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1,087 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJoe Duffy talks to the Irish public about affairs of the day. Have you got a story to tell? If you’d like to talk to Joe on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you. Email [email protected]. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Aonghus McAnally Retires
June 19, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesTribute to Aonghus McAnally on his retirement after 41 years in RTE.
Death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan/Work of Gardaí
June 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourRetired Garda Sergeant John Hynes was on the programme yesterday. Today, he returns to talk about his close friend Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was fatally shot in Roscommon last night. - Abuse survivor Ray Noctor urged people who have experienced sexual abuse to go to the Gardaí.
Civil War Politics
June 16, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutesWith the historic deal to form a new government having been done, is this the end of civil war politics and who actually shot Michael Collins?
Discovered Brother
June 16, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutesGerry Devaney only found out in March that he had a brother who died from malnutrition in a mother and baby home aged 6 months . -
Government Formation
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutesCallers react to the coalition deal agreed today between the Green Party, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.
Sent Back to Brazil
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesMarko Vucak's partner was deported today from Dublin Airport. He tells Joe what happened.
Covid-19: Restaurants
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutesDeirdre Butucci is a business owner in Dublin City Centre, she appeals to the council to let them put seats outside their restaurant.
Recovering from Accident
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutesMilena Nowak from Co. Wexford describes what life is like eight weeks on from an horrific car crash in which her friend tragically died and she suffered life changing injuries.
Sandwich Boards
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesYvonne Fallon, owner of a cafe and bakery called Queen of Tarts, was very upset when asked to remove a sandwich board outside her cafe.
Letter from Mother
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesA mother was devastated to realise her preteen daughter was taking pictures of a sexual nature and posting them on Snapchat.
Callers racism experience in Ireland
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes11 year old Tré and his Mum Ciara talk to Joe about the racism he experiences here in Ireland. Also, Marco Dias recounts the everyday racism he experiences.
Leo fast-tracks Ireland's reopening
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesLive coverage of the latest Government announcement on the easing of Pandemic restrictions. Reaction from Prof Martin Cormican and Dr Tomas Ryan and Drivetime's Barry Lenihan.
Joe speaks to former US Ambassador Samantha Power
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutesJoe speaks to Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to the UN and Pulitzer prize winning author about the ongoing racial tensions in the United States.
Racism in Ireland
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesCathy Agbaje, Michelle Attoh and Elaine Cruz talk to Joe about their experiences of racism in Ireland.
President Trumps response to widespread protests
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutesKelly and Mick discuss President Donald Trump's response to the protests condemning racism and police abuses.
Effect of COVID 19 on publicans and racism in the US and Ireland
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourJohn Harney is a publican who intends re-opening ahead of the Government guidelines. Timi Ogunyemi has been on the receiving end of racism as he grew up in Ireland. Others callers have had similar experiences. Kevin, Ian and Tony, all of whom are working in America, shred their take on the current unrest there.
US Cities rocked by violent protests
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOne week on from the death of George Floyd, US cities have seen some of the worst civil unrest in decades. Joe speaks to callers from across the United States, including actor Brendan O'Carroll.
Radio Moment: Saoirse Ronan & Gerry Ryan
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutesThe late great Gerry Ryan talks to 10 year old Saoirse Ronan who has entered a competition on his show on 2FM in 2004.
Radio Moments
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourBroadcaster Brendan Balfe joined Joe Duffy in Studio 10 to look back over some of his favourite radio memories from a 50 year career.
Yoga Trip
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutesAngela Cronin was in India when the Covid crisis hit. She said she had to cut short her visit because locals blamed her and her fellow travelers for bringing the virus to their country.
Farming Accident
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutesDonal’s son John (25) died in an accident on the farm in 2017. He had been helping Donal on the dairy farm when his quad bike overturned.
Letters
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 3 minutesMore listeners tell us about letters they received from now deceased family members and friends.
Son's Illness
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesCarol's son Luke spent weeks in the National Rehabilitation Hospital after getting an infection when he was 14.
Sil Fox
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutesComedian Sil Fox was today cleared of sexual assault. He talks to Joe.
Ivor Callely
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesIvor Callely talks to Joe about breaking his neck in a biking accident last year.
Covid-19/Letters
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutesLorna's sister Susan died last week of Covid-19. Susan had sent her a letter to say goodbye. Other callers also shared their stories of the impact of letters written in emotional times.
Health Insurance
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesMary, who has private health insurance, is in need of medical attention for her leg but can't get seen by consultants at the moment due to Covid-19.
Covid-19: Inventions
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesConor O'Boyle (www.puttbuddy.ie) and Brendan O'Brien (www.bobfscreens.ie) have created business ideas as a result of the Covid-19 protocols.
Address Mix-Ups
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesMargaret had an ongoing issue with her Eircode due to confusion over 'Lodge' and 'Cottage'.
Covid-19: Funerals/Social Distancing/Businesses
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutesShould Covid restrictions at funerals be relaxed? Some callers, who are recently bereaved, think they should. - Terry was given a HSE leaflet which seems to contradict the 2 metre social distancing rule. - Some hairdressers and beauticians are unsure about bringing forward the date for reopening.
Parcel Deliveries
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutesFrances is getting parcels for her neighbours. This has been going on since the introduction of Eircodes
Inventions in a time of Covid-19
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 4 minutesListeners adapt to the new Covid reality with some interesting inventions and ideas.
Kawasaki Disease
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesThree parents tell Joe about their experience with Kawasaki disease, a condition that mostly affects younger kids.
Leaving Cert
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutesParents, teachers and students tell Joe about their concerns over this year's assessment.
Twinned Cities
May 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourMairead de Staic of the Dingle/ Santa Barbara Sister City Committee talks to Joe about the abrupt ending of their relationship & Cllr Noel McCarthy of Fermoy wants to suspend their twinning with Nowa Deba in Poland.
Trump's handling of the Cornavirus
May 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourListeners are divided on how Donald Trump has dealt with the Coronavirus crisis.
Fionnula Flanagan on Trump, lockdown and everything else
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesAcclaimed Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan talks to Joe from her LA base where she's in lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
"Get'em up there girls" callers react to new TV advert
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutesCallers talk to Joe about a TV advert for Tampax which is running at the moment. Some callers find the phrase "Get 'em up there, girls" offensive while others find the ad's message very educational.
Covid-19: Day Centre
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutesOrla's daughter has been unable to attend her regular day centre during the Covid crisis.
Buzzard Poisonings
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutesHarold Kingston is a farmer in Cork and he says the finger of blame is being incorrectly pointed at farmers after 23 buzzards were found dead in the area.
Covid-19: Retailers
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutesSmall retailers are unhappy that some large grocery stores are selling clothes and other homeware items.