Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears from Craig Coady as he continues his family's fight for access to Skyclarys, play therapy students left in limbo following the collapse of APAC, the latest update from the anti-racism group Together We Are Carrigaline. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Annette about the vigil Aug 21st 8pm at the Park Road near the bridge..walking up West End,stopping at Church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Flannery of Dingle Oceanworld and Gemma O'Connor Irish Whale & Dolphin Group Strandings Officer tell PJ what's involved in a rescue and what you should do if you see stranded dolphins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clodagh tells PJ that was part of studying to be a counsellor she has to have counselling herself but found online counselling lacked the feeling of a hug you get being there in person with the counsellor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Syed Haque who was viciously assaulted in June in front of his kids and to Liz Scott Hall who organized the Together We Are Carrigaline Organizer anti-racism rally last Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sophie who is also in a tricky situation with ACAP going into administration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets an update from Aisling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Emma about the shock news that APAC has entered administration leaving many students wondering what will happen their qualification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cork Mum Danielle Coor who is racing against time to save her seven-year-old daughter's speech from an ultra-rare epilepsy syndrome See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to psychologist Malie Coyne who says that kids want casual together time with their parents and other relatives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orla tells PJ moving a wheelchair, even if the person thinks they're helping, is a terrifying experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sean Fitzgerald organizer of the vigil of solidarity requesting the reimbursement of Skyclarys Drug for Paudie Coady and others 21st August 8pm Ballinlough Park Cork City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Craig who is pressing all the buttons to get Skyclarys treatment urgently for his son Paudie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears what happened from Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with The Irish Sun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about Fianna Fáil backbenchers writing a letter backing Craig Coady's campaign to get Skyclarys for his son Paudie, talks to Michelle about ways to stop thugs ruining Mahon's playground and other facilities, learns about all the history on view at the Blarney Woollen Mills Heritage Open Day tomorrow. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Samantha Lancashire who turned a massive life blow into a triumph when she set up creatinglightbulbmoments.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from Cathal O'Shea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Gillian Hayes from Blarney Woolen Mills about the fab history you can see on Sat. Talk and tour at 10am no booking necessary, just turn up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Grace O'Leary who is helping people email their TDs on Skyclarys. She feels the President should get involved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks Padraig about the mood in the party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now is the time to lower your Winter heating bill but if you can't afford a full retrofit, smaller projects cut bills and can get grants, the SEAI's Dara Stewart tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mike Hackett whose son picked a half a stone in two hours and to Bia Sásta's Elke O'Mahony who has delicious ideas on what to do when you have picked them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Warren Brandt the man behind safescoot.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Hosford tells PJ that Fianna Fáil backbenchers want the Skyclarys question sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John Paul who wonders if there is any end in sight to the water outage in his area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to local Michelle Buckley who says talk is cheap, action and accountability is needed so the area can protect its amenities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Paul Byrne interview Sebastian who was attacked by a shark, learns the craic was mighty in Bells Field waiting for the eclipse and talks to the fisherman who would sell anywhere and his startled potential customers! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to fisherman Brendan Dudley and to Dawn Smith & Paul Lore, the record-breaking Row Aurora rowers they started chatting to in the middle of the ocean! See also here https://www.facebook.com/rowaurora Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's biggest community fire show is returning to Marina Park this Friday, 14 August 2026 at 8:00 PM. PJ finds out more from Megan Cronin of The Circus Factory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a fella crowning himself king to a modest man covering his parts Gillian Hennessy tells PJ the history in The Triskel Art Centre's building, Christchurch, is amazing. Triskel Christchurch on South Main Street hosts a free guided tour at 3:00 PM on Saturday, 15 August 2026, for Cork Heritage Open Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Damien Hickey & Linda Ryan who are both directors of the Cullen community-led Tigh Laitiarain pub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane tells PJ that the amount of people in one carriage who had the wrong ticket on a recent trip shows things must change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that Eoin is gearing up for a new workshop and is travelling Ireland this week as an ambassador for Heritage Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ checks in with Sen Maria McCormack to see how the campaign to bring better treatment for endometriosis to Ireland is going Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday there was a massive crowd of eclipse watchers in great humor at Bells Field and Paul Byrne interviewed them and described the atmosphere to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from the interview Opinion Line's Paul Byrne had with Sebastian Achim about the shark attack that left him needing surgery and from RNLI Ballycotton Coxswain Eolan Walsh who was part of the rescue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Craig Coady about the rejection of Skyclarys, the first Byrne Report on Corks cost of living crisis Funded by the News Reporting Scheme, great tips on seeing the eclipse. And more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets the scoop from Caoimhe Lyons, MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory's Science Facilitator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Denise Buckley of the Sugar Plum Sweetery which saw queues down the street on opening day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's 96FM's Paul Byrne in the first of a new series of Special Reports covering the important topics affecting Corkonians chats with families under pressure due to the rising cost of living and gets an over from VDP Regional Coordinator Cormac O'Sullivan. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Princess, Martha, Rachel and Blesssing join PJ in studio to talk about the horrific racism they suffered after a post about their youth project was made on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Killian who was named the July Cork Person Of The Month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ asks Paudie O'Sullivan TD if there are any options left for families like Craig Coady desperate for treatment for their kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Craig about the heart breaking news he got yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.