Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Listeners React To Savagery On Dublin Streets
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from listeners what they saw and felt as the riot unfolded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dublin Goes Out Of Control After Stabbing Outrage
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jonathan Byrne from FM104 and Adam Higgins from The Irish Sun about the frenzied stabbing attack in Parnell Square on Thursday and the rio...
Dublin Riot - We Came For A Concert We Feared We'd Leave In Hearses
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Margaret Horgan from Glanmire who was in Dublin Thursday night with her son to see Anne-Marie in concert when the riot broke out Hosted o...
Dublin Riot - They Were Looking For Foreigners To Attack
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Alison MacSweeney, a Cork woman now living in Dublin who came across the frightening violence in Dublin City Centre, Thursday night, and t...
The Late Late Toy Show - Will It Be Magical?
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks Toy Show with FM104's Crossy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-23 Sofa surfing with my toddler, Two Way McCurtain Street, late night coffee & more
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A month to Christmas and Lisa is sofa surfing with her two year old - while others get looked after...Two way traffic on McCurtain Street - how can it...
Two-Way MacCurtain St Needs Enforcement
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to callers about the new two-way system in MacCurtain Street and to Shane from VQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Couch Surfing With My 2 Year Old
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Lisa who has HAP but cannot find a landlord who will accept it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laszlo Nemeth Jailed For Horror Xmas Attack On Wife & Son
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Feel Safer As A Woman In Berlin Than Cork
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Holly who says that Cork needs to look at womens' street safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Horse Burial In Sacred Ground Shows No Respect
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Seán who is upset after seeing a horse buried in consecrated ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-22 Retailers Need A Break From Crime, Years Of Pain After Chemical Attack, Mary Lou In Cork & More...
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth O Callaghan hears how gangs are stressing Cork retailers, how Francis has years of treatment to come after a vicious chemical attack on his fac...
Long Road Ahead For Francis After Vicious Chemical Attack
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Costello tells Gareth about the long journey still ahead of him after losing his eye in an acid attack. GoFundMe to help Gary with medical, li...
Cork's Kindness Krew Get Award Nomination For Helping The Un-Housed
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth catches up with Roslyn and finds out what prompted the Krew to give help every Sunday and Wednesday outside the Savoy as they get nominated for...
Gary Is Going To Photograph Every Pub In Ireland For mypub.ie
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Gary Teal who is going to photo every bar in Ireland and is planning a second visit to Cork to catch up on a few more of our bars.&nbs...
Mary Lou McDonald On Health, Dáil Seats & And Alternative Budget
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Leader of the Opposition visits Cork, Gareth puts a few questions to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are The City Lights Christmassy Enough?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wyon Stansfeld tells Gareth that blue lights don't cut it when it comes to Christmas and we need something more traditional. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Clonakilty Demonstration For Palestine
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Dominic Carroll of Clonakilty For Gaza who are holding a candle-lit rally for Gaza on Sat Nov 25th 5pm in Clonakilty’s Astna Sq...
Rose Tells Gareth About A Fab Roches Stores Reunion
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth hears about last Saturday's reunion for staff of Roches Stores, the legendary Cork department store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Black Friday Bargains For Travel & Holidays
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth hears about the fantastic deals spotted by Sarah Slattery of thetravelexpert.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Give Shopkeepers A Break From Crime
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth talks to Noelle, who runs Sweetheart Sweetshop in Paul Street about the stress from anti-social and criminal gangs. Hosted on Acast. See ...
2023-11-21 Should teen discos be banned, Our dangerous streets, 24 out the door & more
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teenage discos - should they be banned for the under 14s and if so, why...Our dangerous streets - Steven says he felt safer growing up in the North du...
I Wouldn't Walk After Dark As A Man - What Must Women Feel Like?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick says he'd think twice about walking after dark and would hate to think what it feels like to be a woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Illegal Sulky Racing Must End
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheiona tells PJ that in 2023 we cannot have this cruelty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick Gave Up A Comfortable Job To Teach English In China
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Patrick McCarthy who gave up a top job in Korea to help his mother-in-law teach English to kids who needed a chance in China Hosted on Aca...
