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2023-12-12 Can we help Jane to find Denis, Rorys Travel Club, When is it Christmas for you & more from 2023-12-12T15:28:42

Jane and Denis - it might be the start of something special - if we can find him!...Rory’s Travel Club - a simple idea - that’s become a heavyweight deal maker

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Remembering Frank Twomey from 2023-12-12T12:18:04

Packie, Frank’s Friend & Catherine his neighbour chat to PJ about The Bosco & Santa Ponsa or Bust Star.


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Travelling Solo? Rory’s Got A Club For That from 2023-12-12T11:55

Rory King chats to PJ about how he has set up a travel club to ward off isolation for solo travellers & make traveling for all more economical.


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No Dinner For Hotel Residents from 2023-12-12T11:55

Eleanor tells PJ that she and friends booked bed & breakfast + dinner package at a hotel, later to be told they had to book separately the dinner to make sure of a place they cancelled ...

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2023-12-11 I Sang At Shane MacGowan's Mass, Have A Safe Christmas Dip, Cork Christmas Traditions & more from 2023-12-11T12:18:08

Concubhar sang at Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass nothing could have prepared him and his choir for such an event.

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Animal Lovers Need Charity Help To Pay Vet Bills from 2023-12-11T11:55

Susie Jones St Vincent De Paws speaks to Pj about the extortionate cost of going to a vet & how people are turning to charity to help pay.


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Don’t Get Caught By Rent Scammers from 2023-12-11T11:55

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What's Santa Bringing? from 2023-12-11T11:55

Steven Fox was at St Patrick’s Junior School on Gardeners Hill recently and spoke with excited students about the imminent arrival of the big man. He also chatted to teacher Anna



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Our Choir Sang At Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass from 2023-12-11T11:55

Cór Chúil Aodha member Concubhar Ó Liatháin chats to PJ about taking part at Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass





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Kids Skincare On Tik Tok Make Sure It’s suitable from 2023-12-11T11:55

Georgina & Louise chat to PJ about kids seeing skin care products on Tik Tok and wanting them but they may not be suitable for their skin


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How To Prepare For Your Christmas Dip from 2023-12-11T11:55

Killian O’Kelly Water Safety Education Manager RNLI tells PJ about what you should do if you are planning for a Christmas Swim





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Beyonce Is Wearing My Hat from 2023-12-08T11:55

Cork Woman Nicole O'Brien chats to PJ about Beyonce & her backing dancers wearing clothes from her new collection


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A Different Panto Every Night from 2023-12-08T11:55

Laura & Dave from the The Improv Panto chat to PJ about their upcoming run at the Cork Opera House  Listen

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From The Lough To Dressing The Stars from 2023-12-08T11:55

Ríon O’Donovan tells PJ that she is working her dream job as a fashion designer & now is very privileged to be dressing music stars like CMAT & Denise Chaila.


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Tom & Joan chat to PJ about issues they are having with couriers. Courier Muhammad Ali says 150,000 packages a day are delivered; they do their best & Solicitor William Harvey talks abou...

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2023-12-07 More new taxes, Recreating De Double for Teddy, How Christmas prepped are you & more from 2023-12-07T15:38:47

This new tax on cans and bottles - maybe it will help with our awful litter problem...Remembering Teddy Mac - recreating the 1990 double down the park on Saturday...Claire has her Christmas Dinn...

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Credit Unions Plan To Shake Up Mortgage Market from 2023-12-07T11:55

Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent tells  Pj how Credit Unions are going to take on the banks in the mortgage market




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Our Village Needs To Save Its Post Office from 2023-12-07T11:55

Cllr Audrey Buckley speaks to PJ about the fear in Crosshaven as their Post Office is to close by the end of the year 





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Remembering Teddy McCarthy from 2023-12-07T11:55

PJ chats to former GAA Players Tomás Mulcahy, Jimmy Barry-Murphy & Colm O’ Rourke as they remember the Dual Star Teddy McCarthy & give their opinion on GAAGO



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Keeping Corks Street Performances Great from 2023-12-07T11:55

Paul Doherty Secretary Cork Street Performers Association chats to PJ about the new bylaws that Cork City want to introduce for street performance 





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New Plastic Recycling Rules Good News For Blackpool & Otters! from 2023-12-06T11:45

PJ talks to Chris who does a lot of work cleaning the rivers and riverbanks around Blackpool and helping otters trapped by plastic waste who hopes new recycling rules will end the blight of plastic...

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Thanks For Miracle CPR Rescue At Blarney from 2023-12-06T11:45

PJ talks to David B Motte from North Carolina who had a miracle rescue from a cardiac incident in 2018. He also talks to Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service about how so many played a ...

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Ireland's First Rage Room Looks At Coming To Cork from 2023-12-06T11:45

PJ chats to Lukas who is opening Ireland's first Rage Room, where people pay to vent! He says he is looking at getting room in Cork too once things are up and running properly.


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More Outrageous Insurance Price Rises from 2023-12-06T11:45

PJ talks to Antoinette who says she is one of the people who got a savage price increase out of nowhere with no accident or claim involved.


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Listeners On News GAAGO Has 3/4 Of Cork Senior Hurling Championship Games from 2023-12-06T11:45

PJ hears different ideas on how to solve the GAAGO controversy and why the current situation is unfair.


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Gareth talks to Donchadh Ó Laoghaire TD about the vote.


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2023-12-05 Justice Minister Vote, Soaring Insurance, Santa Bike Rune & More... from 2023-12-05T11:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks about the confidence vote on Minister McEntee after the Dublin riots. We hear how motor insurance soars even for mature drivers with no claims. Bikers help Santa give out s...

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No School For My Child from 2023-12-05T11:45

Gareth catches up with Aiden who is stressed out trying to get a place for his Alex.


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Cork Motorbikers Santa Run Dec 10th from 2023-12-05T11:45

Gareth hears from Angela Gannon of the Shamrock Rose MCC about a beloved part of a Cork Christmas when bikers help out kids that need a hand.


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Molly and Tom Martens Sentencing Miscalculation from 2023-12-05T11:45

Gareth catches up on the incredible miscalculation by US authorities with the Irish Examiner's Neil Michael.


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Gareth Catches Up With The Twins Who Developed The Elf On The Shelf Concept from 2023-12-04T11:45

Gareth chats with Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts


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Santa Paws Is Coming To Town With A Little Help From CSPCA from 2023-12-04T11:45

Fur babies have Santa too, Gareth hears from Vincent Cashman of the CSPCA and Vincent is all excited for Dec 9th/10th when Mr Paws will be in residence from 12 midday to 5pm where Vincent Works at ...

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Mayfield Says Goodbye To "Tombstone" Welcome Sign from 2023-12-04T11:45

Gareth Talks to Cllr Joe Kavanagh about Mayfield getting a more welcoming Welcome sign. 


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Successful Poster Campaign Against Spiking from 2023-12-04T09:39:09

Gareth talks to Hayley O'Connell-Vaughan, Communications & Engagement officer with UCC Student Union, about their successful poster campaign on spiked drinks


from 2023-12-01T12:42:52

Listeners tell Shane McGowan memories to PJ and he talks to Shane's friends and those who worked with him. 'Tis the season to stamp out drink spiking. Trish tells us how great life is in Cyprus. An...

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Holiday Booking Scam from 2023-12-01T11:45

PJ talks to Clara about a different type of scam hitting hoidaymakers


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Sean O'Neill chats to PJ about being in the band Burning Embers who played support to Shane McGowan


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Let's End Drink Spiking from 2023-12-01T11:45

PJ talks to Mike, who works in venue security and to Mary Crilly of sexualviolence.ie about the need for both v...

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2023-11-30 Marys huge electric bill, College Christmas, Men need to step up & more from 2023-11-30T13:49:34

Mary got the fright of her life - her electric bill went up 500 quid - in two hours.. It’s college Christmas Day - Eddie says have your fun - but please don’t use the church grounds as a toilet....

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Help Gaza AND Homeless People from 2023-11-30T11:45

PJ talks to Donogh who has a great idea to help the two problems on most peoples' minds at the moment, the suffering in Gaza and the people living with homelessness


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PJ talks to Sandra, whose dad passed away and we remember her love and care for her dad which featured on the show.


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Special Treat For Childrens Club Kids from 2023-11-30T11:45

Yesterday was a special Childrens Club treat day for important kids. Steven Fox was there to talk to the kids and the adults!


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Puska Must Serve His Jail Term In Ireland from 2023-11-30T11:45

PJ hears from Tracey Tully mum of murdered boxer Kevin Sheehy who says Josef Puska must be made serve his whole jail term in Ireland unlike the murderer who killed Kevin.


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O'Crualaoi Butchers Take On Former Butchers Block Staff from 2023-11-30T11:45

PJ talks to Francis Twohig about a great bit of good news.


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2023-11-29 How George hooked a scammer, Sulky racing is a dangerous scourge, from 96FM to the Costas & more from 2023-11-29T14:32:49

Saved by the swipe - how George Hook caught a sophisticated scammer in the nick of time...Sulky racing - it’s out of hand says John and nobody seems to care..The ex 96FM Streetfleeter is now doi...

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Tapas Wine & History At heycostatours.com from 2023-11-29T13:04:29

PJ talks to Gina, who also used to work here in 96 about her new life in the Costa


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Turtles Toby & Maya Get Some Love After Getting Lost In Ireland from 2023-11-29T11:45

PJ talks to Kevin Flannery of Dingle Oceanworld who had only just got Toby The Turtle Safe home when Maya popped up!


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George Hook On Almost Getting Scammed from 2023-11-29T11:45

PJ hears from George how random events added to the credibility of a fraud caller as he warns other just because it makes sense you get the call, don't drop your guard.


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Sulky Race Danger Not Taken Seriously By Government from 2023-11-29T11:45

PJ hears from John O'Callaghan of Dog Advocacy Ireland who is not happy that laws are broken with impunity. 


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Wedding Dresses Through The Ages from 2023-11-29T11:45

PJ chats some wedding history with Michelle O'Mahony, history consultant and Gwen McGuirk, film costumier 

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2023-11-28 My city was unsafe so I left, off on holidays means off the team, We are not alone & more from 2023-11-28T14:55:32

Vanessa left Ireland because she felt unsafe - and says last week in Dublin proves she was right..No holidays or you’re off the panel - are some GAA clubs losing the run of themselves...We are d...

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Why Don't They Protest When An Irish Man Harms An Irish Woman? from 2023-11-28T11:45

PJ talks to Antoinette who says she is annoyed with men who protest when a foreigner harms an Irish woman but don't protest when it's harm done by an Irish man.


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Are GAA Clubs Taking Club Rules Too Far For An Amateur Sport? from 2023-11-28T11:45

PJ talks to Michael Verney of the Irish Independent and Joe Seward, local sports commentator, as outrage followed the harsh rules in one GAA Club


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I Don't Feel Safe In Ireland Due To Racist Thugs from 2023-11-28T11:45

PJ talks to Vanessa who moved to the UK after getting threats on public transport. She says policing there is way stricter.


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Heroic River Rescue from 2023-11-28T11:45

PJ talks to William Ross and Farid Langens who dived in to rescue a woman whose car entered the water in Cork yesterday.


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Thugs Abused Us When We Marched For Our Children from 2023-11-28T11:45

PJ talks to Rebecca who says thugs abused mums protesting outside the Dáil for more help for their disabled children. 


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2023-11-27 Filthy tap water, Corks Toy Show kids, Sexy Cabbage & more from 2023-11-27T14:07:46

What’s wrong with our tap water - reports of filthy water from all over the City..The Toy Show - Patrick Kielty gets a big thumbs up from the toughest judges of them all..Sexy cabbage - yes, it’...

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Be Kind! We Made A Business Of It! from 2023-11-27T11:45



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Horror Faced By Hospital Patients In Gaza from 2023-11-27T11:45

PJ chats with Prof Nick Maynard about what has happened in Gaza Hospitals since October 7th


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Yuno Energy Price Cuts May Spark Leccy Price War from 2023-11-27T11:45

PJ hears from Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent about the price war that seems to be emerging in electricity for the home.


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Late Late Toy Show A Success For Cork And Kielty! from 2023-11-27T10:53:17

PJ talks to new Cork TV stars Lottie and Sophia who were on the Show Friday night and to Shirley who thinks it was the making of Patrick Kielty as presenter. 




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2023-11-24 Stabbing Tragedy, Riots In Dublin, Late Late Toy Show & More... from 2023-11-24T13:10:48

PJ takes calls from witnesses to yesterday's stabbing tragedy and the subsequent riots, he talks to Jonathan Byrne from FM104 and Adam Higgins from The Sun who tell what they saw. On a different no...

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They Knew What They Were Doing They Went In There To Cause Trouble from 2023-11-24T11:45

PJ talks to Cillian Harford whose viral TikTok Live coverage of the riot included images of squad cars set on fire and masked thugs dressed in black.


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Dublin Riot - We Came For A Concert We Feared We'd Leave In Hearses from 2023-11-24T11:45

PJ talks to Margaret Horgan from Glanmire who was in Dublin Thursday night with her son to see Anne-Marie in concert when the riot broke out


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Dublin Riot - They Were Looking For Foreigners To Attack from 2023-11-24T11:45

PJ talks to Alison MacSweeney, a Cork woman now living in Dublin who came across the frightening violence in Dublin City Centre, Thursday night, and the savagery she saw directed against anyone tha...

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Horse Burial In Sacred Ground Shows No Respect from 2023-11-23T11:45

PJ talks to Seán who is upset after seeing a horse buried in consecrated ground.


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2023-11-22 Retailers Need A Break From Crime, Years Of Pain After Chemical Attack, Mary Lou In Cork & More... from 2023-11-22T14:25:41

Gareth O Callaghan hears how gangs are stressing Cork retailers, how Francis has years of treatment to come after a vicious chemical attack on his face and questions Mary Lou McDonald on Dáil se...

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Long Road Ahead For Francis After Vicious Chemical Attack from 2023-11-22T11:45

Francis Costello tells Gareth about the long journey still ahead of him after losing his eye in an acid attack. GoFundMe to help Gary with medical, living and travel expenses Listen

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Cork's Kindness Krew Get Award Nomination For Helping The Un-Housed from 2023-11-22T11:45

Gareth catches up with Roslyn and finds out what prompted the Krew to give help every Sunday and Wednesday outside the Savoy as they get nominated for The Volunteer Ireland Awards


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Gary Is Going To Photograph Every Pub In Ireland For mypub.ie from 2023-11-22T11:45

Gareth talks to Gary Teal who is going to photo every bar in Ireland and is planning a second visit to Cork to catch up on a few more of our bars. 


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Are The City Lights Christmassy Enough? from 2023-11-22T11:45

Wyon Stansfeld tells Gareth that blue lights don't cut it when it comes to Christmas and we need something more traditional. 


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Clonakilty Demonstration For Palestine from 2023-11-22T11:45

Gareth talks to Dominic Carroll of Clonakilty For Gaza who are holding a candle-lit rally for Gaza on Sat Nov 25th 5pm in Clonakilty’s Astna Square



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Give Shopkeepers A Break From Crime from 2023-11-22T11:45

Gareth talks to Noelle, who runs Sweetheart Sweetshop in Paul Street about the stress from anti-social and criminal gangs. 


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2023-11-21 Should teen discos be banned, Our dangerous streets, 24 out the door & more from 2023-11-21T14:59:26

Teenage discos - should they be banned for the under 14s and if so, why...Our dangerous streets - Steven says he felt safer growing up in the North during the troubles...24 out the door - ditchi...

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I Wouldn't Walk After Dark As A Man - What Must Women Feel Like? from 2023-11-21T11:45

Patrick says he'd think twice about walking after dark and would hate to think what it feels like to be a woman


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Is Leo Serious About More Prison Spaces from 2023-11-21T11:45

PJ talks to Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner about whether bigger prisons would cut crime. 


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Should We Think About Banning Teen Discos? from 2023-11-21T11:45

PJ talks to Paula Leonard in the wake of concern about sexual assaults and inappropriate behavior directed at teen girls.


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Don't Ruin AirBnB Boost To Economy With Regulation Say Operators from 2023-11-21T11:45

PJ talks to Máire ní Mhurchú Chair of the Irish Self Catering Federation who says they help bring in money to keep other businesses afloat with tourists.


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PJ talks to Mary Jane who says worrying what other people think of her is "Out The Door In '24"


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2023-11-20 Remembering Ben Dunne, to pray or not to pray, Toms crazy dream & more from 2023-11-20T15:23:24

A larger than life Corkman who changed the face of Irish retail - the often colourful life of Ben Dunne

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Time To Remove Prayer From Public Life? from 2023-11-20T11:45

PJ talks to listeners, Cllrs Lorna Bogue, Ted Tynan and to Tim Brosnan about whether prayer should be kept out of public life and done privately.


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Colm Is Sitting Next To A Volcano In Iceland! from 2023-11-20T11:45

PJ talks to Corkman Colm O'Herlihy who runs a music business in Iceland about life there and about the volcano that may erupt shortly!


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My Vulnerable Son Preyed On At Christmas from 2023-11-20T11:45

Sarah tells PJ about what happened her son last Christmas. 


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Tom's Alien Encounter from 2023-11-20T11:45

PJ goes Roswell with Tom who has a remarkable story.


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2023-11-17 Tubs Comes To Cork, Heartless Theft, A Busman With Tapas & More... from 2023-11-17T12:41:04

PJ talks about our new colleague, Ryan Tubridy! We hear about a heartless theft from a vulnerable young man. Ricardo the busman makes a business out of delicious tapas for his son's sake. And more....

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Cork's Beloved Busman's Hut To Get A Refurb And A New Home from 2023-11-16T11:45

Cork's beloved Busman's Hut (and fireman's hut!) is finally getting a refurb and a place of honor, PJ hears from Cllr Mick Finn.


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Our Wedding Was The Best Of Ireland & Africa! from 2023-11-16T11:45

PJ talks to Eoin and Jennifer, who star in RTE's Ring And A Prayer about how they incorporated awesome African heritage into their wedding celebrations.


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PJ talks to Carole Horgan, who runs Best of Buds Flowers & Interiors and thinks that there should be a great space for young and innovative retailers in Cork city.



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2023-11-15 Fears a fued will explode, Storm Babet one month on, Spiced Beef is Pure Cork & more from 2023-11-15T15:09:14

Handguns and hatchets in the front seat of a car - three shooting incidents in a week - people are scared...Storm Babet was a month ago today - in Glanmire & Midleton they’re still picking u...

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Aisling McEvoy Flooded By Storm Babet In Copper Valley Vue Glanmire One Month On from 2023-11-15T11:45

PJ talks to Aisling at her home and sees the destruction people flooded by Storm Babet are still living with and the bureaucracy they are expected to plough through.


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Spice Beef - Is There Anything More Cork? Is There Anything More Christmas? from 2023-11-15T11:45

PJ chats to award-winning butcher Tom Durcan about a Cork favourite


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Firearm Discharged In Ballyvolane Overnight from 2023-11-15T11:45

PJ talks to Virgin Media Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne about a worrying firearms incident overnight and to Labour Cllr John Maher about the feeling in the area.


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Cork DJ Steve Lynch On Running His Own Label In CA from 2023-11-14T11:45

PJ talks to Steve who has come a long way from DJing in Brannigans but still loves coming home to Cork


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Students Asked For Sex-For-Rent Still from 2023-11-14T11:45

PJ talks to Laura Harmon from the Irish Council for International Students who says students were asked for sex, others were scammed and a majority said the housing crisis hurt their mental health...

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Heroes Saved My Beautiful Cat Mollie from 2023-11-14T11:45

PJ talks to Sarah whose "best friend" Mollie was saved by kind strangers after an accident.


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2023-11-10 Irelands bravest schoolboy, Dental tourism, Carbon Monoxide alarms & more from 2023-11-13T15:08:13

Irelands bravest ten year old - Marc O Connor and his Mam remember their accident last December... Dental tourism - Joe and Trevor saved a fortune - el

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Chimney Danger from 2023-11-13T11:45

PJ talks to Annette who got carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend.


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Marc's A Hero At Just 9! from 2023-11-13T11:45

PJ talks to Marc O'Connor who rescued his mum and sister when they were trapped in a car and got a National Bravery Award for his trouble!


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Can We Handle Storm Warnings Better For Parents? from 2023-11-13T11:45

PJ talks Storm Debi to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather and asks can Yellow/Orange/Red warnings be managed to give parents better notice.


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Cork Rents Nearly €2,000 A Month from 2023-11-13T11:45

PJ talks to Con Nagle of Global Properties who has ideas on how to make the housing market work better


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Getting Teeth Done Abroad Worked For Us from 2023-11-13T11:45

PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, of Cork Beo fame, who is very happy with the work done on his teeth abroad. Trevor joins the conversation with his story too. 


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PJ hears about the overnight axe attack in Gurranabraher, Cork City needs a Christmas Lights ceremony but Fermoy is doing well with theirs. John Arnold is fuming the passport office will not accept...

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Axe Attack On Gurranabraher Garda Station from 2023-11-10T11:45

PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent, about a surprise incident at Gurranabraher Garda Station overnight.


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End Of An Era As Kane Shoe Repair Calls It A Day from 2023-11-10T11:45

PJ catches up with beloved Midleton cobbler Dave Kane as he looks forwards to retirement.


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No Photo Was Good Enough For My Passport from 2023-11-10T11:45

PJ talks to John Arnold about his problems getting the passport photo to accept his photo!


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2023-11-09 Cocaine Cowboys, Student Union victory, Lorraine can't look at fish & more from 2023-11-09T15:04:39

Casual cocaine users - do you know where your money goes - do you even care,,,MTU Students Union - if only politicians were half as good at getting things done,,,Why our Lorraine can’t look a fi...

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MTU Students Get Results After Recent Protest from 2023-11-09T11:45

PJ talks to Isobel Kavanagh MTU Cork SU President on some progress made after their recent protest on public transport and other problems


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Pizza With Snake & Other Weird Food Treats from 2023-11-09T11:45

PJ, Lorraine, Ross and Shane talk weird food they've eaten as Pizza Hut Hong Kong makes headlines with a new snake topping.


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Garda Weapon Discharged In Lorry Chase PLUS Student/Landlord Court Case from 2023-11-09T11:45

PJ catches up with Mairead Twohig from 96FM News on two local stories.


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Nicola Tallant Chats About Ireland's Cocaine Cowboys from 2023-11-09T11:45

PJ talks to Nicola about how drugs crime has changed a lot of Irish society.

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Catch-Up Café & Coffee Helps Others With Mental Health & Drugs from 2023-11-09T11:45

PJ talks to Jack Tobin who runs the Catch-Up Cafe in Kanturk. He talks about his own recovery from drugs and why he runs the cafe with an eye to helping others with addiction and mental health r...

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2023-11-08 Useless Robot Trees, Smartphones in school, Passport Man is named & more from 2023-11-08T15:23:49

Corks Robot Trees - other cities were able to give them back - we’re stuck with them..Smartphones in school - why won’t Minister Foley just ban them outright.. The man with all the passports - a...

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Cork's Beloved Holly Bough from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ talks to John Dolan of The Holly Bough about what we can look forward to as the Cork favourite hits the street


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South Africa For A Holiday from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ talks to Philip Nolan about travelling in South Africa and what it's like to holiday there


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Stabbing In Northside Of The City from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ hears breaking news from Virgin Media's Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne during the show.


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Are Pop-Ups The Way Forward For Foodies? from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ talks to Richard Milnes of Dillons Timoleague and Wild Hogs Food Truck fame about why so many food businesses are getting involved in pop-up events.



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Will The School Phone Ban Work? from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ talks to Principal Seamus O'Connor of Scoil Bríde and the National Principals Forum who understands parents concern about phones but also has some points to make!


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GAA Clubs Start Getting Tough On Vaping from 2023-11-08T11:45

PJ talks to Michelle whose GAA club has banned vaping even outdoors about why they did it.


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My ADHD Diagnosis Made Me Want To Help Others from 2023-11-07T11:55

Joel Olympio chats to PJ about Oasis his invention to help people with ADHD  which has seen him shortlisted for the James Dyson award


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Single & Ready To Mingle Walks from 2023-11-07T11:55

Korina Duffy chats to PJ about why she set up EcoFit after hating dating through apps.





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Sineads House Swap Idea Giving Mums Affordable Safe Holidays from 2023-11-07T11:55

Sinead Canney tells PJ about her idea where families swap homes to have holidays  





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Extraordinary Jason Corbett Case Appeal In North Carolina from 2023-11-06T11:55

Ralph Riegel chats to PJ from North Carolina about the latest in the Martens sentence hearing


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I Paid Back My Debts From Gambling from 2023-11-06T11:55

Owen Collins speaks to Pj about how his gambling addiction got him a suspended sentence for stealing money from Cat Haven  but now he is rebuilding his life 




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Brenda Dennehy Takes On NYC from 2023-11-06T11:55

Brenda Dennehy chats to PJ from NYC about taking part in the New York Marathon


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2023-11-03 Breaking the Law At Teenage Discos, Northside Lad Does Well In Oz, Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland & more from 2023-11-03T12:21:51

Teens filming their friends kissing at discos & posting to social media is breaking the law PJ tells parents, Northside lad Mike Bowen came from humble beginnings he moved to Australia where he...

