Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ takes calls on regenerating Cork by a hotel tax, leans how Matthew used AI to survey 3,000 pubs to find the best prices on Guinness, explores if there really is such a thing as BFF. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peach Vintage is always rewriting the retail rulebook and they're doing it again Katie tells PJ by turning Cork’s favorite coffee shops into one-day-only fashion destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Gabriel joins PJ to explain why dozens of bikers are strapping Easter eggs to their chrome for the loudest BUMBELance charity run in Cork. Sat Mar 28th 12Noon Riders Meet Applegreen Ballincollig 1pm Ride to Mills, Ballyvourney with escort by the Guards where family fun day happens at 2pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mark O'Donoghue about his tremendously successful project to get people moving and his search for volunteers to help with that. Contact him on cyclingforallcork@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cian Ó Nialáin from the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group who is telling people a lot about how whales live today 5.30pm in Myros Wood House and they will also be looking for a bit of help to find out even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks it through with Tanya Sweeney from the Indo. Do women do friendship better than men? Does the stage of life count? What do you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mortgage Coach Joey Sheehan explains to PJ why people associate it with a lot of paperwork and how you can avoid most of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Rob Carroll who campaigns tirelessly for an end to the problems. See also petition here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Matthew Cortland who created the project for more transparency in prices and hopes to tackle other prices soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Sreenan from the 96FM newsroom found out what people really think of the measures announced yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Shane O'Callaghan who says that a properly created tax would empower Councillors to fund projects that would help everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears what people think of the government package to ease fuel prices, learns that outdoor seating for eateries in Cobh is being cut back, chats with Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson's Farm in advance of his Mar 31st Everyman show. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cars & Coffee is the new trend in classic/vintage cars and Paul is running a Coastal Cars 'n' Coffee In Aid Of The Irish Cancer Society Sun Mar 29th 1am at Bunnyconnellan Car Park Myrtleville  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Patricia who traced her dad's family only after he died and met all the relatives he could have met. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaleb's coming to Cork and we're all excited. PJ chats to him about how he got into farming and how he's liking travelling the world. An Evening With Kaleb Cooper is at The Everyman on Mar 31st and tickets are moving fast you can still get some at everymancork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tony Cullinane who explains about his meeting in Boston on Patricks Day to get some momentum behind the link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lillian raises sheep and also brings them to help ease loneliness in nursing homes but her flock suffered a dog attack and she's heartbroken she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Matthew who was one of the investigators about their excitement at capturing what appears to be the voice of a girl long since dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Lockdown we've all learned to love outdoor seating for pubs and restaurants, so why are they being taken away in Cobh, Angelo wants to know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve asks PJ why Cork keeps digging up the same roads instead of planning for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Hauliers boss Ger Hyland who says that they would have liked more but for the time being it will keep the peace between truckers and government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Herlihy who runs several Centra stores tells PJ that the fuel spike caused by Operation Epic Fury comes on top of other pressures that could see vulnerable small stores in trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how Douglas rallied to clean off racist graffiti within hours, talks to the robotics team from St Francis College in Rochestown, hears a passionate plea from air entrepreneur Pádraig Ó Céidigh for a transatlantic flight from Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to former Aer Arann CEO Pádraig Ó Céidigh about the intense competition with Ryanair on the Cork-Dublin route in the 2000s and hears a passionate call from him to create a Transatlantic service which he says is very doable. See the story of his battle with Ryanair on Turbulence - The Story of Ryanair available on RTE Player here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

PJ talks to the lads from the team Live In Studio and gets a demo from Robot Borrowdyke of his skills. Want to help the lads? iDonate - Roco Robotics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.