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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
To Tackle The Fuel Crisis Seriously We Need Free Public Transport
PJ talks to Michael McNamara MEP who says curbing fuel use is vital as the the crisis in the Gulf escalates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2026-03-31 Fair VAT Rules For Beauticians, Bandon Lad Tracks The Shadow Fleet, Irish Yappers & More...
PJ hears that beauticians are being denied the same VAT reduction that hair stylists are getting, talks to Sean who uses AI to track the shadow fleet smuggling…
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PJ Catches Up With A Dinosaur Warden
PJ catches up with Ranger Tony Galvin from dinosaurshowlive.com which captivates kids and has a bit of science as well Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Crossy Talks Showbiz To PJ With HBO'S The Comeback & Rooster
Crossy's been talking to stars and chats with PJ about why HBO is knocking out of the park with these two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Dave's On A Mission To Help Irish Abroad Meet Up
PJ talks to Dave who runs Irish Yappers because you can only have the real craic with another Irish person and you have to meet up for that. See also…
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Sunshine, Smiles, and Center Stage - Maeve Cash’s Musical Mission
Thirteen-year-old Maeve Cash shares her journey from being inspired by local hero Cian Ducrot to chasing her Junior Eurovision dreams while raising money for a…
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With All The Trouble In The Gulf Now Is The Time For Barryoe Oil & Gas
PJ talks to Michael O'Connell who says that exploiting the Barryroe Field is the key to energy security and the government must reverse policy and back it…
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Bandon Student Sean Chases Shadow Fleet With AI
PJ talks to Sean Fitzgerald from St Brogan’s Bandon who has found a way to track shadow fleet vessels and wants to develop it further Hosted on Acast. See…
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More Breaks In The School Day On The Way?
PJ talks to Cathal Crowe TD Chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee who says moves to a Finnish-style school day with more 10 minute breaks for students to…
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Learning Through Storytelling In 9 Schools In Cork
PJ talks to Paula Coakley about a terrific new way of learning being trialed at Cork Educate Together Secondary School, Hamilton High School, Kinsale Community…
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Black 3-dr diesel VW Golf 10-D-131364 Taken Outside Costa Glanmire
PJ talks to Lorna whose dad's car was taken in Glanmire. Can you help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Don't Beauticians Get The Reduced VAT Rate In July?
PJ talks to beautician Dee who says there is no good reason why beauticians do not get the cut in VAT to 9% Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2026-03-30 "Bed-In-A-Shed" Tax Breaks, Getting School Meals Right, Tips On Modern Job Hunts & More...
PJ hears worries a proposed new rental tax break for modular housing units in gardens could bring a race to the bottom, learns what people think of school…
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Why They Called Me Patient:Soldier - Barra Was The First To Survive ICU During COVID-19
Barra Fitzgibbon tells PJ about the chilling moment he was told to "ring home" before a medically induced coma and how he became the UK’s first COVID survivor…
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Body Building In Cork & The Return of the Strongman!
PJ chats with Paul Keating about the growing strength(!) of bodybuilding in Cork. The Expo mentioned is Cork Fitness Expo 2026 Apr 12th Radisson Blu see also…
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The Modern Job Hunt - You Have More Skills & Networks Than You Think
As army veteran Paul Keating acquires Career Decisions Ireland in a multi-million-euro deal he gives PJ tips to getting that job in the modern market Hosted on…
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Cork Waterworks Steaming Through Time
As The Old Cork Waterworks prepares for their Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt, PJ inds out more about a brilliant attraction from Mervyn Horgan Hosted on Acast…
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Naming The Nameless - Project Infant Is A Son’s Search For Bessborough’s Truth
PJ hears that after discovering his own mother was born in Bessborough, genealogist Daniel Loftus went on a mission to ensure every child who died there is…
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Will Chapell Roan Incident Change Whats Acceptable with Celeb Security Guards
PJ talks things over with Orla O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Are The School Meals Working Out?
There's a lot of unhappiness around school meals and PJ chats through how to get it right with Seamus O'Connor of Scoil Bhríde Midleton Hosted on Acast. See…
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Classroom SPHE To Feature Cocos Law In Garda Initiative
PJ talks to Jackie Fox, the mum of Coco who lost her life tragically after online abuse, who explains about a new initiative to bring the topic into classrooms…
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Will Modular Housing In Back Gardens Be A Race To The Bottom?
