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Teachers Can't Get Houses PLUS Smartphone Dangers For Juniors

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Anne Horan, Vice-President of the INTO.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Marcia D'Alton On Quitting Politics

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Cllr D'Alton after her surprise announcement she will not be running for the next election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

4 of 10 Sunday Times Top Restaurants In Cork!

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to John McKenna who put together the guide to find out what makes us so good! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-02 Simon Coveneys political future, toxic Social Media, Huge taxes on petrol & more

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Coveney is to leave the cabinet - does this mean he’s about to quit politics too?...If you could “undiscover” social media - would you be ...

Apprentice Shortage Won't End Until Subbing Culture Changes

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Danny who explains why the subbing culture in building sends tradespeople abroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

"Blue Monday" Bill Shocker

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Coogan hears from Michael Doyle of The Irish Sun that the cost of many things went up yesterday leading to the nickname "Blue Monday". Hosted on A...

Simon Coveney Steps Aside From Cabinet

02 Apr 2024

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PJ discusses the announcement that Minister Coveney will not be putting his name forward for a Cabinet position to Simon Harris Hosted on Acast. See a...

Claire Needs To Live Her Last Days In Cork With Her Little Daughter

02 Apr 2024

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PJ talks to Claire who wants her last days to be in Marymount close to her little daughter but is stuck in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Brigid Lives In Fear From Lack Of Housing Support

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Brigid who had to sell her house when her husband died and she could not keep the mortgage and now she is in a precarious position. Hos...

BusConnects Are Supposed To Deal With Our Concerns But We Are Not Seeing That In Douglas

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Douglas businessman Barry Collins, who says traders and residents feel that none of their problems are being addresses Hosted on Acast. Se...

Slow Travel Can Be A Change!

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Aoife Rooney from the Irish Independent who recently traveled to the UK by bus and coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Can We Stop Obligatory Activism Online?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Jane Cowan of the Examiner who says graphic activist posts are a turnoff even if you sympathize with a cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Solicitor Frank Buttimer Doubts Night Courts Will Help

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Solicitor Frank Buttimer who says a night court will not help much with law and order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Griffith College 25 Years In Cork!

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Prof Diarmuid Hegarty, founder and president of the college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-29 Night Courts For Cork, Let's Keep Roads Safe, Ricky Tomlinson & More...

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan hears why night courts would ease pressure in Cork and help fight crime, he appeals for a safe weekend on the roads and he has a la...

Keano For The Top Job? Roy Keane Tipped As New Ireland Manager

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan hears form Noel Spillane, Football Correspondent Irish Examiner, who has a long reason why Roy should get the big job! And is hopef...

We Are Not Serious About Reducing Road Accidents

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Eddy an ex-fireman who says we need a complete change of mindset to stop seeing the carnage he has seen. Hosted on Acast....

Is It Mum Shaming To Criticize Letting A 9 Year Old Wear Makeup?

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to beauty columnist Mary-Jane O'Regan about why it may not be fair to criticize Katie Price or otherwise for letting little g...

They Don't Think Of The Human Next To Them On The Road - Road Crash Survivor Olivia Keating

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Olivia who recovered well from a crash but the accident still has an impact on her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Night Courts Could Take So Much Pressure Off Our System

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn who explains why so many places in the world use them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Let's Give Ricky A Right Royle Welcome When He Comes To Cork

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Ricky Tomlinson, also known as Jim Royle coming to Cork for "Irish Annies" at the Everyman, Apr 8th Hosted on Acast. See a...

Each Road Death Tragedy Is Someone We Will Never Know

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Neil Fox who reminds us that there is a person behind each statistic in our sad road death figures.  Hosted on Acast....

2024-03-28 Brenda's addiction & recovery story, Coeliac disease is very nasty, Niamh hates voice notes & more

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Dennehy - my friend and former colleague - what a story she has to tell ...Coeliac disease - just sharing a butterknife is enough to make ...

Are People Happy With New Government Immigration Laws?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael Collins TD of Independent Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Voicenotes Rude & Arrogant? Or Are They The Future?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ uses voicenotes on WhatsApp but tries not to because he knows a lot of people don't like them. He chats with Niamh O'Reilly who wrote about it rece...

