Newstalk Weekend
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Jul 23, 2022 • 10min
Hotel Costs on All-Ireland Final Weekend
Galway and Kerry fans are taking the bus, train, and plane to Dublin this weekend ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final.
But it seems the costly hotel prices recorded in the capital has discouraged some fans from staying the night as Newstalk’s Aoife Kearns found out.
Jul 23, 2022 • 20min
What's Going On with Geraldine Herbert & Dave Rudden
Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through the top news stories from the week is Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor & author, Dave Rudden.
Also joining Stefanie to discuss a shake-up of Ireland’s pension system is Cliff Tayor, Managing editor of The Irish Times.
Jul 23, 2022 • 16min
Jarlath Regan: An Irishman Abroad...at Home
Joining Stefanie Preissner is comedian and creator of the Irishman Abroad Podcast, Jarlath Regan.
Together they discuss what it's like performing for Irish audiences, the role of comedy and how it has changed, and some of Jarlath's most challenging interviews over the years.
Jul 16, 2022 • 10min
OTB's Will O'Callaghan on a Blockbuster Weekend of Sport
With Ireland securing a historic first series win in New Zealand in the rugby, the All-Ireland Men's Senior Hurling Final, the semi-finals for the ladies football, quarters in the camogie, plus the Open in full swing - there's a lot of sport to watch this weekend.
OTB's Will O'Callaghan stopped by to chat through it all with Stefanie Preissner.
Jul 16, 2022 • 8min
Ask the Expert: Dr. Eleanor Galvin
Joining Stefanie for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Dr. Eleanor Galvin.
Together they discuss staying safe in the summer sun, iron deficiencies, IBS, and more.
Jul 16, 2022 • 14min
Charles Martinet : The Voice of Mario & Luigi
Charles Martinet who is the man responsible for the iconic voice of Mario and Luigi has been part of popular culture for decades and is even a Guinness World Record holder for his performance as Mario.
He joins Stefanie Preissner ahead of his visit to Ireland for Dublin Comic Con.
Jul 16, 2022 • 10min
WHO Update on Covid-19 & Monkeypox
Dr. Catherine Smallwood, World Health Organisation Senior Emergency Officer in charge of coordinating monkeypox response joins Stefanie Preissner to discuss the upcoming decision on whether the outbreak constitutes a global health emergency.
Jul 16, 2022 • 5min
How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
With hot weather forecast over the course of the next week, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Tomas Conefrey, Pharmacist at Care Plus on Pearse St Dublin to discuss how to stay safe while still enjoying the sun.
Jul 16, 2022 • 13min
Favourite Summer Films with Ali Ryan & Deirdre Molumby
Joining Stefanie Preissner to run through some of their favourite summer flicks is Ali Ryan, Founder of Goss Media & Deirdre Molumby, Reviewer & Senior Content Executive at Entertainment.ie.
Jul 16, 2022 • 6min
Kiskstart Your Weekend: Funambulist, Mairead Dewar
For this week's episode of Kickstart Your Weekend, Stefanie Preissner is joined by Mairead Dewar to talk about the Life Line project which involves local Galway volunteers taking to tightropes and walking high above sections of the River Corrib.
