With endless choice on streaming platforms, what keeps certain Christmas movies enduring, and what does that say about how we consume entertainment to...

In conversation with Neil Delamere

14 Dec 2025

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Anton is joined by comedian Neil Delamere to talk about his new tour.

Henry Report on Hamnet

14 Dec 2025

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Last night saw the biggest premiere of the year take place in the Light House Cinema in Smithfield. There was an Oscar buzz and strong winds as Jessie...

USA traveler social media checks: How impactful will it be?

14 Dec 2025

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Amid new proposals that would require foreign visitors to hand over five years of their social media history before entering the United States, questi...

What’s driving the flu surge & how can people protect themselves?

14 Dec 2025

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Children’s hospitals are in crisis mode, with record numbers of flu admissions and intensive care beds filling fast, all before the flu season has e...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel December 14th

14 Dec 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Bryan Dobson, former RTÉ broadcaster; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD for the Wi...

10 people dead in Bondi shoting, including one shooter

14 Dec 2025

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At least 10 people have been pronounced dead after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah event being held at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Jack Hahn, Today report...

In conversation with Susie Dent

13 Dec 2025

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A familiar face on Channel 4’s longest-runninggame show, Countdown, and its comedic spin-off ‘8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’; Susie Dent has m...

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

13 Dec 2025

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Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

Ireland's Defensive Vulnerabilities: What can or needs to be done?

13 Dec 2025

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In recent months, Ireland’s defense posture has come under renewed scrutiny, from concerns about our capacity to monitor our own airspace to wider q...

Wildlife in Winter with Éanna Ní Lamhna

13 Dec 2025

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Shortening days mean we’re all slowing down, but perhaps we need to take a page from the animal kingdom and prioritise rest and building up resource...

What’s Going on with Mark Hennessy & Noelle O’Connell

13 Dec 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times & Noelle O’...

HSE issues warning over high-strength MDMA

13 Dec 2025

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Ireland is the latest country impacted by the rise in high-potency MDMA in the European market, with the HSE issuing a statement confirming that small...

The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland

07 Dec 2025

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Anton was joined by Zhao Xiyuan the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland. The two discussed the current state of Ireland–China relations, areas of cooperat...

Should minors have access to social media

07 Dec 2025

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An under-16s social media ban will take effect in Australia on December 10th. The imitative, which has garnered support and generated criticism, was b...

Gender Pay Gap: How Do we Move Forward?

07 Dec 2025

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How aware are you of a Gender Pay Gap where you work? With the inclusion of companies who employ 50 or more people, we are seeing more reporting. But ...

In Conversation with Andrea Mara

07 Dec 2025

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For this weeks edition of In Conversation, was joined by Best-selling Dublin author of ‘All Her Fault’ Andrea Mara. She joined Anton to discuss h...

What's Going on Panel ?

07 Dec 2025

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Joining Anton to review the stories in the papers today was Joan Mulvihill, Digitization expert, Frances Fitzgerald, Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánai...

National inquiry to take place following Zelensky drone incident

07 Dec 2025

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national inquiry will be undertaken by the Irish Military Intelligence Service and Garda Headquarters   This comes following the incide...

Are there fewer serial killers these days?

06 Dec 2025

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Netflix has released a documentary profiling what it is like to be the child of an infamous serial killer, the daughter of the BTK killer. We often he...

In conversation with Richard Corrigan

06 Dec 2025

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Chef Richard Corrigan joins Anton to talk about his preparations for Virginia Park Lodge opening its doors on Christmas Day for an intimate experience...

Ask the Expert: Finance

06 Dec 2025

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For this week's Ask The Expert, Anton is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

Netflix set to buy Warner Bros film & streaming businesses for $72b

06 Dec 2025

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Netflix has moved to buy Warner Bros’ film and streaming businesses in a takeover valued at around $72 billion. If it goes ahead, it would place som...

Charlie McGettigan on the Eurovision Boycott

06 Dec 2025

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Singer and former Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan, joins Anton to discuss the significance of the Eurovision boycott.

What's Going On with Kevin Doyle & Joan Burton

06 Dec 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Former Tánaiste and Labour Minister, Joan Burton & Kevin Doyle, Group He...

