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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Podcast by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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Episodes
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAidan Is The Man Who Made Hoggy's Hurley
PJ talks to Aidan from Aidan Walsh Sports who happens to be the man who makes the hurleys for Hoggy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineManchán Magan on How the Land Speaks—and What It’s Telling Him And Us Now
Manchán Magan talks to PJ about Ireland’s ancient myths, his own unexpected cancer journey, and why reconnecting with the land might be the healing we all…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line10,000 Palestine Kids Will Learn GAA But Disappointment Over Visas Is Deep
PJ talks to Stephen Redmond of PalestineGAA on the bitter disappointment the government wouldn't let them travel but love for GAA has only deepened among the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineInked Up For Cork!
PJ talks to Michael John Murphy who knows Cork will win and has the tattoo to prove it and to Darragh from Skint Tattoo Studio in Passage West Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-07-16 Ban All-Ireland ticket raffles, Claire is designer to the stars, The magic Spailpin & more
Should clubs be allowed to raffle all-ireland tickets - Anthony & Gavin both say no..How many people can boast - I design fashion for Niall Rogers AND Bambie…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDarragh Toal From 96FM News Hits The Streets To Cheer On The Rebels
Darragh hears about ticket searches and proud All-Ireland family histories among other things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBambie Thug's Dress Designer On Working With Nile Rodgers And Giving Young Adults A Safe Space
PJ catches up with dress designer Claire Garvey on fashion, stardom and helping people find their true selves with kindness Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineKILLEAGH-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA Car Is Cool!
PJ hears from Sinead about the car her husband John worked on with young GAA-mad 12 & 13 yr olds to cheer on local hero Seamie Harnedy See pic here Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line1 In 3 Families Get Into Debt At Back To School
PJ talks to David Malone from the Irish League of Credit Unions about their hard hitting report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFlags, Bunting, & Kindness Sarah's The Flag Seller Who United Cork In Generosity
PJ talks to Katie a Mercy Radiologist about the flag seller that is getting a rep for kindness and then talks to the lady herself, Sarah. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhen The Rain Stops Stand By For Flying Ants
A is for August, just around the corner, and A is for Ants! PJ gets tips from Colm of Rentokil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBishop Lucey Park On The Way Out
PJ hears from Rachel who is delighted Councillors voted to rename the park. She thinks the women of the Magdalene Laundries should be remembered in the new…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineIs It Fair For GAA Clubs To Raffle Tickets When Cork & Tipp People Are Screaming For Them?
Anthony tells PJ that all tickets should be going to Cork and Tipp only, and raffle winners from other counties often sell on at extravagant prices. Gavin…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhy Ireland’s Early Years Sector Is Collapsing – And Why Parents & Staff Are Paying The Price
Averil Sheehan, of Care-a-Lot Childcare and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers tells PJ the shocking exodus of qualified educators, the impossible…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-07-15 Homeless with 7 kids, Could AI take my job, A city of red & white & more
Victoria & her landlord did everything right - it’s the council made her homeless with 7 kids... AI is great - but will some people lose their job to a…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMichael Guineys The OG Of Rebel Window Displays
PJ chats to Pádraig the store manager who says it all began as a bit of craic but just took on a life of its own! See here Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineEasons Patrick St Has Red & White Fever!
PJ chats to Alex, the manager who says all their staff can't wait and have been painting the town red (and white!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSaville Menswear Dressed Up For Rebel Victory
Pam O'Regan from Saville Menswear says they're pushing the boat out for Cork pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHarry Corry Turners X Ramping Up For The Rebels!
