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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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2026-09-29 CCAC report warning that Ireland needs urgent flood protection, the campaign for a dedicated stem cell unit at CUH to keep cancer treatment in Cork, a warning over rising online travel scams. & more...
PJ hears about a CCAC report warning that Ireland needs urgent flood protection, the campaign for a dedicated stem cell unit at CUH to keep cancer treatment in…
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3 In 4 Want To Go EV in DoneDeal Survey To Save Money
PJ talks to Pat Comyn from DoneDeal.ie about their latest survey which shows budget busting diesels are losing out to EV during the current fuel crisis Hosted…
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"You Don't Need an Acre": Can a Geothermal Heat Pump Work in a Regular House?
Forget the €50,000 price tag myth Christopher Lynch and Pat Buckley TD explain how regular houses can swap out old boilers, tap into €14k grants, and run…
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Fever In A Galway ICU - How Stem Cell Patients Have To Deal With A Crisis Far From Home
Battling multiple myeloma and severe RSV isolated in Galway, Carl Horgan almost lost his mind to fever; together with wife Martina, they explain to PJ why…
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"It Breaks My Heart" Mags McCarthy On The Cork Families Pushed to the Brink for a CUH Stem Cell Lab
Campaigner Mags McCarthy tells PJ a stem cell unit at CUH can't wait. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“Mom and Dad Disappeared for Three Weeks” -The Real Cost of No CUH Stem Cell Unit
Cork dad Kevin Sheehan shares with PJ the heartbreak of leaving his young daughter and special-needs son behind for treatment in Galway—and why Cork…
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Sick In Ambulance To Galway - The Brutal Truth Of Leaving CUH Without A Stem Cell Unit
Helen Duggan tells PJ why Cork women shouldn't have to leave the county just to stay alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Mum Says Don't Let Mark Feehily's Case Turn You Off Bariatric Surgery
Westlife star Mark Feehily's legal battle reignites debate over weight loss procedures, but Cork's Effie Murphy explains to PJ why the headlines miss thousands…
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"It Could Be Any of Our Kids" Cork Choirs Unite With Mary Coughlan For Focus Ireland
Paul Byrne went to see 400 local singers gathered on Sunday at Clayton Silversprings to record a heartfelt Christmas single confronting the harsh reality of…
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Beware Of Online Travel Scams
Damien Sreenan of the 96FM Newsroom tells PJ of how he almost got caught with a sophisticated scame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wild Weather Today, Red Tape In The Future Corks Battle for Flood Relief
Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly tells PJ about today’s nasty coastal gusts and looks at the Climate Change Advisory Council's warning we need to get on with…
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2026-09-28 growing public anger over Cork city centre safety, prescription delay for the life-altering Friedreich’s Ataxia treatment Skyclarys, threats of nationwide road blockades following fuel protest meeting, & more...
Paul Byrne hears about growing public anger over Cork city centre safety and CCTV demands, an agonizing prescription delay for the life-altering Friedreich’s…
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Why Full-Time Workers Are Knocking on Simon’s Door
Cork Simon’s Paul Sheehan joins Paul Byrne to discuss record-breaking emergency figures, the harsh reality for working people locked out of rental homes, and…
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Could the Fleadh Save Cork City Centre? Michael Droney of Crawford & Co Says It Can
Hospitality boss Michael Droney joins Paul to push for a transformed city centre, family-friendly festivals, and explains why Cork needs a massive cultural…
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“Dad, I Beat the Pros!” Inside 13-Year-Old Brady Cotter’s Viral Moment
Brady Cotter and his proud dad Damien sit down with Paul to talk about early-morning drives, borrowing clubs on the tee, and landing a two-foot shot to beat…
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Why Your Favourite High Street Shops Are Vanishing
Skechers MD Paul Gallagher tells Paul Byrne why everyday shopping districts could soon look very different without urgent budget relief. Hosted on Acast. See…
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28 Years of Peace Under Threat? Thomas Gould TD On The Garvaghy Road Standoff
As tensions return to Portadown after nearly three decades, Tommy Gould TD joins Paul to examine the painful human cost of the past Hosted on Acast. See…
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Why We Switched Off Ireland vs Israel
Paul hears from soccer fan Kevin about why he didn't even want to know the score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clara O'Neill of the Cork Business Association on Reimagining Cork
Newly elected Cork Business Association president Clara O’Neill tells Paul Byrne how tackling empty spaces above shops and upgrading city transit could reshape…
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The Commute, The Cost of Living, & The Next Fuel Protest
Paul Byrne talks to John Dallon about the big meeting last night that may see fuel protests resuming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Seeing Sport Differently Blind Sports Reporter Michael O’Brien On Chasing Big Dreams
Paul Byrne hears about Michael's career from the Late Late Toy Show to reporting on Katie Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lifesaving Drug We Can’t Reach - Craig Cody Is Still Battling For Paudie
Just weeks after securing HSE funding for Skyclarys, Cork dad Craig Cody reveals the devastating bottleneck finding a neurologist to approve a prescription for…
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Safe? Aga Says Her Nail Salon Staff Fear Working Because Of Antisocial Behavior
Paul talks to Aga who owns House of Nails who had a person urinate on their floor last Thursday and to Cllr Dan Boyle who is on the Local Community Safety…
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2026-09-25 Where Can I Rent? The Energy Grant Trap, Rory Gallagher By His Brother Dónal & More...
