JOE Duffy has opened up about his fondness for Gay Byrne, as he revealed that the legendary broadcaster "can’t get out as much anymore". JOE Duffy has opened up about his fondness for Gay Byrne, as he revealed that the legendary broadcaster "can’t get out as much anymore". ‘I love him deeply’ - Joe Duffy speaks of affection for Gay Byrne as he says legendary broadcaster still texts him about LivelineAlmost three decades after Byrne saw potential in Duffy – who was then a researcher for Pat Kenny – and poached him as a reporter, the radio host says he has remained close to his former mentor. The 85-year-old, he said, still texts him constructive criticism about his radio show. “I love him deeply and his family, they’ve been very good to us.”Mr Duffy, who didn’t get into broadcasting until he was in his 30s, now hosts Liveline on RTÉ Radio.

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2019 17:03 UTC