Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Radoslaw Piskorski and his 5 year old son, Olivier, who climbed Carrauntoohil with his 10 year old brother, Alan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dan Dennehy, Club Secretary at Kanturk and District Trout Anglers, about a new electronic pollution alarm but asks is it enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Paul Byrne about the trial that convicted Noel Twomey after a savage boiling water attack and listens to Jackie talk after her triumph in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Magda who cooked up a storm for Pancake Tuesday but also celebrated Fat Thursday, a Polish tradition stuffed with creamy rich cakes that happens the Thursday before Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a report from Damien Sreenan from 96FM News from the annual pancake race in MacCurtain St Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Pat Buckley TD about an amendment to Coco's Law in the light of the AI nude deepfakes that have swept across the online world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paddy Comyn from DoneDeal about calls for alcohol interlocks to be imposed on drunk drivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how the Cork Fire Brigade never give up even when conditions are tough, talks to Paul McCarthy about the stunning results of Hello My Friend, finds out if Barry's Bootcamp it worth it now it's in Ireland. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Gaye Shortland on her books written in the Cork vernacular describing LGBT life in the 90s, a time of change in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Giorgia Anile of the Toy Library who says the match between toy and child is so important if you are trying to help development but trial-and-error without a toy library would bankrupt families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Chief Commissioner of the Irish Girl Guides is from Carrigaline. Aisling Claffey Healion is proud of the skills girls learn by taking part but, most of all, the life skills they gain through socializing, she tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From struggling with addiction to becoming a qualified therapist, Paul tells PJ how one simple greeting changed his life. HelloMyFriend is on in the Everyman Theatre on Sunday March 29th from 2–4pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trina tells PJ about John Hayes, her late Uncle, and how she wants to continue his lifelong mission of supporting others, by holding a run in aid of Cancer Connect who helped him get to his appointments Join the John Hayes Memorial 5km on June 28th at the Valley Rovers Walkway; registration opens at 11:00 AM for a 1:00 PM start Facebook page Search "John Hayes Memorial 5km" Hosted on Acast. See ac...

PJ hears from Máire Ní Mhurchú, Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation, who says people will rather see buildings lie idle than pay huge planning fees and keep track of complex paperwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sen Nicole Ryan who is holding an online meeting tonight. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloë McPolin went to the new Irish Barry's Bootcamp and she tells PJ that to her surprise she might be back! You can read her account of it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Paudie Dineen says he's devastated that Council refused to give venues fobs allow acts to load when bollards are up to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork City Fire Brigade Second Officer Victor Shine tells PJ about a dramatic rescue over the weekend in Sundays Well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ celebrates Valentines with flowers, chocolates and, er, meat thermometers, hears what happened when Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne presented John & Pauline Healy whose house burned down with champagne for their 50th Wedding Anniversary, discusses if new drone rules over Cork will make it tough to search for missing people. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

PJ pays his tribute to the radio industry and hears the views of The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola about making sure radio is available in cars, especially for emergencies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine's Day is also rugby day! PJ and Dave look ahead to the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing more fun than pancakes, especially with kids around. Many will start the feast this weekend so PJ got some great tips from cooking queen Ellen O'Driscoll from Ellen's Kitchen in Cobh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets an opinion from Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's brilliant BoolaBoom will be bringing their Big Brass Samba sound to the opening of The Savoy tonight. PJ sat down with DOC (Darragh O’Connor) from the band to chat about what they do and their love of The Savoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was widely rumored that today is the day that the City Council would fell the trees that controversially need to go to implement their Active Travel plan for Farranree. PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who took a trip up there to sound out the mood of protesters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.