Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Canberra’s sudden visa overhaul means Irish backpackers could do their regional graft and still get locked out by a lottery system—migration expert Andrew McDonagh explains to PJ what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears of sewer smell hell from Eileen and Derek who live in Elmbury Estate and to local rep Cllr Anthony Barry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PJ hears local outrage over 10-foot security steel locking families out of Murphy’s Rock, how a Gaza scholar secured a UCC place but was refused a visa, discovers Ireland’s biggest Hobbit house built right in Mid-Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot across Ballycotton and Spike Island on zero budget, filmmaker Maria McLeod joins PJ to talk about the jaw-dropping thriller twist that earned her a spot on Amazon Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seán Óg Ó Duinnín joins PJ to chat about a production packed with razor-sharp laughs and an eight-piece live band, An Téalú tells the hilarious, heartfelt story of one defiant resident determined to bust out of care See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Paul Byrne report on the sponsored ice cream truck putting a massive smile on Cork students' faces and teaching them a bit of money-making Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing radical surgery 300km from home, Gillian Ryan tells PJ we need to shatter the myth that lung cancer is purely a smoker's disease and start a screening program. Her sister, Dawn, has set up a GoFundMe to help with the financial costs of recovery here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Complete with circular doors, reclaimed stone, and a wisteria tunnel, Dominic Cullinan and artist Marian Spillane join PJ to reveal the enchanting Hobbit House built right in the heart of Ovens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Brian Cowen betray the nation, or was he handed an impossible hand PJ asks Gary Murphy. See also “Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach Book” (Eriu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trapped in a Gaza café, physiotherapist Zainab tells PJ about getting a scholarship from the Irish government while at the same being denied a visa to take up that scholarship while her solicitor Susan Doyle explains more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to David who intervened in a sexual assault on a night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn and Tricia O'Mahony who lives in the area about anger over heavy security fencing put up in an area locals treasure as an amenity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Paul Byrne who reports on a tragic fatal accident and criminal attacks in Bride Valley View and Greenmount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a call for schoolchildren to be protected from drug crime gangs, learns the city's award-winning house rightsizing project is starved of cash, talks about the National Esports Centre helping parents learn how to turn computer gaming into skills for life and work. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about online safety, screen-time balance and the life and work skills kids can actually gain from gaming that will be discussed at the National Esports Centre on South Mall from Dylan Canty. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Conrad Melia of ConCon Ringside about tonights wrestling event in The Pav Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aran Murphy plays the adult son in Youth, Sharon Horgan’s new series about a divorcee trying to balance dating with looking after her parents and her kid and Crossy tells PJ all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire performer Aidan Ring reveals how he is blending coastal sauna culture, ocean dips, and ancient Irish folklore tonight for Culture Night at North Harbour Slip, Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork after sunset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will kids work around social media bans and will tech companies play ball with the government and the EU PJ asks Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hidden river helped shape our city and you can find out more from Diarmuid O'Donovan who talks to PJ about his walking tour kicking off from Blackpool Community Centre tonight at 6 PM as part of Culture Night. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to James Corcoran of The Irish Sepsis Foundation about how a simple question can save a life, possibly yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Cllr Albert Deasy who says that injection centres will at best be a small help and we need to be tackling the problems leading to gang fights around town and even in schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sophi who says that promoters would think twice before dealing with all the ticket refunds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Shane O'Callaghan about an award-winning "rightsizing" scheme that allowed older people to get a tailored house for their needs while freeing up their larger house for a young family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.