Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Our UCC Degree Is Being Devalued
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UCC first year student Freddie tells PJ they are worried their degree is being moved into temporary cessation & that many people want to sav...
The Cash Only Taxi
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t have a bank account, taxi driver Willie tells PJ after he receiving fines for not accepting cards in his Taxi Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Skipping School & Seeing The World
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aideen & Danny tell PJ they took their kids to see the world when their jobs were drastically affected by Covid lockdown rules & have made a l...
Cork Girl Mia Sang With Shania Twain
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trina tells PJ that her daughter sang with Shania. Her phone has been hopping since the concert announcement was made & she has now got tickets bu...
No Night Taxis Blame Violence
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taxi Driver John says to PJ that violence has made drivers not want to be on hire during the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
CUH Leave Row - PJ Talks to SIPTU And Workers
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sharon Creegan from SIPTU and to several workers affected by the HSE policy on limiting leave due to a lack of hires. Hosted on Acast. Se...
The Corkiest First Dates Ireland Ever!
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Eoin from Blarney St who was on the Cork-iest episode of First Dates Ireland ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Are We All Becoming Nasty?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to David Quinn who says society has become a little nastier, or maybe more than a bit and hears views from callers Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Homeless But I Want To Work
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sylwia as Ireland's homeless crisis continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ Catches Up With UCC'S Miss Ireland Ivanna In India For Miss World
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks Electric Harps and victory to our Miss World hope! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victory For Cork Firefighter Alex In The Arctic
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Alex O'Shea fresh from winning the grueling Beyond the Ultimate: Ice Ultra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
2024-02-26 What are the hurlers wearing? Eyewitness to arson, Nicky needs his chair & more
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What on Earth were the Cork hurlers wearing yesterday - nice kit to be fair - but those are not our colours!... What’s the story with those fires in...
What Is Going On With The Cork GAA Strip Yesterday?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to callers not happy with the Cork strip yesterday and gets the background from 96FM's Finny Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Wildlife Rescue Cork Is What My Late Husband Loved So I Keep It Going
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Julie Cronin about the passion project she started with her late husband Brian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Should Food Delivery Drivers Be Vetted?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michelle who had a strange experience when she ordered food delivered to her place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
I Want To Help The Incredible Staff At The Mercy
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin has terminal cancer and wanted to give back after the incredible treatment and support he got in The Mercy Hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Fires Lit In Five Cork Shops
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Victor Shine from Cork City Fire Brigade and to Claire who was out shopping and saw the chaos emerge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Why I Support Today's Farmer Protest
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Brian, a tillage farmer in Kinsale, about why farmers protested today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Month Old Nickey Has A Lot Of Fight In Him
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Nicola Higgins, mum of little Nickey, who has come back from the brink three times while waiting for a double lung transplant in Birmingha...
Funding For School Pedestrian Crossing...After Just 30 Years!
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Triona who is keen for work to start on a new crossing for Scoil Padre Pio pupils, just approved, after 30 years of campaigning Hosted on ...
Meadhbh Didn't Want To Work With Meat So She Has A Lovely Vegan Food Truck
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Meadhbh Halton who brings great meat free cuisine to her food truck business Meb’s Big Veg Energy Food Truck Hosted on Acast. See ...
2024-02-23 Time For A Clean Start In RTE? Bishop Dave Helped The LGBT Community, Holiday Rights & More...
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears views on the latest stunning revelations in RTE, we go stateside to hear how Bishop David O'Connell is being remembered, we look at the law o...
Deposit Return Scheme Adds To The Pressure On Small Retailers
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to off-licence owner Derek Matson about why the new initiative to recycle cans is a headache. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Will Lovely West Cork Schoolhouse Be Home Of The Year?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ian Humphreys and Sarah McCarthy about their awesome, characterful refurb of a West Cork Schoolhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
RTE - Time For A Complete Clean Sweep Now?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears listener opinion on the future for public service broadcasting after the dramatic resignation of Siún Ní Raghallaigh overnight. Hosted on ...
Holiday Leave - Can The Boss Say No To My Request?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets some general advice on holiday leave law from David Browne of BDM Boylan in the light of controversy over a HSE request to workers. Hosted on ...
