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Lisa was recently on a Dublin Bus that did not service Killinarden in Tallaght where she lives meaning she had to walk home. Feminist writer Laura Bates. Theresa's cat Ophelia was unfortunately recently killed by dogs.
Violence appears to be on the rise in Dublin city centre. Mick is not happy about the disabled parking bays in Westport, Co. Mayo. Small business owners are frustrated with the high costs they are facing. Listeners share their stories of organ donation following new legislation coming into effect this week.
Ismail and Sami speak to us as Iran strikes Israel as loud explosions are heard in Tehran. Listeners get in touch with their stories as opt-out organ donation act comes into effect. Rosario is on the hunt for the person who sent her a box of Erin mushroom soup when she was pregnant 36 years ago.
Ellie explains how she was attacked in Dublin last week. Work is under way to seal off part of the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway. Grainne explains how bottles and cans that her GAA Club were collecting were stolen. John in Wexford is still on the hunt for some Guinness Books of World Records to complete his collection.
Listeners get in touch in relation to the penalty shootout that decided the Munster Senior Hurling Championship final between Cork and Limerick on Saturday. People are frustrated as foxes are damaging gardens as people continue to feed them.
Aileen Crean O'Brien is part of a programme that rewards Kenmare tourists who help out. Athy band IF have featured on the Netflix series 'Ginny and Georgia'. Brian Wilson, the legendary musician and Beach Boys co-founder died yesterday aged 82. John Lenihan had over €1,000 worth of electric fencing stolen from his farm.
Mick and Olivia have successfully given up a lifetime habit thanks to a HSE programme. Keith was the victim of a phishing attack that has locked him out of Facebook pages, including one that was a memorial to his son. Cian Cardiff tellls us all about a rare white stork that has been sighted in Wexford
70-year-old Eileen, who has rented her property for 11 years, has to leave by November as her landlord is selling. Fiona's application for Irish citizenship has been stalled by an odd error on a birth certificate. Are short shorts back in fashion for men? Ann Marie Gannon gives her verdict. Would you spend €50,000 on a wedding?
Amanda Brunker on Mark McAnaw being jailed for 11 years for the harassment of her and two other journalists. More listeners react to the RTÉ Investigates programme that highlighted poor care in some of the country's nursing homes.
Listeners react to last night's RTÉ Investigates programme looking into the care in our nursing homes.
Listeners from around the country share their stories about how they are saving the local amenities in their rural areas. We hear from more women who have suffered from postnatal depression.
Keith contacted the programme after he was caught up in a quite shocking incident of anti-social behaviour in Dublin City over the weekend. Listeners share their experiences of dealing with postnatal depression. Fr. Brian D'Arcy speaks to Katie after turning 80 over the weekend and various people get in touch to wish him well.
Philomena has to quit her job as a school warden despite no desire to do so. Danielle has been a Metallica fan since primacy school. Buchra's son Mohammad was grievously wounded in a bombing in Khan Younis, but received treatment in Crumlin. Dara Ó Cinnéide's guide dog Hansen retired after eight years of duty.
Callers are shocked by behaviour of tourists at monument and attractions. Anne Lynch is back with the kayakers who rescued her dog in Howth. Oliver Dylan has a universal toilet key but unfortunately it's not working at Westland Row station. Christine Dunne explains how the community rallied around after her father's death.
Dr. Ali Al Najjar who lives and works as a medic in Sligo explains the horror that has been enflicted upon his family in Gaza.
Anne Lynch shares the remarkable story of how her dog Rollie was saved after falling off a cliff in Howth. Should children still be forced to wear school uniforms, particularly at exam time? Josephine wises private drivers would stop using bus lanes after her ambulance was delayed by people in them.
Emily and Hayley explain their situations in relation to being advised that their children need surgery. Nigel is shocked there are no toilets on new trains. Should more facilities be provided for people in campervans? Is the Movember prostate cancer prick test ad over the top?
Why do interviews for teaching posts have to be done in person? Listeners get in touch with their stories of losing their pets. Gorse fires were seen across the country over the weekend. School secretaries are calling for fairness when it comes to pensions. They say they are not entitled to the same as their teacher colleagues.
Following the news that former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer listeners share their stories of dealing with the disease. Tom and Harry Fleming from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon are off to see Brighton v Liverpool in the Premier League at the Amex tonight as Harry is the official Liverpool mascot.
Listeners tell us about their county songs and what makes them so important. We're also joined by some special guests.
Martin in Letterkenny is shocked the town's Tourist Office isn't open until June and Christine is disppointed she can't visit Skellig Michael this weekend. Paul and Liam are worried a clampdown on sandwich board and bollard signs could hit their business. More listeners give their stories of suffering hair loss while receiving cancer treatment.
Katie speaks to JJ Walsh - The Irish Times chess columnist who is retiring after 70 years and callers get in touch to pay tibute following his great stint. Following on from yesterday callers get in touch with details of their massive record collections. More callers speak about the joy and satisfaction in being part of amateur drama groups.
Frank Lynch and John Nevin on Louth's win in the Leinster Senior Football Championship yesterday. Padraic got in touch with the show as he's hoping to give away some of his dad's massive collection of classical records. Paul Mescal Senior on the joy and benefits people can get from amateur drama.
Do our GAA players show their proper respect to the Anthem and Flag? How Amateur drama brings people together. Men got in touch with the show to share their experience with Penile cancer and how hard it is to share it with the people around them. Susan told us about her rush to St Peters Basillica to see the new Pope come out.
"Its so important to get checked" men share stories of Penile cancer - Chair thrown at David Gray concert - The art of Draughts - Joe Duffy announces his retirement from Liveline
Joe spoke to David Carr the creater of the math app Pi-Squared. Listeners got in touch of their memories of their time with weightwatchers. How do you dispose of old crutches and wheelchairs. A listener gets in touch about how much smaller airplane seats have become over the last few years.
A listener got in touch to discuss how despite booking flights with extra legroom and paying extra, he keeps getting moved to normal seats. The captain of a cambridge team on University Challenge is an Irishman from Portobello Dublin. A listener got in touch to talk about how difficult all the paper work after their husband died has been.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael put three benches on the Baldoyle seafront but Fingal County Council have removed them. Liam believes ride-on lawnmowers are destroying Irish fauna.
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.
Paula accidentally put diesel into her car instead of petrol. Peter's distillery will now be facing US tariffs.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Callers talk about the joy of shopping in small local shops. Noelle has been experiencing severe pain since her first period.
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.
Tony Walsh's daughter Anneke was a victim of false imprisonment in Dublin city centre in 2018 // Following Susan Plower's story about over 500 poison pen letters being sent to her, her sister and brother-in-law tell of how they are also being targeted.
Susan has received over 500 poison pen letters since 2020 and still doesnt know their source...
Laura was pregnant with twins but Sophie died two hours after she was born. Callers discuss songs about armageddon and the fear of nuclear war. Eileen works in The Gravediggers and her picture is being sent up to space.
Callers discuss the relevance of Barry McGuire's song 'Eve Of Destruction' in today's political climate. Should Irish people use Irish more on an everyday basis? Gerry avoids Dorset Street as he brings tours from Dublin Airport to the City Centre.
Brian believes Riverdance should make a stand regarding their Kennedy Center shows. Cara believes the NHS is allowing too many people to receive weight loss drugs for free. Pat is having issues getting solictors to sign off on Power Of Attorney. Paul explai ns that time depends on where you are. Mike's charity was offered a free piano.
Collette O'Leary recounts her run-in with the jailed serial fraudster. Joe remembers the late, great poet, Pat Ingoldsby. Margaret Cotter used the post as a means to ward off loneliness. Tom bemoans how communions break the family's bank.
Callers share stories of their children who cannot stomach most foods due to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Pat Walsh sends postcards to strangers in all four corners of the Earth.
Barrie hates when people refer to St. Patrick's Day as St. Paddy's Day. Anne remembers poet and raconteur, Pat Ingoldsby. Stephen says antisocial behaviour has gone out of control on Moore Street. Laura Ruth believes foxes are misunderstood. Callers describe their experiences of using Ozempic and Saxenda.
Vladimir is proud of President Zelenskyy. Callers describe their experiences with Ozempic. Philip is delighted Kevin Dundon was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars. Tony was amazed when he saw the sky covered in wild geese, moving in formation.
Brendan Courtney, from outside A&E, describes last night's attack on him. Aidan has always wanted to hear a radio recording of his Dad singing. Bríd won a competition for writing a limerick anout Miwadi. Sue's husband wrote the 'Just One Cornetto' jingle. Friends and family discuss Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
Ruth is hunting for a 1986 Comfies nappy ad which she starred in as a baby. Dermot tells the story of his parent's health during the Covid lockdowns. Joe chats to people who started projects during Covid and never gave them up.
Listeners discuss the best places in Ireland to view a murmuration. Callers describe their experiences of the Covid era and the impact it still has on them. Meme was looking for a coat which had been left in a stranger's car by mistake. The stranger has now been located!
Joe speaks to people who lost family members during the pandemic. Listeners describe what it was like to lose their sense of smell. Meme's mother got into the wrong car and left her coat there. Dáithí applied to become a guard 3 years ago and has just heard they are still considering him
Joe talks to people who have had brushes with scammers but walked away just in time. Listeners remember the loved ones they lost and the impact that Covid had on them as we approach the 5 year anniversary.
Abraham's Garda application was rejected for minor hearing loss in one ear. Philip observed men putting heavy bags into a car boot and was then chased away by men with hatchets and hammers. Joe talks to fans of James Bond about his appeal.
Orla's husband has had to send his sample four times for bowel screening. Former guards debate the new changes to fitness testing for Gardaí. Trudy's flight was diverted to Newfoundland for a weekend. Tara Maria is looking for photos of people who experienced the War Of Independence.
Callers discuss the idea of relaxing planning regulations on back garden buildings. Joe talks to Tersa Burke about Cognitive Neuroscientist, Eleanor Maguire.
Conal runs an Air B&B which was broken into by a man with a balaclava. Callers discuss Pope Francis' ill health and what his legacy might be. Eleanor Maguire is a world-renowned Irish Cognitive Neuroscientist who recently died, age 54.
Philip is upset that Kevin Dundon wasn't eliminated in last night's Dancing With the Stars. Joe talks to bird-owners who have to house their birds indoors to keep them safe from avian flu. Fiona runs a shop in Dublin City Centre and has noticed an increase in anti-social behaviour.
Gerard contacted the show to describe a letter he received when his house went up for sale. Parents discuss the difficulty for their children living with a nut allergy.
Ukrainians in Ireland respond to Trump and Putin's potential peace negotiations. Ned and Ann talk to Joe about what it was like discovering they had dyslexia later in life.
Joe speaks to César Ladeiro, father of André (8) who was killed at a pedestrian crossing by a dangerous driver. Callers debate the exemption from studying Irish for people who have dyslexia.
Mark Dunlop, boxing manager, on the death of boxer John Cooney. Noreen tells of the difficulty of finding a job in her late 50's. Paddy tells of the price increases he's encountered trying to get a medical form signed for their driving license. Teena is one of the 126 St Patrick's Guild babies that were incorrectly registered.
Anne is one of the 126 St Patrick's Guild babies who were incorrectly registered. Viv is looking for his scrapbook which he compiled about Irish peace enforcing troops in Somalia. Sarah tells Liveline of the horrific attack on her brother who has autism. Liz discusses the new price increases for stamps.
Kevin is legally blind but, despite having letters from his consultant, was initially denied his blind person tax credit. Adopted people describe their experience of there being no record of their existence when they go to get a Public Services Card. Antoinette thinks Irish men are not stylish.
Callers discuss how often they shower and wash their clothes. Listeners who were adopted explain their experience of getting a Public Services Card. Ken & Kay share their memories of Bob Marley's 1980 gig at Dalymount Park. Catherine is 14 days without electricity.
Martin was annoyed by the constant interruptions at the Aviva Stadium as people went back and forth to the bar. Eillen tried to get a Public Services Card but she couldn't be found in the system as she was adopted. Callers who are still without power following the storm describe how they are getting on.
Joanne is dismayed by the lack of female representation in the new cabinet. Geraldine has had no power since last week's storm.
Frank invested in forestry for his retirement but most of it was destroyed by the storm. Callers debate whether Ireland can or should remain neutral.
Listeners who lost power and water chat to Katie about how they are surviving the storm. Listeners discuss the pros and cons of the new GAA football rules. Women suffering with Endometriosis describe how it has affected them.
John is not happy with the new Gardaí uniform. Bill's ice skating rink in Blanchardstown was damaged by Storm Eowyn. Gerald Fleming chats about the history of Met Éireann. Shazia Waheed explains how birds and marine life deal with storms.
Live coverage of Micheál Martin's speech as the new Taoiseach. Friends remember musician and showband star, Paddy Cole, who died yesterday. Joe speaks to callers about the threat of falling trees during Storm Eowyn, panicked supermarkets and how it might compare to previous storms.
Joe discusses the chaos in the Dáil with listeners. Ruth's 23 year-old son, Joshua has Down Syndrome and was robbed in the centre of Dublin.
Joe speaks to callers about the race to send humans to Mars. Lucianne loves the new craze of saunas by the beach. Callers discuss road safety in relation to cyclists and the need for patience amongst road-users.
Tony sees lots of cyclists in dark clothing with no lights or Hi-Vis jackets. Joe talks to Donald Trump supporters as he becomes the 47th President of the USA.
John found a dead foal in a ditch. Joe talks to callers about the history of hares in Ireland, mythologies and superstitions involving hares and those that became family pets. Mildred loves drying clothes on her washing line.
Maurice has encountered illegal hare hunters on his land. Barbara, 81, was told that she was being turned down for a car insurance policy because she was over 30 when she got her driving licence. Breda explains the consequences that carer's means testing has had on her life.
Joe speaks to carers about the news that the means test for carer's allowance is to be abolished. Mary Byrne remembers her friend, Linda Nolan, who died this morning. Chloe is searching for a copy of 'Song For A Raggy Boy' by Patrick Galvin but can't find a copy anywhere.
Caroline became addicted to codeine after taking painkillers for her headaches. Mary became addicted to Gabapentin after back surgery.
Anne wants to safely dispose of mineral and vitamin supplements. Mark's back pain led him to become addicted to codeine. Joe is frustrated by bins full of coffee cups and bags of dog excrement.
Joe chats to callers who have a special place in their heart for comics such as Beano, The Dandy, Judy, Bunty, Tiger, Roy Of The Rovers and many more. Maureen was working for Aer Lingus at the time of the 1952 plane crash.
Two callers talk of the upset caused by letters they received in relation to the passing of their loved ones.
Joe speaks to family members of victims of the Aer Lingus C-47 accident which occurred on January 10th 1952. Vittus and David discuss Trump's military threats against Greenland.
Siobhán was appalled by the sight of human waste near Grafton Street. Áine thinks the ban on eulogies in the diocese of Meath is unfair.
Natalie's pharmacy has run out of flu vaccines. Listeners react to Pope Francis' comments about nuns. In celebration of Nollaig na mBan, listeners nominate forgotten Irish women that deserve more recognition.
Listeners thought HRT was to be free in January so were surprised when that was not the case. Marion's husband got caught in a storm when crossing the Atlantic. Callers nominate their picks for the next Irish President. Dr. Matthew Potter details the gruesome story of The Francis Spaight.
Listeners nominate who they think should be the next Irish President. Máiréad Devlin and others discuss the importance of the Shipping Forecast.
Joe chats to younger listeners about their hobbies, their favourite things and their plans for Christmas.
Joe discusees the highs and lows of the year with Aifric O'Connell, Maia Dunphy, Dr. Chris Fitzpatrick & Sinéad O'Carroll.
