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    • Mar 6, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

    2026-03-06 Carrigaline School Anger, Womens Day At The Pav, A Cork Movie On The Divorce Referendum & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 139:24


    PJ hears a report from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne on the meet of parents worried about the Carrigaline Special School Shutdown, talks to DJ NatMac about her special Womens event in the Pav on Sunday and learns about local journalist Sarah Horgan's latest movie project. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    DJ NatMac Having A 7-12 Womens Day Event In The Pav

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 7:10


    NatMac tells PJ it will feature tatts, tarot and tunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1,000 Lights Ceremony For The Chinese New Year Of The Fire Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 8:46


    PJ talks to Mary P O'Connor about the ceremony to bring luck during what promises to be a turbulent, powerful year. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cork Journalist Sarah Horgan Tackles The Divorce Referendum In Her Latest Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 19:01


    PJ talks to Sarah Horgan and CP Kelleher about their film "Ye Of Little Faith" which is set in the era of the Divorce Referendum in 80s Ireland as they hit the crowdfunding round. Want to help? Check here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hoppers From Disney & Pixar Hits Cinemas Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 7:13


    PJ talks to Crossy who chatted to Dave Franco, King Titus, in the movie ahead of its release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    96FM's Damien Sreenan Talks To Women At Corks Civic Intl Womens Day Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 10:39


    PJ hears from Damien who spoke with people going to the event hosted by the Lady Mayoress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Help A Lad Whose BMW Car Was Stolen In Ballincollig This Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 3:30


    Mary tells PJ her son woke up to do an exam in Dublin to find his car stolen. He's devastated as its his pride and joy. It's a white BMW reg number 171D29282 taken this morning from Ballincollig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ireland V Wales Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 10:11


    PJ talks to David Kilcoyne from What The Ruck podcast and gets the lowdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beads Craft AND Wine - What's Not To Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 9:49


    PJ talks to Tara from beadandsip.ie who runs nights helping people craft with beads in wine bars. Sounds like a dream job, PJ finds out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    No Call For Changes To Footpath In School Area Of Farranree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 8:13


    PJ talks to Sharon who took part in the protest against the Active Travel changes to the Farranree school area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Active Travel Plans For Farranree Means My Son Is In Danger Says Mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 15:03


    PJ talks to Tracey whose son is a bolt risk and now faces losing a parking space outside the school he goes to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Paul Byrne Reports From Carrigaline Community Special School Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 21:25


    Last night parents met officials to put their concerns about the disruption their kids experienced when the school was shut down for a week due to an incident and Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne spoke to them as they left the meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2026-03-05 How To Save A Bundle On Solar, Cork Kids Try Australian Social Media Ban, Cork Talks Pictures & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 145:37


    PJ hears about a neighborhood in Grange that slashed solar costs 50%, learns about Durrus teens who tried out the Australian social media ban, chats with Shannon who has met all the stars thanks to her movie podcast. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beidh Céilí Mór Domh, 15 Már ag City Hall (2PM)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 8:25


    PJ agus Hammy ag comhrá faoin 3ú Céilí Mór. They chat about the different dances on offer and the help to get in step from volunteers. Free admission ach is gá ticéid a bheith agat. Féach anseo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shannon's Podcast Let's Her Meet All The Top Film Stars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 15:56


    Shannon Cotter of UCC Talking Pictures tells PJ her unique podcast goes just deep enough that people like Andrew Garfield, Nick Jonas, Lady GaGa, Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan, Chris Hemsworth, Gretta Gerwig and Timothee Chalamet have all spoken with her. See also Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Now For St Augustines Building On Washington St

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 8:21


    PJ and estate agent Jeremy Murphy discuss what might happen a very central and imposing building Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Freezing February Swim And Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 10:56


    Joleen Cronin & Shane McAuliffe tell PJ about their Freezebury swim and film project swimming in freezing cold February waters. Video here Donate here Volunteer crosshavenlifeboat@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Experiment In Durrus Found Problems With The Oz Teen Social Media Ban - RTE Prime Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 12:18


    PJ talks to Kate McDonald of RTE Prime Time who will show tonight how an experiment banning 5 Durrus teens from social media simulating the Australian teen social media ban produced mixed results. The episode can be seen 9.35pm tonight on RTE One and on the RTE Player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gather Community Store Goes Mobile

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 6:44


    PJ chats to Steph who wanted to run a really traditional grocers in Ballinspittle with authentic products and it's doing great! So good that she's now opening a mobile grocery too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    City Council Builds Cycle Lanes But Won't Maintain Them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 8:59


    PJ talks to Willie who says the cycle lanes around UCC are welcome but Council doesn't maintain them or the footpaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Massive Savings On Solar Panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 15:59


    PJ talks to Oliver Deasy the man behind the Group Solar Scheme for Newton Court in Grange who explains how a neighborhood scheme can cut the cost of going solar by 50% and to Cllr Oliver Moran who is organizing an event featuring the scheme The event is called "Solar PV For Half The Price A Study From Newton Court (Grange, Douglas) Sustainable Energy Community". It's on Thu Mar 12th 7.30PM at St Josephs Community Assoc Old Youghal Rd (Mayfield Library) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Not Have People Directing Traffic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 12:53


    PJ and Cllr Peter Horgan talk about how people directing traffic could help in situations like yesterday when a traffic light malfunction led to huge traffic jams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Health Workers, IT People, Shopworkers Left In Work And Mortgage Limbo By Slow Govt Paperwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 10:55


    PJ talks to Janet Baby John of COINNs who say that residence permits can only be renewed 12 weeks before expiry but are taking 24 weeks to process Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    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.

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