Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Gertie The Up The Rebels Cow
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine speaks to PJ about up-cycling a concrete cow to get it ready for the big game on Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
A Date With Destiny Cork V Clare
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Cashman C103 Cork speaks to PJ about the upcoming all Ireland Hurling Final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Don’t Get Caught Out By This Scam
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McEvoy Corks 96FM tells PJ about a scam that he got caught up in for hurling final tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Joy In The Park Minding Those Creative Minds
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tadhg Hickey chats to PJ about more people opening their minds to a career as a creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
2024-07-18 Childcare just isn't viable, Can we help Kayla come home, The scramble for tickets & more
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Childcare providers say they are now convinced the Government has an agenda to close them down - but why?..West Cork raises thousands for Kayla - and ...
Please Bring Kayla Home
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Maighread about Kayla who was involved in a road accident & now needs help to get home....later in the show we had some great news K...
Do Other Bus Passengers Make You Anxious?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@pjcoogan speaks to recent Cork resident Kyra who can’t believe the attitude passengers have on public transport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Accessibility On Busses A Nightmare
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Carthy Irish Wheelchair Association says to PJ Bus Éireann's use of private busses without a full accessibility check is disrespectful to those ...
Cortisol - Queer Coming Of Age Play
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cork playwright Megan Haly & actor Shannon Haly chat to PJ about Cortisol a rollercoaster ride through growing up in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See ...
Come On The Rebels From Sunny Spain
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Dillon runs the Pobail Nua bar in Barcelona he chats to PJ about how he will be celebrating the hurling final behind the bar Hosted on Acast. Se...
Childcare Fees May Need To Rise 40%
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen from @TigerTimeLtd tells @pjcoogan that fees need to rise due to the static level of government subsidies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Sate Should Purchase Childcare Units
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Dunne Federation Early Childhood Providers speaks to PJ about her call for the state to purchase vacant child care units in an effort to increa...
Rebel Support In Arkansas
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lambert chats to PJ about his love for Cork GAA & why he came home from Arkansas for the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Cork Rebel Rebel Cork's Noel Can't Get Hurling Tickets What's Going On?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noel who runs “Cork Rebel Rebel Cork” tells PJ he can’t get tickets for the final & that he believes the issue is the marketing of season ti...
HSE To Conduct Review Into Baby & Maternal Deaths
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Michael Irish Examiner speaks to PJ following confirmation of the HSE review but some have asked for an independent review Hosted on Acast. See ...
What Makes A Good Place To Work?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Ihle Sunday Times Ireland Edition Deputy Business Editor chats to PJ about what companies do to keep employees happy & productive H...
2024-07-17 A great win over France, Trains to the hurling, Glam up or get left & more
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a win for the girls in green - 3-1 against France down the Pairc could mean an easier playoff draw for the Euros...Getting to Dublin for the All...
Irish Rail Services To The Match
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Kenny Irish Rail speaks to PJ about the rail services on offer to the hurling final, why bikes are banned at peak times & the East Cork comm...
Lark By The Lee Ireland Defeats France
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Welch The Score on Corks 96fm chats to PJ following the 3-1 win Ireland had over France in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night ...
NBRU Boss Says Private Operators Bad For Drivers & Passengers
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot O'Leary tells PJ private operators mean more buses but less accessibility, less investment & long run problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Some Of Us Don’t Get The Chance To Dress Up
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Elaine that she isn’t impressed with Tatiana telling a load of young teens and even children that if you are not pretty that is the re...
Let's Make A Positive From Boat Thugs
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finbarr tells PJ that after a shift with the ambulance service he uses his boat to relax only to find that it was vandalised. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Most Expensive Wedding In The World
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Kennedy chats to PJ about the Ambani wedding which reportedly costs 457 million euro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Aer Lingus Strike Is Over But Are Tourists Welcome In Some Countries ?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan Corry chats to PJ about the end of the Aer Lingus strike & protests against tourist in a number of countries Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Men Are In Touch With Their Feminine Side
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe says to PJ men get Botox & fillers, they do it to look well for their partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women Should Look Well For Their Husbands
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tatiana Ouliankina tells PJ that if a man cheats on his wife it will be the woman's fault if she hasn’t looked after herself Hosted on Acast. See ...
