Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Episodes
Youth outreach with EMC
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Miko from Electronic Music Council on how DJing workshops empower young people in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Cork Task Force update
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government say “People do not like the word ‘task force’ in Cork — we are kind of fussy — so they are looking for a different title beca...
Tourism in Cobh
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fota Wildlife Park is closed due to a bird flu outbreak John Gately from the commodor hotel in Cobh offers some tourism alternatives in East Cork. Hos...
Cormac O'Sullivan St. Vincent de Paul
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Regional co-ordinator for St. Vincent de Paul, Cormac O'Sullivan who warns that families are under growing pressure as grocery inflati...
Crosshaven car break-ins
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Residents of Crosshaven are urged to report incidents of break-in and share CCTV footage, PJ is joined by counsellor Audrey Buckley along with residen...
2025-10-22 Polling Cards for the dead, Internet outages, Credit Union mortgages & more
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Election day is Friday - but why are so many dead people getting a polling card...Why did so many apps go down this week - could it happen again..Cred...
Trevor Welch / Cobh Ramblers
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Football correspondent Trevor Welch reacts to the shock exit of Cobh Ramblers manager Mick McDermott just before a crucial play-off clash. Hosted on A...
Electoral Commission
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Dawson from the Electoral Commission talks voter engagement and what’s next for elections in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Elevate Credit Union
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roy McKnight shares news with PJ from Elevate Credit Union and its connection to community fundraising efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Ballincollig Casino
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy in Ballincollig as national planners approve a casino against local opposition — Cllr Joe Lynch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Heather Humphreys
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presidential candidate Heather Humpries joins PJ live in studio ahead of polling day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Internet Outage
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Cybersecurity expert Ronan Murphy who explains the massive internet outage that took down Amazon, Snapchat, banks, and more. Hosted on...
Cork Simon
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cork Simon Community celebrates a financial turnaround and a year of record support amid rising homelessness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Adam Higgins
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined on the show by Political Editor Adam Higgins breaks down the final presidential debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
2025-10-21 Safety at Halloween, Megans Endometriosis agony, Hectors new travel show & more
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween costumes for the smallies - safety first - why so many things have been taken off the market...Endometriosis -Megan missed her best friends ...
Nicola Tallant on ‘Groomed’
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Investigative journalist Nicola Tallant, who discusses the disturbing story of Jonathan Creswell — abuse, manipulation, and murder i...
Endometriosis
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie O'Keefe from the news room spoke to Megan Wlash Farrell about her powerful story on living with endometriosis and the long road to a diagnosis. ...
Alcohol-Free Bar
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bar with no booze? Steve Guiney introduces Cork’s first alcohol-free bar ‘Saor’ opening just in time for Jazz Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
The Pie Guys
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pie Guys go viral! Tim O’Kennedy joins PJ to talk about the Food Review Club visit that’s brought massive attention to their famous pies. Host...
Hector Ó hEochagáin
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ was joined live in studio by Hector, who talks about his wild new TG4 travel series 'Hector OZ/NZ' and the epic adventures Down Under that await vi...
CCPC Halloween Toy Safety
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show PJ discusses over 25,000 unsafe Halloween toys and costumes pulled from Irish shelves and how to keep your kids safe this spooky season. H...
2025-10-20 No to the incinerator, School bus fiasco, The Lough has a killer & more
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again - lower harbour residents gear up for another fight against an incinerator in Ringaskiddy….School buses in West Cor...
Dursey Island Dive
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orlando Duke discusses the unique dive operations from Dursey Island Cable Car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ballyhooly Road Speed Concerns
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Eccles pushes for traffic calming after a near-miss incident on the Ballyhooly Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Life Rings Vandalised in Cork
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to David Varian from Cork City Missing Persons warns of the life-threatening impact of stolen life buoys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
School Bus Fiasco in West Cork
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Collins TD slams Bus Éireann as Kilcoe students are left without transport despite empty buses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Garda Recruitment & Cork’s Shortfall
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Sinn Féin TD Donnachadh O'Laoighre to chat about, despite national recruitment drives, Cork continues to lose Gardaí year after year...
Ringaskiddy Incinerator Update
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ is joined by Cuncellor Audrey Buckley on a €200m expansion plan for Cork’s waste-to-energy incinerator reignites controversy in Ringaskiddy. Ho...
Rebel Wheelers
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cork-based inclusive sports club is making waves nationally. PJ speaks to Rowena Sweeney about their nomination for a Good Causes Award. Hosted on...