From Broadway To Glanmire Via God!

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Rev Elise A Hanley, the new CofI rector for Cobh & Glanmire about her different route into the clergy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Castletownbere RNLI Heroes To Feature On TV!

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Castletownbere Lifeboat Cox Dean Hegarty as their bravery is highlighted Tue Apr 2nd April, at 8 p.m on BBC Two and iPlayer Hosted on Acas...

Better Food Options For Coeliac And Gluten Intolerance

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sarah Keogh, a dietitian with The Coeliac Society and to Sarah from Breathnach's Bakes Certified Gluten Free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Teacher Shortage May Get Worse If We Don't Stop Bullying

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Kevin Wall, a teacher at Coláiste Eamon Rís and Cork ASTI Spokesperson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Dennehy - Addiction Stole The Best Life I Had Planned

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Brenda Dennehy, now a TV producer in London, about how addiction stole away the best life she knew her talent deserved when she worked in ...

2024-03-27 Whats a Guide Parent, ADHD is often misdiagnosed, The need for apprenticeships & more

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guide Parent - not a term I’d ever heard before this week but it’s definitely a thing.....ADHD - it’s all around us and its often misdiagnosed -...

What Do We Expect From A Godparent Or Guide Parent?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with callers responding to our chat with Édaein about what we expect from godparents/guideparents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Guiness Price Hike

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Michael O'Donovan of the Castle Inn and VFI about the coming hike in Guiness products.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Apprentice Life Gives You So Much

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cork's Seán O'Shea who is a semi-finalist in the Screwfix Apprentice Of The Year and to listeners who all say apprenticeships are a great...

Liverpool's John Mount Bounces Back With Yellow Submarine Supper Club In Fermoy

27 Mar 2024

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PJ talks to John Mount who just opened in Fermoy about how he bounced back even as many eateries close Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Millions Of Deposits Left Unclaimed From New Recycling Machine Scheme

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Damien Sreenan from 96FM News about how the deposit scheme is working out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ADHD - Don't Talk About It Get Professional Help

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to 96FM's Lorna Horgan Disability Network Co-Chair about her ADHD journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Housing Supply At A New Low

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Adam Ferguson of Daft.ie about the shocking findings in their latest survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Girl Sally Turns Her Hand To Dairy With Yummy Milk

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sally Cahalane of Bó Bainne Úr who took to country life selling pure-bred Jersey cows milk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Strength To Strength For Tadhg With Kabin Cafe & Coeliac Foods

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More good news from the food biz as PJ talks to Tadhg Long about a new branch in Ballincollig and strong sales for foods for those with Coeliac Diseas...

Update From Baltimore on Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets the latest from Baltimore from Hubert Clay who is with iHeartMedia Total Traffic & Weather Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

2024-03-26 Great advice on hookups, Horror for children in Gaza, Snus is the new vape & more

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve neer met them - they’re not your friend - the dangers of online hookups..Dr Nick watched an eight year old child die in Gaza - he had no...

New Carrigaline Track May Help With Mardyke Track Closure

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Tadhg about a promising plan to open a track and rugby facility in Carriagline and to Stan who says that we should not throw our progress ...

I'm Just Back From Gaza, The Hospitals Are Working In Unspeakable Conditions

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dating App Sexual Assault Victims Should Feel No Shame

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Margo Noonan, Head of Cork City’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit SATU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will You Be A Cool Godmother? Or Even A Guidemother?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Édaein O' Connell about how a new generation is making being a godmother cool or even becoming a "guidemother". Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Door To Door Rogue Tradesmen Warning

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cllr Mick Finn about rogue tradesmen trying to extract cash from vulnerable householders for odd jobs like gutter cleaning Hosted on Acast...

Teens Moving From Vapes To Snus For That Nicotine Kick

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Dr Garrett McGovern Medical Director of Priority Medical Clinic, Dundrum as school pupils find a new way to avoid setting off vaping alarm...

Women Who Were Stay At Home Mums Could Be Missing Higher Pensions

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Frank McDonell about a pensions boost many women who were stay-at-home-mums for a period are missing out on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Bridge Horror In Baltimore

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Jim Lavin, Traffic Reporter with iHeart Radio, on the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore sending cars plunging into the Pat...

