Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Valentina tells PJ all about her thirsty budgie and Ryan from Dwyers picks up the story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Laura who saw the Chinese Golden Pheasant that's popping up all over Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Paudie Dineen from Cork City Council's Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Needs education - Martin is 11 - he wants every kid to get the chance he got…Alright All Night - a one hour free course to help young people stay safe and protect each other..What would you say if you met your 18 year old self & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try something a bit different, like a holy well followed by swimming or how about a look at Cork's fabulous bioluminescent nature? PJ hears about great ideas for tours from Conor Ó Buachalla of Gormú See also Gormú | Eco-Adventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kate Durrant about two trends, one is the An Post Letter To Your Future Self, the other the TikTok Trend of having a coffee with your past self! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Herlihy of Centra fame makes a mean 99 so when he called Tony Tobin the 99 King, we had to track him down. Tony tries the beloved ice cream treat everywhere he goes and posts them on Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all like a simple makover and rummaging in old treasures. PJ gets some tips from Salvage Squad's Cathy Angelini If you want to be part of the TV show email salvage@animotv.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McGrath from Kwayga.com tells PJ that companies are already investigating new markets to escape the tariff threat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16-24 Year Olds learn what's banter, what's creepy and when to intervene as a bystander Prof Louise Crowley tells PJ See also   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Paul's report PJ spoke to some mums and dads facing problems getting spaces for their kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John Horgan who runs a summer camp to celebrate kids working with their hands and maybe getting a trade in time to come. See also Instagram @woodworking_wizards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farranree Community Centre saw a meeting organized by mums who put their points about special education shortages to politicians. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne was there to hear what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne finds out there's enough vacant council houses in Ireland to cover all people in emergency accommodation, talks to Adam who has a business, a house and two kids at age 23, chats to Shane who is representing Ireland in weightlifting. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to the ladies about their trip to the Golden Voices and they sing Paul out of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kevin Herlihy who spends a quarter-of-a-million on security for his Centra stores but still faces considerable loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new MyHome.ie report shows that a pretty normal house will cost you €395,000 in Cork. Paul discusses the situation with MD Joanne Geary Full report here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul takes calls from people reacting to last night's meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane explains to Paul Byrne how he gets in shape for representing Ireland in Europe and even at world level - listen out for the amount of eggs he eats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a great city and when conferences come to Cork people from other places get to see it. Evelyn O’Sullivan from the Cork Convention Bureau tells Paul there's help on offer if you want to persuade a company or group to meet here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Adam Brown, who shows that getting into trades young pays off if you work hard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork City Council had a meeting with representatives of Uisce Éireann last night but no public or press was allowed in. Paul Byrne gets the story from Cllrs Noel O'Flynn and Ted Tynan who were there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú who has used Freedom Of Information requests to figure out that all people in emergency accommodation could be housed simply using the empty houses designed for people who are homeless! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red light bandit cameras are coming to Cork - where do you they should be installed...What’s the crime rate in your neighbourhood - you can check it using your Eircode...After Corks great League win - we can’t wait for the hurling championship & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.