Is Leo Serious About More Prison Spaces
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner about whether bigger prisons would cut crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Should We Think About Banning Teen Discos?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paula Leonard in the wake of concern about sexual assaults and inappropriate behavior directed at teen girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Don't Ruin AirBnB Boost To Economy With Regulation Say Operators
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Máire ní Mhurchú Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation who says they help bring in money to keep other businesses afloat with tou...
What Other People Think Of Me Is "Out The Door In '24"
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mary Jane who says worrying what other people think of her is "Out The Door In '24" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
2023-11-20 Remembering Ben Dunne, to pray or not to pray, Toms crazy dream & more
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A larger than life Corkman who changed the face of Irish retail - the often colourful life of Ben DunnePrayers at Council meetings - should they be a ...
Time To Remove Prayer From Public Life?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to listeners, Cllrs Lorna Bogue, Ted Tynan and to Tim Brosnan about whether prayer should be kept out of public life and done privately. Host...
Colm Is Sitting Next To A Volcano In Iceland!
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Corkman Colm O'Herlihy who runs a music business in Iceland about life there and about the volcano that may erupt shortly! Hosted on Acast...
My Vulnerable Son Preyed On At Christmas
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah tells PJ about what happened her son last Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob From The Boatyard On His Hopes For A Resolution To Closure
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Rob from the Boatyard in Cobh about how he hopes to move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom's Alien Encounter
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ goes Roswell with Tom who has a remarkable story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remembering Ben Dunne
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, editor of Cork Beo, about a giant in Irish business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-17 Tubs Comes To Cork, Heartless Theft, A Busman With Tapas & More...
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about our new colleague, Ryan Tubridy! We hear about a heartless theft from a vulnerable young man. Ricardo the busman makes a business out o...
Heartless Theft Of Money From Vulnerable Young Man
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ger whose trusting nephew nephew had his money taken in a heartless crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tapas In Sunday's Well From Ricardo
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People are loving Tugas Tapas & Wine Bar in Sunday's Well, PJ talks to Ricardo and finds it was all an idea to help Ricardo's son. Hosted on Acas...
Such A Struggle To Get A Doctor!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Megan who had to struggle to get a GP for her daughter when she needed an MRI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Tubs Comes To Cork
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Showbiz Editor with The Irish Sun, Ken Sweeney, about the news Ryan Tubridy is back on radio with Virgin Radio and, of course, Cork's 96FM...
2023-11-16 City Centre shopping, Sulky racing, Crazy dreams & more
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will you do your Christmas shopping in Cork City Centre if not , why not ? ...Sulky racing on public roads - it’s illegal - but how do you stop...
Strange Dreams!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ and Lucy talk dreams, what do they mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Please Help Find Missing David O'Driscoll
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Tracey Kelleher about her brother Ballincollig man David, missing since November 7th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Cork's Beloved Busman's Hut To Get A Refurb And A New Home
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cork's beloved Busman's Hut (and fireman's hut!) is finally getting a refurb and a place of honor, PJ hears from Cllr Mick Finn. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Our Wedding Was The Best Of Ireland & Africa!
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Eoin and Jennifer, who star in RTE's Ring And A Prayer about how they incorporated awesome African heritage into their wedding celebration...
End Illegal Sulky Races Now - We Have The Laws
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As people are scandalized by a viral video of an illegal sulky race on the Croom Road, PJ talks to Tiffany Quinn of Animal Law Ireland who says we hav...
Let's Get Behind Cork City Creatives & Innovators
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Carole Horgan, who runs Best of Buds Flowers & Interiors and thinks that there should be a great space for young and innovative r...
Illegal Money Lenders Still Strike Fear In Cork
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr Ken O'Flynn about the kinds of threats made by illegal moneylenders to families who can't pay their crippling payments. Hosted on Ac...
2023-11-15 Fears a fued will explode, Storm Babet one month on, Spiced Beef is Pure Cork & more
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Handguns and hatchets in the front seat of a car - three shooting incidents in a week - people are scared...Storm Babet was a month ago today - in Gla...
