Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Man Charged With Causing Death Of Paudie Palmer Found Guilty

19 Apr 2024

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PJ catches up with Mairead Twohig from the 96FM newsroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slow & Technical Rescue For Cork Fire Brigade At Carr's Hill

19 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Prices To Soar Further As Buyers Anticipate Rate Cut

19 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to the Independent's Charlie Weston about what the ECB will do next and how to get a cheaper mortgage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Frasier's Bob Bulldog Briscoe Coming To Cork For Tuesdays With Morrie

19 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Dan Butler, the man behind Bob Bulldog Briscoe about the classic TV comedy and his appearance in Tuesdays With Morrie at the Everyman from...

2024-04-18 Justice Minister Helen McEntee, Corks Creche crisis, Skipping meals to pay rent & more

18 Apr 2024

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Where are the guards? Why is Cork so short of them - the Minister for Justice is live in studio..Creche places - waiting lists that are full until 202...

Kids Love Sleepovers But Parents...

18 Apr 2024

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Kids get so excited by sleepovers but PJ talks to Dr Malie Coyne who went viral with comments saying for parents there are worries! Hosted on Acast. S...

PJ Talks To Listeners About Roads Policing & Law And Order

18 Apr 2024

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Following on our interview with Justice Minister Helen McEntee PJ talks calls from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Students Are Skipping Meals To Pay Rent

18 Apr 2024

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PJ discusses a survey saying 1 in 5 students are skipping meals to pay their rent with Hayley O'Connell Vaughan of UCC Students Union Hosted on Acast....

Bad News For Ballincollig Creche Spaces

18 Apr 2024

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PJ talks calls with listeners on the news that Múin won't get planning permission for the Westpoint Creche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Justice Minister Helen McEntee Live In Studio

18 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Justice Minister Helen McEntee about making our roads safer and out streets safer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

2024-04-17 Rent caps are not the way to go, The Michael Lynn story, Goosefrabba my friend & more

17 Apr 2024

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Rent Caps would make things worse, not better - developer Michael O Flynn says politicians need to get real...Michael Lynn - the solicitor who robbed ...

Will My Health Insurance Soar?

17 Apr 2024

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As the VHI changes things around PJ hears what will happen premiums from Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Cllr Brian McCarthy On Luxury Student Accommodation Plus Points On Private Housing

17 Apr 2024

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Solidarity Cllr Brian McCarthy talks to PJ about whether luxury student accommodation is what we need right now. He also discusses some points on stat...

Developer Michael O'Flynn On What Must Be Done To Meet Housing Targets

17 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to developer Michael O'Flynn about how to get on track with the volume of housing we need Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Fugitive - The Michael Lynn Story

17 Apr 2024

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PJ chats with Michael O'Farrell about his remarkable book on Michael Lynn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lads2Dads - A Help For A Big Change In Your Life

17 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Shane O'Connor about his new group for dads, and the need for support for a big change when a child is born. See also @lads2dadscork on ...

Prof Seamus O'Reilly On Why Cancer Specialists Wrote To The Taoiseach

17 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Prof O'Reilly about worries that Ireland's great progress in cancer treatment will be lost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Every Engineer Knows Tradesmen Are Just As Important

17 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Dermot, an engineer himself, that tradesmen are vital to projects and deserve respect, later on Anthony joins the conversation Hosted on...

2024-04-16 Worrying about the Middle East, Ireland after the 8th was repealed, Bambie Thug is a Eurovision favourite & more

16 Apr 2024

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Are you worried about whats happening in the Middle East - we should be, says Joe O Shea...Six years after the 8th was repealed - are the services wom...

Engine Theft A Big Blow For Bantry Rowing Club

16 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Diarmaid Murphy that the club needs help getting their engines back. If you have information please phone Bantry Garda Station on 027 20...

Maria Dempsey Pleads For Parole Reform As Quadruple Killer John Geary Who Killed Her Daughter Alicia Goes For Parole

16 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Maria about the heart-breaking prospect of dealing with her daughter's killer trying for parole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Undercover With Abortion Counselling Service That Tells Women To Carry Stones

16 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Aoife Hegarty from RTE Investigates about the staggering advice given to some women looking for counselling while considering a terminatio...

Are Table Manners Really So Important?

