US EditionDuffy hailed as radio 'genius' ahead of final Liveline
- Joe Duffy, the Ballyfermot-born broadcaster, presented his final Liveline show on June 27, 2025, ending 27 years as host and 37 years with RTÉ Radio One.
- Duffy announced his retirement after his family urged him to step back, and he confirmed he would not run for the presidency this autumn.
- Beginning his role as Liveline host in 1998 following Marian Finucane’s departure, Duffy transformed the show into a prominent national platform that engaged over 400,000 listeners and mirrored the experiences and challenges of Irish society.
- President Michael D Higgins praised Duffy’s lifelong commitment to justice and public service, calling Liveline a 'civic space' shaped by empathy, compassion, and courage.
- Duffy’s retirement marks the end of an era for RTÉ, with peers highlighting his unique broadcasting skill and his role giving a voice to the voiceless nationwide.
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