Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Time For Cork To Tailor For Taylor (Swift) & Others
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Moynihan tells PJ that cities like Dublin are so geared up for big concerts that make money and jobs and help with a cool reputation. We neede...
Janet Street Porter Is Giving Out About Cork - Does She Have A Point?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Mary Jane O'Regan are not sure if Janet got the right end of the stick over the way you hire a car in Cork but one listener things Porter has a...
School Holidays Mean More Hunger For Families
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Aaron Wolfe Coláiste Éamann Rís speaks to PJ about students going hungry during summer holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Kabin Krew The Sound Of The North Side
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rosaleen, Luke members of the Kabin Crew & tutor Rory Chat to PJ about their upcoming show at the Everyman Palace. If you would like to go to...
Give Us Quiet Hours At Reasonable Times
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Louise tells PJ that business offering quiet times for children & adults with autism shouldn’t offer them at such ridiculous times Hosted ...
Burnt To The Ground Glenthorn Celtic FC
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Murphy Club Secretary Glenthorn Celtic chats to PJ about the devastating act of vandalism that led to a fire at the community club If you would ...
South County Bar Urges Others To Support People With Down Syndrome
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ heads to the South County Bar to speak to staff member Dylan, mum Marie, owner Tom & Alan Craughwell about the AssistiV Ireland software ...
Starmer Victory Means There Won't Be A Cow Milked In Macroom Tonight
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn chats to PJ about her nephew Morgan McSweeney UK Labour Strategist following the Labour win in the UK election and dad Tim tells us how he...
Red Dawn For UK As Starmer Storms Home
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Times Radio contributor Peter Barnes talk about a landslide for Labour, a wipeout for the SNP and the Paisley family and a huge change in how o...
2024-07-04 Loutish behaviour in the City, Should sunbeds be banned, bin charges increasing and more
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aggressive begging and drunken behaviour in the City - try running a business in the middle of it..Sun beds - so dangerous - so why are they still all...
Tan Ban?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Tim Lombard tells PJ he wants a outright ban on sun beds & the removal of vat on sun screen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Election Fever Heightens As Budget Brought Forward
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland speaks to PJ about how the budget being brought forward will heighten election fever Hosted o...
I’m A Living Donor
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joan McDonald tells PJ about how she donated a kidney to her sister 10 months ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is July 4th Still A Thing?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin a US serviceman Veteran chats to PJ about the change in attitude towards the 4th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Catching A Bus? Bus Éireann Needs 35 More Drivers In Cork
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cllr Padraig Rice chats to PJ about the regular cancellations of bus services in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Here We Go Again Motor Premiums Rise
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Charlie Weston Irish Independent personal finance editor about motor premium rising again & a stumbling block Revolut have to get ov...
Louts So Stressful To City Centre Staff
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen from Dulce Bun House chats to PJ about the louts bothering their customers & the intoxicated people walking around Hosted on Ac...
2024-07-03 Home at last, France could go far right, Deliveries by drone & more
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Home in Cork after 17 years - Fatima and her Mum finally reunited...The rise of the Far Right - could they be headed for government in France.. Delive...
Irish In France Ponder Their Future After Le Pen Victory
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Páraic Maguire Irish In France Podcast chats to PJ about the elections in France and the rise of Le Pen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Up Up & Away Shopping By Air
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Healy Founder & CEO Manna Aero chats to PJ about delivering shopping by drones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
After 17 Years Fatima Is Back From Saudi Arabia
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Victoria O’Leary who's daughter was trapped in Saudi Arabia for 17 years but now has been able to return home to Ireland Hosted on Ac...
Public Transport Staff Are Not Bouncers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot O'Leary NBRU General Secretary chats to PJ that there is a lack of understanding of the anti social scourge that plagues public transport ...
120 New Gardaí For Dublin, 9 For Cork What's Up?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Drew Harris know where Cork is asks Joe O'Shea Cork Beo as he chats to PJ about the latest Garda figures for Cork City Hosted on Acast. See...
Unmarried Taylor Swift Not A Good Role Model?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Cantwell chats to PJ about the suggestion that at 34 year old unmarried & childless Taylor Swift is a bad role model for girls Hosted on Aca...
