Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

What does it take to be manager of the year?

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne chats to Greg Kuderski, Centra Store manager of the year at last nights awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valencia Relief- Rose Wants to Make a Difference

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne chats to Rose O' Mahony on her efforts to help those affected by the Valencia floods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Rocky Stone on Gurranabraher Old & New

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne speaks to Rocky Stone on the old and recent vibrancy of Gurranabraher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sally organises Charity Ball In Honor Of Her Friend Isabel

11 Nov 2024

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Pauol Byrne speaks to Sally Nagle, one of the remarkable organisers behind the upcoming Gift of Life Charity Ball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

2024-11-11 Naoise Says It's Not Fair Women Have To Always Think Safety, Science Solves Murders, Gift Of Life Honors Isabel & More...

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Naoise who says women always have to think about their own safety on the street, hears about how science is helping solve murders,...

Cork's Maritime and Aquatic Attraction

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne chats to Real Estate Agent Johanna on plans to make Cobh a massive tourist attraction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

New Advances in DNA technology in the case of unidentified man

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Ann Murphy on the remains of an unidentified man found along the River Lee in 1999 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Escalating Homelessness Crisis in the lead up the Christmas

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Paul Sheehan, Campaigns and Communications Manager of Cork Simon on the homelessness crisis as we approach winter Hosted on Acast....

St Killians Needs Certainty On Finances

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to mum Fiona who says without certainty of finances it is hard to give kids the services they need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

My Home Might Be Demolished So I Cannot Enjoy Christmas

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Sean Meehan who lives in a log cabin on his own land because otherwise he'd be homeless. He is fighting planning authorities who w...

Naoise Says Women Always Have To Think Safety After Shandon St Incident

11 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Naoise about a nasty incident last night and the fear women have while out and about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

2024-11-08 Energy Grant Heartache, Legalize Drugs To Tackle Real Crime, Paddington In Peru & More...

08 Nov 2024

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PJ hears that many find it impossible to get the energy grant, discusses if legalizing drugs would free up prison space to tackle violent crime and lo...

Paddington In Peru

08 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about the latest movie on the life of our most beloved brilliant bear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Bowie The Old English 'Reading Dog' Helps Kids Read Books

08 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Cian Spriggs who trained Bowie as part of the Burns By Your Side school reading scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Let’s Go Hiking With Roz Purcell!

08 Nov 2024

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PJ gets tips from top hiker Roz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Ripple Of Loss: The Tragic Passing of Jack O'Sullivan

08 Nov 2024

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14-year-old Jack O'Sullivan, a beloved young man from Passage West was full of potential but sadly lost his life in a drowning tragedy. We hear from D...

I Had To Learn Dialysis To Care For My Dad

08 Nov 2024

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Sylvia tells PJ she would do anything for her dad but wishes things would get a bit easier financially.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Let's Give Foster Parents The Support They Need For Their Important Work

08 Nov 2024

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PJ chats to Anne who loves being a foster parent but wishes they got a little more help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting Energy Grant For Small Business Not So Easy

08 Nov 2024

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Shannen explained to PJ on the show already the problems for hard-pressed small businesses getting the grant to help with soaring energy costs. He cha...

Dino Glam: The Colorful Secrets of Purple & Ginger Dinosaurs

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what dinosaurs really looked like? UCC's Dr. Maria McNamara did and she tells PJ what she found out! For more on dinosaurs see here! Hos...

Paul Byrne Hits The Street To Ask People Their Election Topics

08 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne, Producer with the 96FM Opinion Line, asks people what they'll be thinking of as they vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Tackle Real Crime By Rethinking Drug Laws

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Martin says we need to prioritize our use of policing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three Arrested In Late One Direction Star Liam Payne Death

08 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Sarah Jayne Tobin from FM104 who has the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-07 I Was Crying Trying To Get Energy Grant, Farewell To Our Little Pal Nicole, Even Girls Walk With Keys In Their Hands & More...

07 Nov 2024

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PJ hears from Shannon who badly needs an energy grant for her business but the bureaucracy made her cry, says farewell to our little pal Nicole with N...

