Episodes
Renting
Sep 18 2019
Stephen is a landlord. He rang Liveline about a tenant who owes him €9,700 in rent.
Púca Festival
Sep 18 2019
Carmel rang Liveline to express her concerns about Failte Ireland's brand new 3 day Halloween Púca Festival
Paddy Power and Samaritans
Sep 18 2019
David works for the Samaritans. He told Katie he is uncomfortable with the organisation's new partnership with Paddy Power.
Leaving Cert Appeal
Sep 18 2019
Leaving Cert Appeal
Down Syndrome
Sep 18 2019
Dee talked to Katie about her 13 year old with Down Syndrome and ASD; she is worried for his future.
Dog Bite
Sep 18 2019
Christina's son was bitten twice by a pack of wild dogs in Coolock.
Man with Special Needs Ends Up in Prison Cell
Sep 16 2019
Maria's brother, a person with Down Syndrome, became aggressive with his parents, resulting in him spending time in a Garda cell.
Dementia
Sep 16 2019
Chris Bennett's husband had dementia and disappeared while she was shopping.
Bethany Homes Survivor
Sep 16 2019
Australian based 80 year old Paul Graham is a Bethany Home survivor and only found out last year that he has a brother who he is meeting for the first time next week.
Ambulance Delays/Car Broken Into
Sep 16 2019
Kerry fan Lorna was leaving Croke Park after the All Ireland final when she came across a man who had fallen and hit his head. An hour later an ambulance still hadn't arrived. /Fr Gary Donovan's car was broken into after the All Ireland - and his Holy Oils were among the items stolen.
Missing Man
Sep 12 2019
Madeline Grozier-Shaw is appealing for help to find her husband Duncan who went missing in Spain yesterday.
GAA Abuse
Sep 12 2019
American comedian Josh Pray tells us about the abuse he got after attending the All Ireland football final.
Assisted Dying
Sep 12 2019
More listeners tell us what they think of assisted dying.
1916 Medals
Sep 12 2019
Martin Holles, who is Bernard's grandson, today took possession of 2 medals which were found in the wardrobe of a Liveline listener.
DNR
Sep 11 2019
Helena and her husband had made a pact to ensure, when the time came, that they would have as quick, peaceful and painless death as possible. However when her husband became ill she was heartbroken when the situation and control was taken out of her hands. Other callers got in touch to share their story.
1916 Medals
Sep 11 2019
Marie Kenny and her daughter Noeleen got in touch about two medals that she found in a wardrobe that she bought...in the 70's! The 1916 and War of Independence medals belonged to a Bernard Parker and his adopted daughter.
Assisted Dying
Sep 10 2019
Damien witnessed his terminally ill niece end her life with Dignitas in Switzerland. Liveline callers both for and against the idea called the programme.
Assisted Dying
Sep 09 2019
Orla was diagnosed with MS 21 years ago. She's 44 now and has been living in a nursing home for the last year. She wants assisted dying to be legalised in Ireland.
Something About Mary
Sep 06 2019
Rosita Sweetman received an abusive call from a man objecting to her upcoming exhibition of statues of the Virgin Mary, who she describes as a feminist and a Godess.
Sandwich Boards
Sep 05 2019
They said they were thinking of doing it, they said they would do it and now they've only gone and done it - Dublin City Council has begun appropriating Sandwich Boards. Niall Sabongi, who owns Klaw Seafood Café Restaurant in Dublin was livid when he noticed his were taken today.
Rental Property
Sep 05 2019
Callers react strongly to Kersten Mehl's article in The Irish Times where he advised landlords looking to up their rental income to leave it vacant for two years before putting it back on the market, despite the fact that the country is in the middle of a housing crisis.
Diet
Sep 05 2019
Diet
Aer Lingus Cheese
Sep 05 2019
Renowned chef Kevin Thornton was dismayed to discover on a recent Aer Lingus flight that the cheese in the Irish Ploughman's Box was not in fact Irish, as he told Katie.
Urinating in Public
Sep 03 2019
Walter, whose daughter has special needs, feels that all shops and garages should have toilets available to all, whether customers or not.
Pence Visit
Sep 03 2019
The visit of American Vice-President Pense to Ireland divided opinion with Liveline listeners.
Creches
Sep 03 2019
Julia has just found that her son, who has autism, cannot attend the creche in which she had enrolled him.
Urinating in Public
Sep 02 2019
Pat came across a child urinating behind a door in Penney's Shop in Drogheda during the recent Fleadh. Other listeners join the conversation about urinating in public.
Fly Tipping
Sep 02 2019
More stories from people who confront people who are dumping their rubbish illegally.
