Liveline thread 28/09/16 to date

Odyssey 2005 · 13-10-2016 02:20PM

I`m sure you were well compensated for this.

Got2TurnAround · 13-10-2016 02:20PM

In summary:

"On 16th October, 1976 Garda Clerkin, with colleagues Sergeant Jim Cannon, Detective Garda Tom Peters, Detective Garda Ben Thornton and Garda Gerry Bohan, responded to a call that suspicious activity was taking place at a derelict house at Garryhinch, Portarlington, Co. Laois. On arrival at the premises the Gardai began to conduct a search of the premises when a booby-trap bomb exploded killing Garda Clerkin and seriously wounding his colleagues."

Next topic please.

13-10-2016 02:20PM

after 20mins.............."It was a booby trap"

Jesus Wept

TheHomeService · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

Ten Pin wrote: »

This will be Joe's next buke

After the Childer of the Troubles tome.

foggy_lad · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

He talks as eloquently as the duffys circus clown!

erm eh ah ehrm he the ben thornton erm booby trapped beca....erm cough splutter.....rinse and repeat and that's just JOE!

Got2TurnAround · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

And what were your injuries?

*sits back in chair for another hour*

He got covered in dust. And lost his garda cap.

Odyssey 2005 · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

Mary Lou on line 2...

kazamo · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

0127647 wrote: »

What a serving of misery Joe has served up today?

When was the last positive story Liveline broadcast?

Probably when Marion did the programme

pc7 · 13-10-2016 02:21PM

Ah IRA now I know why he's on

BPKS · 13-10-2016 02:22PM

Oh we have Conor Ganley from the Leinster Express to thank for this.

Thanks Conor.

cowboyBuilder · 13-10-2016 02:22PM

I wonder will RTE ever give their afternoon schedule a jolt ?

signostic · 13-10-2016 02:22PM

How much compo did they get?

13-10-2016 02:23PM

Why would he get a scott medal for bravery by walking into a booby trap?

Dan Jaman · 13-10-2016 02:23PM

A buke plug of some sort coming up, then.

Dutchie · 13-10-2016 02:23PM

So a comprehensive synopsis of this snoozefest is;

IRA boobytrapped a house in 40 years ago in Laois that killed one Garda.

Next caller please. FFS

Odyssey 2005 · 13-10-2016 02:24PM

0127647 wrote: »

Why would he get a scott medal for bravery by walking into a booby trap?

SHHH. don't be stating the obvious.:rolleyes:

cowboyBuilder · 13-10-2016 02:24PM

Why did they booby trap a house in Laois ?

Is there a wikipedia entry on this ?

Red Kev · 13-10-2016 02:24PM

A few years agoJoe interviewed Tiede Herrema, the Dutch businessman who the IRA kidnapped back in the 70's. There were two car crash moments for Joe....

Joe: And when you were held hostage Tiede, did you pray, did the praying help you Tiede.
Tiede: No Joe
Joe: Why not Tiede? Surely it would have helped you.
Tiede: I'm an atheist Joe.
Joe: *silence

Joe: So these IRA thugs, Tiede, do you still have anger towards them, what would you say to them if, God forbid, you ever met them.
Tiede: But I have met them since Joe.
Joe: You Have!!!!
Tiede: Yes, I met them several times in prison.
Joe: And what did you say to them?
Tiede: I forgave them Joe
Joe: YOU DID WHAT???
Tiede: I forgave them.
Joe: *silence

What struck me was how the atheist forgave them, but Joe the Christian couldn't understand that.

Dan Jaman · 13-10-2016 02:24PM

A reminder of the trauma, Joe?
That's your stock in trade, isn't it?

somesoldiers · 13-10-2016 02:25PM

Is he still on a trolley in the corridor of Port-laioshe hospital waiting to be seen?

Dub. · 13-10-2016 02:25PM

Joe loves a retired Garda. Pity he doesn`t speak to any current garda about the shocking state AGS are currently in.

SEPT 23 1989 · 13-10-2016 02:26PM

no problem lifting free pints in the local

TheHomeService · 13-10-2016 02:26PM

This is excruciating, embarrassing nonsense!

Roger_007 · 13-10-2016 02:27PM

No doubt, Sinn Fein will take up the cause of getting the guard his Scott medal?...................not.

HeidiHeidi · 13-10-2016 02:27PM

"Peter Clerkin is Michael Clerkin, the guard who was tragically killed that mumble mumble mumble mumble......"

He's talking to the ghost? :eek:

TheHomeService · 13-10-2016 02:28PM

Joe nicely working the angles like Ronnie O'Sullivan for his next buke, and mention of the puwer kiddies.

foggy_lad · 13-10-2016 02:29PM

Got2TurnAround wrote: »

He got covered in dust. And lost his garda cap.

And he lost his sheriffs badge to a gaggle of nurses while recovering in coppers hospital

TheHomeService · 13-10-2016 02:30PM

How the feck can Joe hear modesty and humility in the tone of a caller's voice?

HeidiHeidi · 13-10-2016 02:30PM

Who IS this fella talking now?b

I presume he's a relative of some sort, but Joe never corrected his mumbled confused introduction that implied he is the dead man......

Roger_007 · 13-10-2016 02:32PM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Who IS this fella talking now?b

I presume he's a relative of some sort, but Joe never corrected his mumbled confused introduction that implied he is the dead man......

Is Joe conducting a seance?

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