Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Linda Kenny talks to PJ Coogan about Elmarie's contribution to the arts in Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the theatre world Catherine Mahon-Buckley and Brian Fenton recall their friend and colleague Elmarie Mawe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Eibhlín talk about her friend and colleague, the late Elmarie Mawe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to colleagues Mairead Twohig and Nick Richards as they remember Elmarie Mawe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about what happens next now a case of TB has been found, hears the amazing story of little organ donor Michaela, talks to Paul Howard about his hilarious book "A Nation Once Again" And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out more about what's happening for National Services Day in Mahon Point 11-4 this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pa Flynn hosted and organized early amateur bouts for Taylor and tells PJ about the early days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Howard, the man behind Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, turns his sights on government preparations for a United Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sound Waves All Female Choir Kinsale expands to Ballincollig and elsewhere, PJ catches up with founder Dee O'Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how mum Karen’s fierce love for Charlie drives a 200-family network that shows businesses exactly how to create truly sensory-friendly spaces. If you're a business that needs help contact 085 734 9674 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norma tells PJ how in 2003 she and her husband Dave lost their newborn daughter, Michaela, just eight minutes after birth. In the middle of heartbreak, they chose to donate Michaela's organs, which saved a little boy’s life. 23 years later she looked after her dad. People can pop into Cremin’s Bar in Aghabullogue this Saturday between 8:30am and 5pm for a cuppa and a treat to support the Irish Kid...

PJ talks to Private Eye Liam Brady why many cheats think they’re being clever with tech but they’re leaving clues behind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a tough couple of times things have come right for mum Nivene Sadick as she finally gets her restaurant open on Douglas St Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to solicitor Tom Coughlan about why he feels mediation must happen now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Paul Byrne who spoke with Coláiste Éamann Rís principal Aaron Wolfe and Dr John Sheehan about what happens next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears calls for parents of criminal teens to be made take responsibility, learns how Darina Allen things school meals could improve, meets two top doctors backing a stem cell unit for CUH. And More... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about great news for parents but too much paperwork from Eileen Dunne of the Federation of Early Childcare Providers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from country singer Mags McCarthy whose dad was cured of Leukemia from transplants in Dublin's St James Hospital and from Dr Bruce Levine, a pioneer in the field of cell and gene therapy and Dr. Vitaliy Mykytiv, Consultant Hematologist and Clinical Director of Diagnosis and Therapeutics at Cork University Hospital  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Finbarr tells PJ no sooner do we get some good news on fuel excise we get walloped with higher health premiums Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Laura and Rob about parenting and the decision to go live with their pod. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire from Music Generation Cork tells PJ Ed Sheeran's foundation is giving Cork kids world-class music mentorship, studio time, and major stage opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennette talks to PJ about the campaign to save the trees but also says it is a good opportunity to get your kids collecting the chessies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily O’Donoghue talks back to school with PJ and he learns about her emily.loves.travel Instragram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darina tells PJ some great ideas about making school meals something really positive for kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Órla and PJ chat through the return of Traitors Ireland last night which had the nation gripped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.