Newstalk Weekend

Cecil Johnston, Tallaght AC coach and Olympian & former European Champion, David Gillick join Anton to reflect on Ireland’s recent European Athletics Championships success.

Anton chats with actor and comedian Risteárd Cooper about the juxtaposition of his career, and his latest role at The Gate Theatre.

Independent MEP candidate Shayk Dr Umar Al-Qadri and Fine Gael MEP candidate John Mullins discuss the realities of running for election ahead of polling day.

Anton sits down with journalists Valerie Cox and Niamh O’Reilly along with barrister Peter Leonard to discuss the crucial stories in the Sunday papers. Newstalk's tech correspondent Jess Kelly also stops by ahead of her participation in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon.

Irish-Palestinian artist Róisín El Cherif chats to Anton about her upcoming performance at the Night and Day Festival in Roscommon.

We spoke to travel editor Eoghan Corry about the implications for Red Bull after they sent three skydivers in between the Poolbeg Towers at wind speeds of 253 km/h. 

Chef Neven Maguire chats about his role at Bloom in the Phoenix Park alongside all things savoury.

Anton sits down with GP Dr Eleanor Galvin to answer your most pressing health related questions.

Anton talks to broadcaster Ivan Yates and Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland Kevin Doyle about what to expect from the upcoming election.

Pam Gaffney of Children's Health Foundation joins Anton to chat about the charity's quirky online fundraiser.

Brenda Power of the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail along with Paul Hayes of Beachhut PR join Anton to discuss the latest headlines in the Saturday papers.

Television presenter Dáithí Ó Sé joins Anton to talk about his upbringing, school and teaching and of course, the Rose of Tralee.

Anton chats with journalist and broadcaster, Andrew Pierce about his new book 'Finding Margaret: Solving the mystery of my birth mother', a moving story about his journey tracking down his biological mother.

Former Minister for Justice Alan Shatter joins Anton to discuss President Michael D. Higgins calling out the Israeli ambassador, Dana Erlich as 'irresponsible' for her claims about the level of antisemitism in Ireland.

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers are former Fine Gael TD, Noel Rock, news reporter for the Press Association Grainne Ni Aodha and Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD.

This morning Anton was broadcasting from Greystones ahead of their Street Feast. To understand the background of Street Feast and the important work it enables he was joined by:Sam Bishop - CEO, Neighbourhoodnetwork/ Founder of Street Feast Aubrey McCarthy - Chairman, TiglinSinead Smith - Organiser for a local Street Feast.

Broadcasting from Greystones Anton was joined by 'The Happy Pear' brothers Stephen and David Flynn.

Joining Anton this morning from Greystones was Minister Stephen Donnelly.

Here to answer all your pet-related questions is Pete the Vet.

Broadcasting from Greystones ahead of their Street Feast events Anton was joined by:Laura Cuddihy- Member of Sustainable Greystones / Community volunteer Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel magazine

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Andrea Hayes Author and broadcaster, and Carl O’Brien Education Editor of The Irish Times  

Operation Transformation Executive Producer Philip Kampff joined the show to react to the axing of the programme.

This morning Anton was joined by former Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan to talk about the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers are Saoirse McHugh, Independent candidate for the Midlands-North-West, Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU, John Cunningham, Relationship director, Morgan Mckinley, Chair and country director Lysis group. 

Following his death yesterday, Anton was joined by Matt Cooper to catalog the life and times, of the late Tony O’Reilly.

Running from today until the 19th of May, the Ballymaloe Festival of Food is a new three-day food festival that celebrates 60 years of Ballymaloe. Rory O'Connell, co-founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to answer your diet and nutrition-based questions is dietitian and founder of eatwell, Sarah Keogh.

Continuing our coverage in the run-up to the European & Local Elections, Anton is joined by:· Rory Hearne, Social Democrats candidate for the Midlands-North West Constituency in the European Elections· Kevin O’Meara, Independent local candidate for Carrick-On-Suir Municipal District· Regina Doherty, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin in the European Elections

Bruce Springsteen is back in town and with his arrival comes the fawning and fluttering that only the Irish do when we adopt an international superstar as one of our own. But why do we do this and why is Bruce such a massive draw here in Ireland? Freelance arts journalist, Pat Carty & journalist, Lise Hand join Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is broadcaster and writer, Barbara Scully & Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail.

Yesterday, RTÉ announced that 'Operation Transformation' will not be renewed for an 18th season. In recent months the show had been criticised for contributing to stigma towards those living with overweight and obesity. Dr Margaret Steele, a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Public Health in UCC, who is a signatory on a letter to Director General Kevin Bakhurst regarding the issue joins Anton to discuss.