PJ hears about the crisis in affordable rentals, finds out hidden costs in taking out a boiler, chats to Donal Gallagher about his book on Rory, Edged In Blue…
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Mobland Mayhem & Regency Romance
PJ and Crossy from Onic Entertainment look at Mobland Series 2 and also Sense and Sensibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brother Knows Best - Dónal Has Written The Book On Rory Gallagher
Thirty years after losing his brother and best friend, Dónal Gallagher tells PJ he sets the record straight on the rock icon Rory taken far too soon. Edged in…
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Saving Cork Prison’s Hidden History
Cllr Kenneth Collins tells PJ about a rare display of total cross-party unity as Cork City councillors unite to block the bulldozers and protect an iconic…
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Saving Paddington A Cork Girl’s West End Triumph
With just four hours to learn the lead villain in London's West End and her Cork family unexpectedly in the crowd, Rosemary O'Reilly tells PJ Hosted on Acast…
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Our Farm Helps Your Family Grow Your Own
John Murphy tells PJ about Dutch-inspired community farm in North Cork where local households pool resources, get their hands dirty, and share great tasting…
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Boilers - The €14,000 Grant Trap!
A €14,500 grant sounds great on paper, but heating expert Dave Gibbons explains to PJ why taking it could actually end up costing older homeowners tens of…
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Cork's Breast Cancer Breakthrough A Needle Instead Of A Knife
Dr Emer Lynch tells PJ how a pioneering Cork study is using a simple routine blood test to replace invasive biopsies and transform personalised treatment for…
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Corks Most Famous Squirrel "Catch Him, Donie!"
After viral video madness in Fordes Bar, Barry tells PJ about the hilarious scramble to safely guide an unexpected, bushy-tailed visitor out of the city…
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Xmas Day Flight Puzzler
Eugene contacted the show because the booked a flight to Vietnam on Christmas Day leaving Dublin Airport with China Air through trip.com then the penny dropped…
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Housing - €1,500 and Nowhere to Go
Karina has a €1,500 budget but rents are hitting nearly €3,000 she offers barter and hard work as well if that helps secure a safe roof for her kids. Hosted on…
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2026-09-24 Heat Or Eat Is The Question For Many, Losing 9 Stone And Getting Fit, St Angelas Heart Health Drive & More...
PJ takes calls on the budget crunch caused by soaring fuel, learns how Lewis lost 9 stone and wants to help others, hears Paul Byrne talk to St Angelas pupils…
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For People In Recovery Rebuilding The Broken Pieces Is Life Inside Teach Mhuire Is All About
PJ chats to Gary Griffin about the importance of finding a place to build stability in Teach Mhuire when people leave treatment Hosted on Acast. See…
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"What Would Ellen Cassidy Do?" Saving Young Lives At St Angela’s
St Angelas Past Pupil Ellen Cassidy was fit, healthy, and an elite swimmer when she died suddenly at the marathon. Paul Byrne hears from Principal Pat Curran…
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Cork’s Teen World Dancing Champion From Mayfield To Top Of The World
Training six days a week since age three, 3rd-year student Isabelle Scanlon shares the thrill of bringing a world freestyle dance title home to St Aidan’s. The…
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"We’re Going To Scotland" Ruth Fullers Epic Swim For Eimar McAndrew
Stung, exhausted, and battling freezing waters, marathon swimmer Ruth Fuller tells PJ what kept her moving across the North Channel to fund vital research for…
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Dust Off Your Bike You Don’t Need Lycra To Back Marymount
Whether you fancy a casual 50k or the full 100k route, Adam Walsh tells PJ Carrigaline Lions Club is rallying cyclists of all levels this weekend for Cork’s…
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How 19-Year-Old Lewis Lost 9 Stone In A Year
Lewis Kelleher tells PJ at 18 he weighed 21 stone and hid behind a fake smile but he turned it around and reveals the common mistakes that almost wrecked his…
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Why Should Supermarkets Be Told To End Loyalty Card Discounts For Drink?
