Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

On the Opinion Line, Paul Byrne was joined by Damien Sreenan from 96FM News, who reported on an event organised by the 3rd year UCC students in Sports Studies & PE who got together with the Irish Wheelchair Association and the UCC Mardyke Arena to host a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major shortage of doctors in Cork - we ask what’s the solution...A crane driver tell us about life high in the sky, Nicotine pouches, are they more dangerous than cigarettes & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr. Ken O'Flynn joined Paul Byrne on the Opinion line to raise he issue of OnlyFans influencers not paying tax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne was joined by Dr. Cllr John Sheehan and Tess Maguire to express their views on Conor McGregor's visit to the Whitehouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Opinion line, Paul Byrne caught up with Dr. Cllr John Sheehan to discuss the GP shortage in Ireland and how its affecting nearly every household. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the Patrick St Leprechaun, hears how Gerry left Cork for a bit of work on the sites and ended up running a beloved Irish Bar, discovers plans for a national stout museum in Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Caoimhe who wants to run events without screens. See also @unplugandconnectireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Adam O'Brien why he is holding a meeting in the Roundy Sun Mar 16th to try and get things started See also @irishstoutmuseum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from William O'Connell, Chef at the Killumney Inn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry tells PJ about leaving Cork for a bit of work only to end up running one of the area's most famous Irish bars and winning "Irishman Of The Year", taking the title from an Albanian! It's a heck of story... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Francis who emailed the show to call for a ban on foxhunting in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Damien Sreenan from The Cork's 96FM Newsroom who visited the National Esports Centre in the South Mall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jonathan who is living in a caravan in Cobh because he cannot afford the rents on apartments despite having a job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Gerry one of the two Leprechauns often seen on Patrick St about the new pitch licensing system in Cork City Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan talks to Ken Perrott of the Corks 96FM Street Fleet who is up in Cork Airport, chats with Paul who has been down in the street asking people who they celebrate St Patrick's Day and has a lineup of all the smaller St Patrick's Festival Events going on as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

   Micheal Martin meets Donald Trump - how do you think the Taoiseach got on...“I’ll stick ya” - Michael was threatened with a needle - by a 14 year old..Having the chats - do you like it or do you just want a quiet haircut & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears all the tea from FM104's Crossy who was at the Teddy Swims/Cian Ducrot concert last night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael was told by his niece Katie that if he ever needed a kidney donation she'd be there for him. Years later she came good as a live donor. PJ chats to both on World Kidney Day. See also ika.ie/worldkidneyday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Brian McEvoy from The Hitmix on Corks 96FM (8 to midnight) is on a movie marathon to watch all the films that made our culture. Can you help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with top architect Dermmot Bannon about what improvements are trending and about how to get an expert consultation for just €125 which will be donated to Simon see riaisimonopendoor.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirsty Blake Knox of The Irish Independent has been exploring the idea of silent salons with no small talk and gossip to wreck your head, Opinion Line producer Paul Byrne asked people in salons what they thought and we talk to Pamela Morrisey of Sobe Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent at the Irish Sun and discusses the visit to the White House with callers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael from Salvagem who says between threats, banging on his premises and general thuggery businesses need more support from street hooligans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid 19 - five years on - callers remember how they came to terms with very strange times... What would we do if Belvelly Bridge suddenly wasn’t there..  Communion Days are coming - how much cash do you put in the card & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Joe Seward who was in Cheltenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.