Dumping
Aug 30 2019
Dumping
Scams
Aug 29 2019
More on sophisticated conman Wesley Brennan.
Knock Shrine
Aug 29 2019
Knock is no longer considered a tourist attraction. Some listeners are unhappy.
Alcohol
Aug 29 2019
Norah was on a bus to Dublin last week and witnessed a lot of young girls drinking. One of them had to be taken off the bus because she had too much taken. Other listeners talk about the drinking culture in Ireland.
Teaching Ad
Aug 28 2019
A recent ad for the Institute of Education in Dublin "Better teachers, better results" annoyed teacher Pat McKenna.
Scams
Aug 28 2019
Siobhán fell victim to a very sophisticated All Ireland ticket scammer who even sent her a video from inside Croke Park.
Murder
Aug 28 2019
Fr Sean McDonagh gave us more information about life on the missions and the death of Fr Rufus Halley.
Thefts in Car Parks
Aug 27 2019
Bernadette rang to warn listeners about a scam that's happening in Portarlington. She was distracted whilst returning her shopping trolley in the car park of a large supermarket and about €200 cash was robbed from her purse which was in the boot of her car.
Rose of Tralee
Aug 27 2019
Callers were in touch to complain about something they saw on last nights Rose of Tralee. The Dublin Rose had her dog on stage and when a Dublin jersey was thrown onto the stage, Dáithí used it to pretend to wipe up dirty dog business!
Murders
Aug 27 2019
Murders
Drinking in Public
Aug 27 2019
Drinking in Public
Murder on the Missions
Aug 26 2019
Author Jean Harrington spoke to Joe about her book 'Murder in the Missions'.
Busking
Aug 26 2019
Caller Paul rang Liveline to express concern about a child busking on Grafton Street in Dublin. He believes she is only 6 or 7 years old.
The Case Of The Missing Postman
Aug 23 2019
Broadcaster Fachtna Ó Drisceoil has written a book about the unsolved murder of postman Larry Griffin in 1929. We heard from family members and relatives of the investigating Gardaí.
Phone Charges
Aug 23 2019
Ray Reilly was one of many people who have found themselves on the receiving end of premium text charges.
Irish Rail Fines
Aug 23 2019
Jacqueline's son is heading to court after a dispute over his ticket on Iarnród Éireann.
Smoking In Public
Aug 22 2019
Claire is waiting on a new kidney but her chances of getting a transplant are being affected by cigarrette smoke coming from a neighbour's house.
Sex In The Cinema
Aug 22 2019
Anthony's teenage son was shocked when he witnessed 2 different couples having sex at the cinema.
Rescue Efforts
Aug 22 2019
Peter saw a man trying to hang himself from a tree last Friday but acted quickly and saved his life.
Smoking on Hospital Grounds
Aug 21 2019
Blathnaid phoned Joe after being appalled by the amount of smokers outside St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin
Finding The Child I Saved?
Aug 21 2019
Fred Corcoran phoned Liveline, as in 1946 he recalls screaming at the Dodder. Concerned at what was going on, he approached the Dodder to see a hand above the water and saved the life of a young child, today Fred wants to find this young girl.
Life Insurance Refusal
Aug 20 2019
Eleanor is having difficulty getting mortgage insurance for herself and her husband due to his sleep apnoea.
Food in Killarney
Aug 20 2019
Mick was annoyed to pay €15.50 for a small portion of fish and chips in a Killarney hotel. Noreen , a former chef, feels they were never paid properly in the industry.
Alex Living in a Tent
Aug 20 2019
For almost three years, Alex has been living in a tent in a forest in Ireland, surviving on the goodness of strangers. We heard from callers who have witnessed others living in parks and tents.
The story of 'The Murder of Dr Muldoon'
Aug 19 2019
A priest and his housekeeper abandon a baby girl on the doorstep of a house near the Black Church in Dublin’s north inner city in February 1923. Three local women notice the couple's suspicious behaviour and apprehend them. The two are handed over to the police. Author Ken Boyle spoke to Joe about the story, the book is published by Mercier Press.
Price & Quality of Food Across Ireland
Aug 19 2019
Eileen, phoned Joe after paying €9.30 for a glass of wine in Mallow while Stephanie paid €6.50 for a Croissant and Betty came to blows over a €20 Irish Stew that just consisted of meat and gravy. Stephen bought a pint of Orange for more than a pint of Guinness at the price of €6
Dangerous Amount of Passengers on Weekend Trains
Aug 19 2019
Joe heard from Mike, Brendan, Duncan, Sandra and Robert who all travelled separately on trains over the weekend and complained of too many passengers being on-board.
