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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Let's Ask Some Hard Questions About MV Matthew Says Cllr Eoghan Fahy
Eoghan tells PJ that the time taken to sell the drug bust ship MV Matthew needs better examination Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Help Find Medjugorje Altar Cloth For Knocknaheeny Church
Richard Kearney has a problem. His wife left a very special altar cloth behind her Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bessborough Survivor or Citizen? Darragh Goes For Survivor
arragh McGann explains why he disagrees with Cllr Terry Shannon—and why the future of Bessborough still matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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I'm Fighting For Lukes Law Says Ken O'Flynn TD
Yesterday PJ spoke to Luke Hyde's mam Lily who was disappointed that it's still legal to video and share images of people dying or in difficulty. Ken O'Flynn…
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I Went To Bessborough I'm Not A Survivor And I Want A Dignified Debate Says Cllr Terry Shannon
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Bessborough -Therese Meyer's Childhood Recollection and the Search for Answers
Therese Meyer describes to PJ her memories of childhood at Bessborough, the lasting impact they have had on her, and why she believes further investigation of…
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Luke Hyde's Mam Is Haunted By Videos From Bystanders Who Didn't Help
Lily asks why has there been so little progress on a law to protect victims and families from cruel viral video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2026-07-16 eScooter Ban? Luke's Mam Haunted By Video Of Her Son Drowning, Soccer Sensation & More...
PJ talks about calls for a ban on eScooters, hers the heart-breaking news that Luke's mam is haunted by the cruel videos bystanders posted online as he…
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Job Losses At Aer Lingus Plus Other Travel News
Eohan gives PJ the latest from the world of travel including job losses at Aer Lingus and the man nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair plane in a freak…
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Capt Ben Jacob On Summer Recitals From Band Of Southern Command In Cork Parks
PJ hears about relaxing summer music in the sun from Capt Jacob Thu Jul16th 12.45 pm in Fitzgerald Park & Fri Jul 17th 1.00 pm in Bishop Lucey Park Hosted on…
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Don’t Let Cairo2Cork Disappear
Liz Reaney tells PJ with a premises within reach but hidden costs mounting, customers are stepping up to help a beloved local food business survive. The…
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Worried Electrical Apprentices Get Some Answers At Last From Michael Collins TD
Michael Collins TD told PJ last week he would return when he had some news and some answers for electrical apprentices worried over what to do if they failed…
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e-Scooter Kids Are Not Bad Kids They're Badly Parented
Joan says kids riding e-scooters without helmets and training says a lot about their parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beautiful Skin In Beautiful Sun
Easy to forget a few basics when out in the sun on your lunchbreak. Skincare expert Eavanna Breen joins PJ Coogan to tick all the boxes Hosted on Acast. See…
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Every Step For St Gabriel’s Special School
Endurance runner Gerry O’Boyle tells PJ Coogan how an extraordinary 7,000-kilometre challenge is raising vital funds for special schools across Ireland. See…
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Heatwave Cars Hit 57°C
From children and pets to power banks, phones and mirrors, PJ and Conor Faughnan from carzone.ie think of a few things to watch during this heat. Hosted on…
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E-Scooters: Convenience or Crisis?
Dr Chris Luke confronts the disturbing rise in e-scooter injuries, crime and dangerous riding with PJ Coogan— and asks whether tougher laws and enforcement can…
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Craig Coady A Father Shouldn’t Have to Beg for His Child’s To Get Treatment
After yesterday's delay on a decision on Skyclarys, Craig Coady calls on the HSE to show urgency and compassion over the life-changing drug, warning PJ that he…
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2026-07-15 Noel O'Flynn On 32 Week Council House Turnaround, Craig Coady Talks Of Leaving Ireland To Give Paudie A Fair Chance, Cork Scores Well In Dance World Cup & More...
