Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ asks Michael if the news on 9% VAT will be enough to save some bars that are under pressure and puts other Budget 2026 points to him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Cork FF Front Bencher Christopher O'Sullivan who gives the Government view on yesterday's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John Lowe, otherwise known as The Money Doctor, about the changes people will see after Budget 2026 yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Cork SF Front Bencher Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire who gives the Opposition view on yesterday's Budget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks will the Jim Gavin Presidential exit see a leadership contest emerge in Fianna Fáil, chats about the drive in East Cork to curb child smartphone use, hears how Vibes & Scribes donated to day's profits to Gaza medical supplies. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan talks to Cynthia about the mood in the party as pressure mounts on its leader Micheál Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dermot Kennedy just announced a landmark gig in the Aviva on Jul 11th 2026 and Crossy got to chat to him. Ticket presale begins at 10am on Wednesday October 8th with general sale from 10am Friday 10th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joan Lucey tells PJ she wanted to move past the headlines to make a tangible difference, and turned one day's trade into a vital lifeline of medical care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ goes behind the scenes with Esther of TopBarkz to discover how her passion for dogs evolved into creating Cork's most pawsitive parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy wanted to transform the helplessness he felt during his mother's cancer diagnosis into an inspiring 50-day walk the length of Ireland for charity and connect with his Mitchelstown roots. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks Elanor Attridge, chair of Co Cork Beekeepers Association if we should be worried about infestation by the hornets and learns the venom can blind you among other things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avril Mansworth tells PJ that security must come first, then confidence, then peak performance in coaching. Oh, and there's a bit of Lego talk too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the government must target any money from the Budget very carefully from Elaine Dunne chair of the Federation of Early Childcare Providers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A grassroots parent movement argues the "horse hasn't bolted" with kids and smartphones and PJ talks to Dave, one of the campaigners. Details of meeting referred to in intereview East Cork Parents: A Smartphone-Free Childhood Information Evening Thu Oct 9th @ 7:45 PM Midleton Educate Together N.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks over the events with Cork North-Central TD Padraig O'Sullivan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Prof Gary Murphy author of "Haughey" about what the Jim Gavin row says about the modern party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the shock exit of Jim Gavin as FF candidate for the Presidency, PJ gets analysis from Gavan Reilly political correspondent with Virgin Media TV and Billy Kelleher, the man tried to be the party's candidate but was rebuffed by leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Virgin's Gavan Reilly and Billy Kelleher MEP about Jim Gavin's exit from the Presidential race, hears Jane Cowan explain why she won't date short men, chats with Astronaut Dan Tani as spaceweek.ie starts. And more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Francis McEveney about a great fun display that also helps Marymount October 24th–26th, 6–9pm Admission: Children €5 | Adults €10 | Family of 4 €20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From love stories to friendship rites, Aoibheann O’Donovan tells PJ a tiny weld and a lot of heart are turning jewellery into something people never want to take off. See also wildlingpermanentjewellery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to astronaut Dan Tani and Blackrock Observatory's Dr Niall Smith as we come into spaceweek.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the story from Folláin's Pat Farrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding off our National Breastfeeding Week calls PJ chats with Orla Dorgan from mylactationconsultant.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Cian and Patricia and hears the story of a two-year-old who fell into a lake, the woman who waded in to save him, and the day they met again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Cowan of The Irish Examiner tells PJ she doesn't want to date a man she has to get things off the top shelf for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.