Aisling McEvoy Flooded By Storm Babet In Copper Valley Vue Glanmire One Month On
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Aisling at her home and sees the destruction people flooded by Storm Babet are still living with and the bureaucracy they are expected to ...
Walking Backwards Is Better Than Walking Forwards!
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Izzy Showbizzy about why people are taking on the craze of walking backwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
One Month On From Floods The People Of Glanmire & Midleton Speak Out
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Fox talked to people in the two areas worst hit by the Storm Babet floods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spice Beef - Is There Anything More Cork? Is There Anything More Christmas?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to award-winning butcher Tom Durcan about a Cork favourite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RTE Cuts - Will They Work?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Kevin that maybe RTE isn't funded enough and we should look beyond "click bait" coverage while Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the I...
Firearm Discharged In Ballyvolane Overnight
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Virgin Media Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne about a worrying firearms incident overnight and to Labour Cllr John Maher about the feelin...
Insomniac? Time For Sleep
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Bridget from Lloyds who has some helpful tips to get some sleep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-14 Councillor gets a death threat, Addicted to our phones, Saving the crisps & more
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another local councillor steps aside - social media she says is at least part of the reason...Addicted to our phones - never mind the kids - us a...
Are Smartphones Ruining Our Ability To Socialize
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to journalist Jennifer Horgan about how smartphones are ruining chat and small talk and to a listener who agrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Cork DJ Steve Lynch On Running His Own Label In CA
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Steve who has come a long way from DJing in Brannigans but still loves coming home to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Students Asked For Sex-For-Rent Still
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Laura Harmon from the Irish Council for International Students who says students were asked for sex, others were scammed and a majority s...
Heroes Saved My Beautiful Cat Mollie
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sarah whose "best friend" Mollie was saved by kind strangers after an accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Death Threats To Councillors Poison Politics
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ Coogan talks to Cllr Susan McCarthy about the unacceptable insults and threats she experiences in public life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
RTE Still Needs A Bailout
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Mike who says that redundancies in RTE are sad but the company is still looking for money even after that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jerry Has Bred Dogs All His Life And Says Staffies Are Sweet
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jerry Foley who says many people don't even know how sweet Staffies can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe's Farm Crisps Saves The Beet Harvest Thanks To Kindness
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Sandra Burns from Joe's Farm Crisps who didn't find the people of Cork wanting when they needed to harvest the beet in a hurry Hosted on A...
2023-11-10 Irelands bravest schoolboy, Dental tourism, Carbon Monoxide alarms & more
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irelands bravest ten year old - Marc O Connor and his Mam remember their accident last December... Dental tourism - Joe and Trevor saved a fortune - e...
Chimney Danger
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Annette who got carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shop Local
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Shannen Butler Keane who has made the heart-breaking decision to close Leafling Mercantile in Ballinspittle about the importance of shoppi...
Please Keep Supporting Palestine
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Izz of Izz cafe after more than 1,500 people marched in Cork over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Marc's A Hero At Just 9!
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Marc O'Connor who rescued his mum and sister when they were trapped in a car and got a National Bravery Award for his trouble! Hosted on A...
Can We Handle Storm Warnings Better For Parents?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks Storm Debi to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather and asks can Yellow/Orange/Red warnings be managed to give parents better notice. Hosted on Aca...
Cork Rents Nearly €2,000 A Month
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Con Nagle of Global Properties who has ideas on how to make the housing market work better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Getting Teeth Done Abroad Worked For Us
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, of Cork Beo fame, who is very happy with the work done on his teeth abroad. Trevor joins the conversation with his story too.&...
2023-11-10 Axe Attack In Gurran, Let's Have A Xmas Lights Ceremony, Passport Photo Frustration & More...
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears about the overnight axe attack in Gurranabraher, Cork City needs a Christmas Lights ceremony but Fermoy is doing well with theirs. John Arnol...