Joe talks to the person who saved recent caller, Theresa, when she drove her mobility scooter into a canal. Listeners remember bubble cars from the 50's and 60's. Karen is looking for LED lighting for the star on a tree outside a church.
Christopher was attacked with eggs in Dublin. Callers who were due to come home from Holyhead explain how they are going to get back for Christmas. Robert's late wife won the Prize Bonds but they requested a lot of paperwork in order to claim the winnings. Pauline is looking for the owner of a tame parrot.
Callers reminisce on their childhood Toy collections, from Hornby train sets to Barrys Tea Christmas ads.
Callers debate the new Rockshore ad where they describe themselves as the "unofficial sponsor of St. Stephen's Day". Joe talks to a number of collectors of toy cars. Carmel's husband died 9 years ago over the Christmas period.
Anne O'Reilly was unhappy with the late notice for the cancellation of Mary Poppins. Carol, who is visually impaired, had an issue at the bank. Martin Harte tells Joe about a ransomware attack on his festival's Instagram. Tom Duffy isn't impressed with the O'Connell St. Christmas tree. And remembering Joseph Hone.
Joe talke to listeners who had ordered windows and doors with companies who have since gone into liquidation. Callers with disabilities describe the hassle they get when parking in disabled parking spaces.
Callers who have paid deposits to DK Windows & Doors, which has recently filed for liquidation, talk to Joe. Maria thinks school plays, meetings and teacher training should not take place during school hours.
Darren has been told it will cost over €500k to connect his house to the water mains. Gomaris, born in The Netherlands, has finally become an Irish citizen after living here for 45 years. Patrick thinks he has about €30 million worth of Bitcoin stuck on his computer.
Grace pays tribute to her husband, Benny, who died recently. Eloise Gillow's Athy mural of Ernest Shackleton has been obscured by an electrical substation. Sharon explains that Christ is referred to as X in The Book Of Kells.
Gráinne has two sons with prosthetic eyes but because they live in Meath, their grant is much reduced. Ollie witnessed a sulky race on a motorway. Aisling was asked to leave a shopping centre because she had a guide dog. Dolores thinks An Post's Christmas cards are wasteful.
Theresa accidentally drove herself and her Shitsu into a canal. Antoinette ordered boots online but received an array of vibrators instead. Members of the Labour Party debate whether they should be part of the next government. A lady with disabilities waited for over 2 hours for a taxi.
Friends and relatives of the victims of the Eastbourne Air Disaster of 1984 remember hearing the news of their loved ones. Christina used to work as an illustrator for Veritas.
Callers who were born with cauls talk to Joe. Helen waited for over an hour for someone to stop and help her when her car broke down. Joan describes what it was like to work at Veritas.
Patricia has good news about her hoist. Olive and Brigid discuss means testing for carers. Callers describe being attacked by people tossing rocks at their houses. Prue got a polling card for her late husband. Betty got all the posters from her area removed. Brian discusses the closure of Veritas.
Damien owns an off-licence but won't stock Conor McGregor's alcohol products. Carers explain the difficulties they are currently encountering. Patricia's hoist is broken and she is unable to get out of bed.
Anne keeps receiving phonecalls for Temu. Eva's novice driving licence was withdrawn for 6 months. It's been 7 months and her mother, Sarah, thinks Eva should have it back now. Brendan's grandfather proposed to his grandmother while on the Western Front during WWI.
Patricia purchased a sofa bed from Homebase but it hasn't been delivered and is unable to get a refund. Canvassers share their experiences with Joe. Jonny Dillon explains the superstions that apparently predict the weather. Honor Heffernan talks about 'The Whistling Girl', a show based on the work of Dorothy Parker.
What's the cut-off time for canvassing? Is it acceptable to knock on a window? Is it okay to put leaflets through a door with a 'No Junk Mail' sign? Robert collects stories and recordings of whistling.
David and his autistic son were trapped in a toilet in Howth. Joe chats to Solomon Horta, who stars in the new viral Disney Short, 'The Boy & The Octopus'. Business owners who were unable to obtain Cost Of Business grants explain their situations to Joe.
Siobhan tried to buy tickets for Benson Boone on DoneDeal. Cathy found a love letter from the 50's in a book she got from a Charity Shop. Callers who love whistling share their talents with Joe.
Joe talks to more listeners who were dissatisfied with items they purchased from shops claiming to be based in Ireland. Bill was very stressed when he took a wrong turn in the Port Tunnel.
Callers report their experiences with clothing websites that have Irish names, but where the products are shipped from other countries. Frank remembers his friend, Johnny Duhan, who died while swimming in Galway.
Christine purchased clothing items from the Ciara Cork website but is doubting that they're based in Cork. Grace thinks there are too many sweets in service stations. Ann has been getting toll charges for the wrong car.
Grace is 85 and is carer for her 95 year old husband. Ken Doyle of Bagatelle laments the 46A bus, which is being replaced by a different bus route in December. Fintan has always voted but his holiday clashes with the General Election Polling Day.
Martina has a part-time job and receives carer's allowance but has discovered she owes them money. Callers react to An Post's announcement that they are abolishing their Savings Stamps.
Kathleen Watkins' daughter, Suzy, remembers her mother who died today. Marie's fathers' ashes were not kept where she thought they were. Geraldine has been asked to pay back overpayments in her carer's allowance depite previously being told that she was underpaid.
Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States this morning. We spoke with people in the U.S. and at home in Ireland about their thoughts on his re-election, and what it means for them.
Having heard yesterday’s discussion on Kyle Hayes, the mother of Cillian McCarthy got in touch to explain what happened to Cillian following the incident in Limerick in 2019. Julie couldn't find out where her Dad's corpse was. Gordon was forced to buy 2 items in a shop to get the item he wanted. Liam's 11 year old Doberman was stolen.
Callers debate whether Kyle Hayes, who has been been found guilty of violent disorder, deserved to receive a GAA All-Star Award.
Patrick discusses the dangers of fireworks. The difficulties of not having a smartphone and trying to get customer shopping deals. Callers speak of the Irish writer Sheridan Le Fanu and the Le Fanu festival.
Callers speak of their experiences with such things as: 'the hungry grass' and 'stray sod'.
A caller tells her struggles to find accomodation whilst undergoing cancer treatment. Martha speaks about how her plane had to turn back. Callers describe their experiences of becoming visually impaired. Philip talks about the difficulties of voting abroad. Lilian has a poem about voting posters.
Henry speaks about a freak accident that resulted in the loss of vision in one of his eyes.
This year, tickets to see Santa in Arnotts were offered to customers with Loyalty Cards. Tess' insurance company has made an offer for her stolen car. Liam thinks alcohol companies market in a sneaky manner. David describes his time working on Arklow Bridge. Oliver doesn't enjoy having to sit at the front of the cinema.
Ciarán is dismayed by the new TFI ads. Tess' car was stolen when she left the keys inside. Patrick's insurance costs rose by a surprising amount in a year. Sandy lost his Dad's toupée, Margaret lost her daughter.
Philip refuses to pay €38 to get the kindle e-reader that he left on a plane back. Listeners share their stories of losing items and how they got them back.
Dympna had a panic attack on a plane during Storm Ashley. Darren set up two book banks for children but they were repeatedly vandalised. Ray was accidentally charged three times for his weekly shopping. John thinks the clocks should change in June & December. Amanda explains her issues with the Women Farmers' Capital Investment Scheme.
Mary couldn't believe that tw sausage rolls cost €9.80. Eithne used to refuse to observe daylight savings but has given in to technology. Colette's daughter hated wearing shoes so much that she would throw them out of the car window.
Callers discuss bare feet on planes, running in bare feet and being refused entry for lack of shoes. Maureen's husband made a hole in his passport so he could hang it off his key chain. Listeners discuss their interactions with Solar Sol in Gorey. Anthony is disappointed by the lack of variety of soups in eating establishments.
Patricia paid a deposit of several thousand for solar panels but never received them. Victoria's hairdresser dropped a comb, picked it up and continued to use it. Peter believes it's inappropriate to display dismembered body part props in supermarkets.
Listeners share their stories of passport mishaps involving dogs, washing machines, and accidentally grabbing a family member's passport.
Alice has noticed people coming in to the shop she works in to steal specific curtains on order. Shane and Caoimhe both arrived at concerts only to find their tickets were already used. Callers share how Lyme Disease has affected them or their loved ones.
Shopkeeper, Gerard, claims the level of shoplifting is worse than ever and is actually robbed while on air. Listeners who have suffered with Lyme Disease explain their difficulty to get diagnosed.
Caroline's car keys were found by an Post and returned to her. David deals with school phone pouches every day and doesn't think they work. Peter describes his experience of living with terminal prostate cancer.
Callers pose questions about donating blood to Paul McKinney, Director of Operations for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.
Linda can't cope with her autistic son anymore. Caroline lost her car keys so her son sent spare keys to her in the post but things have not gone to plan. Teresa uses a regular scooter to transport her son but gets dirty looks from people when she brings it on to the Luas.
Lauren's son is currently in a bunker in Lebanon and she's very worried about the troops there. Carers describe their issues with the carer's allowance. Kathleen is looking for someone who forgot to take cash from an ATM; Tom and Anne were both helped when they had car breakdowns.
Caroline's nephew is in an outpost in Lebanon and she wants him to come home. Eamonn thinks the ban on e-scooters on public transport is unfair. Mary cares for her disabled adult daughter but her carer's allowance was cut in half when her husband died.
Anthony's army pension is being reduced when he turns 66. Lisa's carers' allowance was cut by a third because her husband earned slightly over the limit. Olivia thinks the lyrics of Charli xcx's song 'Guess' featuring Billie Eilish is unsuitable for daytime radio airplay.
Carers explain their difficult lives and how little money they receive in assistance. Eileen and Joanne disagree over whether or not Irish troops should return from Lebanon.
As the situation in Lebanon intensifies, we hear from families who have loved ones in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon, close to the border with Israel. Angela explains the 24 hour care she provides for her daughter who has severe special needs and how little she was receiving in assistance.
Listeners remember Kris Kristofferson and his wonderful music. Cillian's foot got stuck in some rocks as the tide rose around him.
Michelle's family life has become difficult since their school bus was withdrawn. Fergus had a ship in a bottle stolen. Dympna wants to thank a lady who helped her. Callers discuss the joys of blackberry picking. Thaddeus O'Sullivan remembers Dame Maggie Smith. James believes adults without children are discriminated against.
Roma has been with the same electricity provider for 44 years but feels mistreated. Eamonn was surprised at the size of his VRT bill. A defibrillator was stolen from Kenure Park Woods in Rush, Co. Dublin. Neil has painted a mural of Shane MacGowan. Bill uses a rollator but often faces opposition from bus drivers.
Tom explains how much it should cost to build a bike shelter. Jennifer explains how changes in her commute have added significant time on to her daily travel. Nadia and Zara explain what it is like for women in Afghanistan now.
John is disappointed that Louth has been left out of a Fáilte Ireland ad celebrating Ireland's Ancient East. Listeners discuss the forthcoming ban on XL Bully dogs. Wayne was playing football when a jogger went into cardiac arrest. Mary has another tale about the dapper gentlemen who approaches women in car parks.
Dee thought her son would be eligible for RSV immunisation but, because he arrived early he was no longer eligible. Seamus sent €12 in a birthday card to his goddaughter but it never arrived. Louise gave €50 to a mysterious well-dressed man with a newspaper under his arm.
Joe speaks to Frank Crummey & Cyril Daly's son, Toddy, as well as hearing more accounts from victims of school abuse.
Callers describe how they were humilated and abused by teachers during their school days.
More callers talk to Joe about the name calling, corporal punishment and humilation they received at school from their teachers.
Joe talks to more people that experienced child abuse in school resulting in lifelong phobias and trauma as adults.
Listeners tell Joe about the beatings they received from teachers and the weapons they uses to abuse them.
Joe speaks to men who contributed to the scoping inquiry which has led to the establishing of a commission of investigation into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders.
Callers describe their shock at the cost of Oasis tickets through Ticketmaster. Gerard is involved in organising the upcoming Irish tour of the relic of St. Bernadette.
Listeners react to the changes in cataract scheme reimbursements. Úna was shocked by a reading from Ezekiel that she heard at mass. Sarah believes the inflated Leaving Cert results are unfair to students doing international exams who wish to study in Ireland.
Annette feels like her home was violated after being burgled. Lisa's daughter got the full 625 points in her Leaving Cert but was unsuccessful in obtaining a place on her desired Universtity course. Angela walked the Wicklow Way and was treated with kindness at every turn.
Listeners who have had their homes burgled or motorbikes stolen share their stories with Joe.
Callers describe instances where they were asked to prove their disability. Keith couldn't get the discount back on his €3 cup at a The The Concert. Liz's motorbike was stolen and used for joyriding. Michael has a museum decicated to Harry Ferguson in Skerries.
Dermot was asked to remove his prostethic leg at Emerald Park in order to prove he had a disability. Aoife believes there is an epidemic of motorbike theft happening at the moment. Willie is searching for a song he heard on the radio in 1995. Fans of Massey-Ferguson tractors speak to Joe.
Bernadette, 84, opens her Leaving Cert results live on air. Noel tells Joe about sheltered accommodation where 3 people were murdered in the last 10 years. The Baldoyle side of Clongriffin train station is only accessible via private land. Sinéad is worried about XL bully dogs in her area. Helen used 18 year old vouchers for a meal.
A fox was shot 15 yards from Frankie's house. Anne observed a man loudly informing Luas passengers which stop to get off at if they wanted to buy drugs.
Nell McCafferty is remembered by her friends John Clarke, Adi Roche, Rosita Sweetman and others.
David had €5,000 stolen from his pocket on his way to purchase a flute. Neil thinks the new RSA ad trivialises driving under the influence.
Joe talks to callers who are stuck in the Electric Picnic car park. Jim was salsa dancing when teenagers threw fireworks at him and his friends. John is unhappy with changes to his childcare fees. John has noticed some side-effects caused by the increase in Airbnb properties. Dave has had a lot of interaction recently with jellyfish.
Lorraine passed her driving test on her 9th attempt. One of our listeners, Joe, has been examining statistics regarding National Lottery winnings.
Electric Picnic won't sell David's beer; and Hannah's bulb blew before her driving test; Pat has circumnavigated the world and spent time on all the Galapagos Islands. Listeners are incensed by paper bag charges. Despite being an octogenarian, Bernadette is awaiting Leaving Cert Results next week.
Sandra's hotel room was broken in to on holidays. Giuseppe is looking to reconnect with Vera and his younger sister, who he knew in the 70's. Brian has noticed that nests of Great Crested Grebes have been disturbed and removed. Derry-Ann has returned to acting at 70 years of age.
Jon Beardmore hand-delivers a postcard in Glasnevin, live on air, which he brought all the way from the Galapagos Islands. Jacqueline thinks the 60 cents Brown Thomas are charging for a paper bag is too much. Joe chats to Ruth Walsh, Jimmy Murphy & David Duffy about the funding model of the Arts Council.
Joe is in the studio and Brenda Donohue is on O'Connell Street to capture the atmosphere of the Olympian's homecoming and to speak to participants, their families and audience members.
Kirsty used a digital stamp but it didn't work. Antoinette discusses the Stardust Redress Scheme. Colette has an idea for restaurants and cafés. Jon is delivering mail from the Galapagos Islands all over the globe. Karen's ipad went missing at airport security. Joe chats to Ade Adeleke ahead of her daughter's Olympic Final race.
