Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Colm Is Sitting Next To A Volcano In Iceland!
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Corkman Colm O'Herlihy who runs a music business in Iceland about life there and about the volcano that may erupt shortly! Hosted on Acast...
My Vulnerable Son Preyed On At Christmas
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah tells PJ about what happened her son last Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob From The Boatyard On His Hopes For A Resolution To Closure
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Rob from the Boatyard in Cobh about how he hopes to move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom's Alien Encounter
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ goes Roswell with Tom who has a remarkable story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remembering Ben Dunne
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, editor of Cork Beo, about a giant in Irish business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-17 Tubs Comes To Cork, Heartless Theft, A Busman With Tapas & More...
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about our new colleague, Ryan Tubridy! We hear about a heartless theft from a vulnerable young man. Ricardo the busman makes a business out o...
Heartless Theft Of Money From Vulnerable Young Man
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ger whose trusting nephew nephew had his money taken in a heartless crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tapas In Sunday's Well From Ricardo
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People are loving Tugas Tapas & Wine Bar in Sunday's Well, PJ talks to Ricardo and finds it was all an idea to help Ricardo's son. Hosted on Acas...
Such A Struggle To Get A Doctor!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Megan who had to struggle to get a GP for her daughter when she needed an MRI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Tubs Comes To Cork
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Showbiz Editor with The Irish Sun, Ken Sweeney, about the news Ryan Tubridy is back on radio with Virgin Radio and, of course, Cork's 96FM...
2023-11-16 City Centre shopping, Sulky racing, Crazy dreams & more
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will you do your Christmas shopping in Cork City Centre if not , why not ? ...Sulky racing on public roads - it’s illegal - but how do you stop...
Strange Dreams!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Lucy talk dreams, what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Please Help Find Missing David O'Driscoll
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Tracey Kelleher about her brother Ballincollig man David, missing since November 7th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Cork's Beloved Busman's Hut To Get A Refurb And A New Home
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cork's beloved Busman's Hut (and fireman's hut!) is finally getting a refurb and a place of honor, PJ hears from Cllr Mick Finn. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Our Wedding Was The Best Of Ireland & Africa!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Eoin and Jennifer, who star in RTE's Ring And A Prayer about how they incorporated awesome African heritage into their wedding celebration...
End Illegal Sulky Races Now - We Have The Laws
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As people are scandalized by a viral video of an illegal sulky race on the Croom Road, PJ talks to Tiffany Quinn of Animal Law Ireland who says we hav...
Let's Get Behind Cork City Creatives & Innovators
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Carole Horgan, who runs Best of Buds Flowers & Interiors and thinks that there should be a great space for young and innovative r...
Illegal Money Lenders Still Strike Fear In Cork
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr Ken O'Flynn about the kinds of threats made by illegal moneylenders to families who can't pay their crippling payments. Hosted on Ac...
2023-11-15 Fears a fued will explode, Storm Babet one month on, Spiced Beef is Pure Cork & more
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Handguns and hatchets in the front seat of a car - three shooting incidents in a week - people are scared...Storm Babet was a month ago today - in Gla...
Aisling McEvoy Flooded By Storm Babet In Copper Valley Vue Glanmire One Month On
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Aisling at her home and sees the destruction people flooded by Storm Babet are still living with and the bureaucracy they are expected to ...
Walking Backwards Is Better Than Walking Forwards!
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Izzy Showbizzy about why people are taking on the craze of walking backwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
One Month On From Floods The People Of Glanmire & Midleton Speak Out
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Fox talked to people in the two areas worst hit by the Storm Babet floods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spice Beef - Is There Anything More Cork? Is There Anything More Christmas?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to award-winning butcher Tom Durcan about a Cork favourite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RTE Cuts - Will They Work?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Kevin that maybe RTE isn't funded enough and we should look beyond "click bait" coverage while Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the I...
Firearm Discharged In Ballyvolane Overnight
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Virgin Media Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne about a worrying firearms incident overnight and to Labour Cllr John Maher about the feelin...