16 Apr 2024

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Are table manners stuffy? Or the height of civility? PJ chats with food writer Elke O'Mahony Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Ireland Needs To Take Defence Seriously As World Is On Cusp Of World War 3

16 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Joe O'Shea about the dangers of Ireland's low spending on defending the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Cork Hurler Michael Cahalane Talks About His Lucky Escape & Talks Heart Screening

16 Apr 2024

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PJ hears how Micheal had a lucky escape and how vital it is to screen young people for heart health. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Eir Gets Into Trouble Over Customer Complaints

16 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Adrian Weckler, tech editor with the Irish Independent, about the row between ComReg and Eir that ended in a fine. Hosted on Acast. See...

Cork's Own Bambie Thug A Favourite For Eurovision Victory

16 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Eurovision superfan Dermot Manning as excitement mounts around the reaction across Europe to Doomsday Blue We also hear about the Queens F...

2024-04-15 Tapwater the colour of Tanora, Parent & child car spaces, Ozempic for weight loss & more

15 Apr 2024

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Tanora coming out of my taps - if only, says John - Irish Water needs to sort it out... Parent and child car spaces - please don’t use them if ...

Summer Jobs Are Great For Teen Mental Health!

15 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Dr Harry Barry about why long summers are better filled with work than smartphones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Alexandra Says Keep Parent-And-Child Spaces For Those Who Need Them

15 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Alexandra that selfish people taking up parent spaces driver her mad. Other callers talk about their experiences of parking problems. Ho...

Joe Wicks Is Wrong About ADHD Caroline Tells PJ

15 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Caroline who says diet doesn't change her ADHD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Took Ozempic For Weight Loss And It's Great!

15 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Aisling who was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss and she says it is fantastic once you have proper medical supervision. See more here ...

Water Like Tanora!

15 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to John whose tapwater is like Tanora and to Aisling who points out that bad water causes extra problems for the partially sighted. Hosted o...

Sideline Shouting By Parents Needs To Stop

15 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Tony Mantero who is trying to help kids' confidence in sport by ending shouting and roaring from the sidelines. See also Hosted on Acast....

2024-04-12 Theft In Carrigaline, Evening Clubbing For Over 30s, We Love Amy Winehouse & More...

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Sarah McGarry about a spate of thefts in Carrigaline, we hear from Cyprus Avenue about an "Evening Club" (not a "night" club) for Over 30s...

The Couple Behind A Lovely Video On Visiting Cork

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Original TravelZ Travel Vloggers Sandro & Simona. You can see their videos here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Wanton Vandalism At Ballincollig AFC

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Gordon from Ballincollig AFC about the senseless destruction of their facilities by thugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Boeing Shortage Means Ryanair Cancellations For Cork

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of Air & Travel magazine about a developing story of concern to holiday makers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Sarah Warns About Thefts From Cars

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks Sarah McGarry about the spate of thefts from cars by brazen thieves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-Declared "Diplomat" with "Lib3rty" Reg Plates Court Appearance

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Liz Dunphy of the Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An "Early" Club For Thirty-Somethings At Cyprus Avenue

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Eon and Rown about Club 30, an over 30s Evening Club happening Sat May 4th 2024 at 6:00 pm more details here  Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Amy Winehouse Movie In The Cinemas

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about the new movie on Amy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg's Visits From Australia But Cannot Get Car Insurance

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Greg, who lives in Australia but visits regularly and wants to get motor insurance here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Vegan Ads - Too Disturbing?

12 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Joe about the ads that compare meat to murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-11 We sorted Yvonnes passport, Cowardly hospital management, 220 - the love bus & more

11 Apr 2024

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It’s a great day when we can help a listener - we got a passport sorted for Yvonne...Hospital overcrowding - why managers who clean up the ED for a ...

Train Station Parking Should Be For Passengers Only?

11 Apr 2024

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Vandals Should Know Lifebuoys Are So Important

11 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from vet Eoghan O'Connor who was involved in a river rescue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Cowardly To Tart Up A&Es Before A Minister's Visit

11 Apr 2024

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Graham says that hospitals need to lay it on the line with a real picture to visiting Ministers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

My Child Found A Tablet In Emergency Accommodation

11 Apr 2024

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Karen tells PJ you just cannot bring up a child safely in emergency accommodation long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

I Feel The Loneliness After Wife's Passing

11 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Steven who met his late wife in Australia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Is One Of Ireland's Singles Havens Especially Carrigaline!

