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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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- Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
2025-03-18 Not enough doctors, What's it like up there, Nicotine pouches & more
A major shortage of doctors in Cork - we ask what’s the solution...A crane driver tell us about life high in the sky, Nicotine pouches, are they more dangerous…
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Why Shouldn't OnlyFans influencers pay tax?
Cllr. Ken O'Flynn joined Paul Byrne on the Opinion line to raise he issue of OnlyFans influencers not paying tax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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MMA fighter Conor McGregor at the Whitehouse
Paul Byrne was joined by Dr. Cllr John Sheehan and Tess Maguire to express their views on Conor McGregor's visit to the Whitehouse Hosted on Acast. See…
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How deeply is the GP shortage affecting us?
Today on the Opinion line, Paul Byrne caught up with Dr. Cllr John Sheehan to discuss the GP shortage in Ireland and how its affecting nearly every household…
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2025-03-14 Patrick St Leprechaun Tells All, Corkman's Pub In Boston, A Stout Museum For Cork & More...
PJ talks to the Patrick St Leprechaun, hears how Gerry left Cork for a bit of work on the sites and ended up running a beloved Irish Bar, discovers plans for a…
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Unplug & Connect - Socializing Without The Screen
PJ talks to Caoimhe who wants to run events without screens. See also @unplugandconnectireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Stout Museum For Cork
PJ hears from Adam O'Brien why he is holding a meeting in the Roundy Sun Mar 16th to try and get things started See also @irishstoutmuseum Hosted on Acast. See…
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All The Tips You Need To Nail The Perfect Irish Stew
PJ gets the scoop from William O'Connell, Chef at the Killumney Inn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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PJ Chats With Gerry Hanley Who Runs Paddy Barrys An Irish Pub In Boston
Gerry tells PJ about leaving Cork for a bit of work only to end up running one of the area's most famous Irish bars and winning "Irishman Of The Year", taking…
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Time For A Foxhunting Ban?
PJ talks to Francis who emailed the show to call for a ban on foxhunting in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Damien Sreenan Visits The National Esports Centre
PJ hears from Damien Sreenan from The Cork's 96FM Newsroom who visited the National Esports Centre in the South Mall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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As A Working Man I Don't Want To Live In A Caravan
PJ talks to Jonathan who is living in a caravan in Cobh because he cannot afford the rents on apartments despite having a job Hosted on Acast. See…
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Patrick's St Funky Leprechaun Fights On
PJ talks to Gerry one of the two Leprechauns often seen on Patrick St about the new pitch licensing system in Cork City Centre Hosted on Acast. See…
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Patricks Weekend Roundup
PJ Coogan talks to Ken Perrott of the Corks 96FM Street Fleet who is up in Cork Airport, chats with Paul who has been down in the street asking people who they…
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2025-03-13 Micheal at the Oval Office, 14 year old thugs in Cork, Silent haircuts & more
Micheal Martin meets Donald Trump - how do you think the Taoiseach got on...“I’ll stick ya” - Michael was threatened with a needle - by a 14 year old..Having…
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Crossy On Cian Ducrot/Teddy Swims Super Concert!
PJ hears all the tea from FM104's Crossy who was at the Teddy Swims/Cian Ducrot concert last night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As A Kid Katie Pledged Michael A Kidney Live Donation If He Needed It - She Came Good As An Adult
Michael was told by his niece Katie that if he ever needed a kidney donation she'd be there for him. Years later she came good as a live donor. PJ chats to…
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From Hitchcock to Kubrick Brian From The Hitmix Wants To Know Unforgettable Films Everyone Should See
PJ chats to Brian McEvoy from The Hitmix on Corks 96FM (8 to midnight) is on a movie marathon to watch all the films that made our culture. Can you help?…
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Dermot Bannon Tells PJ The Top Home Improvement Ideas AND How To Help Homeless People
PJ chats with top architect Dermmot Bannon about what improvements are trending and about how to get an expert consultation for just €125 which will be donated…
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Should Salons Be Silent? Hair Dos & Nail Paints In Peace?
