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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Nine Months Later Why Is Midleton Still Waiting for Flood Protection?
Flood victims in Midleton were told help was coming. But as the year slips by, so does hope. Alan Mahy tells PJ about the stress of waiting—and the fear of…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Should Vaping Be Banned Outdoors?
Tough laws will ban vaping in France soon, Cllr Audrey Buckley is calling for a ban in some public places in Cork County PJ talks to listeners who are quite…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
A Picture This Super Fan!
PJ talks to Natgis who saw Picture This last night, will go again tonight and travels where they go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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At The Live At The Marquee Launch Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Finds Out What People Are Excited About
96FM was in force at the launch of Live At The Marquee. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asked people what got them stoked. Hosted on Acast. See…
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2025-06-25 No smoking beaches... Natashas O Brien documentary, A milk bar & more
Should the beach be a no smoking and no vaping area - or would that be going too far...Natasha O Brien - there’s a new documentary on TV tonight - her own…
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Pets, Patients And Finding A Place - Ukrainians Most Move From Green Glens
PJ takes calls on a new crisis facing those already fleeing war as Macroom hears Ukrainians face an uncertain future and most move from Green Glens…
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West Cork Woman Faces Homelessness At 88 Years Old
PJ talks to Michael Collins TD about a very distressing story of a woman in fear in her twilight years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Lisa & Pat’s Radiothon Climb Stayed On Course Even As Boots Came Apart
When Pat’s boots failed, so did the idea that this was just another climb—Lisa tells PJ why they kept going for a special reason. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Toy Story You Didn't Hear - How Cork Saved Tonnes Of Plastic
PJ talks to Giorgia Anile of thetoylibrary.ie who explains how kids are happier, clutter is lower and plastics are reduced when kids have fun with library toys…
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Love At First Paw How Assistance Pooch Wednesday Transformed One Boy’s World
Conor and Tara share how Wednesday changed the world for their son and AADI's David McCarthy says dogs bring kids from overload to safety Hosted on Acast. See…
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Natasha O’Brien Refused to Stay Silent And Talks To PJ Before Her TV Show Tonight
Natasha O’Brien survived a brutal assault, a broken justice system, and it left her demanding change she tells PJ. “Natasha” is on tonight, Wed Jun 25th, at…
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2025-06-24 Ger, you're the best In Ireland, How did Nonna Nght go, John is 18 years sober & more
The best in Ireland - and Ger only took the job to get him out of bed… Nonna night - bonna night without the fires - so how did it go.. John Fosketts…
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187 Kilometres of Healing - Finbarr’s Walk to Dingle For Nóra
Finbarr Buttimer opens up to PJ about walking to Dingle in memory of his daughter Nóra—and how two charities helped him find hope after loss See also Hosted on…
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Back From The Global March To Gaza
The world has changed a lot since mother-and-daughter combo Bairbre and Josie Flood set out as part of the Global March To Gaza. PJ catches up with them about…
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Jake Carter On ‘Old Friends,’ Liverpool Roots & The Joy Of Cork
Jake chats to PJ in advance of his Sun Jun 29th gig at The Briery Gap in Macroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joe Bonamassa Follows In Rory Gallagher's Footsteps In Crowleys Music Visit
PJ speaks to Sheena who says Joe bought a sunburst Fender Stratocaster, the same model Rory Gallagher bought there in 1963 Hosted on Acast. See…
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John Foskett The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Using—Until He Did
John Foskett started using drugs at 10—now he’s 11 years clean and fighting to help others get the mental health help they deserve. TikTok @pins4yoursinz…
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Help Kindness Krew Get Back On The Road
PJ talks to Jess from Kindness Krew about a little help they need Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Wins The All-Ireland! (The Real One - For Lollipop Men & Women)
PJ talks to Ger Gleeson, the Lollipop Man Bunscoil Mhuire Youghal who won the Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year for the whole of Ireland and also to Sinéad…
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Non-Fire Night Fun With Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne
The city is moving away from bonfires to the new Non-Fire events and Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne went to see what one was like Hosted on Acast. See…
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Empty Crèches But Full On Stress Childcare Units Have To Be Used
PJ talks to Cllr Ciara O'Connor who wants a change to planning laws to make sure childcare units are used for working crèches Hosted on Acast. See…
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Ban Smoking & Vapes - Cllr Audrey Says Let's Do It For Our Kids
PJ hears from Cllr Audrey Buckley who says the time has come to set an example for our kids and to improve our air Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2025-06-23 Air India - 40 years on, Madness fans clamped, Watch those big branches & more
Remembering Air India flight 182 - lost off the coast of West Cork 40 years ago today...Madness - a great gig - but the clampers were out taking…
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CCFC On The Ropes?
