Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Let's Cheer Up Lauren In CUH
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry who works in the CUH has in idea for cheering up Lauren, an EDS patient. Mail cards to Lauren Walsh 1B, Room 10, CUH, Wilton, Cork H...
Seamus The Irish Rag Doll Is Living It Up With Felting Ladies For Patrick's Day
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus The Rag Doll is travelling the World for Owen Kelly, he's spending Patrick's day with Tamara, who runs very special felt workshops for the ladi...
2024-03-14 The cryptic twins are home, Old Irish names are back in fashion, EV's simply not holding their value & more
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise twins Cuan & Tadhg - dad Cian says only for orange juice he’d have missed the birth...Speaking of names - some old Irish ones have come...
Aggressive Begging Must Stop
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to businessman Kevin Herlihy about the need to keep Cork a pleasant place to shop while showing compassion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Sonia O'Sullivan Mardyke Track Closure Is Such A Blow To Sports
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Anthony O'Sullivan, Sonia's dad, about the sudden closure of the Mardyke track named after his famous daughter. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Cars TikTokker & Dealer Nadia Adan On EVs & Being Ireland's Only Female Car Trader
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia tells PJ how she used TikTok to sell cars during Lockdown and became hugely popular and why she has stopped selling EVs. @officialnadia_adan on ...
ZootGhost On ADHD - At 33, My Life Finally Made Sense
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ZootGhost, also known as Charles Neilson makes art that is admired from Cork to Singapore but he tells PJ that a late ADHD diagnosis at age 33 really ...
Can I Use Work Code If The Boss Refuses WFH?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ asks Caoimhe Bourke from Bourke Consulting HR how the new government measures will work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Baby Names Need Expert Help!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to SJ Strum who helps with names that parents will love, their grown-up children can live with and are as lovely as baby. @sj_strum on Instag...
Dad Of Surprise Twins Says "My Knees Were Going"
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to the dad of twins Cúan and Tadhg who arrived as a lovely surprise to his wife Rebecca when she went to hospital for a check. Hosted ...
2024-03-13 Sandras huge surprise, Handle paracetamol with care, White House visits & more
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise Surprise - twins boys - but Rebecca didn’t even think she was pregnant...That box of paracetamol you always have with you? It’s so handy ...
Cork Prison Open Door Restaurant
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cork Prison hosted a pop-up restaurant last evening as part on an education initiative and Katie O'Keefe went along to see it. Hosted on Acast. ...
The Palestinian Ambassador Wants Engagement
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Cllr Shane O'Callaghan that the Palestinian ambassador has said that it is better for Ireland to remain in contact with the US to drive ...
Cute 6 Year Old Sarah Higgins Wants You To Buy Cakes
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah won the hearts of Cork with story of living with Muenke Syndrome. PJ hears from mum Diane that she would love everyone to turn up to her cake sa...
Should Restaurants Charge More At Peak Times To Balance The Books?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Pól Ó Conghaile of the Indo who says it is an idea that might save some restaurants. PJ also hears from Mary who is spending Patrick's...
Are Airbnb Rentals Hurting Locals Or Keeping Towns Alive?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Máire Ni Mhurchú, Chair Irish Self Catering Federation, who says that rentals are keeping small towns alive as Macra Na Feirme express w...
Northside Needs Busses & Doctors
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Thomas Gould TD that the government urgently needs to address two big quality of life issues in the Northside of the city. Hosted on Ac...
Cork Mum Never Knew She Was Pregnant!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New bride Rebecca and her husband Cian welcomed twin boys Cúan and Tadhg last Thursday morning but it was all a bit of surprise proud Nana Sandra tel...
2024-03-12 Students ask Leo not to meet Joe Biden, Charlie Bird was one of a kind, The snake that St Patrick forgot
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UCC students demand that Leo Varadkar cancels his planned meeting with Joe Biden..Charlie Bird - a giant among news reporters - Gareth O Callaghan rec...
Snakes Alive! Viral Video Of Snake By Railway
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Colm who videoed the snake and to James Hennessy Zoo Director for the National Reptile Zoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Savings Down Because Prices Are Up
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Independent about the news that savings are down because people have less spare cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Cobh Road Litter Such A Poor Face To Show Visitors
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Wyon Stansfeld who says people should have more pride in their place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cillian's Win Is Money In The Bank For Scott
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Scott Blower, who works as a Cillian Murphy lookalike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
City Council Talks Palestine While Students At UCC Demonstrate
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr Brian McCarthy about a motion to cancel political delegations to the White House on St Patrick's Day and to Hayley O’Connell Vaugha...