PJ hears a call for councils to get government funding to speed up house turnarounds, as the Skyclarys decision is delayed Craig Coady considers leaving…
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The Real World Cup Cork’s Dance Stars Take On The World
Careen Wolf tells PJ about the emotion, excitement and sheer spectacle of watching her students along with those of two other Cork dance schools achieve their…
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How a Dog Called Fritz Helps Children Heal And Read
PJ hears from Stephen Curran-Haffner von Wasselnhiem about the wonderfully true West Cork encounters that inspired a world of dogs, badgers, foxes and…
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From Shy Newbie To Historical Heroine At Verdant Troupe
Geraldine Bass tells PJ Verdant Troupe took a new twist on a drama group to help people find confidence , friendships and a bold new way to celebrate its…
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The €2,000 School Squeeze Every Parent Knows
Free-book schemes help, but laptops, uniforms, food and transport are leaving many parents financially stretched David Malone CEO Irish League of Credit Unions…
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Our Mothers’ Rings, Our Fathers' Medals - Keep The St Augustine's Chalice In Cork
As St Augustine’s closes, Padraig O'Sullivan TD says a unique treasure built from Corks most precious possessions must stay in the County and Dave, whose…
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Why 30°C in Cork Feels Hotter Than 40°C in Florida
PJ gets a brilliant explanation about how Floridians handle stifling weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Could Cork Be Next? The Hosepipe Ban Explained
PJ asks Brian O’Leary, Uisce Eireann Operations Manager, what the prolonged dry spell means for Cork’s water supply—and the everyday changes that could help…
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Why Are Perfectly Good Kitchens Being Ripped Out?
PJ talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn about figures he got for the turnaround time for empty Council properties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2026-07-14 Fire Crew Bravery In Crosshaven, Cairo2Cork Rebounds, How To Be Mindful & More...
PJ talks to Paul, the Incident Commander at last nights Camden Fort Fire, hears how Cairo2Cork's Nivene finds ways to keep the business on the road, does a…
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We're Coming Close To The End Of Love Island!
PJ chats Love Island to Laura from the Bishopstown Bar who is helping organize their Love Island Final Night Mon Jul 27th Hosted on Acast. See…
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Stop Overthinking The Power Of A 20-Second Reset
Blanca Pajas tells PJ why checking out of your thoughts—and tuning into raw physical sensations—is the ultimate tool for breaking the stress cycle. See also…
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Making It in West End Zoe's €20,000 Hurdle
Zoe beat the odds to get a place in one of the world's most prestigious drama schools, the London School of Music Theatre, now her friends launching a viral…
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Update On James Sextons Campaign To Reform Inheritance Tax
PJ catches up with James who is meeting with lawmakers to try and change how inheritances are taxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Accents And Egyptian Eats The Inspiring Return of Cairo to Cork
Nivene Sadick tells PJ how she is bouncing back after the Paul St Food Plaza closed, opens up about the vulnerability of asking for help, her unique…
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ATMs on Four Legs - Inside the Fight to Stop Puppy Farms
John O'Callaghan from Dog Advocacy Ireland tells PJ he welcomes a tightening of the law but we could still go further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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From Rock Bottom to Raising Others Up - Lisa Murphys Chit Chat
PJ talks to Lisa Murphy as the Chit Chat group hits its second birthday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Brierley Crosshaven Fire Station Officer and Incident Commander at Camden Fort Fire
Paul tells PJ how close Crosshaven came to the gorse fire setting buildings on fire and causing widespread smoke damage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Piles Of Towels Left Behind At The Beach!
PJ talks to Emer Stafford who volunteers to clean up other peoples junk left behind at Whitebay (near Whitegate) and she tells PJ that in the last few years…
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Crazy Parking At Beaches Is An Emergency Danger
PJ talks to Dena O’Donovan from O'Donovan's Hotel Clonakilty about her fear that crazy parking will cause a tragedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Arson Investigated In Last Night's Fire At Camden Fort Meagher Plus Assault In Blackpool
PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about last night's fire being investigated as suspected arson and also an assault in Blackpool. Cllr Audrey…
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Can Wellington Road Change How We Treat Homelessness?
