Newstalk Weekend
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Rape survivors on giving up anonymity
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Clare this morning to discuss the process of giving up anonymity as a rape survivor was Paula Doyle and Ciara Mangan. Rachel Morrogh, Chief ...
Ask the Expert: GP
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning's ask the expert was Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Mary Coughlan on the importance of Nollaig na mBan
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Clare this morning ahead of Nollaig na mBan was musician Mary Coughlan.
What's going on with Jack Horgan Jones and Grainne Ni Aodha
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Clare to recap the weekend papers is Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Grainne Ni Aodha, news reporter.
Weather update with Alan O'Reilly
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Clare with the latest weather updates was Alan O’Reilly, Carlow Weather.
The Year in Music and the Dublin Gospel Choir !
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brat Summer, the Oasis reunion and Taylor Swift at the Aviva 2024 was a huge year for music. It was also a great year for Irish Artists like Fontaines...
Biggest film hits of 2024
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Paul Mescal as Gladiator to big blockbusters like Dune Part Two. 2024 was a big year for films, especially for the Irish in the industry. Joining...
Sporting Moments of 2024
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
: 2024 was a stunning year for sport. Team Ireland picked up 7 medals in the Olympic Games in Paris including 4 golds. There was also the Euros and Cl...
2024 in Review
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we wind down 2024 Emmet Oliver in for Anton was joined by panellists to discuss the biggest stories of the year. To the general election, referendu...
In Conversation with Mark Fennell
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's edition of in conversation, Emmet Oliver chatted to Mark Fennell Author and life coach to discuss how we have a prosperous and wholeso...
Ask the Expert: Dietician Sarah Keogh
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year is around the corner many will be making resolutions with some likely wishing they could shift some pounds in the new year. But are re...
Did Christmas Deliver for Retail and Hospitality
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From restaurants serving festive feasts to retail stores managing the rush of last-minute shoppers, the Christmas season is a critical time for ...
What’s Going On ?
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Emmet in for Anton to reflect on the news have a look through the papers of the day and discuss ‘What is going on’ was Hugh O’Connell, P...
20 years of Conor’s Pope price watch
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Price watch has been the guiding light to consumers on where and how to spend their money for many years. Earlier this year, we hit a milestone, as th...
In Conversation with Emmet Kirwan
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe sits down with actor and playwright, Emmet Kirwan ahead of the run of his new show Accents.Accents is showing at The Ambassador Theatre, in...
The Tips for Christmas Dinner
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe is joined by award winning Chef, TV Host, author and now podcaster, Mark Moriarty, to get the best tips and tricks for that Christmas ...
The Year in Irish Politics
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe is joined by Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, and Ivan Yates, broadcaster ...
The Sunday Papers
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe sits down with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal; political commentator, Ursula Savage; a...
In Conversation with Don Conroy
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sits down with Don Conroy, one of Ireland’s favourite artists, presenters and all-round legend.Don’s new book, Drawn to Nature, is just out an...
Ask The Expert: Finance
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial is our expert this week.If you have any finance related queries, Robert is your guy.Hit ‘List...
Dublin Airport Cap
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority, Kenny Jacobs, sits down with Tom Dunne to speak on the Dublin Airport Cap.This comes on the back of the DAA seeki...
The Historic Pubs of Dublin
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Casey, one of Ireland’s best content creators on Irish history, sits down with Tom Dunne to discuss 12 of Dublin’s most historic pubs.From Th...
What’s Going On?
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter at The Business Post, and Adrienne Sweeney, Director of Powerscourt Springs Health Farm, sit down with Tom Dun...
Driving Home for Christmas
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and external affairs with the RSA, sits down with Tom Dunne to discuss safety on the roads this Christmas.W...
Yellow Weather Warning
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Nolan, Climate Scientist and Founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel joins Tom Dunne to discuss more weather trouble in the country.A yellow wea...
In conversation with Candace Bushnell
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton ahead of her show in Dublin next year was Candace Bushnell.
Great Things About Ireland When You Live Abroad
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to sing the praises of Ireland was Mary McCarthy, columnist for Mediahuis Ireland.
Latest on Government Formation Talks
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton with the latest on the government formation talks was James Browne, Minister of State for International Law, Law Reform and Youth Justic...
The Sunday Papers
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to recap the Sunday papers was: Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent...
Trump appoints new US ambassador to Ireland
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton with the details from Trump's appointment of new US ambassador to Ireland was Sean Defoe, Group Political Correspondent at Bauer Media.
What's Going on with Gerald Howlin and Siona Cahill
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Gerald Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist, and Siona Cahill, Accountant Director with DHR Communications a...
In Conversation with Donal Ryan
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton sits down with Donal Ryan, one of Ireland’s foremost writers. After picking up the Eason’s Novel of the Year prize at the An Post Irish Book...
