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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Parking Fines In Shandon Street So Bad Owner Says He Had To Move
PJ talks to Noel who says he had to move his tackle shop out of the area he loves because parking fines made it unviable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Tracking Someone Is Easy Using Their Phone Data
PJ speaks to Kate McDonald whose RTE Prime Time investigation into the world of data brokers showed how shockingly easy it is to track someone. Hosted on…
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So Hurtful To Hear Fake News About Autism And Vitamins In The Dáil
PJ chats to Claire McCarthy, Queenovershare on Instagram, about how hurtful hearing unscientific theories about the cause of autism is when you have a child…
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Novelist Naoise Dolan On Joining The Global Sumud Flotilla For Gaza Relief
PJ talks to Naoise about what motivated her to join the flotilla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-09-18 How 2 years became 2 days, Flood victims prepare to protest, Ultramarathons for cancer & more
A 2 year wait for her MRI became 2 days but Penelopes mum Katie says it shouldn’t have to be that way...Flood victims in East Cork are preparing for a protest…
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€14,000 for Off-campus student accommodation in Cork
Pj caught up with Alex Angland, UCC’s student union president who spoke to the Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education about 'access to affordable…
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Rise in school-related anxiety triggers surge in Childline calls
Regina O'Sullivan Cork childline manager for ISPCA chats to PJ about how the first weeks of September can be a mix of excitement and apprehension for children…
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Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group
Caroline Leahy speaks to PJ about Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, abouy holding a protest on the 22nd September at 8.30am outside County Hall…
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Kate Healey Mum of young Penelope catches up with us
Yesterday we had a story with a happy ending about a young girl from Cork named Penelope who was diagnosed with a rare, de novo genetic condition in 2018 and…
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Yet Again: Vandalism in the Fairfield
PJ Speaks to Lorraine Sloane Blackstone Rovers AFC Fairfield on the ongoing mindless vandalism in the Fairfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2025-09-17 Lets get Nell her MRI, Banned drivers still driving, Ziplining for cancer & more
Nell is 8, and needs an MRI. She was on a 2 year waiting list but then her friend called us...Banned from driving - but hundreds of Cork motorists still have…
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Facing Fears for a Cause: Ziplining Dubai for Cancer Connect
Afraid of heights but fearless for charity: Jane and Fiona tackle the world’s longest zipline for Cancer Connect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Cork's Euro Toques finalist
Nell, a West Cork chef and Taste of the Atlantic fish ambassador, shares her passion for underutilized Irish seafood, including the flatfish Maeghrim. She…
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Surviving Seizures and a Coma: Dermot O’Leary’s Journey
Dermot O’Leary shares his story with PJ,from the first signs of seizures as a teenager, to a life-threatening coma, memory loss, and the long road to recovery…
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Early Intervention and Endless Paperwork: Zoe’s Story of Alfie, Evie, and Autism Supports
Zoe shares her family’s journey with autism on The Opinion Line. While her children Alfie and Evie thrive in supportive schools, she describes the endless…
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Urgent MRI secured for Eight-Year-Old Penelope ‘Nell’ Pearl
Carole Horgan of Best of Buds in Winthrop Arcade spoke about eight-year-old Penelope “Nell” Pearl Healy Nolan, a Cork girl living with a rare genetic condition…
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2025-09-16 Council Won't Back Presidential Candidate, John From Traitors Ireland, Ghost Hunter In Cork School & More...