The Late Late Toy Show in Review

06 Dec 2025

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Like every year, it had tears of joy and tears of sadness. Stars were made, and Patrick Kielty had so, so, many costume changes. Joining Anton to chat...

In conversation with Jarlath Regan

30 Nov 2025

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Anton is joined by the one and only, Jarlath Regan, to talk about his new book 'The Gobshite Guidebook: A Survival Manual', touring, and more.

Andy Webb author of 'Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana'

30 Nov 2025

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Last week marked 30 years since Princess Diana sat down with Martin Bashir for a 54-minute Panorama interview that shocked the world due to the revela...

What do the figures tell us about the issue of violence against women in Ireland?

30 Nov 2025

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Tuesday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, yet this week alone, headlines have carried news of multiple attac...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 30th

30 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Feargal O’Rourke, Businessman, IDA Chair, and member of the government Taskf...

Is the proposal to rename Herzog Park a reflection of antisemitism in Ireland?

30 Nov 2025

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Writing in the Sunday Independent this morning, Irish journalist based in Tel Aviv, Paul Kearns, outlined that discussions of antisemitism in Ireland ...

Calls for a 'culture card' to boost the hospitality and music industries

29 Nov 2025

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Many political ideas are percolating ahead of the festive season on ways to boost hospitality and the cultural sector. One such idea is from Deputy Pe...

Will we become climate refugees?

29 Nov 2025

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Refugees entering Ireland is a widely spoken about topic, but could the climate crisis push us to become refugees ourselves? John Gibbons, journalist ...

Are we headed for another recession?

29 Nov 2025

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The Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the Irish government is 'budgeting like there's no tomorrow.' Should their warning be heeded, and could we...

What's Going On with Brenda Power and Roderic O'Gorman

29 Nov 2025

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Brenda Power, Columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail and Green Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman join Emmet Oliver to discuss the main s...

Ask the Expert: Brian Burke, Garden Expert

29 Nov 2025

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Brian Burke, RTE Supergarden judge and Woodies DIY and garden expert joins Emmet Oliver for this week's Ask the Expert slot!

In Conversation with Amy Huberman

29 Nov 2025

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It's time for a little stardust this week as we are in conversation with Amy Huberman!

Christmas shopping trends this year

29 Nov 2025

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CEO Advisor and Business Strategy Expert Miriam Simon joins Emmet Oliver to discuss this year's shopping trends for the festive season!

Should restaurants modify their menus to cater to those on weight-loss drugs?

23 Nov 2025

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​Wade Murphy of the 1826 Adare Michelin guide restaurant in Adare joined Anton to discuss the trend of restaurateurs modifying their menus to cater ...

Concerning shortfalls in BreastCheck screenings

23 Nov 2025

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Breast cancer remains the single most common cancer among women in Ireland, with early detection crucial in increasing the chances of successful treat...

Will the new rental bill push rents higher and increase evictions?

23 Nov 2025

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The Government’s new rental bill could push rents even higher and increase evictions - that’s the warning from Sinn Féin’s housing spokesman Eo...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 23rd

23 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Shane Coleman, Newstalk Breakfast Presenter; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD ...

Keith Barry on his upcoming tour 'Unhinged – 25 Years Inside Your Minds’

22 Nov 2025

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Keith Barry joins Anton to chat about his life and career, as well as his brand-new tour: 'Unhinged – 25 Years Inside Your Minds’.

Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh

22 Nov 2025

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

Vladimir Putin backs US plan for ending the Ukraine war but can Zelenskyy accept it?

22 Nov 2025

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Vladimir Putin has backed the US plan for ending the Ukraine war, saying that it may "form the basis of a final peace settlement" in Ukraine. Anton is...

Tackling fraud with Bank of Ireland: What to be aware of

22 Nov 2025

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It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform people on how to protect their online...

Prague flight ticket prices: Are airlines right?

22 Nov 2025

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With Ireland heading to Prague for their World Cup playoff semi-final, some fans say there’s only one thing rising faster than expectations - flight...

What's Going on with Jack Horgan-Jones & Michelle Murphy

22 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland &...

