Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

16 Years Away From Cork In Sydney But It's Still Home

03 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan catches up with Mick McCarthy about life in Sydney and why Cork is still home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

2024-01-02 Book Your Holiday Escape Now, Costs Whammy For Small Business, Being Kind With Fairy Doors & More...

02 Jan 2024

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Everyone is dying for a summer break so book now Eoghan Corry tells Gareth O'Callaghan. Small business helps communities thrive but it's being hit by ...

Soaring Costs For Businesses Will Hurt Rural And Poorer Areas

02 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Elaine Dunne of the ISME about the quadruple cost whammy that will hurt the smaller business and leave more vulnerable t...

Now Is The Time To Book Your Holiday

02 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan dreams of taking the next break with some ideas from Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

New Brown Bin Waste Laws Plus Fake News Threat

02 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Green Party Councillor Dan Boyle about the new brown bin and CCTV laws and they also look at the threat of fake news. Host...

Boy Gives Gift Of Kindness To Strangers For Xmas

02 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan chats to Chris, who left 10 gifts hidden for strangers over Xmas and to his mum Hazel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Doggy Maeve Triumphed Over Cruelty But Not All Dogs So Lucky

02 Jan 2024

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Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Martina from My Lovely Horse Rescue who had to intervene to help out Maeve after unspeakable cruelty but managed to nurse ...

High Street Business Pushed To Brink By End Of Debt Warehousing

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Adrian Cummins of the Restaurant Association of Ireland about his fear that repaying warehoused pandemic debt could see lo...

Why Is The Weather So Wet???

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Alan O'Reilly of the famous Carlow Weather about the washout Christmas period and they also look at AI in forecasting.&nbs...

Get Your Soaring Grocery Bill Under Control!

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Ann-marie Gaynor (@irishbudgetingmammy On Instagram) who says her grocery bill is up 30% this year but she has worked out ...

Be The Person Who Ends Loneliness & Isolation

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Annette who recently had an experience about the importance of checking in on those who live alone. Hosted on Acast. See ...

2023-12-22 Eloping To Lapland, Vinyl Records A Hit At Xmas, Brilliant Food & Booze, Santa & More...

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eloping to Lapland for the ultimate Christmas wedding. Strong sales of records as gifts. Food and drink ideas. A chat with the big man himself. And mo...

Eloping To Lapland At Xmas

22 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Roisin about their special Christmas wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festive Food With Chef Jack

22 Dec 2023

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PJ gets some more foodie ideas with Chef Jack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make Xmas Merry With Great Cocktails

22 Dec 2023

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PJ chats cocktails with Andy Ferreira of Cask and Paladar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wren, The Strawboys & The Pipers

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Barry Cogan about the really Cork Christmas traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Santa Talks To PJ & Signs Off

22 Dec 2023

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PJ gets a call with the big man himself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy Christmas Greeting

22 Dec 2023

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PJ hears from Cork's First Citizen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinyl Revival A Big Xmas Hit

22 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to the legendary John Dwyer, of Bunker Vinyl Record Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smartphones For Kids - Yay Or Nay

22 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Bethan O'Riordan who says it's a tough decision to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lovely Xmas Vibe In Cork

22 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Eddie Mullins of Fitzgerald's Menswear about the vibe as we head into the Christmas Eve Weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

2023-12-21 A windy Christmas, Can we help David, Kindness is everywhere & more

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tie down those outdoor decorations - Storm Pia is coming to town..David is living in a car - lets see if we can get him something better in time for C...

Garda Shortage Hidden By Counting Specialist Units As Available

21 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Garda Padraig Harrington of the GRA in the light of news Cork is to get just one new Garda recruit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Penny Dinners Kids Write Letters To Santa

21 Dec 2023

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Stephen Fox talks to Catriona Twomey from Penny Dinners about the letters kids living with homeless write to Santa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Red Alert For Dangerous Street Drugs

21 Dec 2023

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PJ hears from Bernard O'Hehir about the the dangers from nitazene mixed into heroin and other street drugs in Cork.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Niamh Has No Wheelchair For Xmas Thanks To Air Mixup

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gerard, whose daughter has no wheelchair for her visit to Cork thanks to a sudden change in rules.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Living In A Car At Xmas

21 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to David who faces Christmas living in a car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xmas Weather Outlook

21 Dec 2023

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PJ gets the scoop on weather for the Christmas break from Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather including the chance of a White Christmas. Hosted on Acast....