2024-03-25 Simon Coveneys future, Why politicians are quitting, Wills HIV journey becomes a book & more

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A tale of two Simons - Harris takes over, but what does that mean for Coveney..Why are so many politicians quitting - just how bad is online abuse get...

Spain Is A Great Place To Live But Try Before You Buy!

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although a move to Spain can suit many, PJ hears from Pat O'Neill from 'Vamos Canary Islands' on TikTok that you are best to try out a rented house fi...

Is Simon Harris The Reboot Fine Gael Needs?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ asks John Lee from the Daily Mail whether Fine Gael's political fortunes will turn with a new leader Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

My Secret Life With HIV

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Will Kennedy about living with HIV in a less tolerant Ireland. Book available My Secret Life by William Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See ...

Was Louis Walsh The Real Winner Of Celebrity Big Brother?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from FM104's Crossy that even though David Potts won, it was Louis made all the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Political Criticism Is Fine But Not Gendered Misogyny

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cllr Eileen Lynch from Macroom about how abuse poisons the political debate and means less women going into politics. Hosted on Acast. S...

Kate Middleton Planned Video On Her Illness 2 Weeks Ago

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to famous Sun photographer Arthur Edwards who says he knew she was to release a video two weeks ago and vicious trolls did not cause the anno...

2024-03-22 The Sun Set My Trousers On Fire, Is Millie Bobby Brown A Karen? Fermoy Protest May Be Asked Move & More...

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carmel came home just in time to stop a house fire! Did Millie Bobby Brown go too far criticizing waiters and shop assistants? A long running Fermoy p...

Do You Feel Underpaid? You're Not Alone

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two in three feel underpaid and PJ chats to Sam Dooley of IrishJobs about what seems to be still an employee's job market. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Churchtown North Cork Beautiful Great House Revival!

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to show presenter the great architect Hugh Wallace and to Mary-Claire and Sully about their beautiful Georgian Cut Parson's Parson's House wh...

Anna Geary's Game Plan

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Cork camogie favourite Anna Geary. See Anna sign her book ‘Anna’s Game Plan’ at the Cork Dubray Bookstore tomorrow, Sat Mar 2...

Was Millie Bobby Brown A Bit Too Much Karen?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Tanya Sweeney about the shock of hearing Millie out herself as a demanding customer in shops and restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Long-Running Fermoy Protesters May Have To Move

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Mairead Twohig from 96FM News about speculation a long running protest outside a North Cork International Protection Centre will have to c...

The Sun Through The Window Nearly Set My House On Fire

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Carmel who came home early for work just in the nick of time because the sun through the window was setting a pair of trousers on fire. He...

2024-03-21 Do we want an election?, Fionas bouncy castle problem sorted, Social Media weight loss dangers & more

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ll have a new Taoiseach after Easter - but should there be an election first… Remember Fiona’s bouncy castle worries? A Cork company has step...

Listener Reaction To Leo Varadkar's Resignation And FG Leader Competition

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears how people feel about the events of the last 24 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catchup On Fine Gael Leadership Contest

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Adam Higgins of the Irish Sun about who is standing and who might win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swing Bout - Gritty Cork Boxing Movie

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sinead O'Riordan about the film which was shot in changing rooms and corridors at Páirc Uí Chaoimh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

A&B To The Bouncy Castle Rescue

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ has some great news for Fiona as Aaron from A&B Bounce steps in after her disappointment with another provider yesterday! Hosted on Acast. See ...

Destination Dupes - The Cheaper Twins Of Top Resorts

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets great travel tips from Megan Virgo and you can find more on Instagram @meganvirgo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Save A Teen From Anorexia - Watch Your Words!

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kids and teens drink in what is said around them and casual comments about the weight of celebs can set them up for a lifetime of heartache, Examiner ...

Save A Teen From Anorexia - Watch Your Words!

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kids and teens drink in what is said around them and casual comments about the weight of celebs can set them up for a lifetime of heartache, Examiner ...

