Newstalk Weekend

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is chef, author & restaurateur, JP McMahon.

Anton spoke to this weeks expert Geraldine Herbert on the subject of Motoring.

Anton spoke to stylist Lorna Claire Weightman about impractical fashion against the backdrop of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.

Anton spoke to Larry Donnelly who is a Law Lecturer at the University of Galway about Cases That Challenged The Legal System.

Anton spoke to Jenny Darmody of the Silicon Republic about Quirky Gadgets.

Anton reviews the news of the day with Gerard Howlin and Ali Ryan.

Anton spoke to Coxswain Sean O Farrell about life as a captain in the south of Ireland

Anton talks to Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon about Data Protection Day and Meta's impending giant fines.

Anton spoke to Fionnán Sheahan on the recent political funding scandals with both Fine Gael and Sinn Fein.

Frank Greaney, Newstalk & Today FM Courts Correspondent joins Anton to discuss the circumstances that ultimately led Enoch Burke to be dismissed from Wilson's Hospital School earlier this week.

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

We Irish may be known for a lot of things, be it great storytellers, welcoming hosts, or perhaps a bunch who are partial to a drink or two. While we may enjoy a glass of wine or two with dinner, we’re not exactly known for our viticulture or wine-making prowess. But that hasn’t stopped Roisin Curley who has ventured out on her own to establish a wine-making business in Burgundy. Roisin joins Anton to tell him about her business and to try a glass or two of Burgundy's finest.

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers is calling for mortgage terms to be increased to up to 40 to 50 years to address the difficulties of securing home ownership. That was on the back of the release of the latest figures from the CSO Residential Property Price Index for November, this week. To discuss the state of the housing crisis as we continue into 2023 is Pat Davitt, Chief Executive of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.

With all the awards success of the 'Banshees of Inisherin' and 'The Quiet Girl', we got thinking about the movies that put Ireland on the map. Joining Anton to chat through some of the films that put Ireland front and centre is Screentime host, John Fardy.

The weather has been dismal here in Ireland lately so if you’re mulling over where to head away for some sunshine then you’re not alone. Travel writer Joan Scales joins Anton with her top tips for where to go and what to do.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories from the morning papers is Philip Ryan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent & Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is Operation Transformation’s Karl Henry.

The Midwest Hospitals Campaign says ‘now is the time’ to end hospital overcrowding ahead of their weekend demonstration taking place this weekend. Clare Coordinator of the Midwest Hospitals Campaign, Noeleen Moran joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin to address all of your medical questions and concerns.

'Dancing with the Stars' is back on our screens on RTÉ and to mark the event, Anton is joined by co-host Jennifer Zamparelli to chat about all that we might expect in the weeks to come.

Tomorrow is 'World Religion Day', a day for those of us who have faith to reflect and celebrate all the positive attributes religion has to offer. But with so much change happening in Ireland over the last number of years, are we still a religious society? What role does religion play now and is it on the wane? To discuss this Anton is joined by: - Simon Lewis, host of the ‘If I Were the Minister for Education Podcast’ and a primary school principal - Redemptorist Roman Catholic Priest, Tony Flannery and author ‘A Question of Conscience’. - Fr John Kenny, Parish priest of Partry and Tourmakeady, in Co Mayo.

Dr. Matthew Sadlier, Chairman of the Consultant Committee of the IMO has said that staff are experiencing what he calls “warzone-like conditions” that are not just the result of temporary Covid, flu, and respiratory illness and that it is likely some patients may have died due to avoidable delays. Dr. Sadlier joins Anton to discuss the issues involved.

On the 10th of January 2016, the world lost one of the most beloved and influential musical artists of the 20th century - David Bowie. All this week, as part of the annual Dublin Bowie Festival, artists have been showcasing the best of Bowie through events ranging from live music, classical ensembles, art exhibitions, to drag shows, and more. And so, Anton couldn’t let the occasion pass him by without talking about the great man himself with one of our own greats, Ian Dempsey.

Joining Anton to go through the main top stories hitting the headlines is Brenda Power from the Sunday Times & Gerard Howlin, public affairs consultant, former senior government adviser, and Irish Daily Mail Columnist.

Kickstarting Your Weekend is broadcaster and author, Mary Kennedy. 'Moving West' airs on TG4 on Wednesdays at 8.30pm and will focus on Mayo on January 18th, Kerry on January 25th, Donegal on February 1st, Galway on February 8th, and the Islands on February 15th.

Joining Anton to discuss the nature of the backlash following the appointment of Neale Richmond to Minister of State is Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of 'Ask the Expert' is Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors & Chair of the Law Society PR Committee.