2024-07-02 Can the pilots make peace, Bad behaviour on public transport, Why do we hate England & more
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pilots and Aer Lingus head to the Labour Court - can a deal be done...Bad behaviour on buses and trains - it’s not the staffs fault - they’re not...
I Hate The English
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Seward chats to PJ about a man who was loudly expressing his delight on a bus about the English team losing in the Euros, when there were English ...
Small Talk Has Big Benefits
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist tells PJ that interacting with people in person has an importance for our well-being Hosted on Acast. S...
Bad Behaviour On Trains
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Amy Campbell Echo Live about anti social behaviour on trains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meeting Online Friends Offline
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane McGarrigle Webwise Ireland talks to PJ about online safety for kids it's important conversation for parents during the summer holidays. You can g...
The Fear For Our Daughters
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Sharon Huggard about the negative impact that Artificial Intelligence can have on women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Government 50,000 Houses A Year?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Egan chats to PJ about the research the ESRI have done suggesting the volume of housing required to be built in the future Hosted on Aca...
2024-07-01 Corks happiest Swiftie, No need for protein powders, We bought a village & more
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clara got the 22 hat - and Cork’s happiest swiftie hasn’t taken it off since ..Protein powders - you don’t need them - and they could even be da...
Swifties Chat To PJ
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to people who got to see the The Eras Tour at the Aviva Stadium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They Deserve Respect Saving A Fairy Tree
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Marcella,Rae & Clodagh about their concern at the potential loss of Fairy Tree on a development site Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Protein Powder Nightmare
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to former professional rugby player Orla Scanlan about the overuse of protein powder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Cork Swiftie Gets Taylor’s Hat
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clara & Aunt Stephanie had a special moment at The Era’s Tour, they tell PJ when Clara got gifted the famous 22 hat from Taylor Swift Hosted on ...
We Bought A Village In France
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz & Dave speak to PJ about selling up there three bed semi & moving to France where they bought village Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Non-Smoker Lung Cancer: I’m A 42 Year Old Mind In An 80 Year Old Body
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian speaks to PJ about her shock diagnosis of lung cancer & Orla Dolan Break Through Cancer Research talks about research of the disease ...
2024-06-28 Pilots Talks Not Going Well, Mosquito Bites Made Me Lose My Legs, All About The Taylor Train & More...
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mark Tighe of IALPA and checks in with the Barters Travel Agents, hears from a courages gran who lost both legs from mosquito bites, joins...
Cork Gran Tells PJ Her Legs Were Amputated After Mosquito Bites
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Josie Rowley and her family about how she met a terrible situation with dignity and courage. You can help see here Hosted on Acast. See...
Katie & PJ Wave Swifties Off At Kent Train Station As They Head To Eras Tour
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Katie, herself a big Swiftie, as she savors the excitement from fans boarding the Taylor Train Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Imelda May Chats Everyman And Beehan Mammy With PJ
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Imelda who is at the Everyman Tue 30 Jul–Sat 10 Aug for Mother Of All The Beehans see everymancork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Yoga For People Damaged By The Obesession With Beauty
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Diana of Rebel Yoga who says we must be gentle to ourselves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reddit Posts Start Community To Help Find Friends
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cassie about how posts on Reddit started a thing! If you would like to help Cassie see her Reddit post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Taylor Tickets Auctioned In Cork For €3,500!!!!
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Sean Kirchhofer of Kinsale Youth Community Centre who was surprised and delighted Tay Tay Mania netted a huge sum for 4 tickets Hos...
Tom Randles Of Beloved Barter's Travel On The Breakdown In Aer Lingus Talks
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Tom of Cork Barter's about his reaction to the talks breakdown and how ITAA travel agents can help those who end up stranded Hosted on A...
Pilots Union Leader Mark Tighe On Why Unions Must Protect Their Members
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ charts with Mark Tighe of IALPA, the Pilot Union in Aer Lingus about why he thinks this is an important fight for pilots and also for other workers...
