Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Hospitality boss Michael Droney joins Paul to push for a transformed city centre, family-friendly festivals, and explains why Cork needs a massive cultural showcase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brady Cotter and his proud dad Damien sit down with Paul to talk about early-morning drives, borrowing clubs on the tee, and landing a two-foot shot to beat world-class golfers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skechers MD Paul Gallagher tells Paul Byrne why everyday shopping districts could soon look very different without urgent budget relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As tensions return to Portadown after nearly three decades, Tommy Gould TD joins Paul to examine the painful human cost of the past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from soccer fan Kevin about why he didn't even want to know the score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly elected Cork Business Association president Clara O’Neill tells Paul Byrne how tackling empty spaces above shops and upgrading city transit could reshape Cork for families and local shoppers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to John Dallon about the big meeting last night that may see fuel protests resuming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears about Michael's career from the Late Late Toy Show to reporting on Katie Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just weeks after securing HSE funding for Skyclarys, Cork dad Craig Cody reveals the devastating bottleneck finding a neurologist to approve a prescription for Skyclarys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Aga who owns House of Nails who had a person urinate on their floor last Thursday and to Cllr Dan Boyle who is on the Local Community Safety Partnerships committee (formerly Joint Policing Committee) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the crisis in affordable rentals, finds out hidden costs in taking out a boiler, chats to Donal Gallagher about his book on Rory, Edged In Blue. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ and Crossy from Onic Entertainment look at Mobland Series 2 and also Sense and Sensibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty years after losing his brother and best friend, Dónal Gallagher tells PJ he sets the record straight on the rock icon Rory taken far too soon. Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher by Dónal Gallagher with Jamie Dickson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Kenneth Collins tells PJ about a rare display of total cross-party unity as Cork City councillors unite to block the bulldozers and protect an iconic piece of revolutionary history on the northside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just four hours to learn the lead villain in London's West End and her Cork family unexpectedly in the crowd, Rosemary O'Reilly tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murphy tells PJ about Dutch-inspired community farm in North Cork where local households pool resources, get their hands dirty, and share great tasting food See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A €14,500 grant sounds great on paper, but heating expert Dave Gibbons explains to PJ why taking it could actually end up costing older homeowners tens of thousands in hidden renovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Emer Lynch tells PJ how a pioneering Cork study is using a simple routine blood test to replace invasive biopsies and transform personalised treatment for women with advanced breast cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.