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Joe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day.

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    CAO offers - Catcalling - Autism places - BreastCheck - Sports meltdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 67:02


    Aisling tells us about her CAO offer. Listeners share their experices of and thoughts on catcalling. Marie is concerned about securing a school place for her autistic son. More women share their experiences with the BreastCheck screening programme. Is it ok for sports people to lose their cool every now and then?

    Childcare - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre show - Sports tantrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 62:13


    Crèche fees and places continue to cause stress for many. Listeners were not happy when the interval at Calamity Jane in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre ran to 90 minutes due to a medical emergency. Nick was shocked at Daniil Medvedev's recent meltdown at the US Open.

    BreastCheck - Alternative jobs - Is a united Ireland on the way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 68:56


    Various listeners are concerned about the efficiency of the BreastCheck screening programme.Marie and Fiona tell us about their respective lives in the Navy and engineering. Callers share their opinions on whether or not a united Ireland is a good idea.

    American Football in Ireland - Lost photos - Wedding chaos - Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 66:40


    Gary wonders should American football be played in Ireland? Maire recently found two old photos in Dublin and is hoping to find their owner. Rebecca tells us how stressful it is to plan a wedding these days. Philip got in touch to tell us how he winters in Spain rather than Ireland.

    Male-dominated workplaces - Liffey swims - Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 62:45


    The newly crowned Rose of Tralee Caitlin Cummins is an apprentice electrician and says she loves it. Listeners tell us about their experiences swimming in the River Liffey. Should we be doing more to encourage people to read?

    Illegal dumping - House of Guinness - Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 69:04


    Numerous listeners have witnessed illegal dumping in their area. Journalist and editor Emily Hourican is excited for the new Netflix series 'House of Guinness.' Nathan highlights how tough loneliness is to deal with.

    School secretaries & caretakers - Ex-soldier turned shaman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 69:42


    School secretaries and caretakers are set to go on strike next week over pay and pension entitlements. Ex-soldier Paul O'Halloran turned shaman after a near-death experience in Lebanon 1979.

    L'Oréal influencer - Stolen bikes - Deaf baby - Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 70:10


    Numerous listeners are unhappy with L'Oréal hiring OnlyFans creator Ari Kytsya to promote products. Sarah and Sophia both had their e-bikes stolen. Munro Ruigrok tells Sarah about his son Colton who was diagnosed as profoundly deaf soon after birth. The weekend is finally here and Oasis are in town.

    Rent reforms - Rats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 68:58


    Listeners are worried about the rent reforms set to be introduced next year. Rachel has been driven crazy by a rat infestation in her house.

    Specsavers Ad - Rental reforms - Water safety warning - Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 48:48


    Brian has suffered from hearing loss and is not happy with the Specsavers ad for hearing aids. Martin has had to deliver 12 eviction notices due to the rental reforms coming into place next March. Naoive explains how her son drowed to death at the age of 21 two years ago. Brenda Donohoe looks back on meeting Oasis in Cork just under 30 years ago.

    Clamping - Package delivery - seaweed Catherine O'Leary RIP - Rewilding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 69:57


    Joe is shocked that people attending a funeral got clamped. Helen explains what happened to her package. Anne is unhappy with the amount of seaweed at the beach in Salthill, Galway. Pat O'Leary speaks about the passing of his daughter Catherine. Listeners have mixed views on rewilding and whether or not seaweed should be cleared from beaches.

    Painkiller addiction - Camogie bus chaos - Student accommodation - E-Scooters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 67:11


    Paul and Doreen explain how they have used medication to deal with chronic pain. Seamus says the planning and organising around transport to the camogie yesterday was not good enough. Many students are worried about sourcing accommodation for the year ahead. Should there be more laws surrounding the use of e-scooters?

    Cost of living - Trespassing - Irish dancing - Braveheart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 65:23


    Peter is a baker and explains how rising costs are affecting him. Louise feels the laws around trespassing are inadequate. Barry is a world champion Irish dancer and was a keen GAA player but a back issue kept him from doing anything for a year. Listeners share their Braveheart stories ahead of the 30th anniversary of the release next month.

