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    • Mar 4, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    2026-03-04 Carrigaline Special School Parents, Fuel Price Frenzy, Daddy/Daughter Hair Bonding & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 142:57


    PJ hears the worries of Carrigaline Special School parents, checks fuel prices across the city, learns how daddies bond with their daughters at Ponytail & Pints events. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Latest On Travel Refunds Caused By Operation Epic Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 12:00


    PJ gets the lowdown from Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Megan Walsh Talks About Life As A Celtic Woman In Advance Of Her New Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:24


    Megan chats to PJ about life on the road not as a rock star but as a soprano! See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daddy/Daughter Ponytails & Pints By KiwiCutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 7:40


    Hair can be a bonding moment KiwiCutz tells PJ. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Need A Future Guaranteed For Our Adult Kids With Special Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 26:06


    PJ talks to Sinead from beforewedie.ie who is campaigning for adult sons and daughters with special needs to have appropriate housing and to Barry who worries about the future for his 24 year old son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cork's Fuel Price Expert Prof Aoife Foley On What To Expect Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 12:24


    PJ asks Aoife whether we should hold off on topping up the heating tank or buy now before things get worse among many other topics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Truckers Say Now Is The Time For Govt Action On Operation Epic Fury Fuel Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 13:29


    Ger Hyland talks to PJ about their fears help will be too little too late to save driver jobs and stop food prices soaring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Campaign For Cork Poland Flights Steps Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 8:14


    PJ talks to Peter who is part of the campaign to keep flights from Cork to Gdansk and Pozan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Transport Security Force - Is It Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 7:46


    PJ talks about the plans announced to NBRU Gen Sec Dermot O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Parents Of Carrigaline Community School Plead For School To Reopen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 18:47


    Following an incident the school has closed until Mar 9th PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne, Seamus McGrath TD and mum Niamh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2026-03-03 Fuel Price Uproar, Pokémon Daddy/Daughter Bond, Paddy's Day In Alicante & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 144:13


    PJ looks at the surge in fuel prices since the Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran, leans Pokémon collecting is a good bond with your son or daughter, learns how Patrick's Day will be celebrated in Alicante. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Biggest St Patricks Celebration In Spain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 8:52


    PJ talks to Rainnnaídh about the Alicante St Patricks celebration on Sun Mar 15th in Cabo Roig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Spud Cuisine At The Black Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:37


    PJ talks to Simeon who is cooking the ultimate comfort food, spud dishes at The Black Market at The Pie Guys old stall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ROI v FRA Womens Soccer Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 4:47


    PJ looks ahead to tonight with 96FM's Bailey Olliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Collecting Pokémon Is A Great Bond With My Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 14:26


    Luke Roche chats about his new hobby and shocks PJ by telling him he recently went to convention for Pokémon collectors that had 5,000 people attending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Has Fuel Shot Up Already Since Operation Epic Fury Iran Attacks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 12:53


    If the fuel you buy today is already in the supplier tank, why did the prices go up literally overnight PJ asks Oliver Browne of Cork University Business School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I Ended Up Buying The Brewery! Pat Falvey On Building Up Blarney Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 17:38


    Pat Falvey talks to PJ about going for it, making his products eco-friendly and going to the Enterprise Awards for Cork. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shane The Man Behind The Harley Street & Airport Murals On Making Easter Eggs Art!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 10:07


    PJ catches up with Shane O'Driscoll whose art is beloved in many public places in Cork on his new Easter egg collab with Clo Chocolates See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vienna Woods Gives Teen Workers A Lovely Treat As It Looks Forward To The Ryder Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:38


    PJ talks to Michael Magner of Vienna Woods who put on a really special night for teenage staff and their families and he also talks about the preps for The Ryder Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    €1,000 A Week In Drink Thefts Adds To Stress Of Running A Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 8:55


    PJ talks to Kevin Herlihy who runs several Centra shops in Cork City about the cost of theft, with alcohol loss alone costing a grand a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Train Complaints Range From Late Arrival To Dirt In Carriages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 12:50


    PJ hears from Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP who has advice on claiming refunds too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ambulance Dispute Intensifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 8:24


    PJ talks to John McCamley of SIPTU about a row over full time positions for our hard working paramedics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Has The Weather A Red Sand "Blood Rain" Alert?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 6:32


    PJ talks about the Sahara Dust phenomenon with Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel which can be a nightmare to clean off our car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2026-03-02 Trapped In Dubai, Ostán Tharr Barr, Rebel Romance & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 140:11


    PJ talks to Cork people caught in Dubai as Operation Epic Fury rages, hears from Úna who wants Ostán Inis Meáin to connect us with an teanga, learns why Rebel Speed Dating hit success with its face to face formula. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shandon Under Wraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 8:46


    PJ speaks to Gillian from Cork Cards - she is finishing a painting of Shandon steeple under wraps, as it was being refurbished Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Till Death Do Us Start Crossy & PJ Talk About "The Bride"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 12:45


    Crossy has been talking to the stars and he also has some sage advice on how to make things easier if your phone is stolen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Aaron Says Dubai Strikes Are Not A Worry And Tells Family Not To Stay Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 9:12


