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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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2026-11-05 Garth Brooks fever hits Cork, John O'Donovan reacts to Mary McAleese claiming infant baptism breaches human rights, Thomas Gould TD on fury over plans to expand Cork Prison, & more...
PJ hears from super-fans & tribute acts as Garth Brooks fever hits Cork, John O'Donovan reacts to Mary McAleese claiming infant baptism breaches human rights…
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Big Summer Show Reveal Shrek The Musical Is Coming To Cork Opera House
Swamp magic is hitting Cork! Eibhlín Gleeson, CEO Cork Opera House, joins PJ to reveal Shrek the Musical as the Opera House’s huge summer show Hosted on Acast…
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Mum of Five to Viral Sensation Aisling Unfiltered On Manifesting Good Things
Mum of five Aisling Duffy, Aisling Unfiltered, joins PJ on going viral with 35M views, launching brand Virasa, and heading solo to China. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Lighting Up Douglas & Darjeeling How Cork Schoolgirls Are Sharing Hope for Diwali
Regina Mundi students Penny and Caoimhe join Edith Wilkins & PJ to share how handwritten lantern messages are bridging Douglas to Darjeeling at Douglas Court…
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A Miracle In Time For Xmas In Youghal Man Trapped In Mud Saved By A Stranger
Paul Byrne joins PJ with and incredible story of a motorist saved at Youghal Bridge by an eagle-eyed passer-by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Paws & Popcorn Bringing Your Dog To The Everyman For Homeward Bound
PJ talks popcorn, pups, and 90s nostalgia with Aurélie Godet Cork International Film Festival Director Of Programming and John O'Callaghan of Dog Advocacy…
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Battle For The Glen History Hub Or Mega-Prison?
Despite a unanimous council vote to protect Old Cork Prison, demolition looms and TD Thomas Gould tells PJ we should save our 1916 heritage and listen to local…
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The Right to Say Goodbye A Mallow GP on Spain’s Assisted Dying Law
Is it time Ireland legalized assisted dying? Mallow GP Dr Manuel Gómez joins PJ to explain how the law works in Spain and why compassion must lead. Hosted on…
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The School Run Nightmare Why Lehenaghmore’s Promised Roundabout Vanished
Cllr Albert Deasy joins PJ to explain how a promised Barrett’s Cross roundabout was quietly ditched for a T-junction and why he thinks that's a bad idea…
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Do You Agree With Mary McAleese That Baptism Of An Infant Is Unfair
John says that parents need to shape their kids and the former President, for all her qualifications just went too far Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Stephen From Thunder Rolls On Garth Brooks
PJ talks to Stephen Butler, the lead singer with the Garth tribute Thunder Rolls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John Is Corks Biggest Garth Brooks Fan!
John tells PJ he is looking forward to the gig in the Páirc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark From Garth Brooks Experience And Listener Damien Talk The Garth Brooks/Brooks Jefferson
Mark talks about the Garth Brooks favorites we all know and along with Damien looks at the mystery of Brooks Jefferson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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I'll Be Able To Enjoy Garth Brooks This Time, Last Time Around I Got Proposed To!
Last time Garth was in Ireland Orla's husband Paul proposed and she said yes. This time she's going to just enjoy the tunes she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See…
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Katie O'Keefe From Corks 96FM News Excited For Gareth Brooks
PJ talks to the number one Garth Brooks fan in the building Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2026-11-04 Speeding Ticket Victory, Ability@Work, Triumphing Over Reading Difficulties & More...
