Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Sir Henry's Reboot In Perth Australia!
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ian from Sir Henry's a new bar in Perth which takes its inspiration from Cork's beloved dance and rock venue Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
New Rules Says Cash Must Be Taken
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michael Healy-Rae who as well as being a TD is also a shopkeeper and we also hear listeners' views on plans to make sure some businesses t...
2024-01-23 St Dominics Ennismore, South Africa salute to our paramedics, Dirty water ruined by washing & more
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St Dominics in Mayfield is not being used to house Ukranians - follow the story as it develops...Cork’s wonderful paramedics - they’re even heroes...
Dirty Water Destroyed My Clothes
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Carol about the damage done to her clothing from dirty tap water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laid Off Over Zoom!
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite about a viral layoff video and he also asks what's the deal with new Work From Home rules Hosted on Acast. ...
3 Little Pigs Cork Style!
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Darragh about how a treat for his son turned into a a full blown production of 3 Little Pigs Rebel style. See also here Hosted on Ac...
What Happens If You Lose Your Phone?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lauren Beehan who lost her phone recently and realized she had now way to get the info she needed for the day. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Mexican Love Story!
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sonia Viridiana and John Kingston, West Cork farmers about how loved bloomed between them at a wedding in Mexico. Hosted on Acast. S...
Irish Paramedics Were So Good To My Son
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Brett from South Africa who is so impressed with how Irish paramedics helped his son after a motor accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Former Ennismore Retreat Centre To House Ukraine Refugees UPDATED
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, Cork Beo editor, Thomas Gould TD whose parliamentary question clarified the plan and takes views from callers. UPDATED to incl...
2024-01-22 Ian Bailey Dies, Less SUVs Means More Road Safety, Screaming At The Sea & More...
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about Ian Bailey with Virgin Media's Paul Byrne and with his solicitor Frank Buttimer. Catherine Conlon tells us less SUVs would help road sa...
My Toothache Was A Heart Attack But My Paramedic Brother and Youghal Firemen Saved Me!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Eithne whose bad toothache at a wedding turned out to be heart failure but her brother Kieran and Youghal Fire Brigade saved the day. We a...
Omo Is The Maine Man For Love!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Omo Adebowale about First Dates Ireland and also about his magnificant beard. See his beard site mainemanbeardgrooming.com Hosted on Acast...
Should SUVs Be Charged To Help Road Safety?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Catherine Conlon, a Public Health Doctor with HSE in Cork about the challenge posed by SUVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Death Of Ian Bailey
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ plays Ian Bailey contemplating his death, and also talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent and to Frank Buttimer, who was his socl...
LEDs Are So Dazzling
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find LEDs on cars increasingly dazzling? Mary Jane does she tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Electric Price Cuts!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent tells PJ the good news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Storm Isha Hits Cork
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up on the weekend storm with David Joyce of Cork City Council, Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather and Jim Hernan, ESB Divisional Manager in ...
Screaming At The Sea Saved My Sanity!
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Ciara McDonnell who found venting frustration by screaming at the sea so helpful she has started The Scream Club, a women's group in Cor...
2024-01-19 Change in the weather, From Ballinderry Park to Australian politics, Bambie for Eurovsion & more
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cold snap ends tonight - but trust me what’s coming after it is nasty...From Ballinderry Park to the Australian parliament - Nathan Conroy is a ...
Healthy Recipes Including Duck à La Tanora!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets yum healthy options for Ireland AM's Chef Jack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tight Times Means IncrEdible Goes Online Only & Shuts Retail Shop
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Caitlin how soaring costs mean she is shutting the retail shop soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digs Shortage Means More Couch Surfing And Dropping Out
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears about what the real effects of the digs shortage are from UCCSU's Hayley O’Connell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Big Weekend Change In Weather
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather as "batten down the hatches" weather approaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
What's It Like To Own An EV?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paula who wanted to help the environment but probably would not buy an EV again and to Allen who is a happy Tesla owner Hosted on Acast. S...
