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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
9 in 10 Drivers Say They Want Driving Tests Revamped - But Do They Really?
PJ Coogan and Mike Kavanagh from the Aviva Driving School break down the calls for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You'll Get A Pilot’s License Faster Than A Driving License
PJ talks to Cllr William O'Leary about the learners in limbo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kinsale's Teen Tech Heroes Changing Lives In Africa & Fighting E-Waste At Home
PJ Coogan chats with Klaus Harvey Kinsale CS Sustainability Chaplain and student Anthony Byrne about turning discarded laptops into life-changing tools in…
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Schools Tackle Pregnancy Loss Trauma And Stigma With SPRING
PJ hears from Katie O’Keefe from the Corks 96FM Newsroom about the revolutionary project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Take Back Cork City Says Cllr Seán Martin Who Says We Must Make Cork A Strong Safe City
Cllr Sean Martin says when three women tell a councillor they’re too scared to visit Cork city centre it is time to sound the alarm and ask questions Hosted on…
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Satchwell Trial Hears Of Tina's Final Hours
Irish Examiner journalist Liz Dunphy joins PJ Coogan to discuss the evidence heard yesterday at Richard Satchwell’s trial. Hosted on Acast. See…
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York Hill Traffic Plan - Amanda Says 'Wait for the September Chaos'
Amanda gives PJ a stark warning that summer road changes on York Hill will look great — until the school run hits in September. She’s seen it before with…
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Secrets In Sawdust - Remembering Jerry Higgins The Metropole Carpenter
Richard Higgins shares funny and touching memories of his dad Jerry with PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Spark From The Past - David Ross Remembers His Dad, The Metropole Hotel Electrician
He helped light up Cork—literally. PJ talks to David Ross who remembers his father Tommy, who left his mark on buildings, memories, and hearts. Hosted on…
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Brushstrokes & Book Covers May Casey Remembers Her Dad The Metropole Hotel Painter
When a note behind hotel wallpaper triggers a citywide mystery, one daughter recognises the writing immediately. May Casey joins PJ to reflect on her father…
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2025-05-13 Time to declare a Housing Emergency, Helpng the Met find their men, Vandalism in Carrigaline & more
Why should someone in Sligo be able to object to planning for a house in Skibbereen? ...Four tradesmen worked at the Metropole in 1969 - we’ve already found…
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The Tayto Mad Sign Thief Bold Enough to Rob It, Sound Enough to Return It
Barry from Forde’s tells PJ about the bold bandit with a soft spot for Tayto — and a conscience to match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Volunteers vs. Vandalism Alan Speaks Out After Beautiful Carrigaline Project Wrecked
PJ Coogan hears from Alan, the man behind a beautiful local walkway, now damaged by thugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Kitchen Challenge to Hot Sauce Empire We Learn How Ken & Martina Spiced Up Their Game
Ken Wade tells PJ how a fun family challenge turned into BRAZEN Chilli – Cork’s hottest new food brand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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We Crack The Metropole's 56-Year-Old Secret Note!
PJ hears from Sandra how a hotel renovation uncovered a 1969 mystery and Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tracks down one of the lads after a listener tip-off…
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Cork Celebrates With Barra The Allfresh Hero Who Gives Back As He Grows
PJ goes inside the crates and cold stores of Allfresh, with the man who built it from scratch Barra Sweetnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Dialysis at Dawn, Hope By Transplant
William’s day starts at 6am for treatment. His sister Noreen knows what it’s like to come out the other side. They talk to PJ Coogan. For more information on…
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Skilled, Trained… Gone In Times Like These We Need Our Defence Force Personnel
Mark Keane, the President of PDFORRA lays out the deep crisis facing Ireland’s military to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Forensic Breakthroughs In The Satchwell Case
PJ hears the details from Liz Dunphy of The Irish Examiner who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blocked Pipes, Stalled Homes, Permission Objected – Michael Collins TD Says Declare An Emergency
Families ready to build. Towns ready to grow. But everything's stuck and we need to deal with this Michael Collins TD tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See…
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A Pint of Trouble - Rural Local Pubs Are Crying For Help
Michael O’Donovan of the VFI joins PJ Coogan to explain why rising taxes are draining the life from rural Ireland’s pubs which are vital to preventing rural…
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Bus Accident In Tivoli
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne talks to PJ about the Tivoli bus crash overnight and we also hear from Cork City Fire Brigade Ger Ryan who headed up the…
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2025-05-12 The Satchwell trial, Niall Harbison from Happy Doggo, Choral stars from Glanmire & more
The Satchwell murder trial - how search dog Fern told the guards where to look for a body...Niall Harbison - how saving dogs saved him too, Glanmires super…
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Rebel Army Rebuild - What’s Next After Clancy’s Exit?
