Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Hut! Hut! Hut! PJ gets the scoop on a family fun day timed to land on Father's Day from Charles Washington of the Cork Admirals American Football Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Pádraig Rice TD who raised the issue of extra time for LC students living with dyslexia on the Dáil floor quoting Midleton College Head Girl Alice R Perk's powerful call on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to former journalist and rural noir novelist Cork's own Michelle McDonagh Live In Studio delving into the decision to go from reporting to writing books that explore dark family dramas and secrets. "Some Of This Is True" by Michelle McDonagh (Hachette) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne tells PJ Coogan about 10 year old Tara who won an award for staying cool, calm and collected when her dad had a turn and she took control and remembered mum's advice to think Eircode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ger the lollipop man from Bunscoil Mhuire Youghal wins the Munster Heat of Lollipop Man Of The Year, PJ talks to mums who love him, a fellow lollipop man who wishes him luck and to Sinead from Tonstix who run the comp. Vote for Ger here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Minister of State for Transport Jerry Buttimer about what we learned when the RSA were grilled by the Oireachtas Transport Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Garda Emmet Long who ran in his uniform for Little Blue Heroes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New rent pressure rules - Maire says they will almost certainly put her out of business... Carrots really are good for your eyes - so are eggs & peppers .. so tuck in…Sean Og o'Hailpin says this can be Corks year - but lets get the semi over first & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks about the changes in Rent Pressure Zones with Christopher O'Sullivan Minster of State at the Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Ní Mhurcú, Chair Irish Self Catering Federation, reveals to PJ how new rental rules could decimate Ireland's self-catering industry and leave small operators in the lurch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with former Cork captain Seán Óg Ó hAilpín to discuss the daring Arachas "26 Mountains to Mayo" charity climb and the inspiration behind it, the Cancer Fund For Children   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor John Nolan led the Re-MIND (Memory Investigation with Nutrition for Dementia) clinical trial and chats to PJ about the dramatic effect nutrition can have on helping and protecting your brain and eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinga Piotrowska reveals the behind-the-scenes whispers and on-screen chaos of the new Love Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Principal Seamus O’Connor who feels left down after so many commitments were given to expand education for autism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul took to the streets to check out what people think of the routes and the whole plan for our own Luas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cork East TD Noel McCarthy who has been campaigning for Cork to have its own passport printer to stop dashes to Dublin by people in emergencies by not just Corkonians but surrounding counties as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New rent controls - will they work - or will they make things worse… Another bank holiday - for St Colmcille - why not - we’re below the EU average anyway..Irish Baby Names - did you know Melissa could be a boys name by the way & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ looks ahead to the match with Trevor Welch from The Score on Corks 96FM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ remembers a tireless force for good and the community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Jimmy Kenny from Letterkenny, home of St Colmcille, about a July bank holiday in his honor. And it doesn't take long to find a Cork connection to the good Saint either! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious about your O'Mahony roots? Helen shares with PJ all the exciting details about this summer's can't-miss clan reunion in Cork. See also omahonysociety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Morgan Buckley about some of the beautiful authentic Irish names mums are choosing for their babies. Irish Baby Names by Féilim O'Connor, Morgan Buckley and Gavin Drea (Gill) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Julie Cronin from Wildlife Rescue Cork tell an uplifting story of unexpected courage by two girls and the fight to protect Cork's vulnerable creatures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Joe Lynch tells PJ there are critical issues with the current Ballincollig Luas route and urges changes are made before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Raynor of RD Canines in the light of the news that Ireland does not have a dog trained to find bodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.