PJ takes calls on the City Council vote to back no Independent Presidential Candidate, chats with John from Traitors Ireland, discusses spooks in Coláiste…
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Beyond the Pony Club - The Mums Who Want To Revive Ploughing
Cork mums Caroline O’Driscoll, Claire O’Rourke and Séad Ní Mhaoilmhia are competing in the Ploughing Championships and chat to PJ about how they went from Pony…
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A School Bus That Carries Hope
PJ talks to Karen about why a school bus for St. Mary's School in Rochestown is so important for her little Emma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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More Than A Game: The GAA And Where It's Going
PJ talks to Michael Moynihan about his new book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roisín The Campaigning Endometriosis TikToker Finally Gets Bucharest Op
Roisín Howe spoke to us earlier in the year about the excellent treatment available in Bucharest. Finally she got there and is delighted with the results…
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US TV Ghost Hunter Chris Fleming Visits Coláiste Eamann Rís
Coláiste Eamann Rís is always in the news around Halloween with many ghosts reported to have been seen in an area where many perished on the gallows in the…
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John From Traitors Ireland Chats To PJ
It's the show everyone is talking about. John knows who won but he ain't telling PJ. See the whole series here if you need to catch up Hosted on Acast. See…
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Can We Improve Leaving Cert Maths For Girls
PJ talks to Eoghan O'Leary from The Tuition Centre and STEM activist Grainne Bagnall about how we ensure women have access to high paying jobs which require…
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Catherine Connolly & Jim Gavin Talk To Katie O'Keefe From 96FM News
Both Presidential candidates visited Cork over recent days and Katie O'Keefe from the 96FM Newsroom took the opportunity to pose some questions Hosted on…
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Cllr Kieran McCarthy & Cllr Kenneth Collins On Council Vote Not To Support Presidential Candidate
Cllr Kieran McCarthy says he will keep up the campaign despite last night's vote while SF Cllr Kenneth Collins says the party did not have a policy of blocking…
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Lord Mayor Cllr Fergal Dennehy On Cork City Council Presidential Candidate Vote
The vote had some controversies, PJ talks them through with the Lord Mayor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-09-15 Mum Confronts Taoiseach On Daughter's Op, Water & Electricity Shortage Stops Builders, How Do You Hobnob & More...
PJ takes calls with a mum who confronted the Taoiseach on her daughter's hip operation, on the shortage of electricity and water connections slowing down…
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More Than a Pumpkin - Planting the Seeds of Food Love
Sandra Burns from Joe's Crisps on the magic that happens when kids pull their own dinner from the earth. Pumpkin picking, weekends, from Oct 4th to 20th see…
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Multitalented Cian Sweeney Of 1000 Beasts Fame On Culture Night & "As If I Always Knew"
Cian Sweeney, known for 1000 Beasts is doing a unique piano performance on Culture Night. He tells PJ about it and about his love of Culture Night. As If I…
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Bill Murray Ate My Ice Cream!
PJ talks to Catherine Good of The Good Dairy Company who served Ice Cream to actor Bill Good, famous for Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day, on his Cork visit over…
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Mum Challenges Taoiseach At Fianna Fáil Think In Over Hip Operation For Daughter
PJ talks to Antoinette who challenged An Taoiseach over the wait for an operation for her daughter and An Taoiseach responds in audio captured by Katie O'Keefe…
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Hobnob & Swiss Roll GBBO Challenges For Ellen's Kitchen In Cobh
PJ talks to Ellen about how she took up the challenge and how her customers responded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Botín - A Bilingual Board Game To Brush Up Your Irish
PJ chats to Sean O'Shea from botinireland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pres Ballyphehane Went Co-Ed A Year Ago - Let's Check In!
PJ catches up with Barry O'Shea, Pres Ballyphehane Principal and asks about some of the newer subjects being examined in the Leaving Cert as well The…
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Daragh Cronin's Journey to the Top of the World
After cycling the length of Africa for himself, Daragh Cronin roaminwithcronin on Instagram is attempting an even greater feat, unsupported, for a cause close…
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What's Holding Back House Building? - Infrastructure!
Conor O’Connell, Director Of Housing & Planning Construction Industry Federation (CIF) tells PJ that a lack of electrical, water, waste and broadband…
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Paul Sheehan From Simon Cork On The Emergency Accommodation Crisis
Following on from Aisling's plight PJ talks to Paul Sheehan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Byrne Talks To Aisling About The Conditions In Emergency Accommodation
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne speaks to Aisling about the conditions she is living in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Can't Council Clean Drains?
Megs has been trying to get the drain outside her house for 3 years and asks PJ what she has to do to get it sorted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2025-09-12 Eurovision Too Little Too Late, Child Heartbroken Over School Transport, Don't Hate On Traitors Liars & More...
