Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

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

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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

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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...

GAA Clubs Start Getting Tough On Vaping

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Michelle whose GAA club has banned vaping even outdoors about why they did it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

2023-11-07 School bathroom row in Cobh, accomodation costs for Springsteen, Gers cancer journey & more

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A school bathroom with no door - anyone can see in - what about privacy? ..Springsteen is sold out next May - but if you want to stay over it’d...

Ger O'Brien: My Prostate Cancer Story

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ger O'Brien chats to PJ about being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2020 & how his treatment has been since. Hosted on Acast....

My ADHD Diagnosis Made Me Want To Help Others

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Olympio chats to PJ about Oasis his invention to help people with ADHD  which has seen him shortlisted for the James Dyson award Hosted on A...

Single & Ready To Mingle Walks

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Korina Duffy chats to PJ about why she set up EcoFit after hating dating through apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Wife Can’t Get Out Of Gaza

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mahmoud Shaladan tells PJ he tried to get his wife but failed as the taxi driver wouldn’t travel to North Gaza,  Mahmoud is an Irish Citizen he...

Doors Taken Of School Toilets

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Antoinette tells PJ that the main bathroom doors have been removed from her child's school, she is worried about minors and their privacy & Mary t...

Sineads House Swap Idea Giving Mums Affordable Safe Holidays

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Canney tells PJ about her idea where families swap homes to have holidays   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

2023-11-06 Why the Martens could walk free, Dogs and fireworks, the Aurora over Cork & more

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy and Molly Martens - they killed a man but they could go free... Deirdre’s dog is self harming because of fireworks going off night after night...

Convincing New Scam Hits People for €25k

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Weston warns PJ of a scam that has seen a number of Irish lose €25,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Passion For Pastries Brought Success For Norma

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Norma Kelly tells PJ that they & other establishments are opening their kitchens for people who would like to see what it's like to work in the ho...

Extraordinary Jason Corbett Case Appeal In North Carolina

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Riegel chats to PJ from North Carolina about the latest in the Martens sentence hearing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

I Paid Back My Debts From Gambling

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Collins speaks to Pj about how his gambling addiction got him a suspended sentence for stealing money from Cat Haven  but now he is rebuildi...

Brenda Dennehy Takes On NYC

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Dennehy chats to PJ from NYC about taking part in the New York Marathon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How I Captured The Northern Lights In Cork

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shaunagh O'Connell Photographer chats to PJ about taking photos of the northern lights using a camera & camera phone Hosted on Acast. See ac...

2023-11-03 Breaking the Law At Teenage Discos, Northside Lad Does Well In Oz, Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland & more

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teens filming their friends kissing at discos & posting to social media is breaking the law PJ tells parents, Northside lad Mike Bowen came from h...

Teen Discos Crack Down On Recording Clinches With Phones

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ warns parents teens taking photos of their friends kissing and posting them is image abuse & against the law following a warning from a disco o...

Nell Is A Top Chef At Just 20! See Her At The Cork and Kerry Food Market

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Nell McCarthy, already a top chef at just 20, about how passion drove her to the top. See Nell at The Cork and Kerry Food Market, Cork Cit...

Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Williamson chats PJ about being chosen as Mr Cork & his hope of going all the way to being crowned Mr Ireland  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Northside Lad Does Well In Oz Via Eurovision

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bowen speaks to PJ about moving from Cork’s Northside To Australia & inventing televoting used by the Eurovision  Hosted on Acast. See...

Aaron The Breeze Hill, Cork’s Cueman

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Hill speaks to PJ about his meteoric rise playing snooker    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Minimum Wage Hike Wipe Out Small Business

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Publican Danny Collins chats to PJ about his fear minimum wage increases could see small businesses close. While Mary says young people shouldn’t ge...

My Family Wiped Out During Gaza Atrocity

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish tells PJ he lost his three daughters & niece in 2009 & 22 other family members in the Gaza atrocity of 2023  Hoste...

2023-11-02 Don’t ban some dog breeds, Young people miss out on minimum wage, Storm Ciarán hits Jersey & more

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vicious dog attacks some have called for a ban a dog behaviourist tells us why there is no need, Under 18’s only get 70% of the minimum wage, i...

Travel: Oversold, Standby Flights & Lost Luggage

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eoghan Corry chats to Pj about overbooking, standby flights and lost luggage which have caused so much stress for air travellers Hosted on Acast. See ...

Jersey Storm Report - A Cork Favourite Destination

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason King Channel 103 chats to PJ about the damage Storm Ciarán has brought to Jersey   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Are You Being Charged Too Much In Rent

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vinny Glennon speaks to Pj about the way he is hoping to bring transparency to the rental market via his website How Much Rent Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Joy To Fear When The Motherhood Penalty Hits Your Pay

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Walshe employmum chats to  PJ about the penalties mothers can face during their working life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Earn As You Learn Apprenticeships Are Great

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apprentice Of The Year Hazel Johnston tells PJ, thats apprenticeships offer people practical job experience & you get paid while learning. Hosted...

