Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears from Sharon Hussey as Farranree campaigners save over half their avenue's trees following talks with Cork City Council, local calls to preserve Sarsfield Court's dementia unit,Togher's biggest Westlife superfan. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From hitching rides in the back of an artic truck to riding in a Deliveroo limo with spice bags, Cork superfan Majella had a ball she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Niina about why Cork is a great place to busk despite the odd pervert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears when Cork City Missing Persons Search And Recovery volunteer Dinny Kiely collapsed without a pulse mid-search, his teammates put their newly learned CPR training to the ultimate test to save one of their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The closure of Unit 1 Sarsfield Court Hospital for dementia patients has led to devastation for Gweyn and Michelle they tell PJ who also talks to Thomas Gould TD about the question he tabled today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to DJ who gives us a bit of insight into what it was like on the show. If you haven't watched the series, you can catch up on RTE Player here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Sean Martin who says the decision to raise the tax 15% above the base level is the right one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sharon Hussey as Farranree campaigners save over half their avenue's trees following talks with Cork City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a CCAC report warning that Ireland needs urgent flood protection, the campaign for a dedicated stem cell unit at CUH to keep cancer treatment in Cork, a warning over rising online travel scams. And more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Pat Comyn from DoneDeal.ie about their latest survey which shows budget busting diesels are losing out to EV during the current fuel crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget the €50,000 price tag myth Christopher Lynch and Pat Buckley TD explain how regular houses can swap out old boilers, tap into €14k grants, and run central heating without burning through electricity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Battling multiple myeloma and severe RSV isolated in Galway, Carl Horgan almost lost his mind to fever; together with wife Martina, they explain to PJ why forcing Munster patients away from CUH is traumatic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaigner Mags McCarthy tells PJ a stem cell unit at CUH can't wait. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork dad Kevin Sheehan shares with PJ the heartbreak of leaving his young daughter and special-needs son behind for treatment in Galway—and why Cork desperately needs its own stem cell facility at CUH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Duggan tells PJ why Cork women shouldn't have to leave the county just to stay alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westlife star Mark Feehily's legal battle reignites debate over weight loss procedures, but Cork's Effie Murphy explains to PJ why the headlines miss thousands of life-changing success stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne went to see 400 local singers gathered on Sunday at Clayton Silversprings to record a heartfelt Christmas single confronting the harsh reality of over 270 homeless children across Cork and Kerry, and heard biting criticism from Mary Coughlan of the handling of the homeless crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Sreenan of the 96FM Newsroom tells PJ of how he almost got caught with a sophisticated scame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly tells PJ about today's nasty coastal gusts and looks at the Climate Change Advisory Council's warning we need to get on with flood protection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears about growing public anger over Cork city centre safety and CCTV demands, an agonizing prescription delay for the life-altering Friedreich's Ataxia treatment Skyclarys, threats of nationwide road blockades following a massive midlands fuel protest. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Simon's Paul Sheehan joins Paul Byrne to discuss record-breaking emergency figures, the harsh reality for working people locked out of rental homes, and why single adults are being left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitality boss Michael Droney joins Paul to push for a transformed city centre, family-friendly festivals, and explains why Cork needs a massive cultural showcase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brady Cotter and his proud dad Damien sit down with Paul to talk about early-morning drives, borrowing clubs on the tee, and landing a two-foot shot to beat world-class golfers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skechers MD Paul Gallagher tells Paul Byrne why everyday shopping districts could soon look very different without urgent budget relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As tensions return to Portadown after nearly three decades, Tommy Gould TD joins Paul to examine the painful human cost of the past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from soccer fan Kevin about why he didn't even want to know the score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newly elected Cork Business Association president Clara O'Neill tells Paul Byrne how tackling empty spaces above shops and upgrading city transit could reshape Cork for families and local