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Teen Discos Crack Down On Recording Clinches With Phones from 2023-11-03T11:55

PJ warns parents teens taking photos of their friends kissing and posting them is image abuse & against the law following a warning from a disco organiser.




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Nell Is A Top Chef At Just 20! See Her At The Cork and Kerry Food Market from 2023-11-03T11:55

PJ talks to Nell McCarthy, already a top chef at just 20, about how passion drove her to the top. See Nell at The Cork and Kerry Food Market, Cork City Hall Sat Nov 4th & Sun Nov 5th. More deta...

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Mr Cork Takes On Mr Ireland from 2023-11-03T11:55

Glenn Williamson chats PJ about being chosen as Mr Cork & his hope of going all the way to being crowned Mr Ireland 


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Northside Lad Does Well In Oz Via Eurovision from 2023-11-03T11:55

Mike Bowen speaks to PJ about moving from Cork’s Northside To Australia & inventing televoting used by the Eurovision 





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Will Minimum Wage Hike Wipe Out Small Business from 2023-11-03T11:55

Publican Danny Collins chats to PJ about his fear minimum wage increases could see small businesses close. While Mary says young people shouldn’t get full minimum wage as it could affect their educ...

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My Family Wiped Out During Gaza Atrocity from 2023-11-03T11:55

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish tells PJ he lost his three daughters & niece in 2009 & 22 other family members in the Gaza atrocity of 2023 





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Travel: Oversold, Standby Flights & Lost Luggage from 2023-11-02T11:55

Eoghan Corry chats to Pj about overbooking, standby flights and lost luggage which have caused so much stress for air travellers


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Jersey Storm Report - A Cork Favourite Destination from 2023-11-02T11:55

Jason King Channel 103 chats to PJ about the damage Storm Ciarán has brought to Jersey  





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Are You Being Charged Too Much In Rent from 2023-11-02T11:55

Vinny Glennon speaks to Pj about the way he is hoping to bring transparency to the rental market via his website Listen

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Joy To Fear When The Motherhood Penalty Hits Your Pay from 2023-11-02T11:55

Helen Walshe employmum chats to  PJ about the penalties mothers can face during their working life


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Is Leo Varadkar Right About Not Banning Bully Dogs? from 2023-11-02T11:55

Catherine Griffin Dog Behaviourist chats to PJ following a number of dog attacks which have seen people receive serious injuries 


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2023-11-01 Whitegates flood woes, why am I on standby, we need happier TV & more from 2023-11-01T14:25:47

Flooded nine times in two weeks - the people of Whitegate demand answers from Irish Water...If you book and pay for a flight in May, why are you on standby in October..Con says Irish TV is too d...

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Cork’s Only Female Chimney Sweep from 2023-11-01T11:55

Marion speaks to PJ about how she became a chimney sweep & how people should take care of their chimneys  





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Birthday Celebrations Ruined By Airline from 2023-11-01T11:55

Georgina tells Pj that her dads birthday was ruined when luggage & medicine didn’t arrive after getting on an oversold flight that they booked back in April




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Vacant Homes In Cork Some Shocking Facts from 2023-11-01T11:55

Sophie Johnson from Cork Simon tells PJ there are 3000 vacant rental homes in Cork, with one in five long term vacant




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Your Coastal Home Could Be Lost from 2023-11-01T11:55

Caroline O'Doherty Environment Correspondent at the Irish Independent tells @pjcoogan a new policy could force people to abandon coastal homes & businesses


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Let’s Stop Teen Vaping from 2023-11-01T11:55

Dr Garrett McGovern chats to PJ about how a recent survey found more than a third of people aged 13 to 16 currently vape





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Cork Airport: The Strange Things Found In Lost Property from 2023-10-31T11:55

Barry Holland from Cork Airport chats to PJ about the new winter schedule & the strange things that have been found lost property





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Alan O’Reilly Carlow Weather speaks to PJ about what we can expect during the rest of this week especially if you live in flood areas


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The Big Secret Behind Christmas Markets from 2023-10-31T11:55

Clodagh chats to PJ about the difficulties of getting a pitch at mini & Christmas markets 





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I Need Help Urgently For My Son from 2023-10-31T11:45

PJ talks to Sarah about her son who who desperately needs help in respite but finds none available


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2023-10-27 It's Samhain, Sea Life Is Our Joy, Pumpkin Pie & More... from 2023-10-27T11:59:17

Joe O'Shea talks to Mia about Samhain and the Occult. We hear about Ireland's marvellous sea life from Ken O'Sullivan. Jack O'Keefe gives pumpkin and other Halloween treats tips. And more...
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I Love Samhain & The Irish Occult Traditions from 2023-10-27T10:45

Joe O'Shea talks to Mia about this special time of year when the veil is thinnest and we can connect, protect, reflect and remember. 


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Ken Films Whales, Dolphins And All The Sea Life from 2023-10-27T10:45

Joe O'Shea talks to Ken O'Sullivan who does a marvelous job making documentaries about sea life in advance of his appearance at the Everyman Nov 1st for "Into The Deep Everyman"



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Taxi Drivers Want Action on Fake Taxis from 2023-10-27T10:45

Joe O'Shea takes calls with taxi drivers who have some good safety advice to make sure the taxi you get has a proper taxi driver.


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Water Issues Across The City from 2023-10-27T10:45

Joe talks to Patrick about the dirt in tap water and also to Peter Horgan and Oliver Moran.


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Life Ring Vandals Must Be Stopped from 2023-10-27T10:45

Joe O'Shea talks to David Varian of Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery who is worried that there will be a tragedy as more and more life rings are missing from the banks of the River Lee...

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Crazy Passwords Are Funny But Can Cost You! from 2023-10-26T10:45

Joe O'Shea talks passwords with Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor at The Irish Independent and has a few laughs and picks up a few tips along the way.


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2023-10-26 Funny Passwords Can Get You Scammed, Work Hard Play Hard In Dubai, Dirty Tap Water Needs Sorting & More... from 2023-10-26T10:45

Joe O'Shea hears how funny passwords can get you scammed. We hear from Miriam about life in Dubai. Dirty tap water is widespread say callers. And more...


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Tragedy Of Timmy O'Sullivan Whose Body Lay Undiscovered For 20 Years from 2023-10-26T10:45

Joe O'Shea talks to Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Paddy O'Brien who have been following the story. 


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Dirty Drinking Water In The City from 2023-10-26T10:45

Joe O'Shea hears from Julie about the low quality of drinking water in parts of Montenotte and hears from other callers who also ave problems.


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Miriam Is Working Hard & Playing Hard In Dubai from 2023-10-26T10:45

Joe O'Shea catches up with Cork girl Miriam el Mahdi on life as an ex-pat in glamorous Dubai


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Bling It Like Beckham - Tim Keane On How To Do It from 2023-10-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan gets advice from Tim Keane of Michel The Jeweller on the lifestyles of the rich and famous


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Midleton Businesses Meet After Floods from 2023-10-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Dr Mike Thompson about the meeting held by Midleton businesses to study government plans for flood aid and to get trade back for Christmas.


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Floods Were Worsened By Poor Maintenance from 2023-10-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Chris that when he cleared a blocked culvert near his house the flooding on the road disappeared.


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Gareth Talks To The Man Who Gave The M40 Goats A Job! from 2023-10-25T10:45

Gareth had to talk to Billy Walsh of Billy's Rent-A-Goat after hearing how he gave a job to the rascals that plagued motorists!


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A Small Per Centage Want To See LGBT People Eradicated - Palani Trial Shows from 2023-10-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Saoirse who is delighted with the support Ireland gives LGBT+ people but the vicious minority are still a danger and a fear.


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2023-10-24 Aisling On The Real Horror Of A Flood, M40 Goats Housed And Given A Job, The Pub Bore & More... from 2023-10-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Aisling about the horror of being in a flooded house with the water rising. The M40 goats have gone legit and righteous, we hear more. The different types of pub bore....

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MTU Student Walkout On Accommodation, Parking Spaces & Public Transport from 2023-10-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan finds out from MTU Cork Students Union President Isobel Kavanagh how the issues are linked


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Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Kirsty Blake Knox about the bores we all dread in the pub!


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The Midleton Hub - Helping On The Flood Frontline from 2023-10-24T10:45

Gareth catches up with the good work done locally since the Midleton floods with Helen Conway, Secretary of Listen

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M40 Goats Find A New Home from 2023-10-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Vincent Cashman from the CSPCA who tells him the M40 goats have a new home and even found jobs!


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Aisling McEvoy From Glanmire Tells Gareth What Flooding Is Really Like from 2023-10-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Aisling about the terror of waiting for a flood and wondering how bad it would get.


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Shauna From Secrets Of Beauty Helps Out Flood Hit Doctor from 2023-10-23T10:45

Gareth talks to Shauna of Secrets of Beauty in Midleton who let Dr Mike Thompson move into her premises after his surgery was destroyed in the flood. 



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Ria Burgoyne of Say I Do Bridal & Damian O'Brien of Fox & Co/Flamingo In Midleton On The Major Flood Damage from 2023-10-23T10:45

Gareth hears firsthand from 2 beloved Midleton shop owners about the enormous task ahead of them now. 


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2023-10-19 Our Houses Got Flooded, Relief For Business, Neighbour Helping Neighbour - Storm Babet In Cork from 2023-10-19T10:45

Joe O'Shea hears from people whose house was flooded by Storm Babet, from businesses that hope for a bit of help and remarkable people who helped their neighbour at a time of need.


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2023-10-18 Storm Babet batters Cork, Joan is homeless in the deluge, We found a Gumbleton & more from 2023-10-18T13:34:06

Storm Babet brings the worst flooding in Cork for years - should there have been a red warning?... Imagine being homeless in that - Joan called us begging for help - enter the legend Caitriona T...

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My Friend's 6 Year Old Daughter Was Killed By Israeli Bombing In Gaza from 2023-10-18T10:45

PJ talks to Brian about little Salma Al Najjar who was killed at the age of just 6


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Tyler Jackson Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Murder Of Conor Quinn Murder from 2023-10-18T10:45

PJ talks to 96FM's Mairead Twohig who was in court yesterday.


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Higher Penalty Points Bank Holiday Weekends from 2023-10-18T10:45

PJ asks Conor Faughnan if the government's latest will really bring down the death toll on our roads?


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2023-10-17 Thanks Doc!, Please look after us foster carers, Anyone know a Gumbleton & more from 2023-10-17T14:21:10

Mark came back to CUH to thank the doctors and nurses who saved his life.. This is fostering week - Anne says foster carers aren’t getting the support they deserve.. Gumbleton. Is that the best ...

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Rihanna Is A Cork Name And So Are Broderick, Gumbleton, Daunt and Lordan! from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Joe O'Shea who tells us about how we ended up with some of the more unusual Cork names.


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Kilgrew Cycles - End Of An Era from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ celebrates a Cork institution with Barry Kilgrew as the shop winds down after years serving Cork


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Workplace Testing & Ireland's Cocaine Problem from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Conor Lenihan who wrote in the Sunday Times that Ireland needs to look at workplace testing for drugs like cocaine because it's a safety issue and would also reduce the market for it. <...

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I Wasn't Let Preside At My Sister's Funeral - Fr Tony Flannery from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Fr Tony Flannery about the "medieval" attitude priests have to put up with. He follows up talking to Anne who notices some contradictions in the way the Church deals with priests.
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Thanks For Saving My Life Says Mark Who Came Back To CUH From Liverpool from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Mark and his wife Julie who travelled from Liverpool to personally thank the people who helped in his hour of need. 


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Don't Dismiss The Junior Cert - It's Important Too! from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Michelle Flynn, Career Guidance counselor & advisor who says too many are dismissive about what is an important exam.


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Can You Help Heather Solve The Rocks On The Ballincollig-Bishopstown Road Mystery? from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Heather who needs a bit of help!


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I Love Fostering So Much from 2023-10-17T10:45

PJ talks to Anne who loves being a foster parent about the satisfaction she gets from fostering and how the government could help more.


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2023-10-16 Corks worst landlord, Fermoy hits back, What now for Irish Rugby & more from 2023-10-16T14:06:48

Is the Council the worst landlord of them all? Noonans Road tenants have their rent increased....The woman on Graham Norton who hated Fermoy - she has some cheek say locals..What now for Irish R...

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Time For Road Safety Action from 2023-10-16T10:45

PJ talks to Virgin Media's Paul Byrne who is putting a special focus on road safety and bringing down the appalling death toll on our roads.


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What Next For Irish Rugby & For Rugby World Cup from 2023-10-16T10:45

An exciting weekend brought a great Rugby World Cup to a close for Ireland. What next for the lads and who will win the Cup?


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Protect All The Innocents Of The Middle East from 2023-10-16T10:45

PJ talks to John who condemns the slaughter of Jews by Hamas but also hopes Israeli military action will not lead to more dead children.


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Court Appearance For Richard Satchwell & Fermoy Vigil For Tina Tonight (Monday) from 2023-10-16T10:45

PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media's Southern Correspondent about the weekend's court appearance by Richard Satchwell and what happens next. He then talks to Cllr Noel McCarthy about the Mon Oct ...

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Bedbugs & Tummybugs! from 2023-10-16T10:45

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry of Air & Travel Magazine about the continuing bed bug problem and a new stomach bug that people are worrying about as they travel.


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Why Does The Council Charge Full Rent For Substandard Housing? from 2023-10-16T10:45

PJ talks to Denis and to Sylvia, whose mother lives in appalling conditions, posing the question if the building a Council rents out needs major repairs, why do they charge full rent or even i...

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2023-10-13 Rugby Allez Les Verts! What's Happening With Holly? Tánaiste Micheál Martin & More... from 2023-10-13T11:19:32

We go rugby mad! PJ asks Izzy what is happening with Holly Willoughby? Tániaste Micheál Martin in studio. And more...


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Can You Really Rent Out Your House For A Fortune During The Ryder Cup from 2023-10-12T10:54:51

PJ talks to Amy Molloy who has done a bit of research on whether people really make telephone numbers renting out houses.


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I'm An Island Woman Even Though My Parents Died At Sea from 2023-10-12T10:45

PJ talks to Ann Marie Harrington about life on Bere Island


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Ian Bailey Talks To PJ From Hospital After 3rd Heart Attack from 2023-10-12T10:45

PJ talks to Ian Bailey about his medical outlook and his continuing love of poetry.


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More Budget Reaction from 2023-10-12T10:45

PJ talks to Caz Mooney about the changes in Budget 2024 for families. Louise says her son has to go away and affordable homes aren't affordable!


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Perth Is Paradise But Cork Is Home Too! from 2023-10-12T10:45

PJ talks to John Kearney from Fairhill who went to Australia to find his fortune and loves it there but keeps contact with home in Cork's northside too!


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They Said They Could Not Give My Son A Driving Test Because Of Dog Hair In The Car from 2023-10-11T10:45

PJ hears an amazing driving test story from Carol


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Arrest In Tina Satchwell Case from 2023-10-11T10:45

PJ talks to Virgin Media Southern Correspondent Paul Byrne about the dramatic developments in the Tina Satchwell case over the last 24 hours.


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Care Shared Says It Takes A Village To Raise A Child from 2023-10-10T10:45

PJ talks to Dr. Sue Redmond of Care Shared which helps spread mum duty (and dad duty) around so people get a hand when they need it.

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Kate Joined The Campervan Trend from 2023-10-10T10:45

PJ talks to Kate who took to the campervan craze with gusto, touring for 4 months!


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Happy Birthday TJ The Miracle Baby Who Raised EUR12k For Others! from 2023-10-10T10:45

PJ talks to Emma, mum of TJ, who fought like a superhero with the help of Temple Street and now his 1st birthday fundraiser is helping other babies and kids.

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A New Life In Spain With Yoga from 2023-10-09T10:45

PJ talks to Alma and Des Murray who started a great new life in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca with their Revive You Retreats yoga business.


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Merative & ILC Dover Closures Show Importance Of Unionization from 2023-10-09T10:45

PJ talks to Mick Barry TD who tells him workers need representation as highlighted by two recent closures.


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I Stole EUR1.75m Due To Gambling from 2023-10-09T10:45

PJ talks to Tony O'Reilly, now a gambling counsellor, who explains how gambling distorts thinking for him and others. 

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Making Speed Ramps Larger Not Fair On Motorbikers from 2023-10-09T10:45

PJ talks to Ian who almost came off his bike when speed ramps were raised from 50mm appx to 75mm appx without warning.


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Gardaí Investigate Death Of Man On Kinsale Road from 2023-10-09T10:45

PJ talks to Ralph Riegel about the investigation into the death of a man on the Kinsale Road over the weekend.


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2023-10-06 Gambling Can Ruin Lives , Trouble At The Late Late, Marina Market Good News & More from 2023-10-06T11:36:43

PJ talks to two recovering gamblers about the damage gambling can do. Ken Sweeney tells us about trouble in the Late Late Show. Marina Market has its future secure. And more...


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PJ talks Trish Kerr, the interesting owner of Kerr's Bookshop in Clon, a finalist in the An Post Bookshop Of The Year


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Prison Is No Soft Option! from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ hears from Mike that prison is not a soft life and a stretch in it put him on the straight and narrow so he wouldn't be back.


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Great News For Beloved Marina Market from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ talks to Eoin Derham of the Marina Market who welcomes a planning decision that secures the future of a much loved shopping destination.


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World Cup Rugby Weekend from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ looks ahead to an exciting weekend of action with Peter O'Reilly of The Sunday Times Ireland Edition


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Remembering The Late Dave Halpin & 8 People Charged In MV Matthew Seizure Case from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent, about the court appearances surrounding the recent massive drugs seizure off Wexford and we remember the late Dave Halpin, restaurateur....

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Trouble At The Late Late Show? from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ talks to Ken Sweeney of The Irish Sun about what's behind stories of trouble in the team that make The Late Late Show


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Cancer Won't Stop Me Going For The Eurovision from 2023-10-06T10:45

PJ hears Victoria Keating & Áine O’Gorman are going for Eurovision Glory and Victoria says even a frightening cervical cancer diagnosis won't hold her back.


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Jessica Backed Fabulous Weight Loss With Finding The Root Cause from 2023-10-05T10:45

PJ talks to Jessica Daly who not only lost stunning weight but treated the root cause too.


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2023-10-04 Prison overcrowding, Respect for bus drivers, Pope Francis is so cool & more from 2023-10-04T14:10:02

Cork Prison is overcrowded, with prisoners sleeping on the floor - tough, says Dan, who’s a victim of crime....City Link say they’ve had to reassign a driver out of Cork over rudeness and verbal ab...

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Punish Criminals Or Reform Criminals? from 2023-10-04T10:45

PJ talks to Saoirse Brady of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Sally Hanlon of Support After Crime and hears views from listeners about balancing prisoner rights, rehabilitation and the needs of victim...

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Would You Help A Child By Fostering? from 2023-10-04T10:45

PJ talks to Eithne Larkin of originsfostercare.ie who says Cork needs more foster parents.

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Schools Will Be Cold If Budgets Get Stretched from 2023-10-04T10:45

PJ talks to Seamus O'Connor from Scoil Bríde and the National Principal's Forum who says rising costs are hitting school budgets.


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PCOS - So Hard To Get Information & Compassion from 2023-10-03T10:45

PJ hears from Annie Ahern that proper support can be hard to find but is invaluable in living with PCOS


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Help Kim Find From NY Find Her Irish Family! from 2023-10-03T10:45

PJ talks to Kim, 3rd generation Irish in NY. Her Great-Great-Grandmother went to Chicago to work as a governess. 


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Property Prices Soar Out Of Sight For First Time Buyers from 2023-10-03T10:45

PJ talks to two callers who say the goalpost is constantly shifting for first time buyers. He also talks to  Joanne Geary of myhome.ie


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2023-10-02 Sam wants Seans' law, Is co-ed the future of school, Annette is a Kielty fan & more from 2023-10-02T13:34:34

Sam Byrne is a woman on a mission - to make sure her partner Sean Feeney didn’t die in vain...As more Cork schools go co-ed - is it the future, or will it affect academic standards...Three weeks in...

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WFH Cutting Numbers In Cork Pubs As Insurance Hikes Hit from 2023-10-02T10:45

PJ talks to Michael O'Donovan from The Castle Inn about Working From Home Friday/Monday effect and about soaring insurance costs for his pub which has had only one claim in 100 years!


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Crack Down On Teen Gangs - So My Partner Won't Have Died In Vain from 2023-10-02T10:45

PJ talks to Sam whose partner Sean Feeney died chasing youths after stones were thrown at his house in Cobh. 


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Ballyphehane Pres Leads The Way For Coeducation from 2023-10-02T10:45

PJ takes calls from listeners on coeducation and talks to Barry O'Shea, Pres Ballyphehane Principal, and Gerry McGuill of CEIST about their move to end single-sex education.


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2023-09-29 Taking On The Scammers, Protests Shouldn't Be At School Gates, Memories Of Marla & More .... from 2023-09-29T11:17:10

What happens when you take on the scammers? Stephen & Sandy contacted them back and turned the tables. Strange adults handing out leaflets at school gates. How could you not be concerned Ed won...

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Keep The Protests From The School Gates from 2023-09-29T10:55

Ed chats to PJ about recent protests at school


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Shocking The Scammer from 2023-09-29T10:55

Stephen & Sandy chat to PJ about their experience of taking on the scammers. 


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2023-09-28 Chroming isn't new, but it's deadly, Bus Eireann problems, Dr Tony Holohans new book & more from 2023-09-28T13:38:40

Chroming - a new craze has already claimed one life but Mary lost her son to it over 30 years ago...Ghost buses, unreliable timetables and long waits in the rain - what’s wrong with Corks public...

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Why Are the Gardai Getting Drew Flu? from 2023-09-28T10:55

Cormac O'Keeffe Security Correspondent  Irish Examiner tells PJ about the issues surrounding the Gardai roster 


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Where Are The Flipping Busses? from 2023-09-28T10:55

Susan tells PJ she was late for radiation treatment because the bus is unreliable. 


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I Lost My Son To Chroming (Solvent Abuse) from 2023-09-28T10:55

Mary chats to PJ about her son Billy, who died from solvent abuse when he was 15.


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2023-09-27 A massive drugs bust at sea, Storm Agnes batters Cork, Nicole is a SMBC & more from 2023-09-27T14:15:17

The biggest drugs haul ever - it all started when two guys bought a trawler in West Cork...Storm Agnes - did you know Agnes herself was from Cork?..Nicole is a single Mom to 8 year old twins - b...

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Army & Navy Heroes In Massive Drugs Seizure from 2023-09-27T10:45

PJ talks to a caller who feels the servicemen who risk their lives in anti-drugs operations off Wexfod deserve better pay and to Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent Southern Correspondent. 
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A Positive Change After Eating Disorders After 26 Years from 2023-09-27T10:45

PJ talks to Lynda Duffy who lived with Eating Disorders for 26 years and credits RTT with a positive change.


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Childcare Providers March In Dublin from 2023-09-27T10:45

PJ talks to Rowena Fisher of Phil's Creche and Marie Dineen of Teach na nÓg Montessori School Bandon about yesterday's large turnout 


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Our Little Hero Helped So Many Lives With Transplants from 2023-09-27T10:45

PJ talks to Deborah Burns about little Harvey Desmond Burns who helped so many others after his brief life through the magic of transplants.


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Firms Losing Talented Mums Over Work-Life Policies from 2023-09-27T10:45

PJ hears from Karen O’Reilly of Employflex that the best companies don't lose the best staff.


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2023-09-26 Stop overthinking Zombie, Did Car Free Day work, Childcare workers protest & more from 2023-09-26T14:35:28

Zombie - it was a magic sporting moment - stop overthinking it.. Car Free Day - town was quiet - but for one trader at least her takings were up

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More Road Safety For The Glen & Let's Take Hit & Runs More Seriously from 2023-09-26T10:45

PJ talks to Angela about the lack of speed bumps and cameras in the Glen and hears a call from Michael for hit-and-runs to be treated more seriously.


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Dating Is Outside Most Peoples' Comfort Zone from 2023-09-26T10:45

PJ hears tips from Mairead Loughman about how to make dating a bit more comfortable. She also talks about love on the land.


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2023-09-25 Childcare in crisis, Assisted dying, A norrie in Hells Kitchen & more from 2023-09-25T13:45:44

Childcare in crisis - what are parents to do as preschools close this week...Assisted Dying - Garrets wife Vicky died last April in her native Belgium - he tells me their story..Meet the Norrie ...

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Puberty - How Do You Keep Your Daughter As A Friend from 2023-09-25T10:45

PJ talks to parenting journalist Jen Hogan who has lots of experience and a few tips!


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Mercy Hospital Childrens Ward To Close from 2023-09-25T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Ken O'Flynn about the impending closure with services being relocated to CUH. 


