Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

How Ticket Scammers Get Hold Of Your Facebook Account To Fraud Your Friends

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Damien Sreenan from 96FM news who tells him how Facebook account are hijacked by ticket scammers and there's a bit of bottle tax talk too!...

Listeners Put Their Concerns About Education To PJ

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to listeners about their concerns with the education system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Talks To Minister For Education Norma Foley

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the Minister visits Cork today, PJ chats about issues such as reducing the voting age, special needs education and childcare. Hosted on Acast. See...

900 Children Will Need New Childcare Arrangements In The Next 10 Days

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Averil P Sheehan of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about growing numbers of childcare outlets having to close the doors. Hos...

2024-05-08 My daughter died and I blame TikTok, Bambie for the win, Live rent free & more

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Only for TikTok I’d still have my daughter - Liam Walsh is demanding change and he won’t be silenced..Crown the Witch Bambie Thug is the sensation...

Highfield & Cork Admirals Man Byran "Bob" O'Brien On Life With MND

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Bryan and Charlotte about his Motor Neurone journey. You can help Bryan here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Barbra Streisand Blunder And What It Can Teach Us All About Compliments

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mary Jane about compliments culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make My Daughter's Death Matter - Hold Social Media Responsidble For Content

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Liam Walsh who wants proper regulation of online networks in the wake of the death of his 13 year old daughter Maia Hosted on Acast. See a...

Bambie Thug's Eurovision Masterpiece

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Eurovision fan Dermot Manning, Frank Dermody of fanclub OGAE Ireland, and Ken O'Sullivan from LMFM about what can only be described as a T...

Live Rent Free & Save A School As Well

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Áine Ní Fhlatharta, principal of Scoil Ronáin an Trá Bháin in Litir Mór about a unique offer. See also scoilronain.ie Hosted on Ac...

2024-05-07 It's Bambies moment to shine, The Irish Hello, Club 30 goes National & more

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bambie Thugs moment has arrived - there’s huge excitement in Malmo - can we #crownthewitch ?..Saying Hello to random strangers - in a lonely world i...

Booze At Croker

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Friday's discussion on the show about the rights and wrongs of serving alcohol at Croke Park, PJ talks to the man who started the debtate, the I...

All Eyes On Malmö For Bambie Thug Tonight

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Eurovision stalwarts Dermot Manning and Frank Dermody about the performance tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Dodgy Boxes, Cheap Cigarettes - Ireland's Soaring Interest In The Black Market

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Charlie Weston of the Indo about the soaring demand for black market goods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please Help With Medical Supplies For Ukraine

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Rose who is working to bring badly needed ambulance, fire engines and other emergency vehicles to Ukraine but also wants to fill them up w...

Let's Celebrate The Irish "Hallo There..." To Strangers

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Nuala Woulfe who wants Ireland to keep our special habit of saluting people we don't know and hears views from listeners. Hosted on Aca...

Student Action On Palestine

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mick Barry TD about the action taken by students in Trinity and UCC in opposition to Israeli actions in Palestine Hosted on Acast. See aca...

2024-05-03 Powerful Words About The Late Paudie Palmer, Young People Who Love Grammar, Midleton Deserves Help & More...

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea hears about powerful victim impact statements honouring the late Paudie Palmer. He discovers the idea young people hate grammar is a stupid...

Why The Alcohol Ban At Croker? And Why Not For All?

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea chats with 96FM's Ken Perrott about the GAA policy of not allowing alcohol sales at rugby games in Croker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

It's Magic! Steve Spade Talks To Joe About Magic, Tats & Tea

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to magician Steve Spade about the craft and about Tats & Tea on this weekend at Team M Tattoo Studio & Wine Bar Youghal where...

Road Campaigner Elber Twomey Calls For A Safe Bank Holiday

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea and Elber Twomey talk about the need to bring back safety to our roads as Elber tells the story of her own loss of her beloved Connie. Hos...

Why You Should Make A Will

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea chats wills with Money Doctor John Lowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not All Young People Hate Full Stops!

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to a grammar fan Emily Connolly who throws shade on the idea Gen-Z/Millennials don't do punctuation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

What A Flight Nightmare?

