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Oct 29, 2022 • 12min
Why Cork is so Great with Tadhg Hickey
Ireland's second city has a lot going for it.
But there is of course so much more to Cork than just one city, with countless towns and villages boasting artisanal food, incredible music, and art, as well as scenery that would rival anywhere in the world.
Joining Anton to discuss what he loves most about Cork is comedian, Tadhg Hickey.
Oct 29, 2022 • 11min
The 10-year anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar
Yesterday, October 28th, marked the tenth anniversary of Savita Halappanavar's death.
Savita was refused an abortion at University Hospital Galway in October 2012 despite the fact that she was actively miscarrying.
Since her passing, the 8th amendment has been repealed but there are still huge flaws with abortion services in this country.
Joining Anton to discuss this is campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth & Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland, Orla O'Connor.
Oct 29, 2022 • 11min
Cork Jazz Festival Report with Elaine Smith
The Cork Jazz festival is in full swing this weekend.
Newstalk reporter Elaine Smith spoke to festivalgoers in the city to get a sense of how things have been going so far.
Oct 29, 2022 • 13min
What's Going On with Joe O’Shea & Derval O’Rourke
Joining Anton to go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this week is Joe O’Shea, Editor of CorkBeo.ie & Derval O’Rourke, three-time Olympian.
Oct 29, 2022 • 12min
Kickstart Your Weekend: Rob Heffernan
Joining Anton to Kickstart Your Weekend is five-time Olympian, Rob Heffernan.
Oct 29, 2022 • 4min
Dublin Airport Bank Holiday Update
Around 350,000 people could pass through Dublin Airport this Bank Holiday weekend.
To get a sense of how smoothly things are running there, Anton spoke to Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA.
Oct 22, 2022 • 8min
Ask The Expert: Relationship Advice with Annie Lavin
Joining Anton to answer all of your relationship questions for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Annie Lavin - The Relationship Coach.
Oct 22, 2022 • 12min
Jeffrey Archer on his new book 'Next in Line' & the ongoing political turmoil in the UK
Jeffrey Archer has been writing novels since 1979 when 'Kane and Abel' burst onto the scene. His new book 'Next in Line' is set in 1987 and centers on the Royal Protection squad as they look after the then Princess of Wales.
He joins Anton to discuss it and the ongoing political turmoil gripping the UK.
Oct 22, 2022 • 12min
Tackling the issue of online toxicity
Cyberspace is often a tricky environment to negotiate when it comes to our mental health, particularly with the level of toxicity and bullying that can take place there.
One of those who experienced this firsthand is former TD and director of public affairs at Red Flag Consulting, Noel Rock.
Also joining Anton is Professor James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO Chair in Tackling Bullying in Schools & Cyberspace, and Director of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre.
Oct 22, 2022 • 9min
George Parker on the political instability gripping the UK
British prime ministers seem to have a revolving door to Number 10 Downing Street these days.
But with Liz Truss resigning as PM this week, the shortest tenure of any before her, how are our closest neighbours faring with this political instability and how indeed will it impact us here in Ireland?
Anton is joined by the Political Editor of the Financial Times, George Parker, to discuss.