    Camogie finals - Back to school costs - Finding love again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 72:05


    Why will Croke Park not be sold out this weekend for the All-Ireland camogie finals More parents are concerned about the cost of children returning to school. What's it like to find love again or later in life? Some listeners let us know.

    Zara ads banned - Back to school costs - Dog allergies - Trucks on motorways - Caring for an adult child

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 73:56


    Two Zara ads have been banned in the UK for featuring models that appeared 'unhealthily thin.' Many parents are worried about back to school costs. Anne's dog Penny is allergic to grass. Paddy and Tom outline the frustrating behaviour they've seen while driving on motorways. Enda tells us about his son Hugh.

    Drug Addiction - Motorway driving - Childcare costs - Caring for adult children - Rescued seagull

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 69:40


    Antoinette shares her story of how she fell into drug addiction. Many listeners are frustrated with how people drive on motorways. Ollie explains why the cost of the childcare he provides is going up. More listeners are worried what will happen their adult children when they pass away. Marie rescued a seagull who is now in her bathroom.

    Problems with Apprenticeship programs - Treatment for nut allergies - Caring for those with intellectual disabilites - A day trip in Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 66:26


    Listeners get in touch about the problems they have encountered with the Apprenticeship programs, what treatments are available for children with nut allergies Una describes life as a parent of a grown adult with intellectual disabilities A listener described their wonderful day up in Dublin

    Caring for adult children - Anti-social behaviour in Dublin City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 65:44


    Listeners share their experiences of caring for their adult children with disabilities. Geraldine explains what she witnessed on a recent trip to Dublin city centre.

    Daughter with intellectual disabilities - Cow sculpture vandalised - Motorbike accident - Back garden cabins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 64:10


    Tony is worried what will happen to his daughter Aoife when he and his wife pass away. The ‘Bó Bainne' cow sculpture at the Moorepark Roundabout in Fermoy has been vandalised. Mary explains what happened when her son Anthony was involved in a motorbike accident. Listeners react to Government plans in relation to back garden cabins.

    EU-US Trade Deal - Obama freedom of Dublin City - HHC drug banned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 70:03


    Reaction to the EU-US Trade Deal that will see the introduction of tariffs. Former US president Barack Obama and his wife have been invited to accept their Freedom of the City of Dublin. It has been announced that synthetic cannabinoid HHC or Hexahydrocannabinol has been classified as an illegal drug.

    Missing son - Having an accident abroad - Decision Support Service - Sea rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 68:34


    Pauline tells us about her son who has been missing since January. Ruth explains what happened when she injured her ankle while in America. James explains his frustrations with the Decision Support Service (DSS). Avid surfer Caoimhe rescued someone who got into distress while swimming in the sea.

    Supporting England - Paperwork frustrations - Racism - All-Ireland football final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 68:16


    Is it ok for Irish people to support the England national team in the Women's European Championship final this weekend?Following on from Anne's story yesterday Mary explains what happened when her dad Passed away. More listeners share their experiences of racism. We build up to this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final.

    AIB frustration - Lost pigeon - Seagulls - Warmer Homes Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 69:01


    Anne explains why she is frustrated with AIB. Colette works in Woddies in Glasnevin and they've recently spotted a visitor. Gerry is being driven crazy by seagulls in Balbriggan. Siobhan is trying to avail of the Warmer Homes Scheme for her sister.

    Gaza - a good samaritan story - Indian community in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 69:52


    Buchra on the ongoing situation in Gaza as people continue to try cope without aid. Roisin explains how a passing jogger helped her and her children when they got into difficulty in a river in Kilkenny. Listeners share their stories and give reaction following an alleged assault on an Indian man.

    Tallaght attack - Alcohol labelling - Marble Arch Caves flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 75:47


    Jennifer explains what she witnessed last weekend. Cathal and Liam's opinons differ on health labelling on alcohol products. Kim and her husband encountered flash flooding on their recent trip to the Marble Arch Caves in Co. Fermanagh.

    Farm safety - Cork homecoming - Hauliers awaiting driving tests - Tinnitus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 57:58


    Listeners share their stories of farm accidents. Reaction following the decision that there will be no homecoming event in Cork following their All-Ireland hurling final yesterday. The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority of 'massaging' driver testing figures. Brian shares his experience of living with tinnitus.