Insomniac? Time For Sleep
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Bridget from Lloyds who has some helpful tips to get some sleep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-14 Councillor gets a death threat, Addicted to our phones, Saving the crisps & more
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another local councillor steps aside - social media she says is at least part of the reason...Addicted to our phones - never mind the kids - us a...
Are Smartphones Ruining Our Ability To Socialize
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to journalist Jennifer Horgan about how smartphones are ruining chat and small talk and to a listener who agrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Cork DJ Steve Lynch On Running His Own Label In CA
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Steve who has come a long way from DJing in Brannigans but still loves coming home to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Students Asked For Sex-For-Rent Still
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Laura Harmon from the Irish Council for International Students who says students were asked for sex, others were scammed and a majority s...
Heroes Saved My Beautiful Cat Mollie
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sarah whose "best friend" Mollie was saved by kind strangers after an accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Death Threats To Councillors Poison Politics
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ Coogan talks to Cllr Susan McCarthy about the unacceptable insults and threats she experiences in public life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
RTE Still Needs A Bailout
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mike who says that redundancies in RTE are sad but the company is still looking for money even after that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jerry Has Bred Dogs All His Life And Says Staffies Are Sweet
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jerry Foley who says many people don't even know how sweet Staffies can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe's Farm Crisps Saves The Beet Harvest Thanks To Kindness
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sandra Burns from Joe's Farm Crisps who didn't find the people of Cork wanting when they needed to harvest the beet in a hurry Hosted on A...
2023-11-10 Irelands bravest schoolboy, Dental tourism, Carbon Monoxide alarms & more
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irelands bravest ten year old - Marc O Connor and his Mam remember their accident last December... Dental tourism - Joe and Trevor saved a fortune - e...
Chimney Danger
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Annette who got carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shop Local
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Shannen Butler Keane who has made the heart-breaking decision to close Leafling Mercantile in Ballinspittle about the importance of shoppi...
Please Keep Supporting Palestine
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Izz of Izz cafe after more than 1,500 people marched in Cork over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Marc's A Hero At Just 9!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Marc O'Connor who rescued his mum and sister when they were trapped in a car and got a National Bravery Award for his trouble! Hosted on A...
Can We Handle Storm Warnings Better For Parents?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks Storm Debi to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather and asks can Yellow/Orange/Red warnings be managed to give parents better notice. Hosted on Aca...
Cork Rents Nearly €2,000 A Month
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Con Nagle of Global Properties who has ideas on how to make the housing market work better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Getting Teeth Done Abroad Worked For Us
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, of Cork Beo fame, who is very happy with the work done on his teeth abroad. Trevor joins the conversation with his story too.&...
2023-11-10 Axe Attack In Gurran, Let's Have A Xmas Lights Ceremony, Passport Photo Frustration & More...
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears about the overnight axe attack in Gurranabraher, Cork City needs a Christmas Lights ceremony but Fermoy is doing well with theirs. John Arnol...
No Photo Was Good Enough For My Passport
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Arnold about his problems getting the passport photo to accept his photo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Cork Lad Alan Has Gone From Bass Odyssey To Last Man Back In Connecticut
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Alan, who we all remember Bass Odyssey about his new life and new music in Connecticut, USA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Robbie Williams On Netflix Worth A Watch
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about Robbie Williams on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's Talia From Grá Ar An Trá To Miss Europe Continental
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Talia Murphy as she heads to Italy for Miss Europe Continental Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Axe Attack On Gurranabraher Garda Station
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent, about a surprise incident at Gurranabraher Garda Station overnight. Hosted on Acast. See...
End Of An Era As Kane Shoe Repair Calls It A Day
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with beloved Midleton cobbler Dave Kane as he looks forwards to retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack & Sarah Corbett "Will Never Heal" From Murder Appeal
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent about the extraordinary scenes towards the end of the hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Coláiste An Chraoibhín Fermoy Emergency Services Incident
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary, a concerned parents talks to PJ, about an incident in her son's school and about the prevalence of the drug "spice" in the town. Hosted on Acas...
Cork City Has No Xmas Light Switch On
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr John Maher who wants a proper switch on for Cork's Xmas lights, no such problem in Fermoy though according to Cllr Noel McCarthy, the...