Irish People Shouldn't Join In With Careless Use Of "Illegals" When We Did It Too

07 Nov 2024

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Kerry is disappointed that immigration is dehumanized by Irish people discussing the US election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Women DO Walk With Keys In Their Hands Since They Were Girls

07 Nov 2024

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Vanessa says she is delighted Saoirse Ronan has kept the issue of women's safety in the limelight because even girls have to think safety going out on...

This Election It's Time For Change

07 Nov 2024

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Sandra tells PJ that all major parties need to get an electoral shock because they just can't get things done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Better Pay, Safer Pensions, Less War - Why Some Voted For Trump

07 Nov 2024

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PJ hears from Justin and Diarmaid about the reasons they think Trump beat Harris in the USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Let's Play Fair With Pay For Bus Escorts

07 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Rachel about Bus Escorts who do valuable work helping vulnerable kids get to school but have to sign on the dole whenever there's a school...

I Cried On The Phone To Simon Harris's Office Trying For Small Business Grant

07 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Shannon who is caught in endless bureaucracy and could really do with a grant for energy for her small business. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Great Plans Ahead For Tourism In Cobh But Will It Work?

07 Nov 2024

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PJ chats to Derry Cronin about the ambitious new plan to kickstart tourism in Cobh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ And Nikki Say Goodbye To Our Little Pal Nicole

07 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Nikki about little Nicole Tudor who bravely fought her illness and won the heart of Opinion Listeners who pitched in so she could return h...

No Foster Respite Not Fair To Families

07 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Paul Byrne about cutbacks in foster care respite and to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD about this and about the unfairness of means tests for c...

2024-11-06 It's Trump, Lara Is A Best Seller At 12, Cheaper Health Insurance & More...

06 Nov 2024

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PJ hears about Donald Trump's surprise victory, from Laura who published her own book at age 12, learns about cheaper health insurance options. And mo...

I Did The Wild Atlantic Way On A 1962 Tractor To Help Gaza

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Pat Murphy who travelled the hard way for Gaza but met brilliant people doing it and it’s all to help people in Gaza through Concern. Ho...

Unwrap a Greener Christmas: The Toy Library's Sustainable Play Revolution!

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Giorgia Anile of The Toy Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork’s Elaine is Apprentice Of The Year! In Auctioneering!

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Elaine Sheahan who is on the up and up in property management and has won big Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PAWSome Support From Doggies For UCC Students

06 Nov 2024

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PJ chats with Nicole about how dogs help students! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cian Murtagh Lights A Candle In Medugorje For People Who Lifted Him Out Of Homelessness

06 Nov 2024

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PJ chats to Cian about his new life and his trip to Medugorje Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch That Cough It Could Be Dangerous

06 Nov 2024

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PJ hears from Dr Monica Oikeh about the persistent coughs going around this Winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinahan Assassins - The Ruthless Hit Squads

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Stephen Breen about his latest book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Company Means Cheaper Health Insurance

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to the Indo’s Charlie Weston about some relief at last in upward health insurance costs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Lara Is A Best Seller At Just Age 12

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Lara Holland who wanted to be an author so, goal unlocked, her first book is out at age 12! See also  here Hosted on Acast. See acast...

It's Trump

06 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to 96FM Breakfast presenter Ross Browne and Corkman Andrew Fitzgerald who lives in America about how the Democrats lost what seemed a sure be...

2024-11-05 Keane In The Marquee, Helping Valencia, Kabin Helped Swan Fly & More...

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Peter Aiken about Roy Keane in the Marquee, hears who a GAA club in Valencia is doing its bit to help after the flooding, talks to Swan ab...

Day Of The Jackal Getting Reboot

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about a reboot of an absolute classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working In Kabin Studio Took Me To My Dreams

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Swan, creative film maker at the Kabin Studio about how the Kabin changes lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Birds Nature & Fitting In - Cork’s Seán Ronayne

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Seán about how birds and nature came into his life and his new book “Nature Boy” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Valencia GAA Club Helps Clear Storm Havoc

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Andrew White from Valencia GAA club about the massive clean up job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horrific Foal Find By Rathcooney Walker

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to a woman who made a horrific discovery walking in Rathcooney and also talks to Kelly Mellerick of My Lovely Horse Rescue about what we can ...

