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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Antibiotics Are Failing — What That Means for You And How You Can Help
PJ learns from Prof Clare Rock how close we are to the day the medicine cabinet stops working You can help here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Valerie's A Mum & Needs Your Help Fighting Stage V Kidney Failure
Valerie tells PJ she needs help after a sudden, life-altering diagnosis in the prime of her life Share your spare @valcoyne Hosted on Acast. See…
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Kenny Logan On His 555 Mile Ride For Doddie
As Kenny Logan arrives in Cork, PJ Coogan talks to him about why he and his celebrity team are doing a 555 mile cycle ride for Doddie. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Silent Neighbors But A Screaming Crisis - Bernard O'Hehir On How Drugs Take Over A Neighborhood
Bernard O'Hehir, drug harm reduction activist talks to PJ about how once-thriving neighborhoods are now held hostage by addiction and asks why no one’s talking…
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Louise Was Doing So Well Then Addiction Stole Everything
Louise tells Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne she had a job, a place to stay, a life—until the disease of addiction drove it all away Hosted on Acast. See…
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Philip Tells PJ He Found Crack Users Getting Fixes In His Garden
A Cork dad tells PJ how his neighbourhood—and his family's peace of mind—changed overnight as the dealers moved in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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2025-06-17 No M20 until 2035, Do you really mean our "thanks", A Guinness milkshake & more
The motorway to Limerick - why on earth is it going to take until 2025...We say “thank you for your service” - but do we really mean it..There’s a Guinness…
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Cork v Dublin Ticketmaster Crashes As Demand Surges For All-Ireland Football Quarter Final
PJ hears how demand for the match has apparently soared from 96FM's GAA reporter Finny Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Gravity's Gift - Kathryn Callaghan's Will Paint Kinsale Harbor By "Drawing In Mid-Air"
PJ chats to Kathryn who generates captivating artwork using a technique she calls "painting in mid-air" She's on The Wild Atlantic Way at the moment and will…
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A Guinness Milkshake! With Cake!
NY Chef Steve Parker tells PJ how he brought a Guinness Milkshake to London and could bring it to Ireland one day. TikTokker Fatboi LDN who made it viral also…
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Not Just Cute - These Animals Care For Kids
Tracy Hannan tells PJ that Mallow Care Farm isn't just about petting, it's about helping kids feel safe and understood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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From Pain to Purpose - Deirdre Is Putting Inclusion To Work
Deirdre O’Grady tells PJ how battling EDS led to setting up abilitywise.ie to help workplaces become inclusive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Tracy From ONE Wins Award For Work With Veterans
Corks own Tracy Connolly talks to PJ about why veterans need a better deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's Stop Rape Survivor Counselling Being Used Against Them
PJ talks to Ciara Mangan of beyondsurviving.ie about her work to end counsellor notes being used against rape survivors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Red Light Bandits Are Risking Our Lives At Traffic Lights
PJ talks to Cllr Patrick O'Donovan from Carrigaline who says that we must start taking red light bandits seriously Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Evelyn & Clare Talk To PJ About Their Hopes For Cork-Limerick Motorway
Evelyn and Clare tell PJ they hope the roads around Charleville will be safer due to the project. To see more details on the motorway see corklimerick.ie…
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2025-06-16 Trouble for Tattle, Buskers facing a speaker ban, Rory remembered at the Airport & more
Tattle Life - now we know who owns it - and a lot of people have a bone to pick with him….Cork buskers could be facing a ban on using speakers.. Cork Airports…
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Saw Doctors Cork Gig Review By Cllr John Maher!
Who would have guessed Cllr John Maher was a Saw Doctors fan, is that a guilty pleasure? He gives a great review of the night to PJ Coogan. Hosted on Acast…
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Help Musician Mark Daly Find His Stolen Car
PJ talks to Claire, Mark's wife, who says they are desperate to get the car back as it has musical instruments he needs for his gigs and keepsakes from his…
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Our People's Republic of Respect The Cork Spirit - Cork Independence Day Jul 5th!
Liam Mullaney from Myo Café wants Jul 5th to be a day to celebrate the human spirit and cothrom na féinne of our city. Cork city bars, restaurants and other…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Air India Flight 171 Tragedy - What Do We Know?