The 80th Golden Globes take place this coming Tuesday in Beverly Hills, with the ceremony to potentially influence success at the upcoming Oscars and SAG Awards. Joining Anton to chat through Ireland’s chances is Rory Cashin, Entertainment Editor at Joe.ie.

Last night US president Joe Biden paid tribute to those who defended democracy during the January 6th Capitol riots in a White House ceremony, as he awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to election officials and law enforcement officers. But what have the consequences of the insurrection been and could the election of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker change the trajectory of the ongoing investigations? Joining Anton from Washington DC to discuss is Jeff Mordock, White House Reporter with the Washington Times.

The HSE has said that they have initiated a “whole system response” to the ongoing hospital overcrowding crisis being experienced across the country, with suggestions that it may get worse before getting better – with just yesterday the Executive Council of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation meeting in an emergency session. To discuss this and the chronic issues facing the Irish healthcare system, Anton is joined by Tony O’Brien, the former Director General of the HSE.

Have you ever been away for a holiday on your own? Solo traveling is becoming an ever more popular adventure, not just among the 18-25 cohort, but people of all ages and walks of life. Laura Barton of the ‘Live Adventure Travel’ blog is just back from four months exploring Europe solo and she joined Anton to tell him about the pros and cons of being a solo traveller.

To help Anton go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth & broadcaster, Suzanne Kane.

Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is Newstalk's very own, Henry McKean.

Joining Anton to discuss the current shortage in flu medicines as well as the pressure being felt by pharmacists as the surge in respiratory viruses continues is Tomás Conefrey, Community Pharmacist, CarePlus Pharmacy in Dublin.

The Happy Pear twins Steve and Dave Flynn joined Anton Savage in studio to give their top tips on how to get healthier in 2023.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Anton Savage for a look ahead to 2023 and marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Singer Lyra joined Anton Savage for a chat about taking to the stage to ring in the new year.

Joining Clare McKenna for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is chef, Erica Drum to talk through what is for many of us the biggest and most important meal of the year!

Up and down the country many of you are driving home for Christmas, including Henry McKean, who met people on the highways and byways driving home for Christmas and sent us this report.

Santa Claus took time out of his very busy schedule to chat with Clare McKenna about how preparations have been going ahead of a very busy night, and also took calls from some very excited boys and girls who are eagerly awaiting his arrival.

It is safe to say that Andrea Corr is Irish music royalty. She and her three siblings have performed all over the world to packed out venues with their band 'The Corrs' but Andrea has just released an album of her own called 'The Christmas Album'. Andrea joins Clare McKenna to tell her all about it and her Christmas plans at home.

One of the things that people love about the Christmas holidays is being able to stay a little bit longer in your pj's and slippers and sitting around relaxing. Niall Breslin joins Clare McKenna to talk about the 'Rest Revolution' and just how important it is to take time for yourself to recharge.

Joining Clare McKenna for a very special 'What’s Going On Christmas Panel' is TV presenter and founder of clothing brand Littlebliss.com, Anna Daly & Former Irish Rugby Player and Dancing with the Stars Contestant, Shane Byrne.

Joining Clare McKenna to Kickstart Your Weekend is Eamon Sharkey, Fundraising and Communications Director at GOAL & Eamonn Coghlan, Irish Running Legend and GOAL Mile Ambassador.

Private Sean Rooney, who died in Lebanon, has been described by his best friend as “one of a kind”. The 24-year-old soldier was shot dead while serving with the 121st Infantry Battalion on a UN peacekeeping mission on Wednesday night. A team from the Defence Forces will travel to Lebanon today to help in the investigation. Newstalk's Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, spoke to Sean's best friend, Christopher O'Neill, to hear of the devastating loss for Sean's friends and family.

Joining Tommy Bowe for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting: Connection Not Perfection' to answer your questions on parenting and child development.

Today marks a significant day in the political calendar as Micheál Martin hands over the office of Taoiseach to Leo Varadkar as the former becomes Tánaiste, in a deal cemented during the 2020 government formation talks. Newstalk's Sean Defoe joins Tommy Bowe to discuss.

This weekend of course will see plenty of sporting action, with Sunday’s much-anticipated World Cup final between Argentina and France. Joining Tommy Bowe to discuss this and all the rest of the weekend's sporting action is Off The Ball’s, Cathal Mullaney.

As Michael Martin stands down as Taoiseach in a long-anticipated government reshuffle, Tommy Bowe is joined to reflect on his time in office and what impact this changeover will have by Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly, the party’s spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment and by Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire.

Joining Tommy Bowe to discuss the second installment of Harry & Meghan's Netflix series is Newstalk's, Sinead Ryan.