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea hears from Ashley about a flight that she will remember for all the wrong reasons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Midleton Families Want Action On Flood Help

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Caroline Leahy about the slipping timeline of flood defences for Midleton and the lack of help for families who cannot get insuran...

What People Really Look For In A Bridesmaid

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Claire Dilworth from Cinderella's Closet who rejects the comments made by Liz Jones and tells Joe Irish weddings are different and...

Man Gets 6 Year Sentence For Dangerous Driving Causing Death Of Paudie Palmer

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to 96FM news reporter Mairead Twohig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-05-02 Audreys insurance difficulties, Road Safety is on all of us.. Jailing politicians and more

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No car insurance for Audrey because of where she lives - has that happened to anyone else?...Road Safety - its down to all of us - not just drivers - ...

Scam Botoxers Can Leave A Teenager Looking 40

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks about the scammers pushing Botox and fillers on teens and adults and the damage they do from Dr Mairead Browne of Haly Dental Care & Cele...

Being A Guard Was Fantastic - Violence, Screenwork, Recruitment and Drugs Have Changed It

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to John Parker a long standing North Cork Guard about why morale is low and what he hears from other members of the force as GRA Central...

Tanora Pale Ale - Heaven For Rebels!

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just in time for Summer! PJ talks to Shane Long from Original 7 Beverage Co  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What If Politicians Could Be Jailed For Lying?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Should I Be Declined Car Insurance Over Living In Knocknaheeny?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Audrey who is upset she was declined car insurance because of the area she is proud to live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Time For All Road Users To Refocus To Save Lives

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to taxi driver Der who says near misses now happen several times a week and it's all down to entitlement and people wanting to get their way....

Let's Celebrate The May Bank Holiday Weekend By Committing To Road Safety

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Neil Fox about how this Bank Holiday weekend could be a turning point for deaths on the roads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

2024-05-01 Man or Bear? Feeding the ducks, Corks brown tapwater & more

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Man or Bear - it’s taking tiktok by storm - what would our listeners choose..It started with a little boy and his Dad feeding the ducks in Carrigali...

Birds, Gulls & Animals As Friends And Foe!

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks gulls to Colm Moore of Rentokil and hears some animal crackers from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cian Was A Lovely Man - We Just Knew We Had To Help

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Carmel who gave help to Cian Murtagh to get him back on his feet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"She Just Got It" - The Miscarriage Association Offers Help From Those Who Have Been There

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Jennifer from miscarriage.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Little Oscar's Passion For Feeding Ducks Became A Global Duck Feeder Initiative

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Matthew whose little son's lockdown passion for ducks lead to safe and convenient feeders popping up all over the world See also feedducks...

Over 60 Per Cent Of Surveyed Northside Worry Water Is Unhealthy

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Solidarity Cllr Brian McCarthy about a survey showing massive worries about water discoloration. See also Dirty Discolored Water Community...

RNLI Great Work You Can Support & Get A Free Will!

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mark Gannon about the work done by the RNLI and also about their Wills Month See more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

No Fear For The Full Irish Says Jonathan Of Cork's Tony's Bistro

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Jonathan of Tony's Bistro who says that the Irish fry-up is still a winner even with Millennials and Gen-Z! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Finding Your Stolen Vehicle Scam

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from 96FM's Damien Sreenan about a scam that targets people who have already been the victim of a vehicle theft, a Vehicle Identification Num...

Heartless Scam Targets People At End Of Life

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Tom Curran, Director Exit International, about how wicked scammers used his image and reputation to con those the facing end of life. Ho...

Can AirTags Track Your Vehicle If It's Stolen?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently listeners to the show have shown a lot of interest in using Apple AirTags as a way to track a vehicle PJ asked Leigh McGowran of Silicon Repu...

What's All The Buzz On Baby Reindeer?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ and FM 104's Crossy talk the latest viral series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire From Sinn Féin On The Weekend Developments Over Deportation

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cork SF TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire about the growing row between UK and Ireland over deportations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Teachers Need More Support When Students Injure Them

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Sophie who says that teachers who need time off work from injuries by a student get very little back up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Overnight Road Collisions In Whitechurch & Knocknaheeny

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cork City Fire Brigade's Victor Shine about two overnight incidents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Councillors Get Weird Requests From Removing Mice To Marriage Guidance!

