Newstalk Weekend

Ahead of Big Brother returning to our screens next week, Anton spoke to Big Brother narrator, Marcus Bentley.

In this week's episode of Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Alan McCarthy, Head of Distribution at Standard Life to answer your questions about retirement.

The budget is ten days away and the government seems to be shying away from promising big giveaways. Joining Anton to look ahead to October 10th is Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Workers' Rights, Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, and TD for Dublin Fingal & Senator, Barry Ward, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Justice.

Each and every Saturday morning, hundreds, if not thousands, of people find themselves standing on the side of a pitch coaching a youth or amateur team of some description.So many people take part in coaching amateur sports in fact that RTÉ has made a new show about it.It’s called Secrets from the Sidelines, which seeks to bring viewers behind the scenes of amateur Irish sport through the eyes of a handful of coaches. One of those featured in it is Olympian Kenneth Egan - he joins Anton to discuss this as well as the challenges he faced following his retirement from boxing.Secrets from the Sidelines airs Monday October 9th at 9.35pm on RTE One.

Last night U2 hit the stage in Las Vegas with audiences buzzing after the first of their gigs in the Sphere. One man who has known U2 since their first demo is Barry Devlin from Horslips - he joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories in the Saturday papers is Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent & campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth.

NASA's Space Apps Challenge 2023 is taking place next week. It’s a two-day hackathon that will see candidates from across the country and the world, design, code, and build innovative app solutions to challenges we face on Earth and in space as part of World Space Week. Engineer and space scientist Dr. Niamh Shaw is an Ambassador and Jury Member for the challenge, and she joins Anton to discuss.

A teenage boy has been arrested after a woman died in a ‘violent incident’ at a residential property outside of Tullamore, Co Offaly, yesterday afternoon.Anton speaks to Newstalk reporter, Ellen Butler to get the latest.

Pat Shortt joins Anton for a chat and a drive through the heart of the Liberties in Dublin City, the place where Pat's career really kicked off and became the instantly recognisable personality that he is today.With thanks to NiftiBusiness, one of Ireland’s most experienced and innovative fleet management providers.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, psychology and early childhood education lecturer.

It's shaping up to be the clash of the Rugby World Cup as Ireland faces down the might of South Africa in this pivotal Pool B crunch match.Joining Anton to preview the game is Newstalk Reporter, Henry McKean & former Leinster and Ireland international, Gordon D'Arcy.

‘The International Festival of Time’ takes place this weekend in Waterford. The lineup for the 2023 event includes master watchmakers, newcomers, and a stellar showcase of horological talent - joining Anton to discuss is one such renowned figure in the world of watchmaking, Guinness World Record watchmaking expert, Andreas Strehler.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories in the Saturday papers is John Lee, Executive Editor at DMG Media Ireland & Newstalk Reporter, Aoife Kearns.

Later tonight Ireland will take on South Africa in a hotly anticipated Pool B clash. The boys in green are yet to be challenged but will that be the case tonight?  Joining Anton is former Ireland rugby international, Tommy Bowe. 

Anton is joined by Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe. Together they discuss the address made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the United Nations in New York, where he warned against the risk of a nuclear arms race; as well as the final demands being made by ministers as budget 2024 makes its way to being finalised.

Neighbours is returning to our screens on Monday! You’ll recognise one of the new faces in Erinsborough though, Mischa Barton - who made her name on the OC - is starring in the relaunch of the series as Reece Sinclair; she joins Anton alongside the show’s iconic baddie Paul Robinson aka Stefan Dennis.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask The Expert is Pete the Vet.

Joining Anton to discuss this week's Green Party think-in, the latest political opinion polls, and the challenges of selling green policies to the public in general, is the leader of the Green Party and Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications, and Transport, Eamon Ryan.

Have you seen any eight-legged creatures making their way across your living room floor in recent days? Spider sightings increase this time of year due to the fact that males are on the move looking to find a mate before they die in the winter. But are they anything to be fearful of? Wildlife expert and author of ‘Wonders of the Wild’ Éanna Ní Lamhna joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories in the Saturday papers is Richie Oakley, former Business Post editor and now with PR firm Murray Group & Stefanie Preissner, author and broadcaster.

Last night saw Patrick Kielty take the reins as the new host of RTÉ’s The Late Late Show. So how did he get on? Joining Anton to review his first episode and the return of the programme is comedian, Jim Elliott and broadcaster, Barbara Scully.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers has said that a ‘significant’ number of providers will close their doors and go on a three-day strike later this month. A representative body for providers has said that the rising number of childcare providers closing their doors could lead to the State being unable to cater for the number of children requiring childcare, To discuss, Anton is joined by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland, Roderic O'Gorman.

