Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

You must have seen them over the weekend, they were on the bus, they were at the Super Dome Jazz Stage outside the Opera House, and Paul chats to Sean the trumpeter from Code of Behaviour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Aisling a mum taking part in the protest and to Cllr Colm Kelleher who has a daughter in the school which is facing cutbacks because it is short 2 students to meet a budget threshold Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Ger O'Dea about a cruel hoax call that destroyed the Bank Holiday vibe for those who risk their lives for others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving is a time Americans join with families and friends but what happens if you're in Cork on the big day? Shannen to the rescue! Paul Byrne talks to her about the Thanksgiving Dinner she is organizing for ex-pats and as a bonus finds out about her time on a ship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to the man who made Clancy's thrive about Arthur's and helping barman be the best Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Jason O'Callaghan about exciting times ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Xmas Panto at the Everyman is just a bit away and Paul Byrne talks to Catherine Mahon Buckley and Fionula Linehan about what to expect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Timmy whose video of litter and glass strewn across Cork streets went viral on TikTok and to Cllr Noel O'Flynn on how we can stop doing this again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Seamus McGrath and Jerry Buttimer about what the weekend results mean for the leadership of FF and FG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Krystal Queer who was attacked over the weekend in a vicious attack that blighted a successful weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster and author Matt Cooper joins us to talk about his latest book Dynasty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul takes a spin with Free Now to explore how technology is reshaping taxi services and transport in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Paul Byrne reports on Garda efforts to tackle drink driving and shares the latest on enforcement and safety campaigns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling McMahon speaks about parents’ outrage after Cloughduv N.S. loses a teacher due to enrolment numbers, raising fears of overcrowded classrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Collins from the Jazz Committee joins us as the 47th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival kicks off — celebrating five days of world-class music and Cork’s vibrant spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ discuss's Government plans for mobile supervised drug injection units and hear from former Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher, on why he’s long called for action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking mobile drug units and addiction services, the buzz of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, the Metropole’s busiest weekend, a local school fighting to keep its teacher, Halloween in Shandon, and a magical trip aboard the Cobh Santa Express. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robberies in Crosshaven - so professionally done its like organised crime...We were promised are Cork Task Force - but they’re fussy about what to call it.. Cork Airport gearing up to welcome thousands of jazz fans & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surgeon Noonan is a registered charity run voluntarily by 4th year medical students from University College Cork, Ireland. Each year, our goal is to raise over €150,000, which goes directly towards underfunded rural hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ is joined by Miko from Electronic Music Council on how DJing workshops empower young people in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government say “People do not like the word ‘task force’ in Cork — we are kind of fussy — so they are looking for a different title because the city has made progress." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fota Wildlife Park is closed due to a bird flu outbreak John Gately from the commodor hotel in Cobh offers some tourism alternatives in East Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ is joined by Regional co-ordinator for St. Vincent de Paul, Cormac O'Sullivan who warns that families are under growing pressure as grocery inflation climbs to 6.5% , the highest since last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents of Crosshaven are urged to report incidents of break-in and share CCTV footage, PJ is joined by counsellor Audrey Buckley along with residents and victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election day is Friday - but why are so many dead people getting a polling card...Why did so many apps go down this week - could it happen again..Credit union mortgages - how will they work & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.