Shows / Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Podcast by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Creeping Shortage Of SNAs Must Be Challenged By Parents
Helen O'Neill tells Paul Byrne that parents must resist the silent fall off in availability of SNAs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Guinness Price Rise Will Be The Last Blow For Many Bars
Michelle Lewis from Hannah's Bar in Skenakilla tells Paul Byrne that Ireland needs a plan to save small business, especially in hospitality Hosted on Acast…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Soaring Burglaries Show We Need Tougher Measures
Paul Byrne hears ideas to tackle break-ins from Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Grok Yields To Pressure On AI Nudes
Paul Byrne talks to Mairead Twohig who has been researching the Grok AI app and to Alex Cooney of CyberSafe Kids and asks did they go far enough with the…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-14 Seán Ó Sé The Voice Of Cork, Ted Cunningham Interview, Escaping The Taliban & More...
Paul Byrne remembers the late Seán Ó Sé, famous for The Banks Of My Own Lovely Lee, interviews Ted Cunningham, hears about a daring escape from the Taliban…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Cork Cine Club's Independent Cinema Season Starts Jan 22nd
Paul Byrne finds out what to expect from Jamie Monagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Pivoting From The Day Job To Working As An Artist
Aoife McLaughlin is swopping life as a physio for a world of art making beautiful lino prints of West Cork and tells Paul Byrne it wasn't a rushed decision…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Why Everyone Is Talking About HBO's "Heated Rivalry"
Mia Poland from Onic's Pride Vibes has been binge watching the ground-breaking series of LGBT hockey start romance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Spice Up Your Life At Cork’s First Chilli Festival!
Dara McDermott joins Paul Byrne to talk about fiery food, "Spicy Cabaret," and how your local pub can win the title of Ireland’s spiciest. See also…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
I Can't Recruit Workers Because Of The Housing Crisis
Shannen Butler Keane tells Paul Byrne that the housing crisis is adding another headache to small business life - recruitment Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Escaping The Taliban
Paul Byrne talks to Manizha Mahmod Khan who fled Afghanistan about what it was like to escape a regime with such restrictive laws for women Hosted on Acast…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
No Water For Xmas Day Then Fixed Now No Water Again!
Paul talks to Kym from Castlemartyr who is totally fed up with irregular water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Whats Going On With Instagram Password Emails?
Paul Byrne talks to Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 about why so many people got emails offering to reset your Instagram password over the last few days Hosted on…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Ted Cunningham Speaks To Paul Byrne After Five Figure Sum In Prisoners Rights Case
Ted Cunningham tells Paul Byrne his side of a long legal battle, following a settlement in a prisoners’ rights case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
The Late Seán Ó Sé - The Man Behind The Definitive Banks Of My Lee And Poc Ar Buille
Paul hears from Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy, JP from C103 and Tim O'Riordan from Natural Gas who had a little help from Seán Ó Sé with their "Langer Song" Hosted…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-13 Healthcare Strike Notice, Young Scientist Help For Dementia, Cancer Connect Heroes & More...