PJ talks to Trevor Welch from The Score about increasing worries about CCFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Did People Have To Say At Cork's Raise The Roof Protest
PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe of the Corks 96FM Newsroom who spoke to people at the Raise The Roof protest on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Matt Is Cycling The Ring Of Kerry To Say Thanks To The Man Who Gave Him Life
Matt McAuliffe was given a second chance—now he’s cycling the Ring of Kerry with his son to honour the stranger who made it possible. Support Matt here Hosted…
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The Photo That Shook the World: Denis Minihane on His Haunting Air India Disaster Picture
PJ talks to Denis about the picture that went around the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My Navy Dad Attended The Air India Disaster
PJ talks to journalist Saoirse Hanley whose dad attended the crash Read her article looking back on the disaster here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Today's Aghakista Ceremony Marking The 40th Anniversary Of The Downing Of Air India Flight 182
PJ talks to Finbarr Archer, one of the organizers of today's event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ian Bailey's Sister And Solicitor Speak Out As His Ashes Are Cast
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne spoke to Kay Reynolds and Frank Buttimer at the casting of his ashes on Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Crackdown On Dangerous Roadside Hedges Badly Needed
PJ hears that untrimmed hedges are costing truckers €1,000 a week in mirrors alone from Ger Hyland of the IRHA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Cork's New Lord Mayor On Luas, Crime And Cork's Bright Future
PJ talks to Fergal Dennehy, Cork's new Lord Mayor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Getting The House Ready For Baby One Mums Experience
PJ talks to Michelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-06-20 Shandon Street Scoops EuroMillions History, Ian Bailey's Sister Remembers Her Brother, Cork Gets Zero New Guards & More...
PJ joins the excitement on Shandon St where Cliffords sold the €250m jackpot, Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne talks to Kaye Reynolds sister of the late Ian…
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Kaye Reynolds Sister Of Late Ian Bailey Speaks To Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne As She Prepares To Cast Her Brother's Ashes
In a touching interview Opinion Line producer Paul Byrne talks to Kaye Reynolds about her thoughts as she prepares to mark his passing in his favorite place…
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Why Allergies Are So Important To Be Aware Of
Sharon White speaks to PJ about allergy awareness for schools in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Gets Net 0% Of New Garda Recruits
Garda Pádraig Harrington of the GRA, who’s been vocal about the real pressures facing frontline gardaí in Cork speaks to PJ on The Opinion Line. Hosted on…
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Quarter Of A Billion Euromillions Jackpot - 96FM's Katie O'Keefe At National Lottery Event In Cliffords Shandon St
Darragh O'Dwyer & Cian Murphy CEO National Lottery, Anne O'Sullivan Till Operator Cliffords, Stacy O'Neill from Shandon Flowers and our own Katie O'Keefe from…
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Sky Ireland Clamp Down On Dodgy Box Users
Patrick tells PJ his take on Sky Ireland's campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marita Foster - "24-hour walk" in memory of a much loved Cobh local, Cormac Wyse
PJ speaks to Mary Foster how Family and friends and the town of Cobh came together for her late husband Cormac Wyse, and found a way to remember and to say…
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Cork Nurse Honoured With 'People Caring For People' Award At Tallaght University Hospital
Megan Berry, a young nurse from Douglas,spoke to PJ about winning the 'People Caring for People' award at Tallaght University Hospital. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Cork Airport Is The Best Airport In Europe For The 3rd Time!
