Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

After the Taoiseach said over the weekend that building a new prison with around 300 spaces in Rathmore Road might be the only option the government has, Thomas Gould TD reminds PJ of what was promised to locals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to motor expert Nadia Adan about new AI tools that could help us win back the battle on road safety. You can see more of Nadia on @officialnadia_adan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Patria who was well happy with Saturday's gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan looks back on Saturday's game with 96FM's GAA Correspondent Finbarr McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to proud dad Patrick whose new daughter Caragh went viral after proud aunty Ciara showed her off in her Cork Colors on Saturday. See pic here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from a mum in a house with divided match day loyalties, chats to Theo's mum who doesn't let hearing impairment check his love of music, talks to Rory Gallagher's nephew and guitarist Jacques Stotzem as we head into a month of Rory Gallagher love. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cork Airport gets on the Rory Gallagher Trail with the main road being renamed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, PJ chats to Rory's nephew Eoin and guitarist Jacques Stotzem about a month of Rory love this June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the powerhouse trio turning Palestinian flavours and Irish hospitality into real-world support Sat Jun 7th. See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dakota Collins of Knight Riders MCC talks to PJ about their Charity Rock Night, honoring grandmother Nelly—and why bikes, music, and community matter in the fight against dementia. Castle Inn Glanmire Sat Jun 7th 7pm Door donations go to North Cork Dementia Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Kane from FM104 goes deep with PJ into the surprising and aggressive breakdown of the Trump-Musk alliance, asking what it means for power, policy, and their empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Sheila Deegan about a great day's events See cruinniu https://cruinniu.gov.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Marian whose little Theo is now a maestro of music after being born with no hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of TravelExtra who has the full scoop on when we'll be free of waiting in line with those hated tiny bottles of shampoo! See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone is talking about ditching the massive wait for a driving test by taking it in the Republic of Georgia instead. Last night, RTE's Prime Time went there and Conor Wilson tells PJ it was full of surprises. See also Prime Time  on RTÉ Player or RTE.ie/primetime . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planning a day out at a Cork beach? Don't get caught short! Eoin from Cork Beo tells PJ has compiled the ultimate list of Cork beach conveniences.  If you want to check it out see here   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cork and Limerick prepare to clash in a monumental hurling match Deirdre tells PJ about a house divided! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leona Macken - I’m just a mammy, she says - but she’s as tough and determined as they come.. Richard Satchwells lies.. Scoil Iosagain say - you gave us a class - you can’t just say now its not happening & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr William O'Leary tells PJ that the HSE does not have the capacity to be offering Cross Border Surgeries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sam Beamish about the cycle event we all love that helps the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and Four Lions Clubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Josie and Barbaire who are taking part in the global March To Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Cork's hope for the Rose, Nancy Lehane who comes from Meelin, Ireland's highest village! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmel O’Regan shares how a seasonal pop-up school book shop became a permanent safe haven for local families in Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feargal Hurley, Principal of Scoil Íosagáin Farranree tells PJ they did all the planning, met all the conditions but were still left empty handed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midleton College Head Girl Alice explains to PJ Coogan how Ireland’s exam system holds back students who learn differently. See Alice's book "Thoughts From A Teenage Mind" (Pegasus) here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caught up in the CervicalCheck problems, Leona Macken did all the right things but still was left battling cancer. The HSE has apologised and now she works to help others.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.