Bambie Thug - Cork's Eurovision Hopeful
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets a catchup with the Cork hope for Eurovision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comet Sighting!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from listeners about last night's dramatic comet sighting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mayfield Man Nathan Likes Oz Life So Much He Became A Mayor & Is Running For MP
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Conroy talks to PJ about the great lifestyle in Oz and how he decided to go into politics there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
2024-01-18 Aisling needs a specialist, Help us, plead Cork businesses, the bottle tax is coming & more
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
3 years just to see the consultant - Ashling is in pain and can’t even use her guide dog some days..The government says it is aware of the cost of d...
2024-01-17 SuperValue Pairc won't wash, Ireland's man in Western Australia, My sambo doubled in price & more
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The name Supervalue Park isn’t a runner - the row over Pairc Ui Caoimh is national news...They like rules here - make sure to keep them - advice for...
Waiting List Nightmares & Solutions
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ takes calls from listeners facing severe waits for treatment and to some who went abroad or are about to so they can get relief. Hosted on Acast. ...
Recycling Scheme For Cans & Bottles Adds To Hospitality Woes
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael O'Donovan of the Castle Inn and the VFI explains to PJ. He also speaks to Damien Sreenan of the 96FM Newsroom about how the scheme will work.&...
Outdoors Kids Are Happy Kids
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Deirdre McArdle about how kids have better moods when they get outdoors time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Dad Can't Get His PSC Card
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Claire whose dad is bed bound and has no way to get into the PSC office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fun Days Out For The Family
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets great ideas from Gemma Kingston of thefamilyedit.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Government Needs To Act On Warehoused Debts To Keep Our Irish Welcome
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jeff Safar Hamidi from Koto's Carey's Lane who worries that small business failures could change the way of life in our city. Hosted...
My Daughter Was Smaller Than A Bag Of Sugar
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Janel who tells the incredible story of Daisy Quinn born 12 weeks early. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
My Costly Sandwich!
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Trevor Welch who cannot get over the difference in price for the same type of sandwich between where he normally buys and what he paid on ...
Dónal Ó Caoimh & 96FM Listeners On SuperValu Páirc Uí Caoimh
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dónal, grandson of Pádraig and gets views from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Need Help After Xmas Day House Fire
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears about a heart-breaking situation form Shannan. GoFundMe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia Is A Land Of Opportunity For Me And Maybe You
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Martin Kavanagh, Ireland's consul in Perth about why so many go there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-16 SuperValue Park, Are you to blame, Solo travel & more
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a name - quite a lot it seems - Supervalue Park won’t go down well with Cork GAA fans...With restaurants closing every day - Karen says ...
Listeners Respond To SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh News
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears the views of listeners on renaming Páirc Uí Chaoimh and also hears from The Lord Mayor and Thomas Gould TD on the issue. Hosted on Acast. ...
So Kind When I Was Locked Out Of Car
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Candice about David Mulligan who helped out when she was locked out of her car. Not just once, but twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Callers On Losing Some Of Cork's Favourite Restaurants
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Karen Underwood to Annette who call for diners to support local before we lose more cherished places Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Izzy's Take On Love Island Allstars
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love Island is back with a new format that has stars from previous series and Izzy gives her take to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Some Drink Spikers Are Serial
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Georgina who had a lucky escape after her drink was spiked Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Concern On Patient Waiting Lists
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dr John Sheehan about the concerns surrounding the way waiting lists are being managed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Frederico Wants Aer Lingus To See Him Right With His Ticket
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Frederico whose plans to travel to Ireland were caught up in the Pandemic and he still hasn't got satisfaction from Aer Lingus Hosted on A...
Positivity Can Be Toxic
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Bethan O'Riordan that positivity is not always the right thing for you or for your nearest and dearest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Travel Is Great But Why Isn't The Solo Traveller Treated Better?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Roslyn Dee, columnist with the Irish Independent about the joys and niggles of travelling solo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2024-01-15 Will 2024 be a year of closures, The Cork family taking over Australia, a cold week ahead and more
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s cold out there - but do we really need to be warned by Met Eireann about a bit of frost? ...As Nash 19 and White Rabbit close their doors - is ...
