Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Caroline Faherty of the ISPCA about a case that began with a call from people concerned about animal welfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday Togher Guards treated some kids with challenges to an accelerated police academy and they got the certs to prove it. PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe who was there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Brian of the Boothouse Bar who went to see a Liverpool match and ended up being on the News in Holland as a sports pundit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul asks the people of Cork the small wins that make them happy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From fatal crash delays to Gardaí sleeping in cars, Padraig Harrington of the Garda Representative Association tells PJ Coogan about how the current setup is putting us all at risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade who calls out the people who videoed a drowning man instead of rescuing him during the week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Satchwell - an Opinion Line interview is played for the jury at his trial for murder..A fishy tale - a huge Tarpon caught in Cork in the 80s - Derek wants to rehome it.. 25 special kids are made a Garda for a day & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Michael Doyle from The Irish Sun said that PJ's 40 minute 2017 interview with Richard Stachwell featured in court evidence. This is a chance to hear it again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Martin who runs walking tours in Cobh and Cork and explains that a good tour makes something fresh and connected out of the familiar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to founder Edel Lena Mickela Marples who explains the global phenomenon of Besties walking clubs and what will happen if you join the new Cork Bestie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ looks at the love for Thunderbolts and talks to FM104's Crossy who spoke with Julia about the film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Derek who has taken over a stuffed tarpon, a member of the Carp family, that was famous in its day in the 80s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the latest startling developments from David Nelligan of Radio Kerry News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Orla that she's delighted with her mid-life pivot to become an Emergency Medical Technician Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ checks the weekend ahead with guru Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supt Finbarr O'Sullivan tells PJ all about the day they have laid on for kid warriors braving illness showing them their future will be brighter and could include being a First Responder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Science advocate Kathriona Devereux who is thrilled with the solar panels she installed and the money she has saved. He also chats to Mark O'Donoghue of Southern Solar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Michael Doyle of the Irish Sun that yesterday was a day of the jury hearing media interviews including our own 2017 interview with Richard Satchwell You can hear THAT interview here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily, a West Cork mum shares her frustration as her daughter’s dream of joining An Garda Síochána hangs in the balance — all because of an 11-month wait for a driving test although there is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel now. See also Southern Star interview here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traffic chaos - again - is it the roads - or is it bad driving.. Tenant in Situ - an idea that clearly works - so why shut it down..Living my dreams - you only have one life, says footballer Charlie & lots more   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if The Last of Us was set in Cork? Filmmaker Jay Woodard brought that vision to life in his fan film, The Last Echo and tells PJ about it.  Watch it here https://youtu.be/x1C8Q8w7uZM?si=OMyPtQqQy34HQkJv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gay Card isn’t just a ticket to style—it’s a statement of solidarity Konrad Im of Gay Project Cork and Eoin Murphy of Red Church Mens Formalwear tell PJ  For more see here  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Cork’s nights be about more than last calls and quiet streets? Dr Charlotte Berkery thinks so she tells PJ Coogan See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how the baffling Spanish power cuts hit the lives of Brónagh, Donal and of Charlie Hourigan who is a Corkonian working as a soccer player in Barcelona. (To see more about Charlie's life in Barça see here ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Johnston of Simon tells PJ of a key finding from their report Home Truths  For more see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.