Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears Rebecca say that special needs in one area does not mean that a kid won't end up going to college or having a worthwhile life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that Maria worked hard to get all the certification required but by the time it worked out it was too late to get a space and now she can't bear to tell Yann because it will trigger his anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Collins about the latest developments on Skyrclarys funding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ looks back at last nights Cork Camogie homecoming, hears Dervla say her son needs supports and not talk of autism being a superpower, chats with Michael who is an escort for a Rosebud in the junior section of the Rose of Tralee. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tor Pedersen who travelled the world without taking any flights. Thor has written a book, The Impossible Journey, see here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Impossible-Journey-Thor-Pedersen/dp/1472149769 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Condon and his mum Megan about what it's like to be the escort of a Rose Bud, the junior section of the Rose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ava Hayes, Cork Craft Month Director, who says interest in crafts is very on trend and they are doing everything to make the month very family friendly You can browse the full schedule and grab workshop tickets online right now at corkcraftanddesign.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Gerard O’Rourke about his wife the late Tricia O'Rourke known by many as a tireless COPE nurse about the Annual Hill Climb For Arc in her name. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to tree surgeon John Healy from Kanturk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Fiona about a meetup that's all-inclusive for all kinds of neurodiversity. The free peer-support evening is downstairs at the Quay Co-op 24 Sullivan’s Quay 6-8pm Wed Aug 19th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dervla Burke tells PJ about the terrifying fear constantly looking after the needs of her son with autism who she loves very much, the impact on her eight-year-old daughter, and what happens when a parent’s battery completely runs out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Hanora who was at the Grand Parade last night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to The Opinion Line's Paul Byrne about the homecoming Cork gave as The Rebelettes brought home the O'Duffy Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on the Camogie Rebelettes, hears that private maternity care could be over in Ireland, learns the secrets of the Everyman building. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to DJ legend Fanta who is joining the fund raising to get treatment for Paudie Coady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets a taster of some of the secrets from Brian Fenton of the Everyman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the fascinating story of how working on Siri pivoted into a 3D printing company from Tom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Katie Sloane about what happened when she used the Park & Ride after a CCFC match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with comedian Chris Kent about the vertical drink ban and how the way we drink has changed in recent years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Padraig Harrington that bans won't work and a lot more resources are needed to reduce the menace because pursuit is tricky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish squash champion Sophie O’Rourke opens up to PJ about the pressures of elite sport at a young age, overcoming burnout, and raising vital funds for free therapy services. See also here Need help?  To reach Pieta for 24/7 crisis support, freephone 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to puppet maker Camille Páñez who makes bespoke, custom-made dolls. This is Cork Craft Month see also corkcraftanddesign.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jennifer Horgan of The Irish Examiner who says the more she thinks about the changes to maternity care, the more sympathetic she is to having a choice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Colin about the insane abuse endured by dedicated people just trying to keep our kids safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from 96FM's GAA Correspondent Finny Mac who will also be MC for the team homecoming celebrations tonight in The Grand Parade which start at 5pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.