Sandwich Boards
Aug 16 2019
Sandwich Boards
Food in Ireland
Aug 16 2019
Food in Ireland
Drugs
Aug 16 2019
Drugs
Renting
Aug 15 2019
Clare, a landlord, says the auctioneer tells her she could get nearly €200 per month more in rent. However she's in a Rent Pressure Zone and cannot legally increase the price by that much.
Learner Driver
Aug 15 2019
Grace sometimes uses her learner-driver son's car which has L-Plates. She says the abuse she gets from other motorists is unacceptable.
e-Flow
Aug 15 2019
Deirdre got a penalty notice from Eflow because they say she used the M50 without paying. But she says she had over €20 credit in her prepaid Payzone account. However, unbeknownst to her, your credit is wiped after 6 months. She says this is unfai
Dog Attack
Aug 15 2019
Paul and his dog were attacked by 2 Pitbulls in Shankill.
Scientology
Aug 14 2019
Scientology
An Post
Aug 14 2019
An Post
Ambulance
Aug 14 2019
Ambulance
Scientology
Aug 13 2019
Paul Clarke was surprised to see the Church of Scientology giving out stress tests at the Tinahely show. He confronted them. It turns out they have been attending shows all over the country. Listeners told us of their encounters.
Bag Snatched
Aug 13 2019
Frances was getting a lovely makeover in Arnotts in Dublin when her handbag was containing her purse and jewellery was stolen from under her nose in a split second.
Smell of Hash
Aug 12 2019
Liam is a regular cannabis smoker for 17 years.
Seagulls
Aug 12 2019
Anne Bradley feels her house is under attack from seagulls - she puts a basin over her head when putting clothes out on the line.
Personal Titles
Aug 12 2019
Travel Agent Linda Jones was surprised to see no option for Ms on the Aer Lingus website - just Miss or Mrs.
Parenting
Aug 12 2019
With schools returning soon, teacher Geraldine lamented the lack of respect being shown by students to teachers nowadays.
Northern Ireland/Hong Kong
Aug 12 2019
Bridget is from a Catholic family and the Unionist tradition. She gave her reaction to Mary's observations about the nationalist bonfires on last Friday's programme. The ongoing turmoil in Hong Kong prompted Dubliner Stephen O'Connell to call Liveline. He has been living there for 5 years.
Bonfires
Aug 09 2019
Mary grew up in the south but is now a "proud resident of NI". She contacted the show to express her disgust at a nationalist bonfire in Newry
Son Expelled
Aug 08 2019
arbara got in touch after her 17-year-old son was expelled from Irish college, Coláiste Lurgan, in Galway. She was upset over the incident and asked the manager, Michéal why she couldn't appeal the decision to send him home.
Danny Doyle
Aug 08 2019
Maxi and The Wolf Tone's Brian Warfield paid tribute to the late showband singer who passed away yesterday. They were joined by Ronan Collins who read a beautiful letter that Danny sent him recently.
Strawberry Sellers
Aug 07 2019
Strawberry Sellers
Hotel Charges
Aug 07 2019
Hotel Charges
Greyhounds
Aug 07 2019
Greyhounds
Children in Pubs
Aug 06 2019
Children in Pubs
Cat Killed
Aug 06 2019
Cat Killed
All Together Now
Aug 06 2019
All Together Now
Taxis
Aug 02 2019
James, a taxi driver, has been hijacked by a passenger and on another occasion passengers interfered with his meter and CCTV camera.
Flowerpots Stolen
Aug 02 2019
Flowerpots Stolen
Christy Dignam
Aug 02 2019
Gary says he was at an Aslan gig and a lot of the audience were disrespectful to the performers by chatting and making noise. Other listeners tell us about bad behaviour at shows they've been at.
Children Attacking Other Children
Aug 02 2019
Pat witnessed children attacking other children in Mullingar
Brother
Aug 02 2019
Martin has regrets about how he treated his now deceased brother when he told him he was transexual. Martin's brother died in his arms at the age of 47 in 2001.
Carl Beech
Jul 31 2019
Carl Beech made false allegations of sexual abuse and even murder against a number of people in the UK. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Tony Daly, a victim of sexual abuse who became a rent boy, reacted to the impact of the case on survivors.
Brexit
Jul 31 2019
With The UK Prime Minister on the island of Ireland today, Liveline callers discussed the impact of Boris Johnson’s stance on the Irish backstop.
Adoption
Jul 31 2019
Clive Bidmead is looking for his adopted sister Patricia.
Homophobic Leaflets
Jul 30 2019
Homophobic Leaflets
Flight Cancelled
Jul 30 2019
Flight Cancelled
Confession
Jul 30 2019
Confession
Bed Blocker
Jul 30 2019
Bed Blocker
Scooters/Bicycles
Jul 29 2019
Anna suffered a broken wrist when a cyclist crashed into her when she was crossing the road. The cyclist was travelling in the wrong direction. Marie encountered a man on an E-scooter without a light, with no Hi-Vis jacket and failing to signal when turning right.