Celebrity Transformation Pictures Are Digital Catnip
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Kirsty" Blake Knox tells PJ Coogan that we all love guessing who had filler but maybe it’s us that ends up getting hurt Hosted on Acast. See acast....
2024-07-16 Ballincollig doesn't want a casino, Please clean the City up, Tickets are in short supply & more
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A casino in Ballincollig - no thank you say locals who are gearing up for the next stage of their campaign...Aggressive begging, drunks - and what’s...
Ballincollig Mum & Her Fears For Casino
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ballincollig resident Geraldene tells PJ that the City Council refused planning & now they will fight the appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
The Red & White House
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judy chats to PJ about her house that they painted red & white to cheer her son up who has severe Ulcerative colitis. Hosted on Acast...
Fifth Avenue Say Clean Up Cork
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 5th Avenue team member Camilla tells PJ they regularly have to clean up human mess next to or on their windows & deal with drunk people Hosted o...
Car Park Chaos and No Bikes on Trains?!
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cork commuter Frank tells PJ Irish Rail needs to give a helping hand to passengers trying to do the right thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Lovely Young Cork Men & Women Get To Go To The Ball
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teen David Hickey's mum is excited for him after they organized Ireland's first ever Autism friendly Debs ball, The Gold Tie Debutante Ball she tells ...
Where Are The Tickets For Fans?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to life long Cork Gaa fan Edel, who can’t get tickets to the final, she wonders why are many corporate tickets have been given Hosted on ...
All Bets Are Off As Opposition Grown To A Casino In Ballincollig
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We don't need this kind of business here,” Cllr Joe Lynch tells PJ, sharing that Ballincollig is outraged by plans for a new Casino. Hosted on Acas...
Think You'd Never Fall For An Invoice Scam? Think Again!
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears how all workers could get caught up in an invoice scam, especially those Working From Home from Smarttech247's Rory Murphy Hosted on Acast. S...
2024-07-15 Donald Trump assassination attempt, Cork TD refused Holy Communion, Helping COPE clients to find work & more
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One millimetre - that’s how close it was with Donald Trump - a lot of questions for the Secret Service..Refused holy communion - Cork TD Colm Burke...
Ability@Work Leading The Way In Supported Employment
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Twohig has been speaking to some of those supported by Cope Foundation who have gained employment through the Ability @ Work programme, along ...
Thousands Go For Shared Equity Scheme
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from David Hall Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation that nearly 5000 people have been approved for the Government’s shared equity sch...
Soccer Hero Katie McCabe Delights 4 Year Old Georgie Ahead of France Showdown!
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Little Georgie, just 4, is weak for herself' with joy after meeting Women's soccer sensation Katie McCabe, who’s gearing up for Tuesday’s clash wi...
The United States Has Boiled Over And The Future Is Dangerous
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Die-hard Democrat Jerry Buttimer urges an end to political violence, but sees tensions in the US continuing to escalate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Did Trump's Secret Service Team Blunder Their Way To Disaster?
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ uncovers how Presidential Security really works with SI-TARMS expert Michael Murphy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He Thought He Would Be Famous By Killing President Trump
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin a former US Service Vet & Police Officer tells PJ his thoughts following the assassination attempt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Gallagher Guitar - Let's Strike The Right Note
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Rory's cousin Pat O'Mahony who says Cork can be a thriving music hub and Rory's guitar can help but only if we get it right. Hosted on Aca...
Refused Communion At My Friends Funeral
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Burke TD talks to PJ about being refused communion by a priest saying that he will be bringing it up with Bishop Crean Hosted on Acast. See...
Trump Assassination Attempt
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Lavin freelance reporter chats to PJ about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Teens Need Protection From Psychoactive HHC Vapes
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction counselor Michael Guerin tells PJ ruthless HHC vape sellers don't care about a lifetime of pain for teens who don't know better Hosted on Ac...
2024-07-12 XL bullies to be banned, Fair wages for under 20’s, Come On The Rebels Windows & more
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New regulations will ban the XL bully - Will that lead them to being abandoned on the streets?.. Give teens the minimum wages - Businesses say not til...