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

It may not have been a vintage summer, but it certainly was one for the DAA. Between parking chaos, land bids, runway noise, and over 3.4 million passengers traveling through Dublin Airport in August alone, Kenny Jacobs CEO of the DAA, has had a busy run of it.He joins Anton to discuss the summer just gone and the future of Dublin Airport.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has struck central Morocco, killing at least 632 people. The epicentre was high in the Atlas Mountains, 71km south-west of Marrakesh, causing untold damage and injuring at least 329 others.Joining Anton with the latest is London-based journalist, Vincent McAviney.

The day is here. Ireland’s rugby cup adventure kicks off this afternoon in Bordeaux when they take on Romania. Keith Wood joins Anton to preview the game.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories in the Saturday papers is Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis & Brenda Power, Columnist at the Sunday Times & Irish Daily Mail.

France and New Zealand went toe to toe yesterday evening in the first match in what promises to be one of the most hotly contested Rugby World Cups ever.Ireland too, is shaping up to be one of the top contenders and indeed, one of France's biggest threats, but the current rivalry belies a history of cooperation and friendship – one that looks set to continue.To discuss, Anton is joined by Vincent Guérend, French Ambassador to Ireland.

Newstalks own Henry McKean talks to attendees about celebrating the Women's Irish Open

Anton talks to Brian Burke, Woodies DIY and garden expert and RTÉ SuperGarden judge about how to keep your lawn in top shape.

Anton talks to Michael Cole, journalist and former director of public affairs for Harrod's, about Mohamed Al-Fayed's death.

Anton chats to Conor Pope, consumers affairs correspondent for the Irish Times about recent VAT and interest hikes.

Anton chats to Lyra about her upcoming performance at Electric Picnic and talks to Newstalks own reporter Laura Donnelly about Niall Horan's false start to his set on Friday night.

Anton goes through the top stories in Saturdays newspapers with Páraic McMahon from the Clare Echo, Dan Danaher from the Clare Champion and Barbara Scully, author and broadcaster.

Anton talks to Johnny Mac Cann, host of the Bogey Men podcast about the 2023 KPMG Women's Irish Open, the course at Dromoland Castle and Leona Maguire.

Anton talks to Mark Nolan about Dromoland Castle, its famous visitors and life at the historic venue.

Anton was joined by Charley Boorman to discuss his life riding motorbikes including his adventures on the new electric bikes.

Joining Anton was Dr Eleanor Galvin, our resident GP to answer all your pressing medical questions.

As over 40,000 Americans arrive in Dublin for Notre Dame vs Navy we take a look at the various angles of the game. Anton was joined by Aebhric McGibney, Director of Public and International Affairs at Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland Interim CEO, Donal Moriarty, Aer Lingus Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Off The Ball’s Ger Gilroy to preview.

Joining Anton to explain the origins to Stockholm Syndrome was Prof Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital.

Joining Anton to run through the top stories of Saturday's papers is Stefanie Preissner, writer and broadcaster & Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor at the Irish Independent.

Paul Howard joined Anton to chat about his latest book in the Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series ‘Camino Royale’.

Andy McNab's writing career began 30 years ago when 'Bravo Two Zero' hit the shelves. He was at the centre of covert operations for nine years and on five continents as a member of the SAS, and was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he left. His latest book, ‘The Rescue’, is based in Afghanistan where he tells the true story of a hostage rescue mission. Andy joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is dietitian, Sarah Keogh.

It is a controversy that has gripped a nation and rolled on for many, many weeks now, but there was still one more sting in the tail for the RTÉ payments scandal. Ryan Tubridy, on the cusp of getting back on the airwaves in early September, has instead been jettisoned from RTÉ entirely – this is on the back of Mr Tubridy issuing one final statement suggesting he still believes the money linked to that special Renault deal did not amount to a salary top-up. So, what to make of all of this? Joining Anton to discuss is broadcaster, Ivan Yates and Alan Dillon, Deputy Chairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee.

Bradley Cooper received much criticism this week for sporting a large fake nose as Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic 'Maestro'. Should he have changed his appearance for the role? Joining Anton to talk about memorable actor transformations is Screentime host, John Fardy.

Joining Anton to run through some of the top stories from the Saturday papers is Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post & Irish Times columnist, Brianna Parkins.

Storm Betty hit Ireland yesterday with Status Orange rain warnings for a number of counties overnight. Joining Anton to discuss the fallout is Linda Hughes, forecaster with Met Éireann.

Luke discusses the power of conversation with Shane O'Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and author of 'Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds'

To coincide with International Youth Day, Luke is asking if Ireland is appealing enough for young people to live. He is joined by Paul Gordon, Director of Policy & Advocacy at the National Youth Council, Ian Power, CEO of Spunout- Ireland's Youth Information & Support Platform, and Ciara Treacy, Newstalk Journalist. Is Ireland an appealing enough place for young people to live? To flesh out this question, Luke is joined by Paul