Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Networks:
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
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
Shaven And Stirred - Unphased By Tariffs - Lambs To The Slaughter
4/2/2025
Anne is upset by a TV ad which shows women shaving their pubic hair. Martin is optimistic that his business can still grow in the states, despite any tariffs. Ann's sheep were attacked by four dogs.
Duration:01:09:52
Tariff Trouble: What Lies Ahead? - Liam Whelan & The Busby Babes - The Importance of Bowel Checks - Protect Ya Head
4/1/2025
Michael's business is already affected by the expected US tariffs. John Whelan's brother, Liam Whelan, was killed in The Munich Air Disaster of 1958. Val wants the age group who have access to free bowel checks to be expanded. Eddie is worried about the number of people cycling without helmets.
Duration:01:09:40
Noisy Train Passengers - Urinating in Public
3/31/2025
Callers talk of the need for quiet carriages, giving examples of train travel across the world as well as at home... Listeners tell their stories of disgust of people urinating in public...
Duration:01:09:46
Best Gigs Ever!
3/28/2025
Callers reminisce about their favourite concerts.
Duration:01:05:31
Fungi The Dolphin Airport? - Prepping For Disaster - Irish English Words
3/27/2025
Who should Kerry Airport be named after? Daniel O'Connell? Tom Crean? Peig Sayers? Frank is prepared for severe incidents which might occur. Pat shares some English words which are unique to certain regions of Ireland.
Duration:01:09:59
Disenchanted With The Dáil - I Can't Pick Up My Grandson - Trainers, Runners, Tackies, Gutties - The Big Snow Of 1947
3/26/2025
Listeners express their disappointment with government inaction. Jim explains the impact a stroke has had on his life. Callers discuss different terms for running shoes, and other regional variants for different words. Brian tells local stories which occurred during the great months-long snow of 1947.
Duration:01:08:49
Is It You or Yo? Ewe Decide - The Housing Drought - No Sleep, More Sheep
3/25/2025
How should the word 'ewe' be pronounced? And what other regional variants are there for different words? A listener has mortgage approval for €500,000 but can't find a house in Dublin. Sheep farmers who are currently in the lambing season explain the long hours and hard work involved.
Duration:01:12:09
Families Of The Disappeared - Speaking Rights Row - Sheep Attacks - Community Midwives Of Yore
3/24/2025
Dympna Kerr is the sister of Columba McVeigh, one of the four Disappeared still to be found. As the Dáil prepares to reconvene, callers discuss the ongoing arguments over TD's speaking rights. Dessie is a sheep farmer and his flock has experienced attacks from dogs. Marian and Eileen remember the handywomen from their families.
Duration:01:07:27
The Handywomen Of Ireland - Kate O'Connor Wins Silver
3/21/2025
Handywomen were the early midwifes of Ireland. Katie speaks to callers about their family members who delivered children in the early 20th Century. Katie speaks to Katie O'Connor's Dad & trainer, Michael, about her pentathlon silver medal win at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.
Duration:01:11:14
Remembering Eddie Jordan - Disability Flyer - The Cure chaos
3/20/2025
Callers including John Watson remember the late Eddie Jordan. Patricia tells her story of travelling solo for the first time. “Gardaí clash with punk rockers” fans remember The Cure playing Cork on Monday 25 May 1981.
Duration:01:07:30
The Pain Of Endometriosis - Brick & Mortar Magic
3/19/2025
Callers talk about the joy of shopping in small local shops. Noelle has been experiencing severe pain since her first period.
Duration:01:11:51
Teenage Endometriosis - Puppy Poo Problem - My Parents Really Loved Each Other After All
3/18/2025
Nikita is 18 and has been suffering with severe pain for over 3 years. Darren counted 33 bags of dog poo during his 250 metre walk in the Phoenix Park. Nell was surprised by the letter she found recently that her father wrote to her mother, just before she died.
Duration:01:09:00
Irish Collectibles & Curios
3/15/2025
Joe is joined by Dr. Daryl Hendley Rooney of the Little Museum of Dublin. They speak to listeners about the unusual Irish collectibles they own.
Duration:01:10:25