Paul Byrne learns why healthcare assistants have served strike notice, discovers the Kanturk Young Scientist with AI Glasses to help dementia patients, talks…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Cancer Connect A Cup Of Kindness, Banter Biscuits & Chemotherapy
Paul talks to Helen O'Driscoll who started Cancer Connect to make sure that patients could get to their treatments, to Christy who is one of their drivers and…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Beloved Cork Musician David Punch On Being Part Of The Assembly Ireland
David Punch who has been open about his autism journey tells Paul Byrne about taking part in The Assembly Ireland where a group of autistic, neurodivergent…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
A Young Kid With Muscular Dystrophy Deserves Better From Council Housing
Michael, a North Cork father, shares the heartbreaking reality of caring for his 12-year-old son with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a council home that traps…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Campaign For Don O'Leary Bridge On Proby's Quay Growing Fast
Past pupils from The Life Ctr Amber O'Callaghan, Darragh Cotter and friend of Don O’Leay Brian Madden tell Paul Byrne there is massive support for Proby’s Quay…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Laws To Fine Grok And Others Over AI Nudes
Paul talks to Alex Cooney of Cybersafe Kids about what kind of laws we need to stamp out AI nudes before there's a tragedy in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Debt Collectors For Hospital Patients
Paul Byrne talks to Aidan Farrelly TD who has been getting figures on the use of debt collectors for hospital debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
William From Scoil Mhuire Kanturk Made AI Glasses That Help People With Dementia
Paul talks to William Brosnan about his brilliant Young Scientist project and to his teacher Siobhan O'Riordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Union Hall Volunteers Devastated By Thugs Destroying Decorations
Don O’Donovan, Chair Union Hall Development Association, tells Paul Byrne it is soul destroying to see volunteer work to cheer up the town wantonly destroyed…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Health Care Assistants Serve Strike Notice
Paul Byrne talks to Natasha Lenihan Treacy from SIPTU about why strike notice has been served Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-12 Cork's Young Scientist Heroes, Scooter Law Crackdown? Drawing For Happiness & More...
Paul Byrne talks to Corks Young Scientists trying to make the world a bit better through science, discusses new government proposals to regulate scooters…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Panto - The Fitness Emergencies And Commitment That Make The Show Go on
Marking the end of the Everyman panto for this year, Catherine Mahon Buckley and her star Brazilian dancer Gustavo chat about what it takes to keep the show on…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
A New Home for Hope: The Rainbow Club's Big Move
Paul hears from Karen O'Mahony from The Rainbow Clubas they race to transform an old health centre into a lifeline for over 1,300 children and adults with…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Dead On The Road: Why Horse Welfare Tragedies Keep Happening
Paul Byrne talks to Kelly Mellerick of My Lovely Horse Rescue about what we can learn from the tragic photos we keep seeing online. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Drawing For Fun AND Self-Care
Paul Byrne talks to Inma Pavon about drawing for fun but also for self-care. For info on Inma's Sunday Drawing & Wellbeing classes see here Hosted on Acast…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Running Towards Heaven The Undeniables Build Brotherhood Like A Mens Shed On Steroids
Paul talks to Andrew Daly about the need for mens fellowship and how men need something as life changes in their 30s/40s See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Mock Exams Preparation Not Perspiration!
Paul Byrne gets good advice from TJ Hegarty of breakthroughmaths.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Gen Z Need To Party More!
Paul talks to Jane Cowan of the Diary Of A Gen Z Student column in the Irish Examiner who says if young people don't party and socialize more they will regret…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
New Laws On The Way For Scooters
Paul Byrne talks to Paddy Comyn of Donedeal about the whole situation surrounding scooters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Scoil Muire Gan Smal Pupils Young Scientist Project On Psychological Effect Of Dirty Water
Paul talks to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal teacher Edel Healy and pupils Leah Buckley & Carley O'Callaghan about their project for the Young Scientists which examined…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Win For Terence MacSwiney CC's Bumblebee Young Scientist Project
Paul Byrne talks to Vicky Ryan mum of Mikayla Ryan who was on the Terence MacSwiney CC Young Scientist 2026 Bumblebee Project which is a unique communications…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Emily Got Her Schoolbus! No More Walking 1km In The Rain
Back in November Deirdre told us how her Daughter Emily and herself had to get up early, have breakfast away from home every day and walk 1km because she never…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-09 Roadworks Ruin Rush Hour Traffic, Vision Boards For What You Want, January Is Peak For New Love & More...
PJ asks can we improve rush hours with some rules on roadworks, discovers that Vision Boards help you get what you want, learns January is the peak time to…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
GIANT How an Irish Mentor Created A Boxing Legend
PJ talks to Crossy about the movie dropping in cinemas this weekend: GIANT heartwarming drama about the bond between legendary Irish trainer Brendan Ingle and…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
What Is Going On With Lego Smart Bricks?
