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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
The Secret of Wok Chi - Get Asian Cooking!
PJ talks to May O'Donovan about the hidden science behind that authentic Asian restaurant smell and how to recreate it in a standard Irish kitchen. Classes…
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In Midleton Homes Without Flood Insurance Life Has Become A Military Operation
PJ talks to Caroline Leahy as flood defences for the town are pushed out further into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alex O'Shea From The Fire Station To The Frozen Tundra
A father of four and a serving fireman, Alex O’Shea discusses with PJ making the "extreme" feel normal and representing Cork on the world’s most dangerous race…
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Olivia Went To Activist Bootcamp To Help Spread The Word About Sexual Wellbeing After Cancer
PJ talks to Olivia Teahan about what happens in an activist bootcamp where people develop their campaigning skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Our Dog Samson Can Lift Our Little Lad River Out Of The Wheelchair To Help Him
PJ talks to Susan about the great work Dogs For The Disabled do training dog like Samson who helps her lad and he also talks to Jennifer Dowler who runs the…
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How Do I Fix My Sleep Deficit?
Does a sleep-in on Saturday cover all those week day late nights PJ asks Lucy Wolfe of sleepmatters.ie He also also finds about naps and even vitamins! Hosted…
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A Vote of No Confidence: Hauliers Say Road Safety Authority Must Go
Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Highland explains to PJ why he is urging every councillor in Ireland to formally reject the Road Safety Authority…
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Closing Loophole's In Jenny's Law - The Domestic Violence Register
Jason Poole tells PJ he's fighting to close loopholes in the law named after his sister Jennifer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hoodies and GDPR The Battle to Make CCTV Work Against Dumping
As Cork City Council opens a new consultation on surveillance, we explore why cameras often fail to catch the "smart" fly-tippers with Cllr Aileen Browne who…
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Is CCTV Enough to Stop the Dumpers?
PJ talks to Chris Moody who fights hard to keep Blackpool and the Glen clean for people and wildlife look at City Council plans to use CCTV to catch people who…
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2026-01-21 Should Taoiseach Visit A Trump White House? Many People Want A Don O'Leary Bridge, Deerpark Ghost Is Harmless & More...
PJ asks if the Taoiseach should visit the Trump White House on Patrick's Day, hears from so many people who want a bridge named after the late Don O'Leay of…
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The Beckhams Go Nuclear
PJ chats about the latest problems in the Beckham household with Max Kane of The Buzz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More Than Just Wood - Precious Memories Of My Aunt Stolen
PJ hears when a thief targeted MacCurtain Wine Cellar, they didn't just take decor—they took a irreplaceable link to Sean’s late aunt and he'd love to have it…
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Eamonn Is Walking Barefoot...Through Europe!
Eamonn Keaveney is walking barefoot through Europe and has reached Cork and our friend Ciara O’Brien at the lovely Barnahown B&B. PJ finds out why on earth…
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I Met The Harmless Ghost Of Coláiste Eamann Rís Deerpark
After hearing from the Cork Supernatural Society and their investigation of the school, PJ hears from Maurice who met the ghost there and says it's harmless…
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New Douglas Community First Responders Helping With Almost An Emergency A Day
PJ hears about the great work being done by volunteers from Edward Walsh, Head of Operations at CRITICAL & Keith Cruise volunteer with CRITICAL Douglas CFR. To…
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Don O'Leary Bridge Idea Gets Massive Support From Callers
PJ talks to people whose lives were changed by Don and think naming the Proby's Quay bridge after him would be so meaningful. See also here Hosted on Acast…
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What Happened When Cork Supernatural Society Went To Coláiste Eamann Rís Deerpark On Saturday
PJ talks to Matthew Clarke about what they found and they talk about the history of the area as well Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Should Micheál Martin Visit Trump's White House?
This year could visiting the US President be seen as an endorsement of President Trump's policies in areas like Greenland? Emma DeSouza tells PJ that it's not…
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Guards Ask For More Lighting In Carrigaline Park
PJ talks to Cllr Jack White who welcomes any move to encourage people to be more active. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Business In Douglas St Grinds To A Halt Due To Sewage Flooding
PJ hears more from Justine who runs Cork Flower Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2026-01-20 Faranree Jumps To The Defence Of Trees, We Love Horror Films But Why, Ketamine Floods Cork With Danger & More...