Gambling
Jul 29 2019
David has lost €5000 over a 6 week period in slot machines. He says he's tried to get himself barred from the Amusement Centre but that's proving difficult. Martin put a bet on Shane Lowry to win the Open but Paddy Power won't give him the odds on his docket. They say those odds were specific to a particular machine on their premises.
Confession
Jul 29 2019
How do you react when a priest makes an inappropriate comment during confession? Listeners tell us their experiences.
Funny Friday
Jul 26 2019
Live from the Kingsley Hotel in Cork
Sex Act in Dublin Doorway on Main Street
Jul 25 2019
Marie witnessed a sex act in one of Dublin's main streets
RTÉ Investigates Creches
Jul 25 2019
Nathan was 3 years old when he was left in Fairview Park while in the care of Hyde and Seek creche, the subject of last night's RTÉ Investigates programme.
Heatwaves Across Europe
Jul 25 2019
Parts of Europe are experiencing a heatwave. Patricia, who's in Montpellier and Gerardo in Madrid tells us how they are coping with the record temperatures.
Harrassed By Strangers
Jul 25 2019
Robbie, who's blind, is regularly harrassed by strangers while out and about in Dublin.
Begging
Jul 24 2019
Having lived all over the world, John Ring recently moved to Dublin and was surprised that during an evening out, within 30 minutes he was approached by 11 people begging for money.
Returning to Ireland
Jul 23 2019
Mark Hehir has returned to Ireland after a couple of decades in the USA. But he's regretting the move home after encountering problems with a driving licence, insurance and banking.
Boris Johnson
Jul 23 2019
LBC presenter James O'Brien reacts to the news that Boris Johnson has been elected Tory leader making it certain he'll be Prime Minister.
Shane Lowry
Jul 22 2019
Following his win in the Open Golf Championship in Portrush yesterday, Shane Lowry's incredible achievement dominated Liveline today. His granny Emmy Scanlon sang and chatted to Joe and heard great stories about her grandson from a plethora of friends, family and celebs.
Neighbours
Jul 19 2019
Michael Garrigy tells us about how a neighbour with exotic pets made life difficult for him and his wife.
Insurance
Jul 19 2019
Operators of Bouncy Castles are having difficulty in getting insurance in the Irish market. Denise Kelly runs a small zoo in Co Mayo. But the business may have to cease trading because she can no longer get insurance.
Attack on House
Jul 19 2019
Jashim from Bangladesh lives in Naas with his family. Last week a 10 foot long steel pipe was thrown through the window of a room where Jashim's 7 week old daughter sleeps. Luckily she wasn't in the room at the time.
Tipp Pride
Jul 18 2019
Evelyn Roberts is running a Tipperary Pride event in Thurles but is very upset to see posters for the event torn down and defaced.
Disabilities
Jul 18 2019
The improper use of disabled parking permits is causing great frustration for genuine users.
Dogs on Leashes
Jul 17 2019
Dogs on Leashes
Motorbikes
Jul 16 2019
Eileen McManus' son Glenn was killed while riding his motorbike in 2017. Eileen wants to remind other road users to be mindful of vulnerable bike riders.
Disfigurement
Jul 16 2019
5 year old Elizabeth Soffe was badly disfigured in a fire when she was a baby. Her father Liam says it's very upsetting when adults, in particular, react negatively when they meet Elizabeth. Some people stare at or make faces at Elizabeth.
Catcalling
Jul 15 2019
Journalist Sinead O'Carroll was walking to work this morning at 7a.m. and was surprised to be on the receiving end of serious catcalling and wolf whistles. Liveline callers both for and against the practice aired their views.
Brendan Grace
Jul 11 2019
Remembering Brendan Grace who passed away this morning.
Cheap School Uniforms
Jul 10 2019
Some parents can't take advantage of €5 uniforms on sale in Aldi because their school insists they buy from an official (and more expensive) supplier.
Burden of Caring
Jul 10 2019
Jasmine tells us about the burden of caring for her 100 year old mother.
Bridal Issues
Jul 10 2019
Brides to be who ordered wedding dresses from Nikki Kavanagh in Ratoath are getting stressed out before their big day because their purchases have not arrived.
Health Screening
Jul 09 2019
Domhnaill Joyce works in the emergency services and took issue with the Bluecrest Health screening service.
Anti-Abortion Protest
Jul 09 2019
An anti-abortion protest outside The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street included a number of tiny coffins. Some callers took issue with Charles Byrne, one of the organisers. Other callers supported the protest.
