Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Sam Bracken about the 100km run he is doing for West Cork Rapid Response in honor of his mum See also here https://idonate.ie/fundraiser/sambracken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out more from Lead Counsellor Geraldine Burke. If you need help contact 023 88 56852 or online at wccss.com or your GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less Guards, bigger population means more victims, it's basic logic Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mick Moran who delivered a powerful speech at the conference against human trafficking in Cork over the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane and Logan who were set upon in a ferocious attack that left Cork stunned over the weekend speak to The Opinion Line's Paul Byrne who also speaks to their mum Margo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Katie Byrne and her mum Antoinette as they both share the news that the HSE has finally agreed to fund the op that could let her walk again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne looks at the new traffic system in St Lukes X, hears how 100 people will run the starts of County Hall, chats with the fab Team Rogers from The Sound Of Music at The Opera House. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with (deep breath!) Alexander Kennedy, Martha Goldsmith, Conall Brennan, Ruby Treacy, Robyn O'Riordan and Sofia Hochstedler. And they're only brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Pride Vibes Mia Poland about the great events on this weekend to show your Pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Hillyard from The Algiers in Baltimore tells Paul Byrne the arrival of historic ship The Tally Ho this weekend will be a great event for the town and visitors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork City Fire Brigade's Niall Ó Crualaioch talks to Paul about his County Hall Tower Run Aug 30th for CUH Charity Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Dr Mark Ruddy, CRITICAL Medical Director, how you can stay safe this weekend and leave their volunteers have a Bank Holiday they can enjoy For more info on CRITICAL or to help them see criticalcharity.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Tony Nation about the fabulous model railway he started building during Lockdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Colin Tobin about a new doctor subscription service and asks how it works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland and John Bowman from Bel Childcare Donnybrook about a missing piece in the childcare shortage puzzle, stable wages and accommodation for workers and how the forthcoming Budget will help.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks Cllr Noel O'Flynn about the filter lane closed at St Lukes X and to Helen who lives in the area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Michael Collins TD who says we need a Ombudsman to help apprentices in cases where the are glitches in the system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne asks what the Boston Scientific restructuring means for Cork, hears Garda advice on Bank Holiday weekend travel, chats to Vanessa Feltz on reinventing herself and why she loves Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Colm Cleary of James Lyons O'Keeffe Auctioneers who are selling Goat Island off Schull and it could go for the bargain price of €275,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flight disruption, so far, seems at a minimum due to the belt of fires right across Europe but smoke could be a worry and Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie talks through the issues with Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul gets the breakdown of what is happening this weekend's Cork City Community Pride which we are proud to be media partner for from Frank Dermody, one of the organizers. See more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to in studio Insp Gillian Synnott of the Cork City Division Roads Policing Unit about their August Bank Holiday operation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Ireland's oldest regatta but it's got plenty of new ideas too Trisha Mclernon, Secretary of Kinsale Regatta and Teddy McNamara, the Regatta's Lifetime President tell Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a great night in Voodoo Rooms and Paul talks to three of our winners about the party and their own businesses, Norman Hegarty whose Woodflooring_by_norman got Best Business Instagram, John Fitzgerald who runs Fitz Fitness which won Best Gym and Libby from Libby Armstrong Nails who won Best Beauty Salon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul reads a message from a listener about how frustrating it is dealing with the rules for mortgages while also dealing with spiralling bids from other buyers and puts the points to Joey Sheehan from mymortgages.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.