Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears about the Dáil fight for a €27M stem cell unit at CUH, a raw sewage nightmare in a brand-new Carrigtwohill estate, a Cork Garda running the Lisbon marathon in full uniform to raise funds for sick kids. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Emmet who is running a marathon in Lisbon dresses in full uniform chasing a "convict", his friend Paul but it's all in a good cause, the CUH Childrens Ward See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Risteard and PJ have the bantz in advance of his appearance at The Comedy Club City Limits this Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Victoria McCullagh of Vibe and Vision who says bring your babies too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Robert Sheehan from Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill Men's Shed and to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald about worries in the mens shed movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aircraft engineer turned crime writer Mark Gyves joins PJ to discuss tragedy, addiction, and the brutal realities of todays crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jennifer who ended up stranded with her son Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canberra’s sudden visa overhaul means Irish backpackers could do their regional graft and still get locked out by a lottery system—migration expert Andrew McDonagh explains to PJ what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears of sewer smell hell from Eileen and Derek who live in Elmbury Estate and to local rep Cllr Anthony Barry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PJ hears local outrage over 10-foot security steel locking families out of Murphy’s Rock, how a Gaza scholar secured a UCC place but was refused a visa, discovers Ireland’s biggest Hobbit house built right in Mid-Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot across Ballycotton and Spike Island on zero budget, filmmaker Maria McLeod joins PJ to talk about the jaw-dropping thriller twist that earned her a spot on Amazon Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seán Óg Ó Duinnín joins PJ to chat about a production packed with razor-sharp laughs and an eight-piece live band, An Téalú tells the hilarious, heartfelt story of one defiant resident determined to bust out of care See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Paul Byrne report on the sponsored ice cream truck putting a massive smile on Cork students' faces and teaching them a bit of money-making Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing radical surgery 300km from home, Gillian Ryan tells PJ we need to shatter the myth that lung cancer is purely a smoker's disease and start a screening program. Her sister, Dawn, has set up a GoFundMe to help with the financial costs of recovery here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Complete with circular doors, reclaimed stone, and a wisteria tunnel, Dominic Cullinan and artist Marian Spillane join PJ to reveal the enchanting Hobbit House built right in the heart of Ovens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Brian Cowen betray the nation, or was he handed an impossible hand PJ asks Gary Murphy. See also “Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach Book” (Eriu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trapped in a Gaza café, physiotherapist Zainab tells PJ about getting a scholarship from the Irish government while at the same being denied a visa to take up that scholarship while her solicitor Susan Doyle explains more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to David who intervened in a sexual assault on a night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn and Tricia O'Mahony who lives in the area about anger over heavy security fencing put up in an area locals treasure as an amenity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Paul Byrne who reports on a tragic fatal accident and criminal attacks in Bride Valley View and Greenmount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a call for schoolchildren to be protected from drug crime gangs, learns the city's award-winning house rightsizing project is starved of cash, talks about the National Esports Centre helping parents learn how to turn computer gaming into skills for life and work. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about online safety, screen-time balance and the life and work skills kids can actually gain from gaming that will be discussed at the National Esports Centre on South Mall from Dylan Canty. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Conrad Melia of ConCon Ringside about tonights wrestling event in The Pav Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aran Murphy plays the adult son in Youth, Sharon Horgan’s new series about a divorcee trying to balance dating with looking after her parents and her kid and Crossy tells PJ all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.