Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Gareth Hears Pet Tales From Listeners

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After all the talk of spoiling pets and Santa Paws, Gareth hears some great stories about naming pets and spoiling pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Santa Paws Is Coming To Town With A Little Help From CSPCA

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fur babies have Santa too, Gareth hears from Vincent Cashman of the CSPCA and Vincent is all excited for Dec 9th/10th when Mr Paws will be in residenc...

Mayfield Says Goodbye To "Tombstone" Welcome Sign

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Talks to Cllr Joe Kavanagh about Mayfield getting a more welcoming Welcome sign.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Good News On Flight Refunds

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Eoghan Corry, Editor at Air & Travel Magazine, about new rules that should make flight refunds easier Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Successful Poster Campaign Against Spiking

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth talks to Hayley O'Connell-Vaughan, Communications & Engagement officer with UCC Student Union, about their successful poster campaign on sp...

2023-12-01 Remembering Shane McGowan, Let's Stop Drink Spiking, Cyprus Life Is Brilliant & More...

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners tell Shane McGowan memories to PJ and he talks to Shane's friends and those who worked with him. 'Tis the season to stamp out drink spiking....

Listeners Remember Shane McGowan

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with listeners who met Shane McGowan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coca-Cola Truck Xmas Light Display In Shane's Garden

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Kilworth, near Fermoy, Shane has a rather special Christmas Lights display based around the beloved Coca-Cola truck as he tells PJ. See the lights ...

PJ Talks To Rosa Walsh Cork's Jiu-Jitsu Hero

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of a major comp PJ catches up with Rosa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Adams On His Friendship With Shane McGowan

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gerry Adams who was a good friend with the late Shane McGowan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myles Gaffney On Shane McGowan's Influence & His Support of The Birmingham 6

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Myles Gaffney, Cork singer/songwriter, talks about Shane McGowan as poet and also his support of The Birmingham 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Singer/Songwriter Roy Buckley Remembers Shane McGowan

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cork singer/songwriter Roy Buckley about some of the great songs we remember Shane McGowan for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Ken Sweeney, The Irish Sun, Remembers Shane McGowan

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Ken, The Showbiz editor of The Irish Sun, about the late music legend.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Girl In Cyprus!

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not that many Cork people move to Cyprus but that is starting to change and it's a great place to live Trish Browne from Youghal tells PJ about taking...

Holiday Booking Scam

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Clara about a different type of scam hitting hoidaymakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean O'Neill From Burning Embers & Henry's On Shane McGowan

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean O'Neill chats to PJ about being in the band Burning Embers who played support to Shane McGowan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Let's End Drink Spiking

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Mike, who works in venue security and to Mary Crilly of sexualviolence.ie about the need for both venues and partygoers to think about spi...

2023-11-30 Marys huge electric bill, College Christmas, Men need to step up & more

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary got the fright of her life - her electric bill went up 500 quid - in two hours.. It’s college Christmas Day - Eddie says have your fun - but pl...

Electricity Bill Glitch Warning

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary warns people that a technical glitch may mean you get a whopper of an electricity bill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

We Remember Sandra's Dad Jim

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sandra, whose dad passed away and we remember her love and care for her dad which featured on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Special Treat For Childrens Club Kids

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday was a special Childrens Club treat day for important kids. Steven Fox was there to talk to the kids and the adults! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Help Gaza AND Homeless People

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Donogh who has a great idea to help the two problems on most peoples' minds at the moment, the suffering in Gaza and the people living wit...

Puska Must Serve His Jail Term In Ireland

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Tracey Tully mum of murdered boxer Kevin Sheehy who says Josef Puska must be made serve his whole jail term in Ireland unlike the murder...

The Juggle Is Real For Working Mums

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Caroline Reidy that the struggle of being a sandwich carer piles on the pressure, but new laws might offer a bit of relief too! Hosted o...

O'Crualaoi Butchers Take On Former Butchers Block Staff

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Francis Twohig about a great bit of good news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-29 How George hooked a scammer, Sulky racing is a dangerous scourge, from 96FM to the Costas & more

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Saved by the swipe - how George Hook caught a sophisticated scammer in the nick of time...Sulky racing - it’s out of hand says John and nobody seems...

Tapas Wine & History At heycostatours.com

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Gina, who also used to work here in 96 about her new life in the Costa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turtles Toby & Maya Get Some Love After Getting Lost In Ireland

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Kevin Flannery of Dingle Oceanworld who had only just got Toby The Turtle Safe home when Maya popped up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

George Hook On Almost Getting Scammed

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from George how random events added to the credibility of a fraud caller as he warns other just because it makes sense you get the call, don'...

Woodpecker Power Cuts

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks woodpeckers to Paul Moore of Birdwatch Ireland as we hear about the damage to electricity poles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Sulky Race Danger Not Taken Seriously By Government

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from John O'Callaghan of Dog Advocacy Ireland who is not happy that laws are broken with impunity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Midleton Parents Have No Creche Spaces After Storm Babet

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Aoife, a Midleton parent, about the difficulties she and others face after First Steps had to close.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Wedding Dresses Through The Ages

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats some wedding history with Michelle O'Mahony, history consultant and Gwen McGuirk, film costumier The Dress — Three Centuries of Weddin...

2023-11-28 My city was unsafe so I left, off on holidays means off the team, We are not alone & more

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa left Ireland because she felt unsafe - and says last week in Dublin proves she was right..No holidays or you’re off the panel - are some GAA...

"Medical Menopause" After Hysterectomy Was Hell

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Jenny about the ordeal after hysterectomy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are GAA Clubs Taking Club Rules Too Far For An Amateur Sport?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michael Verney of the Irish Independent and Joe Seward, local sports commentator, as outrage followed the harsh rules in one GAA Club Host...

I Don't Feel Safe In Ireland Due To Racist Thugs

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Vanessa who moved to the UK after getting threats on public transport. She says policing there is way stricter. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Heroic River Rescue

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to William Ross and Farid Langens who dived in to rescue a woman whose car entered the water in Cork yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Thugs Abused Us When We Marched For Our Children

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Rebecca who says thugs abused mums protesting outside the Dáil for more help for their disabled children.  Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Why Don't They Protest When An Irish Man Harms An Irish Woman?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Antoinette who says she is annoyed with men who protest when a foreigner harms an Irish woman but don't protest when it's harm done by an ...

2023-11-27 Filthy tap water, Corks Toy Show kids, Sexy Cabbage & more

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s wrong with our tap water - reports of filthy water from all over the City..The Toy Show - Patrick Kielty gets a big thumbs up from the toughe...

Horror Faced By Hospital Patients In Gaza

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ chats with Prof Nick Maynard about what has happened in Gaza Hospitals since October 7th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Be Kind! We Made A Business Of It!

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Callers On Water Quality Throughout The City

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks calls from northside and southside on dirty water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yuno Energy Price Cuts May Spark Leccy Price War

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent about the price war that seems to be emerging in electricity for the home. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Late Late Toy Show A Success For Cork And Kielty!

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to new Cork TV stars Lottie and Sophia who were on the Show Friday night and to Shirley who thinks it was the making of Patrick Kielty as pre...

2023-11-24 Stabbing Tragedy, Riots In Dublin, Late Late Toy Show & More...

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ takes calls from witnesses to yesterday's stabbing tragedy and the subsequent riots, he talks to Jonathan Byrne from FM104 and Adam Higgins from Th...

They Knew What They Were Doing They Went In There To Cause Trouble

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Cillian Harford whose viral TikTok Live coverage of the riot included images of squad cars set on fire and masked thugs dressed in black. ...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...