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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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Episodes
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMallow Teen Hair Entrepreneur James Has His Products In All The Top Hair Businesses
PJ talks to James Kelly-O'Connor, a TY student in The Patrician Academy Mallow, about how he got into the hair biz and why he is so successful! Check him out…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhat's Happening In Cork When Ireland Has EU Presidency In July?
Is it a boom or a burden for our city? PJ Coogan asks David Geary from European Movement Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBród - Helping Kids Understand Divorce And Separation
Deirdre McCarthy has written a book about Bród who has to learn to understand what is going when relationships go wrong "It’s Not Fair: Bród’s Journey Through…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBlack Blob From America Found Off Castlehaven May Mean Good Weather News
PJ talks to Jim Kennedy of Atlantic Sea Kayaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineNot Enough Cork In Cork City Task Force?
PJ talks to Cllr Kieran McCarthy who welcomes the new task force but says there's no councillors on it and so far it seems not tailored enough to Cork Hosted…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LinePedestrian Safety Needs More Priority
We need more urgency in putting pedestrian crossings across the city. Cllr Peter Horgan tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWe're Closer To An Ambulance Strike - SIPTU & Mandate
PJ talks to John McCamley, Sector Organizer with SIPTU tells PJ that promises made around pay just haven't been delivered and his members can't wait any longer…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineElectric Vehicles Searches Surge 125% On DoneDeal As Drivers See Fuel Costs Soar
Paddy Comyn, DoneDeal Motoring Head of Automotive Content, tells PJ the motor market is changing as drivers see government tax reductions eaten up by soaring…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-04-14 Council Rejects Wheelchair Concerns, Cork Mum Invents Safe LED Scented Candles, Cork Schools Get Penpals & More...
PJ asks why a motion to look at hazard for wheelchair users was voted down, chats to a mum who turned a love for candles into childsafe LED candles, learns…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHow Jennifer And "Girl In The Year Above" Got On The Peaky Blinders Soundtrack!
Jennifer tells PJ how Girl In The Year Above, a Cornish band with a deep Cork connection finds themselves on the Peaky Blinders soundtrack after a chance…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LinePlease Help Us Find Luke - Our Stag Party Doll!
Aisling was in Cork for a stag party over the weekend and brought her stag party doll she tells PJ. His name is Luke he is knee height with piercing blue eyes…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLaura Loves Candles So Now She Makes Sónua SoSafe!
Laura Lyons, Sónua LED Candles, on her pivot from Pharma to making safe candles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork's Laura Kenefick Wants Penpal Ties Between Cork Schools & The UK
Laura spoke to PJ about the success of Letters Between Us now she wants to bring back penpals with a trial between Cork and UK schools To get in touch mail…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLet's Hear It For The Heroes With bluelightawards.com
Stephen Moore from Out Of The Blue and Jason Gillard of Connect Through Service tell PJ how to help a hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineADHD - Don't Just TikTok It, Talk To Experts
PJ talks to Martin Finn from ADHD Ireland about "ADHD Meet The Experts" Apr 23d Met Hotel. See also adhdireland.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork Gaol - An Interesting Place!
When Milan from Canada was looking for amazing places to see in Cork, a lot of listeners suggested Cork Gaol. PJ asks Assistant Manager Jennifer Manifold why…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFrank Has A Suggestion To Understand Contractors Fuel Worries Better
PJ talks to Frank who says that the public would understand anger better if they thought of it in a certain way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineIf They Police Protests Why Can't They Police The Scramblers That Killed My Daughter Grace
PJ talks to Siobhan Lynch who campaigned for Grace's Law named after her daughter who was killed when struck by a scrambler Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMotion To Examine Wheelchair Concerns For Active Travel Route Shot Down At Council
PJ talks to Sharon who first raised concerns about the safety of wheelchair users, Cllr Noel O'Flynn who supported the motion and talks to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGovernment Bruised But Stable?
PJ looks at the toll of the last few days on government and looks ahead to the Vote Of No Confidence in the Dáil today with Adam Higgins of The Irish Sun…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-04-13 Fuel Protesters Speak Out, Seamus McGrath On Govt Handling Of Crisis, Let's Help Don Goulding & More...
PJ talks to fuel protesters, asks Seamus McGrath if the government could have handled the crisis better and hears about Don Goulding who suffered a horrific…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAs Fuel Flows Again Damien Sreenan From 96FM News Gets The Vibe
PJ hears from Damien Sreenan who took to the forecourts and spoke to customers and a manager Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLet's All Help Navy Man & Cycle Enthusiast Don After Nasty Accident In Alicante
PJ hears about Don Goulding, well known from his navy service and work for cyclists in Cork from his friend David O’Leary and Tom Lennon, Vice-Chair…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDamien Sreenan From 96FM News Talks To Tractor Driver Hugh Just After Whitegate Protest Ended
PJ hears from Damien who took to Patrick St where protesters were angry and disappointed by what happened in Whitegate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineOrdinary Workers & Ordinary Farmers Were Not Represented At These Talks Says ICSA Head
Denis O'Callaghan tells PJ the protesters were generally good humored and are upset at the lack of representation for ordinary people in all sectors Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineKevin Disagrees With Fuel Protest Blockades
PJ hears Kevin explain why he thinks the wrong people suffered during blockades Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhitegate Protester Mark Says He'd Do It Again
PJ talks to Mark who says the cuts to fuel taxes are so small compared to price rises it's almost like the government did nothing. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhitegate Protester Tony Hennessy Fills Us In To Protester Feeling After Saturday
PJ talks to Tony who says protesters are keen to keep pushing for change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line"We Have To Represent People" - Pat Buckley TD
PJ talks to SF TD Pat Buckley who spent most of the weekend with Whitegate protesters and both consider a point put by caller Pat who says the government isn't…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSeamus McGrath TD On Govt Handling Of Protests
PJ asks Seamus McGrath if the government should have taken action earlier last week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineConor Was Protesting At Whitegate And Tells PJ What Happened
Conor tells PJ what happened on Saturday and the mood among those who took part now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineProtest Organizer Sonny On What's Next For The Movement
The government deal is not what the many on the protests and blockades in the last week were looking for, so PJ asks Sonny what the next move will be Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGer Hyland Of The IRHA On The Government Fuel Deal
PJ puts listener opinions and views to Ger and gets his point of view on the protests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-04-10 Whitegate Protests, Ireland's Drink Culture Gone Forever? Circus Factory Help Kids Fly & More...
