Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Karen who thinks about brighter times ahead to keep her spirits up. If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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PJ has a very inspiring chat with Mary O'Neill about her two breast cancer journeys. If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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PJ hears about the inspiring love between Ben and Samantha as he battled cancer and she was expecting little Hugo If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy Launches Radiothon 2024 & Micheal Sheridan CEO Mercy Foundation Cork chats to PJ about his battle with Bowel Cancer.

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PJ hears from Cork dad Kevin Kilmartin who was told he had only months to live, but thanks to the “fantastic” Mercy Hospital Staff he is still here. If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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Gillean Guy tells PJ she has been diagnosed with cancer a number of times & chats about the support she received during treatments. If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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Joe Stewart tells PJ about the wonderful help he got at Cork ARC Cancer Support House If you would like to donate to Radiothon you can help here

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Antonio lives in his campervan at the Marina - where will i go next week, is his question to Cork City Council...Businessman Colin steps in to help John - and says the medical card system leaves dental patients down badly...8 million views - and rising - for the Kabin Crews latest video & lots more

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David Browne BDM Boylan Solicitors chats to PJ about a Licence Rental Agreement & how it applies to renters 

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Corks beloved comedian Tadhg Hickey tells PJ he is in Iran where he saw Bobby Sands Street & will talk about Palestine

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Jim Brennan Jr President Sea Box Inc chats to PJ about the modular homes they build which could help Ireland’s housing crisis 

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PJ hears from Antonio whose permanent van life has been hit by a crackdown on vans parking overnight at The Marina. 

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PJ Talks To Zoey star of The Spark & her mum Chenelle about the latest track from Cork’s Northside Kabin Krew  

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Sinéad from Intuitive Eating chats to PJ about the axing of Operation Transformation, former participant Greg explains how the show changed his life & Rebecca is glad to see it gone

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1000 euro to see ACDC - William is a lifelong fan - he can’t get a ticket - how can the scalpers...GAA-Go maybe it is here to stay - but surely it could be easier to use ..The Aussie who loves a sound that’s pure Cork & lots more

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PJ hears from Jennifer Horgan of the Examiner about the upset GAAGO caused her dad and then hears callers views on paying for games.

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PJ talks to Joe Seward about pitch invasions which the GAA largely avoided until recently.

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PJ talks to Tara Foster from Australia who says Cork is both friendly but cool and cutting edge as well. Echo!

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PJ talks to listeners about why going to concert has gotten so expensive!

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Sadhbh O'Neill of the Irish Times tells PJ vegan pet diets would reduce climate change.

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PJ hears from Charlie Weston that although the government is angry reforms have not led to lower prices, it might be hard for them to enforce cheaper premiums

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In January Cian was at the point of giving up - now he’s excited for a new future - thanks to an act of kindness....Rent on a one bed apartment in Cork is now twice the average mortgage payment .. and still going up...The Birdman of East Cork - a documentary about Sean Ronayne is on telly next sunday & lots more

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PJ talks property with Adam Ferguson of daft.ie as their latest report shows more rent rises.

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They say never meet your idols but PJ talks to listeners who met superstars and found them lovely, even getting a snog in!

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PJ catches up with Cian, the lad that people rallied around to buy a house and the good news is now he's on site and making it a home.

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PJ talks to Donal Ryan of City Vet Limerick where the council, Guards and vets are cooperating to weed out

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PJ talks to Sean about his flight cancellation mess and to James who wants money back for Olympic tickets.

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PJ gets good weather barbecue tips from the master. 

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PJ talks to Sean about living his best life understanding the way birds and other animals communicate thanks to the help of his partner Alba. See also BIRDSONG RTE 1 TV Sun May 26th 6.30pm

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PJ hears all about a great concert from the boss, listeners rally to help John who is in pain with his teeth, Acrobatic Dancing and Boogie Woogie Championships in Cork. And more...

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Some people look forward to a real rest on their holiday with the best of beds and sleep friendly rooms PJ hears from Air & Travel Magazine's Eoghan Corry

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PJ chats to callers about a great night on Leeside

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PJ hears from John who cannot afford the expensive treatment he needs to sort his teeth and listeners rally to help!

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PJ talks to Paul Walsh of 3 Little Piggies who first spotted the graffiti and to Izz who is devastated by the hate.