Can Kids Digitally Detox?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, and Conor Murphy, an English teacher in Skibbereen sit down with Anton as a new programme on Channel 4 follows a gr...
DCC Christmas Welfare Stations
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ray O’Donoghue, Nighttime Economy advisor for Dublin city sits down with Anton as a ‘welfare area’ is being set up in Dublin city centre. It wil...
Retailer Festive Frenziness
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Sheahan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of 'Home of the Year', & Bewley's Managing Director, Cole Campbell joins Anton as thi...
In Conversation with Dave Fanning
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton sits down with one of Irish music's biggest advocates, Dave Fanning.Fanning At Whelan’s returned to TV screens this weekend, so Dave chats abo...
Paul Noonan
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton sits down with Paul Noonan, the frontman for Bell X1.Paul's career spans over 30 years so this is a chat not be missed.Paul's a new single My Bo...
Paul Mescal on SNL
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jim Elliott sits down with Anton in the wake of Paul Mescal's appearance on SNL.Saturday Night Live has been one of the world's biggest driv...
Deputy Paul McAuliffe
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Social Protection, Local Government and Electoral Reform, Deputy Paul McAuliffe sits down with Anton to get through what'...
The Sunday Papers
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton sits down with broadcaster, Eileen Dunne; Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times; and John Cunningham, Relationship Direct...
The Apparent Fall of The Assad Regime
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at The UCD Clinton Institute, speaks with Anton on all the latest in Syria.The Syrian President Basha...
Gary O'Hanlon
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary O'Hanlon is the Executive Chef at The K Club and joins Anton to discuss, of all things, how to prep the perfect Christmas dinner.If you're lookin...
Pete The Vet
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete The Vet is with Anton this morning to answer all your pet-related questions.Pete is the go-to voice when it comes to your pet worries, so this is...
How Does The Government Formation Process Work?
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We follow the fallout from last week's election as government parties look to others to make a deal.Nick Miller, public affairs strategist, and former...
Political Turmoil in France
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Times contributor, Lara Marlowe, joins Anton to discuss the political turmoil emerging in France this past week.Emmanuel Macron is currently fac...
Storm Darragh
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Darragh tore through the country overnight. Anton is joined by Alan O'Reilly, from Carlow Weather and Keith Leonard, National Director at the Na...
2025 Cars preview
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor and columnist, joins Anton to look ahead to 2025 hottest cars.It's a big year for car releases a...
What's Going On?
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Brenda Power, columnist with The Sunday Times and Irish Daily Mail, and journalist Lise Hand to go through the big stories in Satur...
Everything to know from the Conor McGregor case
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney, to discuss the civil sexual assault case between Nikita Hand and Conor McGregor.F...
In Conversation With John Boyne
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by one of Ireland's greatest writers, John Boyne.He is the author of 20 plus books, including the massive Boy In The Striped Pyjamas.H...
The Life of a Coroner
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Patrick O'Connor, solicitor and a recently retired coroner for the Mayo district.Patrick is a multi-generational coroner and speaks...
One Week From The General Election
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Bauer Media political correspondent and Noel Dempsey, Former Fianna Fáil Minister as we look ahead to the General Elec...
The Sunday Papers
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Louisa Meehan of WoodviewHRM, Ireland and Britain Editor with the Irish Times, Mark Hennessy, and Paul Gallagher, Non-executive dir...
Minister Patrick O'Donovan on Latest Polls
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, joins Anton to discuss the latest Ireland Thinks poll....
Dublin riots: one year on
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to look back on the Dublin riots one year on is Richard Guiney, CEO Dublin Town and Conor Lally, security and Crime Editor of The Irish ...
Ask The Expert: Nutrition
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton for this week's instalment of Ask the Expert is Sarah Keogh, Dietician, Founder of Eatwell.
Fraud week with Bank of Ireland
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Fraud week across Newstalk with Bank of Ireland, to explain Anton was joined by Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland.
Election Trail: One week to go
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One week ahead of the general election Anton was joined by Joan Burton, Former Labour Minister and John Downing, Irish Independent and former deputy G...
What's Going On with Jack Horgan Jones
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Storm Bert: red weather warnings in place
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Storm Bert grips the country Anton was joined with the latest by Deirdre Lowe, Met Eireann and Jamie O’Hara, Newstalk’s Southern Correspondent
In conversation with Neil Delamere & Pat Shortt
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by comedian, Neil Delamere, to talk about all things comedy, his experience on Countdown, and together with Pat Shortt reflects on the...
What might Donald Trump's cabinet picks spell for his presidency?
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just over a week after Donald Trump won a second-term in the White House, the makeup of his administration is beginning to take shape including the bo...
Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit Leader & TD for Dún Laoghaire
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Richard Boyd Barrett, Leader of People Before Profit & TD for Dún Laoghaire.Together they discuss where the left sits in the o...
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel November 17th
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main stores from the Sunday papers is Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent; Joan Mu...