PJ asks is RTE doing too little too late over Israel and the Eurovision, hears a mum tell of her heartbroken child who can't get to school, chats about the…
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Why Ireland Said 'No' To Israel In The Eurovision
From winners to technicians, Ireland's music scene and broadcast technicians are backing an unprecedented boycott of the world's biggest song contest Ken…
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Beyond The Barn Blarney's Aileen Is A Mum, A Teacher & A History-Making Farmer
PJ hears from Aileen Sheehan about sustainable farming, breaking a 27-year streak, and why women in agriculture need to step forward. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Savage Honesty Box Idea In Ballydehob PJ Talks To Clare
An honesty box where you serve yourself in Ballydehob has a neat twist. To get there you have to message on Instagram to get the Eircode. And there's other…
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Weather Breaking For The Weekend?
Weather is changing so PJ asks Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Smith Gives An Update On His Wife Beloved Mitchelstown Teacher Claire Downey Smith
Mark gives us an update and don't forget Caring For Claire Bingo Fundraiser Sat Sep 13th 8.15pm Creamery Hall Kildorrery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Childcare Workers Are Stressed Out And It's Not Good For Them Or Our Kids
PJ hears that the red tape, low pay and uncertainty among the valuable people looking after our precious kids needs to be sorted from Elaine Dunne of the…
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Traitors Is Fun Let's Not Be Nasty To Players!
The comments being made about Eamon online disgust Tanya Sweeney of the Irish Independent she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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The Beer Garden Discovery That Started The Asian Hornet Hunt
Scientific curiosity over a strange insect pint led to the discovery of Asian hornets Dr Dave O'Leary , Senior Technical Officer UCC Dept. of Medicine, tells…
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Do We Need Hatcheries To Help Fix The Blackwater?
Hatcheries might help if done right, PJ unpacks how they could help with John Ruby, Chairperson Mallow Trout Anglers Trout Anglers Club Hosted on Acast. See…
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Lauren's Fighting For Darragh's Right To Get To School
Darragh is left isolated and bewildered after school transport for him was approved but none was available forcing his mum Lauren to become an activist Hosted…
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Flooding Chaos In Shanakiel
PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade who were called in after a water main burst causing traffic chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2025-09-11 Paddy Is A Bricklayer At Two Years Old, Mitchelstown Goes Dog Friendly, Drone Hits Tadhg's Gaza Flotilla Boat & More...
PJ learns about two year old Paddy who is a TikTok sensation for his building work, hears about Mitchelstown going dog crazy, talks to Tadhg Hickey on board a…
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The Scammers Were So Convincing They Knew What I Had Spent
PJ talks to Ann Marie who didn't fall for the scammers but wants to warn others how convincing they sounded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Drone Attack at Sea: A First-Hand Account From Tadhg Hickey Of The Gaza Flotilla
PJ Coogan speaks directly with Tadhg Hickey, who witnessed a suspected drone strike on his aid vessel, about the mission and why he keeps going despite the…
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The Mitchelstown Model: Can a Whole Town Go Dog-Friendly? Ciara & Kate Say Yes!
The minds behind a unique Cork initiative reveal to PJ how they got an entire town's businesses on the same leash to create a must-visit destination. Hosted on…
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Women Want The Power Of The Pocket Says Mary-Jane
"It has pockets!" PJ unpacks the genuine thrill behind those three words with Mary-Jane O'Regan who asks why a simple square of fabric in a dress feels like a…
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Help Aimee Find A Job That Will Accommodate Her Additional Needs
Aimee is in Kinsale and has done courses after the Leaving Cert but now needs to find a job, PJ talks to her and gets more background from Jack Hosted on…
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Cork Is Loving 2 Year Old Paddy From Mitchelstown And His Building Video
PJ talks to Kieran Murphy about his protegé Paddy the two year old who is answering the building shortage by getting on board as a tradesman. See video here…
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We Need More Busses In Rural Areas
PJ talks to Michael and to Trisha who contacted us after Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne's piece about people in towns finding it hard to work or study…