PJ talks to Sean, who says a roof is just a start for people and ignoring complex needs is not fair and makes the area unsafe. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Controversy Over Maryboro Hill Rezoning
PJ talks to Cllr Terry Shannon who is in favor of rezoning 42 acres in Douglas which has many residents furious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2026-07-13 Maryborough Hill Housing Row, Wellington Road Antisocial Behavior, See The Space Station & More...
PJ hears about a plan to zone 48 acres for housing in Maryborough Hill Douglas, hears Wellington Road residents want more supports for vulnerable people in the…
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Brilliant Chance To See The Space Station The Next Few Nights
David Moore from Astronomy Ireland tells PJ how to get the times when the ISS space station can be seen and how to get the most from it. He also chats about…
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From Lockdown Hobbies To Art Partners In Crime - George & Eileen's Silk & Steel
Eileen France and George Townend join PJ for a hilarious chat about turning car parts and fine silk into Cork’s most unique art show. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Being A Dad Made Me Understand We Can’t Ban Screens, But We Have To Control Them
Modern parenting inspired Conor to create a Cork-based animation studio turning screen time back into playtime Conor tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See…
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Battling CF Pushed Cork’s David Howard to Golf’s Biggest Stage
After facing life-altering cystic fibrosis challenges during the pandemic, David Howard shares how he chose a career in golf to inspire kids facing the same…
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Women Need To Break The Symptoms Of Silence And Look After Their Health
Dr. Anna Bellin-Rizzo who works with Dr Juan Corado at QClinic tells PJ there is still a massive stigma around intimate health and it's time for women to stop…
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Rob Heffernan On Why Cork Is A Running City
Rob Heffernan discusses bringing running to a serious level for Cork’s next generation. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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"Never Give Up" Orla Is Caring for Michael When The System Doesn't Show Up
PJ talks to Orla a mother and retrained EMT who is being pushed to her absolute physical and mental limits after her son Michael was discharged from the…
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Teen In CUH With Serious Injuries After Stabbing In Blackpool Area
PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about the overnight incident Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2026-07-10 Carrigaline Racist Attack, Swimming The Fastnet, "He's In There Somewhere" & More...
PJ hears about a vicious racist attack on a hard working dad, hears what it's like to do the Fastnet Swim from Ruth who did it to raise funds for Eimear…
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"I Was One of You Until Last Monday" After Racist Attack Syed's Son Wonders If He's Still Bleeding
PJ talks to local citizen Syed who after 24 years of building a life after moving from Bangladesh and raising a family in Cork tells him the heartbreaking…
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More Than Books! PJ Finds Out How To Enjoy The West Cork Literary Festival
Silent reading hours, pop-up Irish chats, lawn yoga and Ian Rankin are just a part of what's on offer at the West Cork Literary Festival, Eimear O’Herlihy…
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Football’s Coming Home (To Cork Airport)
Andy tells PJ he has a cheeky idea for England always claiming Graham Norton and Jessie Buckley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ruth Did The Fastnet Swim Surrounded By Seals
Battling jellyfish stings, chatty seals and 13-degree temperatures Ruth from Fuller Marketing did the swim to help Eimear McAuley. You can read more about…
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"Mom, I’m Worried About You" The Text That Made A Hyrox Queen
Joanne Tynan Dawson tells PJ how she became a fitness queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Next Stop, Australia - The Exam Confusion Driving Young Trades Out of Ireland
Michael Collins TD speaks with PJ about the exam room ambush that shattered the confidence of straight-A students and worsened the country's critical shortage…
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A 5 Year Ban For Ringmahon Rangers - What The Acutal?
PJ talks to Damien Sreenan about the penalty levied on Ringmahon Rangers for withdrawing from their upcoming second round tie with Bohemians. Hosted on Acast…
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"He's In There Somewhere" Listeners And Seamus McGrath TD On Bessboro
Constituency TD Seamus McGrath and listeners on the planning decision for the former Bessboro Mother & Baby Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Cars That Won't Crash? New Tech In All New Cars
PJ asks MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú about the warning systems that must be fitted in all new cars from this month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…