Trevor Welch from Corks 96FM The Score and TalkSport Irelands Premier League Live breaks down Tim Clancy’s sudden exit and what it means for Cork City’s…
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PJ Chats To GCC Choir After Their Choral Festival Triumph
Glanmire Community College did super well at the choral festival. Teacher Annie Mannix and choir members Lia Galvin and Michael O'Callaghan join PJ Coogan…
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Joe The Hairdresser Does Radiothon A Bit Early!
Radiothon is on May 22nd, 23rd & 24th and Joe The Hairdresser is starting early with a coffee morning Tue May 13th in Flannerys, Glasheen from 10am - 12 midday…
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Espresso Shots Fired! Frank From Eurovision Fanclub On All This Years Entries
PJ Coogan and OGAE Ireland's Frank Dermody dissect the eyebrow-raising entries causing pre-contest chaos, including Estonia's controversial caffeine anthem and…
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How Dogs Saved Happy Doggo Niall Harbison’s Life – And How He’s Saving Theirs
PJ sits down with Niall Harbison, founder of Happy Doggo, to discuss his battle with alcoholism, how rescuing street dogs in Thailand saved his life, and the…
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Roblox Reality Check: What Parents Need to Know
Roblox may look like child’s play, but Olwyn Beresford of CyberSafeKids reveals to PJ Coogan the risks every parent should know See more here Hosted on Acast…
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For Matthew: A Father’s Love - A Legacy of Wishes Vintage Car & Motorcycle Run
After losing his young son, Matthew, James Healy turns heartbreak into hope—raising thousands to grant wishes for seriously ill children. See also…
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Satchwell Trial Hears Of The Discovery Of Tina's Body
PJ chats to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent who heard the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No Cork City Taskforce In First 100 Days Of Government - What Now?
A taskforce that was to look at ways of renewing Cork City has not happened in the promised first 100 days of government. PJ chats to Seamus McGrath TD about…
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Camogie Weekend Cancellation - Widespread Disappointment Among Fans
The Munster senior camogie final between Cork and Waterford was deferred after all players confirmed that they would wear shorts in the tie. PJ talks to…
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Grand Parade Stamping Video Report By Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne
A disgusting viral video of a woman being stomped on went viral over the weekend. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tells PJ Coogan what we know. Hosted on…
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2025-05-09 When The Pope Was In Cork, Madeleine McCann Suspect Profiled, MNÁsplaining Kayleigh On Weekend Camogie & More...
PJ hears about the time the new Pope visited Cork, learns about the disturbing profile of Christian Brueckner, chats to Kayleigh MNÁsplaining about camogie…
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MNÁsplaining's Kayleigh Trappe On Camogie's Skort Controversy
PJ chats to Kayleigh as we look forward to the weekend clash and wish our girls the best on the field. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Inside The Mind Of A Monster - Rob Pattinson's Scoop On Madeleine Suspect Christian Brückner
PJ Coogan speaks to Sun investigative journalist Rob Pattinson about the chilling evidence German police found about the man they suspect in the disappearance…
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Casey's Bar Says Enjoy The Sun & We'll Protect Your Skin
PJ talks to James From Casey's Bar in Clon who are giving customers free sunscreen if they dine out on premises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Saoirse Noonan - Built in Cork, Shining in Scotland (29 Goals & Counting!)