PJ talks to air enthusiast Tom O'Driscoll and Kevin Byrne, a Former Lt Col with the Irish Air Corps about what we have learned since the crash on Thursday…
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Eating Disorders - A Hidden Epidemic But A Woefully Poor Response
PJ talks to Paula Crotty who lost her daughter to an Eating Disorder two years ago and who says treatment in Ireland is still far from where it needs to be. If…
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Torn Apart Online - Cathy Martin Shares Her Harrowing Experience Of Cyber-Harassment
Discover the devastating effects of anonymous online abuse as Cathy Martin bravely shares her story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scurrilous Posters Online Beware As Law Catches Up With Them Says Top Cork Lawyer
PJ talks to top lawyer William Harvey who says that scurrilous posts online are covered by defamation laws and both publisher and poster can be sued? Hosted on…
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Tattle Life Owner Gets Named In Belfast Court
PJ talks to Aoife Moore about how the owner of Tattle Life finally got named. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork Claims Rory A Hometown Hero Gets Airport Road Named After Him
Hear Saturday's ceremony to mark one of our greats and how "The Opinion Line" played a part in getting Airport road named after Rory Gallagher. Hosted on…
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Banning Busker Amps Is The Only Way For Cork City Centre?
PJ talks to Cllr Shane O'Callaghan who says it is too complex to enforce a decibel limit on buskers and that a ban on amplification is the only way. Hosted on…
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2025-06-13 Corkonian Home From Israeli Deportation, Celtic v CCCFC, I Kissed A Boy & More...
PJ talks to D Murphy, the Corkonian woman who was deported by Israeli authorities, hears from Celtic and CCFC fan club ahead of the big clash, asks Hugh what…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Echo Valley - Crossy Talks The Hot New Release This Weekend With PJ
PJ talks to Crossy from FM104 about Echo Valley where a mother's secluded farm life turns into a desperate thriller when her troubled daughter arrives, covered…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
David Savage On Corrs, Comedy, Cork & That Instagram!
Dave tells PJ about his love of the Corrs, the Summer concert season, his podcast and standups. Plus that video that Andrea herself sent viral! Hosted on…
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Ian The Celtic Fan And Alex The CCFC Fan Talk Super Cup With PJ
Ian O'Sullivan of the Celtic Supporters Club in Cork and CCFC supporter Alex O'Brien chat about their excitement to PJ as the Super Cup is just about a month…
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PJ Chats To Paula Hynes About What Women In Agriculture Can See At The Summer Show
PJ learns the hardworking women farmers don't get to see too much but they are making their way in what used to be seen as a man's world Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
The Man Who Taught Izzy Showbizzy To Drive A Tractor
PJ talks to John O'Donovan of Agri Ballincollig who taught Izzy to drive a tractor at the Summer Show although he says our petrolhead Big Drive Home host…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Catch My Drift Makes Art From The Soul Of The Sea On The Wild Atlantic Way
PJ catches up with Susan O'Leary who is showing her unique art at The Summer Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Tap to Trouble Dirty Water Makes Life Hell
When Liz Murphy’s tap water started ruining clothes and health, she knew she had to ring PJ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Corkman Hugh On Joining "I Kissed A Boy" & His Mam Being Pure Obsessed
Hugh is our Cork hope in I Kissed A Boy is on BBC Three. PJ hears how he misses Cork, chats about the show to his mam, loves London but loves Cork even more!…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Peigin Crowley Says World Wellness Day Is About Finding Your Quiet Strength
Peigin from GROUND Wellbeing chats to PJ about why it's important to look after yourself and World Wellness Day tomorrow, Sat Jun 14th, gives you the excuse to…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Deirdre D Murphy's Back Home From West Bank Israeli Deportation
PJ talks to Deirdre D Murphy (also known as Máire Ní Mhurchú) from Douglas who is back home after getting deported by Israeli forces on a trip to the West Bank…
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Corks New Fire Brigade Plan - How Will It Work
PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade about a new plan that keeps pace with the changes in the city Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2025-06-12 Do you know your Eircode?.. Ger the lollipop man, More exam time for dyslexics & more
Tara knew her eircode - and it saved her daddys lifeDoing your exams with dyslexia - could there be a change in 2026..Is Ger the best lollipop man in Ireland -…
