Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ Coogan speaks to Barry Holland, Communications Manager at Cork airport about the big win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to PJ Coogan speaking to the manager of Clifford's Centra on Shandon Street about the biggest win in Euromillions history and local reactions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish families are getting smaller - people simply can’t afford to have a baby....The buskers of Cork - how would they feel about leaving their amps at home...The polite question people still ask in 2025 & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cillian Murphy produces, Alfie Williams shines, and the rage virus mutates—PJ & Crossy unpack the  28 Days Later  sequel about a zombie virus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Cork’s population expected to grow by 50-60% by 2040, major developments like Mahon Point 2.0 are critical. PJ Coogan and Centre Director Justin Young discuss housing demand, job creation, and the long-term vision for this landmark project.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A global peacebuilder and Indigenous elder Chief Phil Lane Jr tells PJ Dripsey is a crossroads for healing. World Peace Gathering at Dripsey Castle Jul 18th–20th See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Joanne O'Brien about the best things to take...and to leave behind. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asks the people of Cork if our busking with amplifiers should be banned or if we've hit the right note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Weston reveals to PJ how Irish holidaymakers are being hit with surprise charges and how to avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Janet Baby Joseph shares came to care for people — now she’s sounding the alarm before more walk away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jade Guiney is running 50k not for glory, but to honour her mum and raise hope for others Help Jade here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Joshua proposed to Bernadette at the top of Shandon, he was stepping into more than love—he was stepping into family history the happy couple and Margaret's mam tell PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Griffin of the Irish Examiner tells PJ about their survey in today's paper which uncovered some hard truths about women’s health today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open drug taking and dealing in the VQ - people are living in fear..Valerie needs a kidney transplant - she’s hoping new rules might shorten her wait..Can we find the owner of two special photo albums & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Fitzgerald tells PJ how Cork’s Rebel Run brings classic car lovers together to raise big money for Little Blue Heroes. Jun 28th Vintage & Classic Cars welcome Starting The Anglers 9am T12 N290 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger wants to keep her promise to her late husband Ollie to return photo albums left behind on a hospital by Susie when she was 13 in 2015. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been there so let's all join in celebrating a part of modern Cork life, Celene tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camille O’Sullivan brings her explosive new show Cork Girl! to life—mixing rock, ballads, and pure Cork energy See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin tells PJ the chances of his daughter living would have been so much higher if an opt out, not opt in, donation system was the way 4 years ago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ learns from Prof Clare Rock how close we are to the day the medicine cabinet stops working You can help here   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valerie tells PJ she needs help after a sudden, life-altering diagnosis in the prime of her life Share your spare @valcoyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Kenny Logan arrives in Cork, PJ Coogan talks to him about why he and his celebrity team are doing a 555 mile cycle ride for Doddie.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard O'Hehir, drug harm reduction activist talks to PJ about how once-thriving neighborhoods are now held hostage by addiction and asks why no one’s talking about these hidden victims of our drugs crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise tells Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne she had a job, a place to stay, a life—until the disease of addiction drove it all away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cork dad tells PJ how his neighbourhood—and his family's peace of mind—changed overnight as the dealers moved in Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.