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Liveline

RTÉ Radio 1

100 episodes

Kieran Cuddihy takes your calls and gets to the heart of the discussions that matter to the people of Ireland.

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  1. "I was left for dead on the side of the road"

    · 29 min

    Mannix Flynn describes how he was left for dead after becoming the victim of a hit-and-run in Co. Kerry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. "We went to support the players"

    · 20 min

    Frank tells Kieran how he managed to attend the Israel v Ireland game in Hungary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. "It's happening all over again"

    · 49 min

    Chris Nelson, son of solicitor Rosemary Nelson, recalls his childhood and his mother's work representing the people of Garvaghy Road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. U2 return to Mount Temple

    · 18 min

    Eric was our eyes and ears on the ground at Mount Temple for U2's historic homecoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Ireland v Israel

    · 47 min

    Aidan took a stand not to show the Ireland v Israel game in his pub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. "...an appeal to act with their conscience..."

    · 1 h 09 min

    Listeners discuss whether the Ireland players should take to the field against Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. "I'm afraid of my life to turn on the heat"

    · 1 h 08 min

    Listeners get in touch with Kieran to debate the cost of fuel and the cost of living See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. "Staying at home isn't for everyone"

    · 24 min

    Listeners discuss society's view on mothers staying at home to rear children, leaving the workplace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. "It's creating a handout culture"

    · 45 min

    Callers have their say on the proposed culture voucher for 16-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Shelbourne Park's involvement on Culture Night

    · 1 h 06 min

    Listeners got in touch about their opinions surrounding a Greyhound Race event taking place this evening as part of Culture Night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. Liveline at The Ploughing

    · 1 h 08 min

    Kieran Cuddihy presents a special Liveline programme from the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. "Sex is the barometer"

    · 4:57

    Carmel gives her opinion on affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. "We've €40 in the account"

    · 15 min

    Susan & Conor detail the current struggles creches are dealing with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Ed Sheeran on Macklemore

    · 45 min

    Listeners discuss the fallout of Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from is 'Loop' tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. "I was so excited to meet her"

    · 15 min

    Leah shares the emotional story of travelling to China to meet her birth family for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. "We need to ask what we're trying to solve"

    · 29 min

    Listeners discuss the proposed EU Kids Act, which would restrict children’s access to social media within the EU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. "He was extremely, extremely convincing"

    · 21 min

    Rhona tells Kieran how an opportunistic scammer managed to take advantage of her situation to take hundreds of euro from her account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. "They put ankle shackles and handcuffs on me"

    · 1 h 06 min

    Evan Deveney contacts Liveline to describe how he was detained by ICE in the United States for overstaying his visa. Other callers react to President Trump's comments regarding a united Ireland. See…

  19. 9/11: 25 Years On - Liveline in New York

    · 1 h 10 min

    Kieran Cuddihy presents a special edition of Liveline marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Reaction to Michael O'Leary comments

    · 1 h 08 min

    Listeners share their opinions on Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary saying that it is "absolutely" appropriate to compare other airlines to "rapists". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. The GAA gubu

    · 1 h 09 min

    Listeners share their opinions on Dr Mary McAleese's resignation as the chairperson of the Integration Committee overseeing the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

  22. "I was expecting to hear hopefully she had got out. I didn't hear that news."

    · 13 min

    Ahead of Liveline special episode from New York this Friday commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Keiran spoke with Patrick McCugh from Tuam, County Galway, whose sister Anne-Marie McHugh died in the terror…

  23. Sheep welfare in Traitors

    · 8:55

    Clare expresses her concern regarding the welfare of the sheep used during a recent episode of Traitors over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. "Why should the Irish taxpayer pay for it? It is not an official visit."

    · 42 min

    Listeners share their opinion on US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Ireland for the Irish Open Gold tournament in Doonbeg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. "To me it's gaslighting women..."

    · 5:01

    Reaction to the news from the Department of Health that no changes will be made to screenings for breast density before 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. "When do you stop being a foreigner?"

