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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Pension Promised, Pension Paused : Frozen Since ’08
Pj chats to John Bowen who explains why CIÉ pensioners are marching in Cork for an agreed raise that still hasn’t landed. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Two Cars, One Morning: Car Crime in Cork
PJ chats to Finbarr O'Connor who appeals for witnesses as a couple on Maryborough Avenue wake up to find both cars gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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The IFTAS Red Carpet with Izzy Showbizzy
PJ hears from Izzy Showbizzy, who interviews the biggest stars and shares the best looks, biggest surprises, and the atmosphere from the IFTAs floor. Hosted on…
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From Cork to the IFTAs : Lights, Camera, Cork
Pj Chats to Kabin Krew's Jamie Forde, Daniel Power and 'Christy' director Brendan Canty on representing Cork talent at the IFTAs. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Green Light, Near Miss: Safe Streets for Glasheen
PJ chats to Michael Ryng of the Glasheen Boys Parents’ Association as parents call out drivers ignoring red lights near Glasheen schools. After repeated close…
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The Cork Housing Crunch: Roommate Roulette
PJ chats to Cllr Ger Curley to unpack Cork’s co-living debate. After years on the list, you get a key… and a stranger. Could 'co-living' be the genius fix for…
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2026-02-20 Disgraced Lord Mayor John Murray's Plaques Removed, Chloe Is A Champion Three Times Over, Marty Morrissey Live In Studio & More...
PJ hears civic plaques honoring disgraced Lord Mayor John Murray have been removed, learns how champion equestrian Chloe turned to skating after beating…
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Wuthering Heights Watch Parties & Cold Storage Hits The Cinemas
Crossy chats with PJ about the Wuthering Heights watch party trend and looks at the Liam Neeson flick Cold Storage hitting cinemas this weekend. Hosted on…
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Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer Comes To The Everyman For 13th Time!
We just can't get enough of Tom Crean, star of the show Adrian Dooely tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Izzy Showbizzy Looks Forward To The IFTAs
She's on the train and she's got loads of tips for PJ about what to watch for at the IFTAs tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Bronx To The Banks of the Lee - A Marty Party Masterclass
PJ talks to Marty live in studio. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave Kilcoyne From "What The Ruck" Rugby Podcast On IRE v ENG
PJ and Dave look forward to the weekend action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Dressage To Dazzle Chloe's Incredible Pivot After Cancer
From horse riding success to sparkling in sequins, Chloe tells PJ how a life-changing cancer diagnosis led from the dressage arena to the world stage of figure…
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Protecting Kids Online Means More Than Smartphones
There is too much talk about kids and smartphones and not enough thinking about what else is dangerous Philip Arneill, Head of Communications & Research at…
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Farranree Tree Protesters Invite Taoiseach To Visit
PJ talks to Laura who says following Deputies Thomas Gould and Ken O'Flynn raising their campaign in the Dáil to Tánaiste Simon Harris they would like the…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
How Do You Move To Northern Spain?
A listener wonders what you should do to move to Northern Spain. Pat O’Neill of Vamos Canary Islands has some good advice. Hosted on Acast. See…
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AI House Picture Ads & Overbidding - Crazy House Prices Indeed!
PJ talks to Ciarán Mulqueen about the two questions that has every housebuyer fuming. See also @crazyhouseprice on X @crazyhouseprices on Instagram or his…
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Disgraced John Murray Removed From Civic Plaques
John Murray was elected the city's Lord Mayor in 1993 and was convicted of sexually assaulting his teenage granddaughter Elaine in 2013 and Paul Byrne tells PJ…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-02-19 250 Pothole Road, Countryside Crime Wave, I Designed Cars For James Bond & More...
