Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Paul O'Leary about his self-defence course for women. Spaces available Aug 19th (tomorrow) and Aug 26th. Contact Yvonne Quilligan to register on +353 87 695 2347 or turn up on the night. The class is totally free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Shane O'Callaghan as more support emerges for the idea he raised on our show October last of hosting Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins has called a Skyclarys meeting Thursday in Buswells Hotel, Dublin for all TDs, Senators, the Taoiseach, the Minister for Health, the HSE Drugs Review Group, HSE senior bosses, senior ministers and affected families he tells PJ who also looks at the fuel hike due soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mary Burke who is organizing the vigil this evening at 7pm in Kealkill NS Grounds which will be attended by Friedreich's Ataxia patient Emma O'Shea of Ballylickey and her parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Collin about the strong smell that has destroyed summer for many on the southside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from shipping marketplace boss Gabriele Dadò on claims that the MV Matthew could have been sold for €3.36 million rather than handed over for just one dollar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Craig Coady as he continues his family’s fight for access to Skyclarys, play therapy students left in limbo following the collapse of APAC, the latest update from the anti-racism group Together We Are Carrigaline. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Annette about the vigil Aug 21st 8pm at the Park Road near the bridge..walking up West End,stopping at Church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Flannery of Dingle Oceanworld and Gemma O'Connor Irish Whale & Dolphin Group Strandings Officer tell PJ what's involved in a rescue and what you should do if you see stranded dolphins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clodagh tells PJ that was part of studying to be a counsellor she has to have counselling herself but found online counselling lacked the feeling of a hug you get being there in person with the counsellor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Syed Haque who was viciously assaulted in June in front of his kids and to Liz Scott Hall who organized the Together We Are Carrigaline Organizer anti-racism rally last Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sophie who is also in a tricky situation with ACAP going into administration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets an update from Aisling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Emma about the shock news that APAC has entered administration leaving many students wondering what will happen their qualification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cork Mum Danielle Coor who is racing against time to save her seven-year-old daughter’s speech from an ultra-rare epilepsy syndrome See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to psychologist Malie Coyne who says that kids want casual together time with their parents and other relatives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orla tells PJ moving a wheelchair, even if the person thinks they're helping, is a terrifying experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sean Fitzgerald organizer of the vigil of solidarity requesting the reimbursement of Skyclarys Drug for Paudie Coady and others 21st August 8pm Ballinlough Park Cork City  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Craig who is pressing all the buttons to get Skyclarys treatment urgently for his son Paudie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears what happened from Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with The Irish Sun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about Fianna Fáil backbenchers writing a letter backing Craig Coady's campaign to get Skyclarys for his son Paudie, talks to Michelle about ways to stop thugs ruining Mahon's playground and other facilities, learns about all the history on view at the Blarney Woollen Mills Heritage Open Day tomorrow. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Samantha Lancashire who turned a massive life blow into a triumph when she set up creatinglightbulbmoments.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from Cathal O'Shea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Gillian Hayes from Blarney Woolen Mills about the fab history you can see on Sat. Talk and tour at 10am no booking necessary, just turn up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Grace O'Leary who is helping people email their TDs on Skyclarys. She feels the President should get involved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.