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August 17 · 5 min
The Rose of Tralee kicks off tonight
This year's 32 Roses are on the countdown to the televised Rose of Tralee shows starting tonight. To tell us all about what we can expect from this year is Broadcaster and Host of The Rose of Tralee Dáithí Ó Sé.
August 17 · 5 min
Government is 'running out of time' to prevent fuel protests
Kevin McPartlan, Head of Fuels for Ireland has warned the Government is 'running out of time' to prevent a repeat of the protests that brought the country to a standstill as prices soar. Kevin explained this further with Anton this morning on the show.
August 17 · 5 min
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six
The EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has said the European Union is to significantly expand its sanctions against Russia over the coming months as the WAR with Ukraine rumbles on. To discuss this further with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of “Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad”.
August 17 · 3 min
France's top court blocks social media ban for under 15s
The Constitutional Council in France has struck down a law banning social media for under 15s, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.
August 17 · 6 min
The latest on the crash on the M9
Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. Speaking to Anton was Neil Michael, reporter with the Irish Examiner.
August 17 · 4 min
Should we have standard clothes sizes across all brands?
Is it time that we have standard clothes sizes across all brands? Anton askes fashion expert Marietta Doran.
August 17 · 5 min
Will the budget in October include a tax package?
The Government is looking at increasing the entry point of the higher rate to tax to €46,000 in October’s budget. What will this mean for other purposed measures and what will it do for your pocket? To discuss further was Barra Rountree, the Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.
August 17 · 5 min
Skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell
“I truly believe that being aware of and proactive about skin changes has saved me from the worst-case scenario that my dad went through with skin cancer” Those are the words of skin cancer survivor Liz Farrell, who joined Anton to discuss the importance of getting checked.
August 17 · 6 min
Derry bonfires lit with images of Michelle O Neill
Sinn Féin and other politicians have condemned the burning of images of First Minister Michelle O'Neill. Along with Poppies, wreathes, sashes and other political material on three bonfires that took place over the weekend in Derry. We get reaction to this with Chris Hazard the South Down MP with Sinn Féin.
August 17 · 3 min
The latest on the crash on the M9
Five young people have been killed while four have been seriously injured in a motorway crash involving one car driving the wrong way down the M9. We get the latest on this with Molly O’Connor, Newstalk Reporter.
August 14 · 4 min
It's gold and silver for Ireland
Last night saw Mark English win the gold medal in the men's 800m and then 20 minutes later, Rhasidat Adeleke grabbed silver in the women's 200m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Anton spoke to Hamish Adams CEO Athletics Ireland on a great night.
August 14 · 8 min
The reason a passenger got sucked out of Ryanair flight reveal
It has been revealed that the reason why a passenger got partially sucked out of a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts. That’s according to a preliminary report by the U.S National Transportation Safety Board Anton looks into the report with Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Col and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
August 14 · 4 min
Hosepipe ban may be extending beyond August 26th
Uisce Éireann has said that an extension to the hosepipe ban may have to be considered beyond 26 August. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Asset Strategy Manager at Uisce Éireann, Mairead Conlon.
August 14 · 13 min
The most bizarre election in British political history
The ballots are in, the votes are counted and Nigel Farage has won the most bizarre election in British political history, Speaking to Anton was our reporter Sarah Madden was on the there during the count last night and also we get reaction to the outcome with Former Government Senior Special Adviser James Price.
August 14 · 6 min
Farming groups are calling for urgent supports
Farming groups are calling for urgent supports from the Government over the impact of high temperatures on farmers' livelihoods. To discuss further with Anton was Francie Gorman, Irish Farmer's Association President.
August 14 · 4 min
Top tips on saving for those back-to-school costs
Back-to-school costs can really add up, but there are ways to keep the spending under control. With top tips on saving for those back-to-school costs was Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial Management.
August 14 · 5 min
Should we just be paying the NIMBYs?
When someone objects to an infrastructure project or big housing project in their locality. Why don’t we just pay them to withdraw their objection? Anton discusses this further with Gavin Lawlor President of The Irish Planning Institute.
August 14 · 3 min
New National Train Control Centre costing up to €205 million
The cost of Ireland’s new National Train Control Centre could rise to €205 million. It comes in at almost €60 million over budget. To discuss with Anton was Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College, Brian Caulfield.
August 14 · 7 min
Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times brings us the latest from the Clacton-by-election where Nigel Farage was declared the winner.
August 13 · 3 min
The events shining a light on Irish heritage
This Saturday, August 15th marks the start of National Heritage Week 2026. There will be thousands of events across the country shining a light on Irish heritage. Anton found out all about the events with CEO of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan.

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