native of Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary  was a career diplomat and served as Irish ambassador to the UK, Australia and Italy. Joe talked with Thomas Conway about current world affairs and finished by talking about his grandnephews, Paddy Small & John Small, the famous Dublin footballers. Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 23rd August 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Tom Hanley and Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email [email protected]