Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne looks at the new traffic system in St Lukes X, hears how 100 people will run the starts of County Hall, chats with the fab Team Rogers from The Sound Of Music at The Opera House. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with (deep breath!) Alexander Kennedy, Martha Goldsmith, Conall Brennan, Ruby Treacy, Robyn O'Riordan and Sofia Hochstedler. And they're only brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Pride Vibes Mia Poland about the great events on this weekend to show your Pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Hillyard from The Algiers in Baltimore tells Paul Byrne the arrival of historic ship The Tally Ho this weekend will be a great event for the town and visitors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork City Fire Brigade's Niall Ó Crualaioch talks to Paul about his County Hall Tower Run Aug 30th for CUH Charity Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears from Dr Mark Ruddy, CRITICAL Medical Director, how you can stay safe this weekend and leave their volunteers have a Bank Holiday they can enjoy For more info on CRITICAL or to help them see criticalcharity.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Tony Nation about the fabulous model railway he started building during Lockdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Colin Tobin about a new doctor subscription service and asks how it works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland and John Bowman from Bel Childcare Donnybrook about a missing piece in the childcare shortage puzzle, stable wages and accommodation for workers and how the forthcoming Budget will help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks Cllr Noel O'Flynn about the filter lane closed at St Lukes X and to Helen who lives in the area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Michael Collins TD who says we need a Ombudsman to help apprentices in cases where the are glitches in the system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne asks what the Boston Scientific restructuring means for Cork, hears Garda advice on Bank Holiday weekend travel, chats to Vanessa Feltz on reinventing herself and why she loves Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Colm Cleary of James Lyons O'Keeffe Auctioneers who are selling Goat Island off Schull and it could go for the bargain price of €275,000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flight disruption, so far, seems at a minimum due to the belt of fires right across Europe but smoke could be a worry and Eoghan Corry of travelextra.ie talks through the issues with Paul Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul gets the breakdown of what is happening this weekend's Cork City Community Pride which we are proud to be media partner for from Frank Dermody, one of the organizers. See more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to in studio Insp Gillian Synnott of the Cork City Division Roads Policing Unit about their August Bank Holiday operation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Ireland's oldest regatta but it's got plenty of new ideas too Trisha Mclernon, Secretary of Kinsale Regatta and Teddy McNamara, the Regatta's Lifetime President tell Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a great night in Voodoo Rooms and Paul talks to three of our winners about the party and their own businesses, Norman Hegarty whose Woodflooring_by_norman got Best Business Instagram, John Fitzgerald who runs Fitz Fitness which won Best Gym and Libby from Libby Armstrong Nails who won Best Beauty Salon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul reads a message from a listener about how frustrating it is dealing with the rules for mortgages while also dealing with spiralling bids from other buyers and puts the points to Joey Sheehan from mymortgages.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks about how hard it is to get for teens to get jobs with insurance and training boxes to be ticked with Jen Hogan, parenting journalist with The Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Vanessa Feltz about loving East Cork, her superb ability to bounce back and even Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to JP O'Sullivan of MECPATHS who work with hotels and other businesses to try and detect child traffickers See also mecpaths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD who has concerns about the restructuring announcement yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne takes calls on how we should deal with unclaimed bottle and can deposits, hears Cobh woman Niamh talk about life in Australia where she is running the Sydney Marathon, looks back at the life of the late Glen Hansard. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul speaks to Michael Carr formerly presenter of The 96FM Green Room and Edel Curtin from Coughlan's Bar Douglas Street who remember the Late Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash this morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Niamh, a Cobh girl taking on one of the worlds most famous marathons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne chats to Paddy Comyn from Donedeal.ie about the cars people look at most on the site Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamilla Sikorska & Liga Ceimere tell Paul how they turned Macroom PO into Kali Hair Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Alex from White Horse Vikings who will be the big attraction at The Youghal Medieval Festival this weekend, Sun Aug 2nd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Musharaf Hussain from Tom Stanley's Cork Kent Railway Station who sold a million winning ticket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young Irish families returning home to settle down are at a €30k disadvantage on the home market. Cllr Willie O'Leary tells Paul Byrne why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Lydia about The Cork Runway fashion show at Cyprus Avenue Sun Aug 16th 6pm with rooftop after-party she is running with Rory O'Connor from The Model-Cast to fundraise for Cuanlee. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul hears more from Cathal Malone of Thomas Coughlan Solicitors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone was complaining about an overwhelming odor in Mahon, Douglas and Rochestown yesterday and Paul spoke to Cllr Peter Horgan about it who has been investigating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Ken O'Flynn TD about what happens to all the deposits paid when people buy bottles and cans but do not return them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks Nancy who campaigns for better mental health care, learns how Ciara wonders what lies ahead for her daughter after an encounter she and her friend had, hears all about Charlie who carries the flag for Cork in a big doggie comp. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Julia about Charlie's single-minded campaign to make Cork Great Again in The Nose Of Tralee Vote here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul has a magic chat with Ger and hears about working with David Blaine on developing tricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent figures showed spending on beefing up flood defences for East Cork has slowed down. Caroline Leahy, Secretary Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, tells Paul it's looking like history repeating itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate is on a 9 week trip through France and tells Paul she managed to make it to the coast keeping one step ahead of the fires gripping the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Taylor whose mom passed in May after a stroke and wants to help the Irish Heart Foundation See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara tells Paul she fears for the world her daughter will grow up in after men she did not know asked to photograph her while she was out walking with a friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Riegel talks to Paul about continuing investigations and the legal options in Jordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Mary who lost a gold walking stick of great sentimental value in Blackpool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears Nancy explain the reforms she would like to see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks to Craig Coady about the wait for news on Skycalrys while the decision to aid Ukraine was fast tracked Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne talks in studio to campaigning dad Craig Coady about the fight to get his son Paudie the medicine he badly needs, here's how shops are fighting back against professional shoplifters, welcomes Pepper the Guide Dog. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen O'Mahony tells Paul Byrne the story of her battle to get the Rainbow Club its own base with help from anonymous donations, local families, and one incredible vision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Artur Bielejewski about what happened and how people from Cahir and all over rallied around! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul finds out about the club and the car from William Cuddy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats to Amayah about what she is looking forward to in tonights final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.