Eric is updated on his search for an old friend from Galway. Philly was horrified by a large sweet display in a shopping centre. Alan saw a delivery van driving up Grafton Street during the day. Louise received a message supposedly from a friend, which turned out to be a hacker.
Joe talks to Kellie Harrington's father, Christy, and local residents of Portland Row. They are also joined by Mary Byrne, George Murphy, Brush Shiels and Declan Callis.
Mary is worried about tickets she bought for a show. Eric wants to track down an old friend. Fr. Patsy Lynch tore up photos of Eamonn Casey. Sinéad has found the new system for Power Of Attorney complicated. Frank thinks table tennis has great health benefits. Anna Moore talks to Joe ahead of Kellie's fight.
Funny Friday comes to you live from the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow. Featuring Joe with June Rodgers, Pat Fitzpatrick, Frank Forde, Declan Callis, Packie O'Callaghan, Doc Savage and music from Shobsy.
Tim Carr could not believe the abuse of hospital staff he recently witnessed; Marie Byrne received a mysterious birthday card; Frank Browne thinks there should be safeguarding for good priests; twins Senator Eileen Flynn and Sally Flynn talk about their connected lives; and John Whelan lives beside a derelict house.
We spoke with different sets of twins and asked them about the secret connections between them / Lorraine spoke of her husband's abuse at the hands of a Christian Brother / Nicola is unhappy that the start of the academic year is beginning to creep into August
Deirdre McCormack spoke with Joe about how she had the headstone of her next of kin, Diarmuid Fogarty, removed Millie Walsh is retiring from working at the Maxol Garage Station in Mullingar after decades of service
Philip Gaffney is unhappy with the style of the outfits designed for Ireland's Olympic athletes. Martina's wallet was stolen from her while she shopped in a supermarket. Lara Lawless is searching for a Covid vaccine.
Sinéad's brother, John, isn't impressed by the new waxwork of Sinéad O'Connor.# Ann wants to hear the Artane Band when they appear at matches shown live on television. Lar thinks installing CCTV in taxis is unnecessary. Kevin was caught out by an official-looking person in the Paris Metro.
Liz was surprised when she discovered how much a taxi fare cost in Paris. Mary has been protesting about Bishop Casey's remains at Galway Cathedral.
Mike considered Bishop Eamonn Casey to be a great man until he saw the new documentary. Listeners discuss cillíní - burial sites used for stillborn and unbaptised infants.
Listeners discuss whether or not Bishop Eamonn Casey's remains should remain in the crypt at Galway Cathedral.
Tommy attended Bishop Eamonn Casey's funeral but would not have gone had he known about the allegations against him. Frank is a survivalist and has a grab bag ready to go in case of emergency.
Paulette and her partner had paid off their mortgage but when he died, she received an inheritance tax bill for his portion of the house. Seanie's father and brother drowned in Ballybunion in 1992.
Paula received a mysterious poison pen letter but, with some ingenuity, figured out who the sender was. Callers discuss the current inheritance tax laws. Sam runs a small UK book publishing company but keeps getting books he sent to Ireland returned to him in the post.
Callers debate the fairness of inheritance tax and whether it's discriminatory against single people.
Fingerprint and handwriting expert, John Sweetman discusses cases he investigated. Gary was disappointed his holiday accommodation was not as described. Claire thought she was buying tickets for Kilmainham Gaol until she realised she was not on the correct website. Daniel O'Connell's heart used to be in Rome, but has gone missing.
Joe speaks to Americans, Irish-Americans and the Mayor of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Callers share positive stories of how their loved ones with special needs have been treated. Pat and Michael discuss past Irish tennis players. Nollaig and Daire have represented Ireland at E-sports. Denis is 81 and has never worn jeans.
Darren spoke to Katie about the issues his brother, who has additional needs, was confronted with on arrival at Emerald Park. Nathan Carter is playing a gig at Castlerea prison but prisoners cannot attend.
Dr. Austin Carroll is disappointed by the government's latest statement regarding thalidomide survivors. Jennifer's schnauzer was attacked by a pitbull. Callers divulge their experiences with elocution.
Should the State buy Rory Gallagher's guitar? Should it be on display in Cork? Callers debate the sale and the fate of Rory Gallagher's legendary Stratocaster.
Concert-goers express their annoyance with Nicki Minaj's Malahide Castle show on Saturday. Shane and Roy have both had their coaches vandalised in Dublin recently.
Nick believes that a video of a great white shark which is alleged to be filmed off the West Coast of Ireland was actually recorded in Australia. Callers discuss handball alleys and courts in Ireland. Eimhear realised she was bisexual when she was 51 and now has both a husband and a girlfriend.
Carol is calling for the government to screen newborns for MLD, a rare disorder. Tommy McCague turned his life around by losing weight and taking up powerlifting. Handball lovers share their passion for the sport. Denise, an 'Original Wildling', was very disappointed that the festival didn't go ahead.
Callers spoke to Katie about how they have all not been refunded by Wild Roots festival / Hannah recounted how her father, coach of a camogie team, once impersonated a women to win the County Final for his parish / Callers weigh in on a divisive lingerie campaign with members of the Team GB Women's Rugby Sevens team in lingerie on a rugby field
Numerous callers rang in to Liveline today with their feelings and stories about dangerous dog breeds such as XL Bullies and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and how we can own them safely, or whether we should
Callers rang into the show to tell their flight disaster stories, caused by the Aer Lingus strikes / Luis rang in to Liveline to tell the story of a dog attack he witnessed / With matches in the All-Ireland Football Championship being on GAAGO this weekend, callers shared their thoughts on the service
Teresa was surprised to discover the warranty didn't cover the issue with her electric vehicle's battery. Edel's son was attacked during a hospital stay. Should there be an upper age limit for US presidents? Mary's car broke down but her roadside assistance also broke down on the way to pick her up.
Richie Ryan discusses his time working for the Ordnance Survey Ireland in the Phoenix Park, and how he hoped to mark the Survey's 200th Anniversary / We had numerous callers in to the show to tell their stories about the extortionate prices of coffees, pastries, beverages and dinners that they've encountered around Ireland
John's tenant stopped paying rent and is letting out his property for short-term lets. Dearbhail only wanted 8 Shania Twain tickets but her app is saying she has 36. Katie speaks to callers who are enjoying the new Deposit Return scheme.
Joe discusses the assault of Natasha O'Brien by soldier, Cathal Crotty. Callers discuss the lack of places on the Summer Programme for children with special needs. Campervan owners spend money in local economies but is that money being put back into facilities for campervans?
Connie was waiting 2 hours for a taxi at Dublin Airport. Michael was robbed and attacked in his taxi. Michael is worried his family's holiday flights will be cancelled. Sinead is looking for donations of musical instruments for kids in Nairobi. Claire was terrified when she was jumped on by dogs at Tramore Beach.
Mary was surprised to find 14 bottles of wine in the boot of her car. Joe uncovers more information about Carrie Jade Williams' past. Marianne's mother's house is completely infested with bats. Simon believes Aer Lingus pilots do deserve an increase in pay.
Cllr. Donna Cooney,Green Party, reflects on the resignation of Eamon Ryan. Dermot Brady claims that several bus stops near his shop have been removed. Dr. James Hardy wonders if mummies damaged at St. Michan's Church should now be buried. David is unable to bring medical cannabis with him when he visits his parents in Ireland.
Callers to Liveline respond to revelations revealed by RTÉ Investigates. Karl speaks about his food poisoning experience while sitting the Leaving Cert. Éinrí talks about the driving challenges faced by people with special requirements.
Callers tell of the havoc wreaked by conwoman Carrie Jade Williams AKA Samantha Cookes.
Peter tells the story of his rare form of cancer which led to the removal of his penis. Callers explain their struggles in using Ryanair vouchers.
Listeners discuss whether or not it is right to commemorate Republican activist, John Joe McGirl during a family festival at Ballinamore. Martin and Des have both had different issues with holidays booked through Love Holidays. Olga gives Joe an update on life in Mariupol.
Joanna's son and friends lied about their age and booked a holiday online. Joe speaks to callers about the Irish who fought in World War II.
Customers of Love Holidays describe how their holiday did not go to plan. Listeners remember those who took par in D-Day.
Brian and Ciaran thought they had rented a room in Dublin 7 but it was a scam. Katie's wheelchair was damaged when being removed from a plane. Pat loved being a Garda Reserve but was forced to leave when he reached retirement age. Jean's father was in charge of landing craft in Normandy.
Angela's campervan got covered in a sticky brown substance while driving through Sligo. Mary missed out on saying goodbye to her father before he died. Caroline has severe arthritis and is unable to take her clothes off but has been refused an evening assistant.
Carmel offered a room in her house to a homeless man and, with her help, he now has a house in Sligo. Áine's dog, Daisy, ate rat poison. William's caravan was removed from outside his house and his mother's ashes were inside. Callers discuss some Irish connections to the D-Day landings in World War II.
A bunch of people received the wrong package and sorted it out amongst themselves but Declan still hasn't received his jerseys. Tony 's lost passport was found, enabling him to go to Spain. While there, he saved his friend's life. Thomas is the grand-nephew of the 5 O'Halloran brothers who all fought in World War II.
Listeners discuss Dublin City planning, BusConnects and parking spaces. Bernard Lynch, a gay priest, reacts to the Pope's comments on homosexuality.
Listeners react to comments said by Pope Francis. Noel wants to find the boy that he saved from drowning back in the 70's.
Tom thinks the New York portal is a success. Donna was intrigued by the idea of apartments for the Over 55's. Can a chocolate bar help someone deal with the menopause? Albert's wife took ill mid-flight. Pat is annoyed by the new tethered caps. Margaret has a construction site next to her house.
Callers react to Israel's Minister Of Foreign Affairs tweet and video, charging Ireland with 'rewarding terrorism'.
Sean's brother, who was killed in the early 90s, died with a jacket that he's still searching for. Sarah's staffy dog, Buster, has to be removed from her property within a fortnight because he's a restricted breed.
Bernadette emailed the show with a broken heart due to the pending closure of Lucan Lodge, the nursing home where her 84-year-old mother resides. Sarah's son has been suspended from school after showing up with a mohawk haircut.
50 years on from the bombings that struck Dublin and Monaghan, victims, witnesses and relatives share their stories about that day.
Fifty years on from the Dublin/Monaghan bombings, listeners recall where they were when the blasts struck.
Fifty years on from the Dublin/Monaghan bombings, listeners recall where they were when the blasts struck.
Fifty years on from the Dublin/Monaghan bombings, listeners recall where they were when the blasts struck.
The new portal which links Dublin to New York is being used in creative ways. Dr. Sheila Gilheany thinks Michael Flatley should not have openly publicised his new whiskey on The Late Late Show. Gráinne has noticed buses aren't always stopping to pick up or drop off passengers. Amy was surprised by how much she enjoyed Fossett's Circus.
Brenda was told her tea would cost double to have her tea the way she likes it. Bernie's wallet was stolen but a man chased the thief and got it back for her. Glyn's lambs were being killed by foxes so he got shooters to help him. Bruce Springsteen singled out 7 year old Farah for a hug at last night's Belfast concert.
Sarah and her family are moving back to Cork but are unable to find a creche with any places available. Kevin explains that regular drivers keep parking in taxi ranks. Kelvin has returned to Ireland after living abroad for 54 years but is thinking of leaving again due to bureaucratic issues.
Katie speaks to Marty Whelan, Johnny Logan, Charlie McGettigan, Paul Harrington and Eurovision superfans about Ireland finally getting back into the Eurovision Final.
Listeners describe how important the wake is to them. Katie speaks to Irene and Linda Buckey who composed the music for 'That They May Face The Rising Sun'.
As Bryan Dobson retires, Marian shares a story of her son's obsession with Bryan. Listeners discuss the sale of RIP.ie to The Irish Times. Callers discuss ancient Irish objects housed at British museums.
Callers react to the idea of people returning to meat-eating because vegetarian food is too processed. Patricia never clicked on any link but scammers managed to steal over €4,000 from her. Paul Hogan deided to recover a Berthe Morisot painting from the Tate Gallery which was supposed to be in an Irish gallery.
Clodagh Doyle of the National Museum Of Ireland discusses traditional May Day celebration rituals. Sonja Tiernan explains who Delia Larkin, Rosie Hackett and Louie Bennett were and their importance in the Trade Unionist movement of Ireland. Callers share more memories of obsolete Irishdishes.
Anita is very frustrated with how people treat their environment. Callers share their food memories of traditional Irish dishes you rarely find anywhere anymore.
Eve McDowell was a victim of stalking and has been involved in the campaign which brought about new legislation, enacted last November.
After the death of his elderly mother, Andrew found he could not manage the house by himself. The extent of his hoarding was not discovered by his siblings until he had a heart attack and was taken to hospital.
A Canadian couple holidaying in Ireland was helped by strangers when their rented car broke down.
Tricia went to The Stardust on Feb 14th 1981 with her friend, Caroline but Caroline never came home.
Callers who have received apologies from the State reflect on how they feel about it now.
Family and friends of victims of the Stardust tragedy describe their memories of events.
Joe is joined by UCD Law Lecturer, John O'Dowd as the verdicts of the Stardust Inquest are delivered.
Listeners share their stories of dealing with Eir. Linda couldn't find anywhere to get her bottle deposit near the airport gate so brought her bottle to the UK and back. Anne Chambers & Stephen Crowther celebrate Irish opera singer, Margaret Burke Sheridan.
Eir pleads guilty to 12 breaches of how to deal with complaints. Listeners share their experiences of dealing with Eir.
Debbie Griffin has an unusual issue where she vomits when out running. Michelle has had trouble finding a good match after trying a matchmaking agency. Frances has stories about antisocial behaviour on public transport. Once an Irish cop in San Francisco, Mike tells Joe about his time there.
Siobhan de Paor recently gave birth to her third child at home with no medical supervision. Robbie tells Joe about the dreadful experience he had on a Dart when he was harassed. Stephanie McNamara tells Joe about her two uncles who died during World War II and the Korean War.
Nichola, who is based in Chicago, has a baby daughter on the way and wants suggestions from Liveline listeners on what to name her.
Listeners who cause the security alarm to beep in airports describe their treatment by staff.
Réaltán was aked to remove her breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport. As a Navy vessel is named LÉ Gobnait, callers explain the history of the name Gobnait. Donal wasn't allowed to but One For All vouchers with some Tesco vouchers he won. Kenia was left stranded when the bus she had been on drove off without her.
Joe talks to listeners about ABBA, to Colman Pearce who conducted the 1974 Eurovision Irish entry and to a historian who explains how the Portuguese entry helped kick off a coup. Dave and Stephen are still waiting for refunds from the Forever Young Festival and Jacqui discovered a gig was cancelled at the last minute.
Kelly and Pauric's car was broken into when they stopped to photograph a rainbow. Steph discovered Brown Thomas have changed their return limit from 28 days to 21 days when they sent her a bill for four unwanted dresses. Gus is a farmer and matchmaker. One of his sheep just had quintuplets.
Professor Michael O'Grady explains the difficulties the Paedriatric Diabetes Services in Regional Hospital Mullingar are experiencing. Pieter lost his life's work in a house fire last Friday.
Kate believes that fee-paying schools should not be excluded from Norma Foley's plan to provide free school books to students in the Junior Cert cycle.
Joe is joined by Eleanor Shanley, Mike Hanrahan, June Rodgers, Seamus O'Rourke, Sharon Mannion, Declan Callis, Al Foran, Packie O'Callaghan and Doc Savage at The Landmark Hotel in Leitrim.
Anne's mother has tried everything to deal with her decades-long depression but nothing is working. Joe discusses the SS Adela and the RMS Leinster - two boats which were sunk by the German Army - with callers whose family members were onboard. Triona set up Liam's Lifts to bring people to and from their cancer treatments.
