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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
We Will Fix Xmas For People But 2026 Will Be A Lot Of Hurt - Catriona Twomey Of Penny Dinners
Catriona Twomey talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about the vicious effects of the Cost Of Living Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Katie O'Keefe Gets The Story Behind The Patrick St Rotary Tree
Katie O'Keefe looks at the story behind a new Cork tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bereaved Families Horrified By Talk Of Roadside Memorial Ban
PJ talks to Susan Gray who says removing the memorial to her late husband who died in a road collision would add to the hurt Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025-12-12 GAA Ref Shortage, Drug Ship Costs Soar, SHARE Collectors In Studio & More...
PJ hears abuse may mean the GAA is short referees for matches, learns more about the soaring cost of drug ship MV Matthew, chats with SHARE collectors Rebecca…
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14 Year Old Lottie From Cork Will Sing For Ireland In Junior Eurovision Tomorrow And Your Vote Counts!
While Lottie rehearses PJ chats to mum Celine. To vote for Lottie tomorrow go to JESC.TV and select Ireland plus two other countries to cast your free vote…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Ruby Horse On Boston Back Rooms To Billboard Dreams
Joe Philpott gives PJ an honest, uplifting look at chasing a dream, losing it, and finding something even better along the way. Joe will be signing copies of…
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As SHARE Hit The Streets In Cork PJ Chats To Ryan Wiley & Rebecca Egar In Studio
PJ talks to Ryan and Rebecca about how the legendary Cork Christmas event comes together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Diane The New Network Cork President On Being Better Together
PJ chats to Diane of Diane Higgins Design who has a remarkable story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Save Money At Xmas With Tips From Bonkers
PJ talks to Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers who has some festive ideas for getting value without cutting fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Sleigh What! Xmas Choral Con Fusion On Sunday
Choral Con Fusion's Adam Lacey chats to PJ about their event this Sun in St Peters North Main St at 7pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Xmas Sandwich Ideas From Alex Petit
Everyone's mad about Christmas sandwiches this year and our listeners have plenty of ideas. Alex Petit Executive chef from Trigon Hotels has more ideas to stir…
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MV Matthew - The €20m Drug Ship!
PJ talks to Seamus McGrath TD who got astounding details off Revenue in the Oireachtas yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rotary Tree In Patrick St
PJ talks to Tom Woodward about what has become a beautiful Cork tradition for a good cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GAA Getting Short Of Refs Because Of Abuse
PJ talks to Fin and Kev about the abuse of refs that is coming home to roost! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Which Chocolate Selection Box Is The Best Value?
PJ talks to Cork Beo's Eoin Shortiss who did some REALLY serious research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-12-11 Danish Retailer For Argos Grand Parade, Hoggy's City Hall Reception Last Night, SHARE Xmas Dinner & More...
PJ hears that Normal, the Danish retailer, are taking over the Argos slot in Grand Parade, learns all about the City Hall reception for Hoggy, finds out what…
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Our Girl Mairead Kavanagh From Douglas Announced President of Women’s European Gymnastics!
It's a fast growing sport and PJ hears Mariead is right at the heart of it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Getting To Know Photographer Anna Groniecka The New Network West Cork President
PJ learns some surprising and impressive things about Anna! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Portrait You Never Thought You Could Afford
Renowned West Cork artist Daire Lynch tells PJ he is making luxury portraiture accessible—one heirloom at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Ballincolligs Sophie Is The Girl Who Sent Hope In Teddy Bears
Fourteen-year-old Sophie’s donated toys sped across continents to bring comfort to children who’d lost theirs in devastating floods her dad James tells PJ…
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Bikers Toy Run 2025 Is Happening This Weekend
Audrey Kelleher tells PJ all about this years run happening on Sunday organized by Shamrock Rose MCC in aid of The Children's Leukemia Association, Barnardos…
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Caseys Bar A Safe Haven For Young People
PJ talks to James Casey who runs Caseys in Clonakilty and was inspired by some city bars who allow young people separated from friends or feel threatened to…
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Paul Byrne Joins The SHARE Xmas Party
PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who was at the Xmas Dinner Party for SHARE and had some great fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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A Bus Means So Much For Kids With Special Needs
PJ talks to Claire Vernon, Principal of Scoil Aislinn Boreenmanna Rd on why the school needs a bus to encounter the outside world Hosted on Acast. See…
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City Celebrates Hurling Legend Hoggy With Civic Reception
The Lord Mayor had a civic reception for Hoggy last night and 96FM's Finbarr McCarthy was there and spoke to both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Grand Parade Argos Unit To House Danish Retailer "Normal"
PJ talks to Catherine Shannahan of the Irish Examiner who broke the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Help With Childcare Costs On The Way But Is It Going To Work?
PJ talks to Ollie Sheehan of Mary Geary’s Creche in Carrigtohill about the government change in income thresholds for help with childcare Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025-12-10 War Over Tips For Living With Parents, An M&M Burger In The Victorian Quarter, Palestine Blew Up While I Got My Degree & More...
PJ hears people are outraged by the Dept Of Housing reposting tips on living with parents, tries out an M&M Son Of A Bun burger, learns how Sarraj saw…
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Controversial "Living With Mum & Dad" Video Causes Anger UPDATED
PJ talks to Senator Laura Harmon and Darragh Toal about the controversy surrounding a video giving tips on how to live with mum and dad that was shared by the…
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Christine Has Made Her Home Here
Christine had been visiting Ireland from Boston a long time but lockdown convinced her it was time to make Cork a home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Top Of The Class But Heartbreak For Palestine
Sarraj Alsersawi came to Ireland for a computer degree and finished top of the class but while he was here the Israeli action in Gaza destroyed the life he…
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A Beef Burger With M&Ms!