    · 1 h 05 min

    Listeners talk about the new plans to overhaul Ireland's naturalisation system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. Breast Cancer Awareness

    · 44 min

    Liveline continues to speak to listeners about the importance of women with dense breast tissue getting extra screening for cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Katie Taylor's Biggest Fan

    · 24 min

    Ahead of Katie Taylor's final fight in Croke Park superfan Clodagh talks to Kieran about meeting Katie in the Ring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. "With dense breasts...it's better to have extra screening"

    · 39 min

    Evan contacts Liveline and tells listeners about the importance of women with dense breast tissue getting extra screening for cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. "It just doesn't make sense to rent here"

    · 29 min

    Listeners tell Kieran how they feel about returning to Ireland after living abroad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. "I don't have the energy or the time to do anything in the evenings"

    · 1 h 07 min

    Young people in Ireland describe what life is like for them in 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. Loneliness

    · 45 min

    Gretta was surprised to find how lonely people actually felt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. EP Overcrowding

    · 9:33

    Anthony found himself unable to move at Electric Picnic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. "When I hear the word 'Vape,' it's like a punch in the stomach"

    · 11 min

    Jane wants repercussions for the sellers of HHC Vapes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. Liveline - 31 August 2026

    · 1 h 10 min

    Kieran Cuddihy takes your calls Monday to Friday from 1.45pm on Liveline, getting to the heart of the discussions that truly matter to the people of Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. "I am actually quicker bringing my child myself to the school. There is a bus available but we have to travel 11 kilometeres to get to it."

    · 5:01

    Mothers Helena and Arlene share their disappointment in the school bus scheme which may compel their kids to give up education in the Irish medium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. "Imagine you are a lobster"

    · 50 min

    Listeners discuss the grey area of cooking lobsters is it ethical or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. "We can't be the only ones in this position because the waitlist in Dublin is astronomical so there are a lots of parents like us."

    · 9:14

    Keith Malone shares his story of how his 10-year-old son has been on a waitlist for four years for a surgery for Strabismus (Eye Misalignment). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. "It's criminal and how can someone do that to children knowingly?"

    · 25 min

    Jane and her 17-year-old daughter Emma on how the teenager's life was upended by HHC synthetic cannabinoid vape addiction which started when she was 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. European Boxing Champion promoting herself

    · 6:16

    Shauna Browne is a 32-year-old Irish boxer who is hoping to be crowned double champion in October. In July she became the European World Boxing Champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. "I find it difficult to understand how they can stay in limbo, she has absolutely no idea what her future holds."

    · 34 min

    Listeners share their grievances regarding the Leaving Certificate appeals process and lack of accommodations for students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. What do the politicians have to say on synthetic cannabinoid vape addiction?

    · 19 min

    Cormac speaks with politicians on how they have been dealing with the problem of synthetic cannabinoid vape addiction in their constituencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. "It is exactly what we say happened back in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the emergency departments in Ireland"

    · 19 min

    Medical experts, Dr. Brian O'Mahony, Dr. Chris Luke and Professor Colin O’ Gara, who have been closely dealing with the legal and medical intersection of synthetic cannabinoid vapes brought us more insights. See…

  44. "You have to hit rock bottom but it takes everything from you in the mean time."

    · 32 min

    20-year-old Paul shares how addiction to synthetic cannabinoid vapes created a mental health crisis for him and how he found road to recovery. Jane, whose daughter is undergoing psychosis treatment in hospital after…

  45. "I am so grateful for this drug to give me more time with my little girl"

    · 6:10

    Aoife Quinn and Jessi Abbey, who campaigned for the reimbursement of the drug Skyclarys for people with Friedreich's Ataxia, express their joy on Health Service Executive's decision agreeing to their demands. See…

  46. "From the minute I woke up to the second I went to bed, I was smoking vapes. They just take over your life."

    · 1 h 04 min

    22-year-old Jakub shares his story of how he ended up in hospital after years of synthetic cannabinoid vape addiction. Rachel, a concerned mother, shares her ordeal of seeing her 18-year-old son addicted to vapes that…

  47. "I have been told by multiple professionals that she probably has to reach rock bottom to get help."

    · 21 min

    Mother of 14-year-old girl on dealing with her daughter's HHC cannabinoid vape addiction, which began three months ago. Addiction counsellor Michael Guerin also joined the programme to tells us more. See…

  48. "I have been refused a place in the bus because the bus is full."

    · 20 min

    Some parents share their concerns regarding no place in school buses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. "Not a day goes by where I don't worry. There could be a twinge or a pain and I go 'that's it now'"

    · 28 min

    Listeners discuss their anxieties around HSE's impending decision on reimbursement for Skyclarys, a drug used to treat Friedreich's Ataxia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. Unregulated Cannabinoid Vapes

    · 1 h 15 min

    Following on from yesterday's show Kieran speaks to more people affected by cannabinoid vapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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