Adoption
Jul 09 2019
Siobhan gave birth 32 years ago but had to give her child up to foster parents. She fought relentlessly to get her child back.
Sister Murdered
Jul 05 2019
Jo Forde tells us about her late foster sister Linda Christian who had mental health issues and was murdered in 2017.
Racism
Jul 05 2019
Grace, who's mixed race, has suffered a lot of racial abuse.
Homophobia
Jul 05 2019
Being Gay in Ireland. Robert is getting homophobic abuse from a neighbour and Martin's dream job in the Gardai was ruined because of his sexuality.
Brendan Grace
Jul 05 2019
Comedian Brendan Grace has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. His son-in-law Frank Gillespie wants to thank everyone for their good wishes.
Motorways and Driving
Jul 03 2019
Motorways and Driving
Security Cameras
Jul 02 2019
James discovered that someone in the building in which he works was making inappropriate covert CCTV recordings of members of the public.
Santa Ponsa
Jul 02 2019
Santa Ponsa is a favourite destination for Irish Leaving Cert students, but Clodagh's daughter has been fined €50 for her group being late or making noise. There have also been gang fights as well. What kind of a holiday destination is it?
Housing
Jul 02 2019
Treacy wants to move into her late parents' council house but has been told it is needed for another family. Susan, a first time buyer, was all set to buy her dream home, but the vendor was unable to get sitting tenants out , even though they had an RTB judgement against them. As a result, the deal fell through.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Jul 02 2019
Last night in Dublin Martin's girlfriend had a small hatchet thrown at her. Malik, a local shopkeeper in the same area, has been on the receiving end of racial abuse and unsocial behaviour from young teens.
Music Video
Jul 01 2019
Some listeners object to a video by Irish band Thanks Brother. The video is filmed in a church and features a "priest" lip-synching a song titled "F**K My Life".
Jarvies
Jul 01 2019
More on Jarvies dictating to car owners in the Gap of Dunloe
Anti-Social Behaviour
Jul 01 2019
Anti-social behaviour in Dublin.
Trump and Christianity
Jun 28 2019
Michael Kelly, editor of The Irish Catholic, suggested in an article today that followers of Jesus of Nazareth should not support President Trump. This led to interesting exchanges from Liveline listeners
Jarvies
Jun 28 2019
Rachel Waters was annoyed when she was actively discouraged by jarvey drivers from proceeding past them up the Gap of Dunloe in Kerry.
Dublin
Jun 28 2019
Taxi driver Martin was annoyed to hear an Australian passenger tell him of her recent ordeal when she was robbed in Dublin. Mike now refuses to venture up O'Connell Street anymore. Brendan feels Dublin is no worse than any other capital.
Stolen Wedding Video
Jun 25 2019
Jeff and Anna, visitors from Utah, got married on the Hill of Tara last week. But the video recording of their big day has been stolen.
Rees-Mogg Comments
Jun 25 2019
English politician Jacob Rees-Mogg calls them snoopers and curtain twitchers. Would you report a neighbour if you suspected domestic abuse?
Anti-social Behaviour
Jun 25 2019
Vadym lives in Dublin 8 and has been threatened by a 12 year old in a mask.
Lost Ring
Jun 24 2019
Lost Ring
Homelessness
Jun 24 2019
Homelessness
Baby in B&B
Jun 24 2019
Baby in B&B
Autism
Jun 24 2019
Autism
Rental Car
Jun 20 2019
Rental Car
Forced Adoptions
Jun 20 2019
Forced Adoptions
Work Issues
Jun 19 2019
Mathew was 22 years of age in the early 80's and a member of An Garda Síochána, but was made leave the force because he was gay. Trevor's dad, a bank official, was advised not to marry his mother as she was 15 years younger than him!
Sicily Holiday
Jun 19 2019
Rosaleen's journey home from holiday in Sicily is turning into a marathon.
Bullying
Jun 19 2019
Margo O'Sullivan feels that legislation is needed to make bullying a crime.
Forced Adoption
Jun 17 2019
Forced Adoption
Wedding of Adrienne and Anthony
Jun 14 2019
Wedding of Adrienne and Anthony
Sick during Exams
Jun 14 2019
Sick during Exams
Holiday Scam
Jun 14 2019
Holiday Scam
Handbag Snatched
Jun 14 2019
Handbag Snatched
Aural Exams
Jun 14 2019
Aural Exams
Jehovah's Witnesses Beliefs
Jun 12 2019
More on the Jehovah Witnesses including Noel, a current member, who refuses to talk to his brother Gerard, a former member.
Irish priest compares gay people to 'infected zombies'
Jun 12 2019
Pat says he turned away from the Catholic Church because of controversial and extreme homilies given by some priests.