"There is a deep sense of shock and solidarity here"

22 Nov 2025

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The funeral masses of Chloe McGee and Shay Duffy, who died while travelling in a car that collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser on the Ardee road just a...

In conversation with Paul Brady

16 Nov 2025

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Singer-songwriter Paul Brady joins Anton in conversation to chat about some of his favourite albums, the rumour that he was at one point linked to Dir...

How do we address the issue of prison overcrowding?

16 Nov 2025

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Over recent months, we have heard about the overcrowding crisis in prisons around the country, with the Inspector of Prisons recently saying that pris...

The growing issue of brain injuries linked to e-scooter use among children

16 Nov 2025

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This year, e-scooter-related brain injuries made up more than 25% of paediatric neurosurgical admissions at Temple Street, with almost half of those c...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 16th

16 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Kevin Cunningham, MD and Founder of Ireland Thinks; Paul Murphy, Irish People B...

Hungary v Ireland: Can Ireland progess?

16 Nov 2025

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Ireland’s World Cup dream remains alive as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side defeated Portugal on Thursday night, but the road to qualification remains les...

Suzy Byrne on ‘PS Gay: More Letters and Memories from the Gay Byrne Show'

15 Nov 2025

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Anton is joined by Suzy Byrne, the daughter of one of the country’s most legendary broadcasters, Gay Byrne, to chat about her new book ‘PS More Le...

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

15 Nov 2025

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

Trump, Starmer, and the BBC: What's going on & what happens next?

15 Nov 2025

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Though the BBC did issue an apology, Donald Trump has said that he will sue the BBC over how one of his speeches was edited by Panorama. Joining Anton...

Should pornography containing strangulation be banned?

15 Nov 2025

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The UK government has announced plans to make the depiction of strangulation or ‘choking’ illegal in pornography. Announcing the plan, Technology ...

Colm Williamson: The man behind Waterford Whispers News

15 Nov 2025

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Sometimes described as the place Irish people go to get the news they wish didn’t sound so plausible, Waterford Whispers has become an Irish cultura...

What’s Going On with John Lee & Valerie Cox

15 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland &Valerie Cox, ...

Dublin finally has a Catholic Cathedral but why has it taken so long?

15 Nov 2025

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Pope Leo XVI has elevated St Mary's Pro Cathedral to the status of a full Catholic Cathedral within the Archdiocese of Dublin. The move was approved b...

Orange alert & flood warnings still in place: What’s the latest?

15 Nov 2025

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It was a rough night across the south and east of the country, as heavy winds and rain caused significant flooding and hazardous travel conditions. To...

John Lloyd on ‘The Meaning of Liff’ 42nd Anniversary

09 Nov 2025

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From the brains of Douglas Adams and John Lloyd, the 42nd anniversary edition of The Meaning of Liff has just been released. John Lloyd, who is also ...

The emotional and real-life impacts of pregnancy loss under 23 weeks

09 Nov 2025

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Pregnancy loss under 23 weeks is rarely spoken about, and in Ireland, it’s not even officially recognised. But that silence can deepen the pain for ...

US government shutdown & Democrat clean sweep

09 Nov 2025

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Dramatic political shifts are underway in US political circles. In New York City, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has just secured a historic mayoral victo...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 9th

09 Nov 2025

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Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Marketing Insights Director for BAM Ireland; Philip Ryan, Hea...

Lonely Planet’s Tony Wheeler on travelling Algeria, Nepal, and more

08 Nov 2025

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Six months ago, Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, joined Anton to talk about all things Lonely Planet just prior to him jetting off around th...

Ask the Expert: Pete the Vet

08 Nov 2025

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Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, joins Anton to answer listener questions on pet health and behaviour.

COP30: What are the red-line issues being discussed?

08 Nov 2025

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Tens of thousands of people are beginning to arrive in Northern Brazil ahead of the first day of COP 30 on Monday. It follows a two-day UN climate ass...

Families are spending €2,100 more per year on groceries than 3 years ago

08 Nov 2025

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Irish families are now spending more than €2,100 extra a year on groceries compared to 2022. Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Iris...