Joe Duffy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Joe Duffy

Irish broadcaster

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1956

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Joe Duffy

  • Joseph "Joe" Duffy (born 27 January 1956) is an Irish broadcaster employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
  • One of RTÉ's highest-earning stars, he is the current presenter of Liveline, an interview and phone-in chat show broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 on Mondays to Fridays between 13.45 and 15.00. Duffy has a history as a student activist.
  • As President of the Union of Students in Ireland (U.S.I.) he was once jailed for an occupation in which he had participated.
  • He describes himself as a Christian socialist who advocates justice "very much based on Christian teaching and principles".
  • Duffy retraced his Christian roots in 2010 by hosting an RTÉ One TV show called Joe Duffy's Spirit Level which discussed the great faith of the Irish people and various religions present in the country, and also queried whether David McSavage's satirical portrayal of Duffy could be considered blasphemous. Duffy is married, is the father of triplets, and resides in Clontarf, Dublin.
  • He won a Jacob's Award in 1992.

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