Anti Social Behavior on Trains
Jun 12 2019
Lisa and Carla tells us she approached the man who racially abused tourists from India on a train recently.
Villa Scam
Jun 10 2019
Villa Scam
Racism/Train Security
Jun 10 2019
Racism/Train Security
Memory Loss
Jun 10 2019
Memory Loss
Brain Injury
Jun 07 2019
Emer has an Acquired Brain Injury. She walks two miles from her home to a nearby town but its very dangerous because there are no footpaths and the hedges aren't cut. Emer tells Joe about having a very poor short term memory and the problems this causes her. She also startles easily and people tend to laugh at her reactions.
D-Day Landings
Jun 06 2019
On the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings, 96 year old Denis Boardman relived that fateful day as he parachuted into the village of Ronville France in 1944. Other callers remembered family members who were there.
Trump Visit Security
Jun 05 2019
Trump Visit Security
Lens Replacement
Jun 05 2019
Lens Replacement
Ilac Centre Chapel
Jun 05 2019
Ilac Centre Chapel
Funerals
Jun 04 2019
Funerals
Claims
Jun 04 2019
Claims
Airbnb Cameras
Jun 04 2019
Airbnb Cameras
Funny Friday Live from Bloom
May 31 2019
A Funny Friday from Bloom at the Phoenix Park with Al Foran, June Rodgers, Bob Carley, Liam Hourican, Sil Fox, Yann O'Brien, Frank Twomey, Aidan Tierney , Sharon Mannion and Declan O'Brien.
Wedding
May 30 2019
Wedding
Graphic Images
May 30 2019
Graphic Images
Families React to Sentencing
May 30 2019
Killings
Claims
May 30 2019
Claims
Murder
May 29 2019
Maria's daughter Alicia was murdered in 2010. Alicia's killer is now up for parole.
Compensation Culture
May 29 2019
To claim or not to claim? A number of listeners say they didn't claim for injuries they sustained. Others tell us why they claimed.
Partner Murdered
May 28 2019
Sally Rodgers' partner Michael Gallagher was murdered in 2007 and she still doesn't know who did it or why he was killed.
Defence Forces
May 28 2019
Are there serious problems in the Defence Forces? Low pay and low morale are just two of the issues that have been highlighted by recently retired members.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 4
May 24 2019
Micheál Cunningham, Michael Kelly, Melissa's and Liz as well as other listeners continue the conversation
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 3
May 24 2019
Liz Hannon's sister Noreen was murdered in Australia in 1983 and is still behind bars.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 2
May 24 2019
Melissa's mother was left with life-changing injuries following a vicious rape and prolonged assault by Anthony Cassidy.
The Victim of Crimes Families Part 1
May 24 2019
Micheál Cunningham was horrified to find out that his daughter's killer Gordon Molloy, who stabbed her 28 times, would be out on day release in two week's time. Michael Kelly's partner Noreen was killed by her son when he should have been on remand.
Drug Use and Crime
May 23 2019
After the killing of two young Dublin men in the space of 24 hours, Joe spoke to callers about the drug scene and drug feuds around the country. Photographer Padraig O'Reilly described the Darndale world that murdered friends Jordan Davis and Sean Little (pictured) grew up in.
Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwaijkos Murder
May 22 2019
Gosia Szwajkos told Joe about the pain she felt when she found out her brother's murderer was out of jail on temporary release. David Curran got two life sentences for stabbing Pawel Kalite and Gosia's brother, Marius Szwaijkos to death with a screwdriver. He was let out on 12 May and nobody from the parole board told the families
Losing Pension Because of Companion
May 22 2019
Maria was widowed 20 years ago when her husband was only 40. She has found a companion in recent years, but this has come at a cost - an interrogation session by the social welfare, who are questioning whether Maria should be allowed to keep her survivor's pension
12 Year Old Stopped From Boxing
May 22 2019
Chloe Black is a 12 year old boxing champion. She was due to fight in the Irish finals at the National Stadium last Friday night, but the boxing authorities kicked her out at the last minute because she takes part in other martial arts.
Sex Education
May 21 2019
Proposed changes in the sex education curriculum for secondary schools are set to include information on same sex couples and other areas that listeners were keen to discuss on air.
Letter from the Dead
May 21 2019
Donegal priest Fr Desmond Sweeney posted a letter to some voters in Ramelton saying that their ancestors had spoken to him from beyond the grave and were urging them to vote for a particular party in the upcoming election.
Forced to move due to drug dealers
May 21 2019
Danielle told Joe how she, and her young child, have had to move houses because of teenagers dealing drugs outside their front door. The final straw came when her son arrived into the house carrying a bag of hash he had found outside on the ground.
