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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
From Post Office to Piping Bags Ruairí's Kitchen Sweet New Chapter Is Kids Summer Camps
Join us as Ruairi Domican reveals how Ruairí's Kitchen cupcake summer camps for kids are for juniors who want to create with food and talks a bit about his…
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Corks Owl Whisperers Score A Barn Owl Win
Donncha builds nest boxes for people because he hated to see the barn owl die out while Birdwatch's Dr. Alan McCarthy does the science bit. Hosted on Acast…
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Aisling's Fighting Leukemia For Her Two Kids And The City Is With Her
Elaine Cooney joined PJ to talk about her cousin Aisling — a devoted young Mam who’s now fighting leukemia with everything she has. Support Aisling here…
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Did The Tánaiste Flip Flop On College Fees?
PJ talks to Maurice and Graham about doubts the government will reduce college fees and doubts they will increase them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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1,000 Submissions On Cork Luas
PJ talks to TII's Paolo Carbone about what concerned the public most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Surprise Deadline For East Cork Floods
PJ talks to Caroline Leahy from the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group as many people learn that the deadline for submission is tomorrow. Link here…
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DJ Carey Pleads Guilty To Deception
PJ talks to Amy Molloy of the Irish Independent who was in court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-07-02 School getting more expensive, finding your local defibrillator, who will be Bond & more
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007 Suggestions From 96FM Listeners Are Mic-Drop Good
PJ chats to film buff Conor Murphy about the short list for the new Bond and gets some amazing suggestions from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Bonamassa Buzz Converted Darragh Toal From 96FM News To A Bit Of A Blues Buff
Darragh Toal tells PJ he went to the Bonamassa Live At The Marquee gig because of the hype and he wasn't disappointed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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From Cuddles To County! Let's Have Our Tots In The Cork Jersey
Sen Eileen Lynch from Aghinagh GAA club wants every newborn to leave the hospital in Rebel red—starting a lifetime of GAA pride she tells PJ Hosted on Acast…
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Rose Wants You To Help Ukraine
PJ hears from Rose that there's still great need in Ukraine where the group she works with deliver supplies of humanitarian aid regularly. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Myo Café Fans Are In It For The Long Haul And The Community It Supports
PJ talks to Liam from Myo Cafe on Pope's Quay who reluctantly raised prices but found that customers supported him because there's a strong community there…
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Our Sinead Fought Back & Won Over London Marathon Disqualification!
PJ speaks to Sinead Kane a visually impaired marathoner disqualified hours after finishing—based on a blurry photo. She wasn’t told until it was too late to…
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The Eagle Has Landed Beautiful White Tailed Eagles Are Back!
We have white tailed eagles in Ireland again. PJ talks to Clare Heardman of the National Parks & Wildlife Service about how this triumph happened and how we…
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Why Can’t You Google The Nearest Defibrillator? The Life-Saving Map We’re Missing
Defibrillators save lives—if you can find them. The push to put them on Google Maps. PJ and Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service join the campaign to…
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College Fee Hike Shock Just One Of Many Things Making Education A Big Cost For Families
Michael, a science teacher sounds the alarm on how the news on college fees is the latest blow after Leaving Cert reforms and rising costs are shutting out…
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Extraordinary Day In Court At Conor McGregor Appeal
PJ hears what happened from Michael Doyle of The Irish Sun who was in court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Four Men In Custody After High Speed Boat Chase Drugs Bust
PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who has all the facts on a massive drugs seizure in West Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2025-07-01 Vapes - listeners call for a ban, AI helps with the hols, the kindness of Celtic & more
Vaping - people really don’t like it - a lot of our listeners want a ban....Going on holidays - afraid you’ll forget something - here’s AI to the…
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A Photo From Gaza Shows How A Cork Café Is Making A Difference
A thank-you note from Gaza reduced the team at Izz Café, Georges Quay to tears, Izzedine Alkarajeh tells PJ Coogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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A Really Fun Interview About Donkeys!