2023-11-09 Cocaine Cowboys, Student Union victory, Lorraine can't look at fish & more
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Casual cocaine users - do you know where your money goes - do you even care,,,MTU Students Union - if only politicians were half as good at getting th...
MTU Students Get Results After Recent Protest
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Isobel Kavanagh MTU Cork SU President on some progress made after their recent protest on public transport and other problems Hosted on Ac...
Pizza With Snake & Other Weird Food Treats
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ, Lorraine, Ross and Shane talk weird food they've eaten as Pizza Hut Hong Kong makes headlines with a new snake topping. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Garda Weapon Discharged In Lorry Chase PLUS Student/Landlord Court Case
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Mairead Twohig from 96FM News on two local stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canaries Expert Pat Goes To Argentina
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Pat O'Neill, our Canaries expert, tells PJ what his trip to Argentina was like. See ‘Vamos Canary Islands’ on TikTok Hosted on Acast. ...
Nicola Tallant Chats About Ireland's Cocaine Cowboys
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Nicola about how drugs crime has changed a lot of Irish society. ‘Cocaine Cowboys - The Rise Of Ireland's Drug Lords’ Thu Feb 15th 202...
Catch-Up Café & Coffee Helps Others With Mental Health & Drugs
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jack Tobin who runs the Catch-Up Cafe in Kanturk. He talks about his own recovery from drugs and why he runs the cafe with an eye to helpi...
2023-11-08 Useless Robot Trees, Smartphones in school, Passport Man is named & more
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corks Robot Trees - other cities were able to give them back - we’re stuck with them..Smartphones in school - why won’t Minister Foley just ban th...
Cork's Beloved Holly Bough
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Dolan of The Holly Bough about what we can look forward to as the Cork favourite hits the street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Cilly Says We Need A Better 245 Fermoy & Watergrasshill Bus Service
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cilly tells PJ that living in Watergrasshill means she sometimes even has to get a taxi to work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
South Africa For A Holiday
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Philip Nolan about travelling in South Africa and what it's like to holiday there Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Stabbing In Northside Of The City
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears breaking news from Virgin Media's Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne during the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Are Pop-Ups The Way Forward For Foodies?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Richard Milnes of Dillons Timoleague and Wild Hogs Food Truck fame about why so many food businesses are getting involved in pop-up e...
Should We Stop Hotel Prices Soaring For Concerts & Matches
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listener say to PJ that maybe approved hotels should be stopped from soaring prices when there's a concert or big sports event on. Hosted on Acast. S...
Will The School Phone Ban Work?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Principal Seamus O'Connor of Scoil Bríde and the National Principals Forum who understands parents concern about phones but also has some...
Robot Trees For The Chop?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about the news that evidence "robot trees" downtown make a difference to air quality is "inconclusive" to listeners and Cllr Colm Kelleher H...
GAA Clubs Start Getting Tough On Vaping
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michelle whose GAA club has banned vaping even outdoors about why they did it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
2023-11-07 School bathroom row in Cobh, accomodation costs for Springsteen, Gers cancer journey & more
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A school bathroom with no door - anyone can see in - what about privacy? ..Springsteen is sold out next May - but if you want to stay over it’d...
Ger O'Brien: My Prostate Cancer Story
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ger O'Brien chats to PJ about being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2020 & how his treatment has been since. Hosted on Acast....
My ADHD Diagnosis Made Me Want To Help Others
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Olympio chats to PJ about Oasis his invention to help people with ADHD which has seen him shortlisted for the James Dyson award Hosted on A...
Single & Ready To Mingle Walks
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Korina Duffy chats to PJ about why she set up EcoFit after hating dating through apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Wife Can’t Get Out Of Gaza
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mahmoud Shaladan tells PJ he tried to get his wife but failed as the taxi driver wouldn’t travel to North Gaza, Mahmoud is an Irish Citizen he...
Doors Taken Of School Toilets
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antoinette tells PJ that the main bathroom doors have been removed from her child's school, she is worried about minors and their privacy & Mary t...
