Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ Chats with Fermoy's Owen O'Keefe, who shares the journey from hometown pools to a landmark 40 km swim across the massive River Plate in South America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Val who explains life at 7% kidney function, waiting for the Beaumont call, and her son Jordy’s €1,000 Re-turn refunds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Chats with Sarah Harte who breaks down “mankeeping” and why more people are refusing the role in modern relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to veteran reporter Michael Sheridan who reveals fresh developments from the Garda cold case review of the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jonathan whose little fighter Evie-Mae faces Christmas in Crumlin, hears why hauliers are fuming the government backtracked on plans to end the RSA, chats to chef Rory O'Connell about making edible gifts for the holidays. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Justin Nagle who discusses the heart‑warming Christmas lights display raising funds for CASA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Morgan O’Sullivan and Joe Heenan who reveal how Blackrock’s Stephen Moylan coined “The United States of America.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Chats to Ballymaloe’s Rory O’Connell who shares elegant, homemade treats to elevate your Christmas giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Seamus Coffey, from the Fiscal Council, who explains why menu prices didn’t budge despite a hard‑won VAT reduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Attila Magyar of Mamukko who turns a massive piece of Irish rugby heritage into wearable gear with a purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Kate Durrant who shares how a simple cardigan became a bridge across 17 years of grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Chats with Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather who weighs up rain, cold snaps, and travel tips for Christmas in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Chats to Ger Hyland, President of The Irish Road Haulage Association about their view on cancelled reforms and the knock‑on effects for operators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Speaks to Jonathan McGlynn who prepares to spend Christmas in Crumlin hospital with his daughter, 3 month old Evie-Mae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a new indoor hub for Corks soup kitchens, learns about The Great Lock In, chats to Kayls Cole about her flourishing Formula career. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Chats to Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage Clothing, who encourages everyone to shop local this Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Stella Temirati, a Nervous System Coach and Breathwork Facilitator who helps people move out of 'survival mode' and back into a state of peace using nothing more than their own breath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Cork's own Kayleigh 'Kayls' Cole about breaking into Motorsport and how the Cork native carved her path onto the grid against the odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to addiction counsellor Michael Guerin about how drug-related issues in Cork aren’t just a city problem, and how cocaine use is affecting people of all ages from teenagers to farmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Kate Colbert who explains why she’s taking to the water in memory of her best friend, Cormac. Philip Johnston, diver with Mallow Search and Rescue, opens up about the demands of rescue diving, the bonds built under pressure, and the community spirit that keeps them going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks Erin McCafferty what the TikTok ‘Great Lock‑In’ really is, why a year‑end deadline boosts motivation, and how to start safely today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As many look to a new job to fight the cost of living, PJ checks out the hot jobs in Ireland with Chris Paye of irishjobs.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to organizer of the cross party protest Sen Laura Harmon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to fisherman Patrick Murphy about why they are so angry with the effect trade negotiations are having on their quotas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sinead Leahy from Friends with Heart and Jess Deverux from Kindness Krew who are excited to be moving indoors at a new hub on Kyrl's Quay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.