Liveline
Kieran Cuddihy takes your calls and gets to the heart of the discussions that matter to the people of Ireland.
Episodes
"All I had was the truth..."
Historian Catherine Corless and Independent Senator Rónán Mullen on the film "The Lost Children of Tuam".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I began to feel a sense of loss for grandchildren I'd never have"
Eimear tells Kieran how she coped with realising she would never become a grandparent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I didn't believe my ears, is that granny and grandad they're talking about?"
Listeners join Kieran to discuss the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's ''We-Consent' ads that have been taken down over criticisms over grandparents having to ask their grandchildren for consent when giving a hug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Romance Scam
Ann joins Kieran to discuss how she was scammed out of €11,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It sounded totally legitimate"
Tanya & Philip speak to Kieran about their experiences of being scammed online and over the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"My jaw is completely broken"
Anthony & Denis join Kieran to discuss the current state of violence in Dublin and their personal experiences in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"All her savings are gone..."
Juliette tells Kieran how her sister is devastated after being scammed out of more than €30,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I had a single mastectomy while 7 months pregnant"
Seanagh Rice speaks to Kieran about receiving a hospital apology for her delayed breast cancer diagnosis, which led to her undergoing surgery while seven months pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I don't feel it is fair for me to leave and to put my property up for sale because of a few thugs in the area"
Ana spoke to Kieran about her experiences with anti social behaviour from youths targeting her home. Other listeners also got in touch to discuss the dangers of anti-social behaviour and the illegal use of fireworks amongst young people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I said to my partner 'we have to run' becasue this is a sign of things becoming more intense"
Listeners got in touch and spoke to Kieran about their first hand recount of the looting and protests that took place in Paris across the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rexit - "I have a dinosaur stuck in London"
Kieran helps a man transport a dinosaur from the UK to IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"You're sitting there and next there's rocks through the window"
Seán opens up to Kieran about living on edge under the constant threat of intimidation from drug gangs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"My fear is he's going to end up on a mortuary slab"
Sinéad opens up about her teenage son’s involvement in criminal behaviour, her fears for him and her familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"There are far too many civil servants doing nothing"
Kieran hears opinions on the public sector protestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I was asked to participate in a murder"
Robert speaks to Liveline about his past involvement in the criminal world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Dealer after dealer calling up looking for money"
A mother shares her harrowing experience of intimidation and threats stemming from her son’s drug debt, speaking candidly to Kieran about the impact on her and her family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It takes a special kind of person to do the work they do"
Listeners debate the public sector strikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I knew nothing about dense breasts"
Women speak to Kieran about the campaign for breast density awarenessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We are asking people to respect the picket line, be that in person or remotely"
Ahead of planned public sector strikes where more than 300,000 workers including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants will engage in a 24-hour work stoppage and take to the picket lines, Kieran spoke to those for and against the strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Where is George Gibney? He's in jail"
Following on from the announcement that former swimming coach George Gibney has been jailed for 15 and a half years for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s, Kieran spoke to victims, their relatives and advocates who have campaigned for justice against Gibney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I've lost my parents and I didn't get as many flowers"
Tracey Finnegan speaks to Kieran about the loss of her cat Felix who was stolen in Blackrock, Cork last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Hopefully we'll get four weeks in Brazil next summer"
Stephen chats to Kieran from outside the Astana Arena as Ireland beat Khazakstan 8-0!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"You don't have to watch it if you don't want to"
Listeners discuss the proposed livestreaming of an execution in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We got used to the milestones but they're adults now"
Kieran chats to the family of the famous Carlow Quadruplets who have all recently passed their driving tests!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"No two 'silent calls' were the same..."
