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Joe 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 joe@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
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RTE Ireland
Description:
Joe 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 joe@rte.ie. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1.45-3pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Twitter:
@talktojoe1850
Language:
English
Contact:
1850 715 815
Website:
http://www.rte.ie/
Email:
joe@rte.ie
Episodes
The trauma of theft - SEAI Grant red tape
5/2/2025
Listeners got in touch with the show to tell their stories of the traumatic after-effects of burgalry. Susan discusses the difficulties she has had accessing an SEAI grant
Duration:01:07:31
SEAI Portal oversight - Bursary available for gaelscoil - Sheep Dog training - Sensory Hairdresser - Thank you
5/1/2025
We hear from a listener who used a solar pannel installer from the SEAI portal Do you fancy sending your child to quaint rural Gaelscoil? Listeners get in touch about the complexities and benefits of sheep dog training. Hair salons for those with autism.
Duration:01:06:43
Is Pierce Brosnan's Kerry accent good or bad? - Keeping up with the May eve traditions - Sensory hair cuts
4/30/2025
Listeners sound off about Pierce's accent in his latest show Mobland Time to sprinkle the holy water across the fields! A listener gets in touch about their need for an autism friendly barber for their son.
Duration:01:07:48
Drones are a nuisance - Supersitions about Red head - Missing Uilleann Pipes
4/29/2025
Listeners continue to call into the show with their concerns around Drones. Has Jack Lowden broken down barriers for red haired folks and how suspicious are irish people about them? Siobhan got in touch with the show to appeal for help after her beloved pipes were stolen as she was visiting her dying brother in hospital.
Duration:01:08:57
Attack by drone users - Shoplifting increase across the country - Spain and Portugal power outage - CIE Pensions
4/28/2025
Colm talks to a lady who was assaulted by tourists using a drone. Shopkeepers across the country got in touch with the show about the increase of shoplifting. There is a massive power outage across Spain and Portugal. Pensioners who worked for CIE had had no increase in their pensions for years.
Duration:01:09:03
Driving Test Delays - Fireblight Concers
4/24/2025
Listeners got in touch with their frustrations concerning the length of time people are having to wait to sit a driving test. Maurice is a Co. Tipperary farmer who is eager to highlight the dangers of Fireblight and what we shoulld be doing to protect the country's biodiversity.
Duration:00:33:11
Remembering Michael O'Brien
4/23/2025
Tipperary Councillor Richie Molloy remembers Michael O'Brien, a former mayor of Clonmel who reached national prominence when he recalled his experience of abuse during Questions and Answers in 2009.
Duration:00:44:24
Remembering Pope Francis - Severed Finger
4/22/2025
JJ Casey met Pope Francis three years ago on his honeymoon in Rome and it was an emotional moment for him. Simon Moore, who is a self-employed plumber, severed his finger recently.
Duration:01:10:13
Celebrating Chocolate
4/18/2025
Katie Blackwood, Historian in residence with Dublin City Council, hosted an afternoon of chat and memories in Coolock library last August. At the event, she spoke to people who had worked at the famous Cadbury's factory in Coolock. We'll hear from some of them and celebrate all things chocolate.
Duration:01:07:56
Unsung GAA Players
4/17/2025
Callers tell Joe which GAA players they believe deserve more recognition.
Duration:01:09:16
1979 Glen Of Imaal Explosion - Rails Over Ales
4/16/2025
Ron and Gary survived the tragic explosion which occurred at the Glen Of Imaal on the 14th April 1979. Kate inadvertently learned that her pub, The Venue, is to be demolished for the construction of the Cork Luas.
Duration:01:10:34
Minister For Health Answers Your Questions - I Thought My Eircode Would Be Enough - Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Driving Test?
4/15/2025
Minister For Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill answers listener's questions regarding the roll-out of State-funded HRT. Mary was told her parcel had an insufficeient address. Susan's son has been waiting 7 months for a driving test.
Duration:01:10:34
The Young Rory McIlroy - "ADHD Is Not A Trend" - Bleeding Bald Head
4/14/2025
Gerry Kelly interviewed a driven Rory when he was 9 years old. Lisa was perturbed by Mary Butler's description of ADHD. Brendan shaved his head as normal but his head was cut to bits.
Duration:01:08:57
Foreign Vessels In Irish Waters - Patrick, The Vanishing Vent Man - From Dates To Playmates - Roger Casement Banner Left Behind
4/11/2025
Patrick was concerned about Russian ships in Irish waters. Betty let a workman in who claimed he had to fix a vent in her bathroom. Marie did internet dating, went on hundreds of dates, wrote a book about it and is now engaged. Dave left his banner for the Roger Casement Summer School on a train.
Duration:01:09:26
Are 2025's Leaving Cert Students Disadvantaged? - Sean Paul's Short Show - Dad Saved His Life
4/10/2025
Margaret believe it is unfair that this year's Leaving Cert students grades will be marked under reduced grade adjustments. Ruth's daughter was disappointed by Tuesday's Sean Paul concert at 3Arena. Gary's brother, Sean Óg, collapsed on the couch and was brought back to life by his father, Sean.
Duration:01:05:08
Racist Busking Incident - Kerry Wildfires - Baby's Prize Bonds - Pharma Fears
4/9/2025
Caitlin, a busker, and her mother Alice were the victims of a hate incident in Wexford. Hilary and Máire live close to a wildfire break-out in Kerry. Barry is struggling to purchase prize bonds for his 3-month granddaughter. John explains how Pfizer transformed Ringaskiddy.
Duration:01:08:49
Baldoyle's Banned Benches - The Disappearance Of Wildlife
4/8/2025
Michael put three benches on the Baldoyle seafront but Fingal County Council have removed them. Liam believes ride-on lawnmowers are destroying Irish fauna.
Duration:01:08:55
The Tone Of The Plot
4/7/2025
Would you pay a premium to be buried closer to Wolfe Tone?
Duration:01:09:36
Park At Your Peril - Cock-A-Hoopoe - This Used To Be My Playground - Power Struggle - Fuelling Frustrations - Bagged & Delivered
4/4/2025
Paul has witnessed two car break-ins at the Phoenix Park. Jim observed a couple of African Hoopoes mating. Bruno's unofficial playground has to be dismantled. Nicola explains the diffculties she had setting up enduring power of attorney for her mother. Callers describe their petrol pump mishaps. Rebecca tells a good samaritan story.
Duration:01:09:40
Fuelish Mistake - Spirited Out Of The Country
4/3/2025
Paula accidentally put diesel into her car instead of petrol. Peter's distillery will now be facing US tariffs.
Duration:01:09:03