11 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Kate from henparty.ie about which towns have the most singles and which are best for singles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Insurance Prices Should Fall After Dramatic Court Ruling

11 Apr 2024

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PJ finds out what a ground-breaking judgement in the Supreme Court means lower premiums from Paul of McCarthy's Insurances Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Some People Busk Just To Heal

11 Apr 2024

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With busking in the news after new laws governing them, PJ hears from Seamus the reasons for busking can go beyond making a few quid Hosted on Acast. ...

2024-04-10 Hospital overcrowding, I want to help my sister, Out with the skort & more

10 Apr 2024

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Overcrowding and a lack of privacy at CUH - it’s time to pack away those pods...Kate and her sister need help - they’re managing but what if some...

Kate Loves Her Sister With Different Needs But Doesn't Know Where To Start

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Kate who wants her adult sister to have her needs met but also wants to stay employed and needs a little bit of help.  Hosted on Acas...

Let's Fix The Chaotic Health Records System

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Breda about how Ireland's health records are chaotic compared to Utah and Austrian and the stress it puts on health workers. Hosted on Aca...

Overcrowded Hectic Hospitals Spruced Up For Ministers

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Anne Marie whose mum was on a trolley and moved to make way for a ministerial visit. Dr Chris Luke who was an emergency physician for 35 y...

My Daughter Can't Get A Passport Because She Is Not Being Helped As Non-Verbal Person

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Margaret, whose talented beloved street artist daughter Yvonne faces an impossible situation with trying to renew her passport. Hosted on...

Babysitters Earn More Than Childcare Workers

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Timms who says even babysitters earn more than our precious childcare workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

If Shorts Help Teen Girls Stay Active Let It Happen Says Anna Geary

10 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Cork Camogie legend Anna Geary about the current controversy in the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-09 Dating site for 9 year olds, Ronans journey to sobriety, Morse the missing cat & more

09 Apr 2024

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Dating sites for 9 year olds - why are these things even allowed to exist..Every rock bottom has another trap door - Ronan’s incredible story of add...

Morse The Moggy Safe Home After 12 Months

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Lorna who even braved a storm to make sure Morse got back home after being AWOL for 12 months! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Why Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery Apr 20th Fund Raiser Is Special To Harp Bar's Aine McLaughlin

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Áine McLaughlin of the Harp Bar who is running a lip-sync fundraiser for Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery in memory of her...

20 Addict Deaths In Corks Screams We Need Naloxone Out There

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Catriona Twomey from Penny Dinners who says it's heart-breaking to see addicts dying when many could be saved with Naloxone, used for over...

East Cork Were Promised Better Flood Warnings - We Need It Now

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Eileen Kelly McCarthy who says throughout East Cork people are traumatized whenever the weather changes after Storm Babet flooding and nee...

Should L-Drivers Be Banned Off The Road If They Fail Too Much?

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to driving instructor Gene Russell about the latest government idea.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turners X Stadium Closed Due To Damage - What Now For CCFC?

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Trevor Welch from Cork's 96FM's The Score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Next Trap Door Could Have Been To My Grave

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Ronan about his recovery journey and to Declan O’Riordan, Coolmine Therapeutic Community Southwest Team Leader. Need help? Contact Coolm...

98% Of Childcare Posts Are Held By Women - That's Why The Wages Are So Low

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Julie O'Regan Lynch who says that the low wages are not right for a job that needs serious qualifications and reflects poor treatment of j...

Enforcement Is Key In Provisional Drivers

09 Apr 2024

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Vicky tells PJ she was afraid of her car being seized and it encouraged her to take her lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Underage Dating Site Promoted Itself On Facebook

09 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to James Twomey of The Boys & Girls Of Knocka Facebook group who is outraged at posts encouraging kids to date online with possible dange...

2024-04-08 NCT delays, long term L-drivers, Protests in the Canaries & more

08 Apr 2024

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Booking the NCT - the best Denis can get is October - his car is due for testing in May...Also on the roads - if you keep failing your test - should y...

10 New Eateries In Cork - It's Not All Closures

08 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Kate Ryan of flavour.ie about some of the best new fooderies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lanzarote Still Welcomes Tourists

08 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Julian Fair, the man we all know from the Rochestown Inn who says reports of hostility to tourists need to be taken with a grain of salt. ...