Gareth O'Callaghan Remembers His Friend & Colleague Charlie Bird
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Gareth O'Callaghan who remembers the late Charlie Bird whose death was announced this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Cheltenham - This Year Featuring The War On Wee
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe Seward about Cheltenham this year featuring a get tough policy on those who pee in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Were Voters Gaslighted After Voting No?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Julianna who feels the government is gaslighting voters by saying the proposals were not explained properly. He also talks to Independent ...
2024-03-11 An Oscar for Cork, Why did you vote No, The bottle tax boss & more
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Oscar for Cork - and already Cillian has a Hollywood walk of fame star - on Pana...The referendums - did you vote no because you didn’t understan...
NO-NO What Now?
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Katie O'Keefe and Mairead Twohig from the 96FM Newsroom about the weekend referendums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Special Mum's Day For Kidney Transplant Recipient Colette Hawe
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Colette who got a the greatest gift with baby Croía just in times for Mother's Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Notorious Scammer "Carrie Jade" Back in Cork?
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea from Cork Beo about a notorious "mistress of reinvention". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amy Michelle Hairdressing Weekend Robbery
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Salon owner Amy Michelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oscar Night - Celebrating Cillian!
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Principal David Barry of Pres, about the school's most famous ex-pupil Cillian Murphy who is the first Irish born person to win a best act...
Building A House Is Like DIY - Only Bigger
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Harrisson, host of "Build Your Own Home". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deposit Return Scheme - Ciaran Foley of Re-turn & Listeners
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ciaran Foley CEO of Re-turn & gets views from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-08 Jailed For Living In A Log Cabin? Women Bringing The World To Cork, Massive Waits For Creches & More...
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Sean who faces jail or homelessness because he lives in a log cabin. On International Womens Day we hear from the women br...
Buskers Talk About Cork's New Busking Rules
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to buskers Simon Fleury, Elisa Smith and Amira el Mihy about new rules about busking in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
South Africa But Not As You've Seen It
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Stephen Been, a Cork photographer who goes off the beaten track and visits places like Oriana, an all white community with its own mon...
Nedaa - Bringing The True Spirit Of Palestine To Cork (IWD)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Nedaa Yousef who is helping Cork people understand the joy of a Palestine Wedding at the St Patrick's Day Parade as their eyes focus o...
Creche Waiting Lists Are So Crazy
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth hears from Ciarán Mulqueen of Instagram Crazy House Prices fame about the shocking waits for creches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Nivene - An Inspirational Woman Who Helps People On The Streets (IWD)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Nivene from the Human Appeal soup kitchen on the Grand Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amel Is Bringing Arabic To The Kids In Cork (IWD)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth chats to Amel Sami, a Sudanese Corkonian, about her love of Cork and her mission to help learn Arabic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Facing Jail For Living In A Log Cabin
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth hears from Sean Meehan who faces a choice between being homeless or living in his log cabin but has been told he must remove it or face jail. H...
Meet Irene The Woman Bringing Canton To Cork (IWD)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Irene Yip about how flowerboards are bringing Hong Kong culture to Cork in the St Patrick's Day Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Skylee - Choctaw Student On Cork's Link To Her Nation (IWD)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Skylee about the strong links between Cork and Choctaw people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-07 More businesses closing, A new school curriculum, Are you watching Big Brother & more
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As another much loved business closes down a question must come to mind - qui bono...The new school curriculum - no - five year olds will not&nbs...
Are You Watching Celeb Big Brother?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Izzy talk CBB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Small Changes In Deposit Return Scheme Would Make A Big Difference
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dean McGuinness, a craft brewer and beer expert about how problems with the DRS could be solved so simply Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Revamped Licensing Laws Would Kickstart Cork's Nighttime Economy
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One low cost ways to help the night trade in bars etc would be better licensing laws which the government already promised. PJ talks to Nat O'Connor o...
Humble Pie Closes Beloved Retail Outlet To Go Online Only To Fight Costs
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clon's Humble Pie Bakery is a favourite with schoolkids and adults too! But boss Samantha tells PJ going online only is the only way to reign in the c...
