The Anton Savage Show

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Aug 24, 2025 • 32min

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel August 24th

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Relationship Director with Morgan McKinley and Chair and Country Director of Lysis Group; Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fáil TD Louth, Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration; and John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 6min

Israeli strikes in Gaza continue following declaration of man-made famine

Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss the declaration of man-made famine in Gaza as well as the latest airstrikes, with reports that scores of Palestinians have been killed in recent days.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 11min

In conversation with Fiachna ó Braonáin

Fiachna ó Braonáin of The Hot House Flowers joined Anton in studio to talk guitars, touring, and the Mojave Desert.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 13min

Ask the Expert: Finance with Robert Whelan

Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial, offers invaluable insights into managing pensions and investments. He dives into the complexities of transferring UK pensions to Ireland, emphasizing consultation with financial advisors. Whelan also discusses the new auto-enrollment pension scheme in Ireland, stressing the importance of employer support. Furthermore, he explores investment choices, highlighting the significance of diversification and the current Irish housing market, while addressing listener questions about pensions and property investments.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 7min

Prenatal paracetamol use linked to ADHD & Autism: What does the evidence show?

Paracetamol is the world's most popular painkiller, but new research suggests a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD & autism in children. To discuss what this means for expectant mothers, Anton is joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 11min

Children’s Health Ireland: What are the issues and can they be fixed?

Today will see a demonstration in Dublin city centre in memory of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died from a sudden illness last month after he had waited several years for essential spinal surgery. Joining Anton to discuss the broader issues with Children’s Health Ireland is Una Negley, co-founder of the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group & Bernard Mulvany, People Before Profit representative for Dublin Bay North, and organiser of this afternoon’s demonstration.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 8min

Are tech workers changing the Irish housing market?

Big Tech workers in Ireland can be on salaries well above €150,000 and are one of the few groups that can still afford to buy homes within the M50. But, as economists have long warned, the reliance on the sector is almost too much and is seeping into every aspect of Irish society, even perhaps Ireland’s biggest problem: Housing. Joining Anton to discuss is Conor Skeehan, Sunday Independent Columnist, Former chair of the Housing Agency, and Lecturer in Planning at Technological University.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 27min

What's Going On Newspaper Panel August 23rd

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times; Valerie Cox, Author and Journalist; and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 10min

Kansas State Wildcats v Iowa State Cyclones: What can people expect?

More than 20,000 American football fans are expected to arrive into Dublin city for this year's Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with the Kansas State Wildcats taking on the Iowa State Cyclones. Joining Anton to preview the event is Michael McQuaid. Founder of Pro Football Ireland/.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 12min

Kathryn Thomas give us the low down on the Rose of Tralee 2025

Our cup runneth over when it comes to Irish Cultural Icons. As Oasis depart these shores tonight, our eyes will move their gaze to the Dome in Tralee and the battle of the Roses. Kathryn Thomas joined Anton to give us the low down on all things Rose of Tralee 2025 which kicks off tomorrow.

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