Antoinette Burke - Katie had her appointment.
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie had her appointment and her mother Antoinette gave us a brief update on how it went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Should Daylight Saving Time End?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With clock changes looming, PJ is joined by Sean Kelly inviting listeners to weigh in on whether it’s time to scrap the tradition. Hosted on Acast. ...
Sex for Rent
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears of an alarming issue affecting vulnerable renters, particularly international students. He's joined by Brian Hearne to explore the extent of ...
Bird Flu Outbreak at Fota Wildlife Park
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the park now closed, PJ hears the latest on containment efforts and concerns from nearby poultry farmer Nigel Sweetnam. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2025- 10-17 Implications from Bird Flu, Should Clocks go Back, Sex for Rent Bill & Much More
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bird flu closes Fota Wildlife Park, calls grow to scrap Daylight Saving Time, and we dive into the shocking reality of “Sex for Rent.” Plus, Rebel...
2025-10-16 Supporting small business, My lads are thriving in special school, 25 years of the NCT & more
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small business - yes, that idea you have - it could be big and the help is there to get started...Carrigaline Special school - Jamie says his boys are...
Heart check figure are down
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Foran joins PJ to offer advise on keeping your heart healthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Picture of a lifetime
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One moment stole the spotlight during Ireland’s clash with Portugal last Saturday, Caoimhin Kelleher’s stunning penalty save against none other th...
Alarms raised over speeding in neighbourhoods
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Eccles joins PJ to discuss Cork city’s northside reidents sounding the alarm over speeding in their neighbourhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Is your car winter ready
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Road Safety Authority is marking 25 years of the National Car Test andd COO of the RSA Brendan Walsh is using the milestone to issue a timely wint...
More on Carrigaline Special School
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Jamie Dunne who has 2 boys attending Carrigaline Community Special School and they are very happy there, and want to talk about their exp...
National Women’s Enterprise Day
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara McGee joins PJ on The Opinion Line today to Women’s Enterprise Day is back this Thursday, October 16th, with a big event in Little Island. Ho...
2025-10-15 Suspended from school, Would you recognise Sepsis, A hula hoop festival & more
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
School suspensions in Carrigaline - what’s going on? Surely there’s a better way...Sepsis - would you know the signs that somebody is dangerously ...
Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) has been established by the Minister for Health.
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Kearney of Martone Irish Gay Dads joins PJ to discuss the new Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Regulatory Authority has been established by th...
Do you know the signs of Sepsis?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On The Opinion Line PJ is joined by James Corcoran and Kim Wyse who shares their powerful stories, featured in the documentary 'Sepsis: A Story of Los...
Whats the most unusual Dog name you have heard of?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pauline Padlo DogsTrust PR & Communications Manager Dogs Trust Ireland joins PJ to find out what you call your pet dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Sitting the leaving cert with dyslexia
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Gunn joins PJ to talk about her son Dylan who has Dyslexia and the Leaving is getting closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Mother of girls with autism and has an intellectual disability suspended
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the opinion Line, PJ Coogan speaks to Aisling, the mother of a 16 year old autistic girl who has had three different teachers in a month at Cork sp...
2025-10-14 Something Must Be Done About Spiking, Cork School TV Superstars, Eating Disorder Recovery & More...
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears how we could catch more people who spike drinks, chats with the principal of a Cork school that had a TV series made about it, learns tips fo...
The Thread & Treasure Trade Clothes Trade
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage tells PJ how her corporate past fuels her sustainable fashion present and her new community event, the Thread & Trea...
Cork's Turkey Farmers On Edge About Avian Flu
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Robbie Fitzsimons of East Cork Ferry Farm which has been put on lockdown to prevent the birds catching Avian flu Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Rugby Player Darragh Fleming On Meal Packing Day In UCC, Pivoting To Zambrero & Weekend Rugby
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former rugby player Darragh Fleming tells PJ about pivoting to his food business Zambrero, getting interested in helping food aid and even looks ahead...
Think Smart - Let's Raise Savvy Kids and Keep Hackers at Bay
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We teach our kids not to talk to strangers — so why do we forget that rule online? Aoife Noone talks to PJ about protecting children, businesses, an...
Just Treat People With Eating Disorders As People - Don't Obsess On Food With Them
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Megan Devaney who lived with an eating disorder and now helps and educates others about healthier ways to look at their body Hosted on Aca...
