Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Mark gives us an update and don't forget Caring For Claire Bingo Fundraiser Sat Sep 13th 8.15pm Creamery Hall Kildorrery  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that the red tape, low pay and uncertainty among the valuable people looking after our precious kids needs to be sorted from Elaine Dunne of the Federation Early Childhood Providers and Laura Gormley, Assistant Professor DCU School of Inclusive & Special Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comments being made about Eamon online disgust Tanya Sweeney of the Irish Independent she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientific curiosity over a strange insect pint led to the discovery of Asian hornets Dr Dave O'Leary , Senior Technical Officer UCC Dept. of Medicine, tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hatcheries might help if done right, PJ unpacks how they could help with John Ruby, Chairperson Mallow Trout Anglers Trout Anglers Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darragh is left isolated and bewildered after school transport for him was approved but none was available forcing his mum Lauren to become an activist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade who were called in after a water main burst causing traffic chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ learns about two year old Paddy who is a TikTok sensation for his building work, hears about Mitchelstown going dog crazy, talks to Tadhg Hickey on board a Global Sumud Flotilla Gaza aid ship struck by a drone. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ann Marie who didn't fall for the scammers but wants to warn others how convincing they sounded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan speaks directly with Tadhg Hickey, who witnessed a suspected drone strike on his aid vessel, about the mission and why he keeps going despite the danger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The minds behind a unique Cork initiative reveal to PJ how they got an entire town's businesses on the same leash to create a must-visit destination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It has pockets!" PJ unpacks the genuine thrill behind those three words with Mary-Jane O'Regan who asks why a simple square of fabric in a dress feels like a radical act of independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aimee is in Kinsale and has done courses after the Leaving Cert but now needs to find a job, PJ talks to her and gets more background from Jack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kieran Murphy about his protegé Paddy the two year old who is answering the building shortage by getting on board as a tradesman. See video here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael and to Trisha who contacted us after Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne's piece about people in towns finding it hard to work or study because of threadbare bus schedules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Julie whose two daughters opted for the UK and the Netherlands for Third Level. She says it gave them the best fit for learning what they loved. Julie runs web seminars mentioned in the podcast which you can find here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets an update from Cllr Finbarr Harrington on efforts to help Féile after her horrific farm accident Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Albert Deasy tells PJ he is horrified by the assassination of the late American political campaigner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can happen to the information and what is the best thing to do next PJ asks Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 Penetration Testing & Security Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Kelleher MEP talks to PJ about the Fianna Fáil Presidential race, hears how Student Inc rewards bright young entrepreneurs, chats to Freda Hayes about Blarney Woollen Mills 50th birthday. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Choi tells PJ the story of how she started OGAM Korean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alan, bossman at the Republic of Oud in the Winthrop Arcade about how he went from a lively life in the Middle East to making perfumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blarney Woollen Mills CEO Freda Hayes joins PJ as the beloved local favorite business celebrates 50 years. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Kelly O'Sullivan from Club 96 about their new favorite TV show - Traitors Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cian Dalton from Focus Ireland Cork about the realities on the ground. For more see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.