Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul talks to Maire, mum of Levi who raised money to repair a damage playground and to Grace who started a bracelet business at 8  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you spot a rip tide? What are the rules around drinking and swimming? Will the river be freezing even in this weather? Paul Byrne finds out from Michael Livingstone ,Sea Safety Advisor at Crosshaven RNLI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Lynn Kirkham who created the sculpture and is heartbroken Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the population expands, medical card eligibility rises and older docs retire we need to train up young students Paul hears from Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, a Glanmire GP, and medical director of the ICGP   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne asks if the ban on HHC vapes will work, hears from two Cork lads running 7 cities in 7 days for cancer research, asks if hot priests on Insta is the answer to empty pews. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears Mary Hayes from Women's Aid breaks down intimate relationship abuse—from gaslighting to lovebombing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colum McCormack Crowe opens up to Paul Byrne about kicking the bottle, finding clarity, and what one year sober has truly meant for his life, his relationships—and his future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Boo Boo Oopsie who hosts a mad night of lip sync and other gaming fun from 7-10pm tonight in the Pav Bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.