Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Geraldine Bass tells PJ Verdant Troupe took a new twist on a drama group to help people find confidence , friendships and a bold new way to celebrate its heritage through historic animations in costume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free-book schemes help, but laptops, uniforms, food and transport are leaving many parents financially stretched David Malone CEO Irish League of Credit Unions tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As St Augustine’s closes, Padraig O'Sullivan TD says a unique treasure built from Corks most precious possessions must stay in the County and Dave, whose father's medal is in a chalice agrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets a brilliant explanation about how Floridians handle stifling weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks Brian O’Leary, Uisce Eireann Operations Manager, what the prolonged dry spell means for Cork’s water supply—and the everyday changes that could help prevent restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn about figures he got for the turnaround time for empty Council properties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paul, the Incident Commander at last nights Camden Fort Fire, hears how Cairo2Cork's Nivene finds ways to keep the business on the road, does a mindfulness exercise with Blanca. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats Love Island to Laura from the Bishopstown Bar who is helping organize their Love Island Final Night Mon Jul 27th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blanca Pajas tells PJ why checking out of your thoughts—and tuning into raw physical sensations—is the ultimate tool for breaking the stress cycle. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe beat the odds to get a place in one of the world's most prestigious drama schools, the London School of Music Theatre, now her friends launching a viral campaign to get her there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with James who is meeting with lawmakers to try and change how inheritances are taxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nivene Sadick tells PJ how she is bouncing back after the Paul St Food Plaza closed, opens up about the vulnerability of asking for help, her unique Egyptian-Ballyphehane roots, and her race to secure a permanent home for her business. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John O'Callaghan from Dog Advocacy Ireland tells PJ he welcomes a tightening of the law but we could still go further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Lisa Murphy as the Chit Chat group hits its second birthday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul tells PJ how close Crosshaven came to the gorse fire setting buildings on fire and causing widespread smoke damage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Emer Stafford who volunteers to clean up other peoples junk left behind at Whitebay (near Whitegate) and she tells PJ that in the last few years people even leave behind "fast fashion" towels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dena O’Donovan from O'Donovan's Hotel Clonakilty about her fear that crazy parking will cause a tragedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about last night's fire being investigated as suspected arson and also an assault in Blackpool. Cllr Audrey Buckley then tells PJ about what Crosshaven people are looking at going forward to reduce the risk of harm from gorse fires.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sean, who says a roof is just a start for people and ignoring complex needs is not fair and makes the area unsafe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Terry Shannon who is in favor of rezoning 42 acres in Douglas which has many residents furious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a plan to zone 48 acres for housing in Maryborough Hill Douglas, hears Wellington Road residents want more supports for vulnerable people in the area, learns how to watch for the International Space Station over the next few nights. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Moore from Astronomy Ireland tells PJ how to get the times when the ISS space station can be seen and how to get the most from it. He also chats about their Warping Space And Time Lecture event tonight more details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen France and George Townend join PJ for a hilarious chat about turning car parts and fine silk into Cork’s most unique art show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern parenting inspired Conor to create a Cork-based animation studio turning screen time back into playtime Conor tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After facing life-altering cystic fibrosis challenges during the pandemic, David Howard shares how he chose a career in golf to inspire kids facing the same diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.