Bebhinn has been robbed twice in the last month. Antonia Cundy describes the experiences of women in Opus Dei.
Geraldine was diagnosed with sleep apnoea ten days ago. Gerry has some suggestions for preventing shoplifting. Philip was unexpectedly offered a movie role at the age of 74. Clare Louise explains the issues she confronts when going to the cinema.
Pat describes the issues facing shopkeepers in regards to shoplifting. Diane thinks the new Go Vegan World billboard is inappropriate and insensitive.
Fine Gael Councillors and supporters react to Leo Varadkar's resignation and discuss where Fine Gael go next.
Listeners discuss the divisive Netflix movie, 'Irish Wish'. Mark and his partner left their new engagement ring in the back of a taxi. Margaret explains the father of how her father died in 1937. Brendan was considering returning to Ireland but has been turned off by the excessive costs.
Joe chats to listeners about their favourite Irish Comedians and plays clips of their most famous gags.
Sasko believes photos of the Dublin riots should not have to be given to Gardaí as evidence. Rosie is disappointed that the Garda Band are not taking part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Aileen's submission to An Bord Pleanála was delayed because it was written in Irish. Kyran O'Brien discusses the ethics of photo editing.
Sharon was surprised to discover her father had taken a turn. John was waiting on a delivery and got fooled by a text. Rhys and Stuart are waiting to be repaid by Niall Minogue. Peter is still waiting for the ashes of his late dog to arrive. Margaret's daughter, Sharon, got an unexpected diagnosis of MND.
Listeners who voted No in last week's referendums explain the reasons for their choice.
Carol has cancer and her son's apprenticeship is delayed. Angela's OCD began when she was a nurse. Noreen thinks Irish toilets are filthy. Joe thinks dogs should wear jackets with reg plates on them. Lonan was impressed by how kind Irish Rail staff were.
Joe explains that Lucan Lodge is in examinership and are hoping to find a new owner. Susan received an electricity bill for over €5,500 but doesn't believe it can be right. Carol only realised she suffered from OCD when she went to counselling . Ashleigh has a child with ADHD, one with DCD and another waiting for an autism diagnosis.
The St. Patricks Festival mascot this year is Mr. Tayto. Jimmy discusses his experience with OCD. Gerry grew up in the Blacksod Lighthouse and became a lighthouse keeper himself. Jacqueline was intimidated by a group of young men after the Rick Astley concert in Dublin.
Joe reads a letter from Ann Delaney's family about keyboard warriors. Catherine discusses the vile comments that foster carers receive. Bernadette describes her experience of OCD. A letter from a mother whose daughter is living on the streets. Drivers over 70 discuss the age limit imposed by Bus Eireann for school bus drivers.
Niamh is unexpectedly in hospital and can't vote in the March 8 Referendums. Jane spent almost €2,000 on teeth aligners, but the company shut down. Nicola took care of her children for 9 years and is now not entitled to a full state pension. Bus drivers over 70 years of age can drive with private operators but not with Bus Éireann.
Clodagh thinks the situation that international protection applicants are in is deplorable. A letter from a mother regarding her daughter who is struggling with addiction and living on the streets. A car hire company wanted to charge Gerry an additional €300 because he's 74. John and Elaine discuss why Irish is important to them.
Callers desribe their experiences with delays in training for apprentices. Paul's whole life has been affected by his 11 days in a Mother & Baby Home.
Nine days before the referendum, Des still hasn't received his information booklet. Michael is undertaking a 4 year apprenticeship but it will probably take 6 years. The Premiere of Sean O'Casey's Juno & The Paycock took place 100 years ago this week.
Joe was told his golf trophy had to go into a bag. Paul's daughter's Man United ticket was scanned by someone else. Olga updates Colm on what life is like in Mariupol now. Brian doesn't remember his first seizure but it was captured by CCTV. Lisa is upset by how people are using dementia in their social media accounts.
Ann's brother is 54 and has been in a nursing home for 12 years. Olivia booked a holiday to Wales but the ferry has insufficient disability access. Patricia's son left his violin in a taxi. Elaine doesn't know what is causing her to have seizures. Ronnie runs a small gym with one toilet and received a water bill for €18,000.
Denis can't distinguish between the Ireland Rugby Jerseys and the Welsh ones because he's colour blind. Listeners share how they're affected by colour blindness. Tom was having difficulties cancelling his late wife's phone account. Derek received a 10 day notice to show his dog license.
Phil thought she was filling out a form for Revenue but it turned out be for Taxrebate.ie Pat was lighting candles in a church and noticed that there is now 23% VAT on candles. Donna explains the difficulties she faces day to day in relation to her daughter.
Listeners discuss their anger at the planned post-mastectomy product cuts. During the course of the show, the HSE and Department Of Health U-Turn on the plan..
Listeners react to reductions that are being made to post-mastectomy patients. 39 years ago today, the Irish government approved the sale of contraceptives. Joe speaks to the daughter of Mary & Seamus McGee, who took a case which resulted in an end of the ban on contraception in Ireland.
Caoimhe is confused about what happened with her tax rebate. Cillian is owed money from Agri Global People. John's son has an addiction to vapes containing HHC, a synthetic cannabinoid. Listeners with children who require respite care describe the lack of services available to them.
Breege discovered from Revenue that, to her surprise, Taxrebate.ie were now her tax agent. Callers discuss the death of Aleksei Navalny. Listeners discuss their experiences with Dupuytren's Contracture.
Suzanne wants to take her chihuahua to Malaga but doesn't want to take two flights. Adrian's 2012 Toyota Corolla failed the NCT due to missing a bulb but is unable to find a replacement. Susan's daughter discovered she had been removed as a Clinic Patient. Joseph suffered from a claw hand and was told there was a 2 year waiting list.
For one day only, Liveline is transformed into Loveline, as listeners share their love stories with Joe.
Callers discuss their difficulties dealing with Taxrebate.ie John Joe is 17 and has been in severe pain for 3 years with an infected toe. Four women, with a combined age of 232, beat the Guinness World Record to become the oldest Four Woman Crew to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
Wayne hired taxrebate.ie to obtain his tax refund but is unhappy with the service he has received. Callers express their passion for mobile homes and campervans. Pauline was left with a large hospital bill after she missed vital information in the small print.
Joe follows up on the HIQA report on Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. Monica's dog has a dislocated hip but she can't afford to pay for the surgery. Margaret hadn't reserved seats on a train but is upset that the people who booked them wanted to sit there, leaving her standing.
Joe follows up on the HIQA Report into Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. Listeners share their opinions on the further pedestrianisation of Dublin city. Gerry was surprised by a knife on sale in Lidl.
Martin's friend had a heart attack while driving. Lynn explains the difficulties she and her daughter, Daisy, experienced during Daisy's last days. Rachel doesn't understand the postal rates for items over 500g. Claire noticed an unexpected charge in her account. Cormac's old bottles were not recognised by the reverse vending machine.
Jimmy didn't know what was wrong with him until a doctor diagnosed him with depression. Noel wanted to see a movie in The Savoy Cinema in Dublin but they wouldn't accept cash. Will noticed that the 'honesty' water at Dublin Airport had gone up in price from €1 to €2. Dessie's sheep were massacred by local dogs.
Margaret O'Leary won a discrimination case when she was refused service in a pub. Susan wants to highlight a trend she has noticed on the DART, which she has labeled 'girlspreading'.
Listeners describe their experience with the Deposit-Return Scheme on its' introductory day.
Cllr. Teresa Costello explains that she has been receiving negative comments online in relation to her accent. Paula Meehan reads an extract of her poem for Ann Lovett, 'The Statue Of The Virgin At Granard Speaks'.
Joe chats to musicians and listeners about Luke Kelly on the 40th anniversary of his death.
Cllr. Charlie O'Connor reacts to the HIQA report into Sally Park Nursing Home in Firhouse, Dublin. Frankie Gavin decries the lack of lay-bys from Galway to Athlone. Ollie Greene believes human composting could be of great benefit to Ireland. Tim is concerned about the forthcoming Deposit-Return Scheme.
Listeners discuss the old tins that they have lying around the house - from All Day Breakfasts to Denny's Steak & Kidney Pies. Paul has noticed an increase in the number of cars with dirty registration plates.
Andrew is owed money which he had given as proof of funds. Small to medium business owners explain the difficulties that the new Deposit Return Scheme is going to create for them.
Niall Minogue, of Agri Global People, admits wrong-doings to Joe. Listeners discuss the difficulties of using Irish loyalty cards in Nothern Ireland and vice-versa.
Listeners celebrate the Irish nominees at this year's Academy Awards. Geraldine has noticed that the Irish Times have updated their cookies policy. Niall's dog, Enzo, got very sick after going to a park in Dublin 11.
Pat won €75 in a Prize Bond weekly draw and was offered to be paid in more prize bonds. Joanna is being chased by an angry pheasant.
Marlena Sikorski explains what happened to her son, Aaron, who swalled a button battery. Listeners tell Joe about incidents involving children swallowing foreign objects.
Hannah has an autistic son who needs 24 hour care but she is unable to get respite for either her or her son. Margaret donated her dog to science. Gary suffers from Parkinson's and has found that Set Dancing has a huge impact on his well-being.
Mark is glad that Páirc Uí Chaoimh will raise money by changing their name to include their new sponor, Supervalu. Jason's parents rely on subtitles to watch the news and The Late Late Show but recently they've been missing for them. Mary is struggling to pay the fees for her dog's x-rays and cremation.
Eddie is concerned that if you don't provide your PPS number and date of birth, you won't receive a polling card. Sarah's brother has been refused appointments by numerous GP's and is struggling with alcoholism.
Stephen is self-employed but has stopped employing others. Bill's holiday apartment had a really bad smell Michael is unhappy with Bauer Media's Cash Machine competition. Two callers who have dealt with prostate cancer share their stories. Sean's 100 Punt vouchers from 1998 were accepted by Best Menswear.
Pádraig expresses his concern for small and medium businesses due to changes in illness benefit and the impact it will have on employers. Emily got an offer for her artwork to be part of an exhibiton at a prestigious gallery.
Callers express their concern over the Cash Machine radio competition. John rang up to discuss issues with his water locally and then informed Joe that he was given 12 months to live over a year ago.
Alan McLaughlin was convicted of false accounting offences while in charge of a Belfast Post Office. Dave is still waiting on a refund from the Forever Young Festival. Patrick is uncomfortable with Bauer Media's Cash Machine competition.
Killian believes wolves should be reintroduced to Ireland. Leanne witnessed a savage attack on Tuesday night near Christchurch. Rebecca believes Ireland should boycott their basketball fixture against Israel in Riga.
Darts players, Billy and Katie talk about their love of darts. Letter-writers explain why they love sending and receiving letters.
People born on Jan 1st 1973 were awarded medals to celebrate Ireland joining the EEC. Pearse explains what to do if foxes visit your garden. Colin has noticed the numbers of whales decline. Sarah doesn't use enough electricity to receive the government energy credit. Annette thinks students should wear reflective armbands.
Brendan O'Carroll will be co-presenting with Joe Duffy and there will be amazing music from Camille O'Sullivan, Jack L, Eleanor McEvoy, Erica Cody and Red Hurley & more.
Joe is joined by guests Mannix Flynn, Aifric O'Connell, Maia Dunphy & Dave O'Connell to look at the highs and lows of 2023.
Gilbert O'Sullivan to be awarded freedom of Waterford City - Unusual hobbies and interests
Listeners sent in jokes to our new Whatsapp number - 087 484 8888 Sean explains a scam involving the hacking of live streams of funerals Jim is thankful to the person who gave him breakfast advice Chris is fundraising for the Ukraine Trauma Project Maria can't fit her mobility scooter on the train Roger owns 18 barbecues
Maureen wants to get her daughter, Ciara home from New York but Ciara's dog can't fly on weekends because the airline is too busy. Veronica's closest bus stop has been removed. Mary's Dunnes Stores voucher was no longer valid when she went shopping recently Mary recommends Millie's petrol station in Mullingar as a shop with good service.
Shane received a letter saying there is a 5 year waiting list to see a specialist about his weight. Rita was served by a staff member who was sucking a lollipop.
Chess set maker, Philip challanges the idea that 'Guaranteed Irish' products are actually made in Ireland.
Paula Lambert and Packie O'Callaghan pay tribute to Funny Friday performer, Frank Twomey. Terry paid for an EV charger to be installed but the company have gone into receivership. Donal's horse died last week but cannot get anyone to collect it. Orlaith's bike, worth €6,000, was stolen outside Temple Street Hospital.
From bell-ringing to bone collecting, pigeon racing to pickleball, listeners share their hobbies with Joe.
David went out for a few drinks but was woken up by a taxi driver covered in blood. Jo's bus service has changed their route and no longer goes near her house. Ciara is finding it difficult to keep her business going with all the rising costs.
Caroline takes advatage of free electricity on Sundays. Declan's daughter has special needs but was not allowed to use staff toilets in a shop. Karen is frustrated by people without kids using Parent & Child parking spaces. John Donoghue won gold at Junior Boxing Championships. A New York street is being named after Ger's ancestor.
Margaret witnessed a brutal attack in Dublin yesterday and callers discuss garda presence on the city streets since the riots.
Joe speaks to callers about the use of banned smoky coal in Ireland. Brian woke up with no hearing in his left ear. Anne gets migraines from flashing Christmas lights.
Joe is joined by Paul Simon and Martin Hayes to talk about the late, great Shane MacGowan.
Callers react to news of additional payments made by RTÉ to Ryan Tubridy above those publicly declared.
Callers discuss the protesters at the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy in UCC. Christina and Shane speak about the rising cost of school books and supplies. Violet and Katie celebrate the Irish Women's Football Team. Noel talks about how the Pride Flag outside his shop has been vandalised.
Margaret speaks about the challenges of having a group of bats that are nesting in her house.
Tom is very sad that Choc Ices have been discontinued. Paddy Cullivan believes that Wolfe Tone did not kill himself but was actually murdered. Mary has no legs but was not considered 'not disabled enough' to receive assistance for an adapted vehicle under the Primary Medical Cert.
Maura was attending an appointment and spotted an elderly man watching porn in the hospital waiting room Callers voiced their views on the remarks made by the President regarding Prof Louise Richardson Pat's daughter Katie Linh suffers from Muscular Dystrophy but has been deemed "not disabled enough" to receive an Adapted Vehicle Grant
John woke up to find his tyres deflated and a note from a group called the "Tyre Extinguishers" Listeners express their concerns about rubbish in various locations across the country The final conclusion to Declan's elephant story
Laoise returned to her accomodation and everything she owned was gone. Niall has seen an upturn in anti-social behaviour in Navan. Calan's car was clamped while in A&E. Tony believes there should be more Bloomsday events outside Dublin. Declan was charged by three herds of elephants in Zambia.
Joe speaks to Pádraig Harrington about the PGA-LIV merger, Saudi Arabia, his family, mother and baby homes, Clash of Clans and Sudoku!
Listeners call in with their consumer issues and being served golden syrup instead of maple syrup.
Driving Instructors react to the huge increase in complaints made against them by learner drivers. Benny has visited 50 countries and can speak over ten languages.
Retained firefighters explain the difficulties surrounding their job and improvements they would like to their current situations.
The shortage of Ozempic is leading to the question if diabetics should be prioritised over people using it for weight loss.
Parking PnP, Lynda use's an app to rent out space in her garden to park cars. Parkinson's, Norah, Yvonne, Sarah & Naomi each told us about their personal experiences with and living with Lewy Body Parkinson's and Dementia.
