Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears that bus that fail to turn up are threatening a teen's dream of her first job, talks to Kathryn Thomas about her new Onic podcast, gives a prize away to Noel who then gives it to a mum we spoke to on the show trying her best for her daughter. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week on The Opinion Line we've been running a competition in association with our friends in Fáilte Ireland. When Noel won a prize his first thought was to give it to listener Deirdre Fitzgibbon who spoke about what it's like getting up early, catching busses and walking over a kilometre because her daughter Emily who lives with Down Syndrome has had her school transport fall through Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn chats to PJ about her new podcast which looks at how at the unpredictable twists and turns of life with guests such as Trinny Woodall and Elizabeth Day. Get it on the Onic app Android here Apple here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinderella Starts Nov 29th at The Everyman, PJ asks Chloe & Zowie for some inside tea about the Panto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Auto-enrolment loophole is costing workers Brian Forde, Head of Financial Planning Rockwell Financial, tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darragh Deasy, the Chairperson of Macroom AFC, explains to PJ he and some of the lads from the club took a dream trip to Hungary to watch Ireland play but the way home was even better when they met Troy Parrott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen Lenihan, Strategic Director of HR of Trigon Hotels, tells PJ how they accommodate menopause concerns and won a Gold Standard by the Menopause Hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Podcaster, presenter, DJ, and fitness fanatic Vogue Williams joined the jungle last night. PJ chats to Cork superfan Lorna about how she got on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Crossy From The Buzz on Cork's 96FM who went to the Premiere in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoghan McCarthy of Ballyhass Marketing talks cold water, hot pizza, and helping men talk about mental health to PJ Coogan To take the plunge see here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brion Kennedy started a petition to get a Public Holiday for the soccer playoffs next March. He tells PJ that when our soccer team does well, the whole country lifts its spirits and we should celebrate that. You can find the petition here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Wyon about how he comes up with the fabulous ideas for the Christmas windows that feature German bears, marbles, everything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Wayne who is proud of his daughter getting her first job but is so sorry for the drama she goes to just trying to get to work on time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ligita runs Ask Balloon Cork and got a parking ticket because there are no loading bays on the weekend. Is this fair? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan says his wife's car was stolen from Halfway village near the cakeshop last nite probably after midnight. Black Toyota Vitz (Japanese version of the Yaris) 13G5689 Can you help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ celebrates great Christmas windows in Cork shops including the OG in Caseys Furniture, hears how roads are full of rule breakers and lane changers, asks will anyone pay €1m to stay the weekend in a Cork hotel. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A helicopter, private yacht, scones and poetry PJ explores with Blue Haven Marketing Manager Dan Sweeney how a mad deal worked for them to highlight their other offerings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jennifer Murray from Caseys Furniture about a window wonderland that is a solid favorite in Cork at Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From willow reindeer to ceramic nativity sets — craft gifts bring something special to the season of giving Jade tells PJ. See also corkcraftanddesign.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They've done the Great British Bake Off challenge, they've created a Christmas Sambo and now they've made a Rudolph cake with Malteser, Raspberry & White Chocolate and other options. You gotta check out their Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bebhinn Lombard of UCC Young Fine Gael explains to PJ that they cannot register with the college and all the other main parties are and whatever the reason it needs to be sorted for democracy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Michael Beecher of the East Cork Railway Alliance who knows Irish Rail want a line to Youghal that would ease traffic and housing problems but it's not in the Transport plan. Sample letter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Guiney's manager Padraig about all the Santas in the window and the tops they're doing for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dad John describes to PJ the round-the-clock care Ryan needs, and how Jack & Jill's ‘gift of time' helps them stay strong as a family and Eileen O'Malley chats about the Jack & Jill Xmas campaign. See jackandjill.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran warns that Liberty Street House, a crucial early-intervention service for vulnerable teens, needs support and protection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears Aisling say that the rule breaking and chances being taken on the road every day has got to stop and we should all play a part in that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's Shimmer Boy reveals to PJ how his deeply personal song about addiction was unexpectedly discovered by a hit UK TV show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ and the Chairman of Sliabh Rua, Paul Hannan, discuss how a new GAA rule may have unintended consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Deirdre who will do anything so Emily her daughter who lives with Down Syndrome and represents Ireland in Gymnastics. But she wouldn't have to if there was a proper school transport solution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Round Table Cork use ice skating, quizzes, and a few pints to tackle the silent epidemic of male loneliness Stephen Conran tells PJ Coogan. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John O'Driscoll tells PJ the heartbreaking story of losing his daughter Willow and reveals how Féileacáin Fathers helped him heal. NEED HELP? feileacain.ie or text 085 249 6464 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears 600+ objections to the Cork Harbour incinerator plan have been lodged from Linda Fitzpatrick of CHASE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Courtney tells PJ the interest in the incinerator debate prompted him to do a special edition. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ finds out more from Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor Charlie Weston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to driving instructor Darren Mullane about how best to anticipate lane changes, other confused people and asks is there a better way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks about the junctions that could be improved across the city, hears a harrowing account of a mum walking kilometres to get her daughter to school, celebrates Cork singer Shimmer Boy describing Made In Chelsea using his song. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears about the tragedy in Ballinlough overnight, chats about the reboot of Bishop Lucey Park (widely known as the Peace Park), talks to Michael about African/Irish fusion food. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lottie is singing for Ireland in Junior Eurovision. PJ chats to her and mum Celine about how we can get behind her for an Irish win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Padel is spreading fast and Cork County has been on to it for ages, now it's time for the city boys! PJ talks to David Farrell, boss at The Hive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Stephen McCarthy of Old Head Milk about how boredom during the COVID-19 Lockdown led to his selling vending machine milk drinks fresh from the farm. Eircode P17 RX37 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Onalimi of Flavour Safari African Fusion Sauces learning how he got his kitchen skills from working with his mother in Nigeria. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Jens Walter, a professor with APC Microbiome Ireland UCC about why processed foods are not great but also gets some simple tips to get healthy in a few bites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from wildlife enthusiast and swan lover Ted Dineen who has been helping them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy's posted on TikTok (@everythingbylucy) about things she missed from the 2010s and it went surprisingly viral she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Theo Dillon about ReStyle Cork happening Nov 30th at the Cork College of FET Douglas St with workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, a repair café, clothes swapping and even a full fashion show. And the MC will be our own Derry O'Callaghan. See also @restyle.cork on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Finance Minister is joining the World Bank, PJ gets reaction from the Editor of The Phoenix Paddy Prendeville who also talks about the Phoenix annual out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Long tells PJ they're open for business at the Franciscan Well, even the microbrewery is! It's the brewery alone which is closing and that's a different thing to even the microbrewery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with city centre businessman Paul Walsh who runs 3 Little Piggies about whether the new Bishop Lucey Park is a hit or a miss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who broke the story last night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on the overnight fire in Little Island, talks to the man cheering up Patricks St with his Christmas Light Car, learns how Mens Mental Health Month helps good men be great men. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sharon about being a soccer widow who at least saw her husband get his bit of fame on the RTE News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.