Paul Byrne hears about court victory over a speeding ticket, The Byrne Report looks at how Horizons@Work helps people with learning disabilities get a fair…
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Pregnant and Facing Cancer We Remember the Incredible Spirit of Josephine
Linda Ahern joins Paul Byrne to celebrate the laughter, courage, and legacy of late friend Josephine, rearing three boys with honesty while facing terminal…
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The Byrne Report Horizons@Work
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne looks into Horizons@Work and the need to bring people with learning disabilities into the workplace. The Byrne Report is funded by the…
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The Byrne Report - Ability@Work Pt 3
Paul Byrne concludes his look at the Horizons@Work scheme and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme…
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The Real-Life Cancer Battle Behind Cork’s "Calendar Girls"
Playing a man facing terminal illness after surviving Stage 4 cancer himself, Paschal O’Leary joins director Cathie Cowhig and Cork ARC to discuss with Paul…
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33 Years of Belly Laughs At Cork's Legendary City Limits
Brian Coughlan chats with Paul Byrne about carrying on his family’s entertainment legacy and why you can’t beat a 200-seat room for pure atmosphere. Hosted on…
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The Byrne Report - Ability@Work Pt 2
Paul Byrne continues his look at the Horizons@Work scheme and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme…
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Kindness Krew On The Reality Of Corks Homeless
100+ people queue for hot food while politicians look away Rosalyn Barrett and Jess Tobin of The Kindness Krew tell Paul Byrne about their open challenge to…
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Hidden Shame to UCC Degree How Collette Wolfe Overcame Adult Illiteracy at 65
Collette Wolfe left school at 13 unable to read or write, concealed her secret for decades but today she shares her journey with Paul Byrne through profound…
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The Byrne Report - Ability@Work Pt 1
Paul Byrne talks to Aaron Daly who took advantage of the opportunity the Horizons@Work scheme offers and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne…
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How One Driver Beat a Speeding Ticket by Interrogating the Speed Van
When an engineer got blocked from inspecting a GoSafe van, a district judge threw the case out, solicitor Patrick Horan explains to Paul Byrne what it really…
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2026-11-03 Funds Delayed For Antoinettes Daughters Op, Storytelling To Beat WFH Loneliness, Norma Is A Top Cork Person & More...
PJ hears about more anxiety for Antoinette as time to book a flight for Katie's op runs out but no HSE funds arrive, learns how storytelling in farm sheds is…
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"A Grenade with the Pin Out" Norma Sheahan on Life, Laughter And Rages
Balancing stage fame with real-life heartbreak, Cork Person Of The Month Norma Sheahan joins PJ to reflect on her mother’s illness, winning for Cork ARC, and…
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Cork and Kerry Unite As Mayors Demand Taoiseach Reopen CUH Stem Cell Facility
County Mayors Bernard Moynihan and Mikey Sheehy join with senior doctor Vitaliy Mykytiv and campaigner Mags McCarthy to demand an emergency meeting with…
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Public Sector Workers Feel Day Two of Strikes Is Inevitable Says Kevin Wall From The ASTI
With 19 unions heading toward nationwide walkouts, PJ Coogan and Kevin Wall debate unfilled jobs, rising inflation, and whether the public will back a second…
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Sam Has Cracked The Code To Take The Fear Out Of Maths And A Lot Of It Is Free!
UCC grad Sam Dunning joins PJ to explain how Mathmate.ie takes the panic out of Higher Level Maths—for a fraction of the cost of private tutors. Check it out…
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Jane Uses Storytelling To Beat Loneliness In Ireland And Peter's Story Is A Cracker
Shocked to discover Ireland ranks among the loneliest countries in Europe, Jane Gormley started hosting farm storytelling nights—now chronicled in A Seat by…
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Feeling Helpless Watching the News? How Vibes & Scribes Is Taking Action
Vibes and Scribes owner Joan Lucey explains to PJ why she is donating an entire day's profits to Doctors Without Borders for Gaza—and how early Christmas…
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The End of Cheap Getaways? What Ryanair’s Price Warning Means for Your Holiday
Michael O’Leary warns of soaring airfares for 2027—travel expert Eoghan Corry explains to PJ the hidden fuel squeeze and what family holidaymakers should…
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"Her Hip Pops Every Morning" Why Katie Burke Can’t Afford Another Broken Promise
Antoinette tells PJ she is beside herself with worry because promised funding for her daughters hip operation hasn't landed and time is running out to book…
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A Cork County Council Facebook Group That's Not Quite What It Seems!
Cllr Patrick O'Donovan explains to PJ the mystery of a Facebook Group with a Cork County Council logo that started spreading unexpected content Hosted on…
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2026-11-02 High Tech Car Theft In Cork Suburbs, CUH Staff Want Change, Cyberattack On SuperValu Refrigeration & More...