2024-06-27 Its never too late to start a pension, UCC quad protest ends, Holly Willoughbys ordeal & more
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Setting up a pension - Sonya Lennon says for women its never too early or too late..Taking down the tents on the UCC quad....Holly Willoughby and the ...
People Don't Even Know They're Having A Heart Attack
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Julian who didn't know he was having a heart attack but was saved by the expertise of Newmarket Kanturk Cork Community First Responder Gro...
Shocking Details In Holly Willoughby Kidnap Plot Trial
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about a trial that has rocked Britain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pensions - An Unspoken Pain For Women
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sony Lenon about how planning now means a comfortable future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farmers Call On Dog Owners To Cop On!
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Joe Fitzgerald, Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association about confrontations happening on the hillside Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Brazilian Needs Help To Stay In Ireland
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Damien and his friend Rafael who wants to stay in Ireland where his boss needs him but cannot get his visa renewed. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Medicine Grads Emigrating When They Cannot Get GP Training
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dr John Sheehan about a bottleneck in the system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Palestine Supporters Reach Agreement To End Protest In UCC
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears the details of what the protesters achieved from Ainsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top Security Staff Made Redundant
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Eoghan about the worries staff have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-26 Who will think of the passengers, Corks violent streets, Micheal the Sound of Sunday & more
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In one corner, the pilots, in the other, aer lingus - but who’s thinking of the customer here...Our dangerous streets - Amy worries all the time abo...
Cork GAA Superfan Gavin On Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's Influence
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Gav, well known for getting things going at Cork matches about a commentator without comparison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Remembered By Marty Morrissey
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Marty about one of the greats we lost on Wednesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She Woke Up Fine After Surgery But They Had Forgotten The Instruments!
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Kate about her friend who woke up from surgery to find that nothing had been done because they hadn't the right gear in the theatre! Hoste...
Women Escaping Violence Should Speak Up
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sarah Benson of Womens Aid about a distressing few days as we saw anger over how Natasha O'Brien was treated in court, as well as details ...
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Remembered By Cork's 96FM's Finny Mac
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finny Mac remembers one of the greats of the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael McGrath On Europe, Elections, Immigration & Cork
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to outgoing Finance Minister Michael McGrath as he takes up a new role as a European Commissioner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Cork's Angela Walsh - President of the ITAA - With Advice On Aer Lingus Strike
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Angela as both sides in the strike appear to be digging in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Do Attackers Get A Free Pass When They're Drunk?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy tells PJ when she was attacked the fact the attacker was drunk meant she had to fight to get a prosecution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Cork Needs A Limerick Motorway
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Conor Healy, Chief Executive of Cork Chamber, who says connecting the two biggest cities in the region by motorway makes sense and is long...
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Was An Inspiration Says Cork's 96FM's Trevor Welch
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ remembers an icon in sports broadcasting with Cork's 96FM's Trevor Welch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Happens To Our Wonderful Friendships As We "Adult" Our Way Through Life?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jennifer Horgan of the Examiner about why "adulting" can drive friendships apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Let's Have Equal Help Across Ireland For Women After Breast Cancer
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Valerie about the alarming differences in help available after breast cancer across Ireland. See also her Instagram Hosted on Acast. See ...
New Bottle Caps Drive Me Crazy
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recycling is important but it's also important to do it in a way that works for people and Mary tells PJ the new bottle caps are just a nuisance. Hos...
Joy Of Holiday We Saved Up For Now Shrouded In Aer Lingus Strike Fear
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lauren about the upcoming pilots strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Do We Clamp Down on Violence Against Women?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from callers who talk about anything from martial arts to whether it should be up to women do modify their behavior when they are not causing...
2024-06-24 Natasha O Brien wants to change the law, Cork has a new Lord Mayor, Where is Jay & more
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha O Brien says she can’t thank the people of Cork enough for their support and love...Politician, musician, activist and Grandad - Corks ...
Brave Natasha O'Brien The Woman Attacked By Cathal Crotty Talks To PJ About Sentencing And The Public Anger At The Way She Was Let Down
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Natasha as public anger soars about the sentence for her attacker Cathal Crotty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Cork's First Green Party Lord Mayor Chats To PJ In Studio
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cork's new Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victory For Janet And Cork Indian Nurses As Online Visa Renewal Comes To Cork
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears about how people power brought convenient online visa renewal for Indian nurses and others which has only been available in Dublin before pro...
