Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears more from Justine who runs Cork Flower Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan hears how Farranree residents defended the trees they grew up with, chatted about the best horror films and why we terrify ourselves watching them, learns who Ketamine is flooding Cork and destroys people who use it. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets all the details of a fab festival celebrating Spring, the coming of bright days, Irish culture and the culture of those who have moved here from Liam Mullaney of the Myo Café Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats about great horror movies to psychologist Katie Evans who also looks at why we like being scared. Katie will be in Cyprus Avenue this Sun Jan 25th see more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up on the latest trends from Sheena from Sheena's Boutique and Nigel O'Sullivan from Louis Copeland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to UCC's John Twomey who is leading the infowar against AI Deepfakes because laws alone will never be enough to tackle this new hazard. You can find their free 10-minute guide at UCC.ie/deepfakes   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ger who calls on people to give St Paul's a special birthday present by going to their Valentine's Ball or helping with sponsorship. See here St Pauls Special Needs School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to addiction counsellor Michael Guerin and drug awareness activist Bernard O'Hehir about the risks many on the drugs are not even aware of that have tragic and embarrassing consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne live on location as shocked residents protested the removal of trees from Knockpogue Ave and Knockfree Ave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorcha Corcoran, editor of the Sunday Times Nationwide Property Price Guide, tells PJ where the hotspots are, what kind of houses buyers like and more. See also thesundaytimes.com/Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ciara from the Ballyhooly Rd who has been campaigning for drivers to slow down for the sake of kids and elderly and asks her if the city council's move to consult areas about cutting speed limits to 30 kilometres per hour is the victory she has been waiting for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Space Journalist Leo Enright about the Northern Lights and whether more are on the way and to Sharon who captured stunning photos in Glanmire about the technique she used. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears about the Knockpogue& Knockfree Ave cycle lane protest, discusses Joe Mason's '2025 Traffic Mismanagement Awards,' learns how to write crime fiction. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Armands Ceimers from The Mulligan Room in Macroom, who shares how he’s backing local Tidy Towns volunteers with fresh baking all year round, and shining a light on the work that keeps towns welcoming for business and tourism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Ian Revins on why yoga is a game-changer for both body and mind right now, and why yoga works even if you’re not ‘flexible’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats with Joe Carey who previews the 16th Ballincollig Winter Music Festival and what’s in store this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to writer Kevin Doyle who reveals how Cork’s streets, voices, and edge shape his brand of thriller writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Lisa Lingane who explains how simple get-togethers are making a big difference to loneliness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Niamh Barry about her gift for documenting life as it is, and what makes a great photograph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats with Drinkaware’s Dearbhla O’Brien who gives simple strategies for staying alcohol-free through January’s hard stretch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Deirdre and Rachel who are protesting as Council crews move into fell beloved trees. He also talks to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald on the issue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Joe Mason who provides a painfully funny look at how traffic went from bad to absurd, with Joe’s top ‘winners’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears about the boost to trade and mood from High Visibility Policing, learns laws proven to work in the UK and Australia to make roads safer, hears how a group of schoolgirls stopped Brigitte Macron for a photo and she obliged. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul catches up with Catriona Twomey beloved for her work in Cork with those needing food and shelter after her recent mini-stroke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne finds out what it's like to have lived a life in the security industry from Jess O'Sullivan from AOS Security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.