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Corkman Ryan In US Hell's Kitchen from 2023-09-25T10:45

PJ talks to Ryan O'Sullivan who was so shocked when asked on the show he thought it was some kind of scam!


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2023-09-22 No Childcare For 3 Days Next Week, Peter Pan Sword Security Crisis, Postie Collects GAA Programs & More... from 2023-09-22T11:31:44

PJ talks to Mairead from Bright Beginnings about why there's no childcare for 3 days next week to highlight their problems. Rebecca's kid caused a security crisis with a foam sword. The postie with...

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Culture Night Things To Do from 2023-09-22T10:45

PJ finds out what's on from Michelle Carew, Cork City Arts Officer.


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Security Was Terrified Of My 4 Year Old's Foam Peter Pan Sword! from 2023-09-22T10:45

PJ talks to Rebecca about the foam sword that security had to confiscate!


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Driving Test Waiting Lists Soars from 2023-09-22T10:45

PJ talks to Darren Mullane about the lack of testers and impossible waits faced by Learner Drivers.


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#MakeSomeNoise About Suicide In Cork from 2023-09-22T10:45

PJ talks to Myles Gaffney and Joe Dalton who are organizing to help highlight and prevent death from suicide in our city.

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2023-09-21 Angry scenes at Leinster House, Facebook scams out of control, my girl met Shania & more from 2023-09-21T14:20:17

Everybody has a right to protest - but those nasty scenes at Leinster House - that’s not OK...Scamming on Facebook - it’s out of control says a Cork cybersecurity expert. When Mia met Shania - h...

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Passage West Pontoon Safety from 2023-09-21T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Marcia D'Alton about what changes are needed to improve safety around the pontoon in Passage West


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Are Robot Trees Are The Most Expensive Seats In Cork City? from 2023-09-21T10:45

PJ talks to Peter Horgan, Labour Representative, who says we need to evaluate what we get for our money


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Violence Outside Leinster House from 2023-09-21T10:06:59

PJ takes calls with listeners along with Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, David Hall, Michael Healy Rae and Stephen Teap who were all caught up in the ugly scenes.


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PJ hears from Andrew faraway grass may not be greener when wages are taken into account


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Tourism Under Threat As 20% Of Beds In "Humanitarian" Use? from 2023-09-20T10:45

PJ asks Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, Irish Tourism Industry Confederation CEO, if tourism is in crisis over a lack of spaces. 


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Interpol Help With "Day Of The Jackal" Mystery Passport Case from 2023-09-20T10:45

PJ talks to journalist Olivia Kelleher about investigations into a man alleged to have used the name of a dead baby in applying for a passport.


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More Concern About Controversial Naturopath from 2023-09-20T10:45

PJ talks to Fiona about a controversial naturopath in Cork this week. 


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2023-09-19 Tears Over Hurley Ban, Roster Crisis In The Guards, Dino On Love & More... from 2023-09-19T12:33:03

Gareth O'Callaghan hears about how Ryanair made for tears for a girl hurley fan, a roster crisis in the Guards and he hears from Dino Cregan on the secret of love. And more...


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Crisis In An Garda Síochána from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner on the crisis in the Guards, heightened by the end of the Pandemic roster arrangements.



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My Treatment In Spain Was Great But Problems Getting Money From HSE from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth talks to Dee about the fab treatment she got abroad but also about some difficulties getting money from the HSE


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Anyone Notice Milk Is Going Off Really Quick? from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks about a burning topic on the Facebook Page "The Boys & Girls Of Knocka", why is milk going off so quickly?


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Colin Curran On The Loss His Sonny At Just 25 Days Old from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Colin who is organizing a parachute jump Further details here idonate.i...

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Controversial Naturopath In Cork from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Mick Barry TD about a controversial naturopath in Cork who cannot practice in Australia.


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Impossible To Get Kids Swimming Lessons In Cork from 2023-09-19T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Deirdre McArdle about the hunt for swimming lessons for her daughter. The struggle is real!


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2023-09-18 Cork Searches For Two Missing Men, Roches Stores Staff Plan Reunion, Help Us Find Nurse Laura & More... from 2023-09-18T12:23:59

Paul Byrne talks to the Independent's Ralph Riegel about Kieran Quilligan and John Keaveney both missing in Cork. Roches staff plan a reunion, we remember a store at the heart of Cork. Help Dave fi...

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Traffic Chaos On The Fota Road from 2023-09-18T10:45

Paul Byrne takes calls with Louise and Georgina who were among the listeners caught in Carmageddon yesterday, many for hours.


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Fears For Two Missing Men from 2023-09-18T10:45

Paul Byrne talks to the Irish Independent's Ralph Riegel about two heartbreaking missing persons cases, Kieran Quilligan and John Keaveney


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Roches Stores Staff Plan Reunion from 2023-09-18T10:45

Paul Byrne talks to Finbarr and other Roches staffers about the store that made Cork City Centre.

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My Child Is So Miserable At Creche from 2023-09-18T10:45

Paul Byrne talks to Bethan O'Riordan and Stef McSherry of "The Mum Mind" podcast about what to do when your child is miserable at creche, especially "COVID babies". 


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2023-09-15 Olive Foley On Grief After Axel, Hundreds Turn Up For LGBT+ Protest, Loving Life In Oz & More... from 2023-09-15T11:37:51

PJ talks to Olive Foley about the grief the family bore after Axel passed and how the Children's Grief Centre helped. Hundreds were on the Courthouse Steps last night in further protest at Chambers...

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Helping People With Their Family Tree from 2023-09-15T10:57:59

PJ talks about a new way to get help with tracing family trees with Kieran Jordan and Mike Feerick of irelandxo.com Listen

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Loving Life In Oz But The Pints Ain't Cheap from 2023-09-15T10:45

PJ catches up with Denise Curtin, who used tell us all the showbiz goss but now works in Oz about the difference there. 


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Abuse In Schools - Groundbreaking Study from 2023-09-15T10:45

PJ talks to Kate Esther Dawson on her Teacher Perpetrated Harassment study which broke new ground. He also talks to Geraldine who says schools have safeguards in place for students and parents to u...

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Have We Enough Doctors Now More Get GP Visits For Free? from 2023-09-15T10:45

PJ talks to Glanmire's Dr Diarmuid Quinlan about how patients can find doctors with so much extra demand.


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2023-09-14 A protest at Chambers, Audrey got her money back, Still no fire engine in Ballincollig & more from 2023-09-14T14:10:50

Plans for a silent protest outside Chambers, as drag queens say they won’t work there again...Audrey got scammed out of more than 500 euro - but she got her money back this week...Still no firetruc...

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We Need A Better Solution For Ballincollig Fire Service from 2023-09-14T10:45

PJ talks to Billy Crowley, a Cork City Fire Brigade shop steward and to Michael who served in the UK about why and how Ballincollig should have its own operational fire station.


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More Spaces And Less Crime Would Help Us Get Taxis At Night from 2023-09-14T10:45

PJ talks to Derek who says that more licences will not help get transport at night.


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Ongoing Fury At Chambers Rebrand from 2023-09-14T10:45

PJ takes calls from customers who feel left down by the decision to rebrand LGBT bar Chambers as "Sinners" for Fresher's Week.


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Beloved Vaccine Nurse Audrey On Hassle Getting Products From UK from 2023-09-14T10:23:17

PJ talks to Audrey Burkley who wanted to get a gadget in to help children that are afraid of needles from the UK. She also has a bit of good news about the scam that happened her earlier this year....

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2023-09-13 What's up at Chambers, Baby formula is too dear, Carols life-saving weight loss & more from 2023-09-13T14:06:01

Chambers - it is Sinners for a week or for good? Cork’s queer community speaks out ....Baby formula - its expensive stuff - but money off vouchers don’t apply - how is that fair?... Carol l...

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Army Make Safe Device In Hartland Avenue from 2023-09-13T10:45

PJ talks to Daire Fitton of Cork Beo about an army operation to defuse a device in Hartland Avenue. 


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Paramedics Flying To UK To Work from 2023-09-13T10:45

PJ talks to Kerry who has to fly to the UK to work even though she wants to work here and she's not the only one.


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Anger At Chambers Rebranding For Freshers Week from 2023-09-13T10:45

PJ takes calls on Chambers decision to change from Chambers to Sinners for Freshers Week.


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"Born Too Soon" The Brilliant Work of CUMH With Preemies Through Parents' Eyes from 2023-09-12T10:45

PJ speaks to Siobhán about her tiny Adam and Kacper and about his adorable triplets who started their days in separate incubators but are zipping around the place now!


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The floor was like jelly - moving under our feet - Cork tourists speak to us from Morocco..She’s 16 now, but one doctor told Ava’s Mam there was no hope for her.. Lower speed limits - some calle...

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Brian Warfield Of The Wolfe Tones Talks To PJ After Electric Picnic Success from 2023-09-11T10:45

PJ catches up with Brian who has a busy year ahead!




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2 Inch Nails? Ain't Nobody Got Time For That from 2023-09-11T10:45

PJ talks to Tanya Sweeney about the mystery of woman who can keep perfect long nails!


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Cork People Tell Of Devastating Morocco Earthquake from 2023-09-11T10:45

PJ talks to Tracey, Asia and Alison who were in Morocco during the devastating earthquake. 


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Our Miracle Child Is Now 16 from 2023-09-11T10:45

PJ talks to Linda who is celebrating her daughter's birthday even though she was told she wouldn't survive birth. 


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2023-09-08 Standing Up To Rude Customers, BOD Talks, Culture Night & More... from 2023-09-08T11:37:17

Online reviews can be misleading and it's time to stand up to rude customers we hear from Tara's Tea Rooms in MacCurtain St. A few questions with Brian O'Driscoll. A look ahead to Culture Night. An...

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Road Safety - I Saw A Scooter With A Baby Carrier from 2023-09-08T10:45

PJ talks to Avril who drives a lot and has some hair raising observations on the state of road safety. 


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70 Regatta Jobs At Risk & Mick Barry TD Has Questions from 2023-09-08T10:45

Regatta workers face huge uncertainty as their Cork distribution centre is to close although the company will try to redeploy those affected. Mick Barry talks to PJ about the situation. 
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Two Sides To A Story Says Tara's Tearooms from 2023-09-08T10:45

PJ talks to Kate from Tara's Tearooms in MacCurtain St about how online reviews can be so misleading and the need to treat waiting staff with respect.


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Accommodation But It's Tough

PJ talks to UCC Students' Union Welfare Officer Aoibhe O'Brien about the outlook for students looking for accommodation



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PJ talks to FM104's Crossy who met with Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the action. 


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Fond Memories of Beloved Glanmire's Noel Looney Who Fought For The Underdog from 2023-09-08T10:45

PJ remembers a larger than life man who helped people in their struggles with finance companies and banks with Ted Cunningham. 


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Let's Get Behind Trades & Catering from 2023-09-08T09:45

Mike Ryan of Coqbull and the RAI says we need to get behind trades and face down a skills shortage in restaurants as well as construction and other areas.


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Tenants Facing Eviction Call On Council To Save Choristers House from 2023-09-07T10:45

PJ talks to Brian and Kate who face eviction and an uncertain future because of renovation plans for Choirsters House. 


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2023-09-06 Mobile phones on the road, Before 5 to reopen, Unique weddings & more from 2023-09-06T13:54:13

Please put away the mobile phone - a top emergency doctor appeals to young drivers..Before 5 will reopen - that’s great news - but will the staff get their jobs back - that’s the next question..Har...

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Quirky Weddings The Sequel! from 2023-09-06T10:45

PJ talks to Eoghan Hedderman of The Metropole about some of the standout weddings he has seen. 


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Blind Taste Dating Beats Tinder! from 2023-09-06T10:45

PJ tries a blind tasting competition with Joleen Cronin who hosts Blind Taste Speed Dating in Poc ar Buile on Thu Sep 7th


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Road Safety - Stop Phone Distraction & Take Driving Seriously Top Medic Jason van der Velde from 2023-09-06T10:45

PJ gets a deep insight into the horror on our roads from Dr Jason van der Velde who fights hard to save people after accidents. Many listeners join the conversation to add their concerns and though...

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Before 5s Family Centre To Reopen from 2023-09-06T10:45

PJ talks with Thomas Gould TD, Christine who works in the Centre, parent Donna and Mick Barry TD about this morning's great news.


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Tragedy Strikes Fountainstown from 2023-09-06T10:45

After yesterday's Fountainstown tragedy PJ talks to Paul Byrne, Virgin Media Southern Correspondent, Cllr Audrey Buckley and Philip Johnson, a diver involved in the search which sadly recovered the...

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Beloved Cork Comedian Talks About Being a P*** Artist from 2023-09-06T10:45

PJ catches up with Tadhg Hickey, one of our finest comedian

"A Portrait of the Piss Artist as a Young Man by Tadhg Hickey (Bonnier Books)



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Charleville Deserves Better Road Safety from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Evelyn about the need for improvements in road safety as traffic picks up with school and Christmas shopping.


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AirBnBs Snapped Up In Munster For Ryder Cup from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Neil Cotter of The Irish Sun about how householders have found a handy little earner that could pay off a year of your mortgage.


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Mobility Scooter & Golf Buggy Nightmare For Ian St John from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Ian about the trouble he had trying to get his mobility scooter and ParaGolfer Golf Buggy on board his plane flight.


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Give Hairdressers a VAT Break from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Amy who says with all the energy and other costs hairdressers are being hit by, the rise in VAT should be reversed. 


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Mobile Saunas & A Cool Dip from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Mike McCarthy of Cedar and Steam Mobile Sauna about the latest craze in enjoying saunas!


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Weddings With A Twist from 2023-09-05T10:45



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Cyberbullying Rampant In Schools from 2023-09-05T10:45

PJ talks to Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafe Kids, about their shocking new report and what parents should do to keep their kids safe.


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2023-09-04 Robbed by our own Government, Cian rocked the EP, Could Cork be a Blue Zone & more from 2023-09-04T13:33:38

VAT gone up, fuel going up - are we being robbed blind by our own government? Yes, says one Cork TD...Corks Cian duCrot rocked the EP - but so did the Wolfe Tones - figure that out.... the magic...

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Friday's VAT Increase Comes At The Wrong Time? from 2023-09-04T10:45

PJ talks to Michael Collins TD, Kevin Aherne of Sage Midleton and Orla McAndrew of Zero Waste Weddings who all say it doesn't help with the fight against inflation?


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A Black Wedding Makes For A Different Wedding With Great Photos! from 2023-09-04T10:45

PJ talks to Megan Smith who decided to go black for her wedding and got the perfect dress after a bit of looking. 


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MacCurtain St Renovation Leaves Cafe With Less Seating from 2023-09-04T10:45

PJ talks to Tom of Cafe Spresso who says MacCurtain St renewal leaves him with less outdoor seating compromising his business in tough times. 


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2023-09-01 Half A Million Living With Parents, I Left Guns In America For Food In Ireland, Black Wedding Dresses & More... from 2023-09-01T11:24:30

So many living at home because they can't find housing. America's loss through gun crime is our gain with a scrummy food truck in Mideleton. Getting married in black is more popular. And more......

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I Left Guns In America For Food In Midleton from 2023-09-01T11:04:51

PJ talks to Bridget McGinty who quit Cleveland when gun touched her son and set up a food truck, Tastebuds. See her Listen

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Let's Celebrate Sienna Miller Having A Kid With 26 Year Old Boyfriend from 2023-09-01T10:45

Times have changed and if mums can do it why not celebrate a couple in love like we often do when the man is older? PJ talks to Saoirse Hanley.


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Half A Million Living With Parents from 2023-09-01T10:45

So many living at home because they can't find housing. PJ talks to Conor Capplis of the Irish Times and Katie O'Keefe of 96FM News.


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School Lunches Can Be Good Without Being Instaperfect from 2023-09-01T10:45

PJ talks to Deirdre Doyle who tells a listener easy ways of making super sangiwches!


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School Bus Chaos In Kinsale & Surrounding Areas from 2023-08-31T10:45

PJ takes calls with listeners on the chaos happening with school busses in Kinsale and surrounding areas which mean parents just do not know how they get their children to school. 


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Voting At 16 - Why Not? from 2023-08-31T10:45

James Joy from The Labour Party says people are too hasty in thinking 16-18 year olds do not understand politics.


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Let's Take Road Safety Seriously from 2023-08-31T10:45

After a series of very distressing accidents in the news PJ talks to listener Caroline, Olivia Keating who is survived an accident and Ed Buckley a retired firefighter. 



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Eileen Ring - Keeping Teen Girls In Sport & Should We Have Kept Eileen Pauw? from 2023-08-31T10:45

Girls do sports until they become teenagers. PJ asks Eileen Ring can we do anything so they continue. They also talk about Vera Pauw and Luis Rubiales


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Changing Time Concert Times Means Missed Flights from 2023-08-30T11:39:48

Grace explains to PJ that nowadays people make a trip out of going to a concert and changed times or vague times can mean missing flights. 


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I Worry About My Baby Living In Noonan's Road from 2023-08-30T10:45

Sarah tells PJ she is worried her baby will be harmed by rats or the state of the housing. 


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Are "Babynups" A Good Idea? from 2023-08-30T10:45

PJ talks to Bethan O'Riordan about the latest idea with parents drawing up agreements of who does what before junior is born. 


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Shock Name Change For Rapist Larry Murphy from 2023-08-30T10:45

PJ talks to Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of The Irish Sun about Murphy's new life.


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I Didn't Want An Angel In Heaven I Wanted Leah from 2023-08-30T10:45

Caroline Murphy bravely tells her story of baby loss to PJ because she firmly believes that remembering keeps her alive in the family.


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Digs Shortage - Long Commutes Or Dropping Out from 2023-08-30T10:45

PJ talks to Brian who cannot get a place in time for term and the clock is ticking


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Zack First Day At School Joy After Kidney Transplant from 2023-08-30T10:45

PJ talks to Jessica about Zack's first day of school after a kidney transplant changed his life.  You can become an organ donor. Put it on your Driving Licence (Code 115), get a card from...

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Country Pubs Can Innovate To Survive But No VAT Rise Please from 2023-08-30T10:40:35

PJ talks to James Casey from Casey's in Clon and The Why Not in Kiskeam who says a VAT rise would come at a bad time. 




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2023-08-29 Rat infestation at Noonans Road, Scooters damaging cars, Kissgate gets serious & more from 2023-08-29T14:14:37

Noonans Road residents are living in fear of rats - which they say are coming in from the drains.. Jens new car was damaged by a passing scooter - what are her rights? Can she claim on her insur...

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Men Just Aren't Interested In Proper Dating? from 2023-08-29T10:45

PJ talks to Ramona who runs The Dating Agency and to Sarah who says an agency worked better than talking to men who just weren't interested. 


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UK Air Chaos Affects Irish Passengers from 2023-08-29T10:45

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry, of Air & Travel Magazine about yesterday's chaos and to Cian and Lennon who got caught up in it!


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Terrible Conditions Continue For People In Noonan's Rd from 2023-08-29T10:45

PJ talks to William about how rats and poor housing are affecting residents 


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#metoospain Jennifer Hermosso, Luis Rubiales & Consent from 2023-08-29T10:45

PJ asks callers if this is Spain's (and soccer's) #metoo moment


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My Kids' School Is In North Cork Why Was I Put In Cork Accommodation? from 2023-08-28T10:45

PJ talks to Valerie who is in a situation of driving her kids to school miles every morning and thinks modular housing should be put into the emergency accommodation pool. 


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MENOPAUSE JOURNEY Let's Talk About Menopause & Perimenopause from 2023-08-27T22:59:38

Sally Anne Brady runs "The Irish Menopause" page on Facebook. She tells PJ women contact her every night who are struggling, feeling they can't go on.


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MENOPAUSE JOURNEY HRT & Other Menopause Treatments from 2023-08-27T22:59:17

PJ talks to Sally Anne Brady, founder of ‘The Irish Menopause’ about HRT and to Dr Fiona Barry who helps with alternative treatments.


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MENOPAUSE JOURNEY Should All Firms Offer Menopause Leave? from 2023-08-27T22:59:15

PJ talks to Caroline Henry from the HR Suite about Menopause Leave, just introduced by one of Ireland's major banks. Is it something we will hear more of?


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Gerry Adams ‘Black Mountains and Other stories’ from 2023-08-25T10:45

PJ talks to Gerry Adams, in Cork for his book 'Black Mountains and Other Stories'. They also discuss The National Hunger Strike Commemoration Sun Aug 27th 2pm Kennedy Quay

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Become A Clon Model Village Railway Driver from 2023-08-25T10:45

PJ talks to Kim McNamara, Manager of Clon's West Cork Model Railway Village, who are looking for a driver for their choo choo!


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Leaving Cert Results from 2023-08-25T10:45

PJ hears from Terence MacSwiney Hollyhill, CBC, Educate Together and looks at apprenticeships and grade inflation with callers.


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Antisocial Behaviour Getting Worse from 2023-08-25T10:45



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Cork Has Lost 365 Pubs from 2023-08-25T10:45

PJ talks to the VFI's Michael O'Donovan and Brian Kenny of the Boothouse Bar about why people are leaving the trade


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Before Five Family Centre Speak Out from 2023-08-25T08:33:46

PJ talks to Mary, a long-serving staff member about the sudden closure that breaks their hearts.


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2023-08-24 Before 5 closure, Ted makes Megans day, British visitor Steve loves Ireland & more from 2023-08-24T13:49:56

50 years serving the community - now Before 5 is closing with a few days notice. What are parents to do? Local Hero Ted Dineen steps in to make Megans day after she missed a special party... St...

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People Forget Cashless Means More Bank Charges from 2023-08-24T10:45

Simon says bank charges for tap-to-pay can only go up and people should think twice about an expensive convenience.


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Let's Reform The Leaving Cert But Let's Be Careful from 2023-08-24T10:45

Graham tells PJ he thinks easing Leaving Cert stress is a good idea but Continuous Assessment could ramp up stress not end it!


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What Next For Mick Finn? from 2023-08-24T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Mick Finn about whether the move away from local politics means a move to national politics?


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Back To School Means I've My Life Back from 2023-08-23T10:45

Julie Haynes tells PJ not to stress the Back To School because it means you get your life back!


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Menopause Is Part Of Life from 2023-08-23T10:45

PJ talks to Sinead McNamara about the thankfully changing attitudes to menopause and the National Menopause Summit


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PJ talks what a cashless society would mean with Clodagh and other callers


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2023-08-22 Ironman tragedy, Riva's forever home, Bananas in West Cork & more from 2023-08-22T17:56:54

Tragedy at the Ironman - a bombshell statement gives rise to a lot of questions…Homeless since she was 17 - Riva now has her own place & it means the world..They’re growing bananas in West C...

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Uptin Travels The World - Says Ireland Was Expensive But Worth It! from 2023-08-22T10:59:42

PJ talks to Uptin who says he wasn't expecting Ireland to to quite so pricey but he enjoyed it anyway. See his vids Listen

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Riva's First & Forever Home from 2023-08-22T10:45

Riva tells PJ about her good news story of getting a house after a lifetime in and out of homelessness thanks to Peter McVerry Trust


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Rose Of Tralee from 2023-08-22T10:45

The Rose of Tralee started with the Cork Rose and PJ looks back at the first night with DMG's Liam De Brún and listener Anthony. 


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They're Growing Bananas In West Cork! from 2023-08-22T10:45

Friederike Haffner tells PJ they're growing cooking bananas in Rolf's Country House in Baltimore


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Working 9 Day Fortnights from 2023-08-22T10:45

PJ hears from Caroline Reidy of the HR suite about a new way of working




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Storm Betty Hits Cork Hard from 2023-08-21T10:45

PJ talks to Victor Shine about the floods the Cork City Fire Brigade dealt with over the weekend.


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With The Fires Is It Safe To Go To Tenerife from 2023-08-21T10:45

Not all of Tenerife is on fires! PJ hears from entertainer Dee Daniels about how it is safe where she is and also from Pat O'Neill of Listen

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Rent Scams, Recruitment Scams from 2023-08-21T10:45

PJ talks to Katie who got a strange job offer to Avril Ronan from Trend Micro and to Laura Harmon about rent scams.


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I'll Have To Drive My Other Child Behind The School Bus from 2023-08-21T10:45

PJ hears from Tazzy who now faces an impossible situation with her two kids.


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Tracy's Baby Dream Comes True from 2023-08-21T10:45

We spoke to Tracy Shine back in November about the devastation of waiting and hoping for a child for two years. Today, the news is better as she tells PJ 


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2023-08-18 Turbidy gone from RTÉ, What makes a good pub crawl, Electric cars work for me & more... from 2023-08-18T11:20:06

Ryan is out at RTÉ but was it the right move?. Socalising is part of Irish culture we find out what makes a good pub crawl.. Electric car sales have grown but still some are not a fan, Owen disp...