PJ hears how car theft gangs are stalking targets to snatch fob codes, learns more about the CUH staffing issue, gets an update on the Supervalu fridge hack…
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Supervalu Fridge Cyberattack
Hackers sabotage some refrigeration units across Ireland in the Musgrave group. Dr Hazel Murray PhD, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological…
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The Play That Made Our Oscar Winner Cillian 30 Years of Cork’s "Disco Pigs"
PJ Coogan and Des Kennedy discuss the raw staying power of "Pork City", inspiring the next generation of Cork theatre-goers, and honouring the beloved legacy…
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Cork’s Powerhouse Family How The McCourts Dominated Ireland's Fittest Family
From international hockey moms to track stars and triathlon dads, PJ Coogan chats with the McCourt siblings about tackling the brutal course at Haulbowline…
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From Kitchen Table Jewellery to Juniper Lane Nickie Revived A Macroom Landmark
From 17 years shut to a surprise ribbon-cutting by Simon Harris, Nickie tells PJ how she brought an old haunt back to life; vote for Juniper Lane at…
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In Mortal Fear of Going In" Liam Quaide TD Says CUH Staff Are So Concerned
Leaked board minutes, political pressure, and senior doctors revolting against the Department of Health—Liam Quaide TD tells PJ he's not happy with the…
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Zoning Out And Overloaded? Giving Neurodivergent Kids The Best Start
PJ Coogan and Una Buckley help parents with masking, sensory fatigue in the classroom, and working with teachers. Free parent and educator guide at…
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"I Had to Fly to Mexico to Save My Organs" Cheryl Rock on Her Endometriosis Fight
After years of agony and being failed by European healthcare schemes, Cheryl tells PJ the harrowing reality of self-advocacy and undergoing major surgery alone…
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Don't Squash Them! Dealing With A Harlequin Ladybird Infestation
From foul-smelling yellow defence liquid to home hibernation swarms, Trevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control tells PJ what to do if your windows are suddenly…
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Tolls Are The Reason Your Groceries Might Go Up In Price Soon
With motorway tolls soaring to €50 a round trip, truckers say they are being forced off bypasses and back through local towns like Fermoy Ger Hyland of the…
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The High-Tech Gangs Outside Cork Homes Hunting Cars To Steal
A woman spots a stranger at her window—only for CCTV to reveal he had been lurking outside for six nights, hunting her car’s key signal Cllr Peter O'Donoghue…
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2026-10-30 Would A Balaclava Ban Work? Simon Zebo On Life, Rugby & DJing, PJ Gets His Cards Read & More...
PJ looks at the idea of a balaclava ban on Council property, chats to Simon Zebo and gets his cards read by Pride Vibes Mia Poland. And more... Hosted on…
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Don't Miss The Dragon Of Shandon!
PJ talks to Charly, the project manager behind the Halloween favorite to find out what's in store! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sprocker Goose From Fermoy Is The Most Fabulous Cork Finalist In Puppy Of The Year
PJ gets to meet Emma Heffernan who brought Goose along in studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John Creedon's "This Boys Voice" - A Fabulous Cork Read!
PJ talks to John Creedon who has a host of relatable Cork stories to tell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Halloween Is A Unique Chance To End A Cycle Of Failure
Mia Poland from Pride Vibes reads Oracle cards for PJ to show how this Halloween is a great time to fix cycles that keep repeating you don't want in life…
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Fireworks Are No Fun This Halloween
It's easy to think of fireworks as a bit of fun but Victor Shine from Cork City Fire Brigade has some sobering thoughts for tomorrow night Hosted on Acast. See…
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Munster And Lyons Hero Zeebs On Rugby, Cork And DJing!
PJ talks to a true rugby original as his books Zeebs hits the bookshelves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marie Gleeson Talks About "Be Like The Sea" Which Is Up For Award
Marie joins PJ in studio as "Be Like the Sea" has been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards Listener's Choice category Vote here Hosted on Acast. See…
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"What Choice Do I Have?" A West Cork Carer's Daily Fight Caring For His Wife
Gordon chats with PJ about battling isolation, the HSE, and council housing rules while caring for his wife 24/7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The Social Club Is A New Way To Make Friends In Cork
Three girls new to Cork wanted a way to make new friends and now they have a booming social club with a massive WhatsApp group. PJ talks to Julia Seguí Andreu…
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Why Do Small Landlords Pay 52% Tax But Big Corporates Pay Much Lower?
Auctioneer Johanna Murphy says that we need all providers to solve the crisis and having a massive difference in tax paid means small landlords pull out of the…
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A Ban On Balaclavas To Cut Vandalism, Dealing And Beatings?
Cllr Peter Horgan tells PJ it is part of the reasons Guards find it hard to deal with trouble and he wants to help Guards do their job. Hosted on Acast. See…
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2026-10-29 strict new learner driver rules kicking in this Sunday, Senator Laura Harmon on CUH's new €90m surgical hub closing over air quality issues, the debate on keeping graduate nurses & midwives in Ireland, & more...
PJ hears from RSA COO Brendan Walshe on the strict new learner driver rules kicking in this Sunday, Senator Laura Harmon on CUH's new €90m surgical hub closing…