Joining Anton 'In conversation' is comedian, writer, actor, and Dancing with the Stars contestant, Gearóid Farrelly.
Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died as a result of the head injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles on February 8. Joining Anton to discuss this as well as Bohemians hosting Shamrock Rovers in a crunch game in the Aviva Stadium this afternoon is Off the Ball 's John Duggan.
An Garda Síochána's recruitment campaign is ongoing and will end at the end at the month. But is it a career you should consider? Joining Anton to discuss this is Emma Henebery, of the Armed Support Unit in the Southern Region (Cork) & Jamie Ryan, of Tipperary Roads Policing Unit.The Garda recruitment competition is still open and will run until 3pm on Thursday 27 February, 2025.
Joining Anton to discuss the failed €7m Arts Council IT project and what might be at the root of previous cases of government department misspends is Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal, Deputy Dáil leader & Finance Spokesperson for Sinn Féin.
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Ailbhe Smyth, Activist and campaigner; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland; and political commentator, Ursula Savage.Anton also took a call from Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean to preview tonight's BAFTAs.
French President, Emmanuel Macron, is convening European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris tomorrow to discuss Ukraine and the continent’s wider security issues. This comes on the back of US Vice President JD Vance’s speech yesterday which - for many EU leaders at least - laid bare the apparent collapse of the transatlantic alliance. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Armed Ranger Wing.
To the day 30 years ago, Ireland played England in Lansdowne Road. From the start there was trouble with both national anthems being booed and half an hour into the game, rioting broke out among English fans. To reflect on the what happened that day is Former Republic of Ireland International player, David Kelly & Paul Lennon, then football correspondent with The Star.
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Peter Finn aka Pete the Builder.
At yesterday's Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance launched a scathing attach on European leaders while also warning Russia that Washington could hit Moscow with sanctions if it does not agree to a good peace deal with Ukraine. Joining Anton to discuss the issues is Kira Rudik, Ukrainian MP and Leader of the Political party ‘Golos’, Suzanne Lynch, Global Playbook Author and Associate Editor at POLITICO & Ciaran Cuffe, Co-Chair of the European Greens.
The annual cost in accommodating international protection seekers has topped €1 billion for the first time according to new figures provided by Minster Norma Foley to Aontu Leader Peadar Tóibín - Peadar joins Anton to discuss.
Joining Anton to go through the main stores from the Saturday papers is Aoife Barry, author & journalist & Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent.
Last night The Irish Film & Television Academy Awards took place, celebrating the very best in Irish film and television drama. Laura Donnelly, News Editor at Bauer Media was on hand to soak it all in – she joins Anton to discuss.
Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, broadcaster and comedian. He co-hosts the award-winning podcast No Such Thing As a Fish and is the author of ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering. He joins Anton to chat about his new radio show, the success of his latest bppk, and more.
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 will be revealed tomorrow but who are the front runners to gain a star and will we see Ireland's first ever three-star Michelin restaurant? Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef at the KClub joins Anton to discuss.
Both the EU and the US have this week moved to curb the free flow of low-cost online purchases from China to the West, affecting the likes of Shein and Temu. Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor of the Irish Independent & presenter of The Big Tech Show Podcast joins Anton to discuss.
A new report by Queens University has revealed that at least two thirds of Northern Ireland’s adult population experienced a childhood traumatic event. The study also highlighted the extent to which Troubles-related trauma has affected people in socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr Ciaran Mulholland, Clinical Director of the Regional Trauma Network; Naomi Long, Alliance Party Leader & Minister of Justice of Northern Ireland: and Aoife Moore, journalist and author of ‘The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein’.
Just days following his re-elected to the Seanad, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway, has resigned. This comes following his arrest for intoxication on January 22nd on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. John Lee, Executive Editor of the Irish Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday joins Anton to discuss.
Joining Anton to go through the main stories form the Sunday papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; John Cunningham, Chair of the Board of Lysis Group and Country Director for Ireland; and Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor with the Irish Times.
As reported in the Business Post this morning, Senior Department of Finance officials called developers to meetings to explain why there was such a significant drop in house building last year with just 30,330 completions. Joining Anton to discuss is Killian Woods, Business Post Senior Reporter & Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.
Having coached the men’s Ireland rugby team to 3 Triple Crowns in 2004, 2006, and 2007 as well as landmark wins against Australia and South Africa in his tenure, Eddie O’Sullivan is regarded as one of the most influential figures in bringing Ireland to the fore in international rugby scene. Eddie joins Anton to chat about his life, career, and more.