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PJ Talks All Things North Main St With George Patterson Including The Carnival! from 2023-08-18T10:55:12

PJ talks to George Patterson about the ups and downs of living in the city centre and the fun of the Carnival celebrating North Main St on Sat Aug 26th


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What Makes A Good Pub Crawl from 2023-08-18T10:55

Pól Ó Conghaile chats to PJ about the pubs in Cork that would make up a great pub crawl


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2023-08-17 Teachers pay, Corks Graffiti problem, Never give up your dream & more from 2023-08-17T14:07:21

Teachers - you might think they’re on good money - so why are so many working a second job to support themselves..Graffiti - it’s everywhere in Cork - so when does genuine art become just vandalism...

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Don't Get Caught Out While Driving In Europe from 2023-08-17T10:55

Eoghan Corry chats to PJ about European driving rules that could see Irish people fined for using their cars. 


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Cut Price Tubridy Back At RTÉ? from 2023-08-17T10:55

Fionnán Sheahan speaks to PJ about the latest report into the RTE pay Scandal 


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Beat Sweet Cravings With A Tap Of The Wrist from 2023-08-17T10:55

Ger O'Brien tells PJ about EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques & how they are used to help with cravings. 


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Elaine Dunne Federation Early Childhood Providers chats to PJ about the trolling she is receiving on social media.


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It's Not Banksy Tagging Cork from 2023-08-17T10:55

PJ hears from Kathriona about the issue of graffiti around Cork & how property owners in other countries can be fined for leaving it on their building.




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Bet You Didn't Know This About Teachers from 2023-08-17T10:55

Conor Murphy chats to PJ about the realities of the job when a secondary school teacher 


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Louise Bunyan SmartFox.ie speaks to @pjcoogan about why Gen-Z find it harder to get jobs.


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Adult Kids Not Flying The Nest from 2023-08-16T10:55

Brenda Power chats to PJ about the high rates of adult children living at home.




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Wolfe Tones Brian Warfield On Freedom Of Speech & Songwriting from 2023-08-16T10:55

PJ discusses freedom of speech and the role of songwriting in preserving history.


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Kicked Out For Having Tatts from 2023-08-15T10:55

Dolores Murray Association of Body Modification Artists in Ireland chats to PJ about the Garda Trainees who were left go for having visible ink 


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2023-08-14 I need a dentist, Firefighters action continues, Noreens birds & more from 2023-08-14T13:33:03

I need a dentist - Veronicas son is in pain but nobody will examine his wisdom tooth...Retained firefighters - Ed fears it’ll take a tragedy for their dispute to be resolved...Seeds , apple...

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For The Love Of Dogs; It Cost 15k from 2023-08-14T11:05:22

David Roche tells PJ he spent 15k to be reunited with his dogs from Hong Kong 


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My Rapist Was Released Last Week from 2023-08-14T10:55

Ellen O’Driscoll speaks to PJ about rebuilding her life after he father was convicted of 61 counts of raping her.


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Where Are All The Teachers? from 2023-08-14T10:55

Aaron Wolfe Coláiste Éamann Rís  explains to PJ why there is a shortage of teachers & some jobs get no applicants. 


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Noreen's Bird Garden from 2023-08-14T10:55

Noreen chats to PJ about her garden, which she has designed to make sure is full of birds.


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Free GP Care Means Delays from 2023-08-14T10:55

GP Diarmuid Quinlan chats to PJ about why the wait for a GP appointment just got longer


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George Hook Calls For More Support Of Women's Sports & Looks Ahead To Rugby World Cup from 2023-08-11T10:55

PJ chats to George about the issues we need to look at to help women in sport, the politicization of sport in the US and he looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup.


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2023-08-10 NCT bookings, Are price complaints fair, Farmers want to pay cash & more from 2023-08-10T13:30:03

Booking an NCT - be careful of any site offering you a faster appointment for a fee...Are we being unfair when we complain about the cost of eating out? Is there price gouging or isn’t there?..Farm...

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Sober Sallys: Alcohol-Free Socialising from 2023-08-10T10:55

Faye Ní Dhomhnaill from Sober Sallys chats to PJ about the group she set up for people who want to socialise without alcohol. 




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War On Cash & Rural Ireland from 2023-08-10T10:55

Jackie Flannery, Irish Rural Association, chats to PJ about the effects a cashless society would have on rural Ireland.


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Online Broker Reported To Gardaí By NCT from 2023-08-10T10:55

Senan Moloney, Irish Independent, speaks to PJ about an online broker claiming to be an intermediary charging €76 to get a quicker appointment for an NCT.


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Foreign Pests On Holiday & Home from 2023-08-09T10:55:30

PJ hears from Trevor Hayden Complete Pest Control on how to deal with pests while on holidays & what how not to bring them home.


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Something Needs To Be Done About Nursing Home Closures. from 2023-08-09T10:55

Michael Collins TD speaks to PJ about the fear for the residents and families of Belgooly Nursing Home, which is to close  


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Irish Scouts In South Korea from 2023-08-09T10:55

Olga Thompson chats to PJ about her son Brendan, who is one of the thousands evacuated from the World Jamboree in South Korea.


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Bank Busting Breakfast from 2023-08-09T10:55

PJ chats to Dee about the crazy price she paid for breakfast & why she won't be going back


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My Child's Friends Exclude Her from 2023-08-09T10:55

Eileen of jumpstartyourconfidence chats to PJ about a listener's concern her child's friends won't let her join their WhatsApp group. 


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Sinéad O’Connor funeral Bray from 2023-08-08T14:08:36

Luke Delaney News Broadcast Journalist chats to Gareth from Bray on the day of Sinéad O'Connor's funeral






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2023-08-08 Guilty After 40 Years, Farmers: Don't Vilify Us, 6-Year-Old Shop Lifter Says Sorry & More... from 2023-08-08T12:31:54

Gareth hears about the oldest murder conviction in Irish history after Noel Long was found guilty of the murder of Nora Sheehan in 1981. Suckler farmer Helen says don't vilify farmers for climate c...

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Amy O'Connor: Cork's Camogie Winners from 2023-08-08T10:55:16

Camogie Captain Amy O'Connor & Mary Newman 96 fm Sports chat to Gareth about the fantastic win in Croke Park over Waterford   




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After 40 Years, He Is Guilty. from 2023-08-08T10:55

Liz Dunphy chats to Gareth about Noel Long being found guilty over Nora Sheehan's murder in 1981


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Mindful Drinking from 2023-08-08T10:55

Gareth hears from Gerry about how when he started thinking about his drinking he ended giving up taking alcohol


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The School Run & Disability Parking from 2023-08-08T10:55

Gerry speaks to Gareth about his idea for minimising the extra cars on the roads due to the school run & problems with disability parking.


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2023-08-04 Make Energy Companies Cut Prices, Cork Showing It's Pride, Fashionistas Wins At Galway Races & More….. from 2023-08-04T11:21:01

Audrey says a 50% drop in wholesale energy costs, it's now time to make energy companies reduce prices instead of making record profits.

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Nose Of Tralee from 2023-08-04T11:12:47

Willow, the Chocolate Lab, needs a favour; Gareth finds out from Natasha that Willow has been helping her human friends all her life. You can vote for Willow Listen

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What Gifts Are Quintessentially Cork? from 2023-08-04T10:55

Mary-Jane O’Regan chats to Gareth about what gifts give the Cork feeling.


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Make Energy Companies Cut Prices from 2023-08-04T10:55

Audrey tells Gareth that power companies are buying cheap and selling high to make massive profits they should be stopped. 


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2023-08-03 Childcare Closures: I Will Have To Quit My Job, The Boss; Hotel Room Booking Issues, Cocaine Used Openly on Cork Streets & More ...... from 2023-08-03T12:57:46

Donna tells Gareth she may have to leave the workforce as her childcare provider has closed. Elaine, a childcare provider, lays bare the issues facing the sector. Trying to book a hotel room for...

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Storing For The Future, The Messy Drawer from 2023-08-03T11:37:15

Anne Marie Kingston White Sage Decluttering gives some tips to Gareth on how to deal with the hoarding in the messy drawer.


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A Gay Man Says He Never Feels Safe from 2023-08-03T10:55

Gareth reads an email from a gay man about his experiences of homophobia and why the protests of today shouldn't be allowed to make gay youth feel unsafe like he does.


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2023-08-02 How Did Annettes Date With Danny Go?, Hurtful Comments Said To Breastfeeding Mums, The Boss Back on Leeside? & More.... from 2023-08-02T14:06:28

Annette had her date with Danny she tells Gareth, how it went, Breastfeeding mums have awful comments made to them at times one mum gives advice on how to deal with the scenario, The Boss on Leesid...

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CRITICAL Responders In the Community from 2023-08-02T12:23:04

Micheal Sheridan CRITICAL charity tells Gareth CRITICAL will join forces with the National Ambulance Service, allowing NAS off-duty responders to volunteer locally through the charity.

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Camping Out To Secure A New Home. from 2023-08-02T11:41:50

Gareth chats to Shane Finn DNG Creedon Finn O'Connor about his surprise at the demand for new homes where 42 units sold out in one day after people slept in their cars the night before launch
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Hurtful Comments To Breastfeeding Mums from 2023-08-02T10:55

Jacqui Beamish Cork Friends of Breastfeeding tells Gareth that people have tried to put breastfeeding mums off feeding their child with hurtful comments




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Subscriptions Draining Your Bank Account? from 2023-08-02T10:55

 Gareth hears that Hilary was shocked to find she was paying over 100 euro a month in subscriptions there are alternatives.  


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Is Love In The Air? from 2023-08-02T10:55

Annette tells Gareth about her date with Danny.


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2023-08-01 I Stood Up To Dating App Blackmailer, What Kind Of Person Becomes A Troll? Heartwarming Adoption Store & More... from 2023-08-01T12:30

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Daragh who stood up to a blackmail attempt. Aoife Moore chats about what type of person becomes a blackmailer. Gareth talks to Aimee about her heartwarming adoption stor...

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Inflation On The Up from 2023-08-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Charlie Weston of the Independent about what is causing all the rising prices and can we expect more. They also talk about Revolut doing mortgages.



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Two Years In Emergency Accommodation, Now I'm Sleeping In A Car from 2023-08-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to John who has been in emergency accommodation for two years now he has been told he has to leave and is sleeping in a car. 



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Trolled! - A Horrible Experience from 2023-08-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to journalist Aoife Moore about how bitter and hateful people are who troll online and she also talks about her new podcast "Trolled". Available Listen

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Blind Date from 2023-08-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Annette who is meeting Danny for coffee today after hearing her on the program and admiring her independence


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Aimee From Kazakhstan On Her Amazing Adoption Thanks To The Greater Chernobyl Cause from 2023-08-01T10:45

Gareth talks to Aimee and to Jack Keneally and Fiona Corcoran from The Greater Chernobyl Cause about this heartwarming adoption story


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2023-07-31 Library Protest, Phubbing, Hats Back In Style & More... from 2023-07-31T12:30

Gareth O'Callaghan speaks to The Lord Mayor and callers on Saturday's protest at Cork City Library. Is snubbing your partner by browsing your phone, "phubbing", ending your relationship. Movies bri...

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Phubbing - Phone Snubbing Your Partner - Do We All Do It? from 2023-07-31T10:45

Gareth asks Mary McCarthy if this is very toxic to relationships and talks to Trish who says she does it all the time. Gareth is also going to try and live without a smartphone for a whole, er...

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Fedoras And Caps Are Back Baby! from 2023-07-31T10:45

Stylish fedoras are back along with caps and other headgear, thanks to "Oppenheimer" and "Peaky Blinders", Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Dave O'Connor of Suit Distributors.


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An Unleashed Dog Is Not Fair To Other Dogs With Anxiety from 2023-07-31T10:45

Sarah tells Gareth O'Callaghan that it is harder to train her dog to overcome anxiety if other dogs are roaming around without leashes. 


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Library Protest from 2023-07-31T10:45

After Saturday's protests outside the City Library, Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Lord Mayor, Cllr Kieran McCarthy and then takes calls with listeners.


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KIDS HELP Play Dates Too Controlling? from 2023-07-30T22:59:48

PJ chats to Julie Jay about playdates for kids; Aoife & Mary also have their thoughts on them.


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KIDS HELP Play Based Learning To Age 8 - Learn Le Grá from 2023-07-30T22:59:37

PJ talks to Gráinne who says play in education makes big school less frightening.


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KIDS HELP Mum Says Stop With The Passive Aggressive Mothering Advice from 2023-07-30T22:59:22

Vanessa speaks to PJ about receiving unsolicited mothering advice.


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Let's Make This A Turning Point For Women's Soccer from 2023-07-28T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Kevin who thinks that we should seize the opportunity of the Ireland Women's World Cup team getting so much support to make sure young girls are confident playing soccer...

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Mairead Farrell TD On Women & The Hunger Strikes from 2023-07-28T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Mairead Farrell TD about the role of women in the hunger strikes and of her own Aunt, one of three female hunger strikers in Armagh Gaol.

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Togher Goes All Kerry For The All-Ireland! from 2023-07-28T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Amanda Delock from Route 14 Bar in Togher, where they're going all out to support our neighbours.


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Sex For Rent Needs To Be Cracked Down On from 2023-07-28T10:45

Following the RTE Investigates exposé on landlords trying to exploit vulnerable women, Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Caroline West of the Independent, Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre and Ao...

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Thank Gay Men Not Just Barbie For Body Waxing from 2023-07-28T10:45

Joe tells Gareth O'Callaghan that as a gay man he always had pride in his appearance and there's no keeping a good man down!


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Alastair Harte On Importance of Trackers After Ford Cosworth Stolen from 2023-07-28T10:45

West Cork fitness favourite Alastair Harte tells Gareth O'Callaghan about a shocking robbery of a Ford Cosworth just hours after he bought it for his son and says it underlines the importance of tr...

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I Want A Partner But I Want Independence from 2023-07-28T10:26:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Danny who says that he wants a partner who respects his independence and he would respect hers. 




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2023-07-27 Remembering Sinead, Help With Pain, Travelling Europe In A Van And More... from 2023-07-27T13:20:53

Gareth O'Callaghan remembers Sinead O'Connor with Jim X Comet, Ken Sweeney of the Irish Sun, Gerald Keane, Stuart Clark and our listeners. He talks help with pain with Dominic Hegarty. Quitting the...

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Pain Relief Is Not Just Drugs from 2023-07-27T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Dominic Hegart of Pain Relief Ireland about different ways of coping with pain. 


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Bystander Support Need Not Be Dangerous from 2023-07-27T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Prof Louise Crowley about the best way to help someone without getting into danger. 


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Barbie Inspires Cork's Men To Get Waxed from 2023-07-26T10:45

Barbie has made Cork men interested in waxing and maxing. Gareth O'Callaghan catches up with Anne Marie McIlwraith of Just for Men Manscaping Lounge in Douglas to learn more. 


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Cork - Where The Rich And Famous Yachts Stop By from 2023-07-26T10:45

As James Berwind's luxurious yacht The Scout is sighted in Kinsale, Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Eddie English of Sail Cork about the plush yachts visiting Ireland and their owners. 


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Bridie The Postmistress Who Helped Save Ballydehob from 2023-07-26T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Ballydehob Postmistress Bridie Roycroft who not only saved the local Post Office but showcases other small businesses


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Granternity Leave from 2023-07-26T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Caroline Reidy from the HR Suite about how workplaces help grandparents and what they can do better


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Why Exclude Some People From IVF? from 2023-07-26T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to listener John, June Shannon, health journalist and to Nicola about their IVF journeys and their concerns 


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Making Memories In Summer With Your Kids from 2023-07-26T10:45

Julie Helen tells Gareth O'Callaghan that the best memories come from spending relaxing time with your kids, not trying to pack in a lot of activities. 


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Oxycontin Danger? from 2023-07-25T10:45

With the popularity of "Dopesick" Gareth O'Callaghan asks Professor Ronan O'Gara could the same thing happen in Ireland. 


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Beloved "GAA Craic" Facebook Page In Trademark Row from 2023-07-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Neville O'Donoghue that the page he grew to give pleasure to over 300,000 users had to stop because of a trademark complaint from the GAA. He says he would have rename...

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We Trade Skin Products With No Animal Testing from 2023-07-25T10:45

Gareth continues the conversation about many beauty products still using animal testing with Emma Hogan Eyre of Skin Formulas 


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Rebecca Lived The Interrail Dream! from 2023-07-25T10:45

A lot of people think of doing Interrail across Europe. Rebecca did and talks to Gareth O'Callaghan about how it went. 


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Modern Dating - So Hard To Get A Genuine Person from 2023-07-25T10:45

Gareth hears from callers who talk about modern dating and also from a man with a lovely story who got married because of Facebook!


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How Dangerous Is That Foreign Spider? from 2023-07-25T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Brandon Collier who has made a study of Noble False Widow Spiders about a listener query wondering how worried we should be



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Croagh Park Glory For Ibane Gaelic Mothers & Others from 2023-07-25T10:45

Gareth hears from Karen O'Callaghan, coach of Ibane Ladies Gaelic4Mothers & Others, who are going to be doing the half-time for the Sun Aug 13th All-Ireland



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Let's Show Our Boys Who The Real Men Are? from 2023-07-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan and Examiner journalist Jen Hogan talk about the great role models we need to show young lads. 


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Raging Fires In Rhodes and Corfu from 2023-07-24T10:45

Gareth gets travel advice from Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel, as ferocious fires grip some of Greece's most famous beauty spots.


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Getting Tots (and adults!) To Sleep On Hot Summer Nights from 2023-07-24T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan gets advice from Lucy Wolfe about how to beat upset routines and roasting hot nights to get great kip for you and yours.

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Many cosmetics are still tested on animals due to clashing EU rules. Gareth O'Callaghan hears more from PETA's Dr Julia Baines and Cork's own Glamity Jane on what can be done to change things. Listen

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No Cash On Train Made It Hard To Take Meds from 2023-07-24T10:45

Gareth talks Kevin who couldn't buy water on a recent train trip help him swallow meds.


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Make Potty Training Fun from 2023-07-24T10:45

Gareth gets advice for a listener frustrated with potty training her smallie from Amanda Jenner Potty Training Guru & Child Beahaviour Expert

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A Day In The Life Of Cork Airport from 2023-07-21T10:45

As holiday season takes hold, PJ has a walk around Cork Airport and chats to the people there. 


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So Hard To Get A Doctor's Appointment from 2023-07-21T10:45

Liz tells PJ that it's getting impossible to get to see the doctor. Callers also express worry about confidentiality discussing your needs with a receptionist. 


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PJ talks to Eileen Ring from The Other Three Amigos podcast about yesterday's game but more importantly about the lack of flags and bunting. Callers agree too!


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Funky Colin Edwards from 2023-07-20T19:01:29

A tribute to legendary Cork DJ & Voiceover Artist, "Funky" Colin, who passed away this week, at the age of just 55


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2023-07-20 Fire concerns in Ballincollig, a Big Day Down Under, Snakes Alive & more from 2023-07-20T14:08:03

A house fire in Ballincollig - someone had a lucky escape this time - but locals are now very fearful...Watch-parties and long coffee breaks - anything to see the big match down under..Is anyone...

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Ballincollig Fire Puts Spotlight On Fears About Lack Of Fire Service from 2023-07-20T10:45

PJ talks to Ciarán who says that a fire last night heightens local fears.


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Come On Ye Girls In Green from 2023-07-20T10:45

PJ talks to listeners in Australia, Knocknaheeny, The Mardyke Centre and gets expert opinion from Eileen Ring from The Other Three Amigos Podcast


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Sssnakes Alive! Shedded Snakeskin Found In West Cork from 2023-07-20T10:45

After a skin was found in Schull, everyone is wondering where the snake is, Tory Joyce of West Cork Animal Welfare Group tells PJ


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Electronic Payments Mean No Privacy from 2023-07-20T10:45

PJ talks to Aaron and Linda about the sharing of data about you when you use tap to pay. 


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Lyme Disease Started With Innocent Spider Bite from 2023-07-20T10:45

PJ hears from Aneta from Passage West about how a spider bite ended up in A&E where eventually she got diagnosed with Lyme disease.

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Another Day Out For Formal Wear from 2023-07-20T10:45

Grace O'Sullivan tells PJ about her new way of finding a buyer for your nearly-new clothing and helping the planet as well. 


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Whopping Home Insurance Hikes Means You Got To Shop Around from 2023-07-19T10:45

PJ talks to Daragh Cassidy of bonkers.ie about getting the best deal with prices soaring.


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PJ talks to Darragh about proposing to Una. Live on stage! Mercifully, it was yes!


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Beloved Crowley's Music Store Is Coming Back! from 2023-07-19T10:45

PJ talks to Sheena Crowley about the reboot of Crowley's music.


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Prime Time Special Shows Farmers Need To Stand Up For Welfare from 2023-07-19T10:45

PJ talks to Peter Hynes, who spoke on animal welfare to Prime Time and thinks farmers need to stand up for welfare.


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Family, Southside & Northside Get Behind Denise O'Sullivan For World Cup Glory from 2023-07-18T10:45

PJ talks to Sinead about how the whole of Cork is getting behind her sister Denise.


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GAAGO Earns €4m from 2023-07-18T10:45

PJ and Gavin look at the controversy around GAAGO as it is revealed they made €4m in one year and the competition watchdog is looking at their operations.


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Naoise Connolly Ryan Welcomes UK Inquest Verdict On Boeing Ethiopian Crash from 2023-07-17T10:45

PJ talks to Naoise whose Husband Mick Ryan died in a 737 Boeing crash about a UK verdict that three British victims were unlawfully killed.  


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Is It Time To Ditch My Tracker Mortgage? from 2023-07-17T10:45

Brian Forde of Rockwell Financial talks to PJ about what to do if you feel your tracker is getting too high. 


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ISPCA: PLEASE REPORT CASES OF ANIMAL ABUSE IN CORK TO US! from 2023-07-14T10:55

Caroline Faherty Welfare Inspector ISPCA tells PJ people need to report animal abuse. 




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After Four Miscarriages, I'm Speaking Out from 2023-07-14T10:01:44

Carol tells PJ she always wanted to be a mother, but four miscarriages have brought have unimaginable loss. 


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Tan off : No more boiling sheets from 2023-07-14T06:02:47

Jack chats to PJ about a Cork product his family company Tidy Clean . ie invented to make removing fake tan from sheets easy. 


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2023-07-13 Special Needs provision, East Cork water crisis, What was going on last Sunday & more from 2023-07-13T13:58:05

A nursing home in Louth - is that the best that John can expect for his son?..They can drink the water in East Cork - until we get heavy rain , says Maria.. No, we weren’t invaded last Sunday &a...

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Pony Rescued From Upstairs Flat Now Lives In Cork from 2023-07-13T11:07

Maurice tells PJ about rescuing a pony from an upstairs flat and how it found its forever home in Cork


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The Irish Air Corps: Flying High Over Cork from 2023-07-13T11:04:48

Capt. Paul McDermott, Chief Flying Instructor Irish Air Corps, chats with PJ about training to put on a flying display.





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Fear For My Son When We Die from 2023-07-13T10:55

John chats to PJ about the fear he & his wife have about what will happen to their son, who has special needs, when they die.


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Planning For Kids With Special Needs When A Parent Dies from 2023-07-12T10:55

Joe speaks to PJ in tribute of his late friend, who had a child with special needs calling for people to plan for the future & Ann speaks about the situation she finds herself in


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Ryan Tubridy Had His Say from 2023-07-12T10:55

Sean Defoe Political Correspondent & Fionnán Sheahan Ireland Editor Independent.ie speak to PJ about what Ryan Turbridy & Noel Kelly said at the committee yesterday.



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Cork Student Accommodation Crisis from 2023-07-12T10:55

Brigid tells PJ about her family's struggle to find student accommodation for her daughter following the closure of where she previously stayed to host Ukrainians.


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Niamh Ní Dhrisceoil chats to PJ about her love of the sea, teaching in Ballincollig and becoming a ferry skipper.




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Should Kids Pay Rent? from 2023-07-11T11:53

Sinead Ryan speaks to PJ about the argument should boomerang kids pay rent once they return home




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Death Of A Pet from 2023-07-11T11:04:24

Damian Cullen Health & Family Editor Irish Times speaks to PJ about loosing his beloved pet & how it has affected his family 


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2023-07-10 Groomed into crime, Ireland's biggest green army superfan, Will our favourite tv shows return & more from 2023-07-10T12:48:50

Sally Hanlon says the new legislation around grooming kids into criminality won't go far enough; Why the writers strike in America will halt production on your favourite shows, 500k spent following...

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Groomed Into Crime from 2023-07-10T11:56

Sally Hanlon, from Support After Crime, advises PJ the bill criminalising the recruitment of children into criminal gangs will not effectively solve the problem.




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My Jacks is Banjayxed from 2023-07-10T11:51:48

Carmel tells PJ that the council still needs to fix her toilet, which has been broken on and off for seven years.


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PJ talks to Jim, who has spent half a million euro following Irish sports; His latest trip is off down under to watch the girls in green


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I Have Collected Barbies For 25 Years from 2023-07-07T12:01:55

Avril speaks to PJ about her collection of Barbies and why she thinks the new movie will bring renewed. interest 




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Dunnes Stores Scam Beware! from 2023-07-07T11:58:43

Mary chats with PJ about nearly getting caught out by a fraudulent online Dunnes store's 80% sale. 