Conor Sheehan, Labour Party Housing spokesperson, tells PJ plans to expand the Rent-A-Room scheme to modular housing could unintentionally lead to problems…
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2026-03-27 What Now For Boys In Green? Sky Chases Dodgy Box Households, Odd Jobs Service For Women & More...
PJ looks back at last night in Prague, hears what Sky are doing to catch householders using illegal decoders, learns about a new Cork Odd Jobs service with a…
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You Know Him From Father Ted - Patrick McDonnell Hits Cork
PJ chats with Patrick about Father Ted, his hatred of politicians and his love of Cork in advance of his show at The Comedy Club tomorrow night. Hosted on…
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Prague Hibernians Keep The GAA Flag Flying In The Czech Republic
PJ talks to John Carroll, a Corkonian living in Prague in The Czech Republic about how he came to live there and the craic with Prague Hibernians Hosted on…
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5 Great Cork Restaurants Get The Nod From The Sunday Times
PJ talks to John McKenna who puts together the paper's list of great restaurants and finds out why Cork's Dede, Goldie, St Francis Provisions, 51 Cornmarket…
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First Responders With CRITICAL Will Get Counselling After Stressful Calls
PJ talks to David Tighe about their roll-out of support for volunteers who help with traumatic events If you want to help or learn more see criticalcharity.ie…
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78% Of Ambulance Staff Have No Faith In HSE Protecting Their Welfare
PJ talks about this and other results from a SIPTU survey with John McCamley of the union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sleep Tips For Daylight Saving Time And Couples Who Wake Each Other Up
As the hour changes this weekend and we "Spring Forward" by one hour, PJ talks to Kelly Geoghegan of Sleepy Stars and gets tips on handling that and also on…
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An Odd-Jobs Service Run By A Lady Helps Women Alone Feel Secure
PJ talks to Asch Ní Fhinn from Little Miss Odd Jobs who has attracted a lot of attention with her idea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Big Court Defeat For Meta - What Happens Next?
PJ talks to Philip Arneill of CyberSafeKids about what happens since Meta (Facebook/Instagram) lost in a $380m case centered on addiction to their services…
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Bodypainting Takes Off In Cork City
We were so curious when we got an email saying there was a Bodypainting Jam in Cork tomorrow, Sat Mar 28th so we asked Margarita Buyukli to tell us how it…
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As Sky Gets The Names Of Illegal TV Decoder Users Will Prosecutions Roll Out?
Prof of Law Eoin O'Dell tells PJ what is likely to happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Happened In Prague Last Night?
PJ talks to Trevor Welch from The Score on Corks 96FM and Premier League Live who looks back on a few moments from the ill-fated game with Czechia Hosted on…
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2026-03-26 Wheelchair Problems With Active Travel, Secret Spending, ROI v CZE Mania & More...
PJ hears from The Irish Wheelchair Association about problems with the ways cycle lanes and pavements are designed, hears why secret spending your partner…
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Cork Fans Sing The Great Olé As They Head To Prague From The Airport
PJ hears from Damien Sreenan of the Corks 96FM Newsroom who spoke to the fans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
What Form Are The Team In For ROI v CZE?
PJ gets the scoop from Trevor Welch of The Score on Cork's 96FM and Premier League Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stop Waiting to Feel Ready - Lee's Masterclass In Messy Action
Lee Daly tells PJ listeners need to stop letting fear of failure dictate the future and instead update the mental operating system to be on your side and…
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Two Cork Lads Who Live In Prague On The Match Day Atmosphere
PJ talks to John Carroll, a Cork man living in Prague and Conchur de Barra of Rocky O'Reilly's and Durty Nelly's two bars in the city Hosted on Acast. See…
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Legacy Of A Champion : Honoring Ellen Cassidy’s Indelible Mark At Sunday's Swimming Gala
PJ discovers from Mick McCormack how the Irish swimming community is uniting this weekend in Limerick to honor a beloved captain and friend through elite-level…
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Secret Spending - Why Can't You Tell Your Partner?
