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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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Olympic champion Kellie Harrington
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourOur latest gold medalist Kellie Harrington was celebrated by the Liveline listeners in poetry and song.
Pink Pigeons -Veronica Guerin Murder-25 years on
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourPink pigeons in Roscommon - gender reveal, weddings or magic shows and 25 years since the murder of Veronica Guerin... does her brother believe in redemption?
The Mammy of Irish Boxing- Sexism in the music industry- Cancelled holiday-Ambulance Wait Times-Waiting for care-Cow down
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoe chats to Anna Moore. She was singled out by Olympian Kelly Harrington for thanks and described as the Mammy of Irish boxing, sexism in the music business, a canceled holiday looking for a dentist and Peter tells an extraordinary tale of the cow who fell from a cliff
Archbishop of Dublin says communion and confirmation ban seen as discriminatory-Family Reunion- Ambulance Wait Times
August 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourListeners react to the Archbishop of Dublin's decision to allow communions and confirmations go ahead despite Government guidelines to the contrary. Carol is from the USA and has come to Ireland to meet family she's only discovered she has.More stories from people who've had long waits for ambulances.
GAA Players and Tattoos- Children of Priests- Ambulance wait times
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourTom Corr is very annoyed at GAA players with Tattoos.Vincent Doyle and Michael McGuirk are both the sons of priests. Alice 's partner sat for over three hours in an ambulance, outside a hospital.
Michelle Smith de Bruin breaks her silence and Joe discuss past Olympians - Random Attacks - To cull or not to cull
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMichelleSmith deBruin broke her silence and defends her 1996 Gold Medals. Peter was attacked at St Stephen's Green. Shane is frustrated that he can't open his bowling alley Callers talked to Joe about some of our early Olympians To cull or not to cull - is it the best option for animal?
Shark Catch Outrage- Unprovoked attacks
July 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourDeidre was outraged by a photograph on social media of a thresher shark caught off the south coast of Ireland and Anjali Sharma and Jhankrut Priyadarshi were attacked in St Stephen's Green last Monday.
Hoax Bookings- Joseph Marmion- Items stolen from Campervan -Where has Dublin Bus livery and bus stops gone
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourHoax bookings to restaurants around the country, more stories of Joseph Marmion and the 'lurid' livery of Transport For Ireland.
Sexually Harassed at work - Jesuit Draft Report on Joseph Marmion-Stories from a travelling cinema
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourSexual harassment at a teenager's summer job. The Jesuit response to paedophile priest Joseph Marmion. Stories from a travelling cinema.
Show Funerals- Refused Toilet Entry - Heatwave Poem
July 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourFr Hugh Kavanagh who conducted the funeral of Dean Maguire and he says that he does not believe the funeral was hijacked. Antoinette was refused access to toilet facilities to change the nappy of her adult child in the Victoria Hotel Galway and a heatwave poem.
Doagh Famine Village- Paddling Pool- 75 Years Married
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourDoagh Famine Museum in Donegal has been criticised by a UCD academic. Listeners give us their reaction. Brian lives in an apartment complex in Dublin city. But when he erected a paddling pool on the grounds for the children he was told to get rid of it. Tess and David Steedman have been married for 75 years.
Long Term Effect On Being Burgled - M&S and Brexit- Howth Fires - Councillor at the age of 91
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's show, callers spoke about the long-term effect being burgled has on people. tHE Issues that BREXIT is bringing to M&S stories in the Republic and Northern Ireland, Howth Fires and Cllr Ian McGarvey is 91 and still working.
"Blood is thicker than water"-Aunt of Dean Maguire speaks
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAn aunt of the late Dean Maguire talks to Joe about the public reaction to his funeral.
Disbelief at Funeral Behaviour
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers react to scenes from the funerals of Maguire, Graham Taylor & Carl Freeman
Breastfeeding mum turned away at vaccine center-Planning Difficulties-shocked by-standards describe funeral
July 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMum Caoimhe Proud Murphy explains how she was turned away at a vaccine center because she had her baby with her. Listeners shared their stories of trying to get planning permission where they live and Callers were terrified when confronted by anti-social behaviour by a Dublin funeral cortege.
Securing Planning for One Off House
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourListeners tell us the problems they've had in building one off houses up and down the country.
Carbon Emissions and Peggy Dell Needs Headstone
July 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers talk about reducing your carbon emissions and Peggy Dell needs a headstone.
One size doesn't fit all
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers to Liveline discuss their annoyance at inconsistent clothes sizes.