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2023-07-07 Drivers on learners for thirty years, Excessive charity shop prices, Naturism numbers increasing & more from 2023-07-07T11:31:54

There are currently 1,700 people in Ireland who have been driving on a learners permit for over 30 years. Why have charity shops become so expensive? Gone are the days when you could spend just a f...

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1700 Drivers On A Learners Permit For Over 30 Years from 2023-07-07T10:55

Shane O' Donoghue Editor Complete Car.ie chats to PJ about how this has happened and is also joined by Gene Russell of Douglas School of Motoring. 




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In The Buff, An Increase In Cork Naturism from 2023-07-07T10:55

Derek from the Irish Naturist Association speaks to PJ about being a naturist and where you can find like-minded people in Cork. 


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2023-07-06 Flippity flop - RTE fallout continues, Southdoc cutting its hours, Cork is a feeling & more from 2023-07-06T14:39:18

Flip flops, corporate boxes and golf trips - the RTE story just keeps on giving.. In the real world, though, there’s a chronic shortage of doctors - Southdoc is cutting its hours.. Cork is a Fee...

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Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts from 2023-07-06T11:54:35

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts chats to PJ about her Cork roots and political career


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Sean Defoe Political Correspondent chats to PJ about the latest revelations at RTÉ


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West Cork: Why I Will Never Live Anywhere Else from 2023-07-06T10:55

Sophi tells PJ that West Cork is a feeling, not just a place, which is why I will never live anywhere in Ireland but Cork.


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In Support Of Cork Libraries from 2023-07-06T10:55

Liz Fay Fórsa Union tells PJ Fórsa members have been subjected to protesters entering libraries, harassing library workers, and attempting to remove books they deem to be "inappropriate."


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Giving Cork's Limited Green Space To The Freemasons from 2023-07-06T10:55

Eoin English and Eoin Lettice chat to PJ about disposing part of Bishop Lucey Park to Cork's Freemasons 


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It's Not Safe For Our Kids from 2023-07-05T10:55

Sandra speaks to PJ about the dangerous situation traffic is causing in Ascension Heights, where they fear a child could be knocked down


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What Makes Cork Great - Northside People from 2023-07-05T10:55

CA tells PJ why she believes northside people make Cork a wonderful place to live. ( No Offence Southside)


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No Dog Should Ever Be Treated This Way from 2023-07-04T10:55

*Graphic Discussion* Susan tells PJ how angry she is at the animal cruelty happening; she calls on Cork City Council to increase dog warden staffing.




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It's All Kicking Off In France from 2023-07-04T10:55

PJ chats to Páraic Maguire about the recent unrest in France. 




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2023-07-03 GP shortage at crisis point, The right to pay in Cash, Mammies for Trans Rights & more from 2023-07-03T13:41:11

The shortage of GP’s - it’s now so bad Fiona had to see patients online while she was on holiday...The right to pay in cash - should it be protected by law, as more and more places say “Sorry, c...

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Nasty Passport Scam - Don't Get Caught! from 2023-06-29T10:45

PJ talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF TD about a new scam aimed at people desperate to beat the summer passport rush. 


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GAA Need To Sort Out Womens Sports Dual Players from 2023-06-29T10:45

PJ talks to Joe Seward as we look into another unbelievable clash of fixtures for GAA women's sports. 


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Does RTE Have A Future? What Is It? from 2023-06-29T10:45

Things are going to change in RTE and PJ and Mick Clifford discuss how we might define public service radio and TV in the future.


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Christopher O'Sullivan TD On Oireachtas RTE Hearings from 2023-06-29T10:45

For an inside look at the Oireachtas RTE hearings PJ talks to Christopher O'Sullivan TD who is on the Public Accounts Committee. 


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Reward For Capture Of Dunmanus Bay Seaweed Saboteurs from 2023-06-29T10:45

PJ talks to Paul Cobb of Roaring Water Sea Vegetable who is offering a reward for capture of the people who sabotaged his harvesting gear. 

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Sharon Speaks Up After LGBT Hate Attack from 2023-06-29T10:45

Shar Nolan, the Viktor Complex drag king, tells PJ about being punched in the head in a homophobic attack. 


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Yobs Ruining Tidy Towns Work from 2023-06-28T10:45

As both Ballincollig and Carrigaline have Tidy Towns work ruined PJ talks to Tom Butler of Ballincollig Tidy Towns about how it can be dispiriting to people giving their time for free. 
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Trans+ Pride Cork Will Resist Hate And Phobia from 2023-06-28T10:45

PJ talks to Louise O'Donnell, one of the founders of Trans+ Pride who says event like this are necessary because of the climate of fear and hate. Event takes place Sat Jul 1st 2pm Grand Parade Cork...

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Should Roadworks Be At Night? from 2023-06-28T10:45

PJ talks to Aidan who wants roadworks done during the evening or at least not during commuting hours. Meanwhile Brian has the opposite problem with people working from midnight to 5 in his resident...

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Voucher Fears As Gift Card Provider Shut Down from 2023-06-28T10:45

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent about how this happened and what shoppers can do next. 


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2023-06-27 My friend Joanna, Why can't I find a doctor?, Beware of quacks & more from 2023-06-27T14:30:08

Joanna was a wonderful Mum - Louise remembers her friend who tragically drowned in East Cork on Sunday.. Why are their no GP’s - listeners say they are driving 20 miles or more to be seen.. Plea...

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Irish People Have Been So Wonderful Since Joanna Wisniowska Drowning Tragedy from 2023-06-27T10:45:03

PJ talks with Louise Van Balderen who has set up a GoFundMe for her late friend Joanna Wisniowska, who passed away after she jumped into the water to save her son from drowning in Cork on Sunday...

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A Better Military Would Mean Better Jobs For Young People from 2023-06-27T10:45

Gerry tells PJ that if Ireland beefed up military spending young people would have better opportunity.


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PJ talks to Anne who is at her wits end trying to get a GP but finds that all lists are full.


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Let's Really Get Tough With Scam Callers And Texters from 2023-06-27T10:45

Bill Tyson tells PJ that more and more are getting scammed from calls and texts and often it is the most vulnerable or busy mums and workers and it is time for lawmakers to really get serious with ...

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Back Street Lip Filler Injections Can Maim Or Kill from 2023-06-27T10:45

PJ talks to SISU Dr Brian Cotter and to Lorraine from Arasys, Oliver Plunkett St about botched dangerous lip filler injections.


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2023-06-26 Topups for Tubs, Tragedy on the water, That Kodaline proposal & more from 2023-06-26T13:51:39

Will you ever pay your television licence fee again? RTE’s topups for Tubs are a massive breach of trust...After a weekend drowning tragedy, we’re being warned about the importance of water safe...

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20,000 Leaflets Given Out By Childcare Business To Help Staff Find A Place To Live from 2023-06-26T10:45

John Bowman of BEL Childcare tells PJ that parents want more childcare spaces. He wants to supply them. But staff find it impossible to get a place to live.


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Wanton Vandalism Of Glenn Boxing Club Tree from 2023-06-26T10:45

PJ talks to Clodagh, Treasurer of the Glen Boxing Club, about nasty vandalism that destroyed a tree commemorating the Club and that also reminded many of their loved ones who boxed there.
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RTE - Can It Win Back Public Support? from 2023-06-26T10:45

Can RTE win back the support it needs to keep funded in the wake of the Ryan Tubridy pay arrangements controversy? PJ talks to the Irish Independent's Fionnán Sheehan and Alison O'Connor from The S...

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Surprise Romantic Proposal In The Sky from 2023-06-26T10:45

PJ talks to Chloe, now on honeymoon, about how Declan proposed to her in the sky in a beautifully romantic way!


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Rebbecca Got Proposed To At Kodaline from 2023-06-26T10:45

PJ talks to Rebecca Crowley who is the girl that got proposed to as Kodaline played "The One" in Musgrave Park on Friday.


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Beaumont Fair Deal Protesters Meet With Minister Michael McGrath from 2023-06-26T10:45

PJ talks to John Murphy, one of the people with family affected by the dispute between Beaumont and Fair Deal, about a meeting they had with Finance Minister Michael McGrath 


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CORK CRAIC WORLDWIDE I Loved Backpacking But I'd Be Terrified If My Kids Did It from 2023-06-25T22:59:54

Ber Carroll left Cork at the age of 19 and saw the world and made a new life! She tells PJ that with all the danger out there now she would be terrified if her kids decide to do that though!
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CORK CRAIC WORLDWIDE Top Cork Stunt Woman Avril Murphy from 2023-06-25T22:59:49

PJ chats to Avril Murphy from Clonakilty about her fab career as a Hollywood stunt woman and actor.


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CORK CRAIC WORLDWIDE Killeagh's Katherine Murphy Hoping For Sydney Rose from 2023-06-25T22:59:40

PJ catches up with life down under with Katherine as she hopes to the next Sydney entrant for the Rose of Tralee


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Bonfire Night Can Be Fun But Think Of Our Firemen from 2023-06-23T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Colm Kelleher about the plans for Bonfire Night. 


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More Interest In Neutrality As Govt Security Forums Get Attention from 2023-06-23T10:45

PJ talks to Dominic and Eoghan about what Ireland should do next as the world becomes a more dangerous place, remain outside of pacts or arm up!


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2023-06-22 Iceland workers worry, What was your first job, Garda pay & more from 2023-06-22T13:59:36

An uncertain time for Iceland workers in Cork - Sarah is already looking for a new job

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It's Back! Sex And The City from 2023-06-22T10:45

PJ, FM104's Crossy and Shirley discuss SATC old AND new!


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Cork Iceland Workers Worried For The Future from 2023-06-22T10:45

PJ talks to Sara, a Cork Iceland worker as the company enters Examinership about her concerns.


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Employers Need To Give Kids Summer Jobs from 2023-06-22T10:45

Listeners tell PJ that kids are happier with summer jobs and bosses would have less labour shortages if they recruited teens. 


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Drew Harris Attends Joint Policing Committee from 2023-06-22T10:45

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris attended the Cork Joint Policing Committee and PJ finds out from 96FM's Mairéad Twohig what came up in the meeting.


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Micheál Martin Heckled At UCC Neutrality Talk from 2023-06-22T10:45

PJ hears from Paul Byrne about an interaction between anti-war demonstrators and the Tánaiste. 


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Why Won't Landlords Register? from 2023-06-22T10:45

Renters find it hard to get tax breaks if their landlord isn't registered. PJ talks to Catherine Clancy of the Magazine Rd and Surrounding Areas Residents about the problem of unregistered landlord...

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Titan Submersible - What Happens Now? from 2023-06-22T10:45

PJ talks to former RN Submarine Captain Ryan Ramsey about the international effort to save those on board the Titan submersible.


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Joyriders Around Douglas Driven By Social Media - ALSO Neutrality Protest from 2023-06-22T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Terry Shannon about what can be done about joyriding in Douglas driven by social media posts and they also discuss today's neutrality protest at UCC


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NCT Wait Gone From Bad To Worse from 2023-06-21T10:45

Denis says people who are trying hard to get an NCT are being treated like criminals when there are people obviously blatantly flouting laws. 


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I Want To Visit Every Irish Pub In The World from 2023-06-21T10:45

PJ talks to Colm Dalton who is attempting to travel to every Irish pub in the world. He's had good start, he's done 75 bars in 41 countries so far.



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Are There Tips For How Long A Kid Should Be On A Phone? from 2023-06-21T10:45

PJ talks to Catherine Conlon about what can happen kids using smartphones and gets some tips on how much time is safe and also asks is it just the same as watching TV? 


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Hotels Milk Taylor Swift Fans As They Also Face Ticket Anxiety from 2023-06-21T10:45

PJ talks to 96FM's Katie O'Keefe who is a massive Swiftie about hotels, tickets and Twitter messages to Micheál Martin even!


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2023-06-20 50 Cork jobs in the balance, Angela nearly drank herself to death, Are you a Snowplough parent & more from 2023-06-20T13:13:30

In 2015, Angela nearly drank herself to death - she now hasn’t touched a drop in 8 years

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What Is Happening In Iceland Ireland? Workers Are Worried from 2023-06-20T10:45

PJ talks to Jamie Murphy of the Independent Workers Union who explains why workers are worried. 


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Time To Change Neutrality? from 2023-06-20T10:45

PJ talks to Dominic ahead of the “People’s Forum on Ireland’s Neutrality” Tue Jun 20th at 8pm in Cork's Imperial Hotel


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Rosie Wants Respect And Dignity For Her Mum Living In Beaumont from 2023-06-20T10:45

Ahead of Wednesday's 11am Dáil protest, PJ talks to Rosie who explains a move would be a massive upheaval if Fair Deal cannot reach a deal with Nursing Home. 


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PJ talks to Sharon Sweeney who had a hilarious back and forth with scammers pretending to sell Kodaline tickets.


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Teens Must Learn Not Every Disappointment Is A Trauma from 2023-06-20T10:45

PJ talks to Mick Clifford from The Irish Examiner who is worried about the reaction to a tough Leaving Cert paper shows we are not preparing teens for life which is full of disappointments!
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Nurses Reunited! from 2023-06-20T10:45

On Monday we spoke to Mary who was looking for anyone who knew Margaret Hurley, a nurse who graduated from St James's, for an upcoming nurse reunion. Success! We reunited the two girls live on air....

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Angela Used To Drink At Weekends Until It Got A Grip from 2023-06-20T09:01:04

PJ hears from Angela that after a few losses in her life the drink she always enjoyed at weekends took over. She also describes the crisis that lead to her new sober life


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Woody From Horse Rescue To Prize Winner from 2023-06-19T10:45

PJ talks to Orianna who won 2nd place in The Cork Sumer Show with Woody who she and My Lovely Horse Rescue Cork saved after he was found collapsed on the road just a year ago!


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Vicious Taxi Attack from 2023-06-19T10:45

PJ talks to Junaid who was viciously attacked while working his taxi and to Bobby Lynch from the Cork Taxi Council.


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Help Make Nurses' Reunion Complete Do You Know Margaret Hurley née Manning from 2023-06-19T10:45

PJ talks to Mary who is looking for a friend who graduated as a nurse from St James's in '73 and she thinks worked in the Mercy aftewards.


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My Neighbour's Son Is Too Noisy When I Work From Home from 2023-06-19T10:45

PJ discusses with listeners a problem emailed to him when a neighbour's child with special needs makes Working From Home difficult


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Susan Is 10 Years Sober Taking It A Bit At A Time from 2023-06-19T10:45

PJ talks to Susan Galvin about how terrifying it can be to know that drink will no longer be a part of your life. But she's done it for ten year!


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2023-06-16 Concert Ticket Scams, Taxis Who Cancel Rides on Apps, Rescuing Turtles and Ducks & more... from 2023-06-16T11:29:12

Aoife tells PJ about a nasty concert ticket scam. Georgina is annoyed taxi drivers cancel out at the last minute. Turtles hitching a ride home with the Navy. Ducks asking cops for directions. And m...

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Mummy Duck & 10 Ducklings Ask Guards For Directions. And They Deliver! from 2023-06-16T10:58:01

We all know if you're lost, you ask a Guard for directions. That's what mummy duck and her 10 kids did in Bishopstown. Gda Tommy Ryan wasn't found wanting and tells PJ what happened next!


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Cróga The Turtle Hitches A Lift Home With The Navy Thanks To Oceanworld from 2023-06-16T10:49:43

Cróga was found on Valentine's Day in Mayo a bit too far away from home in the Canaries. Dingle Oceanworld worked with the Irish Navy to get a solution. 



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The Scourge of Fentanyl Addiction from 2023-06-16T10:45

PJ talks to Michael Guerin, addiction counselor,, about how Fentanyl gets a grip on people and towns.


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CUH & Fermoy Help Ukraine Land Mine Victim from 2023-06-16T10:45

PJ talks to Donal O'Keefe about the story of Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Hrihorash who stepped on a landmine and is grateful to the CUH and the people of Fermoy


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A Toy Library For Dock Beach from 2023-06-16T10:45



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2023-06-15 Taras court ordeal, Queuing for pints, the button does what? & more from 2023-06-15T13:55:32

Tara has just finished her cervical check court case .. what she went through in the witness box will shock you..As summer gigs continue, Shirley says maybe those long queues for a pint are part...

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We Work As Firefighters To Help People from 2023-06-15T10:45

As retained firefighters announce they will resign in as the next stage of their dispute PJ talks to Ger O'Donovan, a Bantry retained firefighter and Will Crowley of Cork City Fire Brigade.
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Overnight Stabbing On Grand Parade from 2023-06-15T10:45



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Car Tips To Keep Cool And More! from 2023-06-15T10:45

PJ talks to 96FM's Damien Sreenan on his viral cool down tip, to Leonard Vance of Munster Tints about shading your screens without getting points and he hears lifehacks from listeners. 
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Cross Examination Of Cervical Cancer Victims Must Stop from 2023-06-15T10:45

After the tragic death of a Cervical Cancer Victim before her Case was heard, PJ talks to Carol and Tara about the humiliation and lack of support they went through and to Cian O'Carroll, solicitor...

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My Thoughts About Mum Changed As I Got Older from 2023-06-15T10:45

PJ talks to Noelle McCarthy on how her perception of her mum changed as she got older. They also discuss her new book "Grand"


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The Barn Random Act Of Kindness For Cara Kids from 2023-06-15T10:45

PJ hears from Colette Butler, principal of Cara Junior School about how the staff of The Barn restaurant spread a little kindness. 


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2023-06-14 Remembering Christy Dignam, Summer holiday strikes, John's property tax & more from 2023-06-14T13:52:53

Christy Dignam loved Cork - and Cork loved him back - we remember an icon, a rockstar & a truly lovely man.. Could strikes in France affect your Summer holidays? We’ve the latest from travel...

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What Is Going On With Leaving Cert Paper Marking? from 2023-06-14T10:45

PJ hears from Mary that we need more transparency in how Leaving Cert papers are marked and what happens on a check.


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A Last Goodbye To Our Friend Christy Dignam from 2023-06-14T10:45

Calls from listeners who remember Christy and we remember his visit to Cork in 2019 when he spoke to PJ.


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After 9 Years Waiting For Op My Husband Was Told To Join Another 4 Year Waiting List from 2023-06-13T10:45

PJ hears from Vera that after 9 years waiting for an op her husband was told he needs to see another doc first, with a 4 year waiting list! Meanwhile Catherine says getting cataracts done in Northe...

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Happy Days For Derry Girl Siobhan McSweeney from 2023-06-13T10:45

PJ catches up with Cork favourite Siobhan as she prepares for "Happy Days"

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Una Butler Not Consulted For Familicide Report from 2023-06-13T10:45

PJ talks to Una Butler whose husband killed their daughters and says she wasn't even consulted for the recent government report. It makes her want to give up trying to improve the law.


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Leaving Cert Maths Paper I Looked Frightening But Don't Worry from 2023-06-13T10:45

PJ talks to Diarmuid McCarthy of tacitmaths.ie who says some students got upset but the marking will be adjusted so try not to worry. Kevin says his daughter was very worried coming out of the exam...

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2023-06-12 Our filthy streets, Peters brush with death, life on hold for my job & more from 2023-06-12T14:22:02

Our filthy streets - Cork is a disgrace at the moment and believe it or not someone is trying to blame Brexit.. Peter thought he was going to die - he’s warning families to be extra careful arou...

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Retained Firefighters Sacrifice A Lot To Keep Us Safe from 2023-06-12T10:45

Rushing away from his kid's birthday party to rescue people and travelling in two cars with his wife to go shopping so he can rush off if needed. Jonathan Madden explains what a retained firefighte...

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It's Like The Scammers Knew My Mother Was Out Shopping from 2023-06-12T10:45

Mary tells PJ that scammers were very convincing, even asking her mother did she read the details on the card and providing a name. Luckily, her mother was smarter!


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Teddy Mac Funeral from 2023-06-12T10:45

We hear a few words from Fr Pat Fogarty from the funeral of Teddy Mac and we also hear from the eulogy by Teddy Mac's son Cian. 


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1,000 People Turn Out For Raise The Roof Protest from 2023-06-12T10:45

PJ talks to Mairéad Twohig from 96FM News who was at the Raise The Roof protest on Saturday and to Jithin, Jibin and Reema who are nurses in Cork facing housing difficulties. We also hear audio fro...

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Are We Waiting For Rain To Wash The City Streets? from 2023-06-12T10:19:03

PJ talks to business people Wyon Stansfeld and Francis Bonner about the streets being sticky with dirt and chats with callers about dirt. 


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2023-06-09 Bring Back Our Ice Creams, Price War, River Rescue Hero & More... from 2023-06-09T11:39:07

Make summer great again with our fave ice creams from the past says Christine Duff. Is there a supermarket price war? We hear from a man who bravely saved a life on Wednesday night. And more...<...

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Bring Our HB Ice Creams Back from 2023-06-09T11:08:10

Christine Duff has started a petition to make summer great again with our fave ice creams. Listeners love the idea they tell PJ.

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Raise The Roof Sat Protest Preparations In Gear from 2023-06-09T10:59:48

PJ talks to Katie O'Keefe from and 96FM news and SIPTU's Adrian Kane about the protest happening Sat Jun 10th 1230pm at Cork's Connolly Hall


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Grab Your Feather Boas, It's Harry Time! from 2023-06-09T10:45

PJ and FM104's Crossy look forward to the weekend Harry Styles gig.


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Every Beach Has Different Human Wild Species! from 2023-06-09T10:45

PJ talks to Kathriona Devereux about diggers, ultra-prepared mums and other human wildlife that come out in fine weather. 


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Protesters Say Sort Out The Fair Deal Scheme For Our Relatives Sake from 2023-06-09T10:45

PJ talks to John Murphy, one of many protesting outside politcians' offices this morning because they are worried that a Fair Deal Row will mean their relatives have no place to go.


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I Was Only Concerned To Save Her Life from 2023-06-09T10:45

PJ talks to James McDonagh who jumped in the River Lee Wednesday night to save a girl in difficulty.


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2023-06-08 Every Mam's nightmare, Are school holidays too long?, Memories of Teddy & more from 2023-06-08T14:41:36

Margaret is having every Mam’s worst nightmare. Can we contact with someone who was very special to her late son..Are the school holidays too long? We were a bit surprised at the response t...

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Let's Reach Out To Silky To Help Honor David from 2023-06-08T10:45

PJ talks to Margaret who lost her son David at a tragically young age of 19. He loved Silky and the family really hope Silky would give him a shoutout or mention in ...

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Should School Holidays Be Shorter? from 2023-06-08T10:45

Jennifer Horgan tells PJ that she thinks holidays should be shorter and PJ also takes calls from listeners who join the conversation. 


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Hero Beekeeper Saves The Day At Cricket Match from 2023-06-08T10:45

PJ talks to Mauro Dias of Buzz Of Nature who saved the day at a Mardyke Cricket Match with his brave skills.

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Choctaw Link To Cork Is A Bond That's Tight from 2023-06-08T10:45

PJ talks to Claire Green Young who came to Cork as a student talks about the bond that has been growing since the Famine and visiting the Kindred Spirits sculpture.



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2023-06-07 Teddy Mac. Remembering an icon who's sudden passing has shocked us all from 2023-06-07T14:16:27

The great Teddy Mac - 1990 Captains Larry Tompkins & Tomas Mulcahy recall their teammate & friend..Tributes and memories flood in as Cork is stunned by the passing of a unique & belo...

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The Late Teddy Mac from 2023-06-07T10:45

PJ talks to Larry Tompkins, Tomás Mulcahy, Finny Mac and takes calls with listeners as we remember a sporting legend. 


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Prison "Drugs Wall" Will Blight Our Lives from 2023-06-07T10:45

PJ talks to Susan and Claire who live near the prison and say that the new giant wall going up is far too ugly. Cllr Ted Tynan also explains the wall looks like it is going to be different to what ...

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Flake-gate Not Hitting Cork Cone Sales from 2023-06-07T10:45

People not happy with the new Flakes but they still love a nice cone in this hot weather, PJ hears from Angela from Angela's Fountainstown and from Keri from Fitzpatrick's. 


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Sarah Slattery's Travel Tips & Scam Busters from 2023-06-07T10:45

PJ gets some tips to make travel easier and to avoid getting fleeced from Sarah Slattery of thetravelexpert.ie 


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Raising Smoking Age to 21 Would Lead To Other Bans from 2023-06-07T10:45

Raising the smoking age to 21 would be a step too far Ella Whelan tells PJ. 


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Organized Crime In Cork Hit By Operation Global Chain from 2023-06-07T10:45

PJ talks to Joe O'Shea from Cork Beo about the organized crime scene in Cork, how women are often the victims and Operation Global Chain


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2023-06-06 John's life changing marathon, Why are firefighters threatening strike, from Toronto to Bells Field & more from 2023-06-06T13:37:17

Where did you train for the Cork City Marathon? John started while he was in jail.. Just how understaffed is the fire service - put it this way, they’re hoping it doesn’t get any busier out ther...

