Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

As tens of thousands of people are killed in the unrest in Iran, it's a worrying time for Jasmin who has family there, Paul hears Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Neven who drives a 48 tonne train and drops in on a shop that makes 75,000 pies a year in "Neven Maguire's English Food Tour" See here on RTE Player or RTE One Wednesdays at 8.30pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Órla O'Donovan about the Grammys where the music was pumping and the political temperature was soaring too over the current ICE operations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Helen, manager at Liskennet Farm, who harnesses the unique qualities of horses to help kids with special needs and he also talks to Michael Hegarty, CEO St. Joseph's Foundation, who run the farm and are opening a new centre in Charleville this year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Áine from The Harp Bar who says business and government need to help out bars before we lose a unique part of our culture. Mentioned in this call: The Lipsync Battle 2026 in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery (missing.ie) EUR5 a ticket + Special Guest Andrew Harte from 8 till late with DJ Deano The Harp Bar 28.2.26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Paul talks to Pat Falvey of Blarney Brewing Company who is moving heaven and earth to keep prices down as the global giants keep pushing up their prices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo joins Paul to recount the terrifying moment a stranger followed her to her car and tried to get in and why constant vigilance pays in public places Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Kenneth O'Flynn TD who has asked City Council to re-examine how the Active Travel plan is implemented in the hope trees in Farranree might be saved. He also talks to Laura who chaired a meeting last night and to Margaret who has been very active in getting support for the campaign to save the trees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP about the obvious need to have checkpoints to crack down on the rising level of people driving after taking drugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears a mum's call for for fair playgrounds, talks to the Corkman with a submarine, chats with Brendan Canty & Jamie The King Forde as we hope for their film "Christy" to get an award. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Jack O’Sullivan about the Granary which helped kickstart the foodie culture in Midleton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul gets all the tips and hacks to make splash on Holy Communion Day without breaking the bank from Claire Dilworth of Cinderella's Closet and Dave O'Connor of suits.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Brendan and Jamie as the film "Christy", set in Cork's Northside goes from strength to strength Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Lego enthusiast Gary Kirwan talks Lego love and this Sunday's Cork Brick show event in the Radisson to Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to John Kearney who uses a submarine to find out our maritime history and help others discover it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Shaun Holly, STEM Coordinator Kinsale Community School, and students Ella & Grace on their Young Scientist project tracking if pupils binge-consumed online content at home to make up for pouches introduction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret tells Paul Byrne that some kids need to run or have other play to calm down after school because they are neurodiverse. She wants to see West Cork have a great play area and explains her plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cork climbs the league of congested cities, there has been talk of a congestion charge to use the city centre. Paul Byrne heard what people had to say when Damien Sreenan from the 96FM Newsdesk took to the streets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Eoin from The Buachaills band about the loading and parking rules that make life hell for entertainers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne looks into why Flood Forecasts are not made public, asks if you feel pressurized to tip, hears Kinsale will be Fab Four crazy this weekend. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Danny and Amelia and their teacher Brian Kenny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Patrick Ryan organizer of the Kinsale Beatles Festival which happens this weekend. See also kinsalebeatlesfest.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Crossy who spoke to John Bishop ahead of the release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Cllr Colm Kelleher about the long wait to get repairs done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Mary who went on hunger strike and says the government press statement about help for survivors is a poor show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.