PJ takes calls on the protest at Whitegate, explores if the drink culture has changed for Ireland, learns how kids in wheelchairs fly through the air with the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhitegate Protester Sean Tells PJ About The Protest
Sean talks to PJ about the Whitegate protest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTikTok Celeb Fuel Protester Mark O'Connell On Standing His Ground In Whitegate
Mark has made a name for himself on TikTok as a good looking guy but he talks serious commitment to getting the fuel situation sorted to PJ Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHelping Kids In Wheelchairs Be Circus Stars
PJ talks to Megan and Kate Mitchell about the brilliant work Cork's Circus Factory in getting training from Extraordinary Bodies so kids in wheelchairs can fly…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMilan From Canada Has Heard So Much About Cork He's Visiting!
PJ talks to Milan who heard so much about Cork and wants to know what he should see on a trip here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineA Beautiful Play About Positivity
PJ catches up with Clodagh Whelan to find out more about "Every Brilliant Thing” a play about gratitude in CAT Club See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineNobody Heard Them Cry A Deep Dive Into The Frank McCann Case
PJ talks to Nicola Bardon from The Irish Sun about a new podcast that is already near the top of the charts. See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineEdmund Rice Schools Head To Argentina To Plan Education In The 21st Century
PJ talks to Aaron Wolfe from Coláiste Eamann Rís who is on his way to Education Beyond Borders in Argentina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineIs Ireland's Drink Culture Over?
PJ hears amazing figures from a new survey from Dearbhla O'Brien of Drinkaware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LinePeter Horgan Says There Has To Be A Better Way For Protesters & Govt
PJ talks to Cllr Peter Horgan who says all sides need to work together and remember the public especially those who are vulnerable. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineChamber's Conor Healy On Business Worries As Protests Continue
PJ talks to Conor Healy of Cork Chamber who says members are worried Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCallers Held Up By Protesters
While support for truckers and their protest remains strong, PJ hears from Adam & Rosemary who wished there was more consideration for their situations Hosted…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHauliers Boss Ger Hyland On Representing Members & Protesters To Govt
PJ talks to Ger Hyland of the IRHA about today's meetings with the government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGer The Man Who Approached Taoiseach & Meeting Protesters To Seek A Solution - Michael Collins TD
PJ speaks to Michael Collins who spoke on behfalf of Ger, the man who approached the Taoiseach in Ballyvourney. He also spoke about his talks with protesters…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHouse Fire In Togher
PJ gets an update from Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-04-09 Army For Fuel Protesters, House Prices Up €35,000, Darts Champ Luke Humphries & More...
PJ talks to fuel protesters, learns what's next for Corks property market, chats to Darts Champ Luke Humphries about Marquee Masters. And More... Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDarts Champ Luke Humphries Talks To PJ Ahead Of Marquee Masters
PJ talks to Luke about the upcoming Jul 11th & 12th Marquee Masters show which will also feature two-time World Champion Adrian Lewis, history-making superstar…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRed Squirrels Have The Kids Of Glanmire In Their Corner!
PJ talks to teacher Clair Barrett who says kids are worried for their furry friends with new road developments going on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineQuality Viewing - “California Schemin” & “The Testaments”
PJ talks to Crossy about two great watches, one a true lifer about Scots rappers who fool the record execs and one that takes place in the universe of The…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork House Prices Gone Up EUR35,000 Since Last Year
The latest daft.ie quarterly report is out and PJ discusses the findings with oanne Geary MD of MyHome.ie You can find the complete report here Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGood Golf Plus Helping People After Strokes - What's Not To Love?
PJ talks to Dan Cronin who tells the story of how stroke touched his family as he explains about the Stroke For Stroke Golf Classic in August. See also…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSuspected Case Of Weils Disease In Togher
PJ talks to Cllr Albert Deasy who has more details and calls for rehousing of families in rat-prone Council housing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe O'Sullivans Are Going For A World Record Gathering!
PJ hears that a meeting of people with the name Sullivan/O'Sullivan over the June Bank Holiday hopes to break the record for a meeting of the most people with…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCatriona Twomey Calls On People To Build Community Amid Fuel Crisis
PJ hears Catriona say that it is important to remember a sense of community as fuel problems bite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCllr Jack White On Problems Caused To Workers And Patients By The Protests
PJ hears from Cllr White who says demonstrations are affecting ordinary life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDamien Sreenan From The 96FM Newsroom At The Macroom Fuel Protest
PJ speaks to Damien and hears from one farmer on why he supports the protests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineJames Geoghegan On The Fuel Protests Sweeping The Country
PJ speaks to James just as it was announced that the government had the Army on standby in relation to the protests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…