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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Ireland Needs A July Bank Holiday! Let's Celebrate St Colmcille Day!
PJ talks to Cllr Jimmy Kenny from Letterkenny, home of St Colmcille, about a July bank holiday in his honor. And it doesn't take long to find a Cork connection…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
O'Mahony Magic
Curious about your O'Mahony roots? Helen shares with PJ all the exciting details about this summer's can't-miss clan reunion in Cork. See also…
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The Magic Of Naming Your Baby Something Irish
PJ talks to Morgan Buckley about some of the beautiful authentic Irish names mums are choosing for their babies. Irish Baby Names by Féilim O'Connor, Morgan…
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Young Sisters Save Birds From Thugs
PJ hears Julie Cronin from Wildlife Rescue Cork tell an uplifting story of unexpected courage by two girls and the fight to protect Cork's vulnerable…
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Ballincollig's Luas Dilemma
Cllr Joe Lynch tells PJ there are critical issues with the current Ballincollig Luas route and urges changes are made before it's too late. Hosted on Acast…
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Inside the World of Cadaver Dogs
PJ talks to Raynor of RD Canines in the light of the news that Ireland does not have a dog trained to find bodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Great Rent Reset What Do The Rent Pressure Zone Changes Mean For You?
PJ talks to Kevin who says Ireland needs change in rental properties but wonders if this is the change we need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2025-06-09 Why penalties? Can AI make the roads safer, The Freedom Flotilla & more
It was a match for the history books - but penalties? Surely a replay is a better way....AI - could it help to make the roads a safer place...The Maldeen -…
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How To Train Your Dragon Out Today!
About a young Viking named Hiccup who defies tradition by befriending a dragon, the movie is compelling for adults and the smallies, Crossy tells PJ Coogan…
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What Makes Ballydehob So Magnetic?
Is it the food? The freedom? Or just something in the air? PJ chats with restaurateur Jamie Budd to explore why Ballydehob is quietly becoming one of Ireland’s…
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From Bangladesh to Brazil The Strength Of North Pres Is Diversity
PJ chats to Máire Coleman, Home School Liaison Officer at North Pres Primary and to Nizah, Isabela and Adrian, three pupils who are keen to show him all about…
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How I Opened My Cool Arts & Crafts Business Thanks To A Council Pop Up Grant
Cork County Council is offering grants to help people start pop up businesses in the hope some will grow and help fight dereliction. PJ talks to Cecilia from…
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10 "Wise Men" To Look At Kinsale Mussel Farm Licence
PJ chats to Donal Hayes who says 10 "wise men" will look at the granting of a licence to a mussel farm after many were surprised when the licence was granted…
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Israel Seizes Gaza Aid Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg
PJ chats to Irish woman Caoimhe Butterly in Sicily from where she is helping organize the mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let's Make The Leaving Cert Fair For Dyslexics
PJ talks to Padraig Rice TD who lives with dyslexia and wants a fairer Leaving Cert for our kids who need a little more time Hosted on Acast. See…
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Building Another Rathmore Road Prison Is Not Fair!
After the Taoiseach said over the weekend that building a new prison with around 300 spaces in Rathmore Road might be the only option the government has…
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Road Safety AI - Nadia Adan On Modern Help For Modern Problems
PJ talks to motor expert Nadia Adan about new AI tools that could help us win back the battle on road safety. You can see more of Nadia on @officialnadia_adan…
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Stereophonics Gig Was Such A Blast!
PJ talks to Patria who was well happy with Saturday's gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork v Limerick - Great Match But Are Penalty Shootouts Right For Hurling
PJ Coogan looks back on Saturday's game with 96FM's GAA Correspondent Finbarr McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Little Caragh Is Cork Hurling's Youngest Supporter
PJ talks to proud dad Patrick whose new daughter Caragh went viral after proud aunty Ciara showed her off in her Cork Colors on Saturday. See pic here Hosted…
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2025-06-06 Cork/Limerick A House Divided, Theo The Little Music Maestro Born Deaf, Rory Gallagher Airport Honor & More...
