Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Stephen Breen, the Crime Editor with The Irish Sun, about the extraordinary operation to bring him in from Dubai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears worries that reversing fuel tax cuts will backfire if the Iran conflict kicks off hard, learns why a Carrigaline woman is organizing a demonstration against racism on Monday, chats with one of the three lads who opened a city recording studio for modern needs. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of people were horrified by the shameful attack on Syed while out with his family last July. PJ talks to Liz who is organizing the Together We Are Carrigaline Demo on Monday which is happening this Mon Aug 10th 7pm in Carrigaline Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The famous Fort2Fort is tackling Italy and it's all to help Cork Arc do their greatness in Bantry Sam Beamish tells PJ. See also here https://www.idonate.ie/event/Fort2Fort-TourDiSanMarino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out more about RCN in the heart of Cork City and the three lads behind it from Adam Raymond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sudden spinal injury cut his world-class cello career short in 2013, but he's back! Julian talks to PJ in advance of his Live At St Lukes gig See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CorkLETS is a take on bartering for the 21st Century with all the problems ironed out Maire O'Donohoe tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruac is learner-led education for young people struggling with anxiety, care backgrounds, and housing insecurity, Jacqui Jones and Ger Grant explain to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 1995 since we looked at the school day schedule Elaine Loughlin of The Irish Examiner tells PJ and now it looks like we could see Junior Infants and Senior Infants finish times changed, homework reform and primary kids getting social education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Buckley TD tells PJ that aggressive carbon levies genuinely help the climate but imposing them without helping people cut energy use is just a cop out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin McPartlan, CEO Fuels For Ireland, talks to PJ about a rollback plan when supply is so volatile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears a call to change the ban on summer hedgecutting, learns about Greta Tunberg's visit to Cork, marvels at Koda who is a better swimmer than most humans. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out more from Trevor Welch from The Score on Corks 96FM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sandycove Island swimmer Damien Garnier about his dog Koda who is a diehard swimmer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mick McCormack about a superb season for Dolphin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears the reasons why Sen Laura Harmon says we need to take action against service charges piled on top of rent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Noreen who says it's vital you take the chance to get your liver checked and tells how she had a hidden problem. See also lisn.ie also on Sat Aug 15th there will be free liver screening at Mahon Point Shopping Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to owner Izz who says Greta is so supportive of the Palestine cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Peter O'Donoghue who says even though the law allows summer hedge cutting where there is danger, it is too vague and everyone avoids doing it. He also hears from Christine who agrees something needs to be done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the places they can be seen, how they got a bit of help from nature policy from Minister of State Chrisopher O'Sullivan and even a bit about how Christopher became a birder himself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decent motorhome users want strict enforcement of rules says Colin McCarthy from the Phoenix Motorhome Club because they suffer when people are inconsiderate too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Terry Shannon chair of the Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership (formerly the Policing Committee) who says the dispute sees more dangerous offenders on the streets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling tells PJ how a simple missing school bus contract pushed her family to breaking point.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about criminal chaos in Ballyphehane, listens to Carol explaining how unlocking a tragedy put her on a better road for health, learns how Cork Rose Lexi draws strength from her late mum. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.