Newstalk Weekend

It's time for this week’s installment of Ask the Expert and Anton was joined by Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting.’

Thousands are expected to take to the streets in the capital later today to protest at the cost of living. Among them will be Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of Sinn Fein and TD for Dublin Central, who joined Anton on the show.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin. Among other things, they discuss concerns around taking pain killers on a regular basis, chronic insomnia and checking your bone density.

Many businesses in the UK have announced that they are closing due to the Queen’s funeral on Monday but this has sparked a kerfuffle with some, who have floundered over public reaction to the decision with the likes of Centre Parcs having to backtrack on its plan to evict its customers. So what have been some of the historic biggest corporate U-turns? Business Strategist, Miriam Simon joins Anton to discuss.

There can be several factors that influence how we commute but as the way we work changes, and the environmental impacts of driving private cars become ever clearer, what does the future hold for our trains, buses, trams, and e-bikes? Daniel Murray, political correspondent with the Business Post and host of the 'Five Degrees of Change' podcast & Lauren Boland, reporter from the Journal.ie with a focus on climate, join Anton to discuss.

An increasing number of men are electing to undergo an extreme and expensive surgery that could potentially endow them with an extra 8-15 centimeters in height. To discuss the origins of the procedure and its growing popularity among men is Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics.

During the week Ursula von der Leyen announced a cap on the revenues of electricity production companies and a crisis contribution from fossil fuel producers. To discuss the move and the looming energy crisis heading into the winter months is Sean Kelly, Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South.

All this week Newstalk has been speaking to listeners, experts, and policymakers to find out more about the key issues facing commuters on a daily basis. Newstalk reporter, Sarah Madden, took a trip out to Co. Monaghan to get the perspective of commuters outside of the city and to hear the primary issues for those coming in and out of the county. Follow and post using #MyCommuteNT

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this week is the editor of CorkBeo.ie, Joe O’Shea & journalist, Jen Hogan.

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is comedian, Emma Doran who can be seen on RTÉ’s brand new sketch show 'No Worries If Not' and will be performing her solo show 'Mad, Isn't It' at the Galway Comedy Festival on Thursday 27th October.

Flights throughout Europe were disrupted on Friday due to a French air traffic controllers' strike, affecting up to 80,000 passengers. To discuss the issues involved and the impact the strikes have had on airline scheduling throughout the rest of Europe is Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator and Editor of Air & Travel Magazine.

This week marked a seismic moment in UK and world history as the longest-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96. Our reporter Henry McKean and Royal Correspondent, Jennie Bond join Anton to discuss what the feeling is in London & what the immediate plans are now for King Charles III.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is John Lowe, The Money Doctor.

We are all feeling the effects of the energy crisis on our pockets as prices skyrocket. With European ministers meeting in Brussels yesterday, is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Newstalk’s Business Editor, Joe Lynam, joins Anton to discuss.

It may have taken 8 years, but Garth Brooks finally managed to make his way to Croke Park yesterday evening to thrill fans from all corners of the country. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie was in attendance and he joins Anton to tell us how it all went down, and ultimately, if the show was worth the wait.

According to new research, the pressure to hit traditional landmarks in our lives - such as buying a house, having a baby, and getting that dream job - is affecting younger people more than previous generations with “milestone anxiety” increasingly becoming an issue of concern. To discuss the issue, Anton is joined by Dr. Claire Hayes, consultant clinical psychologist, lecturer, and author of ‘Hope in the Age of Anxiety’.

With the Green Party think-in taking place today in co. Clare, its deputy leader and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, the Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, Catherine Martin, joins Anton to discuss the ongoing energy crisis and the steps that can be taken to ease the burden on households and businesses.

Kickstarting Your Weekend this week is singer-songwriter, Jake Carter who will be MC'ing at this weekend's 'Pups In The Park' event, taking place in Marlay Park.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines this week is Gina London, Leadership Communications Expert, and Sunday Independent columnist & Campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth.

Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions as we head into the colder months is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge & Woodie’s DIY and Gardening Expert.

Voting concluded for the Conservative Party leadership race yesterday evening and we will know who the new British Prime Minister is by lunchtime on Monday. Newstalk's Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, joins Anton from London to give us a sense of what the feeling is on the ground.

Nadiya Hussain made her name after baking her way to stardom on The Great British Bake Off. She now has a string of TV shows and books behind her including her new book Nadiya’s Everyday Baking. She joins Anton to tell him all about it.

The latest figures from the Department of Finance show the exchequer recorded a surplus of €6.3 billion for the eight months to the end of August, up from a deficit of €6.7 billion this time last year. To discuss this Anton is joined by Cliff Taylor, Columnist with the Irish Times who specialises in economics and finance.

Today marks 'National Cinema Day', where participating cinemas across the country are reducing tickets to just €4. Joining Anton to discuss the place of the big screen in our lives and why we are still drawn to it is award-winning director, Emer Reynolds, who was behind the recent Irish film 'Joyride' starring Olivia Coleman.

Egg producers in Ireland are under growing pressure from rising feed, falling profit margins, and soaring costs of energy. To discuss this, Anton is joined by Nigel Sweetnam, Chair IFA Poultry Committee.

Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, the promoters behind Electric Picnic.