CAO Help
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets tips as the CAO deadline looms from UCC's Dr Ciara Fitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Supermacs Pat McDonagh Fears One In Ten Restaurants Will Close
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Pat about the knockout round of costs hitting small businesses, especially restaurants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Crime News Roundup & Sad News On Ballincollig Man Damien Lucey
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up on crime news over the weekend with Mairead Twohig from a firearms story in Mayfield, a feud in North Cork and a robbery in a business i...
Stephen Vaughan, Of The White Rabbit MacCurtain St, On Future Of Dining Out
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the light of the weekend news of so many changes and closures in hospitality, PJ catches up with Stephen Vaughan, Of The White Rabbit MacCurtain St...
Australia Was So Good The Whole Family Went!
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Stephanie O'Flaherty who found Australia so good she encouraged her family to go there and even her parents are thinking of making the mov...
Kevin Herlihy On Wave Of Closures In Small Business
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Kevin, Cork Business Association President, about the shock wave of closures the city has seen in the hospitality sector. Hosted on Acast...
Phoneboxes Turned My Life Around
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up on the unusual story of Paul Murphy also known as phoneboxman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frost And Ice warning In Cork
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Cork braces for a cold snap, PJ asks Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Can We Solve Housing When Bus Routes Are So Mad?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martina tells PJ that as years go by bus routes have become less reliable as more stops are added and it's harder for people in Passage West to get in...
Graham Norton's New Show LOL
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and FM104's Crossy chat about Cork's own Graham Norton and the new show he's doing - LOL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Switch Your Way To Savings Of €10k A Year
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears that savings of €10k a year can be made if you switch mercilessly to better value providers from Martina Hennessy of doddle.ie Hosted on Ac...
2024-01-12 Diet Pills Nearly Killed Me, Brown Water Gave My Daughters Rashes, Phonebox Stories & More...
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lauren about the dangers of diet pills. He hears from Jessica about bad water quality that gave her daughter rashes. As phoneboxes get pha...
Diet Pills Nearly Killed Me Now I Help People Know The Dangers - Lauren Edwards
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lauren Edwards who got so ill from diet pills it motivates her to help others avoid them and recover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Brian Warfield Of The Wolfe Tones On Eurovision & On Palestine
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Brian about talk the Wolfe Tones should enter the Eurovision and also about the calls to boycott Israel and the Eurovision Hosted on Acast...
Why Not Have Your Wedding On A Farm?
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to farmer and journalist Hannah Quinn Mulligan about having a more homely wedding down on the farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Phonebox Stories
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Cork moves to digital phoneboxes, PJ hears stories from listeners about the days when phoneboxes and landlines were lifelines! Hosted on Acast. See...
Brown Water In Bath Made Daughters Break Out In Rashes
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jessica whose two daughters have rashes and to Cllr Ted Tynan who has been campaigning on water quality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
BodyWhys Is Here To Help Those With Temptation To Use Diet Pills
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ellen Jennings of BodyWhys.ie as we learn that 10 per cent of teens have tried diet pills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
2024-01-11 The taxman and tipping, Should Ireland boycott Eurovision, Let's tango & more
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Out for a bite to eat? - don’t ever use your card to add a tip - give your server cash - John explains why...Olivia says Ireland should boycott Euro...
Gaeilge With Jane!
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks teanga with Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some Callers Supporting Pope's Views On Surrogacy
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Michael and Gearoid, both of whom have reservations about Surrogacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jive & Tango For The New Year?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Morgan of corktango.com, to the famous Tom Jive and to Alexandra about taking up dancing for the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
New Tips Laws Means Taxman Takes His Share Of Tips
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to hotelier John Brennan about the new laws around tips, one of the consequences will be that tips will be declared as income and liable to t...
Why Not Take Up A Cold Water Hobby For The New Year?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to George who takes cold water baths and to Fiona who does Sauna winter swimming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Does Gaza Mean Should We Boycott The Eurovision?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Olivia O'Sullivan of Cobh Palestine Solidarity Campaign who is running a petition about why she thinks we should. Hosted on Acast. See ...