Is Leo Varadkar Right About Not Banning Bully Dogs?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Griffin Dog Behaviourist chats to PJ following a number of dog attacks which have seen people receive serious injuries  Hosted on...

Cork Acro Need A New Home After Floods

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil from Cork Acro Gymnastics Club tells PJ that they are looking for a new home since they were flooded during storm Babet. Hosted on Acast. Se...

2023-11-01 Whitegates flood woes, why am I on standby, we need happier TV & more

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flooded nine times in two weeks - the people of Whitegate demand answers from Irish Water...If you book and pay for a flight in May, why are you on st...

Cork’s Only Female Chimney Sweep

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marion speaks to PJ about how she became a chimney sweep & how people should take care of their chimneys   Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Birthday Celebrations Ruined By Airline

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Georgina tells Pj that her dads birthday was ruined when luggage & medicine didn’t arrive after getting on an oversold flight that they booked b...

Vacant Homes In Cork Some Shocking Facts

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Johnson from Cork Simon tells PJ there are 3000 vacant rental homes in Cork, with one in five long term vacant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Your Coastal Home Could Be Lost

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline O'Doherty Environment Correspondent at the Irish Independent tells @pjcoogan a new policy could force people to abandon coastal homes &a...

Beauty & The Beast, Catherine Mahon-Buckley & PJ

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Mahon-Buckley tells PJ it’s her 29th pantomime & they will be back in the rehearsal room for this Christmas on Monday.  Hosted on...

Let’s Stop Teen Vaping

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Garrett McGovern chats to PJ about how a recent survey found more than a third of people aged 13 to 16 currently vape Hosted on Acast. Se...

2023-10-31 Storm Ciaran is coming, Brawling at the Bingo, Accidents at home & more

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back - and I’m fine - but let's talk about accidents at home - Dr Chris Luke has seen it all....The brawl at bingo loco - eyewitness Liam says...

From Cork To Phantasma Com & Spooky Nights On Spike Island

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Barcoe chats to PJ about her experiences of working with Paranormal Researchers Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Brawling At Bingo Loco

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ hears from a eye witness that saw the fighting take place at Bingo Loco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ's Back & Unusual Accidents That Send You To A&E

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ tells Dr Chris Luke about his accident which sent him to hospital & ask what other unusual injuries as he seen  Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Cork Airport: The Strange Things Found In Lost Property

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Holland from Cork Airport chats to PJ about the new winter schedule & the strange things that have been found lost property Hosted on Acast...

Storm Ciarán It's Time To Prepare

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan O’Reilly Carlow Weather speaks to PJ about what we can expect during the rest of this week especially if you live in flood areas Hosted on Aca...

The Big Secret Behind Christmas Markets

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clodagh chats to PJ about the difficulties of getting a pitch at mini & Christmas markets  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

I Need Help Urgently For My Son

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PJ talks to Sarah about her son who who desperately needs help in respite but finds none available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

2023-10-27 It's Samhain, Sea Life Is Our Joy, Pumpkin Pie & More...

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Mia about Samhain and the Occult. We hear about Ireland's marvellous sea life from Ken O'Sullivan. Jack O'Keefe gives pumpkin and ...

I Love Samhain & The Irish Occult Traditions

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Mia about this special time of year when the veil is thinnest and we can connect, protect, reflect and remember.  Hosted on A...

Ken Films Whales, Dolphins And All The Sea Life

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Ken O'Sullivan who does a marvelous job making documentaries about sea life in advance of his appearance at the Everyman Nov 1st f...

Protect Those Precious Pooches At Halloween

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea gets good advice from Esther Ring of Top Barkz about a scary time of year for doggies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Taxi Drivers Want Action on Fake Taxis

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea takes calls with taxi drivers who have some good safety advice to make sure the taxi you get has a proper taxi driver. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Water Issues Across The City

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe talks to Patrick about the dirt in tap water and also to Peter Horgan and Oliver Moran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Halloween Food!

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea catches up with celebrity chef Jack O'Keefe for some scary noms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Significant Progress In Mikolaj Wilk Murder Investigation

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea hears about developments from The Irish Examiner's Liz Dunphy in one of the most shocking cases of recent years in Cork. Hosted on Acast. S...

Life Ring Vandals Must Be Stopped

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to David Varian of Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery who is worried that there will be a tragedy as more and more life ri...

Crazy Passwords Are Funny But Can Cost You!

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks passwords with Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor at The Irish Independent and has a few laughs and picks up a few tips along the way. Host...

2023-10-26 Funny Passwords Can Get You Scammed, Work Hard Play Hard In Dubai, Dirty Tap Water Needs Sorting & More...

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea hears how funny passwords can get you scammed. We hear from Miriam about life in Dubai. Dirty tap water is widespread say callers. And more...

Seamus On Battling Addiction And Helping Others

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea hears from Seamus Ó Cruadhlaoich who is back from the brink and helps others. Hear his podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Tragedy Of Timmy O'Sullivan Whose Body Lay Undiscovered For 20 Years

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe O'Shea talks to Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Paddy O'Brien who have been following the story.  Hosted ...