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From Goodbye To Greatness Olivia's Fierce Fight For Her Son Who Got A Stroke At 6
PJ hears the incredible story of Cian's recovery over 6 years from a severe brain injury and Olivia's tireless advocacy for better Brain Injury care and help…
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A Father's Day Treat - Cork Admirals Family Fun Day MTU Sun Jun 15th
Hut! Hut! Hut! PJ gets the scoop on a family fun day timed to land on Father's Day from Charles Washington of the Cork Admirals American Football Club Hosted…
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96FM's Leaving Cert Fairness Fight For Dyslexics Highlighted By Padraig Rice TD On Dáil Floor
PJ talks to Pádraig Rice TD who raised the issue of extra time for LC students living with dyslexia on the Dáil floor quoting Midleton College Head Girl Alice…
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Some Of This Is True - Michelle McDongah Live In Studio
PJ chats to former journalist and rural noir novelist Cork's own Michelle McDonagh Live In Studio delving into the decision to go from reporting to writing…
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Little Tara The 10-Year-Old Hero Who Saved Her Dad (And Stayed Calm Doing It)
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tells PJ Coogan about 10 year old Tara who won an award for staying cool, calm and collected when her dad had a turn and she…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Hero Lollipop Men & Women Cheer Up Kids & Mums
As Ger the lollipop man from Bunscoil Mhuire Youghal wins the Munster Heat of Lollipop Man Of The Year, PJ talks to mums who love him, a fellow lollipop man…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Driving Test & NCT Delays Put To RSA In Oireachtas
PJ talks to Minister of State for Transport Jerry Buttimer about what we learned when the RSA were grilled by the Oireachtas Transport Committee Hosted on…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Garda Emmet Ran In His Uniform To Help Little Blue Heroes Kids
PJ catches up with Garda Emmet Long who ran in his uniform for Little Blue Heroes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2025-06-11 New rules will close me down, Eat your way to better eyesight, This could be Corks year & more
New rent pressure rules - Maire says they will almost certainly put her out of business... Carrots really are good for your eyes - so are eggs & peppers .. so…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Christopher O'Sullivan Explains The New Rent Pressure Zone Policy
PJ talks about the changes in Rent Pressure Zones with Christopher O'Sullivan Minster of State at the Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Hosted on…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
RPZ - Rent Regulate And Ruin For Tourism?
Máire Ní Mhurcú, Chair Irish Self Catering Federation, reveals to PJ how new rental rules could decimate Ireland's self-catering industry and leave small…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
From Rebel Captain To Mountain King Seán Óg Ó hAilpín Conquers For A Cause
PJ catches up with former Cork captain Seán Óg Ó hAilpín to discuss the daring Arachas "26 Mountains to Mayo" charity climb and the inspiration behind it, the…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Fuel Right For Future Health
Professor John Nolan led the Re-MIND (Memory Investigation with Nutrition for Dementia) clinical trial and chats to PJ about the dramatic effect nutrition can…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Love Island Villa Voltage Irish Islanders & Instant Drama!
Kinga Piotrowska reveals the behind-the-scenes whispers and on-screen chaos of the new Love Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Why Can't We Get An Autism Class For Scoil Bhride Crosshaven?
PJ talks to Principal Seamus O’Connor who feels left down after so many commitments were given to expand education for autism. Hosted on Acast. See…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
What Do People Really Think Of The Cork Luas? Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Finds Out
Paul took to the streets to check out what people think of the routes and the whole plan for our own Luas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Let's Have A Passport Printer In Cork
PJ talks to Cork East TD Noel McCarthy who has been campaigning for Cork to have its own passport printer to stop dashes to Dublin by people in emergencies by…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2025-06-10 Rent controls, Another Bank Holiday, Irish baby names & more
New rent controls - will they work - or will they make things worse… Another bank holiday - for St Colmcille - why not - we’re below the EU average…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
ROI v LUX A Look Ahead
PJ looks ahead to the match with Trevor Welch from The Score on Corks 96FM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Remembering Phil Goodman
PJ remembers a tireless force for good and the community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.