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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Help Find Aliens In Outer Space - No, Really!
PJ hears from Dr Oisin Creanor about ways that you can help find aliens in outer space with your smartphone. See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
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iWish So Important To Give Girls Job Role Models
Biola Folorunso tells PJ that seeing people like her was important in giving her the confidence to become a Biomed student. iWish 2026 Feb 5th at the RDS see…
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Pivoting My Life Into Turning Beautiful Historic Bar Into Boutique & Cafe
PJ talks to Lorraine O’Neill who did a bit of a pivot combining her lifelong love of fashion with a passion for old buildings and cafe culture by renovating…
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Mandatory Jail Sentences For Stealing Tools?
Sen PJ Murphy tells PJ he is pushing a measure through the Oireachtas to get mandatory jail terms for people who steal tools and jeopardize livelihoods Hosted…
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Roz Purcell On Her Bucket List Of 2026 Hikes In Cork
Some absolutely amazing places feature in Roz's list and she tells PJ why she picked them. @rozannapurcell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Cork University Hospital On RTE One Tonight - Dr Dearbhaile Collins Tells Us What To Expect
PJ chats to Dr Dearbhaile about her work fighting cancer which features in the RTE One Docuseries Any Given Day documenting what happens in CUH. First episode…
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Bart Got A Bit Of Help And Quit Smoking After 15 Years
PJ talks to Bart who quit smoking with the help of the HSE QUIT compaign and he also hears from Martina Blake of the Tobacco Free Ireland program. If you want…
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130 Less Childcare Businesses In Cork
As Tusla figures how so many childcare facilities have closed in Cork PJ asks Elaine Dunne, of the Federation Early Childhood Providers if there's any end in…
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Is Callum Turner The Right Choice For James Bond?
As Netflix prepare to host all Bond films to date, rumors are growing online that Callum Turner will be the new Bond. PJ asks film fan Conor Murphy if this…
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Time For A Ban On Junk Food Ads?
Would a ban on junk food ads, especially online, help make our kids healthier PJ Coogan asks caterer and foodie Orla McAndrew Hosted on Acast. See…
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Monty Takes Over The Wilton
PJ chats to Paul Montgomery who has big plans for The Wilton bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2026-01-06 Taxes Fuel Cost Of Living Crisis, Teaching CPR After Saving Life, Grok AI Deepfake Bikini Photos & More...
PJ talks about the high tax burden on fuel which adds to the cost of everything, hears how saving a life by CPR lead to a life pivot, learns how Grok is…
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All Change In Football Managers Locally & Cross-Channel!
PJ talks to Trevor Welch from The Score and Premier League Live about a hectic time in football management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Anger As Grok Creates AI Fake Images Of Women And Minors In Bikinis And Underwear
PJ talks to Elaine Burke of the For Techs Sake podcast about the sinister use of Grok spicy mode to sexualize innocent pics of women and kids using AI tech…
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Help Me Find Shillelagh Taken In Baffling Car Crime
PJ talks to Thomas who describes how thieves broke into his Nissan Micra without forcing the locks or breaking windows and then took his favorite Shillelagh…
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Tai Chi - A Gentle Way To A Better You In The New Year
PJ talks to Carmel from carmeloconnor.com about why the Chinese exercise has a lot to offer for those looking to make a change in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See…
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Duhallow Fights Coffee Cup Waste At Events
PJ talks to Maura Walsh from IRD Duhallow who has a neat idea for cutting back on the avalanche of waste after events like mini-marathons. Hosted on Acast. See…
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For Palestine Protesters Starvation Is The Last Weapon
PJ talks to Dr. Ciarán Dawson, former blanket protester, about the plight of Palestine protesters in the UK who have gone on hunger strike. Hosted on Acast…
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From A Nightmare At 4:44 To A Mission To Save More Lives Through CPR
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who met Helena Kiely, the paramedic who had to use her training to save her partner Mark after he suffered a…
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Families In Need Contact Vincent De Paul In Record Numbers
PJ hears how this Christmas saw a record number of people looking for help from Cormac O’Sullivan, Regional Coordinator St Vincent De Paul. The raffle…
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Nestlé Recalls 18 Batches of SMA Products
PJ talks to Dr Michelle Minihan of the Food Safety Authority to get the details. For more see also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Time For Cork To Be A Confident Modern European City
PJ and Dave O'Brien from the Cork Business Association discuss a confident Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Highest Fuel Taxes In The EU
As fuel prices rise again PJ chats with Paddy Comyn of DoneDeal Motoring and The Driving Seat Podcast about why there is no relief in the cost of living…
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2026-12-05 First Little Corkonian Of 2026, The Hidden Homeless, Norma Sheehan on Queenagers & The Menopause & More...