It's Outdated To Ask Teacher To Go To The Toilet Or Ban Hair Colours
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Jennifer Horgan of the Examiner about whether it's time to end school rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
2024-01-10 Pope's Surrogacy Comments Causing Hurt, Help My Family In Gaza, Saving Money On Broadband & Streaming And More...
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan hears that many are hurt by the Pope's comments on Surrogacy, Ahmad says he has to get his family out of Gaza, Adrian Weckler on sa...
My Stuff Is Missing After Moving From Ireland To Norway
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan catches up with John Kearney who packed up his possessions in Fermoy to move to Norway and has never seen them again! Hosted ...
Detox Your Home With A January Declutter
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth gets some tips from Vera Keohane of enjoyyourhome.ie to get on top of post Xmas clutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Give Schoolbook Shops A Break
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Carmel O'Regan from Cobh Schoolbooks about the importance of still supporting textbook shops following the introduction of...
How To Beat Soaring Health Insurance Costs
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Dermot Goode of totalhealthcover.ie about the plans that let you to beat the unpublicized hikes in health insurance rate...
Help My Family Escape Gaza
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Ahmad Mahdi who is trying to help his family escape the carnage of Gaza. You can help Ahmad here Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Boeing Faults Bring Me Back To The Death Of My Husband Mick Ryan
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Naoise Connolly Ryan whose husband died tragically in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Well Done Midleton CBS Primary School For Helping Boy
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Diana whose lad slipped badly in the ice but help was at hand from Midleton CBS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
LGBTQ+ Community Hurt By Pope's Surrogacy Comments
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Karen Dempsey, a celebrant with Entheos Ireland, who says many were hurt by the Pope's comments Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Cutting Broadband TV and Streaming Costs
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan gets good advice from Adrian Weckler, tech editor of The Irish Independent on cutting costs for broadband and TV. Hosted on Acast....
Scruffys Petshop Calls It A Day But Larry The Parrot Will Dance On!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Lyndon Forsythe, who sadly had to close his Dunmanway petshop but still helps Larry the Parrot be a cheeky chappie dancing...
2024-01-09 Amandas business woes, many more closures to come, says Paul, A big thanks to Mandy & more
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda had to close not one, but three businesses in Cork before Christmas - she blames Government policy.. Restaurateur Paul Treyvaud says the loss o...
Flood Of Restaurant Closures Was Bound To Happen
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to restaurateur Paul Treyvaud who as early as last May predicted the wave of closures happening now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Working With Cillian Murphy Was A Pleasure
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Gerard Kearney who could see Cillian Murphy was destined for great things when he worked alongside him on "The Wind That Shakes The...
Singapore Is Great But Good To Be Back Home Too
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lorraine on her return from Singapore with hubby Arif about the striking differences in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
3 More Childcare Businesses Closing In Cork
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Amanda who has had to close 3 childcare businesses in Cork due to financial conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Affidea To Help With Emergency Department Load Under New Deal
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Dr Chris Luke about a new deal to ease the load on stressed hospitals with Emergency cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Make Live Selfies The Passport To Porn
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Brenda Power of The Sunday Times Ireland Edition about how we regulate access to porn, which is a lot nastier than it used to be. Hosted o...
Animal Cruelty Reports Up 75%
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from the frontline from Caroline Faherty of the ISPCA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-08 Cork businesses in trouble, How to pass the NCT, A Golden Globe for Cork & more
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Baldy Barber is selling up, Tung Sing is closed - why are so many Cork businesses in trouble.. The NCT - Liam says most failures could be avoided ...
Remembering Cork's Beloved Tung Sing Patrick St
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe, an avid foodie and long-time Tung Sing customer and to Elaine who worked there after the weekend's shock announcement the Patrick St ...
Cork Glory In Golden Globes As Cillian Scoops Best Actor
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to FM104's Thomas Crosse who has all the goss about last night's awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.