PJ talks to Financial Trauma Coach Loretta Kennedy who explains that hiding spending can be a sign of deep hurt in yourself that you would be better helping…
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To Build 50,000 Houses We Need Women On The Worksite!
Patsy Supple, Chair of the Construction Industry Federation Cork calls for the building industry to accommodate women in construction better to help us meet…
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Julie Celebrates The Friendships She Found
PJ talks to Julie who heard us talk about friendship with Tanya yesterday and explains how she found a great tribe of pals from Zumba Hosted on Acast. See…
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KiwiCutz - Corks Barber To The Stars - In Prague To Keep The Team Looking Their Best!
PJ catches up with KiwiCutz, the barber everyone wants to be styled by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Excitement Builds For ROI v CZE At Caoimhín Kelleher's Ringmahon United
PJ talks to Paul Higgins, Chairman of Ringmahon Rangers FC, about their plans to watch the game tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Active Travel Farranree Plan Not Good For People With Disabilities Says Irish Wheelchair Association
PJ talks to Rosaleen Lally the Irish Wheelchair Association's National Programme Access Manager about why she has concerns on the width of footpaths and…
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2026-03-25 A Hotel Tax For Cork? Guinness Price AI Robot, Do Women Have Friends For Life? & More...
PJ takes calls on regenerating Cork by a hotel tax, leans how Matthew used AI to survey 3,000 pubs to find the best prices on Guinness, explores if there…
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Lattes, Levis & Local - Katie's Vintage Pop Up Shops
Peach Vintage is always rewriting the retail rulebook and they're doing it again Katie tells PJ by turning Cork’s favorite coffee shops into one-day-only…
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Leather, Lace & Lindt Bunnies
Ann Gabriel joins PJ to explain why dozens of bikers are strapping Easter eggs to their chrome for the loudest BUMBELance charity run in Cork. Sat Mar 28th…
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Cycle For All Gets People Moving With Adaptive Bikes For Different Needs- Check Them Out
PJ talks to Mark O'Donoghue about his tremendously successful project to get people moving and his search for volunteers to help with that. Contact him on…
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Cork Is Lucky To Have Lots Of Whales - Let's Find Out More About Them
PJ talks to Cian Ó Nialáin from the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group who is telling people a lot about how whales live today 5.30pm in Myros Wood House and they…
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Do Women Have Friends For Life?
PJ talks it through with Tanya Sweeney from the Indo. Do women do friendship better than men? Does the stage of life count? What do you think? Hosted on Acast…
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How To Switch A Mortgage As We Learn An Average Of €2,400 Could Be Saved
Mortgage Coach Joey Sheehan explains to PJ why people associate it with a lot of paperwork and how you can avoid most of it. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Lakeview Roadworks Still Chaos
PJ talks to Rob Carroll who campaigns tirelessly for an end to the problems. See also petition here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matthew's AI Robot Phoned 3,000 Bars To Find Out The Price Of A Pint
PJ talks to Matthew Cortland who created the project for more transparency in prices and hopes to tackle other prices soon. Hosted on Acast. See…
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96FM Newsroom Gets Reaction To Govt Fuel Price Package
Damien Sreenan from the 96FM newsroom found out what people really think of the measures announced yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Would A Hotel Tax Help Us Get Things Done In Cork?
PJ talks to Cllr Shane O'Callaghan who says that a properly created tax would empower Councillors to fund projects that would help everyone. Hosted on Acast…
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2026-03-24 Did Govt Do Enough On Fuel? Outdoor Seating Row, Kaleb Cooper From Clarksons Farm & More...
PJ hears what people think of the government package to ease fuel prices, learns that outdoor seating for eateries in Cobh is being cut back, chats with Kaleb…
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PJ Catches Up With Paul O'Brien From Bunnyconnellans Who Is Running A Car & Coffee Event
Cars & Coffee is the new trend in classic/vintage cars and Paul is running a Coastal Cars 'n' Coffee In Aid Of The Irish Cancer Society Sun Mar 29th 1am at…
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My Dad's Story Is Why I Don't Want Apartments In Bessborough
PJ talks to Patricia who traced her dad's family only after he died and met all the relatives he could have met. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…