Kids Gymnastics Competition - To Fada or not to Fada - Delayed Flight - Advertising As Gaeilge
Sport Burnout, putting mental health first. No To WiFi, helping the community switch off. Special Needs Care, conversation continued.
Brian Kennedy, who opened for Turner on her 1996 tour, pays tribute to the legendary singer. Ann has a 36-year-old son with complex needs at home and wonders what will happen to him if she dies?
Mary O'Donnell is worried about who will care for her 36-year-old son Barry, who has autism and a profound learning disability, when she's gone.
Angelina cares for her 30-year-old son, who has autism, and worries about what will happen to him when she's gone.
Dennis Larkin is disappointed that a few Munster fans were dressed in La Rochelle gear at the Heineken Cup final between the French side and Leinster. Anna Moore, the 'Mammy of Irish Boxing', salutes Katie Taylor after her loss over the weekend.
Michelle and her daughter were very disappointed after attending a dance workshop in Clontarf with American TV star Abbey Lee Miller.
Anjali recalls an attack where an open beer can was thrown at her. Pearse Stokes tells us about the latest effort to rescue Romeo and Juliet in Balbriggan Harbour. Giggles The Clown is searching for the diary book he lost on a bus from Dundalk to Dublin. Nicola still wears a tweed suit made by her mother in the 1960s.
Mundy has answered our call to write an anthem for the Ireland Women's Football Team. Dennis is shocked that the Irish team don't seem to know our National Anthem.
Tom McGauley tells a story of how his grandfather met his rival Four Courts shooter, forty years after it occurred. Anne is frustrated that nobody seems to use their car indicators anymore. Jean is distressed at the state of Balbriggan Beach.
Ireland will be be playing the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia in July. But where is the excitement? Where is the hype? Where are the anthems?
Where did it all go wrong for Wild Youth at the Eurovision? What does Ireland need to do differently? Do we need a singer performing in their underpants?
Listeners react to a News At One interview with Group Head of RTE Sport Declan McBennett regarding GAAGO and RTÉ's broadcasting of GAA games.
Listeners debate whether more GAA matches should be shown on free to air television and discuss the pros and cons of GAAGO.
Ian Whyte of Whyte's Auctioneers discusses rock memorabilia and estimates what listeners' items might be worth.
Liveline discusses Trans, Gender Fluidity, LGBTQI+ Rights, Motherhood, Womanhood and abusive language.
Should RTÉ be broadcasting the Coronation? Emails from listeners who have experienced coercive control are read out on air.
In a landmark ruling, Daniel Kane from Blachardstown was the first person to be convicted of coercive control in Ireland. His ex-partner, Mary, tells her story.
Russian Ambassador, Yury Filatov has warned Ireland of possible consequences following tributes paid to an Irishman killed while fighting voluntarily in Ukraine.
Listeners working into their 80's and 90's talk to Joe and discuss watch-making, the famous Late Late Show Chair & Saint Asicus.
Listeners react to The Irish Daily Mail calling Joe Biden 'geriatric' and we hear from people in their eighties who are still working.
We hear an interview with the late Jimmy Nicholl, who died trying to save a drowning man. Liam is a clamper and he's fed up with all the abuse he gets.
Two men drowned in the Liffey on the Easter weekend when one man, James Nicholl, jumped in to save the other's life.
One of Ireland's oldest barbers, Eddie McEvoy of Grafton Barbers, celebrates his 89th Birthday with calls from James Nesbitt, Paul McGrath and John Fitzpatrick. Conor Doyle has campained for new Dublin street to be named Theatre Royal Way, in memorial to The Theatre Royal and wants a reception to open this new pedestrianised street.
Kristina was scammed out of €47,000. Helen won a cruise at a casino. It leaves on Saturday morning but her grandson hasn't received his passport yet. An Post charged Margaret €846 V.A.T. for a €20 cardigan. James' autistic son is unable to get the services he needs. Former Kerry Rose, Julett, was egged while driving.
Callers who have had bad experiences with Felix Holidays explain what happened to them. Listeners who can't get secondary school places for their children explain their situations.
With RTE appointing a new DG, Liveline listeners give their opinion on his biggest decision - the next Late Late Show presenter. The priest who met Joe Biden in Knock, Frank O'Grady chats to Joe about his life.
As the courts deliberate over a verdict in The Regency murder trial, Joe replays his interviews with Jonathan Dowdall and Alex Hurley. Anne McShane explains how an exhibition on Spike Island featuring her paralympian sister's medals and trophies was not easily accessible for people with disabilities.
As Joe Biden superfan Mildred Beirne awaits the US President's visit to Ballina, she shares her disappointment over the controversial cartoon. On the passing of Mary Quant, Ann Francis remembers the famous fashion designer and the exciting period when her creations flourished.
Oliver Sears, art dealer and founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland, is horrified by an upcoming auction of Nazi memorabilia. Graham finds it extraordinarily difficult to find a job for his teenage son. After her car was damaged by fire, Kellie is struggling to secure insurance cover.
Sharon thinks that nurses and teachers should receive some assistance to afford accommodation in Dublin. Following on from yesterday, Patricia teaches Irish and thinks it's a gift that the language is still alive. Liz explains her stressful life as an undocumented Irish immigrant in the United States.
Paul is concerned by how hay bales are stacked on trucks. Ben is disappointed by the state of the flag at the 1916 memorial in Cabinteely Park. Michael Fleming tells us of the disaster he and his son, also named Michael, had when trying to get to Australia.
Liveline listeners give their thoughts on Donald Trump ahead of his arrest. Callers give us their expensive tales of holidaying at home.
Listeners give their perspective on the availability of LGBTQ+ books for teenagers in libraries.
Joe is joined by Jack L and other guests to celebrate Vincent Van Gogh's 170th birthday.
At 7'6, Shaun is possibly the tallest man in Ireland. He spoke to Joe about his condition, called gigantism, which occurs in patients who had excessive growth hormone in childhood. EDS is a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue, some of which also affect height.
In memory of loved ones or as a personal challenge, callers shared their stories of walking the Camino de Santiago.
We hear from callers affected by the life-threatening Marfan Syndrome. We also hear an update on the report into gender issues within the Irish Defence Forces. Dermot rang in about anti-social behaviour in his apartment complex, and Jack has had his electric car charger stolen. Nicole is helping listeners pronounce Van Gogh the Dutch way.
Three listeners have contacted Liveline with the same idea - to help calm the housing crisis with mobile home parks. Martin and his wife, Aisling were unable to get an ambulance when Aisling suffered severe bleeding due to a miscarriage. Anna and Niall believe Drogheda should be offered city status.
Robert is an alcoholic and is unable to find the medication he needs to help stop him from drinking. Orlaigh is the aunt of 4 year old Fiadh who has an aggressive cancer. Fiadh's family want palliative care for Fiadh. Geoff Fitzpatrick and Des McHale discuss the wonder of geometry in nature.
Charlie and Sandy found a wooden man in a sod of turf. How did it end up there? Broadcaster Mike Murphy talks to Joe about an investment scam that is using his image, his interest in Art and the Late Late Show.
Denis' enormous rabbit, Tyson, has gone missing. Joe speaks to 7-year old Cíaran who is one of the 35 children living with Cystic Fibrosis who have finally been approved for the drug, Kaftrio.
Olga updates Joe on current events in Mariupol. Angela had three American guests staying with her who found themselves stranded by public transport. Lee tells Joe how he uses maths in everyday life.
Monica has home-schooled her six children and is saddened by the Tánaiste's comments claiming that homeschooling is isolating. Lucy believes that Lidl's new Soya & Insect Patties are unnecessary.
Jimmy Carter has asked Joe Biden to do his eulogy. Listeners give their thoughts on that and we hear about the former US president's life.
John is a 36 year old member of the Travelling Community who wants to get an electrical apprenticeship but left school early and doesn't have the academic requirements.
Would you cull your pet cat if they had a disease which is fatal to humans? Bernard doesn't like the term "Paddy's Day".
Councillor Nial Ring and his son were attacked for being Irish after a Chelsea football match in London. Joe describes an incident which occurred to some elderly women on Bus Éireann today. Landlords and renters talk about their current situations.
Aaron has been told he has to remove the bench he put next to his daughter's grave. Martina had her car stolen along with a quilt she had been working on for a long time. Sean, who we spoke to on Monday, has had some good news. Three landlords who have decided to sell their properties talk to Joe.
Listeners discuss the fact that Met Eireann didn't mention the possibility of snow later in the week on last night's weather forecast. Michael believes that Dunnes Stores have cut the length of time that their money-off vouchers remain valid.
Shalva gave €20 to a woman in distress with a Canadian accent. Sean visits his brother in a care home every week. Despite the bus passing the care home, the nearest bus stop is a 25 minute walk away.
Callers discuss the current advertising campaign for Jameson Whiskey. Anna's six year old son was knocked down by an E-scooter in Bushy Park.
Angela's sister, Martina, died three weeks ago due to alcoholism. Other callers share their struggles with drinking.
Aisling, 17, describes what it's like to live with a rare form of Sarcoma and how she copes with it.
The less time Sinead keeps her child in creche, the more she has to pay. Deborah feels that she was born to be a mother but had to hand her baby over.
Listeners react to the Government's announcement of a new Cost Of Living package. Val saw smoke coming out of her tumble dryer and prevented a fire.
Jean was a resident of a Mother and Baby Home for 5 months and 20 days. She is 11 days short of eligibility for payment under the Former Resident Redress Scheme.
Marguerite told us about an unhappy experience of attempting to breastfeed her seven month old at a public pool. And following on from yesterday, a number of callers share how tinnitus affects their lives.
Ann-Marie received a text from Eir notifying her of a €5.99 charge for paper bills. Brian woke up with Sudden Hearing Loss and thinks the current Specsavers Ad for hearing aids makes fun of people dealing with hearing loss. Lisa was disappointed by comments on Home Of The Year regarding the restoration of a thatched cottage.
Chloe's child is interested in acting. She signed up for Next Star Productions but said the cost of auditions was prohibitive. Sean thinks the price for entry into the upcoming Me Auld Flower event is high. Carmel got a surprise on Valentine's day from her neighbour.
Evren has been collecting clothes donations to send to Turkey but can no longer accept any more.
Niamh has an Irish flag flying outside her house but received a letter complaining about the condition of the flag. Amnda Coogan talks about the creativity involved in being a Sign Language Interpreter.
Niall's wife, Ann, cared for their son and is now not eligible for a pension. A photographer charged Michelle extra to photograph her son because he has special needs. Bridget wants to bring St. Brigid's skull back to Ireland. Michael met Brendan Behan as a child. Tina wants to celebrate the work of Niamh Bhreathnach.
Hugh Harper lost his daughter, Leona in the Creeslough tragedy and does not want TG4 to air their documentary tonight. David worked at L'Arche twenty years ago and is shocked and disgusted by the news of Jean Vanier's abuse.
Cormac was the victim of an assault after getting into a "fake taxi". The man who founded the L'Arche communities, Jean Vanier has been implicated in sexual abuse of women. Killian's sister lost her partner and child in Cresslough last October. They are upset at a TG4 documentary airing tomorrow night.
Aidan offered a hotel to accommodate 100-150 refugees but hasn't had a response. Janette Byrne took a case against the state to provide her with medical treatment.
Charlie O'Leary, Italia '90 legend, joins Joe on his 99th Birthday. He shares his memories of being part of the Irish Football Squad and questions the need for means testing the over 90's.
Lisa thinks it's outrageous that you can buy seats for the St. Patrick's Day Parade at the price of €250. Ann's daughter lives with anorexia and found the HSE CAMHS very frustrating to deal with.
Tom lives in the UK now and wants to come back for a holiday but requires dialysis. Sabrina has to pay over €200 for the medication for her Hyperemesis. Mary and her husband have paid for private health insurance for over 40 years but he can't get a bed to assess him due to the high demand from the public sector.
Listeners celebrate the achievement of 14 Irish Oscar nominations. Rachael's autistic son suffers from ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and she cannot find the specific crackers that he eats for most of his meals.
Mary is annoyed that criminal incidents are misattributed to Ballymun. John-Joe thinks the deer population of Ireland needs to be culled.
Clare had a bag stolen from outside the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel which contained her father's Hurling Medals and the Condolence Book from his funeral. James believes taxpayers should not have to pay to repair defective buildings. Liam and his wife, Jenny, were hit by a car while out for a walk. Jenny did not survive.
Denise was knocked down by a car at Stephen's Green in 1996. Joe speaks to Prof. Anne-Marie Minihane who has been studying whether HRT can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's in women. Jordan's wife is a nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and her car was broken into in the car park.
Cara's best friend, 14 year old Aoife Doyle was killed by a driver who was on his mobile phone. Joe speaks to Cara's mother Sinead. Jody Duggan was the victim of coercive control.
Stephanie speaks to Joe about her OCD. Frank has been refused planning permission on his family's land in Waterford.
Clerys Archive will open this month and listeners with memories of the store hope it will accurately reflect their stories. Anne's father was discharged from hospital over the weekend to help alleviate the crisis in A and E. Anne doesn't think he should have been sent home. Should Ireland name a football stadium after the late Pele?
Reaction to the latest abuse of politicians. Leigh tells us about the VAT she is being billed for her modified vehicle and Patricia discusses issues her friend encounters using a walking frame.
Callers describe their recent hospital experiences. Veronica is searching for the man who rescued her when her car wouldn't start.
We hear from both patients and doctors about the issues currently facing Emergency Services.
Joe is joined by Deirdre Lundy, GP/BMS Specialist & Trainer; Roddy Collins, Irish Former Football Player and Mark Henry, Author of 'In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide To Ireland at 100' to discuss the high and low points of the year.
Aine is not happy with the service given by Dublin Bus. Brian endured a day without electricity because the ESB was doing maintenance work. 16 year old Michael Gilmore was raising poultry but they were stolen. Carol needs to drive an SUV because of her back trouble. Stephanie gives us an update on her son who has CF.
Philip speak about his experiences in the Lebanon, following the death of Private Sean Rooney. The tyres on Ronan's SUV were slashed by a protest group named The Tyre Extinguishers. Robert believes the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, is being lost.
Bernie was eating in a pub when a dog came up to her begging for food. Gerry thinks it's time to change the tradition of having turkey at Christmas. Princess Abigail of Hawaii died and has Irish lineage. Hannah brought her car in to her mechanic and he did the work for free.
John says you cannot call yourself an Irish republican if you watch the Netflix series on Harry and Meghan. Dolores and her Circle of Friends group from Ayrfield got stuck in Athlone because their bus couldn't get through the street decorations. Margaret is without electricity because of planned ESB outages.
Rossa fell on the ice in Blackrock and was helped by a van driver. Sam was the victim of road rage while following his mother's hearse. Callers ring in about whether or not snobbery still exists in the way it used to. Michael wants to hear the Gay Byrne Christmas Cake skit and Mags notices a mistake in the new RTE Guide.
Paul is heartbroken by the news that his daughter won't be getting Kaftrio any time soon.
Lisa in Galway has a very specific Peppa Pig request. - Tony thinks he may have found one the best prices for a bottle of wine around. - John feels that December the 6th should be correctly marked as it is the day that the British forces officially left Ireland 100 wears ago today. - Ann and Betty have different views on Roy Keane's Brazil comments
Alan O'Reilly's electricity bill for his gastro pub was €38,000. His last bill was less than €5,000. - Andrea is a taxi driver who's had a number of unsavoury incidents with passengers. - Ray can't get travel insurance because of his age.
Valerie was shouted at by other drivers when her car broke down. Michelle noticed that a trampoline jumped in price by €100 at Smyths and other callers share their memories of the original Claremorris store.
