Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne talks to spider researcher Keith Lyons about the so-called "Zombie Spiders" in Cavan/Fermanagh and to C103's Ken Tobin who has a surprising phobia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kate Higgins, UCC SU Ents Officer and Shauna Rose, Yoga Instructor, about a new kind of student event as more Gen Zs shun drinking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Cork girl at heart Caroline Rushe of My Crazy Life fame who is bringing a line-dancing fun night popular in the UK to Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to heart-broken mum Christine Kavanagh and to harm reduction activist Bernard O Hehir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kate Gaynor of thepainthub.ie who is getting behind our campaign to Make Pana Colorful Again, inspired by Kevin Rob Collins TikTok videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU about the fears of drivers facing stone attacks and anti-social behavior Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Nick and Scott about a scary overnight incident on the Cork-Dublin Motorway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears how horses cheer up patients and kids struggling at schools, how learning sewing makes you body proud, how learning a trade levels up your life to see the world. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne learns about how Madeline works as a honeytrapper, finding cheating spouses and partners. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trade will level up your life if you can't get started on building your life Ryan Kelly tells Paul Byrne. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Coleman turned his life around after getting caught with €70,000 worth of heroin and tells Paul Byrne he is so grateful for the opportunities he got to turn his life around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Jennifer Fitzpatrick who says ridiculous clothes size systems should not make people miserable, they need to learn how to alter and sew to make them fit the wonderful body they live in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Pamela whose sister's life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with PSP, a rare illness that makes movement difficult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Sandra who heads up Hairy Henry which cheers up hospital patients and kids who have difficulty in school with visits from horses and other animals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears from Cllr Peter Horgan chair of the city council committee that deals with roads who wants decisions driven by data, especially on road accidents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Drennan, a journalist, was one of the most tragic victims of the carnage on our roads, Paul Byrne speaks to his three heart-broken aunts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Cian who took the call from LA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Orla about the Grammys and some other showbiz news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Elaine about her daughter Alannah, who is campaigning for vital kit for those with brain tumors and and brain injuries. Knowing she's helping make Ireland's first robotic MRI a reality is such a boost to Alannah. https://www.beaumontfundraising.ie/donate quote the robotic MRI and mention "Elaine" or "Alannah" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne takes calls on the threats and dangers faced by city bus drivers, chats to Cork's Cian Ducrot who just won a Grammy, hears how Alannah's kids keep her going as she fights a brain tumor and tries to get a high tech MRI for Ireland. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Trevor Fitzgerald the man behind the Honda 50 Charity Run about the Nifty Fifties, how easy they are to maintain and how he got the idea for the charity run. The event happens 1030am on Mar 8th at the The Kilumney Inn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats with Flicky from Howe Hill Flowers who says the boom in nostalgia and natural flowers for brides means she has a busy diary for her family business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Dog Behaviorist Nanci Creedon who worries the friendly independent small vet with a heart will soon be gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats to Mick Finn who says the amount of half-completed projects and promises shows that local TDs aren't taking Cork seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to John Garvey who is just 19 and has started a new company Ace The Leaving Cert which he says has a different approach to the multi-task overload students face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.