PJ Coogan hears how Farranree residents defended the trees they grew up with, chatted about the best horror films and why we terrify ourselves watching them…
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4th Annual Lá Fhéile Bríde Festival On Popes Quay Feb 1st
PJ gets all the details of a fab festival celebrating Spring, the coming of bright days, Irish culture and the culture of those who have moved here from Liam…
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What Makes A Great Horror Movie & Why Do We Like Being Scared?
PJ chats about great horror movies to psychologist Katie Evans who also looks at why we like being scared. Katie will be in Cyprus Avenue this Sun Jan 25th see…
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What Are Cork's Fashion Trends For Spring/Summer 2026?
PJ catches up on the latest trends from Sheena from Sheena's Boutique and Nigel O'Sullivan from Louis Copeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Information On AI Deep Fakes From UCC
PJ talks to UCC's John Twomey who is leading the infowar against AI Deepfakes because laws alone will never be enough to tackle this new hazard. You can find…
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St Paul's Special School Is Where Magic Happens - Support Them On Their 60th Birthday
PJ talks to Ger who calls on people to give St Paul's a special birthday present by going to their Valentine's Ball or helping with sponsorship. See here St…
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As Ketamine Use Soars PJ Asks Do People Know About Ketamine Bladder?
PJ talks to addiction counsellor Michael Guerin and drug awareness activist Bernard O'Hehir about the risks many on the drugs are not even aware of that have…
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Farranree Residents Protest As Crews Move In To Cut Down Trees
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne live on location as shocked residents protested the removal of trees from Knockpogue Ave and Knockfree Ave…
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What Are The Hot Areas For Property In Cork?
Sorcha Corcoran, editor of the Sunday Times Nationwide Property Price Guide, tells PJ where the hotspots are, what kind of houses buyers like and more. See…
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30kph Speed Limits - A Victory For Residents
PJ talks to Ciara from the Ballyhooly Rd who has been campaigning for drivers to slow down for the sake of kids and elderly and asks her if the city council's…
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Fab Pictures Of Northern Lights Over Cork Last Night - Did You See Them?
PJ talks to Space Journalist Leo Enright about the Northern Lights and whether more are on the way and to Sharon who captured stunning photos in Glanmire about…
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2026-01-19 Save our trees from cycle path destruction, traffic mismanagement awards, writing thrillers with Cork grit & More...
Paul Byrne hears about the Knockpogue& Knockfree Ave cycle lane protest, discusses Joe Mason's '2025 Traffic Mismanagement Awards,' learns how to write crime…
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Scones for the Unsung Heroes: Fuel for Tidy Towns
Paul Byrne chats to Armands Ceimers from The Mulligan Room in Macroom, who shares how he’s backing local Tidy Towns volunteers with fresh baking all year…
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The Smartest Workout You’re Not Doing: Yoga for Real Life
Paul Byrne chats to Ian Revins on why yoga is a game-changer for both body and mind right now, and why yoga works even if you’re not ‘flexible’. Hosted on…
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Winter Tunes at The White Horse: Ballincollig’s Cosy Music Weekend
Paul Byrne chats with Joe Carey who previews the 16th Ballincollig Winter Music Festival and what’s in store this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Leeside Noir: Writing Thrillers with Cork Grit
Paul Byrne chats to writer Kevin Doyle who reveals how Cork’s streets, voices, and edge shape his brand of thriller writing. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Lonely No More: The Social Group
Paul Byrne chats to Lisa Lingane who explains how simple get-togethers are making a big difference to loneliness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Quirky, Candid, Unfiltered: Through Niamh’s Lens
Paul Byrne chats to Niamh Barry about her gift for documenting life as it is, and what makes a great photograph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Blue Monday Survival Guide: Dry January Edition
Paul Byrne chats with Drinkaware’s Dearbhla O’Brien who gives simple strategies for staying alcohol-free through January’s hard stretch. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Felling Trees To Make Cycle Lanes? Not In Our Name Say Knockpogue/Knocfree Residents
Paul Byrne talks to Deirdre and Rachel who are protesting as Council crews move into fell beloved trees. He also talks to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald on the issue…
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Gridlock Giggles: Joe Mason’s Traffic Mismanagement Awards
Paul Byrne chats to Joe Mason who provides a painfully funny look at how traffic went from bad to absurd, with Joe’s top ‘winners’. Hosted on Acast. See…
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2026-01-16 Cops On The Beat Revive City, Ideas To Make Roads Safer, Meeting The French First Lady On A School Tour & More...