John queries giving bank details to St. Vincent De Paul. Owen has a Free Travel pass but still has to pay €2 to book a seat with Bus Eireann. Elaine wants couriers to be careful where they leave deliveries. Catriona doesn't think private fertility clinics should use influencers to promote their services.
Retailer Tony is not ready for this initiative. Jennifer discusses influencers linking with fertility clinics. Clinics are not regulated here and why are fertility clinics monetising IVF?
Failte Ireland's advert for Winter in Dublin has annoyed christians because it doesn't mention Xmas. Ann wants the GAA to review their policy of not accepting cash when attending games. Jim had to carry his haemorrhaging wife to his car and then to hospital because no ambulance was available.
Tom turned away an electrician because his trousers were hanging low. Callers share their views on Qatar holding the World Cup and Roy Keane's comments on this subject live on air.
Listen back as Joe is joined by a host of guests at The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone. Keyboard Ivan McKenna with Comedians June Rogers, Doc Savage, Frank Forde, Frank Twomey, Declan Callis, Packie O'Callaghan & Seamus O'Rourke
Matthew discusses a Taxi Phone Scam. Lisa's experience with out of control electric scooters. Emma & Eilish tell us about their children with Cystic Fibrosis. While Fanchea remembers her daughter Emma she lost to Cystic Fibrosis. Hertha is trying to change bank but can't find a bank to take her without having an internet connection.
Gráinne has two kids with Cystic Fibrosis who are waiting to receive a life changing drug.
Stephen tells us about how his dog Clyde was killed by a pair of Alsatians. Author David Nolan, a victim of abuse himself, talks about his investigation.
Seamus tells Katie about the traumatic experience when his dog was killed by other dogs. Fearghal Harrington, CEO of Intro Dating, tells Katie about the current state of dating in Ireland
Aine and Catherine retell incidents involving falls. Victims of abuse at the hands of Spiritan priests tell their stories and discuss restorative justice. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Callers discuss the anti social behaviour they are witnessing inside and outside the GPO on O'Connell Street Eileen remembers meeting The Walker Brothers in Co. Cavan in the 60's Stephen reacts to the news of a Restorative Justice programme after The Spiritans Abuse scandal. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools react to the press conference and apology issued today. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Ed was abused as an altar boy in Canada. Listeners react to the new gambling legislation. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Elvis was abused by Fr. Maloney in Sierra Leone. Maria reads a poem she has written in tribute to Vicky Phelan. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Finbar was sexually abused while he was a student at Willow Park. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Michael tells his story of being sexually abused at Willow Park School. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Aidan and Edward share their stories of being sexually abused at Dublin's Blackrock college in the 1970s. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Sexual abuse survivor, Stephen, tells his story of child sexual abuse at Willow Park & Blackrock College in the 1970's. https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/
Callers share their opinions on what the poppy represents and whether Irish people should wear it.
Callers tell us about discovering that their babies' organs were removed without permission.
Sarah's fiancé had a seizure in a taxi and was thrown out of the cab. Callers are divided on the cancelling of the Live Animal Crib at the Mansion House. A Catholic church would not allow an Irish flag to be placed on the coffin of a former member of the Defence Forces.
Joe presents a Funny Friday special, live from Clayton Whites hotel in Wexford, with comedy and music from Al Foran, June Rodgers, Yann O'Brien, Declan Callis, Brendan 'Doc' Savage, Frank Twomey, Packie O'Calaghan, Declan O'Brien and Claudia Boyle.
Callers are divided on junior minister Ossian Smyth's recent comments that attacks on famous paintings are an effective way of demonstrating.
Listeners are divided as to whether Violet Gibson should have been honoured by having a plaque unveiled in her honour. She tried to kill Mussolini in 1926.
Vika's imported Toyota was stolen over the weekend but she had a GPS tag in the car. Helen bought a puppy in a car park.
Tom wants to know who's paying for a night out at Dromoland Castle organised by Age Friendly Ireland? Liz can't believe that Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland next week may have nowhere to stay. Many hundreds of Irish people offered accommodation that wasn't followed up on.
We hear from Fintan O'Toole, Anna Soubry, Dominic Grieve and more on the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Maura Gallagher - Niall Horan's mother - stands up for her uber-famous son.
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather tells Joe about a lightning strike on a wind turbine while there's a leak in the Dáil. Liam explains the clever marketing around 0.0 (non-alcoholic) drinks An insurer will no longer cover Audrey's therapy dog Poppy
Kevin O'Rourke, a reformed drinker, says a TV documentary with Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi should not have been sponsored by Guinness.
Keith's wife was attacked by Slawomir Gierlowski. Ante was attacked by a large group of teenagers. John thinks the government should be providing funding for churches to help with their energy bills.
Listeners discuss Climate Change protestors throwing soup over Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'.
Elaine is from Kazakhstan and makes Irish Dancing costumes. Dr. Mary Ryan explains what needs to be done to help sufferers of endometriosis.
Elaine is 7 months pregnant and was refused access to a toilet in a large store. Listeners share their stories of living with endometriosis.
Joe is joined by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaih, Simon Gillespie, Mickey Joe Harte, Cormac Friel and listeners to pay tribute to the victims of Creeslough, their families and the community.
Grace thinks there was always an understanding that there were politics involved in Irish Dancing winners. John had his 100 year old banjo stolen from a pub last night. Listeners describe their struggles with endometriosis.
Listeners express a lack of surprise at news of competition fixing within the world of Irish Dancing. Listeners describe the pain of living with endometriosis.
Eamonn's insurance went up to €8,000 after a minor tip for which the other driver did not make a claim. Callers describe the difficulties of living with endometriosis. Arlene is troubled by some extreme behaviour in the world of Irish Dancing.
Cormac's son had a minor car accident but received a huge bill. Anthony has been a taxi driver for 16 years but believes drivers are ripping off students. Shane is unable to buy his weekly shopping due to farmer protests. Bryan claims that hospital staff are the miracle workers but sometimes things happen that can't be explained.
Foster Carers share their disappointment about not being recognised in the budget and explain the difficulties of being a foster parent. Deirdre and Mike both lost their houses due to mistakes with their mortgages.
Listeners give their thoughts on the Vacant Property Tax. Roberta discovered a savage looking animal trap for sale online. Foster parents are unhappy that the budget didn't help them.
Lauren's 6 year old daughter is coeliac and finds salads are her only option when visiting restaurants. More stories from business owners about customers leaving without paying. Iranians tell us about what's happening in their country at the moment.
Joe presents the show live from the Ploughing Championships alongside June Rodgers, Declan Callis, Doc Savage, Packie O'Callaghan, Frank Twomey, Anne Gildea, Mike Denver & Yann O'Brien.
Frank discovered dead gannets on a beach in Ballyferriter. Fifi transferred money to Eir accidentally. Several gardai tell of their experiences dealing with joyriding and other anti-social behaviour. Jane is unable to find a G.P in Sligo.
Andrew witnessed joyriders ramming a Garda car in Cherry Orchard. Nicola's mother gave the wrong bank account details to receive a social welfare lump sum. Georgina had bought insurance for Abba Voyage tickets but, following tragic events, could no longer attend. Tor is looking for accented letters for her lead type letterpress.
Louise's daughter is a waitress and was forced to pay for an unpaid meal by diners. Victor's grandfather was in the firing squad of Erskine Childers. John Moore is searching for an elusive player from his 1972's school football team. Lisa was unable to receive carer's allowance and is struggling.
Lynda has lost her carer's allowance due to being three euro over the threshold. Andrew thought he had booked accommodation before he arrived in Ireland. But it was a scam. Mourners continue to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II with long queues. Margaret is diabetic and cannot get chiropody services on her medical card.
Alex is distraught that ACTS (Accessible Community Transport for South Dublin) is not going to exist anymore. Mary thinks the new Limerick Jersey is too expensive. Paul had a life-changing accident on his motorbike. Chris is looking for help in tracking down a specific scyther.
Diana is irritated by a new LED Billboard which projects directly into her house. Susan is upset by the decision that a cycle path will be created next to where her son is buried. Aslan have cancelled their 40th Anniversary show due to illness.
Jenna spotted a Barbie Dream House on a Smyth's Toy Store catalogue for €329.99, €75 more than the same house in the retail store. Listeners share their memories of their motorbike tests. Finola's cat was killed brutally.
Betty is worried about Queen Elizabeth II's health. Ralph has seen a memo from the Citizen's Information Service. Jean is annoyed by the Director of the Booker Prize Foundation's elitist attitude.
Tony thinks all shops should close at 8pm. Fergus is a volunteer at Citizens Information in Kilkenny but feels his skills have been reduced down to the role of a receptionist.
Lorraine's son Callum is on home dialysis. She is worried about looming energy costs and outages. The steel which was left in front of Dave's house has been collected. Muireann Kyeyune believes people should try harder to pronounce people's names correctly. Paid Citizens Information staff describe the changes within the organization.
Last week 4 steel girders were left in Dave's front garden. He doesn't know where they came from. John, who is a farmer, wants the ESB to pay him for the electricity poles they have erected on his land. More on the Citizens Information Service.
Rachel received a curious response from a prospective landlord. Nora Owen was a founding volunteer of the Malahide Branch.
More discussion on why volunteers at the Citizens Information Service are being downgraded.
Mary has been a volunteer at Citizens Information for over ten years but the model of the service is changing, so she will no longer be volunteering there.
Geraldine's electricity bill has gone up over 400%. Mary is looking forward to getting back to work with the new school year but is worried about e-scooters. Michael Fisher was a student of Jesuit Priest, Peter Orr.
David talks about the discoveries he made about his uncle, Peter Orr, a Jesuit priest. Claire Farrell, daughter of Una, speaks about the aggravated burglary at their shop in Ballintober. Catriona describes a frightening incident which took place on the Luas at the weekend. Una and Angela describe the difficulties of being lollipop people.
Joe presents Funny Friday from the Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford with Frank Twomey, Packie O’Callaghan, Aonghus McAnally, Declan O’Brien, Sharon Mannion, Seamus O’Rourke, Brendan ‘Doc’ Savage, June Rodgers & Yann O’Brien.
Siobhan lost her engagement ring in Dublin Airport. Maria has been a landlord for 40 years but feels landlords are villainised.
Eileen describes when her business was burgled and listeners explain how their personal alarm helps them feel secure. Olga shares her experiences of war in Ukraine.
Fr. Pat describes an aggravated burglary that occurred in Ballintubber. Caroline is unable to find a house in Kells to rent. Fintan needs to get his dog back to mainland Europe.
Paul and other passengers ended up in Edinburgh because of problems with their flight from Fuerteventura to Dublin. Paula was addicted to codeine and now wants the product to be available on prescription only.
David has noticed an increase in the number of dead birds on the road. Patricia believes pensioners must be looked after in the forthcoming budget. Padraig has emigrated to Australia to work as a doctor. Bridge was on a plane that was struck by lightning.
Pat defends his company van which features a picture of a scantily-clad woman. Diarmuid disagrees with the findings of the Synod report on the Catholic Church.
Maria's apartment is infested with rats and mice. Callers discuss GP house calls and the working conditions for young doctors. Joan saw a car stop to help someone who had dropped their shopping in torrential rain.
The DSPCA have no water for their animals and staff. Patricia was caught out by a phone scam. Peter has been unable o get a doctor to call out to see his mother who has been diagnosed with cancer.
David received a Customs Charge for €127 for the delivery of his sister's ashes. The goat who was on a platform at the Puck Fair is taken down. Ralph was able to get a monkeypox vaccine in France. Clare was bitten by a horsefly two days ago.
Orla was in severe pain from a weever fish sting. Grace noticed a book of maps in which Ireland was listed as United Kingdom. Marian and Esther Leonard live in fear of Frank McCann's release. Patrick is a sculptor who keeps goats and will make a sculpture for Puck Fair.
In 1972, a team of women football players from the Jeyes Factory went to France for four football matches. Fintan wants to take part in the Liveline 100th Anniversary Special, marking the death of Michael Collins. Rosemary bought a bar of chocolate with a missing square. Noel Carey is the last surviving officer of Jadotville.
More listeners tell us how they've been subject to coercive control in their relationships. Listeners write ditties and poems in response to the "Wagatha Christie" verdict. Bernard tells us about anti-social behaviour at his local grotto in Enniscorthy. Ian Molan can't renew his truck licence because he's lost the sight in one eye.
E-mails from survivors are read on air. Johnny receive a letter from HSE declaring that he had received a 1 Million Euro contract. Catherine witnessed two men saving another man at the Grand Canal. Helen was convinced to download an app to her phone.
Domestic abuse survivors send in their stories and David explains how his mother was controlled by his father. Charles explains how he was intimidated and threatened on the train from Sligo to Dublin. Ben was knocked down by an electric scooter, breaking his arm in three places.
John's shoe repair shop is closing tomorrow and he needs help in moving his machinery. Harry Crosbie is looking for a space to house a Ukrainian Community Centre. Bríd is appalled by the state of the Irish flag at Cherbourg port. John was charged €10.50 for a bottle of cider.
Following issues on trains to Bray AIr Show at the weekend, Barry Kenny of Iarnród Éireann responds to criticism from callers.
Mary is delighted that AIB have reversed their plan to remove cash services. Brendan has been attacked twice by buzzards while running. Siobhan's daughter had a passport taken from her . Darragh spotted drug paraphernalia in Waterford City. Paulie has got insurance for his campervan and is going to Duncannon this evening.
Emma tells us about the tragic death of her father who was on a motorbike holiday in Ireland.
Orla wasn't able to travel on a bus with her guide dog because they require 48 hours' notice. Melissa's family have converted a truck into a campervan for their son who has a disability. But they cannot get insurance. Ryan's son was the victim of a tractor rage incident. Jerry was in the Civil Defence at the time of Bloody Friday.
Eoin describes the mess left at Burrow Beach and looks for volunteers to help him clean it up. Loxi contrasts the promotion of whiskey by the government with the minimum unit pricing on cheaper alcohol. Derek believes the production of potato milk might be beneficial to the environment.
Lorraine saw an email address on a waylaid bag at Dublin Airport and contacted the grateful passenger. Emma is dismayed by an ad for a whiskey passport. Shelagh Fogarty of LBC describes how she was stalked for years.
John is sad and angry about the new GAA split-season model. Rebecca is on holidays in Quinta do Lago where she came face-to-face with wildfires.
Cliona was asked by a Northern Irish Air B&B host if she was Catholic or Protestant. Listeners react and talk about the bonfires taking place in Northern Ireland.
Leanne has been waiting almost seven years for breast reduction surgery, with no end in sight. Michael's son is visually impaired but when their Air B&B host heard that he has an assistance dog, they canceled the booking.
Grainne and her friends were travelling on a train as part of a 70th birthday celebration. But they had a bottle of wine taken from them by staff. Regina, who's in her 50's, is having issues with her rollator on the bus. A woman named Karen came to the aid of Martin and his wife.
Dom defends a sign in his restaurant that states 'No Karens'. Samantha Kenny tells Katie about her daughter, Ava, who has a rare genetic syndrome and the lack of financial support available.
As Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister, listeners offer their opinions on him. Trish tells us about Tom who needs to go to a nursing home but can't bear to part with his dog.
Listeners tell us about out of control youngsters spoiling their experience of Minions in Irish cinemas. A listener thinks IMMA should not have ended their association with the Texaco children's art council. John will never be able to buy his own home in Ireland so he's moving abroad.
Joe had £2,500 in a suitcase in the attic which was accidentally donated to a charity shop. Sarah thinks the way that news presenters stand is unnatural. Katie hears more stories from women who were affected by the marriage bar, including Aileen who was Taoiseach Jack Lynch's secretary.