PJ hears from a mum in a house with divided match day loyalties, chats to Theo's mum who doesn't let hearing impairment check his love of music, talks to Rory…
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Cork's Gift To The World Rory Gallagher To Be Honored With Airport Road
As Cork Airport gets on the Rory Gallagher Trail with the main road being renamed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, PJ chats to Rory's nephew Eoin and guitarist…
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Grá To Gaza - Cooking With A Cause
PJ talks to the powerhouse trio turning Palestinian flavours and Irish hospitality into real-world support Sat Jun 7th. See here Hosted on Acast. See…
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Rock & Remembering As Bikers Brotherhood Benefit Dementia
Dakota Collins of Knight Riders MCC talks to PJ about their Charity Rock Night, honoring grandmother Nelly—and why bikes, music, and community matter in the…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Trump-Musk Terminated As The Most Beautiful Bromance Is Broken
Max Kane from FM104 goes deep with PJ into the surprising and aggressive breakdown of the Trump-Musk alliance, asking what it means for power, policy, and…
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Crinniú na nÓg From Hip Hop In Shandon To Dance In The Park
PJ chats to Sheila Deegan about a great day's events See cruinniu https://cruinniu.gov.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Little Theo's Life Has Been A Triumph Of Silence To Symphony
PJ chats to Marian whose little Theo is now a maestro of music after being born with no hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bye Bye To Plastic Bags Of Liquids At Airports
PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of TravelExtra who has the full scoop on when we'll be free of waiting in line with those hated tiny bottles of shampoo! See also here…
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We Chat To Prime Time's Conor Wilson Who Went To Georgia To Check Out The Georgia Driving Tests
Everyone is talking about ditching the massive wait for a driving test by taking it in the Republic of Georgia instead. Last night, RTE's Prime Time went there…
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The Essential Loo-cation - Eoin From Cork Beo's Beach Toilet Locator!
Planning a day out at a Cork beach? Don't get caught short! Eoin from Cork Beo tells PJ has compiled the ultimate list of Cork beach conveniences. If you want…
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Rebel Heart & Treaty City Soul Deirdre Is In A Match Day Marriage!
As Cork and Limerick prepare to clash in a monumental hurling match Deirdre tells PJ about a house divided! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2025-06-05 Leons Mackens fight for justice, Richard Satchwells lies, Scoil Iosagan's missing class & more
Leona Macken - I’m just a mammy, she says - but she’s as tough and determined as they come.. Richard Satchwells lies.. Scoil Iosagain say - you gave us a class…
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Should We Really Be Offering Northern Ireland Cross Border Surgeries?
Cllr William O'Leary tells PJ that the HSE does not have the capacity to be offering Cross Border Surgeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Fort2Fort Charity Cycle Jun 14th
PJ talks to Sam Beamish about the cycle event we all love that helps the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and Four Lions Clubs Hosted on Acast. See…
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A Mother A Daughter And A Road To Rafah To Help Gaza
PJ talks to Josie and Barbaire who are taking part in the global March To Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cork's New Rose Nancy Lehane Is One Of Ireland's Top People!