PJ finds out loads of fun facts about donkeys from Ciara O'Kelly of the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll Pay them a visit for their Teddy Bear's picnic this…
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What’s Next for Cork’s Forgotten Flats?
PJ talks to Willie O'Brien and Brenda Thompson, from Noonan's Road as plans are announced for demolition and redevelopment Hosted on Acast. See…
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Kneecap Showed Up The UK Government & The BBC
Music can challenge power, Anne tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Holiday Overwhelm To Organised How AI Can Be Your Hack To Happiness
PJ finds out how remarkably easy some holiday chores become with AI from Travel Blogger Sarah Hanrahan and Denise Browne, Gemini Expert From Google Hosted on…
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The Trades Crisis – Can Cork Fix It?
Cork builder Jim Ahern has a plan to solve Ireland’s trades crisis—but he needs the government to listen he tells PJ. Jamie Groom from Rent A Recruiter joins…
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Celtic FC Foundation Give €10,000 Of Super Cup Joy To Feed Cork
Hamp Sirmans of Feed Cork tells PJ a bit about their work as Celtic FC Foundation donate €10,000 See also corksupercup.com Hosted on Acast. See…
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Students Feel Betrayed Over Fees Reversal
PJ talks to Richard Noonan, MTU-CorkSU President, about the mood on campus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do People Really Support A Ban On Outdoor Vaping?
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne takes to the streets to find out if people think a universal ban on outdoor vaping goes too far Hosted on Acast. See…
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Stats Say Tourism Is Down 10% - Should We Worry?
PJ talks to Michael Magnier, President of The Irish Hotels Federation asking if this means all the people who depends on tourism for their jobs should start to…
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2025-06-30 Heatwaves across Europe, Helping a stranger in the park, Beating the lotto & more
A heatwave in Europe and it’s not a bit like Summer here - whats the story there...Teenagers who helped a stranger in Fitzgeralds Park - how did they know what…
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The Cork Man Who Cracked The Lottery
PJ talks to Stefan who cracked the armor of the lottery to find a way to win and to Ross the man who made a movie about him. There will be an exclusive Cork…
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The Sea Church Express – Taking the Stress Out of Nights Out And An Example For Others
PJ hears from Matthew Sisk, Events Manager Sea Church Ballycotton, how Sea Church’s new shuttle bus is solving one of the biggest headaches of a night…
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From Granny’s Kitchen to the Castle Inn - The Guinness Guru Hits Cork
From Sin É’s trad sessions to the Castle Inn’s untouchable vibe, the Guinness Guru, Daragh Curran, breaks down why he found Cork’s pubs special on a recent…
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Northside Teens Step Up For Fitzgerald Park Rescue
Three teens saw a stranger in trouble—and didn’t hesitate to help. PJ talks to Alexis O'Hara and Ruby Clare who along with Jayden Forde stepped up when it…
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How Critical's Volunteer Became a Family's Lifeline
From Jim getting chest pains to a hospital bed in 90 minutes— PJ hears about the race against time that changed everything thanks to Critical and volunteer…
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Corks Swan Characters
PJ talks to Ted Dineen about how anglers who break the rules can hurt swans on Cork's Lough. They also chat about the swan characters that rule Cork's favorite…
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Not So Hot Here But Careful Abroad - Its Dangerous
PJ wonders if we could get a fraction of the heatwave on the Continent and also hears about dangers in Spain and Turkey from the weather there. Hosted on…
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Timely Warning On Parking For CCFC & Munster Rugby Fans!
PJ talks to Ian who says clamping is being enforced in an area traditionally used by sports fans in the Turners X area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Housing Shortage Hits Hard When You're Also A Domestic Violence Victim
PJ hears that while a lot of us can eventually muddle through the housing crisis, those living in fear of violence don't have that option from Deborah O'Flynn…
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Nothing Compares To Dua Lipa!