PJ talks to Edel about the huge effort they have put in for Sunday See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line'Not Me in Florida!' Nadia Adan Blasts Hurtful Rumor Mongers
PJ talks to Nadia who got hit by a tidal wave of fury from people who misidentified her in a picture of Conor McGregor in Florida Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLaurie From HS2 In Midleton - We Dread The Winter With No Flood Protection Yet
PJ hears that Laurie and the gang from HS2 have bounced back but dread what another flood may do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineA Glimmer Of Hope For Cork City Missing Persons Search And Rescue
PJ talks to Dave who says that last night's City Council meeting raised hopes that the route of the new Cork Luas will not mean the end of their operations…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineI Have No Fear Of AI In My Job
PJ talks to Clodagh who has a very positive view of the AI-boosted future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWill AI Take Your Job Or Make It Harder?
Listeners have been sending in a lot of comments about how AI could mean trouble for their job, either replacing it or taking all the routine bits out leaving…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLifebuoy Rings And A Defibrillator Interfered With After All The Tragedy We've Seen
PJ talks to Victor Shine about theft and damage to vital life saving equipment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSoccer Player Gearoid Morrissey On Player Abuse At CCFC v Waterford
PJ talks to former CCFC and Cambridge United player Gearoid about what it's like to a player when tensions rise too high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHousing Failure - To See Your 10 Year Old Child Cry Is The Worst Feeling In The World
PJ talks to Victoria who had a housing solution snatched away because of the troubles with the tenant in situ scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBus & Train Drivers Afraid Of Violence From Passengers
PJ talks to Dermot O'Leary of the NBRU who says staff in transport cannot even escape a violent situation when it develops. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAnti-Social Behavior Makes Life Hard For Brave Life Guards In Warren Beach And Elsewhere
PJ and Kelly chat about why people make life harder for those who try to save our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-07-14 The scramble for All-Ireland trains, Soccer fans please play nice, Normal weather has resumed & more
Not a seat to be had on trains to Croker - but sit tight - that might change...Soccer fans - criticise your team by all means, but play nice - there are kids…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineClaudia Rose Long’s Viral Tribute That Left Liverpool Fans in Tears
Singer Claudia Rose Long tells PJ the emotional story behind her viral performance of You’ll Never Walk Alone at the Liverpool–Preston tribute match Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhat's In Store Now The Heatwave Is Breaking? Mary From Mizen Weather Tells PJ
What's going to happen for the rest of July? Mary chats with PJ about weather trends. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLet's Celebrate Katie Taylor A Bit More
Phyl tells PJ her favorite part of the weekend was Katie Taylor's victory in Madison Square Garden but she's disappointed it didn't get more coverage in the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHow I Started Palestine GAA
PJ talks to Stephen Redmond who started Palestine GAA about how it started and what the Cork connection is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTriona Defied The Odds With Baby Maverick
PJ talks to Triona in a raw, uplifting conversation about motherhood, chronic illness, and finding joy in life’s hardest moments and not letting sickness…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSummer Superman & Other Blockbusters
Cinemile’s Cathy Cullen joins PJ to dissect this summer’s biggest films and reveals which ones are worth your precious cinema time. See also here Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineKyle’s Song Michelle's Love, A Westlife Raffle And The Fight for Kidney Awareness
Michelle Spillane shares the story of her son Kyle’s brave battle with kidney disease, how music kept him fighting, and the extraordinary fundraiser—featuring…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineJohn Says Soccer Always Had A Yob Element But Clubs Can Take Control
John says to PJ that in modern times we are more conscious of bad behaviour but clubs can take control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGetting To Cork v Tipp PJ Talks To Barry from Irish Rail and Coach Businessman Damien Long
PJ gets tips on getting there for Sunday's Cork v Tipp clash. See also Irish Rail and TravelMaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMorgan Says Football Has Always Been About Passion
Morgan tells PJ that soccer has always been a passionate game and we cannot sanitize it too much Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCCFC v Waterford Disturbances - Darren From FORAS
Darren from Friends Of The Rebel Army Society chats to PJ about Friday night and also about the upcoming crucial match with Sligo Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAntisocial Behavior CCFC v Waterford
PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who was at the match and to CCFC's Eanna Buckley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-07-11 Food Prices Soaring, A Stunning Proposal, "No Outcasts" Says This Bishop & More...