Steve Carell Gru Despicable Me 4
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crossy tells PJ that Steve Carell is one of the nicest guys around as he chats about Despicable Me 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Lower Wages For Teens Must Be Kept
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neil McDonnell CEO ISME explains to PJ that people learning a job shouldn't expect to be paid the same as someone doing the job for years Hosted on...
XL Bully Dogs To Be Banned
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Cashman CSPCA Cork speaks to PJ following the announcement XL bully dogs are to be banned under new regulations. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Fair Wages For Our Sons & Daughters
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mick BarryTD tells PJ he wants sub-minimum wage for young workers to be scrapped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Be Safe At The Beach
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Casey Water & Road Safety Development Officer Cork County Council speaks to PJ as Lifeguards have returned to duty for the summ...
Michael Guineys Come On The Rebels Window
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Padraig Martin Manager Michael Guineys Oliver Plunkett St speaks to PJ about their celebration of Cork hurling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Are We Getting An Xmas Lights Switch On?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr. John Maher gives PJ an update on the potential for Christmas lights switch on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Summer Is A Time For Kids To Have Friends
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mary O'Kane tells PJ that kids meet new friends during the summer or existing friends in a new settings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Legal Drug Vape Rampant Among School Kids
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr Colm Kelleher chats to PJ about HHC a synthetic cannabinoid that under 18s are getting access to via vapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Sprinkle A Bit Of Fairy Magic In Passage
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assumpta chats to PJ about the community in Passage coming together to remember those who have passed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Pilots Union Recommends Pay Deal
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Walsh ITAA President chats to PJ following the IALPA recommendation to accept Aer Lingus pay deal Hosted on Acast. See acast....
High Pitch Noise Near Sullivan’s Quay Douglas Street
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat speaks to PJ about the incessant night noise from road works during Irish Water pipe laying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
3D Printed Homes
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Kinsella MD of Harcourt Technologies chats to PJ about a project where they are 3D printing homes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Who Is The New Ireland Football Manager?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Welch The Score Cork's 96fm talks to PJ about the appointment of Heimir Hallgrimsson as football manager for Ireland Hosted on Acast. Se...
Sex For Rent Offers Worse For Poor
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Feargha Ní Bhroin National Womans Council Ireland about landlords looking for payments in unique ways & calls for legislation to s...
Voting Register In One Town Had 70 Deceased People On it
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr Ian Doyle tells PJ he has asked the County Council to urgently update the voting register Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Cashless Society
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Philip O'Connor chats to PJ about his experience of cashless society in Sweden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Potty Panic - No Toilets In Town
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr Des Cahill talks to PJ following the revelation that an American tourist soiled themselves when they couldn’t find an available public loo ...
Return Machines Don’t Work For Persons Of Small Stature
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Noelle Rice tells PJ that the return machines are to tall for her to use as no consideration was given to people of small stature using the...
Creche Fees Must Go Up
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Averil Sheehan The Federation of Early Childhood Providers tells PJ that fees will have to rise as core funding doesn’t meet costs Hosted on Acast....
Horse Cruelty Why Abandon A Foal
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martina Kenny My Lovely Horse Rescue tells PJ they had to rescue an abandoned foal that was only two days old Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
4 Day Week
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Cox ICE Group chats to PJ about a 4 day week on their fifth anniversary of a 3 day weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
2024-07-10 Bring Rorys guitar home, Simon Coveney to leave politics, Lymes Disease has me bedbound & more
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rorys guitar - it has to come home to Cork whatever the cost...Maybe Simon Coveney can get it for the event centre - he’s retiring but says the cent...
Rory’s Strat To Go To Auction
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheena Crowley Crowley’s Music chats to PJ about the upcoming action of Rory’s musical equipment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Empty Words But No Action On Government Social Media Law
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Michael Healy Rae chats to PJ about his calls for action on social media platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Life Changing Treatment Needed By Cork Mum
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trisha Clery Harrington chats to PJ about having years of a mysterious symptoms which turned out to be Lyme diseaseHelp her here Hosted on Acast. See...