France! Cheap Pints Great Weather And Cheaper Houses Says Corkonian Cormac
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Cormac about the cost of living in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Prices A Whopping 42 Per Cent Above EU Average
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from the Indo's Charlie Weston about whopping price differences with our continental cousins and why it happens Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
PJ Hears Updates On Missing Jay Slater
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Journalist Cliodna O'Flynn who has all the latest developments in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ Talks To Callers About The Bravery Of Natasha O'Brien After Weekend Rallies In Her Support
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats about how callers want change in the light of the public rallies demanding sentencing reform over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2024-06-21 It’s Not Justice, Cork’s Dirty Water, The Heat Is Hellish In Crete , & more
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha O’Brien was viciously assaulted by a man who boasted about the attack on social media, he received a suspended sentence… listeners have th...
Mum With Dementia Drank Brown Water
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gould TD tells PJ how the continuing issues with the city drinking water supply are putting vulnerable people at risk Hosted on Acast. Se...
‘This Is Not Justice’
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from listeners following the suspended sentence handed down to a soldier who boasted on social media after beating a woman up Hos...
Get Kids Out & About This Summer
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Gemma Kingston from The Family Edit about things to keep the kids occupied during the summer holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
All Aboard An Alternative Wedding
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Argie tells PJ he and his now wife Virginie got married during a private cruise of Cork harbour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Hellish Heat In Crete
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from John about the heat in Crete. It was so bad he didn’t leave his room for ten days & Martin who says leave your clothes behind. Hos...
2024-06-20 Stranded in Palma, missing in Tenerife, the great smelly ripoff & more
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stranded in Palma - furious passengers call us when they can’t get answers from Aer Lingus...Missing in Tenerife - fears are mounting for a 19 year ...
Too Much Planning Red Tape
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby tells PJ he is moving to Tipperary because he can’t get planning to refurbished his cottage in East Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
The Cost Of Smelling Good
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Declan about how expensive deodorant has become, it's unfair dual pricing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Was Stalked
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Sarah who was afraid to leave her house after being stalked by a man she had a short-term relationship with Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Kids Summer Holiday Fear
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife Griffin ISPCC Childline tells PJ that the summer holidays are a time of huge anxiety for kids with a troubled home life. Hosted on Acast. ...
Aer Lingus Stranded Us In Palma
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damien, Lauren, Laura & Sean chat to PJ after 100-150 people were left at an airport in Palma. No food…No hotel…No flight back! Hosted on Aca...
2024-06-19 Holiday chaos looms, Social Media is a nasty place, A Green Lord Mayor & more
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As pilots threaten holiday chaos, down at Abtran they’re trying to get their workplace unionised...Nastiness on social media - go and get a job, say...
Travel Chaos Looms
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Dawson Former ITAA CEO chats to PJ following Aer Lingus pilots calling a work to rule & refusing to work overtime Hosted on Acast. See a...
They Used An Image Of My Deceased Mother
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Michael Healy Rea talks To PJ about the social media attacks he and his family suffered during the local elections Hosted on Acast. See ...
Manners Meltdown
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Patricia Maybury of The Etiquette Suite who says that the best favor you can do a teen is teach them etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Stop The Racial Abuse In Sport
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fintan Drury Sport Against Racism Ireland speaks to PJ about the horrific racial abuse athlete Rhasidat Adeleke has suffered. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Incredible Kids & Good Deeds
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry chats to PJ about his daughter who is cutting her hair to raise funds for Marymount & Neonatal Unit at CUMH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Moving In With Mum & Dad
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators chats to PJ about adults moving home to save for a mortgage some feel they feel they're going backwa...
2024-06-18 Will a pilots strike happen, Always report stalking, verification by video & more
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of them are paid more than the Taoiseach - will Aer Lingus be able to stop a strike by pilots... Stalking - report it - says Mary Crilly - before...