Paul Byrne hears about the boost to trade and mood from High Visibility Policing, learns laws proven to work in the UK and Australia to make roads safer, hears…
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Catriona Twomey - Back On The Mend
Paul catches up with Catriona Twomey beloved for her work in Cork with those needing food and shelter after her recent mini-stroke Hosted on Acast. See…
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A Life In Security - Jess O'Sullivan
Paul Byrne finds out what it's like to have lived a life in the security industry from Jess O'Sullivan from AOS Security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Scooter & Scrambler Hooligans Makes Castlepark A Misery
Paul reads a message from a listener about feral behavior in Castlepark in Ballincollig by thugs often not even from the estate and puts the points to Cllr Joe…
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A Lido For Cork - Our Kids Are Missing A Critical Life Skill
Niall tells Paul Byrne with such limited swimming facilities our kids are losing out, especially in a maritime county Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Pilates For January - Even Healthier Than You Think!
Paul Byrne talks to maxphysio.ie Lowry O'Mahony who says Pilates now will keep you fit enough to avoid some nasty problems in your 50s Hosted on Acast. See…
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Favorite Gadgets From The Consumer Electronics Show
96FM presenter Rob O'Neill has a passion for gadgets and he shares some of his favorites from the recent CES. Hear Rob every Saturday at 2pm on 96FM Hosted on…
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New Year No Injuries! Tips If You Are Taking Up Fitness
Paul Byrne gets some tips to make sure you stay healthy as you get healthy from Mr Mr. James Hepburn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Mater Private…
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Simple Changes To Laws To Save Lives On Our Roads
Paul Byrne talks to Dr Eoin Fogarty of the CUH who sees the carnage on our roads first hand and wants proven ideas from the UK and Australia implemented here…
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Glanmire Girls Meet French First Lady On School Tour
Paul Byrne talks to David Leahy Glanmire Community College Teacher and students Keely, Ava Kate who met Brigitte Macron during their school tour Hosted on…
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A Bland Life But A Brave Life - Eadain On Her 5 Ingredient Life
Eadain Hegarty tells Paul about living life to the full even when she can only eat food made from five ingredients because of her health conditions Hosted on…
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City Atmosphere So Much Better With High Visibility Patrols
Paul Byrne talks to Dermot O’Sullivan of Greenwich Café and Audrey Caplis of Azure Jewellery George’s Quay on improvements to city centre mood since the…
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2025-12-15 Did Grok Change Enough? Fighting SNA Cuts, A Corner Of Liverpool That Is Forever Shandon & More...
Paul Byrne asks are the changes to Grok enough hears one mum rallying cry to fight SNA cuts, learns about a bar in Liverpool dedicated to Cork. And more…
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Childline's Power of Listening - You Could Be Changing Lives in Cork
Four hours a week with Childline Cork can transform your life as much as the children you support Regina O'Sullivan, Cork Regional Childline Manager, tells…
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The Sea Fillies: Swimming for the RNLI
Orla Leahy tells Paul Byrne the story of two women, 4,000 kilometers, and a lot of cold water. To contribute see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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A Slice Of Cork In Liverpool - The Shandon Bells Bar
Paul talks to Emilia Bona of The Shandon Bells, a Liverpool pub dedicated to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If They Replaced The Water Main It Would Cost Less Than All The Repairs!
Castlemartyr's water supply problems are caused by frequent repairs and Des tells Paul Byrne he thinks they'd be better off just replacing the main Hosted on…
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Financial Freedom Starts In Your Mind
Paul talks to financial journalist Eoin McGee about his new book "How to Achieve Financial Freedom" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.