Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

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.

Southern Solar’s Mark O’Donoghue explains to PJ seven qualifying social welfare payments for a grant for solar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founders Evelyn Fitzmaurice, Mind Path’s Jordan Casey, and Oasis inventor Joel Olympio talk about making it in business with ADHD. The conference mentioned is is on Eventbrite as “ ADHD in Business Conference 2026: The Edge of Different Minds .” which is a great title! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John who is after witnessing an elderly walker suffer a humiliating accident, and makes a passionate call for Cork City Council to finally provide public toilets at The Lough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 15-year fight to secure life-changing surgery in Florida for her daughter Katie, Antoinette Burke tells PJ how today’s public sector strike has frozen a critical payment with days left before the deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ covers new sports grants up to €750k, the challenge of keeping teenage girls in sport, and a tense stand-off over today’s nationwide strikes with Minister Charlie McConalogue. See also gov.ie/sportscapital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dermot O’Leary of the NBRU who are not striking today but will not cross pickets in places like the CUH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster Damien Tiernan recounts the terrifying escalation in violence that claimed the lives of Philip and Kim English and two of their young children—and the father who died trying to save them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Liam Conway of the INMO and SIPTU's Nathasha Lenihan Treacy from a large and noisy picket line! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.