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sarah Horgan of The Irish Examiner about the weirdest things people have asked public representatives to do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Underseat Bag With 6 Dresses 2 Short 5 Tops 2 Prs Shoes Makeup And Toiletry Bags!

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears packing secrets from Megan Virgo See more at @meganvirgo on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-29 Cians dream come true, How to fix health service, I'll never use botox & more

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saved by the smell of hot chocolate - Cian Murtaghs story reminds us that kindness is never wasted...How to fix the health service - Catherine has an ...

Cian Murtagh's Uplifting Story Of Turnaround From Homelessness

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cian about his incredible story of resilience after being stuck in limbo after the care system.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Healthcare Workers Are Leaving Because They Cannot Get A Driving Test

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Catherine Fennell who says that her workers are leaving because they cannot get driving tests within the year they need to exchange their ...

Spain's Massive Bankinter Is Coming To Ireland

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Indo about a massive shakeup in banking competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartless Thugs Chained Dog To Gate Just Out Of Reach Of Her Wet Puppies

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Tory Joyce of West Cork Animal Welfare about sickening cruelty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conditions Must Change In Hospitals After Aoife Johnston Inquest

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Stephen McMahon of the Irish Patients Association about what needs to happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Justice For Whiddy Families Needed After Historic Stardust Inquest

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Marine Lawyer Michael Kingston whose dad died in the tragic Whiddy disaster and says now is the time for justice for the families.  H...

Botox Is Destroying Ageing With Grace

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Mary McCarthy about how our perception of being in our 30s has been destroyed by Botox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

2024-04-26 Thugs Attacked My Daughter, Teen Discos Need Regulation, A New Stardust Podcast & More...

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls from a listener whose daughter had her rib broken by thugs, he hears calls for modern, thorough regulation of teen discos, and hears ab...

Parents Need To Be More Tolerant Of Learner Drivers

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Driving Instructor Darren who says Learners often find it hard to borrow cars from their parents to get driving experience. But it must be...

Graveyards Are No Place For Dog Foulers

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Pat who says legislation is needed as at the moment no one seems to know how to stop disrespect in the graveyard. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Damien Lane Of The Stardust Tragedy Podcast

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ discusses with Damien Lane of The Sun the 43 year fight for justice of the Stardust families which he documents in his new podcast Hosted on Acast....

Fighting Thugs Turned On My Daughter & Broke Her Rib

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Mike who says the attack is bad enough but he now fears further violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teen "Discos" Are Now Huge Entertainment Events And Need Proper Safeguarding

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Modern teen events are huge and should have proper safeguarding especially for teens not admitted for taking "prinks" Paula Leonard, the CEO of Alcoho...

2024-04-24 Blood Bike Stolen, Dangerous Road Must Be Sorted, Yum Food With Goldie & More...

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears about the theft of a Blood Bike, the dangerous road that has claimed 7 lives, good food and good fish from Goldie's Aishling. And more... Hos...

At 25 I Collapsed On The Soccer Pitch - A Transplant Saved My Life

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Derek O'Sullivan whose life took a drastic turn when he collapsed on the soccer pitch at the age of just 25 and he found out he had a hear...

TV Licence People Made Me Backdate My Licence

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Lillian about what seems to be a new departure from the TV Licence people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brilliant Photos Of West Cork's Underground Rave Scene

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Maclaine Black who took amazing photos of the Underground rave scene in West Cork. See also @maclaineblxck Hosted on Acast. See aca...

House Swaps Are A Great Way To Holiday

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sharon Holland about holiday through House Swaps! See also her Instagram @now_and_then_home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

50,000 Ryanair Customers Impacted By French Air Traffic Control Strike

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of Air & Travel Magazine about a strike that never happened but still left tens of thousands with no flights! Hosted on A...

Lunches 90s vs Now

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls from listeners on their favorite lunches at schools. The sugar sandwiches of before are so different to what's out there now! Hosted on...

After 7 Deaths On This Road, We Have Had Enough.

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grainne Kilcully / Ballincrokig Residents Association & resident Charlie tells PJ they have had enough deaths on their road & are fighting to ...