Morty Sultans Of Ping Where’s My Guitar
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Morty Sultans of Ping that he got into Rory Gallagher when he was 18, it blew his mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
JimXComet Bring The Guitar Home
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JimXComet tells PJ that new people are discovering Rory Gallagher's music every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MacCurtain Street A Hot Spot For Rory Fans
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noreen Gannon Gallaghers Cork tells PJ when they took over the running of Gallaghers pub the first thing they were asked was not to change the name Ho...
Simon Coveney Retires From Politics
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TD Simon Coveney chats to PJ in studio about his political career & what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Lord Mayor Dan Boyle Says Bring The Guitar To Cork
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Mayor Dan Boyle tells PJ that he is in favour of the guitar coming back to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After All Rory's Still Corks Favourite Says Frank & Walters Paul
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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2024-07-09 Will the pilots make a deal, Ainys brave decision to speak out, It's only a prayer & more
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Aer Lingus pilots accept a new deal? Anxious holidaymakers are hoping they will...Ainy and Peter can’t get fertility treatment - the reason...
Godless Governance?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr. Brian McCarthy Cork City North West Ward. tells PJ he would like to see the prayer removed from before Council meetings Hosted on Acast. See a...
Energy Drinks Ban
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus O’Connor Principal Scoil Bhride Midleton & National Principals' Forum chats to PJ about calls for an energy drinks ban follow...
The Kidney Pool
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roisin Corr tells PJ that she donated a kidney so that her sister in law could receive it from the kidney pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Dublin Airports Difficulty Cork’s Opportunity
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan Corry chats to PJ about incentives to move flights from Dublin to Cork Airport because of the cap in Dublin Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Woman With HIV On Struggle To Get Fertility Treatment In Ireland
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Ainy about the difficulty she and her husband have faced in starting a family because she is HIV positive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Homeless And Sent To Glengarriff
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monica tells PJ that she & her 4 month old have been sent to Glengarriff even though her life is in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Aer Lingus Labour Court Decision
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Walsh President ITAA speaks to PJ about the Labour Court recommendation that the airline has accepted & gives her advice to the traveling p...
Hooligan Behaviour By “Element” Of Cork Fans
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cyril & Finbarr chat to PJ about bad behaviour creeping into GAA games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-08 We need a safe city, House prices on the up, Gen Z slang & more
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A safe city is not negotiable - people need to feel safe and they don’t - says the new President of Cork Chamber...Your house is worth ten grand mor...
Niamh Tells PJ How The Puzzle She Made For Her Kids Turned Into Jigsee
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh O'Sullivan wanted to give her kids empowering puzzles rather than smartphones. Now it's a business jigsees.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Nicki Minaj Concert Disaster
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon tells PJ that after being 90 minutes late Minaj only went on to sing a few songs before she left again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
After 15 Years Unexplained Infertility We Had A Baby
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deirdre McArdle chats to PJ about the joy of having a baby girl after trying for 15 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
A Safe City Is Non-Negotiable
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Horgan President Cork Chamber tells PJ that there are elements in the city which need to be dealt with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Driving Test Nightmare
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denise tells PJ that she had multiple driving tests because she failed for things that don’t have anything to do with driving Hosted on Acast....
Gen Z Different Language For My Parents
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Cowan tells PJ that the slang from social media is an excellent way of communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Sudden Loss Also A Story Of Hope
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Kenneally Embrace Farm speaks to PJ about suffering sudden loss & her work helping farm families who get injured or lose a loved o...
Cork House Prices Up 10K In Three Months
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Geary MD MyHome.ie talks to PJ about the price rises in Cork’s housing stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2024-07-05 No Cows Milked In Macroom Tonight, Quiet Hours, Tailoring Cork For Big Events & more
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan McSweeney UK Labour Strategist was born in Macroom- Aunt Evelyn & dad Tim are so proud of the Cork connection …Quiet Hours for people wit...
How Do You Choose A Good Restaurant?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eating out can be heaven or a huge disappointment. PJ and Elke O'Mahony chat about what makes a good eaterie to help you choose in advance. Host...