Wednesday Is Walk To School Day
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Aengus Kennedy about a move to get more schoolkids walking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Rebel Education - Corks School TV Superstars
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats with Paul Burke principal of Carrigaline Commnunity School about the warm reaction to VMTV's "A Rebel Education" which airs Sundays at 8pm H...
Dr Chris Luke On How To Fight Drink Spiking
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We need a joined up approach to fight spiking Emergency Medicine columnist, author and host of Irish Medical Lives podcast Dr Chris Luke tells PJ Coog...
Drinks Spiking We Need Proper Protocols To Catch The Criminals Who Do It
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus McGrath TD tells PJ that a recent spiking of someone he knows shows that Emergency Rooms need protocols to help victims recover and preserve ev...
2025-10-13 What Age Can Kids Walk To Shops Alone? Susan's Story Of Love For Temple Street, Great Tips From Cork City Fire Brigade & More...
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ asks what age would you let kids walk to school or the shops alone hears Susan's story of how Temple St saw her family through rough times when her...
Get Your Act Together For The Local Property Tax Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ gets some handy tips from auctioneer Johanna Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rural LGBT Life Can Still Be Very Lonely
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Killian who works in rural outreach for the Gay Project about the different experience of LGBT life in the countryside Hosted on Acast. Se...
Together Against Fire - Great Tips From Firefighters Cathal & Ger For National Fire Week
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Firefighters Cathal Murray and Ger Dolan have some great tips for fire safety and getting the most from alarms as we start National Fire Safety Week R...
Susan Was Two Weeks Into Her Second Pregnancy When Her Husband Gerard Died In Her Arms And Temple Street Hospital Were So Supportive
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife & Ciara Jane from Blarney are the faces of this year's Trick Or Treat For Temple Street. PJ talks to their mum Susan about how the hospital ...
Free Plants & Full Hearts - Elise Is Planting Her Grandfather's Legacy
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears Elise is sprouting joy around Youghal by giving away money plants cultivated from her grandad's plant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
I Don't Want Bubblewrap Kids But I Was Terrified Sending My Kids To The Shop!
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats about the right age to let your kids walk to the shops or the library to Niamh O'Reilly who wrote about recently in the Irish Independent Hos...
Sadness In Doneraile
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tells PJ about the shock death of Barry Daly in Doneraile over the weekend and looks at some other crime news over th...
One in Four Pregnancies End in Loss - The Hidden Truth In The Workplace
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Prof Keelin O'Donoghue about efforts being made in the workplace. See also pregnancyandinfantloss.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2025-10-10 Katie Gets Appointment After Mum Went Public, Mary Says No To Incinerator, Protect Retail Workers From Aggression & More...
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears that after her mum's appeal on the show yesterday Katie moves one step closer to getting her hip fixed with a new appointment, Mary from CHAS...
Laughing Yoga And DJ NatMac - A Great Way To Boost Your Mood
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to DJ NatMac about The Connection Cure happening tomorrow Sat Oct 11th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do Otters Hold Hands As They Sleep?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ finds out a lot about our otter friends from Gill Weyman of the Nature Network who will be chatting about them next Thu in County Hall. See also he...
Jess Feeney On Women And Weightlifting And Being The First Woman To Represent Ireland At In Las Vegas
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ chats to Jess about the competition and how popular weights are as women turn towards a healthier lifestyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Paying Through The Nose Because I Want To Learn How To Heal
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lilian wants to learn medicine because Ireland is short of doctors but faces incredible costs compared to other countries forcing her to work all the ...
St Gabriel's Parents Fear After SNA Shortage Letter
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Deirdre who says parents are worried that limitations caused by an SNA shortage will become the new normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Youghal's Saviors Are Neighbors With Pagers As CRITICAL Relaunches Community First Responders
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Edward Walsh from CRITICAL and Patrick McCarthy, Coordinator of Youghal CFR, about the First Responders who saw 3 emergencies on their fir...
Four Years Clear And Kim Tells Her Breast Cancer Story Of Starting Over
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After breast cancer, surgeries, and chemo, Kim from Douglas tells PJ she learned what real recovery feels like — and how hope can grow back stronger...
Light Up The Lough For Mental Health Day
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Lisa Towler about their plans for tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CHASE Get Ready To Fight An Incinerator Plan In Cork Harbor Again
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary O'Leary from CHASE tells PJ why they are resisting renewed interest in building an incinerator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Let's Have A Law To Protect Retail Staff From Aggression
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Valerie who backs a law calling for protection for shopworkers and to Jane who describes the affect an aggressive encounter can have. Hos...