PJ talks to Victoria about her daughter Frances, the first Corkonian of 2026, learns about the problem of the hidden homeless, hears from Norma Sheehan about…
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From Dune To Twin Peaks Triskel Celebrates David Lynch
David Lynch changed film-making for sure and Triskel are launching a mini-festival about his PJ hears from Chris O'Neill See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
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10% Of People Plan To Quit Job In January
PJ talks to Caroline Reidy from The HR Suite about a shocking survey where half say they are in the wrong job with many blaming their parents. Hosted on Acast…
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Norma Sheehan Says It's Wine O'Clock
PJ chats to Norma in advance of her Wine O'Clock show in The Opera House Jan 22nd. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blarney's Clogheenmilcon Fen Beauty Spot Vandalized
PJ talks to Deborah Maguire & Tom O’Byrne who help manage the beautiful area about the heartless act of vandalism that saw seating burned Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Hidden Homeless Are Being Ignored
Martin Leahy has been singing protest songs about the housing situation since 2022 and recently testified before the Oireachtas Housing Committee. He says…
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Quitting Alcohol For 2026
PJ talks to Adrian Lennihan, The Recovery Coach, about joining the growing numbers of people who have left alcohol behind in their lives and they also discuss…
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Winning The War On Litter
PJ talks to Conor Horgan of Irish Business Against Litter whose latest survey has great news! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Problems At Schipol Cause Problems Throughout Europe
PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie about Schipol and hears some other travel news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Frances Is The First Corkonian Of 2026
PJ talks to mum Victoria who gave birth to our first rebel of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roads & Weather Catchup
PJ talks to Ken Perrott of the Corks 96FM Street Fleet and Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel to get a picture of the roads this morning Hosted on…
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2025-12-24 Bus Full Of Toys For North Pole, Xmas In North Main St & English Market, Cork Airport Clear Santa & More...
PJ talks to the Briar Rose chef who sent a bus full of toys to the North Pole for kids in Edel House, chats to traders in North Main St and the English Market…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Live From the Sleigh: PJ chats to Santa!
PJ hears Santa talk to the boys and girls about Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Santa’s Flight Plan: Inside Air Traffic Control
PJ chats with Martin O’Keefe who reveals the coordination, clearances, and festive protocols to guide Santa safely over Cork. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Christmas Star Explained
PJ chats with Space expert Leo Enright who explores the science and story behind the Star of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Lazy Days and Long Walks: Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s Holiday Routine
Pj Chats with Taoiseach Michael Martin about family meals, 10k walks, and switching off on Christmas and St Stephen’s Day. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Spiced Beef Tradition: Durcan Meats
PJ chats with Tom Durcan of Durcan's Meats, who talks classic Cork spiced beef, holiday queues, and what makes Christmas at the market special. Hosted on…
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Fry-Ups and Festive Feels: Tony’s Bistro
PJ chats with Jonathan O’Connor on serving Cork’s best breakfasts and keeping spirits high in the busy season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Turkeys, Trimmings, and Tim: English Market Magic
PJ chats with Tim Mulcahy who shares the sights, sounds, and flavours of Christmas Eve at The Chicken Inn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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The Dungeon Master’s Christmas with Apollo Pierce
PJ Chats with Apollo Pierce who talks Dungeons & Dragons, voice acting, and the perfect games for holiday gatherings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Cork’s Shepherd: Bishop Paul Colton Looks Ahead
PJ chats with Bishop Paul Colton who shares memories from his tenure and the hopes he has for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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When the Taps Run Dry: A Castlemartyr Christmas Eve
PJ chats with Kym who shares the reality of coping without running water at home and caring for a sick child in the run-up to Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Bryan Clarke and The Briar Rose Christmas Miracle
PJ chats with Bryan Clarke who shares how the Briar Rose team raised over €3,000 and gathered hundreds of gifts to brighten Cork families’ Christmas. Hosted on…
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2025-12-23 Xmas At The Airport, Fixing Housing, From Mayfield To Manhattan & More...
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne talking to Corkonians returning at Cork Airport, Developer Michael O'Flynn on what would end the housing crisis…
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Developer Michael O'Flynn On Fixing Housing
PJ hears ideas from Michael O'Flynn as housing targets look further away than ever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flying Home For Xmas - Cork Airport Team Hitting It Out Of The Park
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne and Barry Holland, Communications Manager Cork Airport about the Christmas reunions and homecomings Hosted on…
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Saipan
Crossy from The Buzz has been talking Saipan to Eanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan and tells PJ more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mayfield to Manhattan: James Keegan’s Wild Year In Music
The Cork singer talks to PJ about touring 40 U.S. states and why he’ll always be a Mayfield man at heart. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Tips For The Ham & Main Course Of Xmas Dinner
Chef Jack O'Keefe with a bit of help from his nephew Harry helps Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne get the perfect main course on the 25th Hosted on Acast. See…
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PJ Chats To Garda Olga Smyth Who Started The Xmas Hampers Program
At Xmas time the Gardaí hand out hampers to those who need a helping hand. PJ chats to Mallow's Garda Olga Smyth who started the program Hosted on Acast. See…
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I Scooped Cilla Black's Hats
Sally Kirby of Free Spirit Vintage who picked up 5 of Cilla Black's items at auction recently and she tells the story to PJ Hosted on Acast. See…
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Ideal Xmas Starters
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne talks to Chef Paul Ryan of Cork International Airport to get some tips on starters for Christmas dinner Hosted on Acast. See…
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Catchup With Shane Casey
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who chats with Shane Casey of Young Offenders fame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Katie O'Keefe Catches Up With The Phenomenal Success Of The Rotary Tree This Year
The Rotary Tree on Patrick St over Xmas has become one our most beloved holiday attractions and Katie O'Keefe from the Corks 96FM Newsroom brings us up to…
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Returning Corkonians Chat To Paul Byrne At Cork Airport
Paul gets the vibe of people returning home for Xmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Names For The New Bridges In Cork
PJ and Cork Beo Editor Joe O'Shea chat about possible names for the bridges on Wandesford Quay and Proby's Quay. See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025-12-22 News On Du Plantier Case, "French Val" On Waiting For A Kidney, Rory's Travel Club & More...
PJ hears the latest on the Du Plantier cold case investigation, talks to "French Val" about her life waiting for a kidney transplant, chats with Rory about…