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Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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Episodes
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineIan Tells PJ He's Delighted Strength Training Is Being Taken Seriously But People Need Tips!
Following on from Sarah Slattery highlighting how important strength training is, Ian Murphy from Impact Health & Fitness gives PJ actionable tips Hosted on…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineStrokes - Not Just Older People & Prevention Starts Any Age
PJ talks to Sarah Slattery, Physiotherapist with Cork Stroke Support Group who says strength is important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineVoiceworks All-Female Choir Chat Singing & Socializing With PJ
PJ chats to Alison Ronayne and Nikki Griffin from Voiceworks about why so many people are getting into choir practice and recitals and having fun singing…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCulture Night Choonz On A Bus!
Culture Night is innovating more than ever and PJ talks to NatMac about Double Decks, music by DJs on the busses bringing people to culture night events. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineIan On The Dublin Commute No Sick Patient Should Have to Make
Nine years after being told his cancer was terminal, survivor Ian tells PJ the terrifying reality of facing aggressive lymphoma and why life-saving stem cell…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFlour, Wellies & Fierce Competition - Inside the Junior Brown Bread Semi-Finals With Corks Lucy Tate
Flour, Wellies & Fierce Competition - Inside the Junior Brown Bread Semi-Finals With Corks Lucy Tate PJ talks to Lucy who is in 4th year and is continuing the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineYoughal's Lucy Is A Bread Baking Superstar!
Youghal's Lucy Is A Bread Baking Superstar! PJ talks to Lucy Tait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTrump Comments On Irish Unity Reflects Washington's Prevailing Opinion Says SF Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Trump Comments On Irish Unity Reflects Washington's Prevailing Opinion Says SF Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire PJ talks to Donnchadh Ó…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMunster Is A Hotspot For Secondary School Stress How Can We Help Students?
PJ talks to beloved Carrigaline CS Math teacher Tadhg O'Donovan, TeachWithTadhg on TikTok about why pupils are so stressed Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRiver Clean-Ups & Family Lifelines - Florist Carolyn Is A Powerhouse In Togher
River Clean-Ups & Family Lifelines - Florist Caroline Is A Powerhouse In Togher PJ talks to Carolyn about tackling illegal dumping in Cork’s rivers and flows…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCowboy Vape Retailers Hijacking Peoples' Home Address
PJ talks to Alex Cunningham of The Irish Examiner who broke the story of people getting strange visits because cowboy vape retailers are putting their address…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-09-11 Do Better Ryanair Boss, Remembering 9-11, Bring Back Tom Jones & More...
PJ hears that language matters to traumatized rape survivors, remembers the people who perished in 9-11, learns that people are angry Tom Jones got dropped…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCorks LGBT Priosma Film Festival
PJ talks to Benjamin Rupprecht who has put together an amazing festival of interest to all. See also priosmafilmfest.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineI Still Remember & Admire My Pal Ruth Who Died In 9-11
PJ talks to Nora who heard Mark Clifford talking about his late sister Ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBrewBuddy Beats Loneliness
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Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBring Back Tom Jones On The Voice UK
Margaret and her daughter Anne-Marie are furious that Tom is gone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line9-11 Poem
96FM listener Andrew send a poem which many would like to hear again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineKinsale's Unique Ringfinnan Garden Of Remembrance For 9-11
Near Kinsale is a garden with the image of each firefighter lost on 9-11 on a tree. PJ talks to John Murphy, nephew Of Kathleen “Cáit” Murphy founder of the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMark Clifford Lost His Sister And Niece On 9-11
Paul Byrne talks to Mark Clifford about the terrible day he lost his sister and niece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLiam Was Planning A Visit To The World Trade Center When The Planes Hit
Liam tells PJ he was asleep at the time of the attack but that was very lucky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHairdresser Amanda Has No Water And There's No End In Sight
Amanda says dealing with Uisce Eireann while running a busy hair salon and is something she wouldn't wish on anyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line9-11 Changed Rev Elise A Hanley's Life And Found Her Mission
Elise tells PJ ministering to the victims changed her life. She'll be giving an eyewitness address and paying tribute to FDNY chaplain Fr. Mychal Judge and all…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAisling Was Working A Bar When The Towers Were Hit
Aisling tells PJ that she was working in Eccles where all the customers saw the attack on TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork People Remember Of Hearing About 9-11
PJ hears from Paul Byrne who took to the streets to see where people were at the time of the attack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineRyanair Boss Words Hurts Sexual Violence Survivors
Words matter to sexual violence victims Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre explains to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line"Brush Your Teeth" or "Wash Your Teeth"?