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Join DollyDay - A Record Attempt At The Most Dolly Partons In One Place! from 2023-06-06T10:45:58

PJ talks to Cora O'Brien who is running a record attempt at the most Dolly Partons in one place on Jun 24th in Listowel. It raises money for cancer treatments and it's a great bit of craic. What...

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Let's Have A Proper Register For Alternative Therapies from 2023-06-06T10:45

Anne studied alternative therapies herself but says there are some people out there who should only be practicing on friends and family if even that. She wants better regulations


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CD In Memory Of Fr Con Cronin of Passage West from 2023-06-06T10:45

PJ hears from Mary Foley about a way to remember Fr Con and support a great cause he loved. 


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The Proposal Had To Be In Bell's Field For NY-Toronto Couple from 2023-06-06T10:45

PJ talks to Maha and Ali who tell the story of a beautiful proposal in Bell's Field. Squee!


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The Fermoy Man Who Ran Away From His Family Twice from 2023-06-06T10:45

Ralph Riegel from The Irish Independent tells PJ about a man whose father ran away but came back only to run away again. 


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Multiple House Fires In Knocknaheeny from 2023-06-06T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald about the fires in Ardmore Avenue which took 6 units of the Fire Brigade to control.


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Martin The Cork Man Looks Forward to Welcoming Corkonians With Flights Coming To Seville from 2023-06-06T10:45

Now that Cork-Seville flights are starting, PJ talks to Martin who looks forward to Corkonians eating in his Restaurante la Cocina De Mi Suegra. That translates - My Mother-in-law’s Kitchen!
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Retained Fire Fighters Industrial Action May Escalate from 2023-06-06T10:45

PJ talks to Will Crowley, a union activist in Cork City Fire Brigade, explains to PJ why there is a dispute and how it may leave fire fighters without enough pumps in some fires.


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2023-06-02 Forever Home For Buddy, Cork Commuting Stories, Smoking In Sweden & More... from 2023-06-02T11:32:57

Buddy was rescued from the river and now has a mam and forever home. Michael says Cork commuting is a world of its own. Philips says hardly anyone smokes in Sweden but that's not a health succes...

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Let's Get Behind Anaïs Paddling A Full Loop Around Cork City In Her Kayak from 2023-06-02T10:45

Gareth talks to Anaïs doing 24 Hours Kayaking all to raise funds for the RNLI on Saturday, Jun 10th

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Threat To Cork Fishermen's Jobs Featured In New York Times from 2023-06-02T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan catches up with Patrick Murphy, Irish South & West Fish Producers Organisation, who was featured by the New York Times in an article on the pressure on the Irish fishing indu...

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Commuting In Cork Filled With Danger! from 2023-06-02T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Michael Moynihan from the Irish Examiner about his hilarious but relatable article about commuting in Cork city.


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If Pacino Was A Mum At 83 Would People Say Well Done? from 2023-06-02T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Chrissie Russell of the Irish Independent who wonders if older mums would get cheered on the same way older dads are. 



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2023-06-01 Daddy Pacino At 83, Fuel Goes Up, Death Doulas & More... from 2023-06-01T13:10:57

Gareth O'Callaghan in the presenter seat today talking with listeners about Pacino becoming a dad at 83, Ireland's changing attitude to death, fuel price hikes and more...



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Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Sandra who had a nasty experience on the road while out riding. 


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Death Doulas, Maniac2000 & Other Modern Approaches To Death from 2023-06-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan looks at the way the attitude to death is changing in Ireland with callers


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Pacino A Daddy At 83? But Is Age Just a Number? from 2023-06-01T10:45

Gareth O'Callaghan takes calls about Al Pacino facing fatherhood at 83 with his partner Noor Alfallah.


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Lyndsey Says Let's Ban Disposable Vapes from 2023-05-31T10:45

The government is banning vape sales to young people but Lyndsey from Voice Ireland says Disposable Vapes must be next and soon.


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They Refused My Blood Donation Because I Am Not From Here from 2023-05-31T10:45

Fabiano has lived in Ireland 15 years and is from Brazil. Ireland is short of blood, he wants to donate but they won't take it!


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Cork's Tadhg Hickey Excited About 'Portrait Of A Piss Artist As A Young Man' Pre-Sale from 2023-05-31T10:45

PJ has read a snatch of Tadhg's new book with the naughty title! He catches up with the author.

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Let's Face It Weddings Are Changing from 2023-05-31T10:45

Shell Holden from Best in Fest and SaveMyDay.ie tells PJ that brides want alternative weddings now. 


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Who Thought The Phillip Schofield Story Would End Up Like This? from 2023-05-31T10:45

PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about the spiraling Phillp Schofield story that everyone has an opinion on!


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2023-05-30 Ballincollg Greenway, Voluntary contributions that aren't, from Rockchapel to Rhode Island & more from 2023-05-30T13:56:06

Greenways are good, right? Well wait till you hear the plans for Ballincollig...Voluntary contributions for school - a new report says they’re getting out of hand..The things that happen after a...

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Controversy In Ballincollig Over Greenway Plans from 2023-05-30T10:45

PJ takes calls on the proposed Maglin Greenway in Ballincollig which some see in a positive light but many oppose strongly.


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He's From Blarney She's From Puerto Rico A Hurling Match Brought Them Together from 2023-05-30T10:45

PJ talks to Brendan who met his wife when she was here just a few days and was curious about hurling. Now they all live in Providence, Rhode Island. PJ asks what is better and what he misses. ...

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As Beaumont Quits Nursing Home Fair Deal Scheme What Next For Families? from 2023-05-30T10:45

PJ hears from Marie that families are so worried about what any change in routine will mean for their loved ones and they plan to continue to campaign. 


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Our Teacher Will Have To Work In A Hallway from 2023-05-30T10:45

PJ hears from Trina Golden, Principal of Owenabue Educate Together that accommodation is so cramped a support teacher will need to use a hallway.


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Cork Debates Assisted End Of Life from 2023-05-30T10:45

PJ talks to Dr Andrew Lyne, who says he seeds the need for a change in the law working in medicine and to Tom Curran whose late partner Marie Fleming campaigned for a change. 


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2023-05-29 I need a tax disc today, You're banned for life, another huge Radiothon success and more from 2023-05-29T13:58:31

Lindas daughter has a driving test - the tax disc for her car hasn’t come - but we got it sorted...You’ll never set foot in Turner Cross again - Cork City FC owner Dermot Usher reacts to that&nb...

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New Cork Rose Kate Shaughnessy from 2023-05-29T10:45

PJ hears from Kate about how all the girls get on really well and how, in a way, the Rose of Tralee is returning home for her!


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Charging Cars - What If You Have No Driveway? from 2023-05-29T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Seamus McGrath who says it is time we have grants and regulations put in place so people don't chance draping cables haphazardly across footpaths. 


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Count Her In! Mary Lou McDonald Talks Politics from 2023-05-29T10:45

PJ talks to Mary Lou McDonald after her visit to Cork to promote women's' involvement in politics. They also talk immigration protests and government budget rows. 


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CCFC fans have come together to fundraise and dissociate themselves from a small gang's vile chant. PJ talks to Damien Sreenan of The Other 3 Amigos and CCFC's Dermot Usher 

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Public Meeting To Highlight Charleville Pedestrian Safety from 2023-05-29T10:45

Evelyn O'Keeffe, Charleville Community Forum Chairperson, says people in the area are really worried and explains why.

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Trauma For Walsh Family After House Fire from 2023-05-29T09:13:30

Denis O'Sullivan, Killeagh GAA, talks about the nightmare the family has gone through in recent times and the fundraiser as people rally to help them

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FUR BABIES Doggy Daisy Found After 34 Days! from 2023-05-28T22:59:58



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FUR BABIES "Dangerous Dogs" And Dangerous Owners from 2023-05-28T22:59:42

Following on from the tragic Mia O'Connell inquest we hear a report from Paul Byrne of Virgin Media. Also the CSPCA's Vincent Cashman and listeners talk about the problems of regulating dogs.
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FUR BABIES Dogs Need Love Not Dog Farms from 2023-05-28T22:59:33

PJ talks to callers about what happens in dog farms and how dogs should be rehoused quickly if conditions are not right.


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FUR BABIES Dog As A Bridesmaid & Goats At A Wedding from 2023-05-28T22:59:27

Eileen's wedding wouldn't be complete without Melanie the Labrador retriever, so she made her bridesmaid! Bernie brought kid goats to her wedding, the groom got a land when he saw them!


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RADIOTHON STORIES Lauren Talks About Her Mum & The Importance Of Checking For Breast Cancer from 2023-05-26T10:45

Lauren's mum passed aged just 44 and she tells PJ and Elmarie that checking is so important. 


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RADIOTHON STORIES Aisling On A Crucial Point In Her Cancer Journey from 2023-05-25T10:45

Aisling tells PJ about what it's like to have finished a crucial point in her journey successfully and putting cancer in smally terms.

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin & Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde Help PJ And Elmarie Launch Radiothon from 2023-05-25T10:45

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RADIOTHON STORIES Fusion Hair's Donna & Sarah Supporting Their Dad from 2023-05-25T10:45

PJ takes a trip up Fusion Hair in Shandon St to talk to Sarah and Donna

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RADIOTHON STORIES Jamie Ann On Being A Mum Living With Cancer from 2023-05-25T10:45

PJ hears how Jamie Ann explained what cancer is like in a way a child can understand

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RADIOTHON STORIES Emma Tells The Story Of Her Beautiful Mum Stefanie from 2023-05-25T10:45

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PJ hears the story of Emma's beautiful mum Stefanie who lit up her life. 


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2023-05-24 Bus Connect concerns in Blackpool, €900 for one night in Youghal, Scramblers seized & more from 2023-05-24T14:14:36


Bus Connect is upsetting people again - Blackpool pushes back against a plan for a bus gate system ..€900 to rent a house in Youghal for a night versus €850 for a week in Salou - is t...

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Give Our Kids A Chance & Let Us Mums Have Respite from 2023-05-24T10:45

PJ talks to Aisling Henerby about families in Carrigaline who are missing out on respite and more!


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Hotels So Expensive from 2023-05-24T10:45

Listeners think stays in Ireland are prohibitive for families. PJ discusses with Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel editor with the Independent


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Scrambler Crackdown In Mayfield from 2023-05-24T10:45

Guards put together a special project to crack down on the danger of scrambler bikes in Mayfield, PJ hears from Cllr Ted Tynan.


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Teens Influenced By Online Porn ...Not In A Good Way from 2023-05-24T10:45

As Judge Catherine Staines calls for stricter restrictions on pornography PJ talks to Mary Crilly about the influence it can have and also about Image Based Abuse

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Outdoor Dining For Summer In Cork from 2023-05-24T10:45

PJ talks to Claire Nash about a summer outside as Council fees for pavement dining are to be waived for this year.


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2023-05-23 Ardpatrick residents speak out, I don't owe you anything, the enormous Communion & more from 2023-05-23T14:05:38

Anti-social behaviour, vandalism and theft - one residents group has made a youtube video about their problems..Pursued by a debt collector for money I don’t owe - when a simple email could sort it...

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Glen Hansard of The Frames from 2023-05-23T10:45

PJ talks to Glen in advance of The Frames concert Live At The Marquee Jun 2nd & 3rd


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Andrew Finally Gets €41,000 Broadband Bill Scrapped from 2023-05-23T10:45

Andrew got a hopper of a bill and spoke to PJ about it. He's back today with some good news!


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Time To Start Over To End Communion Debt? from 2023-05-23T10:45

Communion debt is worse than ever from families trying to put on a show for sons and daughters. Cllr Ken O'Flynn says its time for a reboot to help vulnerable families. Other listeners tell PJ how ...

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2023-05-22 Anti social behaviour in Ballydehob, Womens boxing, Trade Union recognition & more from 2023-05-22T13:35:48

Anti social behaviour in Ballydehob - it’s a festival village but are things getting out of hand.. Katie Taylor & Chantelle Cameron - John says boxing & womens boxing in particular shoul...

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Stryker In The News Raises Multi-National Union Recognition from 2023-05-22T10:45

PJ Coogan talks to Mick Barry TD about why it is so hard to get big companies to recognize unions


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What Happens If You Are Defamed By A ChatGPT Article? from 2023-05-22T10:45

It's a brave new world with people worried about what ChatGPT and other programs might say about them. Or what happens if a newspaper writes something fake about you it got from a program? PJ talks...

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Ballincollig Fire Station Protest from 2023-05-22T10:45

Saturday saw a protest about the closure of Ballincollig fire station and PJ hears a report from Cork's 96FM's Mairead Twhoig. 


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Charleville Needs A Bypass from 2023-05-22T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Ian Doyle and Waqas, a resident of Charleville, about the urgent need for a bypass in the town. Ger, a lorry driver, begs people to remember it is vital for people to use crossing ...

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Train Delayed By Boisterous Cork Supporters from 2023-05-22T10:45

PJ talks to Joe Seward after a fire alarm/extinguisher was set off just before Limerick. They also discuss a great weekends sport.


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"406 Days" On Cinema Release May 26th from 2023-05-19T10:45

PJ talks to Valerie, one of the Debs workers, about the movie and about how it will inspire others to stand up. 




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Left Stranded By Coach On The Way To Dublin Airport from 2023-05-19T10:45

Karen tells PJ when her coach broke down she missed her flight. 


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Will ChatGPT Mean More Online Scams? What Can I Do? from 2023-05-19T10:45

ChatGPT might make life easier for scammers. PJ talks tips with Ronan Murphy from SmartTech247


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Don't Criticize Shein Go For Better Alternatives from 2023-05-19T10:45

Katie Sloane tells PJ there are better alternatives to cheap clothing. She has ideas to help the environment and help workers abroad. 


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2023-05-18 Bullying in schools, Harrys special garden, the breadmans crow & more from 2023-05-18T13:53:13

Bullying in schools - Rebecca sent us videos - and Donna says she fears for her 14 year old son ..A special garden for Harry - we’ve got the artificial grass - we just need some help with laying...

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Teen Bullying Should Have No Place In The Modern World from 2023-05-18T10:45

PJ talks about viral videos of disgusting bullying in Cork and Meath and talks to callers about their bullying experiences.


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Coming Down With Road Rage? from 2023-05-18T10:45

As Cork snarls up PJ talks to transport commentator Conor Faughnan about why we are seeing so much of it. 


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Beloved Hotelier Francis Brennan On Selling Up from 2023-05-18T10:45

So many Cork people have been to Kenmare and enjoyed the hospitality of Francis Brennan that PJ had to have a catch up. 




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Artificial Grass For Ken's Lad To Play Comes Together from 2023-05-18T10:45

Plans to get artificial turf laid so Ken's lad can play safely start coming together. PJ hears more as Rory O’Callaghan from Artificial Grass Cork and Leonard Foley in Dan Sheehan Floor Coverings s...

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2023-05-17 When crows attack, Please don't catcall, Andrews astonishing bill & more from 2023-05-17T14:07:53

Why would a crow attack you - or steal your lunch - one story borrows another from animal loving listeners

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Can't Get Homeless Help Because I Have No Address! from 2023-05-17T10:45

Alex tells PJ he is back from the UK. He finds himself himself homeless but because he has no address here it's almost impossible to get help!


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Broadband Bill Shocker from 2023-05-17T10:45

Andrew tells PJ he got a shocker bill of over €4,000 and he just can't get it sorted!


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When Crows Attack! from 2023-05-17T10:45


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20 Cats But The Crows Won't Eat Brown Bread from 2023-05-17T10:45

PJ talks to Christine who says crows like comfort food and won't talk high fibre bread! She also talks about keeping 20 cats in harmony with the crows. 


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Emily tells PJ that getting catcalled is a regular occurrence in Cork and it can ruin a woman's day or evening. 


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LauraLynn Helps My Whole Family - I'd Be Lost Without Them from 2023-05-17T10:00

Katie tells PJ how LauraLynn are invaluable


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Pubs Are Changing To Keep Customers Happy from 2023-05-16T10:45

As pubs report that business is back to pre-COVID levels for the most part, PJ looks at the way that are using pubs differently with Cork publican Michael O'Donovan and they also look at whether op...

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He's Back! PJ talks to Gareth O'Callaghan from 2023-05-16T10:45

We all worried after Gareth was in a nasty collision and watched his recovery on socials. Now he's back on air and chats with PJ. 


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Fast Fashion Shein Is Not Good For Us Or Clothes Workers from 2023-05-16T10:45

PJ hears from Suzanne Harrington who says Ireland should not be welcoming Shein and discusses fast fashion with listeners. 


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Nursing Home Spaces Badly Needed from 2023-05-16T10:45

PJ talks to Paula who is finding it impossible to find a nursing hom bed for someone. He also talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD who says the HSE needs to play ball with the nursing home operators.&...

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Leo's Matt Should Have Had More Decorum At Coronation from 2023-05-16T10:45

PJ talks talk to Michael who thinks that as the guest of Ireland's leader, Leo Varakar, Matt Barrett should not have made a joke of the Coronation online


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2023-05-15 Scramblers for Confirmation, Nursing homes caught for cash, My IBD story & more from 2023-05-15T13:57:11

A scrambler bike as a confirmation gift - senior Gardai say its not only dangerous - it’s a crime

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We Don't Know What Will Happen Dad If Fair Deal Can't Reach A Deal With His Home from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to John Murphy whose dad Patrick is in Beaumont Nursing home who say they have to withdraw from Fair Deal as the sums don't add up. 


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Play Based Learning To Age 8 - Learn Le Grá from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to Gráinne who says play in education makes big school less frightening.


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Check Out That Bad Tummy, It Could Be IBD from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to Aideen who thought her tummy troubles might be down to different things and so did her doctors. Eventually it turned out to be IBD and she wants to tell her story to help others. <...

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We Don't Want Any Child Injured By A Communion Scrambler Bike from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to Supt Declan O'Sullivan who says they will prosecute if people give their kids bikes. They also talk about online scams.




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PJ talks to Seán Sherlock TD who says extra centres were opened for COVID-19, so let's clear the backlog that way. PJ also talks to Neil who has a dilemma trying to continue his apprenticeship beca...

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It Means So Much To A Dementia Loved One If Shops Take A Little Time from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to Susan whose late mum had dementia who says that a little training, patience and kindness goes a long way. 


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No One Should Have To Deal With Bullying Says Top MUA Jade Foley from 2023-05-15T10:45

PJ talks to Jade who recently opened up about online trolling from racist people. 


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2023-05-12 Overnight Wilton Shooting, Corkman Fighting For His Life In Vietnam, Living With Dementia, Eurovision & More... from 2023-05-12T11:31:01

Paul Byrne talks about the shooting incident overnight in the Wilton area which left a man in hospital. We haer from Fiona whose brother is fighting for his life in Vietnam. Kevin talks about li...

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Cork Man Fighting For His Life In Vietnam from 2023-05-12T10:45

PJ talks to Fiona about her brother Damien who is fighting for his life after a motorbike accident in Vietnam 

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Big School Is A Big Deal from 2023-05-12T10:45

PJ talks to Alison Curtin about what a big deal it is for our kids to make the jump out of pre-school. 

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Kevin Quaid On His Dementia Journey, The Camino & Macroom, Now A Dementia Friendly Community from 2023-05-12T10:45

As Macroom becomes a Dementia Friendly Community, PJ catches up with Kevin Quaid and his wife Helena about his dementia journey and he also hears about his Camino trip


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PJ talks to Saoirse who went to Liverpool to take in all the fun and to FM104 Crossy as well as they all try to pick tomorrow's winner. 


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Farmers And Shoppers Should Take On Greedflation Shops from 2023-05-11T10:45

Farmers, shops and even small shop owners are all on the same side Denis O'Callaghan of the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers Association tells PJ. He says it's the big companies pocketing the money...

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Ballincollig Residents Campaign For Better Fire Brigade Coverage from 2023-05-11T10:45

PJ talks to Mags and Ciarán who are campaigning for the reopening of Ballincollig Fire Station. 

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2023-05-10 Another Eurovison downer, Restaurant ripoffs, Summer daytrips and more from 2023-05-10T14:08:54

Another Eurovision disappointment - were Wild Youth robbed?....Are we being ripped in restaurants? At 1.50 for a slice of toast, it looks like that..Summer ideas - how about a trip on the ferry ...

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I'm Selling My Own House from 2023-05-10T10:45

PJ talks to Catherine who is moving and has decided to sell her house herself!


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PJ talks to Dermot Manning, Eurovision enthusiast about last night and then hears opinions from listeners.


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Restaurants Say They Are Not Price Gouging It's Inflation Hitting Hard from 2023-05-10T10:45

JP McMahon has hit back at claims that restaurants are price gouging and PJ has a look at what he said with restaurateur Paul Treyvaud


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GPS Causing Chaos In Allihies from 2023-05-10T10:45

PJ talks to Richie who has been documenting the chaos caused by drivers sent on unsuitable roads on his website. 

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Viral Video Raises Question of Underage GAA Match Behavior from 2023-05-09T10:45

PJ takes calls from listeners who have been thinking about behavior at junior GAA matches as a video goes viral around the city. The topic of GAAGO isn't too far away either!


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Ruth Thinks More Should Be Done About Owners Not Controlling Dogs from 2023-05-09T10:45

PJ talks to Ruth who says that more needs to be done about owners who don't control their dogs.


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Cllr Colm Kelleher Says Housing In Mandeville Place Is Mostly Allocated Now from 2023-05-09T10:45

Around a month ago there was a lot of criticism of Cork City Council for houses lying vacant in Mandeville Place, Cllr Kelleher says a lot of progress has been made.


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PJ talks to outgoing Cllr Fiona Ryan who says Councillors have very little power but like to give the impression they have plenty.


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GAA Go Not Sitting Well With Fans from 2023-05-08T10:45

Should the GAA and RTE work to ensure that important matches are Free To Air? Listeners tell PJ they think so!


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Early Years & SAC Can't Get Staff For Sept from 2023-05-08T10:45

PJ talks to Minna Murphy of Kildinan Preschool who calls for investment to end the crisis for the providers and the parents.


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Let's Try Harder To Make Sex Workers Safe from 2023-05-08T10:45

PJ talks to Kate McGrew, a Sex Worker safety activist, about the need to review laws on sex work and how Guards liaise with sex workers after the tragic death of Gelia Ibram.


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2023-05-05 Farewell To Beloved Con Murphy Menswear, Andrew Geary On Fighting For His Son's Rights, What Is Going On With Coach Parking & More... from 2023-05-05T11:27:08

PJ chats with Neil Murphy as we say a sad farewell to one of Cork's best loved shops. Andrew Geary on the strain caused by fighting for a proper education of his son. Coach parking not right on Low...

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A Look At The UK's King Charles with Snapper Arthur Edwards from 2023-05-05T10:45

PJ talks to Arthur ahead of the Coronation in Britain over the weekend about what kind of man he will be when crowned. PJ also mentions the documentary on Arthur " Arthur: A Life With the Royal Fam...

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Meet Dorothy, Cork's Buffalo Souljah from 2023-05-05T10:45

PJ talks to Dorothy O'Turama about how she got the dream gig of guiding people around a buffalo farm


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Is There A Better Place For Coaches Than Lr Glanmire Rd? from 2023-05-05T10:45

There are so many things go wrong with coming off a coach in the new Lr Glanmire Rd Stop, Denis says to PJ that there has to be a better way.


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Kindness Rewarded When Mirror Was Stolen from 2023-05-05T10:45

Aisling says she wanted to try and see the good side of the person who took the mirror off her dad's car. Amazingly, or maybe not, the mirror came back. She explains to PJ


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PJ talks TV with Shirley as they look at RTE's crime drama Kin now in its second series and Night Agent the new release from Netflix


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Andrew Geary Says Court Battle For Son's Rights Scarred Family from 2023-05-05T10:45

Andrew fought hard for the education rights of his Calum. It shouldn't have to be this way he tells PJ


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Why Do We Hate Recordings Of Our Voice? from 2023-05-05T10:45

Everyone gets a shock when they hear a recording of their voice. And it's not a pleasant one. PJ discusses why with Michael Murphy from UCC School of Applied Psychology


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PJ talks to Neil about a shop with a special place in the hearts of Corkonians


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After we heard of crows befriending Cork Airport Taxis, Tom tells us about how train drivers have crow buddies too!


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2023-05-04 City Council issues, Prices starting to go down, Cork City FC needs a new manager & more from 2023-05-04T14:33:49

Housing, traffic, dereliction, public transport - City Chief Exec Ann Doherty is live in studio..Milk and butter prices going down - its welcome news unless you’re a farmer..What now for Cork Ci...

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Ann Doherty Chief Executive Cork City Council Live In Studio from 2023-05-04T10:45

Ann Doherty, Cork City Council Chief Executive talks to PJ about housing, city traffic, the Fire Brigade and lots more.


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Colin Healy Gone From CCFC from 2023-05-04T10:45

PJ talks over developments with the host of 96FM's The Score, Trevor Welch


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One Year Protesting Homelessness Outside Dáil For Martin Leahy from 2023-05-04T10:45

Martin from Bandon has been singing outside the Dáil every Thu for a year now. He tells PJ he has regular supporters now and has listened to stories from people who share their housing difficulties...