We’re now two weeks into Donald Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ trial taking place in Manhattan’s criminal courthouse. The trial has featured several hours of contentious testimony from Stormy Daniels, X-rated revelations about the former President and even a violation of a gag order.  But with this just one of several cases Mr. Trump is facing, how dangerous are these cases to the former president’s hopes of being re-elected? And what is the current mood amongst the Trump faithful? Joining Anton to discuss is Paul Brandus, White House Bureau Chief for West Wing Reports.

You’ve probably seen the signs across every lamppost - yes, local elections are back in full swing… but what are they all about? And, what does a local councillor actually do? Joining Anton on the show now are three first-time candidates from across the country to discuss. They are - Adam O’Ceallaigh, Green Party candidate for Ballinamore, Leitrim, Ali Morris, Soc Dem candidate for Mullingar in Westmeath and Lynda Prendergast, Fianna Fáil candidate for Tallaght South.

Ian Dempsey has been running his breakfast radio show for over 25 years, making the jump from presenting at RTÉ. Safe to say, it’s gone well for him. The voice of mornings at TodayFM joins Anton to discuss his life and career.

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers are Political Commentator Ursula Ní Shabhaois, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group, John Lee and Senator Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Justice.

Newstalk’s own Henry McKean joined Anton from Malmö to discuss Ireland’s sixth place result, the controversy surrounding the Eurovision final and the reaction he received from Bambie Thug.

He’s the 80s music star that brought you hits such as:• I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me• Dancing Girls• Wouldn’t It Be GoodNow Nik Kershaw is inviting fans to rewind the clock as he preforms at ‘Rewind Festival’ in Dublin’s St Anne’s Park on Sunday 2nd June.Nik joined Anton to chat about his storied life in music.

Joining Anton to answer all of your legal questions was  Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee.

Earlier this week a cluster of tents along Dublin’s Grand Canal were moved with Taoiseach Simon Harris saying the days of people living in these encampments were over, however within hours the tents were reappearing throughout the city. So what can be done to deal with the ever growing immigration issue? Is it time to consider more drastic solutions such as checkpoints at the border with Northern Ireland?Joining Anton to discuss was is Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman 

Joining Anton from Malmö ahead of tonight's Eurovision song contest was Newstalk's own Henry McKean.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan, Woodview HRM - HR and Dispute Resolution expert and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain editor of The Irish Times

With high temperatures and scenes of Northern Lights it's been a hectic few days of weather, to discuss Anton was joined by Cathal Nolan, founder of Irelands weather Channel 

Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, broadcaster, and comedian. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast No Such Thing as a Fish and spent fourteen years writing for BBC2’s QI. His latest book ’A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering’ was released last month. He joins Anton to discuss his career and more.

Joining Anton 'In conversation' is Coronas frontman, Danny O'Reilly. Together they discuss the band's new single 'Speak Up', the first song from their 8th studio album, how it felt to perform with Paul McCartney, and more.

Across the United States students have been rallying at universities in protest against the ongoing war in Gaza with demonstrations also taking place in Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere in Europe. Joining Anton to discuss the issues is László Molnárfi, President of Trinity College Students' Union & Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political columnist with the Journal.ie.

Joining Anton to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent; Valerie Cox, journalist & author; and Gerard Howlin, public affairs consultant & Irish Times columnist.

Nature fans on the prowl for a good documentary can rejoice. Derek Mooney’s ‘Back from the Brink’ series is returning in June- viewers can expect  killer whales and wild goats to grace their screens. Derek joined Bobby to chat about his new RTE series and bird lovers' hype for International Dawn Chorus Day, which falls tomorrow. 

For this weeks Ask the Expert Anton was joined by Gardening expert and Super Garden judge Brian Burke

This week saw the Irish and UK Governments at odds over asylum seekers.Joining Anton to breakdown the situation was:  Daniel Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Malaysia Adam Bolton, veteran Sky News broadcaster and Journalist 

When a former rugby player and model couple had to adapt to the challenges pandemic restrictions had on their pilates business, they catered to their customers' needs and went online.  Now back in the reformer studio, Gordon D’Arcy and Aoife Cogan are catering to customers' needs again, but this time – starting with socks.  The pair stepped up to the plate when they noticed the necessity of non-slip socks in the studio and are launching their own brand of grip soled socks.  Joining Anton this morning was Gordon D’Arcy and Aoife Cogan.