Joining Anton to go through the top stories hitting the headlines is Aoife Foley, Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Queen’s University; John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist; author and actress, Claudia Carroll & Karl Deeter of Irish mortgage Brokers.

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education to answer some of your burning parenting questions.

Back in March, The Anton Savage Show spoke with Andriy Parkhomenko, who spent a year living here in Ireland before heading back to Ukraine to join the war against Russia. We caught up with Andriy to hear about how things have been for him, and the country he's fighting for.

This morning An Garda Síochána’s centenary commemorations will be taking place across Dublin City & in Dublin Castle. The event marks 100 years since the first Garda Commissioner, Michael Staines, accompanied by members of Ireland’s new police service, marched into Dublin Castle for the handover of policing duties from the British. An Garda Síochána's Sergeant John Reynolds joins Anton to discuss.

Yesterday SSE Airtricity announced its standard household gas and electricity prices would be going up by 39% and 35.4% respectively from October 1st. To discuss this and how other countries are managing the energy crisis, Anton is joined by David Horgan, CEO of Petrel Resources & Aoife Foley, Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. And, with Budget 2023 just around the corner, Anton is joined by Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent to look ahead to what we might expect.

25 years after her death, Princess Diana remains a source of adoration as much as fascination to people around the world. To discuss her legacy, Anton is joined by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.

For this week’s installment of Kickstart Your Weekend, Anton is joined by smelting archaeologist, Dr. Paul Rondelez, to chat about this weekend’s 'Furnace Festival' taking place in Caherconnell Fort in Co. Clare.

You wouldn't generally associate prisons with farmers' markets and coffee shops but that's what's available at Loughan House in Co. Cavan. The open prison marked its 50th anniversary yesterday and showcased the unique ethos at the facility. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was there meeting with prisoners and staff to find out what life is like at Loughan House.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories that were hitting the headlines this week is Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times & playwright and producer, Amanda Brunker.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin. Together they discuss issues relating to HRT, teeth grinding, managing bunions, and more.

Thousands of people are expected in West Cork tomorrow to mark the centenary commemoration of Michael Collins' death which will be the first time that a Fianna Fail leader will address the crowd at Béal na Bláth. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, was in Clonakilty ahead of the event to find out more.

Joining Anton is Rachel Martin, Founder of Families Unite for Services and Support (FUSS). Together they discuss the planned protest in Cork City today as they call for urgent action to address concerns around children’s disability services in Ireland.

This week we heard warnings of further closures as well as staff reductions in the childcare sector brought on by delays in a funding scheme agreed last year. To discuss the issues involved, Anton is joined by Karen Clince, Founder of 'Tigers Childcare', and Chair of the Fingal Childcare Committee in Dublin.

This week Apple issued warnings of security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, meaning attackers could potentially access these devices. So how can we keep our tech safe? Joining Anton is Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor of the Irish and Sunday Independent.

Nina Carberry might be best known as one of the country’s most well-respected former jockeys (not to mention the winner of Dancing with the Stars 2022) but you may soon find yourself running next to her in your local park too as she has partnered up with Vhi as an ambassador for their ‘More Than Running’ campaign. Nina joined Anton to talk about life after racing and her newfound love of park runs.

Joining Anton to discuss recent calls for a dedicated Garda public transport unit is Tom O’Connor, NBRU Assistant General Secretary.

Joining Anton to help 'Kickstart Your Weekend' is actor, Fiona O’Carroll who is now treading the boards in 'Copper Face Jacks: The Musical'. You can catch Fiona O’Carroll performing at the 3Olympia or at the Cork Opera House from Tuesday 23rd to Sunday 28th August. She’ll also be performing in 'Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Live Show' at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November, and on to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories that were hitting the headlines this week is Ali Ryan, Entrepreneur and Founder of Goss.ie & John Lee, Executive Editor of DMG Media Ireland.

Hopefully you’re all enjoying the heatwave this weekend and joining us on the line now is meteorologist Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann

Singer-songwriter Ryan Sheridan is on tour around Ireland at the moment for his album “Americana” and he joined us here in Galway for a few tunes!

Joining Anton on the show was Dominique Majecki, the Head Chef of the hotel our show was broadcasting from, the G Hotel in Galway. Our expert was talking about what to feed fussy kids.

As the show was broadcasted from Galway, Anton have been reflecting on the prevalence of the Irish language in the West. One of the Gaelgóir community’s key heartlands is here, but why has Galway established such a strong relationship with our native tongue and do we value it as much elsewhere in the country? Joining Anton to discuss this was Peadar Mac Fhlannchadha assistant secretary at Conradh na Gaeilge and Frank Fahy, councillor and former Mayor, and Chair of Big O Taxi company in Galway, winners of the Gradam Seoiseamh O’Hogarty bilingual business awards in 2021. Dia daoibh.

Maria Walsh became a familiar face back in 2014 when she was crowned the Rose of Tralee but for a few years now she has been making her name in politics as a Fine Gael MEP for the Midlands-North-West Constituency. She joined Anton in Galway.

To kickstart your weekend Anton wanted you to spare a thought for the brave souls running the Connemara 100-mile ultra marathon that kicked off at 6 am and goes into the small hours of tomorrow. The race founder, Ray O’Connor, joined him on the show