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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.
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Dublin, Ireland
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RTE Ireland
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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.
Twitter:
@talktojoe1850
Language:
English
Contact:
1850 715 815
Website:
http://www.rte.ie/
Email:
joe@rte.ie
Episodes
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
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