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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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Episodes
Cork's 96fm Opinion LinePlayful Puppetry Xerox of A Deer Is Both Cute & Thoughtful
PJ chats with Ceilbí about the puppetery play happening Sat May 10th at the Granary as part of the Fringe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineClass in Session As Drag Royalty Mia Schools Corks Next Stars
Mia tells PJ about the school for glitterbugs See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThere Was A Skort Controversy 15 Years Ago - This Will Not Go Away
Evanne Ní Chuilinn, FG Spokesperson on Sport, reminds PJ that skorts have always been controversial and calls for the matter to get sorted for once and for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineOne Day Everything Changed - Mark On His Wife Claires Fight with MND
When Mark's wife Claire was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at just 38, their young family's world was turned upside down he tells PJ. See also here If…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSatchwell Trial Hears Claims About Marital Life
PJ chats with Ralph Riegel of The Irish Independent who heard yesterday's evidence in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTwo Week Phone Detox Meant I Didn't Know The Pope Died
PJ chats with Jane Cowan about her two week smartphone detox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork's Hannah Looney On Camogie Skort Rebellion
As the spotlight turns to Cork this weekend PJ chats to Hannah about the growing skort rebellion throughout the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLets Back Lukes Law To Stop Video Vultures Filming Dying People For Online Likes
PJ talks to KellyAnn Peyton a friend of the late Luke Hyde's family who wants videoing a person dying instead of rendering assistance a crime Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineUpdates On The Cork Upskirting Case & Bogus Animal Inspectors From Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne
PJ hears the latest from the man with an ear to the ground, Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-05-06 Let's Have Some Luas Love For Cork Airport, Dara Ó Briain Chats To Paul, Will Skort Rebels Win & More...
Paul Byrne talks about great plans for Cork Airport but a Luas link would make it so much better, hears Dara Ó Briain and Peter Aiken look forward to Live At…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LinePaul Byrne Chats To The Man Behind Live At The Marquee Peter Aiken
Peter talks to Paul about Live At The Marquee—where rock history is made and immortalized, along with a bit of comedy and sport fandom too! Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSkorts v Shorts Camogie Rebellion
Paul Byrne asks former Cork Captain Anna Geary and Vincents Secretary Michelle Gould what should happen next after the weekend rebellion by Kilkenny, Dublin…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFrom Mock The Week To Marquee Madness - Paul Chats To Dara Ó Briain
Paul chats to Dara in advance of his Sun Jun 29th LATM appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLets Recognize USA Driving Licences Like Germany & France Do
Michael Collins TD says it is ridiculous getting perfectly good drivers who learned abroad to sit a test here again when our own system is under such strain…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Coffin Confessor Who Gatecrashes Funerals With Your Secrets
Paul Byrne learns the tricks of the trade from Bill Edgar who gets paid to crash funerals with secrets from beyond the grave Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDarkness Into Light Is One Morning That Could Mean Everything
Paul Byrne talks to Cllr John Maher about next Saturday's event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTumour to Triumph - Aaron O’Shea’s Incredible Fight
Paul Byrne talks to Aaron who battled his way back to fitness after a brain tumour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLet's Leave Our Kids Tech Their Way
Paul Byrne talks to Cormac who says choice is a fundamental Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDon't Let Crosshaven Miss Out On Cork's Tourism Boom
Paul Byrne talks to Cllr Jack White who says fundamentals like car parks and toilets must be fixed for Crosshaven to live up to its potential Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLet's Have A Little LUAS Love For Thriving Cork Airport
Paul Byrne talks to Niall McCarthy of Cork Airport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-05-02 Don't Let Him Drown, I Got Famous On Dutch TV, BBQ Tips & More...
PJ hears first responders are angry with people who videoed a drowning man instead of helping, talks to Brian who went on a weekend break in the UK and ended…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSew A Tablebloth Into A Dress
Jennifer Fitzpatrick of Sew Your Own Clothes talks to PJ about a fun project See also @sewyourownclothes__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMore Updates On Our Record Breaking Carp Mystery
PJ hears from the man that helped reel in the whopper after yesterday's call about a massive carp caught in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineJohn Relihan The Barbecue Master Is Just Back From Brazil And Has Tips For Your Bank Holiday BBQ
Ready for the weekend? Make it delicious with these tips that John tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFinbarr Tells PJ About His Free Historical Walks
PJ chats to Finbarr Barry who gives walks to help us learn more about Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineISPCA On Shocking Cork Case
PJ talks to Caroline Faherty of the ISPCA about a case that began with a call from people concerned about animal welfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineKid Cops For A Day Report From 96FM News Katie O'Keefe
Yesterday Togher Guards treated some kids with challenges to an accelerated police academy and they got the certs to prove it. PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe who…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHow A Weekend Break Made Brian Famous On Dutch TV
PJ talks to Brian of the Boothouse Bar who went to see a Liverpool match and ended up being on the News in Holland as a sports pundit! Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhat Makes You Happy? Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne Finds Out!
