Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ talks to Corks new Lord Mayor Damian Boylan, hears all the goss from the weekend concerts, learns how the Jadotville story is helping today's vets. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon and his dad went to the World Cup in the USA to support Scotland and tells PJ it is an amazing experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets some tips from John Relihan of pittbrosbbq.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Fintan who will be signing "Genocide - Sponsoring The Destruction Of Palestine" 6.30-8PM Wed Jun 24th in Dubray Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dr Paul O'Dwyer and to Eileen Burke, Community Health Worker Cork Traveller Visibility Group, about a project that has lessons for everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tracy Connolly from ONE about the Fri Jun 26th event which will help raise money for a servicepersons home in St Lukes and to Leo Quinlan the son of Jadotville hero Colonel Patrick Quinlan See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that scammers are planning to confuse and cheat people as the EU introduces a new tax of EUR3 on imported items Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Katelynn and Grace about the concert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a cracking night for CMAT fans from Órla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the Corks 96FM GAA Correspondent Finny Mac about what turned out to be a one sided clash on Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Damian Boylan who was elected Lord Mayor on Friday about his plans for the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from a listener who created a petition to save the food trucks in Paul St Dining Plaza, discusses if the curtailed Penneys expansion means Cork City Centre is in trouble, chats to Lydia, the new Miss Universe Miss Cork who says she will advocated on housing. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to JP about Zach's rise to fame, what kind of songs he sings and what we need to know about the Cork concerts this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dominic Cullinane about the incredible things at the Lauralynn Picnic Day, a fundraiser for children's hospice, happening 11-7 Sun Jun 21st at the Curraghbeg Nursery & Garden Centre, Ovens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lydia is our new Miss Universe Miss Cork and she says experiencing homelessness while pregnant has made her determined to use the platform to advocate for solving the housing crisis. You can vote who becomes Miss Ireland. Download the MI Org app on Apple or Android. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Geraldine about her Cuan, a Cork entrant for the Nose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Dearbhla about her new book "Joy" in advance of her appearance at West Cork Literary Festival on Saturday, July 11th at 4pm See westcorkliteraryfestival.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Maggie Molloy host of Cheap European homes to get some tips on how to get a bargain and she asks for Cork people to take part in the show. If you want to email casting@av3.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lady Cabs visited Cork yesterday and dropped into Corks 96FM. Barry O'Mahony spoke to Emanuela and Angela about their recruitment drive in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernice from Nervana Wellness Centre tells PJ she got robbed in broad daylight yesterday in Gt William O'Brien St Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Dan who heard us discuss the ban on the food trucks in Paul St Dining Plaza and started a petition to get them back See also https://www.change.org/p/reverse-cork-city-council-s-decision-on-food-trucks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Walsh from 3 Little Pigs tells PJ a multi billion euro business curtailing their expansion show Cork city centre is no longer a place to do business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears views on City Council ending the 5th Avenue Dining Plaza in Paul St, learns how Siobhan Lynch is demanding proper enforcement of scrambler bike laws that carry her late daughter's name, asks why builders need to go digital. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby is the most amazing dog which is great because before being rescued it obviously had a hard life, Sarah tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Eddie from CRITICAL about what to expect at the CRITICAL Car Show taking place at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens on Sunday, Jun 28th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving across Europe and opening a business together is a massive gamble but Ioana Zloghin and her partner Denis have just fallen in love with Sunday's Well, she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CIF's Denise Tuffy tells PJ about a meeting in The Radisson Little Island at 5.30pm this evening about the need for construction businesses to get ready for govt regulations for govt contracts which will also be mirrored in other contracts. Register here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to activist Willie O'Brien as the long-running saga of uplifting the area finally has an end in sight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Siobhan Lynch whose daughter was killed by a scrambler bike and says that Grace's Law banning the machines on roads needs pursuit training and some reforms to the legal system to work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Damien Sreenan who visited some of the Olympians preparing for the the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 which starts tonight in Tallaght Stadium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leandro's orange bike was taken from outside Bronx on Prince St on Sun at around 5.20pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather as the weather breaks about what's in store for us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr John Maher about the action taken by Cork City Council closing the area Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins says the torrent of hate that came down when he posed with Clonakilty Honorary Mayor Yousuf Janab Ali is not fair to the man who has worked hard for his community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a massive push by the Sexual Violence Centre, government and medics to end spiking, chats to Jackie Fox and The Green Wolves MCC about how bikers are helping stamp out online bullying, learns about a Cork Nose Of Tralee doggie hopeful. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to the man who knows, Crossy, about the upcoming Mumford & Sons concert and they also take a look at Season 2 of Sugar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren O'Mahoney talks to PJ about her move into crochet and delight at being a LEO enterprise at The Cork Summer Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Grainne about how her cool business idea is taking off with a place of honor at the Summer Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last time we spoke to Sandra Coveney Schulz it was about surprise twins and now they have a playmate, Nelly who wants your vote in the Nose Of Tralee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kabin Studio is famous for smallies and teens making rhymes but The Mixtape Showcase at Firkin Crane, Jun 26th, is to get adults involved too, PJ hears from Sally O'Leary Crowley and Garry McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Fox has been amazing in her campaign to stamp out online bullying with Coco's Law and PJ talks to her and Griff from Green Wolves MCC who were inspired to run an event supporting the cause at Blackpool SC next Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears what Damien Sreenan from the Corks 96FM newsroom experienced at a Rebel Speed Dating event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that the ban piloted by Michael McNamara MEP will come into effect in December along with some other measures like "watermarking" of AI audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a multi-prong attack on drink spiking from Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre, Dr Chris Luke and Seamus McGrath TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Paul about developments in the Youghal Bridge case and the ongoing bill of maintaining the MV Matthew seized in a drugs case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about a bid to ban apps that create fake nude pictures of people, checks if fuel prices are really going down since the Strait of Hormuz opened, learns about Tieghan meeting Katie Taylor and swopping medals with her. And More... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Joanna Kenneally of Strand Road Furniture Cloyne on following in her dad's footsteps into the furniture business on a different continent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Donna who returned from holiday to find scaffold erected in the garden and she needs it gone because her child has special needs and needs a safe garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tieghan about the time she met Katie Taylor and swopped her boxing medal for Katie's Olympic medal in a photo in the paper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Majella Tynan Walsh winner of the Irish Law Awards 2026 Munster Sole Practitioner of the Year on why going solo was the best decision she made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Albert Deasy who wants to praise those companies that took graffiti seriously and cleaned it off street cabinets before it encouraged copycat "tagging" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.