PJ talks to the gang at Son Of A Bun about their new burger with their usual excellent meat and M&M candy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Would You Use An AI Stylist?
Georgina used the new ASOS AI stylist and tells PJ what it was like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sharenting Means Everyone Knows Your Daughter!
PJ talks to Alex Cooney the CEO of Cyber Safe Kids about both the problem with sharing pics of your kids that strangers can see and also about the new…
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Lough Is Great To Visit!
PJ talks to Stephanie from Lulu's who says it's a great day out and even remember to feed the swans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Xmas Gifts For Teacher - What About SNA, Bus Driver? Where Does It End?
As the cost of living keeps rising PJ talks to Jen Hogan of the Irish Times about the rising cost of gifts for all the people who work with your child. Hosted…
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2025-12-09 Synchronize Roadworks With Traffic? Live Crib In School, Table Dressings Fit For A Queen & More...
PJ hears calls to ban roadworks at traffic peaks, learns how Cork school Coláiste Éamann Rís put together a live crib, learns a Cobh textiler makes table…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Cops Catch Cows - How Rustlers Were Beaten In West Cork
PJ hears from Cllr Finbarr Harrington that the bizarre case of 18 cattle stolen from a farmer has been cracked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Choosing Your First Love Or The Love Of Your Life - Eternity
PJ talks to our man in movies Thomas Crosse about Eternity which is now in cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pizza, Pockets and Pure Cork Pride
Tom Harrington and his sons Mark and Scott look back with PJ on decades of late nights, fresh chips, loyal staff, and their new food business. TomToms, shaped…
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A Cork Tablecloth For Xmas - It's Fit For A Queen
Continuing our look at uniquely Cork ways to celebrate Christmas, PJ talk to Cobh textiler Carmel Creaner who quit engineering to follow her first love with a…
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Carbon Cleanse A Nifty Idea From The Lads At Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh
PJ talks to John Duggan one of the team behind a remarkable mini-company that shows Cork is bursting with enterprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Live Crib At Coláiste Éamann Rís
PJ talks to school principal Aaron Wolfe and to Marcus from Agri Aware who supplied the animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Rob's Petition For Roadworks To Take Account Of Traffic Is Catching On!
Rob says that the people who operate roadworks need to take traffic into account and he tells PJ he has a lot of signatures already for his petition which you…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
CCTV Lies Unused While Guards Draw Up Guidelines
Cllr Ian Doyle explains to PJ that without guidelines from the Guards, GDPR says the council cannot use their CCTV to catch criminals. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Storm Bram Outlook
Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel, David Joyce from Cork City Council and listeners update PJ on the weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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2025-12-08 Corks Toy Show Heroes, New Boss At Quay Coop, Kabin Studio Kids Back Team Ireland And More...
PJ talks to the Cork kids that rocked the Late Late Toy Show, hears what plans My Goodness have once they have taken over The Quay Coop, chats to Sparky and…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Northside Rising - Kabin Crew Kids Powering Cork’s New Sound
Gary and Sparky break down their brand-new collab with Team Ireland to PJ and talk about the young performers making our sound national. Sound of the Northside…
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Late Late Toy Show Celebs Declan, Aoife & Tara Chat To PJ
They stole the show on Friday night and PJ just has to hear from them! Corks Toy Show stars talk about their night. Catch up on the Late Late Toy Show here…
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The Trump Exodus: Two Americans, One Irish Refuge
Michael Presnal and Natalia Lange tell PJ why they felt they had to leave America because of the policies of the Trump administration. You can check out John's…
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What Will The New Cork North Road Mean For Jobs, Housing And Business?
PJ gets some views from Conor Healy of Cork Chamber about the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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96FM Listeners To The Rescue For Family Hit By Fire
PJ talks to Sharon and Joe who are helping out a woman who lost everything to a fire among others in need over Xmas. You can lend a helping hand too! Hosted on…
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An Exciting Future For The Quay Coop With My Goodness
PJ talks to Virginia O'Gara about their plans when they take over the beloved Quay Coop in January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Butter Museum Launches Exciting Ways To Learn More About Cork And Butter
Dr Danielle O'Donovan tells PJ about exciting new ways to enjoy a unique piece of Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Senseless Vandalism Of Mahon Bus Stop So Infuriating
PJ talks to Cllr Honore Kamegni who lives across from the bus shelter which was shattered over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Tourists Still Welcome In Canaries
Chris, a 96FM regular who lives in the Canaries talks to PJ about anti-tourism protests being exaggerated in newspaper coverage. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Was There A "Tornado" In Midleton Plus Yellow Warning
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather explains that tornado-like phenomenon in Midleton overnight and looks ahead to the yellow rain and wind warnings that kick in…
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2025-12-05 Toy Show Excitement, Cork's Olivia Started The Petition That Took RTE Out Of Eurovision, Cork's Bungalow Bob Fixer-Upper & More...
PJ joins in the excitement of The Late Late Toy Show with Patrick Kielty and a Ceoltas U12s from Cork performing tonight, finds out about the Cork woman whose…
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Public Vote, Public Outcry: The Eurovision Debate
PJ and Adam McCallig talk about why Israel dominated last year’s public vote—and why are broadcasters raising concerns? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Corks Bungalow Bob Talks To PJ About His 70s Bungalow Renovation Project
PJ talks to James Corcoran who has hit 20,000 followers on his Instagram showing how he is bringing the house up to scratch. See also @bungalow_bob Hosted on…