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PJ talks to Daria Buzykina about a style of dancing taking off in Cork and how she got into it. See more here

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Happy Springsteen Day - I’m talking to superfans - Mike has seen the boss over 400 times....When is a tenant not a tenant - Mia’s landlord says rent pressure rules don’t apply to her...Teenagers on their phones - parents are taking big risks & lots more

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PJ talks to Luke Sanders from Studyclix.ie who commissioned the survey and thinks parents should think about regulating phone use.

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PJ talks to Colm O'Connor about his great bit of news after years of temporary solutions

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PJ catches up with Christine Mullins, a staff Member from Before 5 Family Centre

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PJ talks to Aaron who says the kind of thuggery he saw in a playground in Crosshaven last weekend just isn't on.

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PJ talks to Mia, a familiar face around 96FM, about how the rent crisis has left her in urgent need of a place to stay.

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PJ talks to Cork's biggest Bruce fans, including "Bruce's Buds" and we even check the weather for the gig.

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PJ talks to Victor Shine of Cork City Fire Brigade about a rescue of a man who jumped from the roof of St Patrick's Church onto a residential house roof as part of the Parkour craze and also hears why Parliament Bridge in the city is damaged.

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New rules for escooters - they come in next monday - you’d almost think there’s an election coming...Heatherside near Doneraile - what’s happening - we have the correct information - unlike some others...Hollies act of kindness - you’ll love this - she’s only 8 & lots more

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PJ hears from Mikey Rose UCC BDS (Boycott Divest Sanction] about their open letter to John Halloran, UCC President & their encampment at UCC

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Blood Bike volunteerAlfons Peeters updates PJ on what has happened since his bike was stolen 

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Minister for Health Donnelly Stephen chats to PJ about getting government agreement to increase the legal smoking age to, 21 we also hear from Simon Clark from Forest_Smoking who says why stop adults from making their own minds up 

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Following PJ speaking to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, listeners have their say on smoking & hospitals 

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Hollies  Mum Victoria speaks To PJ about donating hair to Locks of Love and why being unwell won’t stop her from helping others

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PJ chats to Aidan Foley about his wife Fiona who only after three months of marriage fainted and severely damaged her spinal cord at her C5/C6 vertebrae. You can help here

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The man they call the Rock of Cloyne says the GAA-GO paywall is taking Cork fans for granted...Bouncy Castle scams are all over Facebook - but there is a way to check them out....The Young Offenders confirmation present for a fan & lots more

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PJ hears from Diarmuid that he is disappointed so many lost on a titanic game of hurling between Cork and Limerick which was only available on GAAGO

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PJ hears from Fiona about a special surprise Aaron from A&B Bounce got when he stepped in to help a listener who was let down for a bouncey castle. 

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PJ talks to Sarah who got hit on the back of the head by a flare during the match Sunday.

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PJ chats to Kate Gaffney who tried to open a facility in Ballincollig and gave up!

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PJ talks to John Morgan who was talked into starring in Young Offenders by a junior talent agent and why he's glad he did.

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PJ hears from Mick Barry TD that liquidators are to appeal their recent victory

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PJ talks to Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse rescue who says it's time Ireland had special police for this like happens in Holland

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With such desperation to get a place, scamming is booming PJ hears from Conor McGarry, Founder & CEO of RentDodo, who also has some tips to keep your money safe. 

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So that was some Eurovision! Our man Dermot Manning was 20 feet from the stage - he saw everything!...James Healys son Matthew would have been 7 this Friday - James is holding a charity event in his honour ...A pitch invasion at Pairc Ui Caoimh - that’s not supposed to happen and lots more

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PJ talks to Dermot Manning just back from Sweden to Ken O'Sullivan of The Eurovision Brains Trust and LMFM, we hear how proud Macroom was of Bambie from James and he gets views from listeners.

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PJ talks to James about his incredible loss and how he keeps positive as he organizes a fundraiser in little Matthew's name in aid of Make A Wish at the Volvo Carpark in McCarthy Commercial Park Watergrass Hill 3 - 6pm Sun May 19th See also here

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PJ chats with stars of the show Siobhan Cullen, Will Forte and Robyn Cara. See more here

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PJ talks to Patrick Holford of foodforthebrain.org in town today to talk about ways to save brainpowers like memory and ward off dementia

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PJ talks to 96FM's Finny Mac about what happened Saturday at the Páirc

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PJ talks to Angela who is Eurovision mad and spent her hen party in Malmö to support Bambie Thug and even see the Abba Museum. See pics here

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Macroom is all excited for Bambie and so are we. Baby Reindeer gets complicated as PJ looks at Piers Morgan's blockbusting interview last night. Is it right to give Communion money when it is supposed to be spiritual. And more...