Bank Charges
May 21 2019
After spending years saving a substantial sum with Ulster Bank, Mary was really annoyed to discover that she was going to be charged €10 to withdraw her own money.
David Curran Release
May 20 2019
David Curran was given a life sentence for the murder of two polish men, Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwajkos in 2008. The men's former employer Alan Kennedy is upset that Curran was out of prison on temporary release recently.
Cannabis
May 20 2019
Should Cannabis be decriminalised and legalised in Ireland.? Listeners give their views.
Insurance
May 16 2019
Anthony Brady was insured with Chill but has had his insurance rescinded for " non disclosure" over an accident in which he was 100% the innocent party.
Holiday
May 16 2019
Aaron Power thought he had the holiday of a lifetime when he paid €548.42 but due to a miscalculation, TUI now want €2078!
Gardai
May 16 2019
Katherine's fiance is about to graduate from the Garda Training College in Templemore, but she is annoyed that he is not being given his preference to be located in the west of Ireland to be nearer home. In the past such requests were regularly granted.
Dog Breeding
May 16 2019
Dorothy Byrne, an owner of dog kennels was threatened by a puppy farmer after putting a warning online.
Sun Kiss Travel
May 15 2019
Graeme's pal was meant to board a plane today for a summer working in the sun but after paying a €600 deposit to a travel company she heard no more about the working holiday.
Planning Permission
May 15 2019
"Patrick" is a Dub whose dreams of moving to Meath with his family have been shattered due to planning permission issues.
Dog Breeding
May 15 2019
Following on from yesterday's discussion about dog breeding, Petshop owner Adrian spoke to Joe about his family business and how they buy & rehome pups in addition to other animals. John and Bill shared their stories of buying pets via ads online and in newspapers where the story didn't exactly the way they planned.
Brain Injury
May 15 2019
Brain Injury
Puppy Farms
May 14 2019
Gerard bought a dog this month but now thinks it may have been illegally bred on a puppy farm. Listeners give us their experience of pets that may have been mistreated on puppy farms.
Facebook Page Hacked
May 14 2019
When pictures of African elephants and exotic snakes started to appear on Andy Ring's Facebook page about Irish Heritage Towns, he realised he'd been hacked. He says the experience is affecting his business.
Looking for Family
May 13 2019
John told us his personal story of the questions he has over his past and his biological parents while Judy and Karl told us about their discovery that they were adopted and their search for answers about their biological parents.
Doris Day
May 13 2019
We celebrated the life of Doris Day with a selection of her songs and comments.
Brain Injury
May 13 2019
Micheal told us about the catastrophic brain injuries he suffered after a biking accident and his road to recovery. Colm told us about his journey from a brain injury in hospital to participating in a degree course in Fine Art and Sculpture.
RTA Aftercare
May 10 2019
Maeve was in a horrific accident a number of years ago where her car was hit by an oncoming car travelling at over 100 kph. She woke up five days later to learn that she had broken her legs, neck and back. Her physical injuries took years to heal but what really hurt was the Post Traumatic Stress.
Noise on Trains
May 10 2019
Iarnród Éireann tweeted about a choir who spontaneously broke into song on a Dublin to Cork train. Jude got in touch to say how unimpressed she was by the Mornington Singers performance and indeed any performance, noise or disturbance on any train...ever. She wasn't alone although there plenty who love the idea.
Stolen Tools
May 09 2019
Abigail tells us about her husband's tools which were stolen last week.
Scam
May 09 2019
Martin, a student, was scammed out of €4500.
Reunited with Mother
May 09 2019
82 year old Eileen Macken tells us about her trip to Scotland to meet her 104 year old mother. Eileen was given up for adoption when she was a baby and has never seen her mother since then.
J1
May 09 2019
Martina's son has to pay €800 to SAYIT for a J1 visa. But if he were to organise the trip himself it would only cost €500. Martina says college students are paying too much for the service.
Dog Rehomed without Permission
May 09 2019
Karen gave her dog to Deise Dog Sanctuary thinking the pet would be fostered and returned to her after she recovered from an operation. But she cannot get the dog back now because it's been re-homed. Pat from Deise Dog Sanctuary says they don't foster dogs and Karen knows this.
Carer's Allowance
May 09 2019
65 year old Geraldine and her 70 year old husband are struggling to look after their autistic son.
Shortage of Bandages for Those Living with Lymphoma
May 07 2019
Dan Young called Joe, to tell him about his issue. Dan, has to have a dressing changed on his leg regularly. Dan has Lymphoma and is in his third week without dressings and bandages, meaning Dan has had to use diapers for the past three weeks.
