Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Are taskforces an obstacle or a help to getting things done? Mobile Saunas and coffee trucks face new rules. People in Cork are building real rockets and flying them! And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri Jul 27th to Tue Jul 1st there's heaps of Rory goodness in town centring on Gallagher's Bar MacCurtain St, John and Ciarán from Rory Gallagher legacy band Shin Kickers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We didn't know until a few days ago that there are literally rockets being built in Cork by people as a hobby! Proper ones! But there you go. PJ finds out more from Darren Moynihan of UCC Rocketry & Space Exploration Society Instagram @uccrocketrysociety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Johanna Murphy who recently launched a video about Cobh who says even the NYT recently featured property in the Titanic Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna O'Leary turned her family's old playhouse into a thriving honesty box—proving that trust, good ingredients, and a little nostalgia can still go a long way. The karma was good and she got a nice surprise recently she tells PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Luke Tanner of Happy Place Saunas in Fountainstown who says new rules would stop him from leaving everything in place overnight and make it impossible to stay in business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When fuel soars in price, we need to have a tax that ramps down because the government will still get the same amount of money, Kevin McPartlan of Fuels For Ireland tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As she moves onto the next chapter of her life, Coleen Forsythe Deputy Head at St Columbas Girls NS with Facility For Deaf Children talks to PJ who also talks to mums Claire and Susan who think she's only awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets some advice from Ronan Murphy of Smarttech247 as scammers up the game with more realistic pitches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears opinions from listeners on the idea of a taskforce for Cork to solve problems faster modelled on Dublin's taskforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren wants to ban vaping - not just on the beach - on Patricks St...So you pass your test - can you drive home unaccompanied? Weeelll maybe not! Live at the Marquee - meet the superfan who queued up at 9am & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crossy tells PJ watch F1 The Movie and watch it on the biggest screen possible, a story of a racing team getting from the back of the grid to Champion contenders. They also look ahead to how Denis Villeneuve will change James Bond Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chatted to Peter at the launch of Live At The Marquee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ has a powerful conversation with Fintan Drury about choosing empathy over detachment in the face of global tragedy. Catastrophe – Nakba II by Fintan Drury (Merrion Press) Fintan Drury will be in Dubray this evening (Thu Jun 26th) signing books 6.30pm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Mary Jane O'Regan who is horrified at all the comments and even hate for Kelly Brook over her appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driving instructor Gene Russell tells PJ we need to think twice before getting too severe about enforcing all laws on all occasions and backs it up with a law almost everyone breaks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats with Darren Mullane about a call for checks for unaccompanied drivers around the driving test centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Sandra who says that her sister's life is miserable after a stroke at a young age because she cannot get a suitable shower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flood victims in Midleton were told help was coming. But as the year slips by, so does hope. Alan Mahy tells PJ about the stress of waiting—and the fear of history repeating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tough laws will ban vaping in France soon, Cllr Audrey Buckley is calling for a ban in some public places in Cork County PJ talks to listeners who are quite divided on the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Natgis who saw Picture This last night, will go again tonight and travels where they go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

96FM was in force at the launch of Live At The Marquee. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asked people what got them stoked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the beach be a no smoking and no vaping area - or would that be going too far...Natasha O Brien - there's a new documentary on TV tonight - her own story, told her own way...strawberry flavoured fresh milk - and there's the cow it came from - in the next field & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ takes calls on a new crisis facing those already fleeing war as Macroom hears Ukrainians face an uncertain future and most move from Green Glens accommodation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michael Collins TD about a very distressing story of a woman in fear in her twilight years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Pat's boots failed, so did the idea that this was just another climb—Lisa tells PJ why they kept going for a special reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Giorgia Anile of thetoylibrary.ie who explains how kids are happier, clutter is lower and plastics are reduced when kids have fun with library toys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor and Tara share how Wednesday changed the world for their son and AADI's David McCarthy says dogs bring kids from overload to safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natasha O'Brien survived a brutal assault, a broken justice system, and it left her demanding change she tells PJ. “Natasha” is on tonight, Wed Jun 25th, at 9.35pm on RTÉ One or on RTE Player here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best in Ireland - and Ger only took the job to get him out of bed… Nonna night - bonna night without the fires - so how did it go.. John Fosketts incredible story - 11 years sober this month & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finbarr Buttimer opens up to PJ about walking to Dingle in memory of his daughter Nóra—and how two charities helped him find hope after loss See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world has changed a lot since mother-and-daughter combo Bairbre and Josie Flood set out as part of the Global March To Gaza. PJ catches up with them about how it went and how the feel now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake chats to PJ in advance of his Sun Jun 29th gig at The Briery Gap in Macroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ speaks to Sheena who says Joe bought a sunburst Fender Stratocaster, the same model Rory Gallagher bought there in 1963 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Foskett started using drugs at 10—now he's 11 years clean and fighting to help others get the mental health help they deserve. TikTok @pins4yoursinz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jess from Kindness Krew about a little help they need Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ger Gleeson, the Lollipop Man Bunscoil Mhuire Youghal who won the Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year for the whole of Ireland and also to Sinéad Crowther of Tonstix who organized the comp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The city is moving away from bonfires to the new Non-Fire events and Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne went to see what one was like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Cllr Ciara O'Connor who wants a change to planning laws to make sure childcare units are used for working crèches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Cllr Audrey Buckley who says the time has come to set an example for our kids and to improve our air Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Air India flight 182 - lost off the coast of West Cork 40 years ago today...Madness - a great gig - but the clampers were out taking advantage...Truckers warn overgrown ditches and trees will cause a bad accident & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Trevor Welch from The Score about increasing worries about CCFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe of the Corks 96FM Newsroom who spoke to people at the Raise The Roof protest on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt McAuliffe was given a second chance—now he's cycling the Ring of Kerry with his son to honour the stranger who made it possible. Support Matt here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Denis about the picture that went around the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to journalist Saoirse Hanley whose dad attended the crash Read her article looking back on the disaster here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Finbarr Archer, one of the organizers of today's event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne spoke to Kay Reynolds and Frank Buttimer at the casting of his ashes on Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that untrimmed hedges are costing truckers €1,000 a week in mirrors alone from Ger Hyland of the IRHA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Fergal Dennehy, Cork's new Lord Mayor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Michelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.