PJ Coogan speaks to Barry Holland, Communications Manager at Cork airport about the big win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Quarter of a BILLION Euromillions win in Cork
Listen to PJ Coogan speaking to the manager of Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street about the biggest win in Euromillions history and local reactions. Hosted on…
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2025-06-19 It's too dear to have a baby, Don't silence Corks buskers, A Shandon proposal & more
Irish families are getting smaller - people simply can’t afford to have a baby....The buskers of Cork - how would they feel about leaving their amps at…
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The Rage Virus Returns! Crossy & PJ Break Down 28 Years Later
Cillian Murphy produces, Alfie Williams shines, and the rage virus mutates—PJ & Crossy unpack the 28 Days Later sequel about a zombie virus Hosted on Acast…
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Cork’s Growth Story - Mahon Point 2.0
With Cork’s population expected to grow by 50-60% by 2040, major developments like Mahon Point 2.0 are critical. PJ Coogan and Centre Director Justin Young…
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Peace Isn’t A Performance Says Chief Phil Lane Jr
A global peacebuilder and Indigenous elder Chief Phil Lane Jr tells PJ Dripsey is a crossroads for healing. World Peace Gathering at Dripsey Castle Jul…
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Travel Light - What To Pack & What To Leave
PJ talks to Joanne O'Brien about the best things to take...and to leave behind. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are Cork Buskers Noisy Or Just Right?
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asks the people of Cork if our busking with amplifiers should be banned or if we've hit the right note. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Avoid the Rental Car Rip-Off Charlie Weston’s Essential Advice
Charlie Weston reveals to PJ how Irish holidaymakers are being hit with surprise charges and how to avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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We’re Spending €20,000 Per Nurse — Then They Can't Even Find A House And Have To Leave
PJ hears from Janet Baby Joseph shares came to care for people — now she’s sounding the alarm before more walk away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Why Jade Runs Her Powerful Tribute To The Mum She Lost
Jade Guiney is running 50k not for glory, but to honour her mum and raise hope for others Help Jade here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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A Shandon Proposal For Bernadette Joshua & Margaret As Love Comes Full Circle
When Joshua proposed to Bernadette at the top of Shandon, he was stepping into more than love—he was stepping into family history the happy couple and…
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A Third Of Women Can’t Afford A Baby – The Hidden Crisis
Niamh Griffin of the Irish Examiner tells PJ about their survey in today's paper which uncovered some hard truths about women’s health today Hosted on Acast…
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2025-06-18 Smoking crack out the back, Valerie needs a kidney, Can we rehome these photos & more
Open drug taking and dealing in the VQ - people are living in fear..Valerie needs a kidney transplant - she’s hoping new rules might shorten her wait..Can we…
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Petrolheads Rejoice! The Rebel Run Revs Up for Little Blue Heroes
Trevor Fitzgerald tells PJ how Cork’s Rebel Run brings classic car lovers together to raise big money for Little Blue Heroes. Jun 28th Vintage & Classic Cars…
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Help Ger Find Susie So She Keeps Her Promise To Her Late Abseiler Husband Ollie
Ger wants to keep her promise to her late husband Ollie to return photo albums left behind on a hospital by Susie when she was 13 in 2015. See also here Hosted…
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Happy Birthday To Fifth Quarter/Paul St Shopping Centre
We've all been there so let's all join in celebrating a part of modern Cork life, Celene tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From The Franks To Rory Gallagher Camille Turns Cork Sound Into A Spectacle
Camille O’Sullivan brings her explosive new show Cork Girl! to life—mixing rock, ballads, and pure Cork energy See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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The "Opt Out" Organ Donation System Came Too Late For My Daughter
Kevin tells PJ the chances of his daughter living would have been so much higher if an opt out, not opt in, donation system was the way 4 years ago Hosted on…