Breaking records and defying expectations PJ talks to Saoirse about what’s next for Celtic’s top scorer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Midnight Cycles & Starstruck Cycles - Cork Bike Week
PJ samples some of the fun events happening during bike highlighted by Darren see also corkbikeweek.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Who Is Pope Leo & What Is His Cork Connection?
PJ talks to Colm Flynn EWTN News Vatican journalist and to Fr Pat Finn who met the then Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost when he was in Cork. Hosted on Acast…
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Race Against Time Courtmacsherry RNLI's Rescue While Honoring Lusitania Dead
RNLI Courtmac Coxswain Ken Cashman takes PJ inside the heart-stopping mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What's It Like To Live Where They Sort Childcare Properly?
PJ talks to Minna who runs a childcare business in Cork and is from Finland originally where childcare is superb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Should We Ban Portable BBQs?
PJ talks to Tim Brosnan who says it shouldn't take a tragedy before we realize they are dangerous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Satchwell Trial Evidence On Fridge Evidence
Michael Doyle of The Sun tells PJ what he heard in court yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-05-08 Skorts - a major development, Taxis for hospital cost how much?, Penneys charging for bags & more
Skorts - it’ll be put to a vote on the 22nd but what about Cork & Waterford on Saturday....€5000 a day for taxis - is there a better way to manage transport…
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Sen Nicole Ryan on Camogie's Skort Showdown
PJ talks to Senator Nicole Ryan about the current controversy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ref's In Town! Nigel Owens On Rugby, Life, & The Everyman
PJ chats to beloved rugby referee Nigel Owens who is appearing in The Everyman tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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130km Of Grit How Knocka Lad Cian Conquered The Waterville Ultra
A novice runner, 130km of Kerry wilderness, and one unforgettable finish PJ hears Cian Hawkins tells his incredible story. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Bloom & Bond At Justyna's Floral Workshops!
PJ talks to Justyna whose floral workshops help you craft gorgeous bouquets while making new friends—perfect for flower lovers and social butterflies alike…
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Is It Right For Penneys To Charge For Paper Bags?
Penneys are charging for paper bags even though the government does not require it. They say it will help the environment as shoppers start using their own…
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Cork City Fire Brigade To Get A Search & Rescue Hub
PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade about the new Search & Rescue hug that came about after lessons were learned from the Creeslough tragedy…
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Why Not Give The Hospitals A Fleet Of Drivers Asks Thomas Gould
PJ talks to SF TD Thomas Gould who says we should ask if money spent on taxis would be better spent on in-house fleet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Cork's Laura Treacey On Skorts & The Rebels
PJ talks to talented Cork Camogie Team member Laura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Byrne Talks Skorts To The People Of Cork
As the skorts controversy becomes the talk of the town, Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asks people their opinion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Satchwell Court Hears Very Strange Evidence
PJ hears more from Michael Doyle from the Irish Sun who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hero Who Jumped In - Hazels Story Of Saving A Life From Drowning
When Hazel saw a man drowning in the 90s, she leaped into the River Lee without hesitation. As Cork reels from a recent tragedy where onlookers filmed instead…
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2025-05-07 Can we have "Lukes Law", MND - a devastating diagnosis, Digital detox & more
Lukes Law - should it be a criminal offence to share videos of a tragedy?...A devastating diagnosis - helping Claire to live with MND...Digital Detox - no…
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Cork’s Musicians Are Honoring a Legend With The Rory Gallagher Playlist
PJ talks to Sheena Crowley who keeps Rory' legend alive Leeside See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Stressful Time Of Year When There's Exams In The House!
PJ gets some sense from Diarmuid McCarthy of tacitmaths.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.