Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Noel who says he had to move his tackle shop out of the area he loves because parking fines made it unviable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Kate McDonald whose RTE Prime Time investigation into the world of data brokers showed how shockingly easy it is to track someone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Claire McCarthy, Queenovershare on Instagram, about how hurtful hearing unscientific theories about the cause of autism is when you have a child with autism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Naoise about what motivated her to join the flotilla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 2 year wait for her MRI became 2 days but Penelopes mum Katie says it shouldn’t have to be that way...Flood victims in East Cork are preparing for a protest at County Hall...7 marathons, 7 cities, 7 days - liam and alan are in paris today & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pj caught up with Alex Angland, UCC’s student union president who spoke to the Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education about 'access to affordable accommodation being currently, the single biggest barrier to education in the third-level sector' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regina O'Sullivan Cork childline manager for ISPCA chats to PJ about how the first weeks of September can be a mix of excitement and apprehension for children and young people as they get used to new school classes, catch up with their friends and resume extracurricular activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Leahy speaks to PJ about Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, abouy holding a protest on the 22nd September at 8.30am outside County Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday we had a story with a happy ending about a young girl from Cork named Penelope who was diagnosed with a rare, de novo genetic condition in 2018 and desperately waiting for an MRI under sedation, today PJ catches up with Penelope's mother about the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Speaks to Lorraine Sloane Blackstone Rovers AFC Fairfield on the ongoing mindless vandalism in the Fairfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nell is 8, and needs an MRI. She was on a 2 year waiting list but then her friend called us...Banned from driving - but hundreds of Cork motorists still have their licence....Ziplining in Dubai for Cork Cancer Connect & lots more    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afraid of heights but fearless for charity: Jane and Fiona tackle the world’s longest zipline for Cancer Connect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nell, a West Cork chef and Taste of the Atlantic fish ambassador, shares her passion for underutilized Irish seafood, including the flatfish Maeghrim. She explains how she prepares it with foraged seaweed, local gooseberries, and traditional flavors, while highlighting the challenges and excitement of Ireland’s culinary competitions. Listen as she gives a behind-the-scenes look at her journey, men...

Dermot O’Leary shares his story with PJ,from the first signs of seizures as a teenager, to a life-threatening coma, memory loss, and the long road to recovery. He talks resilience, rebuilding life from scratch, and the inspiration behind his new book, The World Behind the Door . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe shares her family’s journey with autism on The Opinion Line . While her children Alfie and Evie thrive in supportive schools, she describes the endless paperwork, delays, and lack of empathy from the Department of Education that make accessing basic early intervention services a constant battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carole Horgan of Best of Buds in Winthrop Arcade spoke about eight-year-old Penelope “Nell” Pearl Healy Nolan, a Cork girl living with a rare genetic condition and worsening scoliosis, who had been waiting since May 2024 for an MRI under general anaesthetic. Within hours of the broadcast, the system moved, Nell was given an urgent MRI date at Cork University Hospital, ending more than a year of pa...

PJ takes calls on the City Council vote to back no Independent Presidential Candidate, chats with John from Traitors Ireland, discusses spooks in Coláiste Eamman Rís with ghost hunter Chris Fleming. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork mums Caroline O’Driscoll, Claire O’Rourke and Séad Ní Mhaoilmhia are competing in the Ploughing Championships and chat to PJ about how they went from Pony Club to ploughing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Karen about why a school bus for St. Mary's School in Rochestown is so important for her little Emma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Moynihan about his new book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roisín Howe spoke to us earlier in the year about the excellent treatment available in Bucharest. Finally she got there and is delighted with the results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coláiste Eamann Rís is always in the news around Halloween with many ghosts reported to have been seen in an area where many perished on the gallows in the past. PJ talks to top ghost hunter Chris Fleming who visited the school yesterday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the show everyone is talking about. John knows who won but he ain't telling PJ. See the whole series here if you need to catch up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan O'Leary from The Tuition Centre and STEM activist Grainne Bagnall about how we ensure women have access to high paying jobs which require Leaving Cert maths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Presidential candidates visited Cork over recent days and Katie O'Keefe from the 96FM Newsroom took the opportunity to pose some questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.