Liveline
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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Episodes
1916 Medals
September 12, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutesMartin Holles, who is Bernard's grandson, today took possession of 2 medals which were found in the wardrobe of a Liveline listener.
Missing Man
September 12, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutesMadeline Grozier-Shaw is appealing for help to find her husband Duncan who went missing in Spain yesterday.
GAA Abuse
September 12, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutesAmerican comedian Josh Pray tells us about the abuse he got after attending the All Ireland football final.
1916 Medals
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutesMarie Kenny and her daughter Noeleen got in touch about two medals that she found in a wardrobe that she bought...in the 70's! The 1916 and War of Independence medals belonged to a Bernard Parker and his adopted daughter.
DNR
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesHelena and her husband had made a pact to ensure, when the time came, that they would have as quick, peaceful and painless death as possible. However when her husband became ill she was heartbroken when the situation and control was taken out of her hands. Other callers got in touch to share their story.
Assisted Dying
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourDamien witnessed his terminally ill niece end her life with Dignitas in Switzerland. Liveline callers both for and against the idea called the programme.
Assisted Dying
September 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourOrla was diagnosed with MS 21 years ago. She's 44 now and has been living in a nursing home for the last year. She wants assisted dying to be legalised in Ireland.
Something About Mary
September 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourRosita Sweetman received an abusive call from a man objecting to her upcoming exhibition of statues of the Virgin Mary, who she describes as a feminist and a Godess.
Aer Lingus Cheese
September 05, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutesRenowned chef Kevin Thornton was dismayed to discover on a recent Aer Lingus flight that the cheese in the Irish Ploughman's Box was not in fact Irish, as he told Katie.
Rental Property
September 05, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutesCallers react strongly to Kersten Mehl's article in The Irish Times where he advised landlords looking to up their rental income to leave it vacant for two years before putting it back on the market, despite the fact that the country is in the middle of a housing crisis.
Pence Visit
September 03, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutesThe visit of American Vice-President Pense to Ireland divided opinion with Liveline listeners.
Fly Tipping
September 02, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutesMore stories from people who confront people who are dumping their rubbish illegally.
Urinating in Public
September 02, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutesPat came across a child urinating behind a door in Penney's Shop in Drogheda during the recent Fleadh. Other listeners join the conversation about urinating in public.
Knock Shrine
August 29, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesKnock is no longer considered a tourist attraction. Some listeners are unhappy.
Teaching Ad
August 28, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutesA recent ad for the Institute of Education in Dublin "Better teachers, better results" annoyed teacher Pat McKenna.
Scams
August 28, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutesSiobhán fell victim to a very sophisticated All Ireland ticket scammer who even sent her a video from inside Croke Park.
Murder
August 28, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutesFr Sean McDonagh gave us more information about life on the missions and the death of Fr Rufus Halley.
Thefts in Car Parks
August 27, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutesBernadette rang to warn listeners about a scam that's happening in Portarlington. She was distracted whilst returning her shopping trolley in the car park of a large supermarket and about €200 cash was robbed from her purse which was in the boot of her car.
Rose of Tralee
August 27, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesCallers were in touch to complain about something they saw on last nights Rose of Tralee. The Dublin Rose had her dog on stage and when a Dublin jersey was thrown onto the stage, Dáithí used it to pretend to wipe up dirty dog business!
Busking
August 26, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesCaller Paul rang Liveline to express concern about a child busking on Grafton Street in Dublin. He believes she is only 6 or 7 years old.
Murder on the Missions
August 26, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutesAuthor Jean Harrington spoke to Joe about her book 'Murder in the Missions'.
Irish Rail Fines
August 23, 2019 12:00 - 17 minutesJacqueline's son is heading to court after a dispute over his ticket on Iarnród Éireann.
The Case Of The Missing Postman
August 23, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutesBroadcaster Fachtna Ó Drisceoil has written a book about the unsolved murder of postman Larry Griffin in 1929. We heard from family members and relatives of the investigating Gardaí.
Phone Charges
August 23, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutesRay Reilly was one of many people who have found themselves on the receiving end of premium text charges.
Rescue Efforts
August 22, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesPeter saw a man trying to hang himself from a tree last Friday but acted quickly and saved his life.
Smoking In Public
August 22, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutesClaire is waiting on a new kidney but her chances of getting a transplant are being affected by cigarrette smoke coming from a neighbour's house.
Sex In The Cinema
August 22, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutesAnthony's teenage son was shocked when he witnessed 2 different couples having sex at the cinema.
Finding The Child I Saved?
August 21, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutesFred Corcoran phoned Liveline, as in 1946 he recalls screaming at the Dodder. Concerned at what was going on, he approached the Dodder to see a hand above the water and saved the life of a young child, today Fred wants to find this young girl.
Smoking on Hospital Grounds
August 21, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutesBlathnaid phoned Joe after being appalled by the amount of smokers outside St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin
Food in Killarney
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesMick was annoyed to pay €15.50 for a small portion of fish and chips in a Killarney hotel. Noreen , a former chef, feels they were never paid properly in the industry.
Life Insurance Refusal
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutesEleanor is having difficulty getting mortgage insurance for herself and her husband due to his sleep apnoea.
Alex Living in a Tent
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutesFor almost three years, Alex has been living in a tent in a forest in Ireland, surviving on the goodness of strangers. We heard from callers who have witnessed others living in parks and tents.
The story of 'The Murder of Dr Muldoon'
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutesA priest and his housekeeper abandon a baby girl on the doorstep of a house near the Black Church in Dublin’s north inner city in February 1923. Three local women notice the couple's suspicious behaviour and apprehend them. The two are handed over to the police. Author Ken Boyle spoke to Joe about the story, the book is published by Mercier Press.
Dangerous Amount of Passengers on Weekend Trains
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutesJoe heard from Mike, Brendan, Duncan, Sandra and Robert who all travelled separately on trains over the weekend and complained of too many passengers being on-board.
Price & Quality of Food Across Ireland
August 19, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutesEileen, phoned Joe after paying €9.30 for a glass of wine in Mallow while Stephanie paid €6.50 for a Croissant and Betty came to blows over a €20 Irish Stew that just consisted of meat and gravy. Stephen bought a pint of Orange for more than a pint of Guinness at the price of €6
Learner Driver
August 15, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutesGrace sometimes uses her learner-driver son's car which has L-Plates. She says the abuse she gets from other motorists is unacceptable.
e-Flow
August 15, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutesDeirdre got a penalty notice from Eflow because they say she used the M50 without paying. But she says she had over €20 credit in her prepaid Payzone account. However, unbeknownst to her, your credit is wiped after 6 months. She says this is unfai
Renting
August 15, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutesClare, a landlord, says the auctioneer tells her she could get nearly €200 per month more in rent. However she's in a Rent Pressure Zone and cannot legally increase the price by that much.
Bag Snatched
August 13, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutesFrances was getting a lovely makeover in Arnotts in Dublin when her handbag was containing her purse and jewellery was stolen from under her nose in a split second.