Cork's Last Petshop Decides To Close
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Edward O’Flaherty on his decision to sell up a hallmark of North Main Street, The Ideal Pet Shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Bishop David O'Connell Remembered By The LGBT Community
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Rev Chris Ponnet in the US about how the LGBT community are remembering slain Corkonian Bishop David O'ConnellSee also ahailmaryforbishopd...
2024-02-22 Disqualified but still driving, are School Uniforms past it?, Living with an eating disorder & more
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of disqualified drivers are still on the road - how is that allowed to happen...School uniforms are an out of date idea, says Emma - time to...
School Uniforms - Past Their Sell By Date?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Emma DeSouza who says that there is no good reason for a school uniform in this day and age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Luna's Eating Disorder Journey & Why There Is An Eating Disorder Protest Mar 2nd
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Luna about why we need joined up thinking and treatment for people living with Eating Disorders.On Sun Mar 2nd a protest calling for a mas...
Capital Punishment Would Bring Crime Under Control
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Tony who says the level of crime and disrespect for Guards needs drastic action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
A Disqualified Driver Killed My Daughter
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Lieghio tells PJ we need to ensure that drivers disqualified by a court actually surrender their licence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
4 Members Of My Family Wiped Out In Road Accident
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha tells PJ no one should feel the devastation she suffered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CUH Housekeeping Staff Told Limit Leave Requests
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF TD about a viral notice telling hardworking staff to limit leave requests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
2024-02-21 Six months on, where is John?, Rewriting bedtime stories, Wheelchair taxi shortage & more
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every night John Keaveneys mam prays that he’ll be found he vanished without trace in Cork six month ago today..Changing bedtime stories that are as...
No Taxi For 92 Year Old Man Trying To Get To His Wife's Removal
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Humphrey who says his 92 year old dad found it impossible to get a wheelchair accessible taxi to make it to the removal of his wife. Hoste...
Missing John Keaveney Now One Of Mallow Search & Rescue's Longest Running Cases
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mallow Search & Rescue's Philip Johnson about their search for John Keaveney and their work for missing people. See also here Hosted ...
The Refugees I Saw In The Canaries Trying For A New Life In Europe Haunt Me
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to beloved vaccine nurse Audrey Burkley about the refugees she saw trying for a new life in Europe on a recent holiday in the Canaries Hosted...
Cobh Needs A Better Slice Of The Pie
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many parts of the county did well from government allocations but Hendrick Verway tells PJ plans for Cobh are crawling despite all the visitors and in...
Tiny Hayleigh Fighting Three Dangerous Heart Conditions
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Hayleigh's mum Kellie Kenneally who hopes an operation may see long-term improvement. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Attacks On 15 Year Olds & 12 Year Olds In Douglas
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Barry O'Brien, FG candidate in Cork City South East, about the disturbing rise in attacks on teens and kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Would You Modernize A Fairytale Before Reading It To Your Kids?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ asks is it OK for kids to be hearing about girls needing rescue by a prince or even to hear about people being eaten, listeners join in with their ...
2024-02-20 Why can't our daughter come home, How do we keep young doctors at home, Obsessed with Taylor & Travis & more
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re Irish - but because we’re gay , our daughter can’t get an Irish passport - Mark & Eoins story....Should young doctors have to commit t...
Taylor Swift & Travis - Love 'Em? Or Can't Stand 'Em?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to 96FM's #1 Taylor Fan, Katie O'Keefe and to Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show about the world's hottest couple. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Mortgages At 80? Also Switching Can Save A Fortune
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Indo about the news mortgages that you repay up to the age of 80 are now being offered in Ireland. They also chat ab...
Why Are Teachers Protesting At MTU Today?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Shane O'Rourke from the TUI who explains the anger leading up to the protest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Surrogacy Laws Won't Recognize My Daughter As Irish
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mark O'Looney about the bind he is in because Irish law won't recnognize Aria, the daughter he has with husband Eoin Cannon as a citizen.&...
Petition To Protect Midleton Presented Today
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mona Stromsoe, Chairwoman Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, about the fear still felt in Midleton each time there's bad weath...