Tom was scammed by a woman he thought he was having an online relationship with. Katie speaks to a number of women who were affected by the Marriage Bar in Ireland.
Brendan Hayes recalls the bomb at Dublin Airport in 1975 that killed his father John. Laura was the victim of stalking. Pauric's aunt, who's 97, has officially two different birth dates. One in April and one in December as per her baptismal cert and her birth cert. She'd like it sorted.
Johnny has found numerous Elsie Stix from old ice-creams on beaches. John's parents' graves collapsed in Howth. Tom's family's graves were covered in cement. Sean's mother gave him a graveyard plot as a Christmas present. Photographer David Moore details his visit to London's secret crisis-command bunker, The Pindar Bunker.
Jim's family own a graveyard plot for eight coffins and, despite only six people having been buried there, the cemetery has told him it is now full and there won't be space there for him and his brother.
Lisa and her daughter were removed from a flight because her daughter had a viral infection. Bridget has a bleeding ulcer and was refused the use of toilets yesterday. Melanie is blind and was charged by a pharmacy to get an Antigen test carried out for her.
Claire explains how her daughter was bullied and treated badly at the Gaeltacht. Kevin went to the Gaeltacht 6 times and explains why the set-up at Gaeltacht is flawed. Breda was charged €14 for two ice-creams. Sean details some dangerous driving which he has seen several times in Birdhill, Co. Limerick.
Joe presents the first live Funny Friday in over two years at The Hardiman Hotel, Galway with Franke Forde, June Rodgers, Declan Callis, Sharon Mannion, Ultan Conlon, Packie O'Callaghan and Yann O'Brien.
Andrew and Joanne describe the bullying their children experienced whilst in the Gaeltacht; Stories from those who lost loved-ones in bombings in Dublin, Manchester and Belturbet during the Troubles
Discussion about a new biography of Rose Dugdale, who was very active in Provisional IRA campaigns in the 1970's
Taxi drivers react to the NTA ruling on mandatory cashless payment facilities in all cars; Marie is having sleepless nights worrying about losing the Working Family Payment, because of the cut-off age for her son who is studying medicine; Callers respond to the idea of in-cell telephones being provided for prisoners
Listeners give their opinion on fake grass, which is becoming more popular. Karen's son Robert, who has ASD, lost a Script T-Shirt which he bought at their concert this week. Emma spotted a swarm of bees in a public place. She contacted a bee keeping group to have them removed. But before the group arrived someone else had killed the bees.
Niamh spoke to us about antisocial behaviour along the Royal Canal in Dublin, Alan appealed for help after the elderly centre he works in had €2000 in cash stolen, and Noreen sparks a conversation about independent living as she gets older.
Language and how we use it across disciplines. Sue Browne on her father, Dr. Noel Browne.
Sinead tells us about a school book that uses a derogatory term for a person with a disability. A good Samaritan came to the aid of Margaret's grandson yesterday. John is recovering from Shingles.
Liveline discusses Trans, Gender Fluidity, LGBTQI+ Rights, Motherhood, Womanhood and abusive language.
Liveline discusses Trans, Gender Fluidity, LGBTQI+ Rights, Motherhood, Womanhood and abusive language.
Sandra claims she was denied access to the National Women's Council of Ireland AGM today - was it because of advocacy group The Countess's stance on women's biology?
Paddy Murray, Paul Gaffney and Pat know only too well the impact of the 2009 government raid on private pension funds; Callers describe how they've been left weeks waiting for their luggage that never makes it into Dublin, while a mountain of luggage builds-up in the Airport Baggage Hall
Don McClean will perform in Ireland later this year but some listeners object to his gig in light of his pro-gun stance; Mary was quoted over €18,000 to hire a car for a week in Ireland while Paul, who is 90, has noticed how much more his shopping is costing.
After 3 months silence, it's a relief to hear once again from Olga in Mariupol about what life in the city is like after 100 days of war; Seamus and Tom are passionate about their hobbies - tapestry and cross-stitching
Listeners react to the appearance of DAA CEO Dalton Phillips before a Joint Oireachtas Committee this afternoon, to answer questions about the current levels of chaos at the airport
Emma and Paula had close brushes with death as a result of house fires, while Garret has a warning about leaving dishwashers unattended; Callers gives their reaction to a 3-part documentary on Sky which is a revealing and highly-critical portrait of Mother Teresa
The crowd-control chaos at Dublin Airport continues; Peter's anxiety was triggered by early deaths in his family, Dominic's was a result of his traumatic home life and James's was a result of being kidnapped at gunpoint; William Sullivan has devoted his life to creating the Irish Military Museum in Co Meath, whose future is now in doubt
Callers describe the trauma and debilitating terror that comes over you when you suffer a panic attack - whether it's on the motorway or in your sleep
Revelations about what cleaners in No 10 Downing Street had to face after Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' prompts a discussion about whether people have respect for cleaners' Claire is just beginning her journey to a successful pregnancy, while Robert outlines the lengths he and his wife went to in getting their beautiful children
The mass shooting in Uvalde Texas prompts calls from America and here at home to discuss the tragedy, child safety in schools and gun control in the US
A family holiday in Turkey turned into a nightmare for Elaine, Dean and Mike when strangers attempted to abduct one of their children; Home-owners explain how it is becoming increasingly impossible to get insurance on thatched properties
Daniel is appealing for help tracing the hit & run driver who knocked-down his 4-year old daughter; Joanne's mother's life-saving heart surgery has been cancelled 3 times; Sean was shocked at the wait time for an ambulance; Róisín is desperate to get her son into the CAMHS system; is it a good idea to provide frontline gardai with taser guns?
Leanne tells us about the disastrous gastric sleeve surgery she received in Turkey before other callers share their experiences.
Patricia feels many good nuns gave their lives in the service of others and shouldn't all be tarred with the same negative brush
Keith Duffy doesn't like performing or socialising in Dublin because of begrudgery. Listeners have their say; Jonathan's brother can't fulfill a dying wish to travel to the USA because he can't get insurance; Francesca's cat died after being shot with a pellet gun.
Our first callers are John and Brenda, who are homeless and desperately trying to find security in the rental sector; meanwhile landlords explain why it's not all profits, profits, profits for them
Brendan Murphy and Jeremiah Clayborne have differing views on whether or not people should take part in séances.
Andrii and his family escaped the war in Ukraine and settled in Dublin where they secured schools and job offers. They've been moved to Youghal in Cork but are anxious to return to Dublin
Gemma's daughter was sent home from school for wearing fake eyelashes. Callers discuss whether the school was right to insist on strict dress codes or unfairly oppressing individual expression.
Tracey is very upset to learn that Logan Jackson, who murdered her son Kevin Sheehy, is being transferred to a UK prison; Brian, John and Breda explain what motivated them to donate organs to others; Mark's very rare racing motorbike was stolen but it is useless to the thieves because they can't start it without a special key
Michelle went to Belfast to donate a kidney to a stranger, and other recipients explain how getting a transplant changed their lives; Alex explains why he went to the Victory Day rally in Ireland yesterday, a celebration of Russian victory over Nazi Germany in World War II
Mary is an alcoholic and also severely overweight and desperate for help to turn her life around.
Trauma is driving Stephanie's vulnerable daughter into herself; Derek's car burst into flames on the motorway; Tony also lives on Long Lane which is being targetted by vandals; Karen opposes the NCBI re-brand; Anne's house infested by rats; the appeal of vintage phone boxes; an update on Letitia's lost wedding outfit
Callers enthusiastic about the prospect of a Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano re-match in Croke Park; Letitia left her mother-of-the-bride outfit on the Dublin-Cork train; Noel can't understand why non-alcoholic drinks are so expensive; Jennifer and her neighbours were victims of one brand of vandalism targetting their cars
Should Russian people in Ireland cancel a planned rally in the Phoenix Park this weekend?; Ilona was horrified to discover the cruelty inflicted on Norbert, their pet cat; Tommy was on a drug trial but he must spend €600 a month to stay on the medication; Visually-impaired listeners who don't think the NCBI should change their name to Sight Ireland
Margo wrote an article warning people what's in store if you move to Ireland, so callers discuss whether she was right in her assessment of the drawbacks of the country
Karen was very surprised to discover the price of a VIP package for a Junior Cert disco; Callers who'd like to be able to buy Platinum Jubilee memorabilia here in Ireland
Two immersive Van Gogh exhibitions hit Dublin at the same time - one is at the RDS and the other is at a 'secret' location; David was surprised to discover the weight restrictions on his brand-new camper van
Ann was appalled when she discovered her local hotel was charging residents (who are refugees from Ukraine) to use their leisure centre; Linda, Damien, Sarah and Dan explain the reasons they are all going out of business; Victoria feared for her life when she and her dog Molly were viciously attacked by massive, out of control dogs
Callers explain why they take great offence at the name of the cocktail the Irish Car Bomb; Gerry, Eddie, Ger and Brian discuss whether our capital city centre is a disgrace, or just a work in progress
Trish will miss out on a waiver from VHI because of finding a new health insurer; GAA fans with disabilities denied convenient access into Semple Stadium; Gerry and others feel there are still too many plastic wrappings on supermarket vegetables
Older callers annoyed by being pushed online against their will; Ray and Joan on problems with hotel capacity given over to accommodating refugees fleeing war in Ukraine; Shane will encounter serious issues as a blind Leaving Cert student in Irish oral exam; a warning from Glyn when buying concert tickets as a gift
Callers concerned about the lack of diversity in upcoming Women's Health Conference; Philip explained how his tourists had issues with car hire services; Pat is a pensioner and resents how much he is pressured into doing business online
As Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announce the death of one of their newborn twins, callers share with Katie their own experiences of the heartbreak of stillbirth - both now and in the 1980's
Katie speaks to people directly impacted by homophobia. She also speaks to their friends and family.
Sharon, who has taken a Ukrainian women into her home, speaks to Katie about bureaucracy of accessing social welfare in Ireland.
Today the US government imposed sanctions on three senior members of the Kinahan organised crime group. A mother who lost her son to drugs reacts.
Katie speaks to John, who was amazed by how much it cost to rent a car this Easter week.
BUMBLEance driver, Áine Phelan, speaks to Katie as she returns from Ukraine having delivered much needed medical aid.
Katie speaks to people directly impacted by the ban on the sale of turf under new solid fuel regulations.
Traumatic stories from women who have been victims of rape, some of whom have never told anyone of their experiences
Carol and Mairead are pig farmers worried about the future; Ithel is as self-sufficient as she can be thanks to solar panels; a close call in a thatched house and warnings about the dangers of electrical appliances; Nicola's life has been turned upside-down while waiting for her brain aneurysm to be treated
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the joint houses of the Oireachtas this morning to great acclaim - but not all TD's applauded
Katie speaks to Ukrainians living in Ireland about the massacre in Bucha and the Russian Ambassador's invitation to President Zelensky's Oireachtas address.
Callers debate whether we should ban lawnmowers, or at least think twice about cutting our gardens for the sake of biodiversity
Support and advice from those who have been raised deaf in hearing families - and to anxious parents whose children have just been diagnosed.
Deaf people, and their families, discuss what it is like living as a deaf person in Ireland today, and the challenges that still need to be addressed
With the success of CODA, a film about children of deaf adults, at the Oscars, listeners give us their experience of growing up deaf in Ireland
Margaret and Jean reveal a Whatsapp Scam where they received messages supposedly from family members; Bob explains his idea for people with underlying conditions to wear yellow masks; Philip explains the difficulties he had trying to close his late wife's Gmail account; John's wife's family fled Ukraine and arrived in Dublin yesterday.
Joanne-Mary, Rebecca, Darragh and Patrick describe their experiences of being transgender and gay in rural Ireland; Ann explains how her son went to Poland to help with aid relief but has since joined the war. Nick is protesting the war outside the Russian Embassy.
Reaction to the phrase 'airy fairies' used by Deputy Michael Healy Rae in the Dáil to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar
Should Ireland be spending taxpayers money to host Euro 2028 when we are trying to support refugees from Ukraine?; more stories of living with Long Covid and battles with the medical profession; Cabrini Lynch talks about her grandfather who made the death mask for Michael Collins
Callers describe the hell of living with Long Covid, and the lack of a joined-up health care system to address this growing problem
Callers debate whether the rise in fuel prices is justified, given that we are in the midst of a climate emergency; a lock of Michael Collins' hair sells at auction for €21,000; from the archives we remember Pete St John
Imminent hikes in Bord Gas prices angers callers; Robert's elderly father attacked by a knife-wielding patient in A&E rescuing family and pets from Ukraine, and problems with car insurance and benefits for those offering shelter; remembering circus legend Tom Duffy
More on Russia's invasion of Ukraine - including the Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Plus, the war has put the spotlight on Irish neutrality
Was the Dublin International Piano Competition right to impose a ban on Russian performers this year?; the government just announce subsidies for hauliers
Farmers warn of shortages in the coming months whilst others are concerned about reliance on animal products and their welfare; Dave wants drivers to send a message about the impact of rising cost of fuel and Larry suggests ways of optimising car fuel
Listeners report the sharp in the cost of fuel at the petrol pumps around the country; three farmers with a view on growing our own grain, while Catherine takes issue with pig farming; John proposes changing the Russian Embassy road name to one that honours Ukraine
Rhys and Luke have both decided to go to Ukraine to help the war effort, which prompts calls of support, as well as worried parents and those opposed to war
Rise in fuel prices badly affecting the fishing and haulier industries (also, government trips for St Patrick's Day); An Post policy towards Russia, supporting Airbnb owners in Ukraine and going to fight on the frontlines - plus voices of residents under siege in Kherson
Today, Frank, Tatiana and her son Artem hoping to find refuge in Ireland. Plus those trying to send money to Ukraine and Russians in Ireland feeling under attack.
More discussion about the invasion and some suggestions of alternative means of protest, rather than military attacks
Callers discuss whether our neutrality should prevent us sending military aid to Ukraine
Listeners in Ukraine, Poland and those living in Ireland tell us what is happening to their their homeland, and Irish people who want to send humanitarian aid to the war zone
Continuing discussion of the tense situation in Ukraine and whether Russia was right to take action; offensive car bumper stickers played a major role in a recent podcast by The 2 Johnnies
Emer and Dónal have suffered with noisy roadworks outside their Mayo homes for 20 months; Ivan found a disturbing app on his young son's smartphone; Kate Ann, Antony, Christine and Patrick describe what it is like living with autism
Today, Katie Hannon talked to callers about their experiences of living with autism - from parents to those who have only recently received a diagnosis in their 60's
Katie Hannon talks to adults living with autism who are trying to find a career path and also meet the expectations of society
John lives in Germany but needs dialysis on his visit home to Ireland; Conor found his birth father and urges all adopted people to never give up on finding your roots; we hear from those who want to stop the word 'sausage' being used on vegetarian products
St Patrick won't feature on the An Post stamps for St Patrick's Day, which prompts calls for and against the decision; callers debate the Irish Language Act stipulation that 20% of new recruits into the public sector must be proficient in the Irish language
More on the protest rally that excludes Government representatives; Suzanne's daughter was fined €150 after visiting a clothes bank; Brian's son's bike was stolen; a warning about the fire danger of iphone chargers; more on the cost of living
The exclusion of some political persuasians from the National Women's Council rally prompts a heated debate
Brides-to-be discover the cost of their wedding has increased significantly; more gorgeous love stories; a motorists near-miss canalside near Croke Park; Jack's coffee container business was targetted by thieves; easily-available scratch cards added to Emily's gambling addiction
Forget Tinder - hop on a bus to find romance! Liveline callers shared their love stories, most of which began on a bus!