Kirsty Blake Knox of The Irish Independent has been exploring the idea of silent salons with no small talk and gossip to wreck your head, Opinion Line producer…
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Did The Taoiseach Do Well In Washington?
PJ talks to Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent at the Irish Sun and discusses the visit to the White House with callers Hosted on Acast. See…
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Brazen Thugs Make It Hard To Run A Business On MacCurtain St
PJ talks to Michael from Salvagem who says between threats, banging on his premises and general thuggery businesses need more support from street hooligans…
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2025-03-12 Memories of Covid, Cobh needs a new bridge, Cash is King at Communion & more
Covid 19 - five years on - callers remember how they came to terms with very strange times... What would we do if Belvelly Bridge suddenly wasn’t there…
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A Magnificent Tribute To Cork's Michael O'Sullivan At Cheltenham
PJ talks to Joe Seward who was in Cheltenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lillian Courtney Has Steps To Mindfulness And Focus
Lillian chats to PJ about the huge interest in mindfulness and self-improvement. "How To Become Focused And Successful Using The 8 S Toolkit Methodology" by…
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Let's Right A Wrong And Have Proper Graves For Our Mother & Baby Home And Industrial School Dead
Colm Burke TD tells PJ that even years after the issue of was first raised, having proper graves for these people has not been solved. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Pressure's On For The Taoiseach At White House Presidential Meeting
After President Zelensky's disastrous meeting at the White House, Ireland Inc will be watching the Taoiseach's meeting closely Political Correspondent Seán…
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A Wholesome Moment Of Kindness In A Cork Café
PJ talks to Mary Jane about how sharing a table at a café made her think about community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's 5 Years Since Ireland Locked Down
PJ hears from Katie O'Keeffe of Corks 96FM News who has been looking back on the Day Taoiseach Leo Varadkar put the nation on red alert Hosted on Acast. See…
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A Bridge Too Far? - Cobh Access Finally Tackled
PJ talks to Hendrick about the potential for disaster if Belvelly Bridge were ever damaged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-03-11 Learner Permit Rule Change, Pulling Up The Housing Ladder, Hypnosis For Wellbeing & More...
PJ Coogan takes calls on proposals to limit repeat Learner Permits, looks at how to buy a home in a very tight market, learns how hypnosis can help. And…
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Only Red Riding Hood Would Get Log Cabin Permission!
PJ talks to Cllr Willie O'Leary who is calling for a pause on enforcement of the log cabin ban until the government clarifies new rules Hosted on Acast. See…
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Surgeon Noonan Society Tell PJ What They Do And Why They Dress Up!
Orla, Aisling and Eoin from the UCC Surgeon Noonan Society tell PJ what they do, why they do it and how it helps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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So Important To Get A House - Your Forever Home Comes Later
PJ hears from Auctioneer Johanna Murphy who says forever homes should not be your first target Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Byrne Chats To First Time Buyers About Our Housing Crisis
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne gets views from first time buyers at a housing information night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Only 5,000 Private Buyers Bought A New House In Ireland In The Whole Of Last Year
PJ talks to the CIF's Conor O’Connell who exposes all the reasons housing doesn't happen no matter what the government plan says. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Hypnosis Worked For Andrew So Now He's Helping Others
PJ talks to Andrew Z Soler who turned to hypnosis to improve himself and then made it his life's work to help others with it. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Franciscan Well's Nice Surprise For Honest Customer
We already heard how an honest French customer returned a glass to the Franciscan well after 5 years, PJ now gets the scoop from Fianait O'Donoghue on how they…
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Tough New Rules For Repeat Learner Drivers?
PJ talks to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent, about rules that would see a crackdown on those who have had 4 or more Learner…
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Nearly Quarter Of Million Euro Spent By Cork City Council On Foreign Travel Last Year
PJ talks to Cllr Albert Deasy whose question exposed the scale of the spending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2025-03-10 Parent Power Takes To City Centre, Glanmire's Fittest Family Had So Much Fun, Childcare Squeezed Again & More...