14,000 Appointments Cancelled In Cork Hospitals
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Tommy Gould TD about shocking new figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toasties Bucks The Trend With Some Good Restaurant News
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Andrew Falty & Martin Moneta, going from strength to strength Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-19 The shortage of apprentices, RSV is not just for kids, Axe throwing parties & more
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apprentices - it’s not just construction that has a shortage of new workers....RSV - think it’s a kids illness - think again - Pat can’t be...
Investigations Continue Into Friday's Drug Seizure In Cork
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears the latest from Mairead Twohig of 96FM News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Landscapers Found A Bomb Shelter!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Jean who got in landscapers to her house in Douglas only for them to find an old underground bomb shelter. He also talks to Aidan Carrol...
Jobs Are There For People In Trades
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Liam who gives the ups and downs of life as a mechanic but says there's plenty of work going and also to Conor who is finding new ways t...
Teachers Get Unwanted Attention On Social Media Too!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ reads a letter from a listener who is quitting teaching because of unwanted social media posts about them. He also chats with Graham, a teacher, ab...
Without Farmers There's No Food
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Mike who picks up on our conversation about people not going into trades to say they're not going into farming either and that's a probl...
How Can I Control My Kids?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ reads an email from a frazzled mum and get some pointers from Bethan O'Riordan of the Mum Mind Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
RSV Is No Joke For Adults!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Pat who got knocked for 6 by a recent RSV infection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rage Room Fun In Cork
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rage Room Sessions are available in John Lundy's Axe Throwing Rooms and Darren talks to PJ about letting go and to John about how it's going. Ho...
2024-02-16 Emma Gets Her Mum's Coat Back Thanks To Kindness, Tech Workers Layoff Worry, Paul Mescal's shorts & More...
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets good news from Emma thanks to the people of Cork. Mick Barry TD says tech workers need to mobilize for their rights. Shorts signed by Paul Mes...
Worrying Time For Layoffs In Tech Sector
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Mick Barry TD about the worrying trend following layoffs in Blizzard, PayPal & VMware Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
What's Your Most Romantic Place In Ireland?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Kate Hyde of henparty.ie about their findings about the most romantic places around and finds out also what a modern hen party is l...
High Tech Car Thieves About But Most Cars Robbed Because Of Old-Fashioned Methods!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ looks at high-tech and good old fashioned techniques too with Sgt Michael O'Connell, Anglesea St Crime Prevention Officer after a spate of thefts l...
Gloria On Being Miss Congo Eireann And What's Happening In Her Homeland, DRC
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Gloria about how she came to be Miss Congo Eireann and about her protest on events in her homeland, The Democratic Republic of Congo, whic...
Beloved Runner Emma Murphy Gets Mum's Coat Back Thanks To People of Cork
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, PJ spoke to Emma who was looking to get some cherished items belonging to her mum and sister after her car was stolen. Today, a bit...
Shorts Signed By Paul Mescal In Surgeon Noonan Raffle
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shorts signed by Paul Mescal are to be raffled for the Surgeon Noonan society in UCC, PJ hears more from Gearoid Morgan O'Brien and Shannon Cotter Ho...
Apprentices Needed By All Trades
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Minister Simon Harris tries to get builders back from abroad, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes Builders in Cork & Limerick, focuses in on the secon...
2024-02-15 Garda numbers - the real figures, Could Cork become a medical desert, Working for pocket money & more
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garda numbers - look behind the official figures and we are about 120 short of what we need in Cork...We’re also short of Doctors - and parts of Cor...
Senior Schoolboys Attacking 12 Year Olds In Douglas
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michelle Shahid of Sinn Féin about attacks that can really frighten young lads and she says something has to be done. Hosted on Acast. S...
Pocket Money - A Lesson!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Lowe, The Money Doctor, about what kids get from pocket money which is more than cash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
You Look Very Good For Your Age...
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats the etiquette of compliments with Mary Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Need To Avoid Medical Deserts Where No One Has A GP
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Glanmire GP Dr Diarmuid Quinlan about the retirement crisis in doctors' practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Garda Numbers Are Not As Good As They Might Look
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Padraig Harrington of the Garda Representative Association about the drastic shortage of Guards available for active policing. Hosted on A...