PJ talks to the man who counted 250 potholes on one trip, learns tech is helping farmers fight back against crime, chats to the Corkman designing cars for…
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Ladies Lacing Up the Boots For Community, Connection And Cork - G4MO
PJ chats with Rosaleen O’Brien about why 30 teams are taking over the Park this July for the Cork Mental Health Foundation—grab your boots and register via…
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The Rebel Auto Engineer Who Helped James Bond
PJ chats to Mike Keane of Hibra Design, the Cork man who went from the high-pressure pits of Williams F1 to building the iconic stunt cars for James Bond, only…
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Togher Council Housing Must Be Fixed Up - Residents Truly Deserve Better
PJ talks to Cllr Albert Deasy who says that council housing should meet all the standards just as with any other landlord especially when it's a state body…
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Rural Crime Wave - A Special RTE One Prime Time Report
PJ talks to Prime Time's Connor McMorrow and to ex-Guard Pat Shannon who contributed to the program which airs RTE One tonight (Thu Feb 19th) at 9.35pm or on…
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Admin Party Nights - Save Money AND Have A Party!
Admin party nights are sweeping TikTok with people bringing friends around to brainstorm ways of saving money and get the best deals and Ann-Marie Gaynor the…
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Former Prince Andrew Of The UK Arrested
As news broke, PJ gets the story from Enda Brady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Health Care Assistants (HCAs) Get A Settlement And Strike Is Called Off
Nathasha Lenihan Treacy, SIPTU Assistant Industrial Organizer, has all the details for PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Knocknaheeny Residents Be Left Waiting For New Housing?
Fra tells PJ that the word locally is the project has fallen behind which is a blow but no surprise as he has been waiting for 10 years for the new housing to…
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Is A Girl More Expensive To Bring Up?
PJ talks to Sharon who says without a doubt. What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Costigans Say CBA Awards Are Key To A Happier Business & Happier City
PJ talks to Colm O’Connor from Costigans who won a CBA award last year as the chance to enter this year is extended Enter at corkbusiness.ie before Feb 23rd…
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One Road 250 Potholes And More!
PJ talks to Cllr John Buckley who counted 250 potholes on a trip recently he tells PJ more and also talks about a meeting that took place last night as part of…
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2026-02-18 SNA Anger, Loud Phone Speakers In Public Places, LA World Entertainment Award At 19 & More...
PJ hears anger at the SNA review, talks to Tanya about rude people who blast speakers on trains and busses, chats with dancer Craig Hogan who won an LA World…
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Wuthering Heights - Pretty, Pastel, and Poisonous?
Now that Wuthering Heights is in the cinema, some people are shocked. PJ talks to 96FM's Orla O'Donovan who saw the film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Baby Baldy Barbers Begin Brave Breakaway! Noel & Donncha Set Up Barbershops
PJ talks to Mick Moriarty who ran the legendary Baldy Barbers and to Donncha O’Connell, who became globally famous for his compassionate handling of an…
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At Just 19 This Corkman Won Best Dancer At The LA World Entertainment Awards
PJ catches up with Craig Hogan from Carrigaline who is living the dream as a dancer and we're so proud. See also @craighogan_ Hosted on Acast. See…
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I Only Caught Prostate Cancer In Time By Pure Luck
PJ catches up with Cllr Michael Looney who recently told the story of how a lucky catch saved his life so others can be more aware Hosted on Acast. See…
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Are You Insured? Motor Insurance Pitfalls Can Catch You
Paul Kavanagh from McCarthy Insurance looks at clauses that might catch you and as the system is mostly automatic now so it pays to be careful he tells PJ…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Don't Use Speakers On Trains & Busses!
PJ talks to Tanya Sweeney about rude people, especially people playing loud music from speakers which sparked a brilliant article in the Indo Hosted on Acast…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
I Sleep In A Castle - You Can Too!
Orla Rutherford owner of Dripsey Castle chats to PJ about castle life and winning an AirBnB award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ash Wednesday Fish Crisis?
Bartie tells PJ that getting fish was a challenge for Ash Wednesday and it's still a very big day for people to treat themselves to fish and chips. Hosted on…
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Big Road Budget For Cork PLUS SNAs - Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer
There's a lot of money coming to Cork for roads, around €230m but will it be well spent PJ asks Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer and he also puts some points…
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It Will Be Five Years At Least Before Injection Centre Opens In Cork
Eddie Mullins of the support group Merchants Quay tells PJ the bureaucracy in setting one up is enormous and urges people to start planning now and he is…
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2026-02-17 Breathalyzer To Start Cars, Domestic Violence Survivor Speaks After Justice, Pancakes From Ireland And Poland & More...
