Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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2026-11-02 High Tech Car Theft In Cork Suburbs, CUH Staff Want Change, Cyberattack On SuperValu Refrigeration & More...
PJ hears how car theft gangs are stalking targets to snatch fob codes, learns more about the CUH staffing issue, gets an update on the Supervalu fridge hack. And more...
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Supervalu Fridge Cyberattack
Hackers sabotage some refrigeration units across Ireland in the Musgrave group. Dr Hazel Murray PhD, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University, tells PJ what we know so far.
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The Play That Made Our Oscar Winner Cillian 30 Years of Cork’s "Disco Pigs"
PJ Coogan and Des Kennedy discuss the raw staying power of "Pork City", inspiring the next generation of Cork theatre-goers, and honouring the beloved legacy of Elmarie Mawe.
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Cork’s Powerhouse Family How The McCourts Dominated Ireland's Fittest Family
From international hockey moms to track stars and triathlon dads, PJ Coogan chats with the McCourt siblings about tackling the brutal course at Haulbowline. Ireland's Fittest Family is on RTÉ One at 6.30pm and on the RTÉ Player.
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From Kitchen Table Jewellery to Juniper Lane Nickie Revived A Macroom Landmark
From 17 years shut to a surprise ribbon-cutting by Simon Harris, Nickie tells PJ how she brought an old haunt back to life; vote for Juniper Lane at LoveLocalWin.ie to enter the €1,000 draw.
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In Mortal Fear of Going In" Liam Quaide TD Says CUH Staff Are So Concerned
Leaked board minutes, political pressure, and senior doctors revolting against the Department of Health—Liam Quaide TD tells PJ he's not happy with the government's handling of CUH.
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Zoning Out And Overloaded? Giving Neurodivergent Kids The Best Start
PJ Coogan and Una Buckley help parents with masking, sensory fatigue in the classroom, and working with teachers. Free parent and educator guide at Blossom4Life.com
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"I Had to Fly to Mexico to Save My Organs" Cheryl Rock on Her Endometriosis Fight
After years of agony and being failed by European healthcare schemes, Cheryl tells PJ the harrowing reality of self-advocacy and undergoing major surgery alone in Tijuana.
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Don't Squash Them! Dealing With A Harlequin Ladybird Infestation
From foul-smelling yellow defence liquid to home hibernation swarms, Trevor Hayden from Complete Pest Control tells PJ what to do if your windows are suddenly crawling with uninvited autumn guests.
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Tolls Are The Reason Your Groceries Might Go Up In Price Soon
With motorway tolls soaring to €50 a round trip, truckers say they are being forced off bypasses and back through local towns like Fermoy Ger Hyland of the Irish Road Haulage Association tells PJ
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The High-Tech Gangs Outside Cork Homes Hunting Cars To Steal
A woman spots a stranger at her window—only for CCTV to reveal he had been lurking outside for six nights, hunting her car’s key signal Cllr Peter O'Donoghue explains to PJ. Cllr O'Donoghue also referred to a meeting on the increasing level of motorway tolls which is happening Wednesday the 4th of November in Fermoy Community Youth Center.
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2026-10-30 Would A Balaclava Ban Work? Simon Zebo On Life, Rugby & DJing, PJ Gets His Cards Read & More...
PJ looks at the idea of a balaclava ban on Council property, chats to Simon Zebo and gets his cards read by Pride Vibes Mia Poland. And more...
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Don't Miss The Dragon Of Shandon!
PJ talks to Charly, the project manager behind the Halloween favorite to find out what's in store!
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Sprocker Goose From Fermoy Is The Most Fabulous Cork Finalist In Puppy Of The Year
PJ gets to meet Emma Heffernan who brought Goose along in studio!
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John Creedon's "This Boys Voice" - A Fabulous Cork Read!
PJ talks to John Creedon who has a host of relatable Cork stories to tell
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This Halloween Is A Unique Chance To End A Cycle Of Failure
Mia Poland from Pride Vibes reads Oracle cards for PJ to show how this Halloween is a great time to fix cycles that keep repeating you don't want in life.
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Fireworks Are No Fun This Halloween
It's easy to think of fireworks as a bit of fun but Victor Shine from Cork City Fire Brigade has some sobering thoughts for tomorrow night
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Munster And Lyons Hero Zeebs On Rugby, Cork And DJing!
PJ talks to a true rugby original as his books Zeebs hits the bookshelves
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Marie Gleeson Talks About "Be Like The Sea" Which Is Up For Award
Marie joins PJ in studio as "Be Like the Sea" has been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards Listener's Choice category Vote here
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"What Choice Do I Have?" A West Cork Carer's Daily Fight Caring For His Wife
Gordon chats with PJ about battling isolation, the HSE, and council housing rules while caring for his wife 24/7.
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The Social Club Is A New Way To Make Friends In Cork
Three girls new to Cork wanted a way to make new friends and now they have a booming social club with a massive WhatsApp group. PJ talks to Julia Seguí Andreu, Nicolle Valeria Suarez Porras and Leigha Martin to find out the secret to their success. Their next event is tomorrow more details here
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Why Do Small Landlords Pay 52% Tax But Big Corporates Pay Much Lower?
