Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears the reality of drug lord terror for families who have someone caught in the debt spiral, learns about a new way for mums of newborns to have self-care, laughs with the gang from Roches who are getting back together. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finbarr Buckley Christine Lynch & Rose O'Connor talk parcel depot, canteen hijinks, and the landmark dome on St. Patrick's Street to PJ Coogan. Reunion happens 7:30 PM Fri Oct 30th, Clayton Hotel, Lapp's Quay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sick of dodging dog fouling with the buggy, local mum Kate O'Regan launches a grassroots Tidy Towns group to give the Lough the love and care it desperately needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a great idea from Samantha to look after yourself after baby arrives from @pilateswithsamcork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pamela survived pancreatic cancer and even did the Camino but there are still problems getting travel insurance which is just a shame, she tells PJ. See also ucanireland.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Patrick O'Donovan tells PJ Coogan Cork's ghost bus problem has real world consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Independent's Ralph Riegel explains that Gardaí are launching a widespread appeal for footage around Killavullen as resources mobilize for what looks set to become a formal murder inquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ger Hyland of the IRHA about the pressures on freight companies and what this means for prices in shops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Tiernan describes the somber mood in Waterford to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard O'Hehir explains when you can't pay the cash crime lords demand violence. To contact the DRIVE Program (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) he mentioned, see driveproject.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken O'Flynn TD tells PJ this tragedy of families living in fear must end now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls from listeners on yesterday's strike, celebrates Ireland's strangeness that made us what we are, learns that a sore throat can ruin your life. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Seán T. Ó Meallaigh joins PJ to explain how Pygmalion 26 brings a raw, Belfast-born edge to the My Fair Lady story on the Everyman stage Mon Oct 19th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle tells PJ how her daughter Hannah's sore throat became a nightmare that needed treatment in London and wants other parents to know the signs. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Shane O'Callaghan talks to PJ about his City Council motion that passed unanimously asking that fees charged to local broadcasters be reviewed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paraic has the craic with PJ about great moments in recent Irish culture that made us and gets the height of praise for his book from Marty fan Annette. Paraic is in Waterstones tonight, Thu Oct 15th 6.30pm See more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears mostly support for the Public Sector Pay strikers after their action yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Jerrica Struthers tells PJ that she wants a law that children living in poor conditions in social housing should have guaranteed limits before a repair is done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Coláiste Éamann Rís principal Aaron Wolfe explain why pupils in Ireland could get as frustrated as their French counterparts. Menawhile Pat called in to say that mass protests always get hijacked by a "certain element". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schools across Cork got an email claiming to be from "Hamas" threatening harm PJ asks MTU Cybersecurity expert Dr Hazel Murray PhD if the people who sent it can be tracked down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from the picket line, talks to Keelan who at just 13 is spreading kindness and sweets, learns about solar grants you can get even if you are on social welfare. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of TravelExtra.ie about the mushrooming tourist taxis, airline fees and other hidden extras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie talks to public service strikers in Wellington Road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Virginia O'Gara of The Quay Co-Op, a "Leading Light" for National Women's Enterprise Day which happens tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using his own pocket money to leave sweet treats and uplifting notes for strangers having a hard day, 13-year-old Keelan O’Donovan and his proud dad Declan explain to PJ why simple kindness matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.