RTÉ radio host Joe Duffy retiring after 37 years

'It has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust – the trust of our listeners.'

Joe Duffy to retire from Liveline next month. Picture: RTÉ

Veteran radio presenter Joe Duffy has confirmed he will retire next month after almost four decades with RTÉ.

After 37 years, he will sign off with his final Liveline airing on Friday, June 27. Duffy, 69, has hosted the RTÉ Radio 1 programme since 1998.