PJ hears from Sharon who took her daughter to Dua Lipa over the weekend and was blown away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why We Need More Homeschool Liaison Officers
PJ hears why form Anne Hartnett, Principal St Paul’s Special School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-06-27 Should We Build Taskforces Or Get Things Done? Sauna Site Clampdown, Real Rockets Built In Cork & More...
Are taskforces an obstacle or a help to getting things done? Mobile Saunas and coffee trucks face new rules. People in Cork are building real rockets and…
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Cork Rocks On At Gallaghers This Weekend
Fri Jul 27th to Tue Jul 1st there's heaps of Rory goodness in town centring on Gallagher's Bar MacCurtain St, John and Ciarán from Rory Gallagher legacy band…
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Cork People Are Building Rockets! Literally!
We didn't know until a few days ago that there are literally rockets being built in Cork by people as a hobby! Proper ones! But there you go. PJ finds out more…
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Even The New York Times Is Looking At Property In Cobh
PJ chats to Johanna Murphy who recently launched a video about Cobh who says even the NYT recently featured property in the Titanic Town Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Flower Patch The Honesty Box That Became West Cork’s Sweetest Stop
Anna O’Leary turned her family’s old playhouse into a thriving honesty box—proving that trust, good ingredients, and a little nostalgia can still go a long…
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A Stiff Clampdown Could Wreck Coffee Trucks & Saunas At Beautyspots
PJ talks to Luke Tanner of Happy Place Saunas in Fountainstown who says new rules would stop him from leaving everything in place overnight and make it…
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Should Fuel Taxes Should Not Ramp Up When Oil Prices Soar Over Middle East?
When fuel soars in price, we need to have a tax that ramps down because the government will still get the same amount of money, Kevin McPartlan of Fuels For…
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Colleen Forsythe Built A Legacy Of Belonging At St Columbas Girls NS
As she moves onto the next chapter of her life, Coleen Forsythe Deputy Head at St Columbas Girls NS with Facility For Deaf Children talks to PJ who also talks…
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Fake Tickets But Real Losses As Scammers Hit Those Desperate For Sold-Out Gigs
PJ gets some advice from Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 as scammers up the game with more realistic pitches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Taskforce For Cork - Not Much Love In The Room?
PJ hears opinions from listeners on the idea of a taskforce for Cork to solve problems faster modelled on Dublin's taskforce. Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025-06-26 Dennis wants a vaping ban, Be careful after the driving test, queuing for the Marquee & more
Darren wants to ban vaping - not just on the beach - on Patricks St...So you pass your test - can you drive home unaccompanied? Weeelll maybe not! Live at the…
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F1 The Movie PLUS What Villeneuve Means For James Bond
Crossy tells PJ watch F1 The Movie and watch it on the biggest screen possible, a story of a racing team getting from the back of the grid to Champion…
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Peter Aiken Looks Forward (and back!) To Live At The Marquee
PJ chatted to Peter at the launch of Live At The Marquee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fintan Drury on Why Silence On Gaza Can Be Dangerous
PJ has a powerful conversation with Fintan Drury about choosing empathy over detachment in the face of global tragedy. Catastrophe – Nakba II by Fintan Drury…
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Vile Comments About Kelly Brook Online Show Lots Of Men Need A Change Of Attitude
PJ talks to Mary Jane O'Regan who is horrified at all the comments and even hate for Kelly Brook over her appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The 10-Day Rule A Driving Law Almost Everyone Ignores
Driving instructor Gene Russell tells PJ we need to think twice before getting too severe about enforcing all laws on all occasions and backs it up with a law…
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Should Guards Be Waiting Outside The Driving Test?
PJ chats with Darren Mullane about a call for checks for unaccompanied drivers around the driving test centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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My Sister Tanya Just Needs A Walk In Shower To Get Her Dignity
PJ talks to Sandra who says that her sister's life is miserable after a stroke at a young age because she cannot get a suitable shower. Hosted on Acast. See…