Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Cork lads Alan and Liam are running 7 ultramarathons in 7 days. All 7 cities, NY, Boston, London, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin and Cork are known for cancer research and their target is to raise €77,777 Paul hears how they came up with the idea and how they prepare. See also Instagram @runforresearch777 and web runforresearch.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sharon chat about a new Vatican policy to put "hot" priests on social media to make the Church more relevant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to journalist JJ Hurley about the disgusting dumping of empty motor oil containers. JJ also asks for information about relatives of Denis Griffin who ran An Stad Cafe, near Coburg St, was the first secretary of Na Piarsaigh and was involved in 30s/40s Republican activity. Contact opinion@96fm.ie if you can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Ann Mooney of The Irish Sun who was in the court yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enforcement will be an issue Mick Finn, former Lord Mayor of Cork and now Youth Services Manager Cork Education and Training Board tells Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Cathal who is opening Catch of the Day in the Lennox building in Bandon Road today, chats to Brendan Canty about his new Cork movie "Christy" hears why sport is so important to LGBT people. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Atkins hits the Retail Excellence Ireland Shortlist, Paul takes the chance to learn more about the 5 generation business from Mark Wolfe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to KC who now runs a practice after her son liked the change from the therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to the man who made Hozier's "Take Me To Church" video and now has an award winning film set in Cork coming out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears how saving for the future is popular but you must put it in the right place from Brian Forde of rockwellfinancial.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Luke Tanner from Happy Place Saunas about why rules that stop him opening early and insist on packup each day are unfair and to Catherine Duggan who says the saunas are vital resource Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary White explains that Sports is special to the LGBT+ community because recognition is based on how you perform not on your sexuality.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Horgan from Velo Coffee Roasters chat to Paul about the great teamwork behind their win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Ronan, Mamie and Leonard who live in Monkstown that the Greenway Network is welcome but it should not be at the expense of road safety and local facilities because that makes no sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne cods around with Cathal O'Donovan who is preparing for the grand opening at 3 this afternoon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats about how modular homes might help solve our housing crisis, talks to Sen Nicole Ryan about the deeply personal reason she is trying to protect kids in their family homes, finds out what jobs are family friendly. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Burns from Joe’s Farm Crisps tells Paul how a working Cork farm turned five acres of sunflowers into one of the season’s most joyful days out that also helps people with Alzheimer’s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year Joe runs a collection of school essentials for families who need a bit of help with the cost of back to school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul joins solicitor William Harvey to break down your essential consumer rights during product recalls, from contaminated food to faulty cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to celebrate Cork Pride than take in a few short films? Paul chats to Benjamin about tonight's Pav event. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole talks to Paul about what she saw growing up and why it made her bring an amendment aimed at protecting kids particularly from family violence and coercion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Jen Hogan of the Irish Times who has been asking on her Instagram which jobs really suit raising a family and has been getting some interesting replies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave from Castlemartyr Cabs tells Paul about the state of the N25 near him and the dangers and costs to motorists as a result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ursula and Donald came to a deal but were they thinking about our jobs in Cork or was their focus in their own backyard? Paul talks to Conor Healy of Cork Chamber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary tells Paul the reality of a family day out ending in catastrophe and how it changed life for her and her family. Watch "Impact The Anatomy Of A Crash" on RTE Player here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.