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Jun 30, 2024 • 38min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel June 30th
Broadcasting from Lough Key Forest Park for Night & Day Festival, Anton is joined by Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for Midlands–North-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror; and Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail to review the main stories in the Sunday papers.
Jun 30, 2024 • 6min
"We are here for our careers" - IALPA President, Mark Tighe
Anton speaks with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association President, Mark Tighe to discuss the ongoing industrial dispute between IALPA and Aer Lingus.
Jun 29, 2024 • 9min
In conversation with Gemma Hayes
For this week's conversation, Anton chats with singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes before her performance at the Night & Day Festival!
Jun 29, 2024 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Gardening
Joining Anton to answer all of your gardening questions from the Night & Day Festival is Brian Burke, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Woodie’s DIY and Garden Expert!
Jun 29, 2024 • 15min
What it's like running the HSE
Anton is joined by one man who has become synonymous with the country’s response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.Paul Reid, Chair of Citizens Assembly on Drug Use & Former HSE Chief joined the show to discuss his career past and present.
Jun 29, 2024 • 9min
Behind the scenes of a Beatles cover band!
Among the many acts performing over the course of the weekend for the Night & Day Festival is perhaps the world’s most famous cover band, The Mersey Beatles! Anton is joined by one of the band members Steve Howard, who has been doing his best Paul McCartney impression for over 25 years.
Jun 29, 2024 • 3min
How was Taylor Swift's first night in Dublin?
Taylor Swift played her first of three sold out shows in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as part of her 'Eras' tour. How many people were there on Friday night?50,000!Joining Anton to go through the show and experience is Taylor Swift superfan, Robyn Kelly.
Jun 29, 2024 • 18min
What’s Going On with Matt Carthy & Aisling O’Rourke
Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers at the Night & Day Festival are Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Aisling O’Rourke, Lecturer and Podcaster.
Jun 29, 2024 • 14min
Night and Day Festival kicks off in Roscommon
The Night and Day Festival is taking place this weekend in Lough Key Forest Park Co Roscommon.A weekend packed with music, arts, political debate and family-friendly events.Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, met with organisers, performers and festival-goers to get a sense of the atmosphere.
Jun 28, 2024 • 9min
In conversation with Nick Seymour of Crowded House
Anton chats with Nick Seymour, founding member of Crowded House about the band's early success, what brought him to Ireland to live with his family, and more.
