Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

So Proud Of My Daughter Travelling Solo To Oz At Just 16

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Peter Hynes about his Becky, heading to Australia all on her own as part of her work with cattle shows  Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Let's Pass The NCT First Time

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to renowned motor assessor, Liam Cotter, who says it is time we had a different attitude to the NCT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Delicious Healthy Eats Means A Healthy Relationship With Food

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to chef and food blogger Ali Honour about the ways you can use January to renew your relationship with food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Breaking Blue Monday Blues & Including Doggy Too

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mark Kelly about depression and how doggy helped him go through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

End Of An Era As Baldy Barber Sells Up Shop

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael Moriarty, aka The Baldy Barber, an institution in Cork.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máirtín, His Bodhrán And His Stories in San Diego 20 Years

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Máirtín de Cógáin about his life in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-01-05 Cork Needs More Cops, Price Wars in Oil, Electricity & Food, Art Saved Me & more

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Lord Mayor Cllr Colm Kelleher says Cork City, Garda Stations should be open 24/7 . This follows recent Central Statistics Office figures s...

Getting Back To A Good Sleep Routine

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Wolfe sleepmatters.ie speaks to PJ about getting kids back to a sleep routine after the Christmas break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein files reveal high profile names

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maddie Hale TalkTV speaks to PJ about the latest information on Jeffrey Epstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art Saved Me After Son's Death

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dearbhail Connon tells PJ that after her 14 year old son died in a tragic accident she turned to art to help process her grief Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Get It Cheaper? Supermarket Price Wars, Oil & Electricity

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent personal finance editor chats to PJ about heating oil prices, electricity & supermarket price wars Hosted on Aca...

Cork’s Luas Why The Wait?

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dermot O'Leary NBRU speaks to PJ about the light rail system for Cork & anti social behaviour on the Cork-Dublin rail line Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Friends Help With New Year's Weight Loss

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin chats to PJ about how he & two friends are helping each other in a weight-loss journey over 2024.  He also gives his take on the a...

Cork Needs Cops!

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cllr Colm Kelleher about the shortage of Guards meaning it is so hard to find an open Garda Station Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

2024-01-04 Irelands unidentified dead, are wages too high, Corks filthy water & more

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irelands unidentified dead - could some of them bring closure to families of people who are missing?..The minimum wage is gone up - small businesses a...

Changes At SouthDoc

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Dr John Sheehan about changes in SouthDoc brought in to "streamline" the service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Cork Will Lose Its Character As Small Businesses Close

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Paul from 3 Little Piggies Coffee Shop about the pressures facing small businesses in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Baby Names From Hollywood and from the 4-2-1 Strategy

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Fiona Madigan about the latest trends in naming babies, some good, some bad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Families Of Missing Persons Call For A Modern Database And Search Methods

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Claire Clarke whose sister Priscilla Clarke is missing about how we could do better finding out what happened.  Hosted on Acast. See ...

Will Passport ID Rule Really Protect Kids From Porn?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 who says this may not work as well as it might seem at first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Simple Tips To Lose Weight In The New Year And Keep It Off

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets easy tips from Tony Martin of Limbo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

German Connection In The Conor and Sheila Dwyer Missing Persons Case

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent as we learn Gardai are following a German connection in the case. He also talks about news that the ...

2024-01-03 Vaping In Schools, Dear Gay Byrne, Alternatives To First Communion & More...

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan takes call on how best to stop vaping in schools, he chats with Gay Byrne's daughter, Suzy, about the letters Gay read on his radio...

What Is Happening With Cork House Prices?

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan looks at the outlook for prices in Cork with Ronan Lyons, author of the daft.ie report released recently. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Letters To The Gay Byrne Show

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Suzy Byrne about her beloved dad, Gay, and her book "Dear Gay". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

50 Inch TV Surprise For Stressed Out Mum

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Luke Kelly-Wilmot from Candy Crunch Cobh who says he seized the opportunity for a random act of kindness over Xmas. Hosted...

Gaza Protests Still Ongoing After 12 Weeks

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan looks at why support remains for the weekly protests with Martin Shiel of the CPSC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Humanist Alternatives To First Communion & Confirmation

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth chats to celebrant Geraldine O'Neill about the increasingly popular alternatives to First Communion and confirmation. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Richard Satchwell Court Appearance Plus Post Mortem Due On Man Recovered In Cork Harbour

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan hears the latest updates after a body was sadly found in Rushbrooke and also from the yesterday's court appearance by Richard Satch...

Schools & The Fight Against Vaping

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Aaron Wolfe of CBS Coláiste Éamann Rís and Peter Hyde of Edmund Rice College, Carrigaline that the law is making it h...

For Healthy Lives We Need Intuitive Eating Not "Transformations"

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Sinead Crowe of Intuitive Eating Ireland about a better way to get a healthy body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

16 Years Away From Cork In Sydney But It's Still Home

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan catches up with Mick McCarthy about life in Sydney and why Cork is still home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

2024-01-02 Book Your Holiday Escape Now, Costs Whammy For Small Business, Being Kind With Fairy Doors & More...

