The Meaning of Life with Joe Duffy - Season 18

Season 18

Episodes

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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