PJ talks to Mike The Farmer, Cork's Lego hero who says the Smart Bricks are controversial because kids will use their imagination less Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
January Is Peak Month To Find A New Partner
PJ talks to Mairéad Loughman of Love HQ to find out what makes for a turn on and what gives the ick! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Are They Picking The Right People For Love Island All Stars?
PJ talks to Órla O'Dononvan who looks forward to the new series but has a bone to pick with some of the choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Collagen Will Help With Making 2026 The Year Of The Bounce!
PJ hears from Mary Jane O'Regan that we're learning more and more about how important collagen is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Vision Boards Will Help You Be The Person You Want To Be
Vision Boards help you remember and commit to things you want in your life Lauren Maples tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Help At Hand For Non-Verbal People Thanks To These Kids From Terence MacSwiney Community College
PJ talks to Vicky, the proud mum of Mikayla who is in the Young Scientists with Reece Morey and Alex McKee this year for Bumblebee a communication system for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Let's Name Proby's Quay Bridge After Don O'Leary
Darcy tells PJ that Don O'Leary did so much for Cork running the Life Centre that it's only fair we name our latest bridge after him. More information on…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Can Cork City Council Improve Traffic Flow When There Are Roadworks
PJ chats with Cllr Peter Horgan, Chair of the Transport Committee, about listener suggestions for reducing traffic chaos during roadworks Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Driving In Ice - What Should You Really Do?
PJ gets a roundup of roads hit by black ice and then gets tips from Darren Mullane from the Darren Mullane School of Motoring about driving in black ice and…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-08 LadyCabs For A Safer Night, Lessons From A Job In CSI, Father Ted Fans Unite! & More...
PJ hears how Cork will have a taxi service catering to women, learns that a job investigating crime can prep you for challenges in other jobs, discovers what…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Holiday Bargains - Shoulder Season Secrets From Sarah Slattery
Sarah tells PJ about all the savings and looks at some of the newest, trendiest trends in travel bargains as well. See also thetravelexpert.ie Hosted on Acast…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Crime Scenes & Calm Minds How CSI Work Taught Me Resilience
PJ talks to Ciaran Prior who pivoted from working CSI for the Guards to helping others unleash their potential through motivational speeches and coaching. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Father Ted Chaos Fandom & Fun At TedFest 2026
PJ talks to Peter Phillips co-founder of tedfest.org about what will happen during this year's fest which happens Mar 5th weekend. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Marathon Man Darrel Holden's Mission To Help Mental Health Treatment In Cork
Darrel is running in the London Marathon to raise money for CUH Mental Health Services. Ger O'Brien, the well known EFT therapist is helping. PJ talks to both…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Beat The Waiting List - Go North!
Gareth Crudden of Kingsbridge Hospital tells PJ about how getting treatment up North paid for by the HSE works. See also kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com Hosted…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Cork Property Prices Rise By €35,000 In One Year
Joanne Geary of MyHome.ie talks to PJ about the findings of their latest report into property prices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
The Cab Company Focused On Women Is Coming To Cork
PJ talks to Emanuela Negura of LadyCab.ie which is coming to Cork soon and indeed is looking for drivers here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Keys in Hand, Phone on Loud Why Women Never Just "Take a Taxi"
PJ talks to Sarah Harte of The Irish Examiner who has been writing about the extra steps women take to feel safe in a taxi. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Goretti - Snow On Knockboy and Mullaghenish Will It Spread?
PJ talks to Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel about what we can expect today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2026-01-07 Monty Buys The Wilton, CUH TV Show, Roz Purcell's Cork Bucketlist & More...
PJ finds out what Paul Montgomery's plans are for the famous Wilton Bar, talks to Dr Dearbhaile Collins whose work is featured on RTE's Any Given Day tonight…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Recovery Hope & New Beginnings At Aye Anglesea St
Michael Droney talks recovery, fatherhood, and the road to healing to PJ which he captured in a unique exhibition opening in Aye Bar on Anglesea St on Fri Jan…