Susan has a simple question to ask PJ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-09-10 Prime Time On Special Schools, Stamp Out Vaping, Brushing Teeth Or Washing Teeth & More...
PJ takes calls on last night's RTE Prime Time on special schools, hears an ICU nurse describe terrible effects he has seen among vapers, asks is it more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTighter Citizenship Rules Means Moving the Goalposts For Law Abiding Migrants
Imasha Costa tells PJ why new citizenship rules could drastically impact those already here See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line“No Welcome for Trump” Sarah On Why Protesters Are Mobilising Across Ireland
As Donald Trump visits Doonbeg and Dublin, Sara O’Rourke of the Irish Neutrality League outlines to PJ why demonstrators are protesting his foreign policy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHelp Cork Triumph More In Cancer Research
PJ hears from Eoghan O'Sullivan of Breakthrough Cancer Research about promising news from the figures published by the National Cancer Registry. If you can…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFrom The Spark to the Screen Sean Downey On Telling His Story Of Life In Care
Videographer Sean Downey, SwanIGuess, tells PJ about bringing his own experience of entering foster care to the screen in his upcoming short film, CARE. If…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFerrari Engines, Bicycle Brakes How The ADHD Brain Works
Following a child's ADHD diagnosis, Kate O’Connor of the ADHD Family Network talks to PJ about school dysregulation, and finding peer support in Cork. Hosted…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineStudent Nurses Have Jobs Abruptly Withdrawn In CUH
PJ hears from Daire Fitton of Cork Beo who broke the story here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork ICU Nurse James Says We're Not Doing Enough To Crack Down On Vaping
James has worked in ICUs in the UK and the USA and tells PJ the damage he has seen done by vapes to lungs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineListener Calls On Prime Time's Special Education Report
PJ talks to Deputy Ken O'Flynn who has raised the issues mentioned in the program multiple times in the Dáil and to parents Niamh, Martin, Jimmy, Amy and John…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-09-09 Corks Homeless Speak, Corks Fionula Linehan On Traitors Ireland, Cork Togs Out For Ireland At WorldSkills Shanghai & More...
PJ hears Corks homeless tell their own stories on The Byrne Report, finds out what being on Traitors Ireland is really like from Fionula Linehan, chats to…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineC'mon Collig Cailínís G4MO In Boston!
