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‘That's the end of our friendship' jokes Doireann Garrihy as she reveals Joe Duffy's reaction to her baby bump
RTE star Doireann Garrihy has jokingly said she's "ended her friendship" with Joe Duffy.
The 2FM host ran into the legendary broadcaster in the RTE studio in Donnybrook after his
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Doireann Garrihy is pregnant with her first child
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Doireann got Joe Duffy to bless her baby bump after his last Liveline show
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, who confirmed his shock RTE exit after 37 years at the start of last month, looked the part in a smart three-piece suit for his last show in front of a live studio audience.
The 69-year-old finished up on air for the final time at 3pm this afternoon and his fellow RTE colleagues joined in on the celebration.
He visited the 2FM staff at the other side of the Donneybrook building and met
The Dublin beauty is currently pregnant with her and her husband Mark Mehigan's first child.
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Doireann shared a photo on Instagram of herself smiling from ear-to-ear with her arm wrapped around Joe, who looked startled as he pointed at the camera.
The mum-to-be revealed the hilarious reaction Joe had to her growing baby bump.
She said: "I asked him to bless the bump. He did, and said, 'It's triplets'. That's the end of that friendship. Farewell to a legend, Joe Duffy."
Doireann was also "honoured" to be handed a slice of the iconic host's leaving party cake.
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Joe and his beloved wife June Meehan
Joe only learnt that his wife was expecting triplets just weeks before she gave birth and he admitted that he knew nothing about parenting before the trio arrived.
Joe Duffy bids farewell to listeners
The birth of their babies was announced on The Gay Byrne Show.
Emotions ran high as Joe bid a final farewell to beloved listeners, with celebrity guest appearances and a special tribute from Taoiseach Micheal Martin this afternoon.
The 69-year-old's final show kicked off with a performance from The Camembert Quartet of the classic 70s hit Thank You For Being a Friend.
The band's frontman Paddy Cullivan told Joe he gave him his "big break" and added: "But for the people of Ireland, you've been beacon, a light. You've listened to genius and to some awful aul... stuff.
END OF THE LINE
"It's a new beginning job. This is not the end. So from the Camembert Quartet, from the people of Ireland, from everyone here: Thank you for being a friend."
The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people".
Taoiseach
"You were and are the voice of the people. You're authentic and give the people a platform. I think you never left your roots, your working class background stood to you. The values your parents gave to you.
DUFFY'S DAY
"And on a personal level, going back to my student days, where you taught me a few things when I was a student activist."
Joe interrupted the politician's speech and joked: "You forgot them quick enough now."
Martin told Joe he has touched his family and his "personal acts of kindness" have been "quite extraordinary".
He spoke about how Joe took photos of Martin holding his daughter Léana during a crab-fishing day out in Cork and Joe sent them to him after Léana's death, aged 7, in 2010.
Martin said: "That's something Mary and I have always treasured."
And Joe chose to keep his farewell statement simple as he subtly signed off telling listeners: "Goodbye from studio one and remember 51551 wash your hands.
"Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill."