Auctioneer Johanna Murphy says that we need all providers to solve the crisis and having a massive difference in tax paid means small landlords pull out of the game
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A Ban On Balaclavas To Cut Vandalism, Dealing And Beatings?
Cllr Peter Horgan tells PJ it is part of the reasons Guards find it hard to deal with trouble and he wants to help Guards do their job.
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2026-10-29 strict new learner driver rules kicking in this Sunday, Senator Laura Harmon on CUH's new €90m surgical hub closing over air quality issues, the debate on keeping graduate nurses & midwives in Ireland, & more...
PJ hears from RSA COO Brendan Walshe on the strict new learner driver rules kicking in this Sunday, Senator Laura Harmon on CUH's new €90m surgical hub closing over air quality issues, the debate on keeping graduate nurses & midwives in Ireland. And more...
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From Millstreet's Finnow Farm To NBC Conor is Corks Calendar Sensation!
How do you go from selling burgers and steak from a Wagyu herd handing Carson Daly a hazel stick on NBC? PJ had to find out so he asked Conor Sheehan of finnowfarm.ie The Farmer Calendar is available from farmercalendar.com
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Jess Escaped The Rut Went Back-to-Education And Found Her Path
From dropping out before the Leaving Cert to graduating at 32, Jess Daly shares with PJ her comeback story
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From Watergrasshill to World Stage The Cork Choir Winning Big in Spain
Colette Moynihan, Alison Cowie and Cindy Zoom join PJ to share the buzz of celebrating 10 years together by heading to Spain along with 50 others from The Hill Harmonics for the Sing For Gold Choral Festival and bringing home two world medals.
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The Ultimate Free Halloween Night Out Nosferatu with a Heavy Metal Score!
Composer James Wolfe joins PJ to reveal how he's pairing 1922 vampire classic Nosferatu with a free, live heavy metal score. See also here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nosferatu-a-symphony-of-horror-with-live-music-tickets-2003419587918
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’90s Screams & Gothic Scenes At Triskel Cinema’s Ultimate Halloween Lineup
From Ghostface to gothic vampires, Chris O’Neill joins PJ to reveal Triskel’s '90s Halloween lineup and why these cult classics still hold up. See also here
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Winter Bill Shock Why Your Energy Costs Are About to Spike Again
Wholesale gas prices are doubling and winter price hikes loom. Daragh Cassidy from bonkers.ie explains how to cut costs and slash your home bills.
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Mums Backing The Domino Scheme Bring Petition To CUMH
2,500 mothers signed to save CUMH’s Domino scheme— PJ speaks to Grace O’Brien as she prepares to hand in the petition
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Sen Laura Harmon Says Corks New Surgical Hub Was Opened For Cameras, Closed For Patients
PJ hears Senator Laura Harmon ask with 30,000 on CUH waiting lists, why did the new €90M surgical hub see fewer than 10 patients?
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Muriel Foley On New Viral Revolut Scam
Got a random €10 on Revolut followed by angry demands? Muriel Foley tells PJ why. See also @murielfoley_
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When Ladybirds Attack "It's Like The Birds Movie"
Can cute bugs become a nightmare? Michelle tells PJ about her freaky ordeal being trapped by thousands of swarming Asian ladybirds, plus top natural deterrent hacks.
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Ireland’s Learner Permit Crackdown
The RSA is ending indefinite learner permits this weekend. PJ quizzes Brendan Walsh on backlogs, nerves, and what happens if you run out of time. See also here
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Remembering "Trigger" Cork Rapper Gary Thompson
We are very saddened to hear of the death of Cork rapper Trigger. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. Today we share this conversation from Sep 1st 2016 where he spoke about Tupac. Rest in power!
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2026-10-28 Lorna Coffey on honoring her peacekeeper fiancé Sgt Ross Dunne with a hospice fundraiser, Conrad McGrath on why no good deed goes unpunished on Rochestown Road, Ted Dineen on playing Santa for a Thai orphanage,& more...
Paul Byrne hears from Lorna Coffey on honoring her peacekeeper fiancé Sgt Ross Dunne with a hospice fundraiser, Conrad McGrath on why no good deed goes unpunished on Rochestown Road, Ted Dineen on playing Santa for a Thai orphanage. And more...
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Losing €110K at 28 and Bouncing Back: The Brutal Truth About Being Your Own Boss From Colin Tobin
Cork entrepreneur Colin Tobin shares with Paul how he transformed from a broke 20-something into employer of 65 people, revealing the daily discipline behind his dental, retail, and medical ventures.
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From Drag Queens to "The Young Offenders": Building The Everyman’s Biggest Christmas Show
Legendary director Catherine Mahon Buckley shares with Paul Byrne what goes into staging The Everyman's Jack and the Beanstalk, from keeping the kid alive in all of us to weaving in modern Cork humour.
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Behind Bishopstowns Pink Door How One Mum Is Beating the High Cost of Christmas!
Paul hears Martina explain she noticed fences of abandoned toys at the dump so she and her teenage son launched CC's Toy Rescue to keep quality toys out of landfills and in kids' hands.
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