Paul asks the people of Cork the small wins that make them happy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork’s Thin Blue Line - GRA Conference Shows Why Gardaí Can’t Keep Us Safe
From fatal crash delays to Gardaí sleeping in cars, Padraig Harrington of the Garda Representative Association tells PJ Coogan about how the current setup is…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThrow A Lifebelt To A Drowning Man - Don't Video Him Instead
PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade who calls out the people who videoed a drowning man instead of rescuing him during the week Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-05-01 The Satchwell trial, a fishy tale, Gardai for a day & more
Richard Satchwell - an Opinion Line interview is played for the jury at his trial for murder..A fishy tale - a huge Tarpon caught in Cork in the 80s - Derek…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRichard Satchwell Our 2017 Interview That Featured In Court Evidence
On today's show, Michael Doyle from The Irish Sun said that PJ's 40 minute 2017 interview with Richard Stachwell featured in court evidence. This is a chance…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineGuided Walks Of Cork City & Cobh Connect You To Your Place
PJ talks to Michael Martin who runs walking tours in Cobh and Cork and explains that a good tour makes something fresh and connected out of the familiar…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAt Last A Female Safe-Space Bestie Walking Club In Cork City
PJ chats to founder Edel Lena Mickela Marples who explains the global phenomenon of Besties walking clubs and what will happen if you join the new Cork Bestie…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThunderbolts Julia Louis-Dreyfus - From Veep to Villainy?
PJ looks at the love for Thunderbolts and talks to FM104's Crossy who spoke with Julia about the film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHelp Us Get Info On Cork's Record-Breaking 80s Carp
PJ talks to Derek who has taken over a stuffed tarpon, a member of the Carp family, that was famous in its day in the 80s Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Latest On Kerry Farmer Michael Gaine Murder Investigation
PJ hears the latest startling developments from David Nelligan of Radio Kerry News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineOrla Pivoted Her Career To Become An Emergency Medical Technician
PJ hears from Orla that she's delighted with her mid-life pivot to become an Emergency Medical Technician Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBank Holiday Weekend - Will It Be A Scorcher?
PJ checks the weekend ahead with guru Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineJunior Garda Kid Heroes Out In Force!
Supt Finbarr O'Sullivan tells PJ all about the day they have laid on for kid warriors braving illness showing them their future will be brighter and could…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineI Saved Money From Solar Panels
PJ talks to Science advocate Kathriona Devereux who is thrilled with the solar panels she installed and the money she has saved. He also chats to Mark…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSatchwell Trial Jury Hear Media Interviews Including An Opinion Line Interview
PJ hears from Michael Doyle of the Irish Sun that yesterday was a day of the jury hearing media interviews including our own 2017 interview with Richard…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineStill Waiting: The Driving Test Delay That Could Stop Issy Becoming a Guard
Emily, a West Cork mum shares her frustration as her daughter’s dream of joining An Garda Síochána hangs in the balance — all because of an 11-month wait for a…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-04-30 Bad roads, or just bad drivers, Why cancel a scheme that works, Living the dream & more
Traffic chaos - again - is it the roads - or is it bad driving.. Tenant in Situ - an idea that clearly works - so why shut it down..Living my dreams - you only…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Last Echo Is Cork’s Take on "The Last of Us" And We Love It!
What if The Last of Us was set in Cork? Filmmaker Jay Woodard brought that vision to life in his fan film, The Last Echo and tells PJ about it. Watch it here…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSuits to Safe Spaces: A Bold Plan to Back Cork’s LGBTQ+ Hub
The Gay Card isn’t just a ticket to style—it’s a statement of solidarity Konrad Im of Gay Project Cork and Eoin Murphy of Red Church Mens Formalwear tell PJ…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineDark Futures Cork Nightlife, Rewritten
Could Cork’s nights be about more than last calls and quiet streets? Dr Charlotte Berkery thinks so she tells PJ Coogan See also here Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFallout From Spanish Power Cuts Continues
PJ hears how the baffling Spanish power cuts hit the lives of Brónagh, Donal and of Charlie Hourigan who is a Corkonian working as a soccer player in…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line1 & 2 Bed Housing Shortage Is A Huge Problem - Simon
Sophie Johnston of Simon tells PJ of a key finding from their report Home Truths For more see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCottage Owners Say There Is Proof That AirBnB Is Not Adding Fuel To The Homeless Crisis
PJ hears the evidence that the scheme helps the economy and does not add to the homeless crisis from Maire Ni Mhurchú, Chair Irish Self Catering Federation…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Tenant-In-Situ Scheme Is Too Much Of A Gem Stopping Homelessness To Mess It Up
PJ talks to Thomas Gould TD who has been campaigning to get the scheme back on track which buys houses when landlords want to sell Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineI Need A House So Much I'd Advertise On The Radio!
Frankie has to move from Kerry to Cork and desperately needs a house. He has tried everything. He has even written out rhymes to catch attention and would…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWhy Not Driving Tests In The Evening & On Sundays?
PJ talks to Pádraig Rice TD about his idea to bring driving test wait times under control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRichard Satchwell Evidence
Michael Doyle of The Irish Sun tells PJ what he heard in court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCan't We Stop These Traffic Snarlups?
PJ talks to Cllr Peter Horgan Chair of the Cork City Council Transport Strategic Policy Committee asking can we make any progress in stopping the kind of…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2025-04-29 A huge power cut in Spain, #BeTheArrow For The President, Could Lindsey Lohan have Cork roots & more
The power is back in Spain & Portugal - but could a massive blackout like that happen here...#BeTheArrow - A Gaisce Presidents award for all ages Lindsey…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBandon Bros Cut Hair For Laura Lynn – How Jamie (5½) and Ben (4) Raised Big Bucks For Charity!
The boys' mum Angela Ryan tells PJ how they raised so much money and loved doing it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBe The Arrow - The President's Boldest Gaisce Challenge To Our People
President Michael D. Higgins wants you to take on a life-changing challenge — Avril Ryan, CEO of Gaisce tells PJ Coogan how the ‘Be The Arrow’ campaign is…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineUnlock Your Past & Discover Yourself – The Hidden Power Of Family Trees
David Lohan tells PJ why digging into your family history isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a game-changer for understanding who you are today. (And tips to start…