Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

A thank-you note from Gaza reduced the team at Izz Café, Georges Quay to tears, Izzedine Alkarajeh tells PJ Coogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out loads of fun facts about donkeys from Ciara O'Kelly of the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll Pay them a visit for their Teddy Bear's picnic this coming Jul 3rd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Willie O'Brien and Brenda Thompson, from Noonan's Road as plans are announced for demolition and redevelopment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music can challenge power, Anne tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out how remarkably easy some holiday chores become with AI from Travel Blogger Sarah Hanrahan and Denise Browne, Gemini Expert From Google Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork builder Jim Ahern has a plan to solve Ireland’s trades crisis—but he needs the government to listen he tells PJ. Jamie Groom from Rent A Recruiter joins in the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamp Sirmans of Feed Cork tells PJ a bit about their work as Celtic FC Foundation donate €10,000 See also corksupercup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Richard Noonan, MTU-CorkSU President, about the mood on campus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne takes to the streets to find out if people think a universal ban on outdoor vaping goes too far Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Magnier, President of The Irish Hotels Federation asking if this means all the people who depends on tourism for their jobs should start to worry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heatwave in Europe and it’s not a bit like Summer here - whats the story there...Teenagers who helped a stranger in Fitzgeralds Park - how did they know what to do?...The Corkman who beat the lotto - the movie about it is out this week & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Stefan who cracked the armor of the lottery to find a way to win and to Ross the man who made a movie about him. There will be an exclusive Cork preview at The Arc Cinema, 7pm Tue Jul 1st, followed by a Q&A session with director Ross Whitaker and Stefan Klincewicz, hosted by Cork Beo Editor Joe O'Shea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Matthew Sisk, Events Manager Sea Church Ballycotton, how Sea Church’s new shuttle bus is solving one of the biggest headaches of a night out—getting home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sin É’s trad sessions to the Castle Inn’s untouchable vibe, the Guinness Guru, Daragh Curran, breaks down why he found Cork’s pubs special on a recent visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three teens saw a stranger in trouble—and didn’t hesitate to help. PJ talks to Alexis O'Hara and Ruby Clare who along with Jayden Forde stepped up when it counted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Jim getting chest pains to a hospital bed in 90 minutes— PJ hears about the race against time that changed everything thanks to Critical and volunteer Edward Walsh For mor info on Critical see criticalcharity.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ted Dineen about how anglers who break the rules can hurt swans on Cork's Lough. They also chat about the swan characters that rule Cork's favorite waters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ wonders if we could get a fraction of the heatwave on the Continent and also hears about dangers in Spain and Turkey from the weather there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ian who says clamping is being enforced in an area traditionally used by sports fans in the Turners X area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that while a lot of us can eventually muddle through the housing crisis, those living in fear of violence don't have that option from Deborah O'Flynn manager at OSS Cork. Need help? OSS is on 1800 497497 and that's open 9-5pm Mon-Fri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sharon who took her daughter to Dua Lipa over the weekend and was blown away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears why form Anne Hartnett, Principal St Paul’s Special School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are taskforces an obstacle or a help to getting things done? Mobile Saunas and coffee trucks face new rules. People in Cork are building real rockets and flying them! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri Jul 27th to Tue Jul 1st there's heaps of Rory goodness in town centring on Gallagher's Bar MacCurtain St, John and Ciarán from Rory Gallagher legacy band Shin Kickers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We didn't know until a few days ago that there are literally rockets being built in Cork by people as a hobby! Proper ones! But there you go. PJ finds out more from Darren Moynihan of UCC Rocketry & Space Exploration Society Instagram @uccrocketrysociety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.