Get The Real Taste Of Xmas Cooking With Colm O'Gorman

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Colm about getting a real flavour into Christmas food with spices, Asian techniques and air fryers plus lots more. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Keep Christmas Clutter Free To Enjoy It Better

21 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Anne Marie Kingston of White Sage Decluttering about easy ways to stop Christmas being a clutter nightmare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Ballinhassig Residents Built Their Own Flood Defence After Getting Tired Of Waiting

21 Dec 2023

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PJ hears from Kate who explains how residents got fed up of waiting for flood defences and built their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

2023-12-20 Finding John, avoiding Christmas tummy trouble, Reggie for President & more

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Keaveney is missing in Cork since August - his family appeals again for help to find him...Overdoing it at christmas - eat , drink and be careful...

Don't Depend On Govt Electricity Credit For Xmas

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent who says that your government electricity credit may not land until New Year Hosted on Acast. See ...

Driving An EV Is Great But Watch The Devaluation

20 Dec 2023

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Adrian Weckler loves the tech and low emissions of going electric but got a shock when it came to trade in time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Reggie For President

20 Dec 2023

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PJ chats to Reggie from The Blackrock Road who is going to take on the race for the Áras! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Don't Have A Bloaty Xmas! Watch That Tummy

20 Dec 2023

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A dangerous time of year for those who have bloaty tums! PJ gets some advice from Dr Deirdre O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Here's How To Help With Information On Missing Man John Keavney

20 Dec 2023

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PJ and John's uncle Cathal talk about how you can help with information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viv In New York Is An Irish Language Superstar

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

vivienne_in_nyc is flying it on TikTok. PJ has a Christmas catchup with an cailín teanga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Good News On Crosshaven PO

20 Dec 2023

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PJ hears a bit of good news from Cllr Jack White on the future of the post office in Crosshaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

They Charged Me To Sit Down To Eat!

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael about the new trend to charge more for sitting down than taking out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-19 Adults fighting in a toyshop, my trip home is cancelled, a house fit for an ambassador & more

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two grown men fighting in a toy shop as their kids watched - what’s wrong with people...Marys Christmas trip home - cancelled literally when she was...

Dancing From Cruise Ships To The Everyman Panto

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Phil O'Callaghan who is choreographing the Everyman Beauty & The Beast Panto but dancing has taken him other interesting places...

A Golden Globe For Cork?

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Pat Kiernan about the upcoming Globes which has a bit of local interest with our own Cillian Murphy in the running. Hosted on Acast. See...

New Gambling Laws Tread A Fine Line

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael Doyle of the Irish Sun about new laws hoping to balance helping problem gamblers with keeping our racing and breeding industry. Ho...

Child Terrified By Attack In Toy Shop

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ speaks to Audrey who witnessed a truly terrifying attack in a toy shop that left her comforting a child who saw his father pumping blood. Hosted on...

Christmas Treats Can Hurt Cats & Dogs

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Vincent Cashman of the CSPCA about how human Christmas yummies can hurt your furry friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Nollaig O'Connor Of "The Voice Fame" Home From NY

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since "The Voice" Nollaig has been working for Storyful in New York, PJ hears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stranded In London Because Of My Wheelchair

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ speaks to Mary who was told at the airport she wasn't able to fly to Cork to see her mother because of her wheelchair.  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Aerobatics First For Laura From Monkstown

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Laura Russell about how airlines handle Christmas and also about making history as Ireland's first female pilot in the Las Vegas World Adv...

2023-12-18 Why can't we get taxis? Benidorm for Christmas, It's SHARE collection time & more

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taxis - why can’t we get one when we want one - drivers give us their side of the story....Benidorm for Christmas - why Mick won’t be coming home ...

Living On A Cork ex-Lifeboat For Xmas!