    Tinnitus - Should the voting age be lowered? - All-Ireland final build up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 69:19


    Listeners share their experiences of dealing with tinnitus. Some feel the voting age should be lowered to 16 while others strongly disagree. Listeners are excited for the All-Ireland Senior hurling Championship final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend.

    Back to school costs - Rosslare rescue - Public toilets - Hobbies at a later age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 72:40


    Further reaction to the €1450 back to school cost being reported. Three young fishermen helped to rescue swimmers who had gotten into distress in Rosslare Harbour. Many people feel the standard of public toilets in Ireland could be better. Milda and Brian tell us about the hobbies they took up a little later in life.

    Car damage - Back to school costs - Restricted dogs in apartment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 62:54


    Listeners are frustrated at people damaging cars in car parks and not leaving their details. Marie wonders if the €1450 back to school cost being reported is exaggerated. Emma has to find a new home for her staffordshire bull terrier.

    Snake rescue - Trump's tariffs - Cost of living - Holiday pickpocketing - Ben Healy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 70:40


    Alison saved Roxy's snake in Cork last week. Business owners are nervous about the possible introduction of 30% tariffs next month. Declan has noticed a rise in supermarket prices. Mary Frances was pickpocketed while on holidays. Ben Healy is the first Irishman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France since Stephen Roche.

    Consideration for Cleaners - Tariff Threats - Train etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 70:29


    Listeners are shocked about how little consideration people have for those who clean up after us. Irish businesses are worried about Donald Trump's 30% tarrif threat. Would you ask someone to move out of your seat on the train?

    Live Aid - Songs to psych you up - Viral TikTok - Banana ice cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 69:36


    Yesterday marked 40 years since Live Aid. Listeners share their go to songs that pump them up. Rachel's TikTok of how she got a better view for a picture in Cobh has gone viral. Martin is upset he can't find banana ice cream anywhere anymore.

    Corporal punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 70:22


    Listeners give their reaction to corporal punishment not being included in the Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country.

    Corporal punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 68:50


    Listeners give their reaction to corporal punishment not being included in the Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country. 

    Near death experiences - Sexual abuse in schools investigation - Sheep attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 62:17


    Listeners share their near death experiences. The Government is to establish a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country. Niamh explains the trauma of her sheep suffering dog attacks.

    The importance of defibrillation - Catering on trains - Emissions tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 66:07


    Liam explains how he was brought back to life after collapsing on a pitch while refereeing a match. Philip is very annoyed there is no catering service on the Dublin/Sligo train. Should an emissions tax on the agriculture sector be introduced?

    Gambling addiction - Potential tractor driving test - Happy 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 63:11


    Esther shares her story of dealing with her gambling addiction. Listeners give their reaction to the possible introduction of a tractor driving test. Mick looks back on his J1 in the 70s.

    Michael D Higgins portrait - Car insurance as a volunteer - Diogo Jota RIP - Aftermath of cancer - Cafe prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 58:15


    Noel is unhappy that a portrait of Michael D Higgins has been removed from Belfast City Hall. Listeners who volunteer are having issues getting car insurance. Liverpool fan Daire Gorman reacts to the death of Diogo Jota. Grainne explains what it's like to deal with multiple cancer diagnosis. Liam on why he has to increase prices at his cafe.

    College fees - Castro the dog - Brother Kevin Crowley RIP - Spouse going deaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 67:41


    Listeners give their reaction to the decision to increase University fees. Fiona in Brussels is wondering how she is going to get her dog Castro home. Reaction to the death of Brother Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin. Hannah outlines the journey she and her husband have been on as he has lost his hearing.

    AI tour guides, Online job applications, Slushy machines, Lorry mirrors, college fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:36


    Discussion and debate with Philip Boucher-Hayes

    Joe Duffy's last Liveline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 71:32


    Joe Duffy is joined by friends, fans, and well-wishers as he says goodbye to Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.

    Brendan O'Carroll - Mountain rescue - Goodbye Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 67:13


    Actor and comedian Brendan O'Carroll joins the programme to wish Joe a happy retirement. Tina recounts how she saved someone hiking up Carrauntoohil. Listeners get in touch to wish Joe all the best in his retirement.

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