Joe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Discussion and debate with Philip Boucher-Hayes
Joe Duffy is joined by friends, fans, and well-wishers as he says goodbye to Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.
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.
Listeners get in touch with their memories of the Noyeks fire in 1972.
Mark Leen shares his experience of living with epilepsy. Many listeners are not happy with the use of e-scooters on footpaths. A 59-year-old British woman has died of rabies after getting "scratched" by a stray puppy in Morocco. Mike's wife who died just over two weeks ago is donating her body to medical research.
Joanna Grabczak explains how she suffered an acid attack in December 2020. Clare has bees in her house which she cannot get rid of and Steve Gallagher from Swarms.ie gives some advice. Dennis in Cork is frustrated by people using e-scooters at speed on footpaths. We catch up with Alexandra Trotsenko who spoke to the show in 2011
More listeners share their stories of verbal and physical attacks in Dublin City. Would you donate your body to science when you die? People are being encouraged never to vandalise ringbouys.
Lisa was recently on a Dublin Bus that did not service Killinarden in Tallaght where she lives meaning she had to walk home. Feminist writer Laura Bates. Theresa's cat Ophelia was unfortunately recently killed by dogs.
Violence appears to be on the rise in Dublin city centre. Mick is not happy about the disabled parking bays in Westport, Co. Mayo. Small business owners are frustrated with the high costs they are facing. Listeners share their stories of organ donation following new legislation coming into effect this week.
Ismail and Sami speak to us as Iran strikes Israel as loud explosions are heard in Tehran. Listeners get in touch with their stories as opt-out organ donation act comes into effect. Rosario is on the hunt for the person who sent her a box of Erin mushroom soup when she was pregnant 36 years ago.
Ellie explains how she was attacked in Dublin last week. Work is under way to seal off part of the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway. Grainne explains how bottles and cans that her GAA Club were collecting were stolen. John in Wexford is still on the hunt for some Guinness Books of World Records to complete his collection.
Listeners get in touch in relation to the penalty shootout that decided the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final between Cork and Limerick on Saturday. People are frustrated as foxes are damaging gardens as people continue to feed them.
Discussion and debate with Katie Hannon.
Aileen Crean O'Brien is part of a programme that rewards Kenmare tourists who help out. Athy band IF have featured on the Netflix series 'Ginny and Georgia'. Brian Wilson, the legendary musician and Beach Boys co-founder died yesterday aged 82. John Lenihan had over €1,000 worth of electric fencing stolen from his farm.
Mick and Olivia have successfully given up a lifetime habit thanks to a HSE programme. Keith was the victim of a phishing attack that has locked him out of Facebook pages, including one that was a memorial to his son. Cian Cardiff tellls us all about a rare white stork that has been sighted in Wexford
70-year-old Eileen, who has rented her property for 11 years, has to leave by November as her landlord is selling. Fiona's application for Irish citizenship has been stalled by an odd error on a birth certificate. Are short shorts back in fashion for men? Ann Marie Gannon gives her verdict. Would you spend €50,000 on a wedding?
Amanda Brunker on Mark McAnaw being jailed for 11 years for the harassment of her and two other journalists. More listeners react to the RTÉ Investigates programme that highlighted poor care in some of the country's nursing homes.
Listeners react to last night's RTÉ Investigates programme looking into the care in our nursing homes.