18 Dec 2023

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PJ talks to Gavin, who is spending Xmas on a decommissioned lifeboat in Crosshaven complete with festive lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Hospital Overcrowding - Delayed Operations May Be Only Answer

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Colm Porter, INMO Assistant Director of Industrial Relations, about the current crisis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

One Euro Meals In Spain

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mick about the value he gets in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamp Sermons - Why I "Get" Food Poverty

18 Dec 2023

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PJ learns from Hamp of Feed Cork the very personal reason he has an interest in working against poverty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Taxi Shortage - App Fees, Aggressive Customers

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls on why apps are among the things hindering, not helping, the taxi shortage on Xmas party nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

S.H.A.R.E. Live In Studio

18 Dec 2023

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PJ chats to Lizzie and Andrew Live In Studio about the work SHARE does for Cork seniors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-15 Friendly Calls, Frugal Spender Gets No Electricity Credit , Letters For Lauren & more

15 Dec 2023

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Jackie from Friendly Calls says that they have had a very busy year making sure people who are lonely get a daily call.The current electricity credit ...

DJ’s Business Is Eggs: Store Them in the Fridge Or Not?

15 Dec 2023

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DJ Kelleher chats to PJ about donating thousands of eggs to charity & answers the question: store eggs in the fridge or not? Hosted on Acast. See ...

Frugal Spenders Get No Electricity Credit

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John tells PJ that some people won’t be eligible for the latest electricity credit because they are not using enough power. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Don’t Be Lonely: Would You Like A Friendly Call?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie coordinator of Friendly call chats to PJ about having a very busy year providing a daily phone call to older people or individuals who may feel...

Parking Tickets Galore On MacCurtain Street

15 Dec 2023

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Cllr Oliver Moran chats to  PJ after it was disclosed nearly 100 people received parking tickets on McCurtain Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Making Friends Following A Divorce

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Denise says to @pjcoogan that the MeetUp website has been amazing for making friend after moving back to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

A Corkman Combating Loneliness In Bilbao

15 Dec 2023

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John speaks to PJ about living in Bilbao Spain for 23 years & how he combats loneliness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In Hospital Over Christmas: Letters for Lauren

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry tells PJ his friend Lauren has been in CUH for 13 weeks & will be in over Christmas, she would love to receive some cards. LAUREN WALSH, WAR...

2023-12-14 My best Christmas, lights out on the N40, That's not a crib & more

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best Christmas present ever - we don’t think anyone will top Jamie Anns story. Lights turned off on the N40 - who’s bright idea was that? .. W...

Cabbie Wouldn’t Take My Daughter

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frances tells PJ that a taxi driver refused to take her daughter's fare and told her to walk as it’s only around the corner. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

I'll Protest Unless We Get A Crib

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen tells PJ she will protest on Christmas day over no crib in her local church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t Be On Your Own At Christmas

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan tells  PJ that after retiring he did everything to keep busy but was still alone, this changed when he came up with a 5 point plan to bea...

Road Lights Off Is It The Environment Or Safety?

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Jerry Buttimer tells PJ while he understands environmental issues, what about road safety & Mick says people are driving dangerously becau...

Protect Kids From Internet Nasties

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ronan from Smarttech chats to PJ about measures adults can take to protect kids from online content not suitable for their eyes  Hosted on Acast....

Christmas Wish Come True

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie-Ann spoke to PJ during the radiothon about her breast cancer diagnosis she is back with an update.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

2023-12-13 RSV is rampant in Cork, help get James home from Bangkok, Jane and Denis have news & more

13 Dec 2023

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RSV it’s rampant - Dr John explains why Nana shouldn’t kiss the baby.. James is in hospital in Bangkok - can we help his family to get him home.. ...

Busses Avoid Delays By Leaving Passengers Behind

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cllr John Maher speaks to PJ about his experiences of the bus service in Cork & his call for management improve it Hosted on Acast. See aca...

A Stormy Journey From Belfast To Cork By Taxi

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David tells PJ about diverted flights & an expensive taxi ride due to storm Fergus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Your Research Before Buying An EV

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claire tells PJ that people in rural areas should do a lot of research before purchasing an EV  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Jane’s Missed Connection: Denis Rang Jane

13 Dec 2023

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Jane tells PJ that Denis rang her, they are going to meet up on Sunday, not a missed connection after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

My Brother Is In A Thailand ICU

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret tells PJ that her brother James is in a Thailand ICU from a mosquito bite, they are trying to get him home to Ireland Hosted on Acast. S...

