Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne talks to Vicky Ryan mum of Mikayla Ryan who was on the Terence MacSwiney CC Young Scientist 2026 Bumblebee Project which is a unique communications board for non-verbal people. He also talks to Phil O'Flynn, principal of the college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in November Deirdre told us how her Daughter Emily and herself had to get up early, have breakfast away from home every day and walk 1km because she never got the schoolbus to be promised. She tells Paul Byrne that today is Emily's birthday and the good news, she now has a schoolbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks can we improve rush hours with some rules on roadworks, discovers that Vision Boards help you get what you want, learns January is the peak time to find a new love. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Crossy about the movie dropping in cinemas this weekend: GIANT heartwarming drama about the bond between legendary Irish trainer Brendan Ingle and the flamboyant Prince Naseem Hamed as they rise from a Sheffield gym to global stardom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mike The Farmer, Cork's Lego hero who says the Smart Bricks are controversial because kids will use their imagination less Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mairéad Loughman of Love HQ to find out what makes for a turn on and what gives the ick! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Órla O'Dononvan who looks forward to the new series but has a bone to pick with some of the choices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Mary Jane O'Regan that we're learning more and more about how important collagen is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vision Boards help you remember and commit to things you want in your life Lauren Maples tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Vicky, the proud mum of Mikayla who is in the Young Scientists with Reece Morey and Alex McKee this year for Bumblebee a communication system for non-verbal kids or seniors with dementia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcy tells PJ that Don O'Leary did so much for Cork running the Life Centre that it's only fair we name our latest bridge after him. More information on naming the bridge here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Cllr Peter Horgan, Chair of the Transport Committee, about listener suggestions for reducing traffic chaos during roadworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets a roundup of roads hit by black ice and then gets tips from Darren Mullane from the Darren Mullane School of Motoring about driving in black ice and finds some of the tips you hear are not always right! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how Cork will have a taxi service catering to women, learns that a job investigating crime can prep you for challenges in other jobs, discovers what happens in a Father Ted meet. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah tells PJ about all the savings and looks at some of the newest, trendiest trends in travel bargains as well. See also thetravelexpert.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ciaran Prior who pivoted from working CSI for the Guards to helping others unleash their potential through motivational speeches and coaching. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Peter Phillips co-founder of tedfest.org about what will happen during this year's fest which happens Mar 5th weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darrel is running in the London Marathon to raise money for CUH Mental Health Services. Ger O'Brien, the well known EFT therapist is helping. PJ talks to both about how January can be a key time for mental health. They are also holding an event in the Castle Hotel Macroom this Sat Jan 10th at 8PM featuring a talk on helping your mental health, quiz and DJ. Tix EUR15 available from Darren on +353 8...

Gareth Crudden of Kingsbridge Hospital tells PJ about how getting treatment up North paid for by the HSE works. See also kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanne Geary of MyHome.ie talks to PJ about the findings of their latest report into property prices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Emanuela Negura of LadyCab.ie which is coming to Cork soon and indeed is looking for drivers here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sarah Harte of The Irish Examiner who has been writing about the extra steps women take to feel safe in a taxi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel about what we can expect today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out what Paul Montgomery's plans are for the famous Wilton Bar, talks to Dr Dearbhaile Collins whose work is featured on RTE's Any Given Day tonight, learns Roz Purcell's favorite walks in Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Droney talks recovery, fatherhood, and the road to healing to PJ which he captured in a unique exhibition opening in Aye Bar on Anglesea St on Fri Jan 9th. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.