Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ Coogan talks over new figures with Philip Arneill from CyberSafeKids that show over half of children are approached by strangers online—and how popular games can open the door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Michael Collins TD & Elaine Dunne on fears Budget childcare plans could force providers out of business, Cork home prices jump €20k in a year, Cork adventurer Daragh Cronin heading back to finish his 2,500km trek to Everest Base Camp. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks with Andrew McGinley about how bringing his late children's hilarious comic creations to life became a sanctuary of healing and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tired of robot-generated emails and forced sales pitches, What's The Scéal founder Nathan Daly tells PJ about his 28-day challenge to bring authentic storytelling back to marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Daragh Cronin on his relaunched bid to cycle to Everest to help kids in CUH. He got rescued from a monsoon first time but he's determined to do it! @roaminwithcronin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Butler from WLR News briefs PJ on the tragic Birch Ave house fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with former Garda Gareth O'Sullivan on how DockHive is putting high-speed phone charging docks into hospital A&E sections so families never lose touch during an emergency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Cork house prices up €20,000 in a year, Joanne Geary MD of MyHome.ie says their latest report reveals why secondhand home sales are stalled—and whether new builds will offer relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering about match-day parking, county finals, or what Shinty actually is? Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan look at a packed October Páirc Uí Chaoimh schedule and reveals plans for future summer gigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan hears from listener Sarah on why taking the hit of closed schools and cancelled appointments is a price worth she feels worth paying to support public sector workers as she urges people not to break the picket by Working From Home either Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think childcare got cheaper after the budget? PJ Coogan hears from Michael Collins TD leader of Independent Ireland and Elaine Dunne of the Federation of early childcare providers who think 80% of parents won't see savings—and local providers will shut their doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how hero Gustavo Morais leaped into the River Lee to save a drowning dog, Paul Byrne reports on a wave of car thefts hitting Carrigaline, local anger over delayed East Cork flood defences, And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how the cycle is going from Sam Beamish of Carrigaline & District Lions Club and Stephen Teap from RC Cancer Support House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the lowdown from Moray Bresnihan, General Manager Cork Community Art Link See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mona Stromsoe tells PJ different timelines for protection have people fed up and there will be a protest Oct 17th at midday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Padraig O'Sullivan TD tells PJ why safeguarding was a hot topic at a recent Oireachtas Committee hearing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ reads an email from a listener and hears from Rebecca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aurelia Monprofit of La Crêperie Nomad tells PJ her 9-meter vintage bus with a professional kitchen and upstairs seating is ready for action—if only Cork can find her a location with power. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Ronan Lyons has written the book on how successive governments are fighting the last war in housing and the book is called "Brittle" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian O’Sullivan joined Generation Ireland to get into a job with decent stability and wages and talks to PJ about his experience along with Jennifer Wickham, Generation Ireland Head of Programmes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by Poland’s vibrant ancient plazas, PJ hears how Andrew O'Connell of Murphys Chemist North Main Street takes a bold plan to rejuvenate the city directly to the Taoiseach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears that when a dog fell into the River Lee, newly arrived Gustavo who is a piercer at Black Poppy did what no one else dared. Gustavo also works with another famous doggy, Rasputin the Black Poppy dog who has his own Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From ransacked kids' Christmas presents to feeling unsafe in their own homes, PJ hears people reveal to Paul Byrne the personal toll of a ruthless car break-in wave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how one mum is spending a fortune on taxis while a school bus is being sorted out for her child, talks to Helena from Ballinadee about Noreen her little cancer champ, learns how witches, fibromyalgia and murder make for brilliant reading. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From thinking it was ordinary growing pains to hearing the word leukaemia five hours later, Cork mum Helena tells PJ her 6-year-old Noreen's extraordinary fight for life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.