Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Nell is 8, and needs an MRI. She was on a 2 year waiting list but then her friend called us...Banned from driving - but hundreds of Cork motorists still have their licence....Ziplining in Dubai for Cork Cancer Connect & lots more    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afraid of heights but fearless for charity: Jane and Fiona tackle the world’s longest zipline for Cancer Connect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nell, a West Cork chef and Taste of the Atlantic fish ambassador, shares her passion for underutilized Irish seafood, including the flatfish Maeghrim. She explains how she prepares it with foraged seaweed, local gooseberries, and traditional flavors, while highlighting the challenges and excitement of Ireland’s culinary competitions. Listen as she gives a behind-the-scenes look at her journey, men...

Dermot O’Leary shares his story with PJ,from the first signs of seizures as a teenager, to a life-threatening coma, memory loss, and the long road to recovery. He talks resilience, rebuilding life from scratch, and the inspiration behind his new book, The World Behind the Door . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe shares her family’s journey with autism on The Opinion Line . While her children Alfie and Evie thrive in supportive schools, she describes the endless paperwork, delays, and lack of empathy from the Department of Education that make accessing basic early intervention services a constant battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carole Horgan of Best of Buds in Winthrop Arcade spoke about eight-year-old Penelope “Nell” Pearl Healy Nolan, a Cork girl living with a rare genetic condition and worsening scoliosis, who had been waiting since May 2024 for an MRI under general anaesthetic. Within hours of the broadcast, the system moved, Nell was given an urgent MRI date at Cork University Hospital, ending more than a year of pa...

PJ takes calls on the City Council vote to back no Independent Presidential Candidate, chats with John from Traitors Ireland, discusses spooks in Coláiste Eamman Rís with ghost hunter Chris Fleming. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork mums Caroline O’Driscoll, Claire O’Rourke and Séad Ní Mhaoilmhia are competing in the Ploughing Championships and chat to PJ about how they went from Pony Club to ploughing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Karen about why a school bus for St. Mary's School in Rochestown is so important for her little Emma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Moynihan about his new book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roisín Howe spoke to us earlier in the year about the excellent treatment available in Bucharest. Finally she got there and is delighted with the results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coláiste Eamann Rís is always in the news around Halloween with many ghosts reported to have been seen in an area where many perished on the gallows in the past. PJ talks to top ghost hunter Chris Fleming who visited the school yesterday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the show everyone is talking about. John knows who won but he ain't telling PJ. See the whole series here if you need to catch up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eoghan O'Leary from The Tuition Centre and STEM activist Grainne Bagnall about how we ensure women have access to high paying jobs which require Leaving Cert maths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Presidential candidates visited Cork over recent days and Katie O'Keefe from the 96FM Newsroom took the opportunity to pose some questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Kieran McCarthy says he will keep up the campaign despite last night's vote while SF Cllr Kenneth Collins says the party did not have a policy of blocking independent candidates. PJ also hears listener opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vote had some controversies, PJ talks them through with the Lord Mayor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls with a mum who confronted the Taoiseach on her daughter's hip operation, on the shortage of electricity and water connections slowing down building, about how to make the best Hobnob. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Burns from Joe's Crisps on the magic that happens when kids pull their own dinner from the earth. Pumpkin picking, weekends, from Oct 4th to 20th see joesfarmcrisps.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cian Sweeney, known for 1000 Beasts is doing a unique piano performance on Culture Night. He tells PJ about it and about his love of Culture Night. As If I Always Knew presents Cian Sweeney – A Piano Meditation Fri Sep 19th Cork City Hall – Concert Hall 5:30pm – 6:20pm & 8:00pm – 8:50pm Booking required see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Catherine Good of The Good Dairy Company who served Ice Cream to actor Bill Good, famous for Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day, on his Cork visit over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Antoinette who challenged An Taoiseach over the wait for an operation for her daughter and An Taoiseach responds in audio captured by Katie O'Keefe of the 96FM newsroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ellen about how she took up the challenge and how her customers responded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Sean O'Shea from botinireland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ catches up with Barry O'Shea, Pres Ballyphehane Principal and asks about some of the newer subjects being examined in the Leaving Cert as well The Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane, will hold its in-person Open Night this Thu Sep 18th You can register for it now on presballyphehane.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.