Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ finds out the way people are buying secondhand cars is changing from Paddy Comyn from donedeal.ie and The Drivers Republic podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Brian McCarthy who says he will chain himself to a tree along with his constituents and to Sharon Hussey who campaigns to save the trees. The call in joined by Cllr Albert Deasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how big money is being selling laughing gas to vulnerable people, gets date night ideas from listeners, celebrates black pudding. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ken in advance of his Everyman live event on Sep 26th See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Beo reporter Eoin Shortiss tells PJ how a dream backpacking trip across Thailand turned into a race against the clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kate Ryan about her new book "Blood, Guts & Black Pudding" all about one of Cork's most daycent munches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead O'Mahony was diagnosed with blood cancer as a teen but she's flying it and represents Ireland in transplant games and is a happy mummy now. She tells PJ stem cell units do great work and it's vital Cork gets one and Sen Eileen Lynch agrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Moran tells PJ that councillors had ideas to make waste disposal easier for householders but the new charges and rules were a fait accompli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paula from Rebel Dating and she is looking for ideas from listeners about her event for mature daters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tim Brosnan who says too many road projects start and stall causing chaos and costing huge money in machinery rentals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to 2025 Rose Of Tralee Katelyn Cummins and Declan Buggy about their new podcast about the choices facing young people. See also @getstuckinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Midleton's Pat Buckley TD who is one of those working for tougher regulations on selling laughing gas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears frustration over rules on what can be brought to the dump and when, learns that the bus services taking people around on Culture Night will have DJs on board, chats to the ladies from Voice Works all-female choir about singing and socializing. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You're penalised for doing the right thing": Margaret explains to PJ how a simple trip to dump scrap wood ended up costing €55 and two days of driving across Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Sarah Slattery highlighting how important strength training is, Ian Murphy from Impact Health & Fitness gives PJ actionable tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sarah Slattery, Physiotherapist with Cork Stroke Support Group who says strength is important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Alison Ronayne and Nikki Griffin from Voiceworks about why so many people are getting into choir practice and recitals and having fun singing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture Night is innovating more than ever and PJ talks to NatMac about Double Decks, music by DJs on the busses bringing people to culture night events. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine years after being told his cancer was terminal, survivor Ian tells PJ the terrifying reality of facing aggressive lymphoma and why life-saving stem cell care must return to CUH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flour, Wellies & Fierce Competition - Inside the Junior Brown Bread Semi-Finals With Corks Lucy Tate PJ talks to Lucy who is in 4th year and is continuing the family tradition of her mum and grandmother who is competing in The National Junior Brown Bread Baking competition, sponsored by Euronics in association with the NPA and ICA. Support her at the Ploughing Championships Sep 15th-17th Block...

Youghal's Lucy Is A Bread Baking Superstar! PJ talks to Lucy Tait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Comments On Irish Unity Reflects Washington's Prevailing Opinion Says SF Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire PJ talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to beloved Carrigaline CS Math teacher Tadhg O'Donovan, TeachWithTadhg on TikTok about why pupils are so stressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

River Clean-Ups & Family Lifelines - Florist Caroline Is A Powerhouse In Togher PJ talks to Carolyn about tackling illegal dumping in Cork’s rivers and flows into the inspiring story of Balance Children’s Charity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alex Cunningham of The Irish Examiner who broke the story of people getting strange visits because cowboy vape retailers are putting their address online as a contact point. See also here https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41909575.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.