The Meaning of Life with Joe Duffy - Season 18

The Meaning of Life with Joe Duffy - Season 18

Season 18

Network
Episodes10
DatesOct 20, 2024 - Jan 26, 2025
Previous Season

Episodes

Sinéad Burke
Season 18Episode 145 min

Sinéad Burke

In episode one,  Joe Duffy speaks with CEO of Tilting the Lens, disability advocate and accessibility consultant, Sinéad Burke.  

Oct 20, 2024
Bryan Dobson
Season 18Episode 230 min

Bryan Dobson

Joe Duffy speaks to the much loved former RTÉ broadcaster and journalist, Bryan Dobson, who talks openly about his reasons for retiring early from Radio & TV News.

Oct 27, 2024
Ricky Tomlinson
Season 18Episode 330 min

Ricky Tomlinson

Joe Duffy speaks with Brookside and Royle Family actor, writer and trade unionist Ricky Tomlinson.

Nov 3, 2024
Fintan O'Toole
Season 18Episode 430 min

Fintan O'Toole

Author and journalist Fintan O'Toole tells Joe Duffy about his Catholic, working class, Crumlin upbringing.

Nov 10, 2024
David Norris
Season 18Episode 530 min

David Norris

Joe Duffy talks to scholar, former independent Senator, and civil rights activist, David Norris. 

Nov 17, 2024
Catherine Joyce Collins
Season 18Episode 630 min

Catherine Joyce Collins

Travellers' Rights Advocate, Catherine Joyce Collins, tells Joe Duffy about a life in which she has fought tirelessly for justice.

Nov 24, 2024
Sonia O'Sullivan
Season 18Episode 730 min

Sonia O'Sullivan

Joe Duffy speaks to Olympic Silver medallist, World and European gold medallist, Sonia O'Sullivan.

Jan 5, 2025
Mary McEvoy
Season 18Episode 830 min

Mary McEvoy

Joe Duffy speaks to much loved actor Mary McEvoy, best known for her role as Biddy in the RTÉ drama Glenroe.

Jan 12, 2025
Ronan Tynan
Season 18Episode 935 min

Ronan Tynan

Joe Duffy meets Kilkenny-born Paralympic Champion, medical doctor and world-renowned tenor Ronan Tynan. 

Jan 19, 2025
Olwen Fouéré
Season 18Episode 1030 min

Olwen Fouéré

This week Joe speaks to stage and screen actor, theatre director, writer and creative artist, Olwen Fouéré. 

Jan 26, 2025

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