An Election Now Would Bring A Left Alternative Says Mick Barry TD

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Barry TD for Cork North Central chats with PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Lou McDonald Calls For An Election Now

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to the Leader of the Opposition, Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael McGrath On Fianna Fáil Reaction To Leo Varadkar's Resignation

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Finance Minister Michael McGrath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-20 Leinster House drama, Praise for a hero student, Starlings with a Cork accent & more

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big news from Leinster House - Leo makes the announcement nobody saw coming....The student who gave Ian Baitson first aid will recognised by the Lord ...

Smart Meter Troubles

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to the Independent's Charlie Weston about problems consumers across the country are noticing with smart meters Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Cork's Birdman Seán Ronayne

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Seán in advance of his appearance at Screen 2 The Arc Cinema North Main St, with  "Birdsong" tonight Wednesday 20 March 2024 @ 18:0...

Time To End Social Media In Schools!

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Colaiste Muire Cobh Principal Fergus O'Brien about the damage to kids from constant use of social media. Moving on to Carrigaline Communit...

Baltimore RNLI To The Rescue Of Dixie The Wonder Dog!

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Jerry Smith of Baltimore RNLI about their sensational rescue of Dixie after the little pooch fell off a cliff Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Arian The Brave First Aider Who Helped Ian Baitson

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Arian, the 18 year old German exchange student who went to the late Ian Baitson's aid and to his principal Aaron Wolfe from Coláist Eaman...

Left Down For Communion Bouncy Castle

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona tells PJ she was left down badly after booking in October for a May Communion, and now it's impossible to get one from another company. Hosted ...

Cork Airport Reaches For The Sky

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears the latest from CEO Kenny Jacobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extended Coverage Of The Resignation Of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks through the announcement with John Lee, of DMG Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-19 I'm Not Leaving Log Cabin, TikTok Bans Gaza Support, Durable Friendships & More...

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Sean who refuses to leave his log cabin as he would be homeless. Tadhg Hickey on TikTok censoring Gaza Support. Jennifer H...

Does WhatsApp Overexpose Us To Old Friends?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks friendships online and off with journalist Jennifer Horgan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Paint The Town Gold For Cillian

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Colette Collins who runs Ballintemple PO which has a gold postbox in honour of Cillian Murphy's Oscar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Scary Looking Fellow That Put Money In Midleton Man's Pocket!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O’Callaghan hears from James who struck it lucky with his statue on Antiques Roadshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Can't They Stop Clamping Even For St Patrick's Day?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth hears from Cllr Deirdre Forde that clamping goes on even on Patrick's Day. Surely they could join in the celebrations? Hosted on Acast. See ac...

What A Costly Pothole!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Cork musician Kieran Kramer who got vicious pothole damage over the Bank Holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

A Log Cabin Solved My Housing Problem - I Won't Let It Be Torn Down

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth catches up with Sean Meehan who faces his log cabin being torn down but he is getting no housing offer to make up for it.  Hosted on Acast...

TikTok Ban For Supporting Palestine Is Sinister - Tadhg Hickey

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Cork favorite Tadhg Hickey who says that bans on TikTok for supporting Palestine make a mockery of free speech.  Hosted on Acast....

Insurance On The Way Up Again And So Are Accidents!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Conor Faughnan, who explains why insurance is soaring again and what we need to do to stop accidents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

700 Houses Derelict In Cork

19 Mar 2024

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Gareth talks to Frank O'Connor from Derelict Cork. See also  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-15 Sexy St Patrick, Midleton Needs Your Support, A Lego Love Story & More...

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears about the craziest St Patrick's festivals Colm has ever seen, Midleton area flood victims still have no payments but business there is trying...

Mogeely Flood Victim Chris Needs Help Now

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Christian that his builder needs cash now and flood aid still has not come through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Flood Early Warning System For Midelton

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears that the businesses of Midleton are trying to get a flood early warning system in place from Colin James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Sexy St Patrick Best & Worst Patrick's Day Ideas From Around The World

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Colm Dalton who visits every Irish pub in the world about the best and worst of St Patricks festivities he's seen. See also @publicanenemy...

The Coolest Lego Love Story Ever!

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Anna and Andrzej, huge Lego collectors about their plan to help kids play with Lego in Cork, their new store and about the coolest wa...

Dramatic Garda Raids In West Cork

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of The Irish Independent about yesterdays's dramatic raids in Skibbereen/Leap area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...