Phone Numbers Being Re-Used
May 07 2019
John, phoned Liveline as his current mobile number was given to someone else while he was still using the number, without the use of the number he got in touch with the provider and told Joe how it all happened. Garry got in touch with a similar issue.
Finding The Nurse Who Saved Me
May 07 2019
Gerry Griffin was at the Take That concert with his daughter and wife, when he became unwell. Before he knew it he became weak and was suffering from a cardiac arrest. A woman, a nurse came to Gerry's aid, who helped him before he went in the Ambulance. In the midst of it all no one got the blonde hair nurse's name.
88 Year Old Mother Attacked in Carpark
May 07 2019
Anna rang in to tell Joe of an attack on her mother in law, who was attacked on Bank Holiday Monday in Tallaght. After sustaining a broken hip after two men snatched her handbag from her arms.
Funny Friday
May 03 2019
Live from the Brandon Hotel in Tralee
Quirke Trial
May 02 2019
Quirke Trial
Home Care
May 02 2019
Home Care
GDPR
May 02 2019
GDPR
Assault/Anti-Social Behaviour
May 02 2019
Assault/Anti-Social Behaviour
Quirke Trial
May 01 2019
Quirke Trial
Financial Abuse
May 01 2019
Financial Abuse
Credit Union
May 01 2019
Credit Union
Taxi Attack
Apr 30 2019
We heard from taxi driver Sam as he recounted his terrifying ordeal during an assault in his taxi. Micheal shared his story of being assaulted while working while David told of his difficult experiences as a taxi driver.
GDPR
Apr 30 2019
Geena told us of her battle to find out who had used her company's credit card to but flights flights but couldn't due to GDPR rules while Gerard told us how he believes voluntary organisations could be negatively affected by GDPR.
Fundraising for Political Parties
Apr 30 2019
Sarah told us how she was surprised to be contacted by the Social Democrats offering her an opportunity to do bar work to raise money for them.
ATMs
Apr 30 2019
Judy and Malachy told us of their bad experiences using ATMs abroad. Judy told us how using an ATM abroad had cost her 500 euro which she can't recover while Malachy had an experience in Africa which also cost him over 500 euro.
Without A Trace
Apr 29 2019
RTE reporter Barry Cummins told Joe about two young boys who disappeared without trace in Belfast ion 1974.
Ted Andrew
Apr 29 2019
Sad news reached us of the passing of Canadian Ted Andrew who had cancer and had been on Liveline in 2017. Listeners had helped his family with accommodation during his stay in hospital.
Taxi Driver Attacked
Apr 29 2019
The recent attack on a taxi driver by an inebriated passenger once again highlights the dangers of those working in the industry.
Anorexia
Apr 29 2019
The impact and effects of anorexia can last for many years and impacts on the entire family as listeners told Joe.
Theft on Trains
Apr 26 2019
Clive says a robbery on the Sligo to Dublin train contributed to the break-up of his relationship.
Tax Office
Apr 26 2019
Peig witnessed 2 customers in the Tax office in Tralee being abusive to staff.
Canal Attacks
Apr 26 2019
We hear from a number of listeners who've experienced problems with gangs of youths along the canal including John who uses a sewer rod to protect himself.
Dog in Kennel
Apr 25 2019
Dog in Kennel
Anorexia
Apr 25 2019
Anorexia
GAA Tickets
Apr 24 2019
GAA Tickets
Election Posters
Apr 24 2019
Election Posters
Dog in Kennels
Apr 24 2019
Dog in Kennels
Special Forces TV Show
Apr 23 2019
A new tv show Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week sees 24 volunteers see if they have what it takes to pass the Army Ranger Wing fitness test. It is robust and extremely tough. Is there too much bad language and is it humiliating to the contestants?
GAA Season Tickets
Apr 23 2019
Callers to Liveline were concerned that, having attending GAA matches, their tickets appear as "not scanned" thereby affecting their chances of getting tickets to the All Ireland Finals.
Tips
Apr 18 2019
Tips
Prestige FM
Apr 18 2019
Prestige FM
Anti-Social Behaviour
Apr 18 2019
Anti-Social Behaviour
Name-Calling
Apr 17 2019
Eoin has mild Cerebral Palsy and is on the receiving end of name calling and sneering on a daily basis and he goes to and from work.
Bessborough
Apr 17 2019
The publishing today of the 5th interim report into Mother and Baby homes makes for stark reading as Carmel Cantwell found out. He brother is not buried where the nuns said he was. Catherine Coffey O'Brien was in Bessborough but ran away.
Anti-social Behaviour
Apr 17 2019
Sandra Dilon has been involved in a sensory garden installation in Finglas for children with disabilities. It has been vandalised on several occasions.