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is dying for a summer break so book now Eoghan Corry tells Gareth O'Callaghan. Small business helps communities thrive but it's being hit by ...

Soaring Costs For Businesses Will Hurt Rural And Poorer Areas

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Elaine Dunne of the ISME about the quadruple cost whammy that will hurt the smaller business and leave more vulnerable t...

Now Is The Time To Book Your Holiday

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan dreams of taking the next break with some ideas from Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

New Brown Bin Waste Laws Plus Fake News Threat

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Green Party Councillor Dan Boyle about the new brown bin and CCTV laws and they also look at the threat of fake news. Host...

Boy Gives Gift Of Kindness To Strangers For Xmas

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan chats to Chris, who left 10 gifts hidden for strangers over Xmas and to his mum Hazel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Doggy Maeve Triumphed Over Cruelty But Not All Dogs So Lucky

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Martina from My Lovely Horse Rescue who had to intervene to help out Maeve after unspeakable cruelty but managed to nurse ...

High Street Business Pushed To Brink By End Of Debt Warehousing

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Adrian Cummins of the Restaurant Association of Ireland about his fear that repaying warehoused pandemic debt could see lo...

Why Is The Weather So Wet???

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Alan O'Reilly of the famous Carlow Weather about the washout Christmas period and they also look at AI in forecasting.&nbs...

Get Your Soaring Grocery Bill Under Control!

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Ann-marie Gaynor (@irishbudgetingmammy On Instagram) who says her grocery bill is up 30% this year but she has worked out ...

Be The Person Who Ends Loneliness & Isolation

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Annette who recently had an experience about the importance of checking in on those who live alone. Hosted on Acast. See ...

2023-12-22 Eloping To Lapland, Vinyl Records A Hit At Xmas, Brilliant Food & Booze, Santa & More...

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eloping to Lapland for the ultimate Christmas wedding. Strong sales of records as gifts. Food and drink ideas. A chat with the big man himself. And mo...

Eloping To Lapland At Xmas

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Roisin about their special Christmas wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festive Food With Chef Jack

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets some more foodie ideas with Chef Jack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make Xmas Merry With Great Cocktails

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats cocktails with Andy Ferreira of Cask and Paladar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wren, The Strawboys & The Pipers

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Barry Cogan about the really Cork Christmas traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Santa Talks To PJ & Signs Off

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets a call with the big man himself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy Christmas Greeting

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Cork's First Citizen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinyl Revival A Big Xmas Hit

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to the legendary John Dwyer, of Bunker Vinyl Record Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smartphones For Kids - Yay Or Nay

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Bethan O'Riordan who says it's a tough decision to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lovely Xmas Vibe In Cork

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Eddie Mullins of Fitzgerald's Menswear about the vibe as we head into the Christmas Eve Weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

2023-12-21 A windy Christmas, Can we help David, Kindness is everywhere & more

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tie down those outdoor decorations - Storm Pia is coming to town..David is living in a car - lets see if we can get him something better in time for C...

Garda Shortage Hidden By Counting Specialist Units As Available

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Garda Padraig Harrington of the GRA in the light of news Cork is to get just one new Garda recruit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Penny Dinners Kids Write Letters To Santa

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Fox talks to Catriona Twomey from Penny Dinners about the letters kids living with homeless write to Santa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Red Alert For Dangerous Street Drugs

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Bernard O'Hehir about the the dangers from nitazene mixed into heroin and other street drugs in Cork.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Niamh Has No Wheelchair For Xmas Thanks To Air Mixup

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gerard, whose daughter has no wheelchair for her visit to Cork thanks to a sudden change in rules.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Living In A Car At Xmas

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to David who faces Christmas living in a car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xmas Weather Outlook

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ gets the scoop on weather for the Christmas break from Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather including the chance of a White Christmas. Hosted on Acast....

Get The Real Taste Of Xmas Cooking With Colm O'Gorman

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Colm about getting a real flavour into Christmas food with spices, Asian techniques and air fryers plus lots more. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Keep Christmas Clutter Free To Enjoy It Better

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Anne Marie Kingston of White Sage Decluttering about easy ways to stop Christmas being a clutter nightmare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Ballinhassig Residents Built Their Own Flood Defence After Getting Tired Of Waiting

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Kate who explains how residents got fed up of waiting for flood defences and built their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

2023-12-20 Finding John, avoiding Christmas tummy trouble, Reggie for President & more

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Keaveney is missing in Cork since August - his family appeals again for help to find him...Overdoing it at christmas - eat , drink and be careful...

Don't Depend On Govt Electricity Credit For Xmas

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent who says that your government electricity credit may not land until New Year Hosted on Acast. See ...

Driving An EV Is Great But Watch The Devaluation

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Weckler loves the tech and low emissions of going electric but got a shock when it came to trade in time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Reggie For President

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Reggie from The Blackrock Road who is going to take on the race for the Áras! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Don't Have A Bloaty Xmas! Watch That Tummy

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A dangerous time of year for those who have bloaty tums! PJ gets some advice from Dr Deirdre O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Here's How To Help With Information On Missing Man John Keavney

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ and John's uncle Cathal talk about how you can help with information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viv In New York Is An Irish Language Superstar

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

vivienne_in_nyc is flying it on TikTok. PJ has a Christmas catchup with an cailín teanga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Good News On Crosshaven PO

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears a bit of good news from Cllr Jack White on the future of the post office in Crosshaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

They Charged Me To Sit Down To Eat!