Taking off the runner up medal-Can't get insurance -Summer Camps
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourWere the English soccer team disrespectful to take off their runners-up medals at Wembley? Stephen Fitzgerald is closing his Aqua Splash water park because he can't get insurance and some callers appear to be confused surrounding restrictions on summer camps
Love Island or Fake Island
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJane think's Love Island is Fake Island because there are too many people with perfect teeth, bum lifts, boob jobs and lip filler.
Footballs Coming Home- Supporting our Neighbours
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourOn today's show, Louise has lived in Ireland for 20 years. She supports Ireland in all fixtures, but she would also like to support England in the Euros, as she is originally from there. However, she doesn't feel able to hang up a flag or wear her England top. We spoke to others on their feeling about supporting England.
Sexual abuse and harassment
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourListeners share their stories of sexual abuse and harassment.
Cat-fished- Weeds- Death Cafe and Music Therapy
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCatfished online. Hillbilly Gardeners. Death Cafes. Music Therapy.
-Burglary changes life-Catalytic Converter Stolen at the NCT centre- Transitioning -Downsizing
July 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAfter a traumatic burglary, Margaret Kennedy, changed her life, dramatically. The Catalytic Converter was stolen from Sean's car - at the NCT centre. Dara McGann tells us about how she is transitioning. More listeners give us their thoughts and experiences with downsizing.
Job but no salary- Parking nightmare for delivery drivers- Reopening on Monday
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourWould you take an unpaid job as a verger in a church in return for free acommodation? Rian is a "white van" delivery driver who feels that his job has become impossible with parking restrictions. Dave McLoughlin is prepared to defy the Government directive and reopen his diner on Monday
Campervans- Cycling- Restaurant- Communions
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMarian says camper vans park up, take over and leave a mess . Pat Mullins had his shoulder broken when knocked off his bike. Rene Meys owner of the Schnitzel Hauz restaurant got a grant from Wexford County Council to purchase outdoor furniture. He is now being told to remove them. Patricia is annoyed her grandchild's communion is cancelled.
Stolen Caravan-Attacked while walking dog- Downsizing
June 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCatriona's newly purchased caravan was stolen. She and her 4 kids were looking forward to a planned holiday which won't now happen. Paul's sister was attacked while walking with her dogs. Marie and Anne live on their own in large enough houses. But they object to attempts to make them downsize as a way of helping the property crisis.
Indoor Dining Delayed
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers react to the Taoiseach's announcement that there will be a delay in the July 5th reopening of indoor hospitality
Deer-Downsizing- Invoice Redirect Fraud
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourDavid Larkin hit a deer with his van. He says it happened on the N7 on his way to Naas. Anne tells Katie about falling victim to Invoice Redirect Fraud. As property prices rise and supply issues remain, Leo Oman says he will only consider downsizing his home if he had somewhere to go.
Domestic Abuse
June 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAnonymous email from a woman who left an abusive relationship after 20 years but now finds herself penniless. Kim, a survivor of domestic abuse reacted to the anonymous letter. Rafal Karaczyn was found guilty of murdering his wife Natalia Karaczyn in their family home. Natalia's sister, Magdalena Mc Morrow shared her story with Katie today.
Deansgrange cemetery
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourParts of Deansgrange cemetery have become overgrown with weeds. Relatives of people buried there are upset.
Wild boar in Kerry
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourToday Katie heard from callers concerned about the family of boar shot in Kerry after being released in the wild. Then callers about pig farming practices and the reasons why they might have been destroyed. One sausage maker has gone vegan, another caller runs a pig farm and explained the importance of keeping infection out of the herd.
Coma-Graduation Cancelled-Cost of Prosthetic Limbs
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourListeners tell Katie about what it's like to be in a coma. Patricia talks about writing an emotional letter to her son. Lynsey highlights the high cost of prosthetic limbs.
GAA Cúl Camp kit- Primary school graduation- Eir upgrade- Smell from pig farm
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMary's asked to pay for a brand new Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp kit, but she has an unused one from last year, Parents disappointed at no in-person graduation ceremonies for school children. Conor's elderly father gets unsolicited offer from Eir to upgrade his TV package and Gerry abandons his home for months because of the smell from pig farm.
Dogs on Beach- Junk Mail - Aviaries Fire
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourDogs could be banned from beaches in Wexford. Our listeners react. Junk Mail. Austin objects to getting lots of unsolicited material through his door.Some of the birds for the Disney film currently being shot in Enniskerry have died in a fire. Ed Drew tells us what happened. Ciara wants to find the owner of a racing pigeon in her back garden.
Grants- Plastic Milk Jug- Hospital Visits
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourDisgruntled artists tell Katie about their failure to secure grants from the Department of Arts. Sally is annoyed after collecting tokens for a free jug from sustainable milk cartons, only to discover that the jug is made of plastic. Family members of hospital patients discuss ongoing Covid visiting restrictions.
