Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Shane Clavin of Fastrack Into Technology ( FIT.ie ) which offers a great, different way to be being a techie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Murphy never met his granddad who died of lung cancer and recently sold a car to Corks 96FM Radiothon hero Barry Looney, so he decided to do 4Peaks4Cancer in 48 hours he tells PJ Coogan. See also @4Peaks4Cancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of us in 96FM got it in the feels when we saw that Aoife made doggy treats with her own hands and created treat bags for any dog passing her house to mark what would have been Skyler's birthday so PJ just had to talk to her to get the beautiful back story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a fascinating story behind how an American tycoon created the Lavender Festival Niamh Ní Dhrisceoil tells PJ but now the islanders run it with treats like Lavender Gin and Lavender honey. See also here https://capeclearlavender.com/the-second-annual-cape-clear-lavender-festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmer Dinny Galvin highlighted that farm buildings have no Eircode which can cost crucial time in an accident. He figured out a solution with Gary from Loc8 and they tell PJ how it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Is Missing Kei and has launched a phenomenal social media and email campaign to try and find him. Pictures and contact details here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1621359964760057/?multi_permalinks=4568436520052372&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&__cft__[0]=AZYKyZU5yKc-U0oVBvxNaz42aKIk2CYH4nrlvaGdIFhll_FFve89K_EpC6sekMO-qSc6UgETP4QPv8x2IQtVs4gsI0IWR3W0JRDN_haj2mLjm1IuJBq...

We love a good news story and random acts of kindness. PJ hears from Lisa about a man who bought buns for all the exam students in Tesco Douglas to cheer them up and from Frances who was helped by a man called Colm when she needed a hand in SuperValu Carrigaline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With tickets.ie closing a lot of very valuable festivals need a bit of a hand says Ken O'Flynn TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin is known for his YouTube videos about reimagining Cork and PJ talks to him about the sad news of a low renovation grant uptake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about the overnight raid on an ATM in Little Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes call on the driving test wait list that the RSA can't seem to get on top of, hears different views on new EU taxes on imports, talks to the woman who met Katie Taylor while out on a walk. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls with some saying they will be good for the environment, others saying it will create hardship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon tells PJ that kids buy treats for parties and Communions and just to cheer up a meeting with friends and now they'll lose that with new EU taxes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Holly Davis who is making a name for herself in Texas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Lisa B who is with Castlelyons G4MO about why it's growing from strength to strength. For more details see Castlelyons LGFA Page here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how Niamh O'Mahony was out with her Glanmire Walkers & Talkers group, saw a load of big trucks, wondered what was going on and ended up talking to the great Katie herself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how to shop around for the best deal and how to prep yourself for applying to another lender from Joey Sheehan from mymortgages.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that after being told her football days were over, MaryRose Shanahan bypassed surgery, built a thriving sports-recovery business, and made it back onto the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ger Hyland from The IRHA who says it's ridiculous the list is moving in the wrong direction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Effy who is on holiday in Portugal and was able to help out when a man had an epileptic incident and she says it's a skill everyone should have Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Séamus Smith about the strike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the steps behind the long sentence related to the murder of Noel Kirwan and the attempted murder of James Gately from Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a controversial Cork v Limerick game, learns why Craig keeps up the tradition of his nan Kathleen during the Eucharistic Procession, learns what its like to serve as an Irish Navy officer. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks about a great place to check out with Sinead Corkery one of the organizers of the Millstreet Busking Festival and Sheena Crowley of Crowley's Music who will have a pop up shop there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Marie about how the book brings to life serving for the Navy from the different personalities each ship has to the terror of being asked to cross the Atlantic in a wooden craft ending in a feeling of triumph declaring mission accomplished. He also talks to Mary who says she really came to appreciate those who serve on a trip to Lourdes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...