Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

From Jim getting chest pains to a hospital bed in 90 minutes— PJ hears about the race against time that changed everything thanks to Critical and volunteer Edward Walsh For mor info on Critical see criticalcharity.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ted Dineen about how anglers who break the rules can hurt swans on Cork's Lough. They also chat about the swan characters that rule Cork's favorite waters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ wonders if we could get a fraction of the heatwave on the Continent and also hears about dangers in Spain and Turkey from the weather there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ian who says clamping is being enforced in an area traditionally used by sports fans in the Turners X area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that while a lot of us can eventually muddle through the housing crisis, those living in fear of violence don't have that option from Deborah O'Flynn manager at OSS Cork. Need help? OSS is on 1800 497497 and that's open 9-5pm Mon-Fri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sharon who took her daughter to Dua Lipa over the weekend and was blown away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears why form Anne Hartnett, Principal St Paul’s Special School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are taskforces an obstacle or a help to getting things done? Mobile Saunas and coffee trucks face new rules. People in Cork are building real rockets and flying them! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri Jul 27th to Tue Jul 1st there's heaps of Rory goodness in town centring on Gallagher's Bar MacCurtain St, John and Ciarán from Rory Gallagher legacy band Shin Kickers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We didn't know until a few days ago that there are literally rockets being built in Cork by people as a hobby! Proper ones! But there you go. PJ finds out more from Darren Moynihan of UCC Rocketry & Space Exploration Society Instagram @uccrocketrysociety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Johanna Murphy who recently launched a video about Cobh who says even the NYT recently featured property in the Titanic Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna O’Leary turned her family’s old playhouse into a thriving honesty box—proving that trust, good ingredients, and a little nostalgia can still go a long way. The karma was good and she got a nice surprise recently she tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Luke Tanner of Happy Place Saunas in Fountainstown who says new rules would stop him from leaving everything in place overnight and make it impossible to stay in business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When fuel soars in price, we need to have a tax that ramps down because the government will still get the same amount of money, Kevin McPartlan of Fuels For Ireland tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As she moves onto the next chapter of her life, Coleen Forsythe Deputy Head at St Columbas Girls NS with Facility For Deaf Children talks to PJ who also talks to mums Claire and Susan who think she's only awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets some advice from Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 as scammers up the game with more realistic pitches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears opinions from listeners on the idea of a taskforce for Cork to solve problems faster modelled on Dublin's taskforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren wants to ban vaping - not just on the beach - on Patricks St...So you pass your test - can you drive home unaccompanied? Weeelll maybe not! Live at the Marquee - meet the superfan who queued up at 9am & lots more   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crossy tells PJ watch F1 The Movie and watch it on the biggest screen possible, a story of a racing team getting from the back of the grid to Champion contenders. They also look ahead to how Denis Villeneuve will change James Bond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chatted to Peter at the launch of Live At The Marquee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ has a powerful conversation with Fintan Drury about choosing empathy over detachment in the face of global tragedy. Catastrophe – Nakba II by Fintan Drury (Merrion Press) Fintan Drury will be in Dubray this evening (Thu Jun 26th) signing books 6.30pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mary Jane O'Regan who is horrified at all the comments and even hate for Kelly Brook over her appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driving instructor Gene Russell tells PJ we need to think twice before getting too severe about enforcing all laws on all occasions and backs it up with a law almost everyone breaks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Darren Mullane about a call for checks for unaccompanied drivers around the driving test centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sandra who says that her sister's life is miserable after a stroke at a young age because she cannot get a suitable shower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.