Hospital visits- Verbally abused on the Dart- How are retail workers treated?
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourPhilip spoke to Katie about not being able to see his beloved uncle in hospital since Easter due to Covid. Penny was married for 53 years and was only allowed to see her husband twice in a nursing home before he died. We talked about verbal abuse on the Dart. and Ed talked about working in retail and how customers treat you.
Thank you for saving our children- Retailer goes above and beyond- Buzzard Attack-Trucks in Abbeyleix -Mum of drowned son recalls loss
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutesElaine and Geraldine, mothers of the children saved on Bunmahon Beach. Christy Hennessy thanks gentleman's outfitter Eddie Murphy for going above and beyond. Tom McDermott is attacked by a buzzard. Andy Ring has a problem with trucks. Amanda Cambridge tells of losing her son Avery in a drowning accident.
Near Drowning
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourPaul O'Dwyer tells us how he and his family rescued 2 young children from the water in Bunmahon beach yesterday.
Woken by construction noise- Jet Skis and water safety-Bees-Eucharist Shortage - wash your hands
June 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoanna, GP is being kept awake by construction noise. Aaron Foley warns people of the dangers of jet skis, Jack Hogan saves a man from drowning. Philomena has a problem with bees. Sister Fiachra Nutty tells Joe about the struggling Eucharist bread market and Joe says goodbye to the catchphrase of the pandemic, "51551 Wash Your Hands".
Car Repossession-football exclusion and Trinity College
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourA number of people from the Sherriff's Office arrived at Emma's door at 6.45 this morning to repossess her car. She had unpaid tolls. Matt's son was excluded from his football team after they amalgamated a number of teams. Emmanuel Sweeney thinks Trinity is NOT the best university in Ireland, despite it's number one ranking.
Boat houses and houses prices
June 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourJoe spoke to Anthony who had built his own house boat on the canal for him to live in. He was there for three months before Waterways Ireland lifted it and impounded it. Anthony talked about how he believed the boat fulfilled all criteria and couldn't understand why it was taken. Lorna and Andrew talked about how difficult it is to buy a house.
Antisocial Behanviour and Demand for Ransom
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourCallers to Liveline recount anti-social behaviour over the weekend in East Meath and Dublin. ''To get straight to the point, this is a demand for £5 million'' Charlie Bird tells an extraordinary tale of an attempt to hold the Government ransom in 1979
Beautyshop.ie/Good Deeds/The Return of Dancing /Concepta O'Reilly
June 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAoife bought an expensive product on beautyshop.ie, but they all claim the product that arrived from beauty shop.ie was very different to the one they had purchased previously.Liz Lyons spoke about a good deed, return of dancing and Concepta O'Reilly.
Beautyshop.ie // Hospitals & Belongings // Poached Egg Hack Disaster // Scammers Blackmail // Wheelchairs & Outdoor Dining
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourAn update from Katherine who purchased a beauty serum from Beautyshop.ie Callers share stories of belongings going missing in hospitals. Poaching an egg in a microwave hack ended in disaster for a caller. Scammers attempted blackmail. Wheelchair users difficulties in areas that have developed outdoor dining spaces.
Beautyshop.ie - Attacking Sea Gulls
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourKatherine bought an expensive beauty product on BeautyShop.ie. When it eventually arrived, the product smelled strange, the packaging was different to last time. Other callers rang in with their stories of the same website. Linda called in about being terrorised about seagulls in her back garden.
Paying Drug Debts - Good Deeds - Borris Johnsons New Marriage
June 01, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutesPaying Drug Debts - Good Deeds - Borris Johnsons New Marriage
Riverdance: The Animated Adventure - The Price of Bread - Making Your Holy Communion - No Country For Teens
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourLiveline listeners give their opinions on a new animated film of Riverdance. David tells us about the €12 loaf of bread he came across in Maynooth. Kerri's daughter's communion has been cancelled 5 times. Stephen, who's 16, thinks the public are too critical of young people like him.
Postage Costs - Send Love Abroad - Brave Rescue in Clonmel
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourMary tried to send a box of goodies to her daughter in New Zealand. Normally, the box costs around 70 euro. But it now costs 180 euro. Mark who runs Paddy Box, an Irish company which has flourished in the lockdown.John Nallen wanted to thank the fire brigade who saved the life of his son last Thursday after he was swept along a fast-moving river
PIgeon Nets - Getting Work in Hospitality - You Ok Christy
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourTesco are using nets in their store in Wexford to combat the problems caused by pigeon droppings. Some listeners object to the nets. Brian can't get work in the hospitality industry. Christy Fleming tells us about the abuse he suffered in an Industrial school.