Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears a city councillor pledge to support residents fighting to save trees, learns dense breast tissue can lead to a misleading mammogram, discovers that a battery could cut your power bill. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry O'Shea Principal at Pres Ballyphehane says no school can be excellent without a focus on student wellbeing. The School Open Night he mentioned is on 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thu Sep 17th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Histon and his family gave PJ sunflowers and they grew and grew and grew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Councillor Daniel Sexton joins PJ to confirm timber recycling returns this October, but addresses growing outrage over eye-watering dump fees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Laurna Quirke who is leading the campaign #tellmybreastdensity because, as she discovered, a clear mammogram can be deceptive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Kinsella tells PJ that parents and schools are allies and need to work together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks psychology with our Traitors superfan and best body language expert Órla O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paolo Carbone Head of Light Rail Capital Programme at Transport Infrastructure Ireland in studio and he is super optimistic and explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mark O’Donoghue from Southern Solar about how you can store cheap or solar electricity and use it when you need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out the way people are buying secondhand cars is changing from Paddy Comyn from donedeal.ie and The Drivers Republic podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Brian McCarthy who says he will chain himself to a tree along with his constituents and to Sharon Hussey who campaigns to save the trees. The call in joined by Cllr Albert Deasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears how big money is being selling laughing gas to vulnerable people, gets date night ideas from listeners, celebrates black pudding. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ken in advance of his Everyman live event on Sep 26th See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Beo reporter Eoin Shortiss tells PJ how a dream backpacking trip across Thailand turned into a race against the clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Kate Ryan about her new book "Blood, Guts & Black Pudding" all about one of Cork's most daycent munches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead O'Mahony was diagnosed with blood cancer as a teen but she's flying it and represents Ireland in transplant games and is a happy mummy now. She tells PJ stem cell units do great work and it's vital Cork gets one and Sen Eileen Lynch agrees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Moran tells PJ that councillors had ideas to make waste disposal easier for householders but the new charges and rules were a fait accompli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Paula from Rebel Dating and she is looking for ideas from listeners about her event for mature daters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tim Brosnan who says too many road projects start and stall causing chaos and costing huge money in machinery rentals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to 2025 Rose Of Tralee Katelyn Cummins and Declan Buggy about their new podcast about the choices facing young people. See also @getstuckinpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Midleton's Pat Buckley TD who is one of those working for tougher regulations on selling laughing gas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears frustration over rules on what can be brought to the dump and when, learns that the bus services taking people around on Culture Night will have DJs on board, chats to the ladies from Voice Works all-female choir about singing and socializing. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You're penalised for doing the right thing": Margaret explains to PJ how a simple trip to dump scrap wood ended up costing €55 and two days of driving across Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Sarah Slattery highlighting how important strength training is, Ian Murphy from Impact Health & Fitness gives PJ actionable tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sarah Slattery, Physiotherapist with Cork Stroke Support Group who says strength is important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Alison Ronayne and Nikki Griffin from Voiceworks about why so many people are getting into choir practice and recitals and having fun singing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture Night is innovating more than ever and PJ talks to NatMac about Double Decks, music by DJs on the busses bringing people to culture night events. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine years after being told his cancer was terminal, survivor Ian tells PJ the terrifying reality of facing aggressive lymphoma and why life-saving stem cell care must return to CUH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flour, Wellies & Fierce Competition - Inside the Junior Brown Bread Semi-Finals With Corks Lucy TatePJ talks to Lucy who is in 4th year and is continuing the family tradition of her mum and grandmother who is competing in The National Junior Brown Bread Baking competition, sponsored by Euronics in association with the NPA and ICA. Support her at the Ploughing Championships Sep 15th-17th Block 2, Row 23, Stand 471.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youghal's Lucy Is A Bread Baking Superstar!PJ talks to Lucy Tait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Comments On Irish Unity Reflects Washington's Prevailing Opinion Says SF Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Donnchadh Ó LaoghairePJ talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to beloved Carrigaline CS Math teacher Tadhg O'Donovan, TeachWithTadhg on TikTok about why pupils are so stressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

River Clean-Ups & Family Lifelines - Florist Caroline Is A Powerhouse In TogherPJ talks to Carolyn about tackling illegal dumping in Cork’s rivers and flows into the inspiring story of Balance Children’s Charity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alex Cunningham of The Irish Examiner who broke the story of people getting strange visits because cowboy vape retailers are putting their address online as a contact point. See also here https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41909575.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that language matters to traumatized rape survivors, remembers the people who perished in 9-11, learns that people are angry Tom Jones got dropped from The Voice UK. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Benjamin Rupprecht who has put together an amazing festival of interest to all. See also priosmafilmfest.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Nora who heard Mark Clifford talking about his late sister Ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Margaret and her daughter Anne-Marie are furious that Tom is gone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

96FM listener Andrew send a poem which many would like to hear again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Near Kinsale is a garden with the image of each firefighter lost on 9-11 on a tree. PJ talks to John Murphy, nephew Of Kathleen “Cáit” Murphy founder of the garden, Jeremiah Aherne, a retired fireman who tends the garden and Danny Manning, ex-FDNY liaison between NYFD & Ringfinnan Garden.  The 25th-anniversary commemoration takes place this evening at 5:00 PM See also remembrancegarden343.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Mark Clifford about the terrible day he lost his sister and niece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam tells PJ he was asleep at the time of the attack but that was very lucky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda says dealing with Uisce Eireann while running a busy hair salon and is something she wouldn't wish on anyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise tells PJ ministering to the victims changed her life. She'll be giving an eyewitness address and paying tribute to FDNY chaplain Fr. Mychal Judge and all who died today, Sep 11th at midday in St Fin Barre's Cathedral. The service is open to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling tells PJ that she was working in Eccles where all the customers saw the attack on TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Paul Byrne who took to the streets to see where people were at the time of the attack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words matter to sexual violence victims Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre explains to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan has a simple question to ask PJ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on last night's RTE Prime Time on special schools, hears an ICU nurse describe terrible effects he has seen among vapers, asks is it more correct to say "wash your teeth" or "brush your teeth". And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.