Cork Hotels Throw Open Their Kitchens To The Chef Curious

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Alex Petit, Executive chef at Trigon Hotel, about a plan to let those thinking of chefing see what a hotel kitchen is really like See al...

Let's Help 5 Year Old Tegan Battling Leukemia

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Tegan's mum Tarien who needs a little help with the battle ahead. Help here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teen Girl Put In Headlock To Steal Her Confirmation Necklace

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Olivia Kelleher who has been following the case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Aiken On Bagging Roy Keane

05 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Peter Aiken about bagging Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle as part of the Live At The Marquee 2025 Tickets see here  Hosted on Acast. See ac...

2024-11-04 Clamp Down On Fireworks, Web Of Betrayal, Pretty Privilege & More...

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Coogan hears about horrific firework incidents since Halloween, chats to Nicola Tallant about her book "Web Of Betrayal" finds out about Pretty Pri...

Time To Regulate Fireworks As Douglas Lad Gets Injured

04 Nov 2024

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PJ hears from Paul Byrne about some terrifying firework incidents since Halloween and from Cllr Kenneth O'Flynn who wants tougher enforcement Hosted o...

Nicola Tallant - Web Of Betrayal

04 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Nicola about her latest book on Ireland’s chilling gangland criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm A Celebrity 2024

04 Nov 2024

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With the deets leaked, PJ chews over what the new season will be like with Orla O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saoirse Ronan Comments On Graham Norton Sparks Discussions On Women's Safety

04 Nov 2024

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Fiona tells PJ the reality of carrying keys in your hand in case someone attacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sure Sign Of Xmas - The Holly Bough

04 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Mary Corcoran, editor of Cork’s beloved Holly Bough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out & Outstanding In Cork

04 Nov 2024

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PJ talks to Konrad Im about the awards that recognize the people who make Cork's LGBT Scene something to be proud of. See also here Hosted on Acast. ...

Tough Night For Fire Crews At Blackpool Fire

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Coogan talks to Cork City Fire Brigade’s Victor Shine about how they made the fire safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Brave Peter tells his Prostate Story to Save Others

01 Nov 2024

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Peter Hayes talks to Paul Byrne on his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis and his photography exhibition. See also peterhayesphotography.com Hosted on ...

We Ignored Apprentices And Now We’re Short 80,000 Workers

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul talks to Ken about the huge amount of skilled workers we need over the next few years and asks him can we do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Time to Rethink Restaurants

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JP McMahon chats to Paul Byrne on rethinking the whole restaurant business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dragon of Shandon

01 Nov 2024

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Rachel from Cork's 96FM Street Fleet & James Twomey talk to Paul Byrne on the Dragon of Shandon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Unifil Rocket Strike

01 Nov 2024

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Declan Power Security Analyst talks to Paul Byrne on an Irish peacekeeping base in the UN, Camp Shamrock,being struck by a rocket Hosted on Acast. See...

People Were Amazing When My Yorkshire Terrier Was Stolen

01 Nov 2024

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Penny Rainbow talks to Paul Byrne about how people rallied to get her pooch home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents Fed Up With Noise From MV Matther

01 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Cllr Seamus McGrath about the noise from the MV Matther and also Garda numbers in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Paschal O’Donohoe Minister For Public Expenditure

01 Nov 2024

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Paul Byrne talk to Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe about the government record on listener issues Hosted on ...

2024-11-01 A Dragon To Be Proud Of, Paschal Donohoe On The Budget, Wacky Food Combos & More...

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne celebrates and amazing Dragon of Shandon, quizzes Minister Paschal Donohoe on the Budget and upcoming election, hears your wacky but yummy ...

2024-10-31 Patrolling Patrick St With Corks Cops, Leathered In School, Help Find Pearse & More...

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne hears what it's like patrolling Patrick St as a cop, talks about the leatherings dished out in schools, appeals for information about Pears...

