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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Trevor Welch / Cobh Ramblers
Football correspondent Trevor Welch reacts to the shock exit of Cobh Ramblers manager Mick McDermott just before a crucial play-off clash. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Electoral Commission
Brian Dawson from the Electoral Commission talks voter engagement and what’s next for elections in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Elevate Credit Union
Roy McKnight shares news with PJ from Elevate Credit Union and its connection to community fundraising efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Ballincollig Casino
Controversy in Ballincollig as national planners approve a casino against local opposition — Cllr Joe Lynch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Heather Humphreys
Presidential candidate Heather Humpries joins PJ live in studio ahead of polling day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Internet Outage
PJ is joined by Cybersecurity expert Ronan Murphy who explains the massive internet outage that took down Amazon, Snapchat, banks, and more. Hosted on Acast…
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Cork Simon
Cork Simon Community celebrates a financial turnaround and a year of record support amid rising homelessness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Adam Higgins
PJ is joined on the show by Political Editor Adam Higgins breaks down the final presidential debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2025-10-21 Safety at Halloween, Megans Endometriosis agony, Hectors new travel show & more
Halloween costumes for the smallies - safety first - why so many things have been taken off the market...Endometriosis -Megan missed her best friends wedding -…
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Nicola Tallant on ‘Groomed’
PJ is joined by Investigative journalist Nicola Tallant, who discusses the disturbing story of Jonathan Creswell — abuse, manipulation, and murder in the…
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Endometriosis
Katie O'Keefe from the news room spoke to Megan Wlash Farrell about her powerful story on living with endometriosis and the long road to a diagnosis. Hosted on…
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Alcohol-Free Bar
A bar with no booze? Steve Guiney introduces Cork’s first alcohol-free bar ‘Saor’ opening just in time for Jazz Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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The Pie Guys
The Pie Guys go viral! Tim O’Kennedy joins PJ to talk about the Food Review Club visit that’s brought massive attention to their famous pies. Hosted on Acast…
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Hector Ó hEochagáin
PJ was joined live in studio by Hector, who talks about his wild new TG4 travel series 'Hector OZ/NZ' and the epic adventures Down Under that await viewers…
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CCPC Halloween Toy Safety
On the show PJ discusses over 25,000 unsafe Halloween toys and costumes pulled from Irish shelves and how to keep your kids safe this spooky season. Hosted on…
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2025-10-20 No to the incinerator, School bus fiasco, The Lough has a killer & more
Here we go again - lower harbour residents gear up for another fight against an incinerator in Ringaskiddy…. School buses in West Cork - you solve one problem…
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Dursey Island Dive
Orlando Duke discusses the unique dive operations from Dursey Island Cable Car Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ballyhooly Road Speed Concerns
Ciara Eccles pushes for traffic calming after a near-miss incident on the Ballyhooly Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Life Rings Vandalised in Cork
PJ speaks to David Varian from Cork City Missing Persons warns of the life-threatening impact of stolen life buoys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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School Bus Fiasco in West Cork
Michael Collins TD slams Bus Éireann as Kilcoe students are left without transport despite empty buses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Garda Recruitment & Cork’s Shortfall
PJ is joined by Sinn Féin TD Donnachadh O'Laoighre to chat about, despite national recruitment drives, Cork continues to lose Gardaí year after year. Hosted on…
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Ringaskiddy Incinerator Update
PJ is joined by Cuncellor Audrey Buckley on a €200m expansion plan for Cork’s waste-to-energy incinerator reignites controversy in Ringaskiddy. Hosted on…
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Rebel Wheelers
The Cork-based inclusive sports club is making waves nationally. PJ speaks to Rowena Sweeney about their nomination for a Good Causes Award. Hosted on Acast…
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Antoinette Burke - Katie had her appointment.
Katie had her appointment and her mother Antoinette gave us a brief update on how it went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should Daylight Saving Time End?
With clock changes looming, PJ is joined by Sean Kelly inviting listeners to weigh in on whether it’s time to scrap the tradition. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Sex for Rent
PJ hears of an alarming issue affecting vulnerable renters, particularly international students. He's joined by Brian Hearne to explore the extent of the…
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Bird Flu Outbreak at Fota Wildlife Park
With the park now closed, PJ hears the latest on containment efforts and concerns from nearby poultry farmer Nigel Sweetnam. Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025- 10-17 Implications from Bird Flu, Should Clocks go Back, Sex for Rent Bill & Much More
Bird flu closes Fota Wildlife Park, calls grow to scrap Daylight Saving Time, and we dive into the shocking reality of “Sex for Rent.” Plus, Rebel Wheelers…
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2025-10-16 Supporting small business, My lads are thriving in special school, 25 years of the NCT & more
Small business - yes, that idea you have - it could be big and the help is there to get started...Carrigaline Special school - Jamie says his boys are thriving…
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Heart check figure are down
Dr. John Foran joins PJ to offer advise on keeping your heart healthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Picture of a lifetime
One moment stole the spotlight during Ireland’s clash with Portugal last Saturday, Caoimhin Kelleher’s stunning penalty save against none other than Cristiano…
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Alarms raised over speeding in neighbourhoods
Ciara Eccles joins PJ to discuss Cork city’s northside reidents sounding the alarm over speeding in their neighbourhoods. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Is your car winter ready
The Road Safety Authority is marking 25 years of the National Car Test andd COO of the RSA Brendan Walsh is using the milestone to issue a timely winter…
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More on Carrigaline Special School
PJ speaks to Jamie Dunne who has 2 boys attending Carrigaline Community Special School and they are very happy there, and want to talk about their experience…
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National Women’s Enterprise Day
Ciara McGee joins PJ on The Opinion Line today to Women’s Enterprise Day is back this Thursday, October 16th, with a big event in Little Island. Hosted on…
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2025-10-15 Suspended from school, Would you recognise Sepsis, A hula hoop festival & more
School suspensions in Carrigaline - what’s going on? Surely there’s a better way...Sepsis - would you know the signs that somebody is dangerously ill...Hula…
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Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) has been established by the Minister for Health.