PJ talks to parents who marched for school places for their kids and hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who attended the protest, hears from…
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Max REALLY Doesn't Like Meghan's New Netflix
Max Kane from The Buzz on FM104 hates the new Meghan Markle series "With Love, Meghan" on Netflix, it's funny. He rants to PJ! Hosted on Acast. See…
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I Wanted To Do Something Different So I Walked The Lapland Kungsleden Trail in Arctic Sweden!
PJ hears about a helluva adventure from Olivia Keating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rev, Roam, Roast - Girls Hit The Open Road
Jayne Groarke tells PJ she loved her trips to the countryside in a car so much she said it would be even better on two wheels! Her @revroamandroast Instagram…
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7 Years After Ireland Was Shocked By Knickers Paraded In A Court Room Little Has Changed
PJ talks to Ainsley who took part in a protest Saturday over how sexual crimes cases are heard in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Childcare Asked To Pay Back €1k Lockdown Grant
PJ talks to Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about another blow to an overstretched sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Fittest Family Bonded Us With Such Great Times Says Glanmire's Greg Magner
Greg Magner tells PJ what it was like spending most of a year proving yourself with your family. See @gmcoach_ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See…
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Enjoying Cheltenham In Sunny Spain
PJ talks to Eoghan Corry editor of Air & Travel Magazine about the new way to go to the races, from a bar in Spain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Parents Take To The Streets Demanding Govt Respect Their Kids' Right To Education
PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who attended Saturday's protest by parents who have no school place in September for their kids and talks to one…
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2025-03-07 Abuse Survivor Olivia Speaks Out, Dermot Usher On CCFC and Social Media Hell, Clutter Chaos Curtailed & More...
Paul Byrne talks to Olivia McCarthy who wants to speak up to help other survivors, hears plans for the future of CCFC and the hell of social media abuse from…
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Olivia McCarthy Survivor of abuse speaks out
Olivia McCarthy, a woman of remarkable strength and resilience spoke to Paul Byrne on the Opinion Line about how she was abused at just ten years old in an…
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Is clutter and hoarding the same thing?
Odeta from Clutter Control spoke to Paul Byrne on The Opinion Line about her tips, tricks, and stories to help people bring some order to the chaos of clutter…
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Builders from hell, how careful do we have to be?
Mary in North Cork joined Paul to discuss what started as a simple repair job for cracks in her home that quickly turned into a nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Cardiac Arrest survivor describes what happened
Mark O’Keefe joined Paul Byrne on the Opinion Line to discuss the traumatic experience of suffering with heart problems and his partner Helena who is a…
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Ciara Finn: Take control of your happiness and health
Paule byrne is joined on the Opinion Line with Cork woman, Ciara Finn who bravely opens up about her struggles with both weight and mental health, Ciara made a…
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International Women's Day: making your own rules in business
Paul Byrne was joined today on the Opinion Line by Audrey Caplis, who carved her own path with Azure Jewellery on George’s Quay. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Dermot Usher, owner of Cork City Football Club popped into the studio this morning.
Dermot has overseen a period of significant change at the club since taking charge in February 2023, he joined Paul By challenges and triumphs. Hosted on…
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Cork's Dirty Water Saga Continues
Paul Byrne was joined on the Opinion Line by Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould, Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn and Fine Gael Cllr. Shane O'Callaghan for Cork…
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2025-05-06 Homeless Hurting & Hooked, Brazil Was Great But Cork Is Best, My Beautiful Victorian House Refurb & More...
PJ takes hears how addicts suffer while the Cork injection centre row rages on, talks to the man who left Brazil for Cork and wrote a book, chats about a fab…
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Katie O'Keefe From 96FM News Finds Out About Autism Friendly Blarney
PJ hears from Katie about the subtle changes that make a town "autism friendly" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.