Kieran speaks with the women who volunteered for Lesbian Lines, which was a community of lesbians who ran an underground network of helplines, and are now the subject of a new documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It needs to happen here"
Laurna Quirke speaks to Kieran about breast density and the issues it can cause in detecting breast cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I found out yesterday that he's been missing since 1992"
Kieran speaks to Jerry O'Sullivan, brother of Patrick (Patsy) O'Sullivan about his disappearance in 1992 and the remarkable story of his life up until the day he died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The children that have the least amount of time left are left waiting the longest"
Child carers share their concerns over the Budget and accessibility across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I had to carry my son's coffin, he should be here carrying mine"
A year after losing his 14-year-old son Dan Maguire to inhaling an aerosol can of deodorant and a day before the inquest into the teenager's death, terminally ill Dermot Maguire speaks to Keiran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catcalling
Niamh is fed up with people whistling when she runs bySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catcalling
Niamh is fed up with people whistling when she walks bySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Something is going to give"
Kieran hears from students protesting in Dublin over the student housing crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"People can't afford to buy on the high street"
Kieran asks for people's thoughts on the additional €2 per item parcel tax confirmed in run-up to Christmas shopping rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We're all at a loss"
Lorna McKernan voices her frustration towards Mary Immaculate College after her graduation ceremony was postponed until Spring 2027 alongside several others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"There was no stop to the noise"
Kieran talks to locals about the effects of nearby data centres on their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Most people don't have space to store them"
Callers in urban and rural areas discuss bin collection, particularly wheelie bins in areas that have no space for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I really need this to be lifted"
Terry has been on a boil water notice since February 11th this yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I was left for dead on the side of the road"
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.
"We went to support the players"
Frank tells Kieran how he managed to attend the Israel v Ireland game in HungarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's happening all over again"
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.
U2 return to Mount Temple
Eric was our eyes and ears on the ground at Mount Temple for U2's historic homecomingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland v Israel
Aidan took a stand not to show the Ireland v Israel game in his pubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"...an appeal to act with their conscience..."
Listeners discuss whether the Ireland players should take to the field against Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I'm afraid of my life to turn on the heat"
Listeners get in touch with Kieran to debate the cost of fuel and the cost of livingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Staying at home isn't for everyone"
Listeners discuss society's view on mothers staying at home to rear children, leaving the workplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's creating a handout culture"
Callers have their say on the proposed culture voucher for 16-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shelbourne Park's involvement on Culture Night
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.
Liveline at The Ploughing
Kieran Cuddihy presents a special Liveline programme from the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co OffalySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Sex is the barometer"
Carmel gives her opinion on affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We've €40 in the account"
Susan & Conor detail the current struggles creches are dealing with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed Sheeran on Macklemore
Listeners discuss the fallout of Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from is 'Loop' tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I was so excited to meet her"
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.
"We need to ask what we're trying to solve"
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.
"He was extremely, extremely convincing"
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.
"They put ankle shackles and handcuffs on me"
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/11: 25 Years On - Liveline in New York
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.
Reaction to Michael O'Leary comments
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.
The GAA gubu
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 privacy information.
"I was expecting to hear hopefully she had got out. I didn't hear that news."
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 attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheep welfare in Traitors
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.
"Why should the Irish taxpayer pay for it? It is not an official visit."
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.
"To me it's gaslighting women..."
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.
"When do you stop being a foreigner?"
Listeners talk about the new plans to overhaul Ireland's naturalisation system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Liveline continues to speak to listeners about the importance of women with dense breast tissue getting extra screening for cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Taylor's Biggest Fan
Ahead of Katie Taylor's final fight in Croke Park superfan Clodagh talks to Kieran about meeting Katie in the RingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"With dense breasts...it's better to have extra screening"
Evan contacts Liveline and tells listeners about the importance of women with dense breast tissue getting extra screening for cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It just doesn't make sense to rent here"
Listeners tell Kieran how they feel about returning to Ireland after living abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I don't have the energy or the time to do anything in the evenings"
Young people in Ireland describe what life is like for them in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loneliness
Gretta was surprised to find how lonely people actually felt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EP Overcrowding
Anthony found himself unable to move at Electric Picnic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"When I hear the word 'Vape,' it's like a punch in the stomach"
Jane wants repercussions for the sellers of HHC VapesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liveline - 31 August 2026
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.
"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."
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.
"Imagine you are a lobster"
Listeners discuss the grey area of cooking lobsters is it ethical or not?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"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."
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.
"It's criminal and how can someone do that to children knowingly?"
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.
European Boxing Champion promoting herself
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.
"I find it difficult to understand how they can stay in limbo, she has absolutely no idea what her future holds."
Listeners share their grievances regarding the Leaving Certificate appeals process and lack of accommodations for students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do the politicians have to say on synthetic cannabinoid vape addiction?
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.
"It is exactly what we say happened back in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the emergency departments in Ireland"
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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