Seamus Kearney of Martone Irish Gay Dads joins PJ to discuss the new Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Regulatory Authority has been established by the…
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Do you know the signs of Sepsis?
On The Opinion Line PJ is joined by James Corcoran and Kim Wyse who shares their powerful stories, featured in the documentary 'Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love…
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Whats the most unusual Dog name you have heard of?
Pauline Padlo DogsTrust PR & Communications Manager Dogs Trust Ireland joins PJ to find out what you call your pet dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Sitting the leaving cert with dyslexia
Andrea Gunn joins PJ to talk about her son Dylan who has Dyslexia and the Leaving is getting closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Mother of girls with autism and has an intellectual disability suspended
On the opinion Line, PJ Coogan speaks to Aisling, the mother of a 16 year old autistic girl who has had three different teachers in a month at Cork special…
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2025-10-14 Something Must Be Done About Spiking, Cork School TV Superstars, Eating Disorder Recovery & More...
PJ hears how we could catch more people who spike drinks, chats with the principal of a Cork school that had a TV series made about it, learns tips for helping…
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The Thread & Treasure Trade Clothes Trade
Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage tells PJ how her corporate past fuels her sustainable fashion present and her new community event, the Thread & Treasure Trade…
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Cork's Turkey Farmers On Edge About Avian Flu
PJ talks to Robbie Fitzsimons of East Cork Ferry Farm which has been put on lockdown to prevent the birds catching Avian flu Hosted on Acast. See…
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Rugby Player Darragh Fleming On Meal Packing Day In UCC, Pivoting To Zambrero & Weekend Rugby
Former rugby player Darragh Fleming tells PJ about pivoting to his food business Zambrero, getting interested in helping food aid and even looks ahead to the…
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Think Smart - Let's Raise Savvy Kids and Keep Hackers at Bay
We teach our kids not to talk to strangers — so why do we forget that rule online? Aoife Noone talks to PJ about protecting children, businesses, and even…
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Just Treat People With Eating Disorders As People - Don't Obsess On Food With Them
PJ talks to Megan Devaney who lived with an eating disorder and now helps and educates others about healthier ways to look at their body Hosted on Acast. See…
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Wednesday Is Walk To School Day
PJ talks to Aengus Kennedy about a move to get more schoolkids walking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Rebel Education - Corks School TV Superstars
PJ chats with Paul Burke principal of Carrigaline Commnunity School about the warm reaction to VMTV's "A Rebel Education" which airs Sundays at 8pm Hosted on…
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Dr Chris Luke On How To Fight Drink Spiking
We need a joined up approach to fight spiking Emergency Medicine columnist, author and host of Irish Medical Lives podcast Dr Chris Luke tells PJ Coogan…
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Drinks Spiking We Need Proper Protocols To Catch The Criminals Who Do It
Seamus McGrath TD tells PJ that a recent spiking of someone he knows shows that Emergency Rooms need protocols to help victims recover and preserve evidence…
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2025-10-13 What Age Can Kids Walk To Shops Alone? Susan's Story Of Love For Temple Street, Great Tips From Cork City Fire Brigade & More...
PJ asks what age would you let kids walk to school or the shops alone hears Susan's story of how Temple St saw her family through rough times when her husband…
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Get Your Act Together For The Local Property Tax Deadline
PJ gets some handy tips from auctioneer Johanna Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rural LGBT Life Can Still Be Very Lonely
PJ talks to Killian who works in rural outreach for the Gay Project about the different experience of LGBT life in the countryside Hosted on Acast. See…
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Together Against Fire - Great Tips From Firefighters Cathal & Ger For National Fire Week
Firefighters Cathal Murray and Ger Dolan have some great tips for fire safety and getting the most from alarms as we start National Fire Safety Week Remember…
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Susan Was Two Weeks Into Her Second Pregnancy When Her Husband Gerard Died In Her Arms And Temple Street Hospital Were So Supportive
Aoife & Ciara Jane from Blarney are the faces of this year's Trick Or Treat For Temple Street. PJ talks to their mum Susan about how the hospital helped in her…
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Free Plants & Full Hearts - Elise Is Planting Her Grandfather's Legacy
PJ hears Elise is sprouting joy around Youghal by giving away money plants cultivated from her grandad's plant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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I Don't Want Bubblewrap Kids But I Was Terrified Sending My Kids To The Shop!
PJ chats about the right age to let your kids walk to the shops or the library to Niamh O'Reilly who wrote about recently in the Irish Independent Hosted on…
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Sadness In Doneraile
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tells PJ about the shock death of Barry Daly in Doneraile over the weekend and looks at some other crime news over the…
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One in Four Pregnancies End in Loss - The Hidden Truth In The Workplace
PJ talks to Prof Keelin O'Donoghue about efforts being made in the workplace. See also pregnancyandinfantloss.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…