Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears about dangerous flood driving and new style zebra crossings, learns how Nickey needs a double lung transplant, chats to Deirdre who played music in Dublin Castle for our new First Citizen. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Deirdre Moynihan from "Moynihan" who played in Dublin Castle last night. See also here and here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe from the Corks 96FM Newsroom about the exhibition which brings home the housing crisis More details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Elisa whose new book "Baby Trex and Sadie" helps kids understand other kids who step up to caring duties. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nickey Flood needs a double lung transplant, PJ talks to his mum Nicola about the agonizing wait. To support Nickey see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Roos Demol from Recruit Refugees Ireland who says we must find ways to tap the skills the country so badly needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John tells PJ that we need an immigration policy that boosts the country's skills, and is humane for successful and unsuccessful asylum seekers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne about the behavior of motorists in the floods and to Ken Perrott of the Corks 96FM Street Fleet and Cllr John Maher about the way drivers are ignoring the new style Zebra crossings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks about what Boycott, Divest, Sanction would mean for Ireland and how people can support it. Omar speaks in Cork City Hall from 7pm to 9pm and you can get tickets ,which are free, on Eventbrite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the women who started the Michael Tea Higgins Tea Cosy craze. Susan Banks of Not Just Hats now has Catherine Connol-Tea, a cosy for our new First Citizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Pamela Fraher of RTE Investigates about a case that will feature on RTE Investigates tonight. "First Conviction" airs tonight at 9.35 on RTÉ One, and the final episode of the companion podcast is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dave O'Brien, President of the CBA and Patrick Leader of Cork favorite Leaders Menswear on North Main St. who both say it's time for the government to shoulder a bit of the burden of looking after a city that generates so much revenue for the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Deneka who faces homelessness after leaving her house in Belgium to care for her dying mother, finds out what the new City Centre Wardens who start work today will be doing, hears why Cork will be full of Santas on cycles. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear about the fascinating journey of DJ Mejmi (violin and vinyl!) and the high-stakes producer competition where local DJ have just one hour to create a track from samples for a chance at a €500 career boost! It's all part of shaking up Corks night time scene Daragh Veale, Chair Of Electronic Music Council tells PJ. Look out for Coffee House Lates Nov 27th & 28th Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

PJ catches up with Michael, the beloved Baldy Barber, as he hangs up the scissors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the lowdown on the Cork Santa Cycle, from RJD's Connie Wiseman where 500 adults trade their regular clothes for festive suits and pedal 7km to spread cheer and raise vital funds for Pieta House! Sun Dec 7th 6.30pm outside Goldbergs Sign up here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photographer Norman McCluskey shares with PJ his pure joy and planning behind "Headlands: Images of West Cork," his stunning collection that seeks out the authenticity and emotion of the Irish coastline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Down by Izz Café on George's Quay, there's a new mural of Hind Rajab marking the suffering in Palestine. PJ finds out more about who she was from artist Blanca Cabrera Rice whose own background makes her passionate about human rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hogweed destroys your skin, knotweed destroys your house and floods destroy our cities. Peter Dowdall, gardener and designer may have answers for all three he tells PJ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the options to finance a house remodel from Joey Sheehan of mymortgages.ie and gets some tips on cutting payments as well Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After rushing home to care for her dying mother, Deneka now faces eviction from the only home her family of five has known, just six weeks before Christmas, she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to John Riordan, chairman, about the decision that lead a humble Club tweet to get 1.2m views Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ireland gets ready for a new President, PJ chats to Graham Clifford about meeting President Higgins as part of the Sanctuary Runners group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliona Barnes, Director Of Cork Business Association talks to PJ about the new Cork City Centre Wardens who started work today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Billy Kelleher about changes he says are vital to the future of the party, hears Oran tell us how we can help kids with Type I Diabetes, talks science with Cork's telly science star Kathriona Devereux. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.