Hotels Worried About Insurance

08 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Michael Magnier about the difference between what Irish hospitality pay compared to British and European cousins.  Hosted on Acast....

Listeners On NCT Waiting Lists

08 Apr 2024

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PJ takes calls from listeners on continuing NCT delays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-05 Mums Hiding Loneliness, Abolish The Road Safety Authority? New Taylor Swift Concert Scam & More...

05 Apr 2024

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Let's talk about mums hiding loneliness. A group of road users have no confidence in the RSA. Scam Taylor Swift ticket sellers that look like your bes...

A New Twist On Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Scams

05 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe of 96FM News that now scammers can make it look like it's your best friend is selling a ticket Hosted on Acast. See acast....

It's Normal For 20 Kids In A Class To Be An Apprentice

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Denis who says 20 of 25 or 30 in a class becoming apprentices is normal and we need to do that in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Fire Tragedy In Lower Glanmire Road

05 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade about the overnight fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Confidence In Road Safety Authority

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Vinny Wall, one of those declaring no confidence in the RSA over spiralling deaths on our roads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Protests Against Tourists In The Canary Islands

05 Apr 2024

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PJ asks Eoghan Corry, Air & Travel Magazine, if this is the start of a change for the tourism trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Storm Kathleen Arriving Over Weekend

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather about what Storm Kathleen will bring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Drink Spiking Hub

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Mary Crilly of The Sexual Violence Centre about a new Spiking Hub initiative in response to an increase in reports of spiking. Hosted on A...

No Teachers Means No Spaces For Your Child

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Cork teacher John Driscoll who says foreign postings and housing shortages will cause a massive crunch soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Loneliness & Mums - We Need To Talk About It

05 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to parenting journalist Jen Hogan about a hidden problem of loneliness among young mums Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Dermot Bannon On Improving Your House!

04 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to beloved TV architect about how to improve your home and why people do it. You can get a consultation with an architect for just EUR 120! G...

Corrie Actor Sue Cleaver In Studio With PJ Coogan

04 Apr 2024

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PJ chats with Sue Cleaver who is appearing in The Opera House for "Sister Act The Musical" until Apr 6th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Scabies Is Rampant - Here Is What To Do...

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets great advice from Dr Monica Oikeh on the current outbreak, including what to do if the meds to treat it are not available. Hosted on Acast. S...

Why Did The Law Protecting Public Defibrillators Stall?

04 Apr 2024

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PJ learns from Peter Horgan that a law that would help protect defibrillators from recent attacks as happened in Corinthians is just stuck in the Oire...

Restaurants Say Don't Raise VAT After So Many Price Shocks

04 Apr 2024

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VAT9 is a campaign to keep eateries open by keeping their VAT rate at 9%. PJ talks to Chris from West Cafe and Shirley who runs Shirley's Fish At The ...

Young Farmers Are Having Their Mental Health Crushed

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Denis about his concerns that there will be a wave of mental illness and farmers leaving the business because of soaring prices for supp...

NFL Gold For GAA Players In The USA!

04 Apr 2024

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PJ hears from Conor Mangan, otherwise known as DropkickMangan about how GAA stars are getting tryouts for America's NFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Let's Keep Cork A Nice Place By Shopping Right

04 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Cllr Paudie Dineen who says that Cork must have a heart and a soul and that depends on small businesses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Fairfield Meadows & Fairfield Lawn - Cork City Council Needs To Keep Its Promises

04 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Ann, who lives in shocking conditions, and to Cllr Brian McCarthy who says council needs to live up to being a responsible landlord. Hoste...

2024-04-03 Childcare crisis, Getting tough on Road Safety, Smartphones for kids & more

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Child Care in crisis - some creches are booked out now for babies not even conceived yet  ... Road safety - Ger believes you should be put o...

Defibrillator Vandals Strike Corinthians

03 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Terry O'Donovan from College Corinthians about the damage done over the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Why I Teach In The UK Rather Than Ireland

03 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Emma who would like to return home but is currently working in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government Should Cut Some Motoring Costs To Help Environment

03 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Denis Murphy of Blackwater Motors and the Irish Car Carbon Reduction Alliance  about why reducing costs can mean more modern, cleaner...

Waiting List For Creches From Moment Of Pregnancy Test!

03 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Averil P Sheehan of Care-a-Lot Childcare about the chronic lack of spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.