PJ asks is it time we put breathalyzers in the cars of drink drivers to cut the carnage, hears Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne interview Jackie Twomey after…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Yoga Warriors Fight The Harms Of The Modern World
PJ talks to Hazel O'Sullivan from Cork Lotus Yoga and finds out why it helps ground us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Rock Museum In Cork Would Help Tourism And Kick Start The Night
PJ talks to Sheena Crowley who has been campaigning for a rock museum for years and to Arthur Murray from Cork band Ash Red about how a Rock Museum could…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
How To Gael Girls Are Coming To Cork And They're Ready To Party!
PJ chats to Doireann Ní Ghlacáin who is in Paris and says she has hardly used French because of the interest in Gaeilge there Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Natasha's Taking Over Beloved Rebecca's Kitchen In West Cork At Just 22
Natasha is taking over a local legend at 22 but PJ discovers she's already conquered Vancouver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Olivier Climbed Ireland's Highest Mountain At 5
PJ talks to Radoslaw Piskorski and his 5 year old son, Olivier, who climbed Carrauntoohil with his 10 year old brother, Alan Hosted on Acast. See…
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New Protection For River Allow/Blackwater?
PJ talks to Dan Dennehy, Club Secretary at Kanturk and District Trout Anglers, about a new electronic pollution alarm but asks is it enough? Hosted on Acast…
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Jackie Twomey Survivor Of Boiling Water Attack By Noel Twomey Talks To Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne
PJ hears from Paul Byrne about the trial that convicted Noel Twomey after a savage boiling water attack and listens to Jackie talk after her triumph in court…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Polish Pancake Fun With Magda From The Hideout Cafe And A Bit Of Fat Tuesday Too!
PJ talks to Magda who cooked up a storm for Pancake Tuesday but also celebrated Fat Thursday, a Polish tradition stuffed with creamy rich cakes that happens…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
VQ Pancake Race Fun!
PJ hears a report from Damien Sreenan from 96FM News from the annual pancake race in MacCurtain St Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Coco's Law To Include AI Deepfakes
PJ talks to Pat Buckley TD about an amendment to Coco's Law in the light of the AI nude deepfakes that have swept across the online world Hosted on Acast. See…
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800 People Convicted Of Drinking Driving AFTER Conviction - Time For Breathalyzers In Cars?
PJ talks to Paddy Comyn from DoneDeal about calls for alcohol interlocks to be imposed on drunk drivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-02-16 Superb Fire Brigade Rescue, Hello My Friend, Barrys Bootcamp & More...
PJ hears how the Cork Fire Brigade never give up even when conditions are tough, talks to Paul McCarthy about the stunning results of Hello My Friend, finds…
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Gaye Wrote Two Books In Pure Cork Words About LGBT Life In The 90s
PJ talks to Gaye Shortland on her books written in the Cork vernacular describing LGBT life in the 90s, a time of change in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See…
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Neurodiverse Kids Can Develop With The Right Toy - The Toy Library Helps Find The Right One
PJ talks to Giorgia Anile of the Toy Library who says the match between toy and child is so important if you are trying to help development but trial-and-error…
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From Coding To Cooking Aisling Is Proud Of The Girl Guides
The new Chief Commissioner of the Irish Girl Guides is from Carrigaline. Aisling Claffey Healion is proud of the skills girls learn by taking part but, most of…
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More Than A Catchphrase - Paul McCarthy On Hello My Friend
From struggling with addiction to becoming a qualified therapist, Paul tells PJ how one simple greeting changed his life. HelloMyFriend is on in the Everyman…
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Run For The Man Man Who Kept Bandon Moving: Remembering John Hayes
Trina tells PJ about John Hayes, her late Uncle, and how she wants to continue his lifelong mission of supporting others, by holding a run in aid of Cancer…
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AirBnB Rules Will Hammer Self-Catering Tourism
PJ hears from Máire Ní Mhurchú, Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation, who says people will rather see buildings lie idle than pay huge planning fees and…