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Nov 2, 2024 • 15min
On the Road Again with Tom Dunne & Fiachna Ó Braonáin
Fiachna Ó Braonáin from Hothouse Flowers and our own Tom Dunne of Something Happens have teamed up with Alan Connor from the Late Late Show and are On the Road Again for a string of upcoming shows nationwide. Fiachna and Tom join Anton to tell him how it all came about.
Nov 2, 2024 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin
Joining Anton for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Nov 2, 2024 • 11min
Exploring Ireland's biodiversity with Éanna Ní Lamhna
In her latest book, much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats, exploring the immense biodiversity that we have on our doorstep, from bogs and beaches to woodland and grassland. Éanna joins Anton to discuss.
Nov 2, 2024 • 25min
What's Going on with Aisling O’Rourke & Eoin Ó Broin
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid West and Spokesperson for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage & Aisling O’Rourke, Podcaster and media lecturer .
Nov 2, 2024 • 5min
"There is not a bucket, spade or a sweeping brush to be had"
Dermot Hurley, founder & president of the Valencia Irish Cultural Association (VICA) joins Anton to give him the latest on the situation in Valencia as rescue and cleanup efforts continue.
Nov 2, 2024 • 13min
The future of AI and its impact on our everyday lives
Joining Anton to discuss what more we need to do to drive integration of AI tools into our everyday lives safely and just what the future holds as we continue to develop Generative AI in the years to come is John Clancy, founder and CEO of Galvia AI who is also a board member of the Enterprise Digital Advisory Board.
Oct 27, 2024 • 19min
In Conversation With Simon Delaney
Simon Delaney sits down with Anton ahead of the release of his new book 'Watching Over You.'Simon was a regular fixture on stage and screen for years and speaks with Anton on his decision to make the switch to writing after all the years of acting experience behind him.From Richard Linklater to Michael Gambon, find out who Simon was really starstruck by.Hit 'Listen' to hear this great chat.
Oct 27, 2024 • 9min
The Celtic Tenors
Anton sits down with Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson — better known as The Celtic Tenors.The guys are touring through Ireland in November and December from Dublin, to Galway, Cork and Kerry.The Celtic Tenors have toured all over 49 States in The USA! They reminisce on a long career and talk all about their routine and life on the road.Hit 'Listen' to get the full interview.
Oct 27, 2024 • 15min
David McRedmond
Anton is joined by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post and chair of the recently assembled Dublin City Task Force.David has overseen some of An Post's most major changes in recent years, simply from being the national postal service, to a diverse and essential package delivery service.He now oversees the task force with the responsibility of making our capital more appealing to more people.Hit 'Listen' for more
Oct 27, 2024 • 36min
Sunday Papers
Anton is joined by Limerick Mayor, John Moran; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis; and political commentator, Ursula Savage for a look t the big stories in the papers.The government looks on track to fail housing targets, the inside account into Leo Varadkar's government with Eoin Murphy, and more detail on the Sinn Féin - Brian Stanley saga.Hit 'Listen' to get a discussion on all the biggest news stories.