A Job With Board And Bills Paid For In Beautiful Castletownbere
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Micheal who runs the beautiful Curiosities Emporium with his partner Kim Kinsella and has an unbeatable offer to help fill his job vaccanc...
You Have To Look To The Netherlands & Europe To See How To Solve Housing
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Kevin who says we do not need to reinvent the wheel, the right methods are out there already Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Backstreet Botox Is So Dangerous Let's Clamp Down On It
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paul Kielty who is a specialist oral surgeon and owner of Cork Medical Aesthetics about the urgent need for proper Botox regulation in th...
What's Happening With The New Primary Curriculum?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Seamus O’Connor Principal of Scoil Bhride Crosshaven and the National Principals Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Small Parking Error In The App Cost Me Dear
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Anne who put the wrong location in when she paid for parking and ended up clamped and having her appeal refused. A costly lesson she'd lik...
2024-03-06 East Cork flood repairs, Singing to your baby, What are we voting for and more
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Those promises to make it easy for flood victims in East Cork - wait til you hear Christians story... Singing to your baby - it’s as old as time - a...
Sarah's Rental Is Terrible - Where Are The Inspections?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sarah who lives in dangerous conditions, she wonders why isn't anyone expecting inspecting places up for rent? Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Cut The Red Tape To Help Business Says Supermac's Pat McDonagh
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Pat that in high cost times, an easy win for everyone would be if government changed some ridiculous rules like those around planning ob...
Midleton People Still Not Getting The Flood Help Promised
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Alan who says the fear of what is to come is the worst and to Christian who has to complete massively expensive repairs before he gets an...
Friday's Referendum - An Tánaiste Micheal Martin & Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears the arguments before Friday's vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Sing To Babies - It's Mums & Dads They Want To Hear!
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Niamh about lullabies, serenades, shanties and why there are so important to junior! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
€35 To Use A Swing If Your Child Uses A Wheelchair!
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Evie Evans about the situation in Clonakilty where parents have to sump up €35 to let their kids use a playground swing for wheelchair u...
Hacking The Deposit Return Scheme
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Damien Sreenan of 96FM News who checked out if the TikToks of hacking the DRS were real or fake news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Cork's Little Hero Zac Finally Gets His Disney Trip
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Zac's mum Ashling about the treat Cork City Hospitals Children's Club organized for Cork's greatest little survivor. Hosted on Acast...
2024-03-05 Cracking down on vandals, Singles trying to rent, Irish street food hits London & more
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wrecking a childrens playground - when are we going to get tough on vandalism...Maria wants a place of her own - but she’s single and can’t get on...
Balance Summer Camp Insurance Whammy!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Carolyn about the insurance bill shocker that means Ballincollig's beloved Balance Summer Camp for kids with additional needs cannot take ...
Housing Crisis - How Would I Take A Boyfriend Home?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Maria that she cannot afford to rent or buy a house but as she lives with her parents she can't get social housing either which is so di...
Penny Dinners Pop Up Communion Shop
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Catriona Twomey about the Penny Dinners Pop Up Communion Shop where beautiful outfits will be available between 11am and 4pm on March 24th...
Changing A Young Life - Foster Parents Aren't Special But The Good They Do Is
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Deborah who says you don't have to be superhuman to be a foster parent but the change you can make to a young boy or girl is!See fostering...
Playground Vandals - Why?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to listeners about why people would vandalize the playgrounds that bring joy to kids following the severe vandalism of Woodview playground in...
Emerald Eats Bringing "Irish Street Food" To London Yum!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Emma Moran who is bringing Irish delicacies like spice bags to the heart of London town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
2024-03-04 More car breakins, Help me find my brother, Things the smallies say & more
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More car thefts and break ins - is it time to start punishing the parents of teenage criminals...Help me find my brother - do you know a confectionary...
What Can Be Done To Keep Bars Open At Night
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michael O'Donovan of the Castle Bar about why some bars are not opening at night and they also discuss the single-pour Guinness PJ and Izz...
Caoimhín In The US Talks To His Kids In Irish At Home
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Corkman Caoimhín de Barra about how he keeps Irish alive for his kids in the USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Terrible Treatment Of Ukranians Trying To Get Into The USA
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Lisa whose family is heading to the US for her Dad's 60th but her brother's Ukranian girlfriend got a big disappointment trying to get a...