Nicola Tallant - Gerry Hutch feels he is 'the people's choice'
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the Crime World Podcast joins Anton to disuss what she learned from her in-dep...
Brinsley McNamara’s 'Weird Ireland'
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brinsley McNamara is a writer, video maker, and adventurer. He is the creator of the 'Weird Ireland' social media channel which has taken TikTok and I...
General Election 2024: Week One in Review
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main issues that have dominated the general election campaign trail and to look ahead to what week two may hold is Fra...
Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge, and Woodie's DIY and Garden Expert.
In Review: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sports Writer with the Irish Examiner joins Anton to review the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano bout which took place last nig...
Why are people leaving ‘X’?
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Guardian chose to leave Elon Musk’s 'X' social media platform stating that "X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk...
What's Going On with Craig Hughes & Gráinne Ní Aodha
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the Saturday papers is Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail & Gráinne Ní Aodh...
Cold weather on the way: What can we expect?
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Met Éireann has said we should expect "significantly colder conditions" from Monday as it issued a countrywide weather advisory in recent hours. Clim...
In Conversation with Dylan McGrath
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton this week in conversation was Dylan McGrath.
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel November 10th
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main stores from the Sunday papers is Noirin O'Sullivan, former Garda Commissioner, John Lee, Executive Editor of the ...
"It seems Micháel is becoming quite complacent" - Holly Cairns on campaigning, coalitions and Michael Martin
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s now less than three weeks from polling day, parties are busy putting up posters and knocking on doors. Joining Anton from Cork where she ...
'They f*ck you up' - Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan on their new podcast
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton this morning to talk about their new podcast 'They f*ck you up' was Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan.
In Conversation with Nick Harkaway
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton in conversation was Nick Harkaway, Author of ‘Karla's Choice’.
Ask The Expert: Legal Advice
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the weekly Ask The Expert slot!This week Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and Chair of the Law Society PR Committee...
General Election 2024: The Next Three Weeks
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the general election set for November 29th Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University ...
The Fall of the Berlin Wall 35 Years On
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall journalist John Downing spoke to Anton about his experience watching the wall fall.
What's going on with Lise Hand and Brenda Power
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Lise Hand, Journalist and Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times ...
First full day of election campaigning with Sean Defoe
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the first full day of election campaigning, Anton was joined by Sean Defoe, Bauer Media political correspondent to preview.
Colm Meaney & Paul Reiser on their new film 'The Problem With People'
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When two distant cousins who have never met - one in New York, the other in Ireland - finally come together to put an end to a generations-long family...
In conversation with Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson & Eileen Walsh
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small Things Like These received its premiere at The 74th Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year to rave reviews. Joining Anton to discu...
Mark Moriarty on his new podcast 'Roasted with Mark Moriarty'
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Moriarty is an award-winning chef, TV host, author, and has now launched his own podcast, Roasted with Mark Moriarty. He joins Anton in studio to...
US Presidential election 2024: Two days to go
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Americans go to the polls in two days in what feels like yet another inflection point in US history. Joining Anton to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professo...
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel November 3rd
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main stores from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Relationship director with Morgan Mckinley; Valerie Cox, Journa...
On the Road Again with Tom Dunne & Fiachna Ó Braonáin
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fiachna Ó Braonáin from Hothouse Flowers and our own Tom Dunne of Something Happens have teamed up with Alan Connor from the Late Late Show and are ...
Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Exploring Ireland's biodiversity with Éanna Ní Lamhna
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In her latest book, much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats, exploring the immense biodiversit...
What's Going on with Aisling O’Rourke & Eoin Ó Broin
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid West and Spokesperson for Housing...
"There is not a bucket, spade or a sweeping brush to be had"
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot Hurley, founder & president of the Valencia Irish Cultural Association (VICA) joins Anton to give him the latest on the situation in Valenc...
The future of AI and its impact on our everyday lives
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton to discuss what more we need to do to drive integration of AI tools into our everyday lives safely and just what the future holds as we ...
In Conversation With Simon Delaney
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Delaney sits down with Anton ahead of the release of his new book 'Watching Over You.'Simon was a regular fixture on stage and screen for years ...
The Celtic Tenors
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton sits down with Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson — better known as The Celtic Tenors.The guys are touring through Ireland in No...
David McRedmond
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post and chair of the recently assembled Dublin City Task Force.David has overseen some of An Post's mos...
Sunday Papers
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by Limerick Mayor, John Moran; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis; and political commentator, Ursula Savage for a look t the...
Dublin Marathon
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined by NewsTalk's own Tom Douglas who is reporting live from the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.The Marathon attracts thousands of colourful c...
In conversation with Jenny Kelly & Mairéad Ronan
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anton is joined 'In conversation' with broadcasters Jenny Kelly and Mairéad Ronan whose new book it titled 'What We Know Now!'
Ask the Expert: Pete the Builder
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Peter Finn aka Pete the Builder.