Some Good News For Antoinette And Daughter Katie Who Is Waiting For Surgery 14 Years
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears that after speaking out on the show yesterday within an hour a crucial appointment was sorted. So, a step forward at least! Hosted on Acast. ...
2025-10-09 Taoiseach Lives To Fight Another Day, Posh Spice On Eating Disorders, Maire Cassidy Thriller & More...
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Billy Kelleher MEP about last night's crunch Fianna Fáil party meeting on the Taoiseach's handling of the Presidential campaign, hears ho...
What We Never Knew About Posh Spice
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks about Victoria Beckham's new Netflix Docuseries which showed surprisingly vulnerable sides with Sinead Dalton, Evoke Online Contentent Editor...
Antoinette's Fight Goes On For Her Daughter Katie After Taoiseach Meetings
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ hears from Antoinette that not much progress has been made since she doorstepped the Taoiseach outside a meeting a month ago Hosted on Acast. See a...
Writer Leona Forde On The Cork Chaos Of Milly McCarthy
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Leona Forde joins PJ to chat about Milly McCarthy & The Haunted House HulllaBOOloo, how a bedtime story for her daughter grew into one of I...
Dr Maire Cassidy Chats To PJ About Her New Thriller
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former state pathologist turned superb writer talks to PJ about her new book "Deadly Evidence" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Butter, Community, and TikTok Bringing Generations Old Skills To Newcomers In Mealagh West Cork
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Elanor Fitzgerald about the Mealagh Valley Heritage Keepers who are in for a Heritage Council Award for keeping old skills alive by lettin...
Celebrity Traitors - Will The Professionals Be Better?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Órla O'Donovan about Celebrity Traitors which features names such as Alan Carr, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross and Charlotte Church Hosted on...
There’s No Health Without Mental Health” — Dr. Susan Brannick on Why Awareness Still Matters
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As World Mental Health Day approaches, AWARE’s Dr. Susan Brannick joins PJ Coogan to unpack Ireland’s ongoing struggle with anxiety, depression, a...
Cork Luas Consultation Results
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was a large, enthusiastic and thoughtful response to the call for ideas about Corks planned Luas and Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Cap...
A Big Untapped Moneyspinner For Cork - Let's Bid For Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crowds the size of an All-Ireland every day. It's a no-brainer for making money and building prestige and culture Cllr Shane O'Callaghan tells PJ Host...
Some Softening In House Prices In MyHome Report - A Good Thing?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Geary, MD of MyHome.ie, talks about the latest report which shows some softening in prices but also that you need to borrow eight times average...
MEP Billy Kelleher On Last Night's Tough Fianna Fáil Party Meeting On Jim Gavin Episode
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'I’d Go Back’ Freed Corkmen Paddy O'Donovan & Tadhg Hickey Vow To Keep Fighting For Gaza After Israel Detention Ordeal
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Paddy and Tadhg who were detained by Israeli forces while trying to bring relief goods to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Hosted...
2025-10-08 A Disappointing Budget 2026? Back In Cork After Israel Detention, Lego Problem Solving & More...
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ takes calls on Budget 2026, hears Paddy O'Donovan and Tadhg Hickey say they'd go back to deliver relief supplies to Gaza even after Israeli detenti...
Snapchat New Charges
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Snapchat are going to charge for Memories, PJ asks Martin Meany from goosed.ie if we depend too much on the cloud for memories Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Your Friend My Friend - A New Singles Way
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Samantha Keating about her new dating idea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lego As A Building Block To Solve Problems
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Briony Supple a Facilitator and Pro Trainer of the LEGO® Serious Play® tells PJ how a handful of Lego bricks can solve problems that need creative t...
What Did UCC Law Student Amy Tell The Youth Advisory Conference About Irish Concerns For The Future
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to Amy O'Brien who recently addressed the YAC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vintner President Michael O'Donovan From The Castle Inn On Budget 2026
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ asks Michael if the news on 9% VAT will be enough to save some bars that are under pressure and puts other Budget 2026 points to him Hosted on Acas...
Christopher O'Sullivan FF On Budget 2026
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Cork FF Front Bencher Christopher O'Sullivan who gives the Government view on yesterday's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Money Doctor Tips On Your Budget
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ talks to John Lowe, otherwise known as The Money Doctor, about the changes people will see after Budget 2026 yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF On Budget 2026
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PJ speaks to Cork SF Front Bencher Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire who gives the Opposition view on yesterday's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...