Brian is looking for a lime cordial; Kevin at Nenagh Castle is looking for a couple who got engaged there; Lucia was still on the minimum wage after 16 years in catering; Sharon's son died by suicide and she feels under pressure from state bureacracy; Claire can't get a holiday because she is caring for other family members
on today's show, anti-social behaviour, the liveable wage and barely surviving on benefits
More companies explain their dealings with The Public Sector Magazine; Angela, Pat, John and Maria on the rising cost of living; Geraldine was a victim of a terrifying home invasion; Deirdre loved the Gabriel Byrne one-man show; Audrey's autistic son got a nasty reaction from a fellow shopper
We hear from more callers in relation to these awards and more callers react to the removal of the wall at Glasnevin Cemetery
We hear from more callers in relation to these awards and more callers react to the removal of the wall at Glasnevin Cemetery
Companies explain how they received awards from The Public Sector Magazine; reaction to the removal of the necrology wall at Glasnevin Cemetery; Lizzie was disappointed that her terrifying night-time intruder was convicted of trespass
On today's programme, Joe asked did Eir deserve to win the Excellence in Customer Services Management Award from Public Sector Magazine? Our listeners told their stories...
Kerri is determined to keep enjoying cheap leisure flights to see the world. Listeners discuss if this is sustainable in the face of climate change
Callers react to the announcement by Minister for Education Norma Foley that this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle will be held as exams only
James Nolan thinks Liberty Hall is a bit of an eyesore. We also hear from Jim Larkin's relatives; listeners tell us how they were victims of the latest scams; Bill Clear tells us how his wife and her sister were hit by sauce thrown from a passing car; Des Bolger tells us what happened to pet ponies Judy and Jody
Family, friends and fans of Noel V Ginnity pay tribute to him, celebrating his 65 years in showbusiness
Fishermen's representatives Patrick Murphy and Brendan Byrne tell us about their meeting with the Russian Ambassador
Discussion continues on the state of relations between Russia, Ukraine and now Ireland given their impending military exercises off the Irish coast
Father and son Emmanuel and Sean had to flee their family home after a very serious racist knife attack; escalating tensions along the Russia/Ukraine border and Russian military exercises planned for the Irish coast
Callers react to Russia's plans to hold naval exercises 240km off the southwest coast of Ireland
No refunds from on-line shops; a story of intimidation at the cinema; Thomas Clarke's family's unmarked graves; One 4 All gift cards
Listeners were surprised to realise the handling charges on One 4 All gift cards; Bill, Rory and Gavin outline their own experiences with the highly-addictive OxyContin
Mostafa and Thomas were both victims of electric bike thefts but Tony makes a kind offer; family and fans of The Riordans remember the iconic tv drama
More on the killing of Ashling Murphy including whether children should observe a minute's silence in school
Listeners continue to share their stories of the seemingly endless nature of assaults and harassment of women
Listeners talk to Katie Hannon about their reaction to the killing of a young woman while out jogging in Tullamore
More discussion around the addictive qualities of Oxycontin; ways of handling the minimum alcohol pricing regulations; Stephen can't resist cleaning dirty road signs; changes to the National Lottery multi-draw option
Listeners tell us about their experiences taking OxyContin a drug which is highly addictive and has side-effects
Minimum pricing on alcohol continues to cause debate; the cutting of carer hours causing distress to families; what now for Leaving Cert 2022; unrest in Kazakhstan; why are dogs not welcome
Katie Hannon hears listeners reaction to Government legislation introducing minimum pricing for alcohol
Callers react to the Pope Frances comments saying that having animals over children is selfish. 'Mary' spoke to Katie about the importance of COVID vaccine for children. Mary spoke to Katie about a stranger looking after her dog as she could not take it through Dublin Airport.
Peter Finn, a builder, doesn't think an advert featuring a 'builder's bum' is appropriate. Antoinette Nash's car went on fire.Sarah has struggled with an eating disorder, Mary's dog is stranded, while Alan and his family were the victims of a hit and run.
Callers call for Operation Transformation to be taken off the air as they believe it is fat shaming. Some callers disagree and believe that it is a great TV show for encouragement and inspiration. Callers discuss the possibility of schools opening amid high cases of COVID 19.
Joe was joined by many Little Liveliners to discuss their favourite books, songs and poetry.
For the second day of the self published books special Joe reviewed an array of biographies and factual thrillers.
For the first day of the self published books special Joe reviewed an array of historic books and biographies.
Joe was joined by Mark Henry, author of the book 'In Fact An Optimists Guide To Ireland', and joined by callers on why they love Ireland.
Additional COVID 19 Restrictions-Fire-Attack-Christmas Poem-Green White Orange- Eddie O'Mahony.
Patricia Fitzpatrick thinks that schools should close tomorrow to act as a Covid circuit breaker. Most listeners disagree. Dog owners tell us about their animals giving blood. Johnny Mooney's brother who is a wheelchair user was robbed.
Joe spoke to Yvonne who didn't like the message on jewellery, Sarah wanted to complain about the language used in a text from a courier, and Audrey said she was verbally attacked in a shop when she asked a member of staff to wear a mask.
Mary spoke to Joe about being charged €75 customs on a €300 IKEA Gift vouchershe ordered. 'Kate' and Kerri believe they were spiked with a needle. Fisherman Mick Hoey spoke about how he and crewman Cian saved Yachtsman Alan Mulcahy from a burning Yacht and Christmas tractors.
Government plans to give every home 100 euro off their electricity bill next year but should there be an option to donate the money to charity? Should the graveyard at Deansgrange have a cycle lane through it ? Final visit - Isobel Hoole tells Carol Morris about her Dad's final visit before he went missing. Christmas Tractor Parades - yes or no ?
Road Rage - Model Making - Dolls for Adoption - Little Liveline: Jingles Christmas Adventure
Marie's mother was spat at in the course of a road rage incident. Lucia Fitzgerald has turned her life around despite having to flee Ireland in the 1960s because she was a lesbian. Anne's son who's 25 is a chronic alcoholic.
On today's show, Elizabeth who was knocked over by a dog and Brendan updated Joe on his cataract op.
Live line listeners from around the country give updates on Storm Barra Helen tells Joe about a strange plant that grew from her bird feeder John, a Dublin based trainee electrician has to do his apprenticeship in Sligo
Anti Vaxx Group using picture of brother who died-Cancelled Christmas Parties-Missing Items-Missing Babies-Missing Sister-Irish Pine
Jenny and Orla don't want their children to be forced into wearing masks in school. Other callers disagree. Carol Morris was only 16 when her father Albert went missing without a trace. Her call prompts Monica to get in touch to tell Joe about how her mother also left the family home, never to be seen again.
Sean Dunne is not happy with An Post who haven't issued a stamp with a nativity scene for the Irish market. Pat Randall objects to the closure of her local park in Millstreet once a year for Hare Coursing. Grainne Walsh says her business will suffer as a result of ESB networks disconnecting her electricity for a whole day for maintenance.
"I think it's horrific, Joe. The whole thing should be pulled off the air,"say Patricia of RTE's new Show "My Bungalow Bliss". "I was offended by the term 'bog standard'," says Danny Tiernan after watching the ad for 'My Bungalow Bliss' due to air on RTÉ One this Wednesday night.
On today's show, Joe talked to Khanyo about the new variant in South Africa and parents called in about the difficulty of mask wearing for children with hearing issues.
Victim of fraud crime-PCR Tests- No Appointments -Nursing Home Costs -Sleeping Problems-National Lottery Funding
Deirdre's Dad thought he had won the jack pot when got 5 numbers in the National lottery but he only got €500. She and other callers ask why? and More stories from The Irish Pine.
Joe spoke to Eoghan who has been struggling with a gambling problem. James and Terry remembered the Irish Pine, which was sunk by a torpedo in 1942.
Drivers of commercial vehicles including white vans are not impressed with a golf club in Trim who say such vehicles can't park in front of their club. Students in Limerick, Cork and Galway have been thronging the streets for Xmas jumper day. Not everyone is impressed. Roisin was accosted by some youths in Limerick.
Adam and Wendy describe a 'terrifying' experience on a Bus Éireann journey and Chris, Patrick and Maggie give their reaction to the mother and baby home redress scheme.
Frayanks cafe is being forced to move from their Denmark St premises because of anti social behaviour, Maria Cullen ordered a 7ft Christmas tree with remote control lights. But got an 18inch tree instead, Claire Birdi was travelling through Dublin Airport when she says she was "sexualised" at security, dating during COVID and midnight curfew
Listeners from around Europe tell Joe what current Covid restrictions are like in their respective countries. John and Roland discuss the puzzling pricing structure of alcohol-free beers and spirits. Arran describes what it's like to a homeless college student.
Mary Bermingham and a friend were mugged in Dublin's Phoenix Park yesterday. Frank Greally told Liveline that he too was mugged in Dublin recently. Liveline continued to hear from people struggling to cope with limited home-care hours. Thomas McGregor chats to Joe about not being able to afford transport to see visit his wife in hospital.
More on the shortage of carers including Andrew who’s 41, has complex needs including incontinence and relies on a neighbour for care.
More listeners tell Joe about the home-care crisis. Conor can’t accept job offers because of the lack of appropriate home care hours being provided for him. The Odumosu sisters talk to Joe about being sexually assaulted by their uncle Patrick Caffrey. Caffrey was jailed for 3 years last week for abusing them and their cousin Linda McDonagh.
Jim talked to Joe about being held at gunpoint during a raid in his bank in Listowel in 1977. Gavin spoke about living with MS and his carer's hours being removed.
Retired Detective Garda Martin O'Connor speaks for the first time about the John O'Grady Kidnap - Martin was shot three times in the line of duty on the 5th of November 1987.
Are we washing ourselves too often?-Masks and COVID-Should Chocolate be on the breakfast menu?-Single Mum appealing for missing cat approach.
Joe spoke to Michael who believes that in order to save the environment, we should boycott goods from China.
Fans of The Waterboys weren't happy that they pulled out of a gig in Donegal last night. Emma's horses were distressed because of a loud rave nearby last night. The Bank wouldn't give Wesley change of €50 because he's not a customer of theirs. Ricky's dog went missing after being scared by Fireworks.
More stories of the many obstacles to finding a home .William Kinsella on closing the doors of his book shop. Peter Brittain is the grandson of the founder of Swastika Laundry. 10 years of Mrs Brown's Boys. 2 listeners share their good deed stories.
Nazi Costumes-Stolen Halloween Decorations -Child injured by a firework-Nudity on Ferry TV -Exploding Scooter -Amputee.
Charlie Bird spoke to Joe about being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. More Amputees share their stories with Joe.
Amputees share their stories with Joe. Laura Dempsey discovered her design on sale on Amazon. Sarah Murphy is the subject of on-line abuse after speaking out about violence against women Bike enthusiast, Brian Leonard, talks to Joe.
'Francis' woke up yesterday morning to discover his car was missing, Toni Powell cannot find a house to rent, Actor Brendan Conroy was accidentally shot while performing on stage in 1991, Betty paid €15 for a full Irish and she didn't get tea, Maud is looking for a plus-size wet suit, Mary Murphy is waiting on passport to Lourdes.
A coffee Kiosk is operating on church grounds. Some listeners object. Ann is living beside a derelict property and is plagued by rodents and Victor and his wife were caught up in a fire last weekend and Nicky spoke to Joe about how her partner, a fireman, was seriously injured at the scene of a fire last week.
Eddie regularly gives other road users the impression he is a Garda. He explains why. Toni will be officially homeless on Friday when her rented accommodation comes to an end. She just wants to give her kids the home they deserve.
Susan lost her court case after she broke her ankle on a child's swing. Actor Tom Ward-Thomas was asked to strip nude in an audition tape. Billy Doran's posted his Xmas pudding, to his sister in Cavan, but it ended up in Canada and Author Clara Cullen has written about John Charles McQuaid after getting access to his huge archive of letters.
Callers spoke to Joe, airing caution around fully relaxing restrictions next week, amid a sudden rapid growth in COVID19. Callers shared their contraception stories.
Today Joe spoke to callers about the budgetary announcement that contraception will be free for women between the ages of 17 and 25.
Pete was forced to jump into the canal backwards and swim to safety after he was threatened at knife point in Dublin last night. Liveline callers debate with Fr Roy Donovan who compared the Catholic Church to the Taliban over its discrimination and exclusion of women from ordination, decision-making and governance.
Irish truck drivers say they won't work in the UK because the conditions are so poor. Cormac's granddaughter has to take her coat off her when she reaches the school gates because it doesn't have the school crest on it.
Irish soccer international Callum Robinson is not vaccinated from Covid 19. Callers discuss if he should be part of the Irish team travelling to Baku this week.
Callers discuss ambulance waiting times, Dane Tadgh told Joe about a horrific racist attack in Wexford, Eddie and Breda, who bought shares in Eircom reacted to the latest documentary looking back at the story and Joe checks in with Dublin Fire Brigade, District Officer, Peter Navan who is about to Marry his Fiancée Carmel tomorrow.
Car crash inquest // Stolen money // House fire rescue // Women in danger // Bucket List Trip
Good news / Bad news-A place called Home-'My daughter will never know the love of her mother'-Time sensitive surgery cancelled
Imelda May calls for a the introduction of a new national public holiday, "Brigid's Day". Tom Hickey and Liam Soffe talk to Joe about the negative portrayal of people with facial disfigurement in movies and Jane McNulty calls Liveline from her nursing home where she's struggling to manage her finances under the Fair Deal Scheme.
Ciaran O'Donovan rasied concerns about a baby sleeping nest he bought, litter picker Lucia who told us about her local litter louts. And Anne Marie spoke about disabled-access at concerts.
Karen's dog went missing, she recounts finding her dead and discarded, 'There was a line of venom', Virginia describes the effects of a spider bite on her husband, Sinead can't fly out of Ireland with her dog, Chris Sherlock was bullied in school and Eugene O'Sullivan was the pilot of a plane that crash landed.
Damien spoke to Ger who was the first responder to Carnsore Point, Niamh and Samantha spoke about the loss of COVID contact tracing in schools, Paula spoke to Damien about her daughter who is waiting at Beaumont Hospital to see a consultant and Callers spoke to Damian about the difficulty of giving up smoking.
Callers continue their discussion on the housing issue with Damien. Fr Richard Geoghegan is looking to get in touch with people he met on a Pilgrimage in Medjugorje and Callers discussing patients smoking on hospital grounds.
Jessica Freed is in her 50s, a professional actor, and is couch surfing for the past year, unable to find anywhere to rent. She is not alone.
Peter and his tale of paperwork hell. Parents and students of Trinity College Dublin want to return to the classroom and are annoyed some of the lectures are recordings from the last academic year. Aoife describes how a walk with her children was disrupted by a drone over head and Sean was pulled from a lake by his grandson Callum.
Joe talked to Christina who believed that the new Vodafone advert was encouraging bad parenting and that phones are a substitute for communication within families. Other callers agreed with her. And Derek wants his stolen adult trike back.
Mary's friend has worked successfully from home since the pandemic, Siobhan works in retail and says customers have become insufferable. Janet and her husband are looking for a mortgage, Celine' brother has 6 months to live and needs a chair lift, lightning strikes twice and death of Clive Sinclair.
Callers discussed if Michael D Higgins should attend a mass commemorating 100 years of the Northern Ireland. Michael Horgan spoke about his disappointment that Cork may not host Americas 2024. Carmel had an out of body experience and Martin Ryan on his Near Death Experience. Síle is looking for a good Smartian and Paddy is looking for Sparrows.