John says to PJ if it's legal to drink it's not right to tell supermarkets they can't discount it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beyond Feeling Helpless What Can Ireland Actually Do for Palestine? Meeting Tonight!
Amid ongoing heartbreak across Gaza and the West Bank, PJ Coogan and Dominic Carroll discuss practical action, sporting boycotts, and Cork's role in the global…
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Scones, Stories, and Standing Together Remembering Hillary for Marymount At Ballincollig GAA
PJ talks to Bernice about her legendary annual coffee morning for Marymount which is happening this morning at Ballincollig GAA Hosted on Acast. See…
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For Some It's Heat The Water Or Feed the Kids
Ahead of the upcoming budget, TD Pat Buckley tells PJ the brutal reality facing families that have messaged him, forced to choose between groceries and heating…
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2026-09-23 Leinster House Needs A Dose Of Reality On Fuel, The Byrne Report Investgates Drugs In Cork, Peter O'Mahony's Soft Side & More...
PJ talks to Ken O'Flynn about the fuel crisis, hears Paul Byrne investigate the drugs scene in Cork for The Byrne Report, chats to rugby hero Peter O'Mahony &…
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One Cork Mum’s Harrowing Journey for Cancer Treatment
Ballincollig mother-of-three Jude shares in a powerful email to PJ Coogan the emotional toll of juggling family life, school runs, and endless travel to Galway…
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The Byrne Report - Drugs In Cork
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to people about the drugs scene in Cork. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Byrne Report - Drugs In Cork Pt 3
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne concludes his investigation by talking to Deirdre who has sound advice for those thinking of the world of drug use. The Byrne Report…
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Sunday Salsa in Cork Is the Ultimate Low-Pressure Night Out
Damien Murphy explains to PJ why you don't need rhythm or a partner to hit the Crane Lane dancefloor this Sunday, ditching the "dad dancing," and raising funds…
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Sci-Fi, BookTok & Cosplay Are Having a Massive Moment In Cork
From creative cosplay parades and craft stalls to raising vital funds for Cork Penny Dinners, David Green shares with PJ why Octocon is the ultimate family…
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The Byrne Report - Drugs In Cork Pt 2
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne continues his report on people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork by talking to Mary, a user in Anglesea St. The Byrne Report…
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Peter O'Mahony's Softer Side, Sacrifices & Life Beyond Rugby
Munster legend Peter O'Mahony talks to PJ about the pressures of elite sport, how his wife Jess held the fort at home, and swapping the pitch for family life…
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Traitors Shock Secret Alliance
What a finish! PJ and Órla O'Donovan look back on a breath-taking finish that didn't disappoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Byrne Report - Drugs In Cork Pt 1
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to the people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork starting with Dave and Mary. The Byrne Report is funded by the News…
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Radical Changes On Fuel Needed For Winter Says Ken O'Flynn TD
PJ hears calls from Ken O'Flynn TD to avoid an affordability crisis this winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2026-09-22 Fight for a €27M stem cell unit at CUH, a raw sewage nightmare in a brand-new Carrigtwohill estate, a Cork Garda running the Lisbon marathon in full uniform to raise funds for sick kids, & more...
PJ hears about the Dáil fight for a €27M stem cell unit at CUH, a raw sewage nightmare in a brand-new Carrigtwohill estate, a Cork Garda running the Lisbon…
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Garda Emmet Long Is Chasing An Escaped Convict...Through Lisbon!
PJ talks to Emmet who is running a marathon in Lisbon dresses in full uniform chasing a "convict", his friend Paul but it's all in a good cause, the CUH…
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Risteard Cooper He's Out Of His Head And He's Coming To Cork!
Risteard and PJ have the bantz in advance of his appearance at The Comedy Club City Limits this Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Vibe & Visions Brilliant Idea For Busy Mums
PJ talks to Victoria McCullagh of Vibe and Vision who says bring your babies too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.