PJ hears how food prices just keep going up, hears the story behind the American couple who had the most stunning proposal in Castlemartyr, talks to Bishop…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Perfect Spark, The Secret Camera, And The Proposal That Stole Cork’s Heart
PJ talks to Christian and Lucy who travelled from the States to Castlemartyr where Christian proposed and made sure Matt Broker was around to film the moment…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Bishop Who Is A Triple First In Missouri Taking A Sabbatical Of The Soul In West Cork
PJ chats with Missouri's Bishop Deon K. Johnson, a triple first as the first person of color, the first immigrant and first LGBTQ+ person to hold the office…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDashcam Footage Tue Jul 9th Sarsfield-Douglas Flyover Sought
Can you help Cliodhna? Cliodhna's mum is looking for dashcam footage featuring her Black Toyota Avensis car which was involved in an incident on the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCrane Businessman Willie O'Brien's New Drive To Get Bosses To See Skills Not Disabilities
Willie O'Brien is famous for his name on Cranes throughout the city. He's sold up, moved on and now is passionate about other bosses seeing skills not…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHeatwave Health - Will Creches Close Their Doors Today?
Amid soaring temperatures, childcare must follow strict heat regulations that not many people know about or send kids home, as Elaine Dunne from the Federation…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Lifeline After Pride Why Outhouse Calls Soar For LGBTQ+ Mental Health Help
John Mee from Outhouse talks to PJ about the gaps in mental health support for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community—and how their groundbreaking ‘Continuum of Care’…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Luas Bridge That Could Break Cork’s Lifeline For Missing Persons
PJ talks to David Varian of Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery about how plans for our much needed Luas system may need change Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineOpinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Investigates A Mayfield Rat Infestation & Also The Future Of Hollyhill Supermarket Singletons
PJ hears from Paul about two hot local interest items Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGroceries Soar - Are Supermarkets Gouging or Just Surviving?
As families struggle with the cost of living PJ talks to Irish Independent Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-07-10 Palestine hurlers visas are blocked, Chloe won't be ingored, Superman 2025 & more
They just want to play hurling in Cork - so why are their visas being blocked...Don’t mess with a determined mammy - why Chloe is storming four…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Leeside Lowdown On The Man Of Steel! New Superman Movie
PJ Coogan and Crossy put on their capes and dissect James Gunn's bold new Superman film, asking if this is the hero the world needs. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLavender Dreams & Summer Schemes: Hugh Mullan on Life at The Seven Heads Farm
PJ Coogan chats with Hugh Mullan about the vibrant summer season at Lislee Lavender (The Seven Heads Farm) and what it's like to work in West Cork's purple…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThrilling Time At Cork City Sports And 96FM Was There!
Cork City Sports was LIT 🔥! PJ caught up with Trevor Welch from The Score on Cork’s 96FM, who got the inside scoop from the stars—how they think, what drives…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRevved Up & Roadbound - The Rebel Riders of Cork
PJ Coogan chats with Jay Keating of the Rebel County Independent Motorcycle Community about the pure freedom of motorbiking, the roar of the engines, and why…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Laugh's On Who? Why Punching Down On Women Isn't Funny
Comedy can't stay stuck in the past and when women are ridiculed, no one's laughing these days Áine Duffy tells PJ who is running a safe space comedy and music…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSign Chloe's Petition To Stop Ireland’s Children Being Left Behind With Access & Inclusion
Behind With Access & Inclusion Chloe tells PJ she fought for her son and now she’s changing the system for every child because needing a little extra help can…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThree-Month School Holidays An Outdated Tradition For The Priviliged?
Mary McCarthy of the Indo argues to PJ that Ireland’s endless school summers deepen inequality—while Belgium proves learning and fun don’t have to stop in June…