As City Hall Lights Up Blue For Angelman Day - Judit Talks About Her Son Christopher
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today City Hall in Cork lights up blue for Angelman Day between 9pm and 10pm. To help mark the day, here is the podcast of Cork mum Judit Bodor who sp...
Housing Crisis - Cost Rental Tenant in Situ Scheme Is Great If Only It Worked!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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2024-02-14 Can we find Emmas car, Bus Connects concerns in Douglas, Valentines banter and more
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Somebody took Emmas car - she’s heartbroken - not just about the car - but about what was inside...In Douglas, business owners warn that Bus Connect...
BusConnects Controversy In Douglas
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Douglas businessman Peter Collins why BusConnects is still controversial in Douglas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
AI Will Cause Suicide Threat To Kids
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Alex Cooney of Cybersafe Kids about how AI will target harmful material more often to kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
€300k For Fireman's Rest/Busman's Hut?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr Ken O'Flynn who is questioning how much it is costing to refurbish the Fireman's Rest/Busman's Hut beloved by many generations of Cor...
Woman Charged In Connection With Death Of 6 Year Old Matthew Healy
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up on the latest in a very tragic case with 96FM News Mairead Twohig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time To End Licence Fee Funding For Once And For All
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Cian Prendeville of People Before Profit who says that general taxation must be the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Roisin Stakelum On How Life Changed After Johnny Foley Crashed Into Her
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Roisin about how the life she had planned with so many dreams changed drastically that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Paying For The Meal Or Going Dutch? What's Fair In Love?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Mairead Loughman of Love HQ about a topical issue. Is it fair to go Dutch if you don't want a second date? Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Please Help Emma Get Her Mum's Beloved Possessions Back
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Emma Murphy. known by many for her running for Eagle Athletic, had her red Corsa 09-C-7772 taken which has treasured possessions in it bel...
2024-02-13 Tumble Dryer danger, Car break ins in Carrigaline, Chef Jack does pancakes & more
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you use a tumble dryer, listen up - your clothes could burst into flames - long after you take them out..In Carrigaline, there’s a gang breaking ...
Update On Bottle & Can Deposit Return Scheme
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Damien Sreenan of 96FM news NOTE. Date for all stock to carry logo is June 1st, not May 1st Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Alternative Food Dates
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets some ideas from Kate Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Changes To Pavements A Danger To Mums & Visually Impaired
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ed Harper about how changes to the kerbs on footpaths will be a danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Paris With Love - Mairead's Living The Dream
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Corkonian Abroad Mairead Hickey who is a violinist in the City of Love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Patients Dying Before Ambulance Arrives
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Aontú leader Peadar Tobin discuss worrying new figures released recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Water/Uisce Eireann Dashes Dreams Of Ballincollig AFC
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Gordon from Ballincollig AFC who explains how he heard some concerning news over the weekend and also hears from Cllr Colm Kelleher Hosted...
Paudie Palmer Trial Collapses
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with yesterday's developments with court reporter Olivia Kelleher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Car Break-Ins Plague
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sandra about the huge amount of car break-ins that happened over the weekend which seem to involve an electronic thief kit Hosted on ...
2024-02-12 The cost of Veterinary care, Why do we sing The Fields, Getting ready for Valentines & more
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The price of veterinary care - we love our pets - but it can be a costly experience...The Fields of Athenry - why do we celebrate great sport wit...
Mums Starting WhatsApp Groups To Keep Their Kids Off Smartphones
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Clare Reynolds from a Parents For A Smartphone Free Childhood, part of a worldwide movement of parents keeping in touch to ensure their ki...
Áine Says House Insurance Is So Hard To Get For Secondhand Homes
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Áine that although she works in property it was only when she tried to get insurance herself she realized what a difficulty it was. Ho...
Worries Over Water After Euro Ruling
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to April of GAIA Filters about the recent ECJ ruling that Ireland had failed to limit some cancerous chemicals to a safe level. Hosted ...
When Doggie Has To Go To Sleep Watch The Costs!
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dolores who says grief over a pet in pain can leave you vulnerable to very high prices. He also talks to Katie from the Cork's 96FM News r...
Clampers, Have A Heart At Funeral Removals
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to James who was sad when he saw people going to a funeral removal getting their cars clamped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...