Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Renowned West Cork artist Daire Lynch tells PJ he is making luxury portraiture accessible—one heirloom at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fourteen-year-old Sophie’s donated toys sped across continents to bring comfort to children who’d lost theirs in devastating floods her dad James tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audrey Kelleher tells PJ all about this years run happening on Sunday organized by Shamrock Rose MCC in aid of The Children's Leukemia Association, Barnardos and Cork Penny Dinners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to James Casey who runs Caseys in Clonakilty and was inspired by some city bars who allow young people separated from friends or feel threatened to come in and get in contact with their parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who was at the Xmas Dinner Party for SHARE and had some great fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Claire Vernon, Principal of Scoil Aislinn Boreenmanna Rd on why the school needs a bus to encounter the outside world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lord Mayor had a civic reception for Hoggy last night and 96FM's Finbarr McCarthy was there and spoke to both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Catherine Shannahan of the Irish Examiner who broke the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ollie Sheehan of Mary Geary’s Creche in Carrigtohill about the government change in income thresholds for help with childcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears people are outraged by the Dept Of Housing reposting tips on living with parents, tries out an M&M Son Of A Bun burger, learns how Sarraj saw Palestine torn to pieces while he completed a degree course here. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Senator Laura Harmon and Darragh Toal about the controversy surrounding a video giving tips on how to live with mum and dad that was shared by the Dept of Housing on their social media UPDATED with response from Seamus McGrath TD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christine had been visiting Ireland from Boston a long time but lockdown convinced her it was time to make Cork a home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarraj Alsersawi came to Ireland for a computer degree and finished top of the class but while he was here the Israeli action in Gaza destroyed the life he knew and he tells PJ about his new life in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the gang at Son Of A Bun about their new burger with their usual excellent meat and M&M candy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgina used the new ASOS AI stylist and tells PJ what it was like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alex Cooney the CEO of Cyber Safe Kids about both the problem with sharing pics of your kids that strangers can see and also about the new Australian ban on children using social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Stephanie from Lulu's who says it's a great day out and even remember to feed the swans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the cost of living keeps rising PJ talks to Jen Hogan of the Irish Times about the rising cost of gifts for all the people who work with your child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears calls to ban roadworks at traffic peaks, learns how Cork school Coláiste Éamann Rís put together a live crib, learns a Cobh textiler makes table dressings fit for a Queen. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Cllr Finbarr Harrington that the bizarre case of 18 cattle stolen from a farmer has been cracked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to our man in movies Thomas Crosse about Eternity which is now in cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Harrington and his sons Mark and Scott look back with PJ on decades of late nights, fresh chips, loyal staff, and their new food business. TomToms, shaped by Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our look at uniquely Cork ways to celebrate Christmas, PJ talk to Cobh textiler Carmel Creaner who quit engineering to follow her first love with a craft business that even the late Queen of England used! See also carmelcreaner.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John Duggan one of the team behind a remarkable mini-company that shows Cork is bursting with enterprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to school principal Aaron Wolfe and to Marcus from Agri Aware who supplied the animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.