Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

With the park now closed, PJ hears the latest on containment efforts and concerns from nearby poultry farmer Nigel Sweetnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird flu closes Fota Wildlife Park, calls grow to scrap Daylight Saving Time, and we dive into the shocking reality of “Sex for Rent.” Plus, Rebel Wheelers inspire, Ken Doherty talks Cork, and meet the sunflower standing over 13 feet tall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Small business - yes, that idea you have - it could be big and the help is there to get started...Carrigaline Special school - Jamie says his boys are thriving there..25 years of the NCT - how long is the waiting list now.. & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. John Foran joins PJ to offer advise on keeping your heart healthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One moment stole the spotlight during Ireland’s clash with Portugal last Saturday, Caoimhin Kelleher’s stunning penalty save against none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, and Cork-based Portuguese photographer David Ribeiro captured it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Eccles joins PJ to discuss Cork city’s northside reidents sounding the alarm over speeding in their neighbourhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Road Safety Authority is marking 25 years of the National Car Test andd COO of the RSA Brendan Walsh is using the milestone to issue a timely winter warning to motorists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Jamie Dunne who has 2 boys attending Carrigaline Community Special School and they are very happy there, and want to talk about their experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara McGee joins PJ on The Opinion Line today to Women’s Enterprise Day is back this Thursday, October 16th, with a big event in Little Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School suspensions in Carrigaline - what’s going on? Surely there’s a better way...Sepsis - would you know the signs that somebody is dangerously ill...Hula hooping on the Jazz Weekend - a first for Cork & lots more   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus Kearney of Martone Irish Gay Dads joins PJ to discuss the new Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Regulatory Authority has been established by the Minister for Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Opinion Line PJ is joined by James Corcoran and Kim Wyse who shares their powerful stories, featured in the documentary 'Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival,' are not just about tragedy, but about resilience, awareness, and the critical knowledge that can save lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pauline Padlo DogsTrust PR & Communications Manager Dogs Trust Ireland joins PJ to find out what you call your pet dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea Gunn joins PJ to talk about her son Dylan who has Dyslexia and the Leaving is getting closer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the opinion Line, PJ Coogan speaks to Aisling, the mother of a 16 year old autistic girl who has had three different teachers in a month at Cork special school with suspensions 'crisis'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how we could catch more people who spike drinks, chats with the principal of a Cork school that had a TV series made about it, learns tips for helping recovery from an Eating Disorder. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage tells PJ how her corporate past fuels her sustainable fashion present and her new community event, the Thread & Treasure Trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Robbie Fitzsimons of East Cork Ferry Farm which has been put on lockdown to prevent the birds catching Avian flu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former rugby player Darragh Fleming tells PJ about pivoting to his food business Zambrero, getting interested in helping food aid and even looks ahead to the weekend's rugby. Register to help Zambrero with their Meal Packing Day Thu Oct 16th UCC to pack meals for those facing hunger in communities worldwide here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We teach our kids not to talk to strangers — so why do we forget that rule online? Aoife Noone talks to PJ about protecting children, businesses, and even grandparents from the fast-evolving world of digital scams. Aoife will speak at the Network Cork event Safeguarding Success 6.30 PM, Wed Nov 5th AIB South Mall Check out the networkireland.ie website for ticket details.  Hosted on Acast. Se...

PJ talks to Megan Devaney who lived with an eating disorder and now helps and educates others about healthier ways to look at their body Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Aengus Kennedy about a move to get more schoolkids walking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Paul Burke principal of Carrigaline Commnunity School about the warm reaction to VMTV's "A Rebel Education" which airs Sundays at 8pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need a joined up approach to fight spiking Emergency Medicine columnist, author and host of Irish Medical Lives podcast Dr Chris Luke tells PJ Coogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus McGrath TD tells PJ that a recent spiking of someone he knows shows that Emergency Rooms need protocols to help victims recover and preserve evidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.