Joe Duffy announced his retirement this afternoon
Legendary RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy has confirmed he is hanging up his Liveline mic. Joe’s final programme will air on Friday, June 27th.
The radio presenter confirmed he will be retiring after 37 years at RTÉ, and 27 years “at the helm of Liveline.”
Joe Duffy announced the news on air today, with the broadcaster saying it’s time to move on.
He shared:
“After 37 wonderful years here in RTÉ, and 27 years presenting Liveline, it has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust: the trust of our listeners.
Joe Duffy to hang up his Liveline mic 🎙️ ☎️
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“I hope in some small way, we made people feel heard.”
After 37 years in RTÉ and 27 years at the helm of Liveline, Joe confirmed today he’ll retire following his final programme on Friday 27th June.
Joe said: “After 37 wonderful… pic.twitter.com/s7hmMlRyj5
“People felt they could pick up the phone, ring Liveline, and share their lives, problems, stories sad, bad, sometimes mad and funny, their struggles, and their victories. I never took that for granted, not for a single minute. RTÉ has been a great place to work. Public service has always been at its heart.
“And now, after many happy years, I’ve decided the time has come to move on,” Joe shared.
Duffy thanked his listeners for tuning in every day.
“It has been an honour to sit in this seat and hear your stories.”
Joe Duffy also hosted Liveline Callback and The Meaning of Life, as well as several acclaimed documentaries.
The award-winning broadcaster will certainly be missed from the airwaves.