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Are "Robot Trees" A Waste Of Energy & Water from 2023-05-04T10:45

Jude Sherry tells PJ she wonders about the amount of energy, electronics and water used by the moss wall City Trees downtown, otherwise known as "robot trees".


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PJ chats with Lorraine Maye the Artistic Director of the festival.


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Melanotan is being sold online as a nasal spray as short cut to a bronzed look but it's making people in Cork sick Dr John Sheehan tells PJ


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2023-05-03 Driving at 16, Alex teaches people to study, Roy Keanes biggest fan & more from 2023-05-03T13:55:46

Should 16 year olds be allowed to drive - the EU says yes, road safety experts disagree - what do you think...

Alex failed his junior cert - so he taught himself to study better - now he t...

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Katie On Doing The Camino Solo from 2023-05-03T10:45

PJ talks to Katie who did the Camino solo and she talks to PJ who about how it helps you renew.

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Tackle Waiting Lists To Help Reduce Painkiller Use from 2023-05-03T10:45

Pharmacist Pat Dalton tells PJ many people take painkillers because they are on absurdly long waiting lists for operations. If the government is serious about bringing down the use of pain killers,...

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Paddy Has 107 Roy Keane Videos And There's More... from 2023-05-03T10:45

PJ talks to Paddy who makes his own documentaries about Roy Keane using clips from Rockmount to Celtic

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Tips For Leaving Cert Students from 2023-05-03T10:34:49

PJ gets tips to help Leaving Cert students from Michelle Flynn of careerhub.ie Alex Linehan of NextStepUni.com then tells him his story of how he turned an exam nightmare into a business.
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Prisons Not Equipped For Mental Health from 2023-05-03T10:31:14

PJ talks to Mick Clifford of The Irish Examiner about whether we can do anything to provide mental health help to those who need it.


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2023-05-02 Gift card problems, Should codeine be on prescription, the taxi-chasing crow & more from 2023-05-02T14:11:36

When is a gift voucher not a gift voucher - and why are gift cards not the same

Should codeine products like solpadeine be on prescription only.. Its a conversation that’s must be had

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Niamh Kilcawley's Brave Fight For Inclusion In Exams from 2023-05-02T10:45

PJ catches up with Niamh, who is continuing her campaign for fairness in State exams. She completed her Juniors using a scribe because she lost her sight due to a tumor. Listeners are so impressed ...

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Let's Have A Catchup On Florida Clubs With Irish Sarah from 2023-05-02T10:45

PJ talks to Sarah Lucey, who works as a director of talent for top class Florida nightclubs and restaurants. 

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Talk Of Irish Being Slaves Is Dangerous from 2023-05-02T10:45

PJ talks to Tadhg Hickey who says the often repeated line that "the Irish were slaves too" is not true and is in fact a bit dangerous. He explains why


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Caz Mooney Tells PJ How To Save Money from 2023-04-28T10:45

PJ talks to Caz, known for the Irish Budgeting Insta about how to save money and her budgeting planner


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Online Abuse Brings Cllr To Tears from 2023-04-28T10:45

PJ talks to Cllr Marie O'Sullivan about the unbearable abuse that happens to politicians and others in the news which drives them away from public service. 


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Bernie On Why Parents Want Surrogacy Red Tapes Cut from 2023-04-28T10:45

Bernie tells PJ about her surrogacy journey and her hopes for changes to the surrogacy law.


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Help Cormac Get Tony Home From China After Terrible Fall from 2023-04-28T10:45

Cormac Desmond talks about his brother, Tony, a teacher working in China, who got horrific injuries after a fall and needs to get back home to Cork.

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Talk Rubbish To Your Friends, That's The Way To Keep Them! from 2023-04-28T10:45

Talking rubbish is the best way to keep your friends Kirst Blake Knox tells PJ. Serious stuff gets you in trouble and sets up the wrong emotions.


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2023-04-27 School bus problems, Fishermen bailing out the Navy, flying Cork to Leeds & more from 2023-04-27T11:35:03

Olive needs to get to work but her daughter has no school bus. Why is this still happening?

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So Hard To Organize Work & School Without School Bus Places from 2023-04-27T10:45

Olive who has no way of getting her child to school due to problems with tickets and spaces as she explains to Joe. 


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Dee Got Her Knee Op Superfast Thanks To The Opinion Line from 2023-04-27T10:45

Dee tells Joe she's in hospital in Spain recovering from top-notch keyhole surgery after hearing us talk about getting sorted abroad.


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Let's Get Cork/Leeds And Cork/Cornwall Back At Cork Airport from 2023-04-27T10:45

Joe talks to John Hosford, famous for gardening and rallying people to sign a petition to get Cornwall and Leeds links back for Cork

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Fishermen Sound Alert On Russian Vessels Scoping Our Internet Cables from 2023-04-27T10:45

Patrick Murphy from The Irish South & West Fish Producers Organization tells Joe that fishermen are filling the gap in keeping track of suspicious vessels where the Navy can't.


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Calm In Cork After Stress In Dublin from 2023-04-27T10:45

Joe hears David O'Halloran and husband Martin Buckley about how they quit the rat race by buying the Lifeboat Inn in Courtmacsherry


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Let's Give 6 Year Old Sarah A Chance from 2023-04-27T10:45

6 year old Sarah is facing blindness Joe talks to Aisling, Sarah's cousin and Catherine, Sarah's Grandaunt about how we can help

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2023-04-26 School nurse urgently needed, A vicious beating in Cork, Irelands expensive electricity & more from 2023-04-26T13:31:16

St Pauls school needs another nurse - everybody agrees - but the HSE isn’t listening... A vicious punishment beating on Corks Northside. Bernard knows the victim & remembers being a victim h...

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Uninsured Drivers Cost Hiking Up Premiums from 2023-04-26T10:45

PJ talks to Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator, about why the focus is now on uninsured drivers. 


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Stop Street Beatings from 2023-04-26T10:45

PJ hears from Bernard that the Cork viral video of a man getting a beating for being a "rat" moved him to call with his experience.


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Stryker - The SIPTU View from 2023-04-26T10:45

PJ talks to Neil McGowan from SIPTU about union representation at Stryker plants.


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2023-04-25 Traveller discrimination, A Garda asked me to protest, We Aint mad at Ya & more from 2023-04-25T14:01:12

Discrimination against the Travelling Community..it’s illegal, but Samantha says it happens all the time..The Cork activist who claims a Garda has asked him to campaign about their terms and con...

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Why Do People Glamourize Criminals? from 2023-04-25T10:55

John asks PJ why coverage of the Hutch trial, TV dramas and music constantly look up to criminals


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Crohns Was Hell But Surgery Changed My Life from 2023-04-25T10:55

PJ talks to Victoria Spillane who explains how surgery worked to change her life with Crohns. 


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One Third Of Students Have Serious Financial Problems from 2023-04-25T10:55

Everything is getting expensive and students are among those feeling the pinch the most Sinead Roche from UCC SU tells PJ.


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2023-04-24 Mini-Tornado In Ballincollig, Creche Crisis, Deep Fake Porn & More... from 2023-04-24T11:33:01

PJ talks to Elaine about a mini-tornado in Ballincollig on Saturday. We look at the recruitment crisis in creches and how that will affect getting a place. Noelle tells PJ she was victim of Deep Fa...

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GSOC Investigator Resigns Over Hutch Party from 2023-04-24T10:45

PJ talks to Michael Doyle of The Irish Sun about startling revalations a GSOC investigator resigned after it became known he was at a gathering with Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.


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PJ catches up with life down under with Katherine as she hopes to the next Sydney entrant for the Rose of Tralee


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Around 2,000 Creches Cannot Get Staff from 2023-04-24T10:01:44

PJ talks to Cork creche owners about the staff shortage that will leave parents scrambling for spaces and to Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation Early Childhood Providers


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50% Of Irish Women Have Experienced Sexual Violence from 2023-04-21T11:01:07

PJ talks to Mary Crilly of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre about shocking figures from the CSO as society recognizes how common sexual violence is.


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Avril Says Long COVID Is So Different To What You Think from 2023-04-21T10:55

Avril is hard working and went back to work as soon as she could after COVID. Then Long COVID struck. It is different to just having COVID-19 she explains to PJ. 



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2023-04-20 HSE data breach letters.. Felix Holidays - who are they..Injured dog scam & more from 2023-04-20T14:17:51

Letters from the HSE about cyberhacked personal data - callers tell us they don’t make sense..Felix Holidays - who are they - why are so many of their customers out of pocket?..Don’t be fooled by t...

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HSE Data Leak Frustration from 2023-04-20T10:55

PJ takes call from listeners who have been written to by the HSE because their data was part of the data hack.


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Heartless Injured Dog Scam from 2023-04-20T10:45

Who can resist helping a poor injured dog? PJ talks to Dr Máire O’Sullivan about an online cryptocurrency scam. Máire is so famous for her DAWG work but is also an expert in Consumer Behaviour at M...

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Raising Stryker In The Dáil from 2023-04-20T10:45

PJ talks to Pat Buckley who is taking worker concerns to the Dáil and the HSA.


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2023-04-19 A perfect life until yesterday, Identities for sale, A catchup with Tommy & more from 2023-04-19T14:07:54

"He had the perfect life, until 1.00 yesterday", The family of a seriously injured Stryker worker keeps vigil at his bedside..Your identity could be for sale on the Dark Web - be careful what you s...

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Are You An Emotional Hoarder? from 2023-04-19T11:01:47

Are you an emotional hoarder? Emma tells PJ she is. She has her communion dress, bridesmaids dresses, her child’s babygros and more


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Your Data May Be Sold On The Dark Web For €25 from 2023-04-19T10:55

PJ talks to Niamh Davenport of the Banking and Payments Federation about the growing problem of data leaks and hacks. 


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Accident At Stryker from 2023-04-19T10:55

PJ talks to Mairead Twohig about yesterday's sad accident at Stryker and reads a statement from a family member of one of those hurt. 


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We Need More Help For Codeine Users In Ireland from 2023-04-18T10:55

"The Fabulous Pharmacist", Laura Dowling, tells PJ we must look after people in pain and people dependent on codeine if we are making it prescription only


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Regency Trial Shock from 2023-04-18T10:45

PJ talks to Irish Sun Crime Editor Stephen Breen, author of "The Cartel", "The Hitmen" and “Fat Freddy” about Ireland's most sensational trial.


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Stormy Start In Cork For Nothin But Nelly Leads To Happy Ending from 2023-04-18T10:45

Danielle was centre of a Social Media Storm when she visited Cork for Patrick's Day but things turned out well in the end.




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I Have To Go To Northern Ireland Now For Motorbiking from 2023-04-18T10:45

Aoife made history as the first woman to win the Dunlop Masters Superbike championship aged just 16. But she tells PJ insurance in Ireland means she must go to Northern Ireland now to race in the s...

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Putting A Dog In A Powerwash So Dangerous from 2023-04-18T10:45

Tanya, a dog groomer and trainer says she could not believe someone put a dog in a powerwash and explains how it could affect the dog both in body and in mind.


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Doctors Think Patients Will Die From Emergency Overcrowding from 2023-04-17T10:55

PJ asks Dr Chris Luke about the record numbers in Emergency Depts and how we can put an end to this.


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Solutions For Housing - Log Cabin Solution? People Power? from 2023-04-17T10:55

PJ talks to Cllr William O'Leary who is trying to get restrictions on log cabins eased as housing is so scarce, meanwhile Andrew says Irish people need to stand up more to make a change.


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Mens Changing Rooms Made Any Gender from 2023-04-17T10:55

PJ talks to Ger who says shops have to have rooms specifically for men after he came across a store with womens and "any gender" changing rooms but none for men!



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"I never thought I'd read to my babies" JP Quinn says to PJ. He is thrilled to have his second book published and even more thrilled to have twins to read them to. 


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Happy Snaps Photographing Cork's Nightclubs from 2023-04-14T10:45

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Mother's Little Helper! Facebook Mums Groups from 2023-04-14T10:45

PJ talks to busy mum Sasha Hamrogue about how the groups help the mums cope with the hectic pace of parenting.




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Time For A Ban On Vaping In Restaurants? from 2023-04-14T10:45

There's no legal ban on vaping indoors and people are starting to get brave about it. Daniel tells PJ we need laws to help restaurant staff.


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Spoilers Wrecking Your Favourite Netflix Shows? from 2023-04-14T10:45

PJ and Crossy from FM104 talk about the scourge of people spoiling shows like "Succession" with casual online or water cooler comments.


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Magic Between President Biden & Sen Jerry Buttimer from 2023-04-14T10:45

There was a magic monent yesterday between Cork's Sen Buttimer and the man he feels helped get Gay Marriage on the road worldwide, President Biden


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Fáilte Go New Miss Cork Ríona! from 2023-04-14T10:45

PJ talks to the new Miss Cork Irish fan Ríona Cullinane O'Mahony as she stars her year. 


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I Just Want My Son To Play Like Any Other Child from 2023-04-14T10:45

Ken talks to PJ about his son who has Pica and eats earth. He needs to put down artificial grass in the play area but did not know it would cost so much


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Let's Help Pregnant Mums By Ending COVID-19 Maternity Restrictions from 2023-04-13T10:55

Linda Kelly tells PJ that surprisingly there are still many COVID-19 restrictions remaining in Maternity Hospitals even as the rest of healthcare return to normal. This means kids can not see their...

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So Great City Council Considering Portugal Drugs Model from 2023-04-13T10:55

Ciara tells PJ that harm reduction is working in Portugal with less kids taking drugs and less harm in general


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Modular, Pre-Fabs And Log Cabins Would Ease The Housing Situation from 2023-04-13T10:45

Colette is frustrated that attitudes to system homes are so far behind while JP from bigmanmodular.ie explains these days houses can go up so fast. 


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PJ talks to Bobby, originally from Douglas, who now runs McAteer's Food House in Dundalk with his husband Jerome. They had a special visitor yesterday when President Biden dropped in!


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2023-04-12 Lewis gets us talking about Tourettes... Sarah is getting strange calls.. Emma has had enough of Easter & more from 2023-04-12T13:27:31

Lewis Capaldis Netflix documentary has started a conversation about Tourettes - it’s more common than you might think...Sarah is getting calls from people who say “I missed your call” but she di...

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Log Cabins & Mobile Homes - A Help For The Housing Crisis? from 2023-04-12T10:45:24

PJ talks to TD Mattie McGrath who says relaxing planning rules for 5 years or so would take a lot of pressure off the rental market. 


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People Just Don't Know How To Describe Their Mental Health from 2023-04-12T10:45

Graham tells PJ help is out there and he has lived through problems and come out the other side.


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Let's Make Arm Wrestling Great Again! from 2023-04-12T10:45

PJ talks to Ronnie Mostyn who is organizing street arm wrestling leagues with training sessions in the gym and all.


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Mum Speaks Out On Tourettes As Capaldi Documentary Raises Awareness from 2023-04-12T10:45

PJ talks to brave mum Tracey Coughlan about her fight for help for her son who lives with Tourettes.


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2023-04-11 Cork City isn't family business friendly, Many Cork Air BnBs are illegal, Are you sober curious & more from 2023-04-11T13:40:15

losing my shop, says Joe because Cork City Centre just isn’t business friendly anymore The law student taking on Air B&B . Brian says hundreds of them in Cork alone are illegal..Sober curiou...

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Airbnbs Need Planning Permission But Many Don't from 2023-04-11T11:20:08

PJ talks to Brian, one of two UCC students who are going after Airbnb rentals that don't have planning permission. 


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Magazine Rd Residents Want RTB To Look At Enforcement from 2023-04-11T10:45

PJ talks to Catherine Clancy from Magazine Rd Residents. She wants action on 1/3 of rentals in her area having no registration with the RTB


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"Breathe Easy" - A Tribute To Lovely Ciara from 2023-04-11T10:45

PJ talks to Myles Gaffney who wrote "Breathe Easy" sung by Stephanie Rainey to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis in honour of his niece.


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I'm Keeping My Weekends Free From Online Social Media from 2023-04-11T10:45

PJ talks to Sisu Clinic entrepreneur Pat Phelan who says he doesn't want his example to be the reason kids think you have to have a phone in your hand all day. 


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Lewis Capaldi "How I'm Feeling Now" from 2023-04-11T10:45

PJ discusses the Netflix documentary with Rory from "Rory & The Island" which revealed a lot about life on the road.


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Help Ariana Find The Best Places In Cork from 2023-04-11T10:45

Ariana asks Paul for listener help finding good places to visit on her trip to Cork.


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2023-04-07 Fire Brigade Bills, Rules For Busking, Best Places For Dubliner Visiting Cork & More... from 2023-04-07T11:37:04

Leo faces a €6,000 bill for the fire brigade but didn't even call them! City centre plans rules for busking. Chocolate treat news. And more...


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Easter Egg News! from 2023-04-07T10:55

Paul chats with Ian Kerrigan busy making Easter Eggs in Lusso in Ballincollig. Dream job! Meanwhile Elke has some tips if you want to try your hand. 



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Booking Direct Saves The Holiday Budget from 2023-04-07T10:55

Paul talks to hotelier Tom Randles about why it's better to talk direct to a hotel


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Catchup With Saoirse As Her Year As Miss Cork Comes To An End from 2023-04-07T10:55

Paul chats with Saoirse O'Shaughnessy about the highlights of her year as Miss Cork and what she plans doing now.


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2023-04-06 How Can We Help Cork Business? The Pakistani Man Saying "Conas Atá Tú", Ireland's Oldest Easter Egg & More... from 2023-04-06T13:00

Paul Byrne in the chair asking can more be done for Cork business, talking to Danish, a man from Pakistan who talks to his customers in Irish at Cork Kent Railway Station, hearing about a 45 year o...

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Ireland's Oldest Easter Egg? from 2023-04-06T10:45

Paul talks to John who has an easter egg in the fridge for 45 years!


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Too Much Pressure In Ireland To Buy A House from 2023-04-06T10:45

Philip from The Glen moved to Madrid and he says one thing he notices is there is extraordinary pressure in Ireland to buy a house.


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Cork Escape Room Hiring But You Gotta Be Creative! from 2023-04-06T10:45

Paul talks to Caoimhe from NoEscape on Douglas St. They are looking to hire for a pretty unique job!


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Doctor And Taximan Warning Over Viral Fight Video from 2023-04-06T10:45

Paul talks to Dr John Sheehan about the life changing dangers of young people fighting for social media kudos. Bobby Lynch of the Cork Taxi Council says violence has become a far too common sight o...

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Danish From Pakistan Talks Cupla Focail To People At Cork Railway Station from 2023-04-06T10:45

Danish spreads a little happiness while doing his job in Easons Cork Kent Railway Station by learning Irish phrases from customers and working them into his dealings with the public. Paul hears how...

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Is The Future Bright For Cork Business? from 2023-04-06T10:45

Paul talks to Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde and Kevin Herlihy of the Cork Business Association about how downtown footfall is going and what we can do to make trading better


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2023-04-05 My book is out but I can't read or write, Mediate an end to your marriage, another Public Holiday & more from 2023-04-05T14:15:41

bFour college degrees and she’s published a book - but Anna can’t read or write - so how did she do it?

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Tips For Younger Home Buyers from 2023-04-05T10:45

Johanna Murphy, estate agent, tells PJ we are coming into peak buying season and she shares tips on getting a home.


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Health Insurance from 2023-04-05T10:45

Health insurance is going up and for many people by far more than the "average". PJ talks savings with Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover


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Marriage Breakup In 20s Showed Me Wisdom Of Leaving Unhappy Marriage from 2023-04-05T10:45

PJ talks to Michelle who went through a sad marriage breakup in her late 20s. She tells PJ leaving an unhappy marriage is for the best but stay out of court if you can. She now works as a mediat...

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STD Infections Double As People Shake Off Lockdown Loneliness from 2023-04-05T10:45

PJ talks to Ralph Riegel of the Irish Independent about an alarming surge


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I Have Dyslexia But I Got Several Degrees from 2023-04-05T10:45

PJ talks to Hannah Daly who didn't let dyslexia dim her shine, even getting several degrees.

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2023-04-04 Where is Maria to go, It's not our fault, says Nicholas, Paul was addicted to the internet & more from 2023-04-04T13:59:52

Maria will be homeless next week, but houses are empty all over the place. What’s going on?

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Mam Says She Could End Up Sleeping In A Car from 2023-04-04T10:45

PJ talks to Maria Brady who says she faces sleeping in a car with the end of the eviction ban. She was at Cork City Hall last night and says the voting down of an emergency debate was an extra slap...

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Cork's Next Rose! from 2023-04-04T10:45

PJ talks to Heather Mulcahy about the preps for Cork's Rose


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Help Find Leo Varadkat! from 2023-04-04T10:45


All Cork is looking for a cat with a brilliant name, Leo Varadat. PJ talks to Clodagh about how he went missing and how she names pets including Grace and Bertie Ahern 


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Cork Girl Swops London For Dream Blaskets Caretaker Job With Partner from 2023-04-04T10:45

PJ talks to Cork girl Emily and her partner Daniel Regan who are going to be the caretaking couple on the beautiful Blasket!


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I Knew My Internet Addiction Was So Bad I Needed Recovery from 2023-04-04T10:45

PJ talks to Paul who relied on the internet to hide from pain in his life until it made life itself a burden.

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Landlords Didn't Cause The Crisis from 2023-04-04T10:45

PJ talks to Suzanne who says the government had a long time to prepare a softening of the blow when the eviction ban ended but wasted it. Nicholas, a landlord, explains why so many are selling up Listen

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2023-04-03 Don't blame landlords, Aer Lingus's high flier, Cork's youngest Nana & more from 2023-04-03T13:59

The eviction ban has ended but Maurice says its not the landlords fault if you’ve nowhere to go.. The Aer Lingus first officer from Cork who’s in the running to be a world champion stunt pilot.....

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I Had To Leave The Shelter And I Have No Place To Live from 2023-04-03T10:45



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Cork Woman Is World Class Aerobat from 2023-04-03T10:45

PJ talks to Laura Russell who is the first Irish woman to be in the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships. 


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Driving Test Wait At 5 Months from 2023-04-03T10:45

Rules about getting the permit, getting the NCT and then a big long wait. Gene Russell of Douglas School of Motoring tells PJ you'd be lucky to get a licence 1 yr after you first decide to start. Listen

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Sleep Paralysis Can Be Like Being Kidnapped from 2023-04-03T10:45

PJ talks to sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley about sleep paralysis, sleep walking and other sleep problems. Darren tells PJ he thought he was being kidnapped by aliens during a sleep paralysis episode,...

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AirBnB Is Vital To Many Of Us In Countryside from 2023-04-03T10:45

PJ talks to Delores who says the government need to remember many people depend on running an AirBnb


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2023-03-31 NTA Not Cutting Up My Garden, Bogus and Dangerous Pills, What Your Dreams Mean & More... from 2023-03-31T11:39:17

Sarah's thrilled the NTA have dropped plans to cut through her garden. Adam Higgins tells us about bogus drugs people are buying to avoid prescription charges and Michael Sheridan tells listeners w...

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Mammies' Myths & Little White Lies from 2023-03-31T10:45

PJ talks to callers about myths spread by mammies and also little white lies they tell to keep kids in tow!


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We Can't Catch A Break To Get On The Property Ladder from 2023-03-31T10:45

PJ talks to Deirdre who explains why getting on the property ladder is not simple as some people think it is. 


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NTA No Longer Putting Routes Through My Garden from 2023-03-31T10:45

A victory for people power! PJ talks to Sarah who no longer has to fear an NTA plan to cut into her garden.


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Michael Sheridan Tells Listeners What Their Dreams Mean from 2023-03-31T10:45

Why do you know a place in your dreams you've never been before? What does it mean to dream about a haunted house? Michael answers these and other questions PJ puts to him on behalf of listeners. <...

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2023-03-30 Simon Coveney defends lifting the eviction ban, Is politeness a thing of the past?, Paul O'Grady was a gent, says Glenn & more from 2023-03-30T13:54:41

We had to do it - too many landlords are selling up - Minister Simon Coveney on ending the eviction ban..Politeness isn’t what it was - Bailey asks why don’t people offer to give up their seats on ...

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Family Row Over Wills What To Do? from 2023-03-30T10:45:22

PJ talks to Alanna Nolan of Wolfe & Co Solicitors about what can be done when there is family strife over wills. 


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Can We Save O'Donovan's Hotel In Clon? from 2023-03-30T10:45

Lots of sadness over what's happening O'Donovan's hotel in Clonakilty. PJ talks to Eugene Brosnan about it. 


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Glenn Williamson and PJ remember Paul O'Grady, a gentleman we will miss.


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Listeners Reaction To Housing Crisis Vote Of Confidence from 2023-03-30T10:45

PJ hears how listeners feel about the housing crisis. 


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People Need to Start Standing For Pregnant Women Again from 2023-03-30T10:45

Bailey and Orla ask PJ have people noticed that people are not standing up for pregnant women anymore


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Taxis Ain't Cleaning Up from 2023-03-30T10:45

PJ hears from Jeanie that some taxis need to clean more often because dirt builds up fast!


