Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Mary Corcoran pulls back the curtain on the enduring tradition of the Cork Holly Bough for PJ Coogan revealing the secret ingredients that make the annual publication a cherished part of the city's Christmas spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to ornithologist Jim Wilson about our new feathered friends as Cork gets some exotic birds more and more frequently Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kickboxer Tony Stevenson who helps build Confidence and Control in West Cork's kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne on his new book, co-authored by Ralph Riegel on one of Cork's biggest murder investigations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Rachel, a parent, who says protests and activism will continue against the teacher cutback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diarmaid Murphy of The Fish Kitchen tells PJ about the overnight floods and Scott Hornibrook of The Maritime Hotel talks about the need to support the town's traders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fun of Xmas is sending cards and gifts. You double the fun if you make them in the runup to December Joan Lucey of Vibes & Scribes tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clara Mulligan tells PJ how she and her hubby came to set up Homebot Ireland which makes robot vacuum cleaners that talk to you in an Irish accent! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Laura O'Connell who says security devices should be paid for and possibly even paid for by the stalker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As CCFC prepare for the FAI Cup Final with Shamrock Rovers Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne went to their press conference in City Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eimear Ní Bhraonáin author of "The Dodger DJ Carey And The Great Betrayal" about the case that transfixed Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the scissor lift joyride in town last night, learns of pressure to tax flights to reduce emissions, looks at K-Pop as Live At The Marquee announce an extra night for K-Pop Forever. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling De Barra wrote the kids book "Love Just the Same". She shares to PJ Coogan how her daughter — and their two-mum family — inspired a book that celebrates all the beautiful shapes love can take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Corkman Daniel who also works in the Korean Embassy about the explosion of interest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mary who is not shy about putting up her decorations on Nov 1st Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paul Byrne from healthcareabroad.ie who are holding a series of events around Cork for people interested in getting surgeries in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel expert Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie challenges the Opportunity Green report: Is the aviation tax proposal an environmental solution or a threat to connectivity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garda Padraig Harrington of the GRA tells PJ it's not simple intervening in a dangerous situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 15 years at home, Eileen McMahon tells PJ how Work Equal helped her rebuild her confidence, find a new job — and herself again and he also finds out more about Work Equal's upcoming events in Cork from Su Duff. Free service delivery day is Nov 12th in the Metropole with free 1:1 support, you can sign up on www.workequal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Horgan from the Irish Examiner tells PJ staying silent is often wiser than sharing your every opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paul O'Sullivan of Blarney Castle about their very sought-after job opening. They are looking for a new Keeper Of The Stone but hurry, mail CV to info@blarneycastle.ie by 5 pm on November 7th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Daniel about how impossible life is in Mount Farran and it's all down to the tap water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne, Kevin Herlihy of Centra and caller Kevin, who witnessed the startling scene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ pierces the veil with Dragon, doctor and scarecrow chats, learns how some fear an incinerator would hurt green tourism, shouts SIX SEVEN! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's your favorite Halloween movie? PJ chats to Triskel Arts Centre Head of Cinema Chris O’Neill about theirs See which ones they are showing tonight here https://triskelartscentre.ie/special-events/triskel-at-halloween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.