Newstalk Weekend

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.

Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.

Croke Park is set to host Ireland’s first ever regular season National Football League (NFL) game. This follows on from record viewership figures of last year’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Joining Anton to explore the commercial and cultural benefits of these fixtures is Aebhric McGibney, Director of Public and International Affairs at Dublin Chamber; Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and Noel Quinn, Head of GAAGO & GAA Marketing.

Does spring actually begin in February or is it March? This is one thing that wildlife expert Dr Éanna Ní Lamhna is unequivocal about - she joins Anton to discuss.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Peter Leonard, barrister and presenter of 'The Fifth Court' podcast and Hazel Chu, Green Party councillor & former Lord Mayor of Dublin.

 EMMY will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 having come out on top on The Late Late Show Eurosong Special on RTÉ One last night. Joining Anton to talk about it all is Newstalk's Henry McKean.