PJ chats to Cork's hope for the Rose, Nancy Lehane who comes from Meelin, Ireland's highest village! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Carmel’s Cove Is Where School Supplies Meets Neighborhood Support
Carmel O’Regan shares how a seasonal pop-up school book shop became a permanent safe haven for local families in Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Teachers Were in Tears Scoil Íosagáin's Heartache Over Cancelled New Class
Feargal Hurley, Principal of Scoil Íosagáin Farranree tells PJ they did all the planning, met all the conditions but were still left empty handed Hosted on…
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Alice R Perks On Dyslexia And The Leaving - Brilliant With Words But Extra Time Would Help So Much
Midleton College Head Girl Alice explains to PJ Coogan how Ireland’s exam system holds back students who learn differently. See Alice's book "Thoughts From A…
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Cervical Cancer - Leona Did Everything Right & Now Fights For Others
Caught up in the CervicalCheck problems, Leona Macken did all the right things but still was left battling cancer. The HSE has apologised and now she works to…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Club Colours for Ellen Cassidy
PJ talks to Martin about how the sports community is stepping up in club colours for Ellen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Satchwell Verdict - Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Gets Reactions In Youghal
Paul went down to Youghal immediately after the verdict was announced and found out what people thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2025-06-04 The exams are underway, Gardai needed to keep hospitals safe, My Mam is detained in Irsrael & more
As the exams start - the students are a lot calmer than their parents....Gardai on duty in a hospital - sad to say that’s where we are now, says Dr Chris…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Richard Satchwell Sentence Announced
PJ talks to Michael Doyle of The Irish Sun just after sentence and intention to appeal are announced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Martin Has Too Much Of A Good Thing - When Iron In The Blood Gets Too High
Martin chats to PJ about living with Hemochromatosis, too much iron in the blood, which happens a lot in Ireland and got the condition its nickname, The Celtic…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Love Island Look Ahead With Max Kane From The Buzz On 96FM
PJ chats controversy and celebs with Max as we look ahead to Love Island which returns Jun 9th. Here's a tip. You will need to have a Virgin Media account to…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
11 Attacks A Day On Healthcare Workers - Why We Now Need Guards In Hospitals
PJ talks to Chris Luke, Emergency Physician x 35 yrs, about how our hospitals have come to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leaving Cert 2025 You Get All The Feels When It's Your Own Child!
PJ talks to Jen Hogan of The Irish Times who this year has extra stake in the game when it comes to the Leaving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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No Panic Here - Opinion Line Producer Meets Bullet Proof Students On Their Way Into The Leaving Cert
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne meets surprisingly calm, confident Cork teens on the way to their exams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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From Lonely to Lifted - How Cuidiú Cork Is A Lifeline For Parents
Melanie Grace shares how a warm welcome can change everything and how you can help others get a start with the job of being mum or dad. Hosted on Acast. See…
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D Murphy's Son Speaks As The Cork Woman Remains In Detention In Israel
Dale Ryan explains how his mum Douglas woman D Murphy, also know as Máire ní Mhurchú, chose principal over comfort, even at 71 Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Rebel's Header! Saoirse Noonan's On That Goal Last Night
PJ celebrates last night's win against Slovenia with Saoirse who made it all possible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For Cork The Ready to Build Scheme Is Stuck In The Mud
Three years on, not a single serviced site has been offered under a scheme that promised to help people build homes — Councillor Eamonn Horgan tells PJ what…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2025-06-03 Finally Justice For Tina's Family, We All Kind Of Believe In Fairy Forts, From Cop To Escort & More...
Paul Byrne hears from Michael Doyle of The Sun who was at the Satchwell trial as the guilty verdict came in, talks fairy forts to Jo who travelled to find…
- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
From Cop to Escort - The Story Of Zara DuRose
Paul Byrne chats to Zara DuRose on how her career changed from being special constable upholding the law to working as a multi award winning adult model…
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Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival
Paul Byrne speaks to Conal Creedon one of the people behind Cork's Midsummer Festival's Theatre for One Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Street Sweeper Frank Long
Paul Byrne chats to Frank the Street Sweeper on his impact on the community over the years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Life Coaching? According to Life Coach Claire Lovett (clairelovettcoaching.ie)
Paul Byrne speaks to Life Coach Claire Lovett on what people can get out of Life Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learn how to do an Irish Accent from an Expert
Paul Byrne speaks to voice coach Saoirse Garet on how to do an Irish Accent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Big Picnic Table- in aid of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice
Paul Byrne speaks to Dominic Cullinane of Curraghbeg Nursery in Ovens on making the longest picnic table in aid of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Hosted on…