On The Beat With Guards On Patrick St

31 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Sarah Horgan who went on patrol with the Guards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Full Health System By 2035?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central about the party’s new health policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Fireworks and Furry Friends

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween can be a a scary time for animals Paul Byrne hears from Denise McCausland of the ISPCA who has advice on fireworks and some other hazards th...

Will The Power Up Grant Be Enough To Help Small Business?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke about the new grant to ease small business through the cost of living cr...

Small Business Needs Govt To Listen More

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Finbarr O’Shea of The Flying Enterprise bar who says business needs more from government to deal with the cost of living crisis....

Monika Says Instagram Changes Hurt Small Business Owners

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Monika about the constant changes in how Instagram works which are very stressful when your business depends on it Hosted on Acast...

Pearse Cremin Missing 24 Years Please Help

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Siobhan Cremin, sister of Pearse Cremin who went missing 24 years ago. If you have information please contact Anglesea St on 021 4...

I Was Leathered - Mick Hannigan On Ireland's Past Of Corporal Punishment

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to beloved Corkonian Mick Hannigan who was in the RTE program “Leathered” about Ireland’s past of corporal punishment in school...

A Free Health System By 2035?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central about the party’s health policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Marty Whelan Chats Showbiz And The Importance Of Being Shingles Aware

31 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne chats keeping lively and cheerful with Marty Whelan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-30 Speed Limiters To End Road Carnage, Mikey's Story Of Beating Addiction, IR£400 Wedding & More...

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne hears from Leo Lieghio who says Speed Limiters should be put in new cars, chats to Mikey who beat addiction to run his own business, is ast...

From Addiction To Owning A Gym - Bandon's Mikey Power

30 Oct 2024

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Paul talks to Mikey Power who has a remarkable story of success through recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eiretainment Streaming For Films & Documentaries From Ireland

30 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Simon Maguire who plans to solve the problem of finding films from Ireland online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Cork To Get Daycare Centre For Homeless People With Addiction

30 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Minister of State Colm Burke about what the centre will be for and were it will be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

A Wedding For £400? Rosie Tell Me More!

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Rosie about her wedding which even included a free bar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Info On Flood Grant

30 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Mona Stromsoe Chairperson for the Midleton & East Cork Flood Protection Group about the grant for Individual Property Flood Pr...

Judge Says Accused Viewed Girls As A 'Human Blow-Up Sex Doll'

30 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne discusses what lead to the judge’s comments with Olivia Kelleher who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Aer Lingus Cabin Crew Sisters Are A Soap Success With Lockdown Business Idea

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Jackie who along with her sister Leigh turned a lockdown soap hobby into a thriving business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Cork Girl Vanessa Tells Paul Of Massive Spanish Hail Storms

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne chats to Vanessa about the storms sweeping Spain that have made global news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is It Time For Speed Limiters In All New Cars?

30 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne discusses with Leo Liegho of the Irish Road Victims Assocation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-29 Cork Businessman Creates Teen Safe Havens, Where Are Our Guards Going To, Happy 100th & More...

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to a businessman who wants teens to feel safe in town and is doing something to make it happen, a recruiter who helps Guards find job...

Centenary Serenade - Jazz, Joy, and 100 Years of Life

29 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne hears from Theresa about her mum Kathleen who has a jazzy 100th Birthday  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safe Haven Bars Bodhrán, Goldbergs & The Pier Head

29 Oct 2024

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Paul Byrne talks to Liam Barry who has declared the three bars “Safe Havens” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former McCarthy Meats Gurranabraher To Reopen

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Serial  entrepreneur Colin Tobin chats to Paul Byrne about his latest business on the North Side  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Ger Rice Kinsale Youth Services - Mental Health in the Modern Era

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Rice tells Paul Byrne social media is contributing to the isolation of young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jazz Success

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne  hears from Michael O'Donovan The Castle Inn following the Jazz weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yellow Devil - Cork Clamping Controversy

29 Oct 2024

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Cllr  Audrey Buckley tells Paul Byrne she got stung for 125 euro due to clamping on the quays  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Why Guards Are Quitting And Where They’re Going

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Byrne talks to Stephen Moore of Out Of The Blue about why Guards are leaving the force and how we might change that Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...