RSV: Kids Sick All Over Cork

13 Dec 2023

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Dr John Sheehan speaks to PJ about RSV which has been spreading throughout Cork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-12 Can we help Jane to find Denis, Rorys Travel Club, When is it Christmas for you & more

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jane and Denis - it might be the start of something special - if we can find him!...Rory’s Travel Club - a simple idea - that’s become a heavyweig...

Remembering Frank Twomey

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Packie, Frank’s Friend & Catherine his neighbour chat to PJ about The Bosco & Santa Ponsa or Bust Star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Should Stay At Home Parents Be Paid?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Hogan tells PJ It would cost nearly 55 thousand euro to employ someone to carry out the work of a stay-at-home parent Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

No Dinner For Hotel Residents

12 Dec 2023

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Eleanor tells PJ that she and friends booked bed & breakfast + dinner package at a hotel, later to be told they had to book separately the di...

Travelling Solo? Rory’s Got A Club For That

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rory King chats to PJ about how he has set up a travel club to ward off isolation for solo travellers & make traveling for all more economical. H...

Jane’s Missed Connection: A Christmas Romance?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jane chats to PJ about her search for Denis who she met in a West Cork Bakery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-11 I Sang At Shane MacGowan's Mass, Have A Safe Christmas Dip, Cork Christmas Traditions & more

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concubhar sang at Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass nothing could have prepared him and his choir for such an event.Many people will be taking a Chri...

Animal Lovers Need Charity Help To Pay Vet Bills

11 Dec 2023

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Susie Jones St Vincent De Paws speaks to Pj about the extortionate cost of going to a vet & how people are turning to charity to help pay. Hosted ...

Don’t Get Caught By Rent Scammers

11 Dec 2023

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Conor McGarry, Founder and CEO of Irish rental property site, RentDodo chats to PJ about tips to avoid being caught by rental scams Hosted on Acast. ...

What's Santa Bringing?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Fox was at St Patrick’s Junior School on Gardeners Hill recently and spoke with excited students about the imminent arrival of the big man. H...

Our Choir Sang At Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass

11 Dec 2023

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Cór Chúil Aodha member Concubhar Ó Liatháin chats to PJ about taking part at Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Kids Skincare On Tik Tok Make Sure It’s suitable

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Georgina & Louise chat to PJ about kids seeing skin care products on Tik Tok and wanting them but they may not be suitable for their skin Hosted o...

How To Prepare For Your Christmas Dip

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Killian O’Kelly Water Safety Education Manager RNLI tells PJ about what you should do if you are planning for a Christmas Swim Hosted on Acast....

2023-12-08 The courier lost my parcel, Beyonce wore my hat, Food coma is a real thing & more

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If a courier loses your parcel, or it arrives open or damaged - what are your rights - what does the law say..Beyonce's dancers wore my hat on stage -...

Beyonce Is Wearing My Hat

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cork Woman Nicole O'Brien chats to PJ about Beyonce & her backing dancers wearing clothes from her new collection Hosted on Acast. See acast...

A Different Panto Every Night

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura & Dave from the The Improv Panto chat to PJ about their upcoming run at the Cork Opera House Tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

From The Lough To Dressing The Stars

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ríon O’Donovan tells PJ that she is working her dream job as a fashion designer & now is very privileged to be dressing music stars like CMAT &...

Couriers: Where's My Package?

08 Dec 2023

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Tom & Joan chat to PJ about issues they are having with couriers. Courier Muhammad Ali says 150,000 packages a day are delivered; they do their be...

2023-12-07 More new taxes, Recreating De Double for Teddy, How Christmas prepped are you & more

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This new tax on cans and bottles - maybe it will help with our awful litter problem...Remembering Teddy Mac - recreating the 1990 double down the park...

Credit Unions Plan To Shake Up Mortgage Market

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent tells  Pj how Credit Unions are going to take on the banks in the mortgage market Hoste...

Avoid Stress Pre Cook Christmas Dinner

07 Dec 2023

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Claire Gillies tells PJ how she pre cooks Christmas dinner before the big day to avoid stress  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Our Village Needs To Save Its Post Office

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cllr Audrey Buckley speaks to PJ about the fear in Crosshaven as their Post Office is to close by the end of the year  Hosted on Acast. See acast...