Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Morgan Buckley about some of the beautiful authentic Irish names mums are choosing for their babies. Irish Baby Names by Féilim O'Connor, Morgan Buckley and Gavin Drea (Gill) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Julie Cronin from Wildlife Rescue Cork tell an uplifting story of unexpected courage by two girls and the fight to protect Cork's vulnerable creatures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Joe Lynch tells PJ there are critical issues with the current Ballincollig Luas route and urges changes are made before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Raynor of RD Canines in the light of the news that Ireland does not have a dog trained to find bodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kevin who says Ireland needs change in rental properties but wonders if this is the change we need.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a match for the history books - but penalties? Surely a replay is a better way....AI - could it help to make the roads a safer place...The Maldeen - we’ve the latest on whats happening on board & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About a young Viking named Hiccup who defies tradition by befriending a dragon, the movie is compelling for adults and the smallies, Crossy tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it the food? The freedom? Or just something in the air? PJ chats with restaurateur Jamie Budd to explore why Ballydehob is quietly becoming one of Ireland’s most surprising hotspots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Máire Coleman, Home School Liaison Officer at North Pres Primary and to Nizah, Isabela and Adrian, three pupils who are keen to show him all about their cultures. North Pres Intercultral day will take place on Wed Jun 11th from 11-1pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork County Council is offering grants to help people start pop up businesses in the hope some will grow and help fight dereliction. PJ talks to Cecilia from Le Chéile Arts & Crafts in Dunmanway who started just like that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Donal Hayes who says 10 "wise men" will look at the granting of a licence to a mussel farm after many were surprised when the licence was granted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Irish woman Caoimhe Butterly in Sicily from where she is helping organize the mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Padraig Rice TD who lives with dyslexia and wants a fairer Leaving Cert for our kids who need a little more time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Taoiseach said over the weekend that building a new prison with around 300 spaces in Rathmore Road might be the only option the government has, Thomas Gould TD reminds PJ of what was promised to locals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to motor expert Nadia Adan about new AI tools that could help us win back the battle on road safety. You can see more of Nadia on @officialnadia_adan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Patria who was well happy with Saturday's gig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Coogan looks back on Saturday's game with 96FM's GAA Correspondent Finbarr McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to proud dad Patrick whose new daughter Caragh went viral after proud aunty Ciara showed her off in her Cork Colors on Saturday. See pic here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from a mum in a house with divided match day loyalties, chats to Theo's mum who doesn't let hearing impairment check his love of music, talks to Rory Gallagher's nephew and guitarist Jacques Stotzem as we head into a month of Rory Gallagher love. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Cork Airport gets on the Rory Gallagher Trail with the main road being renamed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, PJ chats to Rory's nephew Eoin and guitarist Jacques Stotzem about a month of Rory love this June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the powerhouse trio turning Palestinian flavours and Irish hospitality into real-world support Sat Jun 7th. See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dakota Collins of Knight Riders MCC talks to PJ about their Charity Rock Night, honoring grandmother Nelly—and why bikes, music, and community matter in the fight against dementia. Castle Inn Glanmire Sat Jun 7th 7pm Door donations go to North Cork Dementia Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Kane from FM104 goes deep with PJ into the surprising and aggressive breakdown of the Trump-Musk alliance, asking what it means for power, policy, and their empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Sheila Deegan about a great day's events See cruinniu https://cruinniu.gov.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Marian whose little Theo is now a maestro of music after being born with no hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.