Restaurant Closures Starving The Economy

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ  hears from Mike Ryan Cornstore that the closure of restaurants is costing the economy hundreds of millions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Chef Aishling Moore: Pioneering Gill To Fin Cooking In Cork

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Aishling Moore chats to PJ about her career & running a fish restaurant in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you Tattle Are You Being Kind?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cathal Crowe TD Chats to PJ about the horrid things people can see said about them on Tattle & calls for better regulation of websites like it. Ho...

Life Saving Motorbike Stolen

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alfonso Peeters Blood Bike South  tells PJ that his bike was stolen. He volunteers for Blood Bike South &am very proud that I am a part of a ...

CUH Understaffing A Risk To Patients.

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Porter INMO Assistant  Director Industrial Relations chats to PJ about the understaffing issue at CUH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

2024-04-23 Protesting about Gaza, More sliding door, The return of Subbuteo & more

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Protesting outside AXA - Joe says even a small gathering on the Mall is sending a message about Gaza...Sliding doors - more of those moments and conn...

Keep Lough Swans Safe By Fishing Safely

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Ted who highlights how inexperienced fishermen can injure swans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turtles On The Lough!

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Tony whose daughter pointed out the Lough now has turtles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Was Almost A Buttevant Train Crash Victim

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Annette whose "sliding door moment" saw her escape the Buttevant Rail Crash and he talks to a listener who was one of the first on the sce...

Don't Film Me In The Gym!

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks gym fitness to Roisin Kelly of The Sunday Times and also about the dating app for gym bunnies, Fitfck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

CRITICAL CEO David Tighe On Helping At Grenfell Towers & Empowering Communities To Save Lives

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with the new CEO of CRITICAL about his experiences helping at Grenfell Towers and how they hope to empower communities for first response Hos...

I Didn't Want To Say I Had ADHD But My Late Wife Made Sure I Got My Diagnosis - Daniel from ADHDNow.ie

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Daniel and Matthew from ADHDnow.ie and hears the story about how Daniel's wife looking down from heaven made him eventually get help and a...

BDS Protest AXA South Mall

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ goes live to Joe Moore of the Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth O'Callaghan On The Sliding Door Moment That Gave Him His Wife Paula

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gareth about the time his life changed due to a decision to attend a party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-22 Violent Thugs Traumatized My Daughter On Our Shopping Trip, "Sliding Door Moments", 12 Year Old Rua Scores World First With Bottlenose Dolphin Video & More...

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to David about a shopping trip marred by violence Listeners tell PJ about their "sliding door" moments when a snap decision saved them from a...

Sliding Doors - Moments Fate Saved Your Life

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from listeners when a sudden change of plan saved them from life-changing events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Street Fighters Traumatized My Daughter On Saturday Shopping Trip

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Dave whose shopping trip with his daughter ended up with two people fighting on his car, one with a knife. He also hears from callers abou...

Less Than 4% Of Primary Schools In Cork Are Multi-Denominational

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Simon Lewis of anois.ie that we need to see the benefits of having schools with more than one religion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

CPR Training Saved The Day Say Martin & Yolandi

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coincidence and training saved the day when Yolanda was passing as Martin was tending First Aid because she was trained too. A story of how the right ...

World First As 12 Year Old Rua & Mum Heather Film Bottlenose Dolphin Giving Birth

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from 12 year old Rua and her mum Heather, both members of The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, about their startling world first find of a bott...

Sleepovers Can Be Such A Danger For Children

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cork's beloved Catherine Mahon-Buckley who wants parents to have their eyes open when their kids go to a sleepover Hosted on Acast. See ac...

I Had To Leave My Beloved Ireland For Greece Where Renting Is So Affordable

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Beate who loved living in Ireland but it just was not possible to get reasonable rentals especially with pets Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

2024-04-19 National Go Slow day, Remembering the Stardust, Bulldog is coming to Cork & more

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please slow down today - better still - please slow down every day is the message to drivers...They never came home - Antoinette remembers her neighbo...

Listeners Talk To PJ About Our Road Safety Crisis

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls on the stubbornly bad behaviour on our roads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Get Called A Murderer - Sir Stevo Timmy On The Road Accident That Changed His Life

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Farmer Mike comedian Sir Stevo Timmy shares his story to bring home the reality of road safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

My Parents Were Meant To Be In The Stardust And My Friends Lost Their Life There

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ speaks to Antoinette about the night 48 people never came home and hears calls for a government apology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...