Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

After viral video madness in Fordes Bar, Barry tells PJ about the hilarious scramble to safely guide an unexpected, bushy-tailed visitor out of the city centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eugene contacted the show because the booked a flight to Vietnam on Christmas Day leaving Dublin Airport with China Air through trip.com then the penny dropped that Irish airports don't open. China Air customer service says their information is Dublin opens! What to do? Eoghan Corry gives some advice for Eugene to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina has a €1,500 budget but rents are hitting nearly €3,000 she offers barter and hard work as well if that helps secure a safe roof for her kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on the budget crunch caused by soaring fuel, learns how Lewis lost 9 stone and wants to help others, hears Paul Byrne talk to St Angelas pupils and their principal about their heart screening project in honor of Ellen Cassidy. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Gary Griffin about the importance of finding a place to build stability in Teach Mhuire when people leave treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Angelas Past Pupil Ellen Cassidy was fit, healthy, and an elite swimmer when she died suddenly at the marathon. Paul Byrne hears from Principal Pat Curran and students Maggie and Catherine who are trying to catch cardiac problems in young lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training six days a week since age three, 3rd-year student Isabelle Scanlon shares the thrill of bringing a world freestyle dance title home to St Aidan’s. The College Open Night is tonight, Thu Sep 24th. Doors open at 6:30 PM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stung, exhausted, and battling freezing waters, marathon swimmer Ruth Fuller tells PJ what kept her moving across the North Channel to fund vital research for SCA7 You can back her campaign here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you fancy a casual 50k or the full 100k route, Adam Walsh tells PJ Carrigaline Lions Club is rallying cyclists of all levels this weekend for Cork’s longest-running charity ride. You can sign up for Saturday’s 35th Cycle Classic for Marymount online now or on the morning at the Youth Centre on Church Road Carrigaline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Kelleher tells PJ at 18 he weighed 21 stone and hid behind a fake smile but he turned it around and reveals the common mistakes that almost wrecked his weight loss journey. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John says to PJ if it's legal to drink it's not right to tell supermarkets they can't discount it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid ongoing heartbreak across Gaza and the West Bank, PJ Coogan and Dominic Carroll discuss practical action, sporting boycotts, and Cork's role in the global campaign. The meeting mentioned iswith Al-Haq researchers Dr Michael Kearney and Dr Susan Power gets underway this Thursday at 7pm in Connolly Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Bernice about her legendary annual coffee morning for Marymount which is happening this morning at Ballincollig GAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the upcoming budget, TD Pat Buckley tells PJ the brutal reality facing families that have messaged him, forced to choose between groceries and heating their homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ken O'Flynn about the fuel crisis, hears Paul Byrne investigate the drugs scene in Cork for The Byrne Report, chats to rugby hero Peter O'Mahony & more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballincollig mother-of-three Jude shares in a powerful email to PJ Coogan the emotional toll of juggling family life, school runs, and endless travel to Galway while battling incurable blood cancer as the campaign continues to get a Stem Cell Unit In CUH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to people about the drugs scene in Cork. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne concludes his investigation by talking to Deirdre who has sound advice for those thinking of the world of drug use. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Murphy explains to PJ why you don't need rhythm or a partner to hit the Crane Lane dancefloor this Sunday, ditching the "dad dancing," and raising funds for people who need help in Nepal. It kicks off this Sunday 5pm in Crane Lane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From creative cosplay parades and craft stalls to raising vital funds for Cork Penny Dinners, David Green shares with PJ why Octocon is the ultimate family weekend out Sat/Sun Oct 3rd/4th at the Clayton Hotel on Lapp’s Quay — check out octocon.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne continues his report on people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork by talking to Mary, a user in Anglesea St. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster legend Peter O'Mahony talks to PJ about the pressures of elite sport, how his wife Jess held the fort at home, and swapping the pitch for family life and his garden. All in by Peter O’Mahony is out on Thursday. Peter will be in conversation with Joe Molloy in the Cork Opera house on Monday next. Booking on the Opera House website See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

What a finish! PJ and Órla O'Donovan look back on a breath-taking finish that didn't disappoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to the people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork starting with Dave and Mary. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears calls from Ken O'Flynn TD to avoid an affordability crisis this winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.