shoppers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to John Dallon about the big meeting last night that may see fuel protests resuming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears about Michael's career from the Late Late Toy Show to reporting on Katie Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just weeks after securing HSE funding for Skyclarys, Cork dad Craig Cody reveals the devastating bottleneck finding a neurologist to approve a prescription for Skyclarys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Aga who owns House of Nails who had a person urinate on their floor last Thursday and to Cllr Dan Boyle who is on the Local Community Safety Partnerships committee (formerly Joint Policing Committee) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the crisis in affordable rentals, finds out hidden costs in taking out a boiler, chats to Donal Gallagher about his book on Rory, Edged In Blue. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ and Crossy from Onic Entertainment look at Mobland Series 2 and also Sense and Sensibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty years after losing his brother and best friend, Dónal Gallagher tells PJ he sets the record straight on the rock icon Rory taken far too soon. Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher by Dónal Gallagher with Jamie Dickson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Kenneth Collins tells PJ about a rare display of total cross-party unity as Cork City councillors unite to block the bulldozers and protect an iconic piece of revolutionary history on the northside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just four hours to learn the lead villain in London's West End and her Cork family unexpectedly in the crowd, Rosemary O'Reilly tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murphy tells PJ about Dutch-inspired community farm in North Cork where local households pool resources, get their hands dirty, and share great tasting food See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A €14,500 grant sounds great on paper, but heating expert Dave Gibbons explains to PJ why taking it could actually end up costing older homeowners tens of thousands in hidden renovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Emer Lynch tells PJ how a pioneering Cork study is using a simple routine blood test to replace invasive biopsies and transform personalised treatment for women with advanced breast cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After viral video madness in Fordes Bar, Barry tells PJ about the hilarious scramble to safely guide an unexpected, bushy-tailed visitor out of the city centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eugene contacted the show because the booked a flight to Vietnam on Christmas Day leaving Dublin Airport with China Air through trip.com then the penny dropped that Irish airports don't open. China Air customer service says their information is Dublin opens! What to do? Eoghan Corry gives some advice for Eugene to PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina has a €1,500 budget but rents are hitting nearly €3,000 she offers barter and hard work as well if that helps secure a safe roof for her kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on the budget crunch caused by soaring fuel, learns how Lewis lost 9 stone and wants to help others, hears Paul Byrne talk to St Angelas pupils and their principal about their heart screening project in honor of Ellen Cassidy. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Gary Griffin about the importance of finding a place to build stability in Teach Mhuire when people leave treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Angelas Past Pupil Ellen Cassidy was fit, healthy, and an elite swimmer when she died suddenly at the marathon. Paul Byrne hears from Principal Pat Curran and students Maggie and Catherine who are trying to catch cardiac problems in young lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training six days a week since age three, 3rd-year student Isabelle Scanlon shares the thrill of bringing a world freestyle dance title home to St Aidan's. The College Open Night is tonight, Thu Sep 24th. Doors open at 6:30 PM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stung, exhausted, and battling freezing waters, marathon swimmer Ruth Fuller tells PJ what kept her moving across the North Channel to fund vital research for SCA7 You can back her campaign here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you fancy a casual 50k or the full 100k route, Adam Walsh tells PJ Carrigaline Lions Club is rallying cyclists of all levels this weekend for Cork's longest-running charity ride. You can sign up for Saturday's 35th Cycle Classic for Marymount online now or on the morning at the Youth Centre on Church Road Carrigaline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Kelleher tells PJ at 18 he weighed 21 stone and hid behind a fake smile but he turned it around and reveals the common mistakes that almost wrecked his weight loss journey. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John says to PJ if it's legal to drink it's not right to tell supermarkets they can't discount it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid ongoing heartbreak across Gaza and the West Bank, PJ Coogan and Dominic Carroll discuss practical action, sporting boycotts, and Cork's role in the global campaign. The meeting mentioned iswith Al-Haq researchers Dr Michael Kearney and Dr Susan Power gets underway this Thursday at 7pm in Connolly Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.