Sineads House Swap Idea Giving Mums Affordable Safe Holidays
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead Canney tells PJ about her idea where families swap homes to have holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
2023-11-06 Why the Martens could walk free, Dogs and fireworks, the Aurora over Cork & more
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy and Molly Martens - they killed a man but they could go free... Deirdre’s dog is self harming because of fireworks going off night after night...
Convincing New Scam Hits People for €25k
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston warns PJ of a scam that has seen a number of Irish lose €25,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Passion For Pastries Brought Success For Norma
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Kelly tells PJ that they & other establishments are opening their kitchens for people who would like to see what it's like to work in the ho...
Extraordinary Jason Corbett Case Appeal In North Carolina
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Riegel chats to PJ from North Carolina about the latest in the Martens sentence hearing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
I Paid Back My Debts From Gambling
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Collins speaks to Pj about how his gambling addiction got him a suspended sentence for stealing money from Cat Haven but now he is rebuildi...
Brenda Dennehy Takes On NYC
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Dennehy chats to PJ from NYC about taking part in the New York Marathon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How I Captured The Northern Lights In Cork
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaunagh O'Connell Photographer chats to PJ about taking photos of the northern lights using a camera & camera phone Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2023-11-03 Breaking the Law At Teenage Discos, Northside Lad Does Well In Oz, Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland & more
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teens filming their friends kissing at discos & posting to social media is breaking the law PJ tells parents, Northside lad Mike Bowen came from h...
Teen Discos Crack Down On Recording Clinches With Phones
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ warns parents teens taking photos of their friends kissing and posting them is image abuse & against the law following a warning from a disco o...
Nell Is A Top Chef At Just 20! See Her At The Cork and Kerry Food Market
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Nell McCarthy, already a top chef at just 20, about how passion drove her to the top. See Nell at The Cork and Kerry Food Market, Cork Cit...
Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Williamson chats PJ about being chosen as Mr Cork & his hope of going all the way to being crowned Mr Ireland Hosted on Acast. See a...
Northside Lad Does Well In Oz Via Eurovision
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bowen speaks to PJ about moving from Cork’s Northside To Australia & inventing televoting used by the Eurovision Hosted on Acast. See...
Aaron The Breeze Hill, Cork’s Cueman
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Hill speaks to PJ about his meteoric rise playing snooker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Minimum Wage Hike Wipe Out Small Business
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Publican Danny Collins chats to PJ about his fear minimum wage increases could see small businesses close. While Mary says young people shouldn’t ge...
My Family Wiped Out During Gaza Atrocity
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish tells PJ he lost his three daughters & niece in 2009 & 22 other family members in the Gaza atrocity of 2023 Hoste...
2023-11-02 Don’t ban some dog breeds, Young people miss out on minimum wage, Storm Ciarán hits Jersey & more
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vicious dog attacks some have called for a ban a dog behaviourist tells us why there is no need, Under 18’s only get 70% of the minimum wage, i...
Travel: Oversold, Standby Flights & Lost Luggage
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eoghan Corry chats to Pj about overbooking, standby flights and lost luggage which have caused so much stress for air travellers Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jersey Storm Report - A Cork Favourite Destination
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason King Channel 103 chats to PJ about the damage Storm Ciarán has brought to Jersey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Are You Being Charged Too Much In Rent
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny Glennon speaks to Pj about the way he is hoping to bring transparency to the rental market via his website How Much Rent Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Joy To Fear When The Motherhood Penalty Hits Your Pay
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Walshe employmum chats to PJ about the penalties mothers can face during their working life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Earn As You Learn Apprenticeships Are Great
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apprentice Of The Year Hazel Johnston tells PJ, thats apprenticeships offer people practical job experience & you get paid while learning. Hosted...
Is Leo Varadkar Right About Not Banning Bully Dogs?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Griffin Dog Behaviourist chats to PJ following a number of dog attacks which have seen people receive serious injuries Hosted on...
Cork Acro Need A New Home After Floods
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil from Cork Acro Gymnastics Club tells PJ that they are looking for a new home since they were flooded during storm Babet. Hosted on Acast. Se...