Cara Williams tells PJ how the Ballincollig G4MO ended up in the prestigious Boston G4M&O Blitz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineLeon From Cullen Is Going To Shanghai To Compete For Ireland In Retail Skills
Leon tells PJ what happens when you compete in retail skills at WorldSkills Shanghai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Byrne Report - Corks Homeless Crisis
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to people who have experienced homelessness in Cork. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Byrne Report - Corks Homeless Crisis Pt 3
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne concludes his look at the homeless crisis by talking to Philip who just got his own front door. The Byrne Report is funded by the News…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineTeddy On The Desk Is Fighting For The Boy with No Bedroom
PJ talks to William O'Brien and Teddy who are campaigning for Irish law to have Scotland-style limits on how long a child can live in emergency accommodation…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineA Helping Hand To Skills And Purpose Through Stonework For Homeless People
PJ talks to Tommy Lysaght who is working with Cork Simon to make stone sculptures that make the city a better place while giving skills and purpose to people…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineMinister Calls For Better Flood Warnings As Midleton Plans October 17th Protest
PJ chats about Minister James Browne's call for proper flood warnings from Met Éireann to Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel and hears Caroline Leahy…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Byrne Report - Corks Homeless Crisis Pt 2
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne continues his look at the homeless crisis by talking to rough sleepers Carrie and John. The Byrne Report is funded by the News…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCorks Alison & Alex Are Ireland's Cyber Security Trailblazers At WorldSkills Shanghai
PJ talks to Alison & Alex who are taking part in WorldSkills Shanghai as we all realize the growing importance of keeping skills sharp. Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCorks Fionula Lenihan On Traitors Ireland - 13 Votes And A Knife In The Back
Fionula tells PJ what it's like to star in the series everyone can't get enough of. Traitors Ireland airs on RTÉ One three nights a week: Sundays, Mondays, and…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineThe Byrne Report - Corks Homeless Crisis Pt 1
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne starts his look at the homeless crisis by talking to Ciara who has been living longterm in emergency accommodation. The Byrne Report…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineFlight Chaos After UK Problem
PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie about what happened and calls for heads to roll at the top of the UK air transport system Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-09-08 Syringe Patrols To Keep Kids Safe, St Lukes X Traffic, Life In Circus Extreme & More...
PJ hears calls for syringe patrols in the morning to keep kids areas safe, learns changes to St Lukes X new pedestrian safety features still are not satisfying…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineSilver, Saltwater & Parish Pride - Help West Cork Silver Win In The "Irish Made Awards"
Pauline Browne of West Cork Silver tells PJ she's thrilled to be shortlisted for The Irish Made Awards Voting closes today here Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCork World Music Favorites Citadel Join With De Barras For RTEs Ceol Le Chéile
PJ talks to Neziswa Manesh and Roos Demol of Citadel who will fuse with famous traditional players the De Barra Family on Ceol Le Chéile on RTÉ One and the RTÉ…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBorn To Fly! Circus Extreme's Elaine Courtney In Studio
Elaine Courtney climbed the trapeze ladder at age six which led to performing to crowds of 60,000 people and now she's in Cork for circusextreme.ie She tells…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineNorma Walsh Is Delighted To Raise So Much For The Kidney Assocation And It's Lovely To Hear Her
Norma phoned PJ thrilled with life because her IKA fundraiser went so well after telling the heartwarming story of how her late daughter helped her dad get a…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineHow Skibbereen Brought History Home With Painted Past
PJ talks to Dr Katy Wareing who captures real history like child gangsters of the past in murals to bring history alive. The AirBnB fund referred to in the…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineCarla Raises Her Voice To Join Growing Calls For A Stem Cell Unit In CUH
PJ talks to Carla Brown, a patient who has to travel to Galway for treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineAnger Remains At St Lukes X Traffic Changes
PJ talks to listener Jim who says the removal of the filter lane is still causing massive delays although he welcomes some changes, while Cllr Joe Kavanagh…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineBreaking the Panic Loop in Three Minutes
Therapist Alexandre Mitellus of goodwords.info breaks down the physical mechanics of an anxiety attack and outlines how hypnotherapy helps people regain…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineJade The Brave 28 Week Preemie Too Fragile To Hold
Jessica O’Brien describes the agonizing day-to-day reality of soothing a critically ill newborn using only her voice. Help support Jade's family in their fight…
Cork's 96fm Opinion LineWe Need To Keep Kids Spaces Syringe-Free
PJ talks to Katie O'Regan who campaigns for the playground in The Lough, who says we must start taking this issue seriously Hosted on Acast. See…
Cork's 96fm Opinion Line2026-09-07 The dangers of discarded syringes and calls for a supervised injection centre, the campaign for a stem cell unit at CUH, the challenges facing neurodivergent children moving into secondary education & more...
PJ hears about the dangers of discarded syringes and calls for a supervised injection centre, the campaign for a stem cell unit at CUH, the challenges facing…