No Photo Was Good Enough For My Passport
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Arnold about his problems getting the passport photo to accept his photo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Cork Lad Alan Has Gone From Bass Odyssey To Last Man Back In Connecticut
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Alan, who we all remember Bass Odyssey about his new life and new music in Connecticut, USA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Robbie Williams On Netflix Worth A Watch
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about Robbie Williams on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's Talia From Grá Ar An Trá To Miss Europe Continental
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Talia Murphy as she heads to Italy for Miss Europe Continental Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Axe Attack On Gurranabraher Garda Station
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent, about a surprise incident at Gurranabraher Garda Station overnight. Hosted on Acast. See...
End Of An Era As Kane Shoe Repair Calls It A Day
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with beloved Midleton cobbler Dave Kane as he looks forwards to retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack & Sarah Corbett "Will Never Heal" From Murder Appeal
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent about the extraordinary scenes towards the end of the hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Coláiste An Chraoibhín Fermoy Emergency Services Incident
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary, a concerned parents talks to PJ, about an incident in her son's school and about the prevalence of the drug "spice" in the town. Hosted on Acas...
Cork City Has No Xmas Light Switch On
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Cllr John Maher who wants a proper switch on for Cork's Xmas lights, no such problem in Fermoy though according to Cllr Noel McCarthy, the...
2023-11-09 Cocaine Cowboys, Student Union victory, Lorraine can't look at fish & more
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Casual cocaine users - do you know where your money goes - do you even care,,,MTU Students Union - if only politicians were half as good at getting th...
MTU Students Get Results After Recent Protest
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Isobel Kavanagh MTU Cork SU President on some progress made after their recent protest on public transport and other problems Hosted on Ac...
Pizza With Snake & Other Weird Food Treats
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ, Lorraine, Ross and Shane talk weird food they've eaten as Pizza Hut Hong Kong makes headlines with a new snake topping. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Garda Weapon Discharged In Lorry Chase PLUS Student/Landlord Court Case
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ catches up with Mairead Twohig from 96FM News on two local stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canaries Expert Pat Goes To Argentina
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Pat O'Neill, our Canaries expert, tells PJ what his trip to Argentina was like. See ‘Vamos Canary Islands’ on TikTok Hosted on Acast. ...
Nicola Tallant Chats About Ireland's Cocaine Cowboys
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Nicola about how drugs crime has changed a lot of Irish society. ‘Cocaine Cowboys - The Rise Of Ireland's Drug Lords’ Thu Feb 15th 202...
Catch-Up Café & Coffee Helps Others With Mental Health & Drugs
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Jack Tobin who runs the Catch-Up Cafe in Kanturk. He talks about his own recovery from drugs and why he runs the cafe with an eye to helpi...
2023-11-08 Useless Robot Trees, Smartphones in school, Passport Man is named & more
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corks Robot Trees - other cities were able to give them back - we’re stuck with them..Smartphones in school - why won’t Minister Foley just ban th...
Cork's Beloved Holly Bough
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Dolan of The Holly Bough about what we can look forward to as the Cork favourite hits the street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Cilly Says We Need A Better 245 Fermoy & Watergrasshill Bus Service
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cilly tells PJ that living in Watergrasshill means she sometimes even has to get a taxi to work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
South Africa For A Holiday
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Philip Nolan about travelling in South Africa and what it's like to holiday there Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Stabbing In Northside Of The City
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears breaking news from Virgin Media's Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne during the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Are Pop-Ups The Way Forward For Foodies?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Richard Milnes of Dillons Timoleague and Wild Hogs Food Truck fame about why so many food businesses are getting involved in pop-up e...
Should We Stop Hotel Prices Soaring For Concerts & Matches
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listener say to PJ that maybe approved hotels should be stopped from soaring prices when there's a concert or big sports event on. Hosted on Acast. S...
Will The School Phone Ban Work?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Principal Seamus O'Connor of Scoil Bríde and the National Principals Forum who understands parents concern about phones but also has some...
Robot Trees For The Chop?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about the news that evidence "robot trees" downtown make a difference to air quality is "inconclusive" to listeners and Cllr Colm Kelleher H...