Girls As Young As 5th Class Showing Eating Disorders
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about the worrying trend of kids in primary school having eating disorders with Dr Colman Noctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Please Help Me Find My Brother Patrick Christopher O’Brien
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Gary O'Brien whose brother Stephen is badly missed by their mum who is in ill health at the age of 78. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Massive People Trafficking Arrest Operation
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cormac O'Keefe of the Irish Examiner about a big blow to people traffickers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peppa Pig Is Not A Bad Influence!
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sharon who defends Peppa and thinks if anything Peppa is a good influence. PJ also talks to listeners about things that come out of smalli...
So-Called "Joy Riders" In City & County Over The Weekend
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ looks at a weekend of car crime with Cllr Audrey Buckley who had her own car broken into. He also talks to Ricardo who had €5,000 stolen from his...
2024-03-01 Quitting Ireland For The US Because Of Housing, Shorter School Holidays, New Gaeilgeoir Weatherman & More...
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jess who can't put her life on hold waiting for a house. Should Ireland shorten the long school holidays? Jennifer thinks so! We look at S...
Cork's Michael Magnier IHF President On The Future Of Tourism & Pricing
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Michael about whether hotels have enough spaces to sustain tourism and whether prices can be contained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
So Proud Of My Leap Year Lad
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Johann, who is proud of his leap year boy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fox & Company Reopens After Storm Babet
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Damian from Fox & Co about how Midleton business is determined to reboot after the flood damage, come what may! Hosted on Acast. See a...
No Houses Here Sees Me Heading To The US
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Jess Ní Mhaoláin about why she can't put her life on hold anymore because of the chronic lack of housing in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. S...
What's Going On With Body Shop?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mick Barry TD about the staff waiting for wages as the company restructures worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Corkman's Dream Job - A Professor Of Football!
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dr Mark O'Sullivan about the job many men would envy, a Professor of Football! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Seachtain! New Cork Gaeilgeoir Weathermen and Cork Events
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Darragh Ó Caoimh, TG4's new weatherman from Kanturk and to City Council's Chris Dorgan about events for Seachtain Na Gaeilge Hosted on A...
Shorter Summer School Hols Could Make Sense
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jennifer Horgan about why it would make sense to shorten the long summer school break both for kids and parents! Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Cork Mum Gill Rallies For Palestine
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Gill Carney, who rallies mums (and dads!) to take action on the Palestine issue. See @gillybeangirl on Instragram. Hosted on Acast. See a...
2024-02-29 Our road safety crisis, Graffiti is no big deal, remembering Clayton Love & more
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bigger fines, more enforcement, regular medicals for drivers. How to tackle our road safety crisis...The council wants a graffiti taskforce - in Manch...
Cork Sanctuary Giving Donkeys A Second Chance
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Griffin Head Of Donkey Welfare, The Donkey Sanctuary tells PJ they won best tourist attraction in Cork for free entry Hosted on Acast. S...
Small Businesses Will Be Squeezed Out
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Cllr Gobnait Moynihan, that the Deposit Return Scheme will damage small shops & Scott Baigent 8 Degrees Brewing says they have 460,0...
More On Garda Investigation Into Glanmire Car Crash
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Liz Dunphy Journalist with Irish Examiner about the latest update on the Glanmire crash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
GATMAN! By Tadhg Hickey: A Cork Superhero
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tadhg Hickey tells PJ about is new show which takes place at the Everyman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's End The "Good Girl" Era For Women In Sports
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Ring Women's Soccer Pundit chats to @pjcoogan about sexism that women experience while covering sports & Kevin questions Pat Spillan...
Are These Cork's Biggest Shania Twain Fans?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead, Katie, Tricia & Breda chat to PJ about their delight of hearing Shania Twain is coming to Cork & tell him how they got on with gettin...
Time To End Lifetime Driving Licences?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elber Twomey tells PJ that the EU idea of renewal of drivers licences every 15 years doesn't go far enough she wants it brought to every 5 years &...
Remembering Clayton Love
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ pays tribute to the late Clayton Love with Clayton's good friend Donal McClement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-28 Scramble for Shania tickets, No cards in my taxi, Freddie's passionate petition & more
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Country music is bigger than you think - there’s some scramble for tickets for Shania in Cork...The taxi driver who refuses to take cards - take me ...