    PJ talks a call from Aaron in Dubai who describes how good the defences are during the current crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    High Fashion, Low Carbon Boherbue's Junk Kouture Triumph

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 17:19


    PJ is joined by Isabel, Clodagh and Norma from the Boherbue Comprehensive School Junk Kouture team who are through to the regional finals with their creation "Celestial Downpour" and their teacher Roisin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rebel Roars For Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 8:56


    Paula from Rebel Speed Dating explains why her offline Cork dating nights attract people with five minutes of face-to-face chemistry and her plans to offer tailored nights for the LGBT community too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fish Goes High Tech As Joe Introduces Online Auctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 6:59


    PJ talks to Joe Walsh of Paulona Seafoods who have just launched online fish auctions. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Úna Wants To Reconnect Us With Our Teanga With Ostán Inis Meáin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 13:44


    PJ talks to Úna Ní Fhlannagáin about her vision for bheith ag nascadh leis an nGaeilge. She also has some píosaí comhair (bits of advice) for learning phrases that actually have a bit of fuinneamh (energy) to them. She is running a competition to name the centre at the hotel. Enter here Seachtain na Gaeilge Mar 1st to Mar 17th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    End Of An Era For Cork As St Augustines To Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 15:52


    PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who spoke to parishioners and the Provincial Superior Fr Paddy O'Riordan who had to break the sad news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cat Burglar! Enya On Her Cheeky Chicken Loving Visitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 6:26


    PJ talks to Enya who has a pesky but loveable cat visitor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Corkonians Stuck In Dubai During Operation Enduring Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 33:01


    PJ talks to Vicki Creber who is stuck because flights are suspended, to Nicola who is worried about her family there, to Fionn who lives there and gets good travel advice from Tom Randles who is President of the Irish Travel Agents Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2026-02-27 Friday Peak For Traffic Offences, Tánaiste On SNAs and Investing Money, Make A Growing Fence & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 142:58


    PJ discusses what can be done about Friday traffic offences, puts listener issues to Tánaiste Simon Harris, learns that a fence made out of willows could be the best option. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Don't Fence Me In - Living On The Fedge With A Willow Hedge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 14:54


    PJ talks to Rosemary Kavanagh who teaches people how to make a "fedge", a fence that's a hedge of beautiful living willows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hysterical Histories Do Fun Nights That Are Pure Cork And They Need Your Vote!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:55


    PJ talks to Angela Newman of Hysterical Histories who do comedy history dinners and are up for a CBA award against some big hitters. Vote for them here You can also book onto one of their nights at hystericalhistories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mitchelstown Wants To Be The Place For Authentically Lovely Weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:01


    PJ talks to Bill Power from St George's Arts & Heritage Centre about “Get Married In Mitchelstown” event happening this Sun Mar 1st across the town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    For World Book Day - Why Not Learn Book Binding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:49


    PJ talks to Elize de Beer who shows people how to bind books for great keepsakes or gifts tomorrow, Sat Feb 28th 11am in Midleton Library and 2pm in Cobh Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brian Dillons GAA Keep The Club Great With Ball Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 8:23


    PJ gets the lowdown from James Murphy of the club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    More Than A Game: Young People, Sport And The Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:33


    PJ hears a special package from the 96FM News team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    You Can't Quit Food - Former Miss Ireland Linda Duffy On Recovering From ED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:28


    PJ hears from Linda about recovery in advance of Eating Disorder Week Need help? Bodywhys - (01) 2107906 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Prime Time Clothing Says Goodbye & Thank You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:57


    PJ hears from Darragh Toal from the 96FM newsroom who took a trip to the iconic store as they hosted DJs in one of their last days trading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Three Animals Killed Already This Year In Cork Housing Estate Due To Speeding Drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 5:59


    PJ speaks to Cllr Eoghan Fahy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pleas To Reinstate Ryanair Cork-Gdansk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 4:40


    PJ talks to Peter Kidney who is calling on people to sign a petition to bring the flights. See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tánaiste Simon Harris On SNAs, Bessborough, Cost Of Living And New Investment Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 14:42


    Tánaiste Simon Harris take questions from PJ on the topics listeners raised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Where Is The Council Report On Midleton Floods?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:12


    Two experts were commissioned to report on the flooding of Midleton, Liam Quaide TD tells PJ everyone is asking where is it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Friday So Bad For Traffic Offences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 12:29


    Video recorded by busses in Cork showed that Friday is the worst day of the week for traffic offences. How do we fix that PJ asks Paddy Comyn of DoneDeal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Power of Red - How Color Psychology Can Help You Win For Local Enterprise Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 12:54


    Stylist and organizer Lynda Di Blasi chats to PJ about how style, color and organization are powerful tools in business. See also Local Enterprise Week here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2026-02-26 Apartments at Bessborough, Big plans for Paddys Day, Creative Cork & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 133:43


    140 Apartments at Bessborough - campaigners and survivors are horrified that permission was given... it's 19 days to St Patricks Day - Cork is set for a 5 day festival this year - and Corks 96FM is a proud partner, Crochet, Cards and now carvings - is there no end to Cork's creativity & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Little Heirlooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 7:54


    Carving Memories: The Beautiful Idea Behind Little Heirlooms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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