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael about the new trend to charge more for sitting down than taking out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-19 Adults fighting in a toyshop, my trip home is cancelled, a house fit for an ambassador & more

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two grown men fighting in a toy shop as their kids watched - what’s wrong with people...Marys Christmas trip home - cancelled literally when she was...

Dancing From Cruise Ships To The Everyman Panto

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ catches up with Phil O'Callaghan who is choreographing the Everyman Beauty & The Beast Panto but dancing has taken him other interesting places...

A Golden Globe For Cork?

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Pat Kiernan about the upcoming Globes which has a bit of local interest with our own Cillian Murphy in the running. Hosted on Acast. See...

New Gambling Laws Tread A Fine Line

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael Doyle of the Irish Sun about new laws hoping to balance helping problem gamblers with keeping our racing and breeding industry. Ho...

Child Terrified By Attack In Toy Shop

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ speaks to Audrey who witnessed a truly terrifying attack in a toy shop that left her comforting a child who saw his father pumping blood. Hosted on...

Christmas Treats Can Hurt Cats & Dogs

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Vincent Cashman of the CSPCA about how human Christmas yummies can hurt your furry friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Nollaig O'Connor Of "The Voice Fame" Home From NY

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since "The Voice" Nollaig has been working for Storyful in New York, PJ hears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stranded In London Because Of My Wheelchair

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ speaks to Mary who was told at the airport she wasn't able to fly to Cork to see her mother because of her wheelchair.  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Aerobatics First For Laura From Monkstown

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Laura Russell about how airlines handle Christmas and also about making history as Ireland's first female pilot in the Las Vegas World Adv...

2023-12-18 Why can't we get taxis? Benidorm for Christmas, It's SHARE collection time & more

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taxis - why can’t we get one when we want one - drivers give us their side of the story....Benidorm for Christmas - why Mick won’t be coming home ...

Living On A Cork ex-Lifeboat For Xmas!

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gavin, who is spending Xmas on a decommissioned lifeboat in Crosshaven complete with festive lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Hospital Overcrowding - Delayed Operations May Be Only Answer

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Colm Porter, INMO Assistant Director of Industrial Relations, about the current crisis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

One Euro Meals In Spain

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mick about the value he gets in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamp Sermons - Why I "Get" Food Poverty

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ learns from Hamp of Feed Cork the very personal reason he has an interest in working against poverty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Taxi Shortage - App Fees, Aggressive Customers

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls on why apps are among the things hindering, not helping, the taxi shortage on Xmas party nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

S.H.A.R.E. Live In Studio

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats to Lizzie and Andrew Live In Studio about the work SHARE does for Cork seniors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-15 Friendly Calls, Frugal Spender Gets No Electricity Credit , Letters For Lauren & more

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie from Friendly Calls says that they have had a very busy year making sure people who are lonely get a daily call.The current electricity credit ...

DJ’s Business Is Eggs: Store Them in the Fridge Or Not?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DJ Kelleher chats to PJ about donating thousands of eggs to charity & answers the question: store eggs in the fridge or not? Hosted on Acast. See ...

Frugal Spenders Get No Electricity Credit

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John tells PJ that some people won’t be eligible for the latest electricity credit because they are not using enough power. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Don’t Be Lonely: Would You Like A Friendly Call?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie coordinator of Friendly call chats to PJ about having a very busy year providing a daily phone call to older people or individuals who may feel...

Parking Tickets Galore On MacCurtain Street

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cllr Oliver Moran chats to  PJ after it was disclosed nearly 100 people received parking tickets on McCurtain Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Making Friends Following A Divorce

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Denise says to @pjcoogan that the MeetUp website has been amazing for making friend after moving back to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

A Corkman Combating Loneliness In Bilbao

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John speaks to PJ about living in Bilbao Spain for 23 years & how he combats loneliness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In Hospital Over Christmas: Letters for Lauren

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry tells PJ his friend Lauren has been in CUH for 13 weeks & will be in over Christmas, she would love to receive some cards. LAUREN WALSH, WAR...

2023-12-14 My best Christmas, lights out on the N40, That's not a crib & more

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best Christmas present ever - we don’t think anyone will top Jamie Anns story. Lights turned off on the N40 - who’s bright idea was that? .. W...

Cabbie Wouldn’t Take My Daughter

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frances tells PJ that a taxi driver refused to take her daughter's fare and told her to walk as it’s only around the corner. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

I'll Protest Unless We Get A Crib

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen tells PJ she will protest on Christmas day over no crib in her local church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t Be On Your Own At Christmas

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan tells  PJ that after retiring he did everything to keep busy but was still alone, this changed when he came up with a 5 point plan to bea...

Road Lights Off Is It The Environment Or Safety?

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Senator Jerry Buttimer tells PJ while he understands environmental issues, what about road safety & Mick says people are driving dangerously becau...