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PJ rounds out the week with Killian and Adam

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PJ talks to listeners and also to Seamus from the I'm Sorry Zero Points podcast about overnight Eurovision news including that Italian leak of voter preferences, Israel qualifying and Team Bambie preps.

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PJ chats with Rachel O'Dwyer about how much, if any, is appropriate for what should be a spiritual event

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PJ talks to our own Ross Browne about why this season will be extra special

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PJ chats with Máire Treasa NÍ Cheallaigh who says there the Barbara Streisand episode shows that there is too much moral judgement in weight loss

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Last night Piers Morgan interviewed Fiona Harvey on his YouTube channel. She says she is the woman that social media sleuths have identified as being the character in the Baby Reindeer Netflix series. PJ talks to FM104's Crossy who watched it also about what they learned.

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Scoil Eoin in Ballincollig - when will they get their long awaited extension ...Why are so many parents still not talking to their daughters about periods - who else’s job is that ..That video from inside the old Debenhams - the lads who made it were nearly caught in the act & lots more

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Alistair from Urbandoned tells PJ how that great atmospheric video of the old Debenhams building in Patrick Street got made which you can see here

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PJ talks to Ellie Loftus about a great new idea for young girls.

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PJ talks to George Hook about a great new Cork oral history podcast centering around Pres You can listen here 

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PJ talks to Anne who paid for parking and put the wrong place in the app because it had a similar name. If appeals can't handle a simple mistake like this why bother with appeals she asks?

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PJ talks to Eurovision fan Dee who is delighted Ireland's entry is moving with the times.

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PJ talks to Damien Sreenan from 96FM news who tells him how Facebook account are hijacked by ticket scammers and there's a bit of bottle tax talk too!

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PJ chats to listeners about their concerns with the education system

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As the Minister visits Cork today, PJ chats about issues such as reducing the voting age, special needs education and childcare.

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PJ talks to Averil P Sheehan of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about growing numbers of childcare outlets having to close the doors.

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Only for TikTok I’d still have my daughter - Liam Walsh is demanding change and he won’t be silenced..Crown the Witch Bambie Thug is the sensation of Eurovision 2024 - do we dare to dream now..Live rent free in Co Galway for a year - there’s no catch - just send your kids to the local gaelscol & lots more

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PJ chats with Bryan and Charlotte about his Motor Neurone journey. You can help Bryan here

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PJ talks to Mary Jane about compliments culture.

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PJ talks to Liam Walsh who wants proper regulation of online networks in the wake of the death of his 13 year old daughter Maia

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PJ talks to Eurovision fan Dermot Manning, Frank Dermody of fanclub OGAE Ireland, and Ken O'Sullivan from LMFM about what can only be described as a Tour de Force

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PJ hears from Áine Ní Fhlatharta, principal of Scoil Ronáin an Trá Bháin in Litir Mór about a unique offer. See also scoilronain.ie

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Bambie Thugs moment has arrived - there’s huge excitement in Malmo - can we #crownthewitch ?..Saying Hello to random strangers - in a lonely world it might make somebodys day..The club for people old enough to know better - it’s selling out and going national & lots more

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After Friday's discussion on the show about the rights and wrongs of serving alcohol at Croke Park, PJ talks to the man who started the debtate, the Irish Independent's Daniel Ruddock.

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PJ chats with Eurovision stalwarts Dermot Manning and Frank Dermody about the performance tonight.

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PJ chats with Charlie Weston of the Indo about the soaring demand for black market goods

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PJ talks to Rose who is working to bring badly needed ambulance, fire engines and other emergency vehicles to Ukraine but also wants to fill them up with medical supplies like syringes.

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PJ chats with Nuala Woulfe who wants Ireland to keep our special habit of saluting people we don't know and hears views from listeners.

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PJ talks to Mick Barry TD about the action taken by students in Trinity and UCC in opposition to Israeli actions in Palestine

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Joe O'Shea hears about powerful victim impact statements honouring the late Paudie Palmer. He discovers the idea young people hate grammar is a stupid stereotype. He learns why Midleton people are protesting about flood promises not kept. And more...  

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Joe O'Shea chats with 96FM's Ken Perrott about the GAA policy of not allowing alcohol sales at rugby games in Croker

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Joe O'Shea talks to magician Steve Spade about the craft and about Tats & Tea on this weekend at Team M Tattoo Studio & Wine Bar Youghal where he will be appearing.

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