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French Strikes Cause Travel Heartache from 2023-03-30T10:45

PJ talks to Eoghan Corry about holdups in European travel caused by strikes in France 


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Ozempic Craze On Social Media Can End In Tears from 2023-03-29T10:45

Julieanne Corr talks to PJ about the TikTok and celebrity driven fads that see people taking weight loss drugs and getting treatment to their cheeks.



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Traffic Mental Again! from 2023-03-29T10:45

PJ talks to callers about the traffic which left people stuck for over an hour this morning and if there are any solutions.


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Embrace Your Stage All Ages Are Beautiful from 2023-03-29T10:45

Rachel tells PJ constantly trying to beat the life stage clock is exhausting and doesn't lead to happiness.


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PJ talks to Mark about surviving a loss as a dad and how he hopes Féileacáin will help other dads.


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2023-03-28 Parents Scammed Out Of €5k, My IVF Story, I Can't Stand Hearing Eating & More... from 2023-03-28T11:44:17

Pam tells PJ how heartless scammers hit her parents for €5k. Ciara shares her IVF journey. Listeners tell PJ about the sounds they can't stand (or even holes they can't stand!) And more...
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My Parents Scammed Out Of €5,000 By Heartless Scammers from 2023-03-28T10:45

PJ talks to Pamela who explains how her cautious parents were still caught out by scam callers


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Terrible Conditions In CUH A&E Waiting With My Daughter from 2023-03-28T10:45

PJ talks to a mum about the conditions in the CUH A&E, as ever the staff were great but things need to change she says.


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2023-03-27 Retrofit grants, Why did the Council dump my kitchen, Corks DIY SOS star & more from 2023-03-27T14:22:45

Why are perfectly good kitchens and floors still being thrown onto a skip by the Council?..Those retrofitting grants - be careful - Sarah says they barely make a dent in the real cost...Adam Dru...

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Retrofitting Your House Just Costs Too Much? from 2023-03-27T10:45

PJ talks to Sarah who has all but given up on making her home energy efficient and cosy because of the soaring costs. 


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A Housing Crisis Has Turned To An Emergency from 2023-03-27T10:45

PJ talks to Auctioneer Kevin Barry who says he knows many evictions are coming up because landlords no longer and to Ivan who says large blocks like in Paris are the way forward. 
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Why Is Everything Ripped Out Of Vacant Council Houses? from 2023-03-27T10:45

PJ takes calls on why DIY SOS can turn around a house in 9 days but it often takes the Council more than 9 months.


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Keeping Bones And Weight Healthy from 2023-03-27T10:45

PJ talks to Cork weightloss coach Anna Burns who has great tips for men and particularly for women entering pre-menopause and is author "Say NO to Menopause Weight Gain".


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2023-03-24 Kerry Baby Cold Case, Car Theft Crime Wave, Millennials Take Offence At Emails & More... from 2023-03-24T12:35:56

Paul Byrne on the two arrests in the Kerry Babies Baby John cold case. Listeners describe rampant car theft in the city celebrated by online joyriders. We hear how putting a question mark in an ema...

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Orla Tells PJ The Meaning Of Daffodil Day from 2023-03-24T11:45

Orla talks to PJ about the recent loss of both her parents to cancer as we mark Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day.


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Wave Of Car Thefts from 2023-03-24T11:45

PJ talks to callers about the wave of car thefts in Cork over the last fortnight many of which end up being bragged about on TikTok by the thieves. He also talks to Paul who has security tips!
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Housing Crisis Makes Me Afraid To Return From UK from 2023-03-24T11:45

PJ speaks to Michelle from Ballincollig but now living in Doncaster. She wants to come home but the housing situation frightens her.


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2 Arrested In Kerry Babies Baby John Cold Case from 2023-03-24T11:45

PJ talks to Virgin Media's Paul Byrne about the arrest of two people by Gardai investigating the cold case.


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Don't Use Smilies Don't Use Question Marks - Modern Digital Etiquette from 2023-03-24T11:45

PJ talks to Charlotte Ivers of The Sunday Times who says using smilies and question marks can be dating and even rude


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Bob Flavin On Getting A Free NCT, Car Theft Tips And More! from 2023-03-24T11:45

Bob has the inside scoop on listener questions about the NCT, car security and more.


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2023-03-23 Listeners react to the ending of the Eviction Ban, Rebecca fears becoming homeless as a result & more from 2023-03-23T15:17:45

The eviction ban is ending - people like Rebecca now fear they’ll be homeless within months...Our callers warn their local TD’s - we’ll remember how you voted last night!.. For Claire, her searc...

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Cork's Luckiest Duck from 2023-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to Tory from West Cork Animal Welfare Group about Cork's (the world's?) luckiest duck!


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Govt Defeats Opposition On Keeping Eviction Ban from 2023-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to Adam Higgins, Political Correspondend of The Sun about last night's vote.


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My Kids Are Thrilled With Our Dream Home And We Got It Without Using An Estate Agent from 2023-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to Claire who says finally getting a home has made such a difference to her kids and she tells people you don't need an estate agent.


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Call For Action On Shopworker Abuse from 2023-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to MANDATE'S Pearse McCarthy who wants more done for workers subject to physical abuse.


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Listeners Talk Eviction Ban & Housing from 2023-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to callers about the eviction ban and the housing shortage.


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I Work As An A&E Nurse But Me & My Child Can't Get A House from 2023-03-22T11:45

PJ talks to Katie. She works hard in A&E as a nurse. Her child has additional needs. She now faces eviction and may even move abroad because she can't get housing. 


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LGBTQ People Suffering More Hate Abuse & Attacks from 2023-03-22T11:45

PJ talks to Alisa Spindler of The Gay Project about the increasing amount of verbal abuse and particularly physical attacks in Cork on LGBTQ+ people.


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What's Going On With High Cocaine Use? from 2023-03-21T11:50

PJ talks to Prof Colin O'Gara as we learn that Ireland ranks one of the highest rates of cocaine use in the world.


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I Gave My Son My Kidney from 2023-03-21T11:50

PJ talks to Marion Coleman about giving a kidney to her son Neil as a living transplant.


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First Study On Stalkers from 2023-03-21T11:50

PJ talks to Dr Ciara Staunton about her groundbreaking stalking study and what it found about stalkers and Garda action on them.


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I Face Eviction When Ban Ends from 2023-03-21T11:50

PJ talks to singer Martin Leahy who is facing eviction when the ban ends and to a caller who wonders where this might end.


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If Finland Is So Happy What's It Like To Live There? from 2023-03-21T11:50

PJ talks to 96FM listener Rob, living in Finland, about what it's like to live in a country where people are the most content in the world


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2023-03-20 My flat is a slum, City library protests, Who'll take over the Late Late & more from 2023-03-20T14:47:40

Alinas flat is unfit to live in - but her landlord is still getting his HAP money

Yes I did protest at the City Library - and here’s why - Kerry gives her side of the story

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My Son Is Gay In A Fabulous Relationhsip But I Still Worry About Books In Kids Library from 2023-03-20T11:45

Kerry tells PJ that her son is gay and in a fabulous relationship but she still worries about the type of material available in the children's library. 



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Investigation Into Dunmanway Convent Fire from 2023-03-20T11:45

PJ talks to Cllr Declan Hurley about the weekend fire at the beloved West Cork landmark and to Mary who thinks these buildings would help in the housing crisis.


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Cork Airport Summer 2023 from 2023-03-20T11:45

PJ talks to Barry Holland, Communications Manager, Cork Airport about flights from Cork for the summer season and puts listener questions as well.





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Paul Byrne talks to Alina, pregnant with twins, about the terrible conditions in her flat. Kevin Woods explains to Paul there are 236 leprechauns in Ireland and he has met all of them. We hear abou...

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Put Your Hands Up For St Patrick's In Corktown, Detroit from 2023-03-16T12:11:14

Paul Byrne talks to Sheila Cassidy, Chairwoman of the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies, about how Corktown remembers where it came from for St Patrick's and all year around.


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236 Leprechauns In Ireland And I Met All Of Them from 2023-03-16T12:06:50

Kevin Woods, talks to Paul Byrne about his work meeting and protecting leprechauns.







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Brides Take The Microphone For Wedding Speeches from 2023-03-16T12:04:24

Paul talks to Sarah who is making a speech at her wedding and recalls some of the wedding speech horrors she has been through.


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Govt Giving Money To Help GAA In NY from 2023-03-16T12:02:38

Paul Byrne talks to John who says money spent helping the GAA Stadium in NY should be better spent locally!


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2023-03-15 Shameful behaviour towards Library staff, chronic shortage of tradespeople, Don't tell us what to call our kids & more from 2023-03-15T15:05:45

Disgraceful behaviour at the City Library - staff intimidated and videoed - it needs to stop..

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Politicians Point Scoring On Delivering Houses from 2023-03-15T11:45

PJ talks to Cork developer Michael O'Flynn who says that politicians need to stop scoring points if we really want housing supply to solve our crisis.


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Cork Tradition Of Cheval Rides Future Uncertain from 2023-03-15T11:45

Insurance difficulties are threatening the future of Cheval rides, a real Cork favorite tradition. PJ talks to Pat who runs a Cheval ride service. 


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OK To Call Your Child Princess from 2023-03-15T11:45

Elaine Dunne Chair Federation Early Childhood Providers tells PJ she does not agree with advice against calling your daughter a princess and then talks to several mums about it. 


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Staff Not Happy About anti-LGBT & Vaccine Demos from 2023-03-15T11:45

PJ talks to Joe O'Shea, Cork Beo editor and Cllr Colette Finn about the recent trend of opponents of LGBT literature and vaccines calling to libraries and pharmacies.


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Cork Dog Wardens Forced To Wear Bodycams from 2023-03-14T11:45

PJ talks to Vincent Cashman of the CSPCA who says aggression they experience is so bad they are now wearing bodycams


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Patrick Says Fight Loneliness With Clubs from 2023-03-14T11:45

Patrick Hayes found clubs a great way to get friends when he moved to Cork but with a lot of people lonely after Lockdown and the disrutpion that caused he set up corkclubs.ie 


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Allie Sherlock Live In Studio from 2023-03-14T11:45

Allie chats with PJ as she releases her new single "Stay"


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My Child Made Communion But I'm Not Religious from 2023-03-14T11:45

PJ talks to Jen whose child wanted to make Communion even though she wasn't religious but thankfully the late Canon Murphy made things easier. He also talks to Caragh about "The Chosen" on Netflix ...

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Special Holiday Ruined By Bad Hotel Experience from 2023-03-14T11:45

Claire tells PJ she had a 'holiday from hell' experience in Spain recently.


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2023-03-13 I'm being evicted - where do I go? Traffic chaos in Carrigaline, Oscars goss with Crossy & more from 2023-03-13T14:37:39

Gemma will be evicted in April because the Government lifted the ban. Her simple question - where am I to go? Traffic chaos in Carrigaline as a road is closed until May - locals ask - why not do...

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I Got Money Out Of Silicon Valley Bank Just In Time Before The Collapse! from 2023-03-13T11:45

Entrepreneur Pat Phelan had a lucky escape when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and PJ asks him are we in for another banking crisis?


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26 Babies & Young Kids In Front Of Mine In A&E from 2023-03-13T11:45

Cllr Fiona Ryan tells PJ a sick child is stressful enough without A&E being so full it took two hours to even get her baby weighed and much longer to get treated. 


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Traffic Chaos In Carrigaline/Ringaskiddy from 2023-03-13T11:45

Lisa tells PJ why traffic is mental this morning in Carrigaline and Ringaskiddy with a spillover effect beyond. Unfortunately, it's like to be like that for quite some time!


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Catherina From Killeens This Year's London's St Patrick's Grand Marshal from 2023-03-13T11:45

PJ talks to Catherine Casey, from Killeens about what it's like heading the London St Patrick's parade and about her work with the Irish community in London. 



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Crime Stresses Family Business from 2023-03-13T11:45

Cathal tells PJ he has had fuel stolen, machines damaged wantonly and tyres slashed and it's not easy for a father/son business to handle it.


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The Bands Getting Back Together from 2023-03-10T13:00:20

Crossy chats to PJ about the trend of bands reforming 


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2023-03-10 Parking & driving outrage, play dates too controlling, returning home after 27 years & more from 2023-03-10T12:39:06

Frank won't return to Cork due to parking charges & Bara has experienced driver aggression. Play dates are nerve-wracking. It's like you're dating the other parents.

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Patricks Breaks & Easter Weekend from 2023-03-10T11:55

Sarah Slattery, Travel Expert chats to PJ about trips away forSt Patricks Weekend and Easter


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Home From California Will I Get A House? from 2023-03-10T11:55

Garry chats to PJ about why he is coming home after 27 years away.


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Sauvignon Blanc Was My Only Friend from 2023-03-09T11:55

PJ  chats to Gill Kenny about embracing the sober life




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Quirky Funerals from 2023-03-09T11:55

Very Rev Fr Tomás Walsh chats to PJ about his experiences of quirky funerals. 


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Migraine Stroke: I'd Probably Have Driven Through A Wall from 2023-03-08T11:55

Tony speaks to PJ about his frightening experience of suffering a migraine stroke.


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2023-03-07 Return Corks Glasgow connection, Should baby self-soothe, Aideen is a National Champion & more from 2023-03-07T15:03:12

A campaign is underway to restore flights between Cork & Glasgow - it’s a popular route.. What's the right way to deal with a crying baby - do you let them self soothe? Vanessa says absolute...

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Kickboxing At 16, I'm Beating Opponents In their 30's from 2023-03-07T12:47:46

Aideen Mullins is 16; she competes in Kick Boxing & Muay Thai against opposition in their 30's


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Chloe Ploughs Her Way To Success from 2023-03-07T11:55

Chloe chats to PJ about getting into competition ploughing




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We Want To Fly From Cork from 2023-03-07T11:55

Conor chats to PJ about the campaign to reinstate flights to Glasgow


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Will Flood Insurance Ever Be Sorted Out from 2023-03-07T11:45

PJ and Paul Kavanagh of McCarthy Insurance Group look at the tricky area of getting flood insurance in Cork.


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Make Spike Island Accessible from 2023-03-06T12:23:12

Anne, the sister of Paralympian Kay McShane, who were brought up on Spike Island, wants the Island to be made accessible to all


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Quitting Dairy Due to Long Covid from 2023-03-06T11:55

Harold Kingston tells PJ he has had to stop dairy farming after 35 years


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Immigration Protests Cork from 2023-03-06T11:55

Donal O'Keeffe chats to @pjcoogan about what he saw at the immigration protests in Cork


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What Is ChatGPT & AI? from 2023-03-03T13:28:54

Using AI to write essays has caused concerns in academia Kathriona Devereux tells Pj of her experience using the chatbot & Hillary on how AI will change online searches. 


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Targeted On Tik Tok from 2023-03-03T13:13:16

Cllr Audrey Buckley has been targeted on Tik Tok by an account using her image; she has tried to get it taken down, but it has been impossible so far.



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Attila tells PJ his wife suffered a cardiac arrest at her work in Kinsale; he wants to thank those who saved her.


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PJ hears from Simone, who was beaten & had acid thrown in her face; her attacker is now serving 11 and a half years.


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2023-03-02 How we dealt with COVID, Must we burn Gorse?, A smartphone for De Confer & more from 2023-03-02T14:36:46

How did we handle the pandemic - Dr Jack Lambert says the wrong people had too much influence 

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Compulsory Irish Time For It To Go? from 2023-03-02T13:05:33

Is it time to get rid of compulsory Irish? Brenda Power thinks so after the Paul Mescal Irish interview. Mary thinks the way of teaching should change, and Teacher Michaela Hyde says Irish needs t...

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Time To Fix Mortgages ? from 2023-03-02T12:58:42

Martina Hennessy CEO doddl.ie give her advice as to how people can maximize savings when repaying their mortgage with the ever-increasing interest rates


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Mum of down syndrome daughter can't get house from 2023-03-02T11:55

Ita cares for her daughter who has down syndrome, they have had to move into hotels and B&Bs since she sold her home after it flooded, and they are trying to find a place to live in East Cork.<...

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Did NPHET Forget About The Needs Of Children? from 2023-03-02T11:45

PJ talks to Dr Jack Lambert about ways NPHET could have limited damage to children during lockdown.


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2023-03-01 It's tough being a Learner Driver, treatment for Vestibular Migraine, Cork is so beautiful & more from 2023-03-01T15:08:25

Agression on the roads - what’s going on? Why is there such an epidemic of road rage

Vestibular Migraine - Sheila has been treating it for years - her youngest patient was only three

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How Migraine Can Be Helped By Physiotherapy from 2023-03-01T11:45

Listeners have been telling PJ how physiotherapy helped their migraine. Sheila Barrett of eastcorkphysio.ie explains why


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14 Parking Tickets In Two Weeks For Hair Salon from 2023-03-01T11:45

Donna from Fusion Hair Design tells PJ city traders and staff need a break with parking tickets. 


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Influencers & Eating Disorders from 2023-03-01T11:45

Plenty of dangerous diet advice online and Senator Annie Hoey tells PJ we need to take action to help vulnerable teens and others.


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Grief & Children - Your Soul Is Like The Wind from 2023-03-01T11:45

PJ talks to Julie about how she teaches her child about grief. He suffers from a Rare Disease and she tells PJ about the bonds rare disease parents share as well. 


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2023-02-28 Scammed while reporting the scam.. what is Vestibular Migraine.. do you believe in signs & more from 2023-02-28T14:39:29

Scammed - as he was reporting the scam - you simply can’t trust anyone online these days

Vestibular Migraine - it's a new one on us - and so is the remedy  

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Hospitals Not Working Right? from 2023-02-28T11:45

Sheila tells PJ she worries about a family member after a car accident. 


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We Beat Vestibular Migraine from 2023-02-28T11:45

PJ talks to callers who suffered terribly with Vestibular Migraine but learned ways to beat it. 


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The Pink Tax from 2023-02-28T11:45

Adriana Cullinane, a 16 year old student at The Sacred Heart Clonakilty, wrote a great letter on how girls pay more and PJ had to catch up with her


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Tried To Do Everything Right - Revolut Still Got Scammed from 2023-02-28T11:45

PJ talks to Conor Pope of the Irish Times about a man who tried to do everything right but still got scammed money out of his Revolut account.


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Scoring Drugs Easier Than Ordering Pizza from 2023-02-28T11:45

PJ talks to Barry Gallagher of The Sun who found out just how easy it is to get drugs delivered to your door.


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2023-02-27 The scam that could land victims in jail, We need to talk about grief, Throuple trouble & more from 2023-02-27T14:29:31

Scams are everywhere - but now there’s even one that can actually land the victim in jail

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Cork Woman Asked To Leave Australia For Security Reasons from 2023-02-27T11:55

PJ talks to John Mooney of the Sunday Times Ireland Edition about the developing story of a Cork woman who has worked for Irish politicians and now has been asked to leave Australia.


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Grieving The Loss Of A Child from 2023-02-27T11:50

PJ hears from Jackie Furlong about her own loss and why we should learn to grieve before we need it. He also talks to Sam Whelan-Curtin of Anam Cara about their new podcast on dealing with the loss...

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Don't Fall For Scammers Pretending To Be 96FM Or Other Businesses from 2023-02-27T11:50

PJ talks to Ronan Murphy from Smarttech247 about the epidemic of scams. 


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Throuples And Other Alternative Relationships Are Growing from 2023-02-27T11:45

PJ talks to Emily Power, sexologist, who says we have become more mature about accepting throuples, open relationships and other non-traditional relationships.


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2023-02-24 A 6-Year-Old As Moody As A Teenager, 14-Hour Ambulance Wait, Bishop David O'Connell Investigation, from 2023-02-24T12:28:01

How do you cope with a very moody smallie? Eamon tells PJ about his mum's 14-hour wait for an ambulance. KFI's Kris Adler updates us with the latest from LA in the Bishop David O'Connell investigat...

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My 6 Year Old Is Rolling His Eyes Like A Hormonal Teenager from 2023-02-24T11:45

PJ asks Stef and Bethan of The Mum Mind Podcast the best way to cope with a smallie being difficult


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My Mum Waited 14 Hours For Ambulance With Broken Bones from 2023-02-24T11:45

PJ talks to Eamon whose mum had an agonizing wait after a fall. The case has been raised in the Oireachtas by Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.


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2023-02-23 Minister Paschal Donohue discussed the cost of living, David refuses to be a victim, Cork looks old and run down & more from 2023-02-23T14:16:17

The cost of living - Minister Pascal Donohue insists the Government is doing everything it can to help... It’s not safe to be gay in Cork - but Material Boy David refuses to be a victim..ta...

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Tariq Says Cork Needs Looking After! from 2023-02-23T11:45



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Minister Paschal Donohoe On Cost Of Living Package from 2023-02-23T11:45



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David Babington Will Not Let Homophobia Change Who He Is from 2023-02-23T11:45

David Babington, Cork's Material Boy tells PJ haters will never change him no matter how hard they try to hurt him. 


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Homeless With Epilepsy & Sleeping In A Car from 2023-02-23T11:45

Paul tells PJ he became homeless when his place was sold by the landlord. It's dangerous because he has epilepsy which leaves him vulnerable when unconscious. 




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2023-02-22 My bill is more than my wage, why is Cariban so expensive, Can I get my deposit back & more from 2023-02-22T14:00:33

Sarah’s electricity bill is over €2,200 - more than her monthly take home pay. What is she to do..Cariban - it’s a game changer for sickness in pregnancy - but it’s very expensive...Can Emma get...

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96FM's Bailey On Her Cariban And Pregnancy Journey from 2023-02-22T11:45

Bailey tells PJ about the nausea from hyperemesis gravidarum and how Cariban helps but it can be a hassle to get!


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Hit By Scam On Revolut Account from 2023-02-22T11:45

PJ talks to a listener who describes a new type of scam for people paying tolls by Revolut. We find out how it works.


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Earthquake Relief Thank You from 2023-02-22T11:45

PJ talks to Begüm Genç McEvoy who thanks the Cork people for their generosity with relief for people caught in the recent earthquakes although sadly more help is needed now.


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Dara's girl, Chang, comes from a megacity in China and had never seen a field of grass before she came here. She would love to feed a lamb with a bottle. He wonders can our listener help out?
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Cost Of Living Package from 2023-02-22T11:45

PJ talks to Joe Walsh about the Aontú meeting on the cost of living on Monday night and also to John Lowe, the Money Doctor, who takes a look at the measures announced by the government Tuesday.&nb...

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2023-02-21 Why don't I see a Guard?, Brilliant news for the Walshes, Where did that huge plane come from & more from 2023-02-21T14:38:21

Why don’t you see gardai on the streets - a serving member of the force contacts us to explain....Fantastic news for a family we had on the show last August, as Dad’s care is finally in place.. ...

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2023-02-20 Are our streets safe? My cheating husband, Banshees swoop the BAFTAs & more from 2023-02-20T15:03:31

The Lord Mayor says parts of Cork City don’t feel safe - she’s not alone - and it’s not just the City...Our listener is certain her husband is cheating - what should she do? Our man Crossy has t...

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Women Want More Done To Feel Safe In Town from 2023-02-20T11:45

PJ takes calls, including from the Lord Mayor, Cllr Deirdre Forde, on the need for more to be done so women feel safer walking. 


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Leave A Cheater Gain A Life from 2023-02-20T11:45

A listener asks for advice from listeners and PJ gets insights from Tracy Schorn, author of “Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life – The Chump Lady’s Survival Guide and from caller Angela.


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Let's Talk About Menopause & Perimenopause from 2023-02-20T11:45

Sally Anne Brady runs "The Irish Menopause" page on Facebook. She tells PJ women contact her every night who are struggling, feeling they can't go on.


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Reggie guides PJ on how to act posh. Tough job!

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Treatment Abroad Ended My Two-And-A-Half-Year Wait from 2023-02-17T11:45

PJ catches up with Dee who talks about how treatment in Spain ended her suffering on a waiting list.


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I Feel Unsafe Walking Around My Hometown from 2023-02-17T11:45

Jactinta tells PJ she was assaulted a few years back and now feels even more unsafe after a young man bigger than her followed her. Kate says more must be done for public safety. 


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We Find Lost Treasured Wedding Ring After 21 Years from 2023-02-17T11:45

Mary found a wedding ring in 2012 and had no luck finding the owner. During a clearout, she decided to make one last try and phoned PJ. You know what? We found the owner! Hear more...


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Christine Likes Her Shoes from 2023-02-17T11:45

Christine tells PJ about her shoe obsession! She has over 100 here and she has special memories for many of them. 


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2023-02-16 Surgery in Spain, Where is Nicola Bulley?, why is Michaela hiding & more from 2023-02-16T15:25:06

More and more people are having surgery in Spain - Denis and Denise both got sorted in one phone call..The Nicola Bulley story - what happened to her - she’s missing three weeks tomorrow..Why di...

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Val Thinks The Taoiseach Should Take A Stance On Workplace Searches from 2023-02-16T11:45

Val tells PJ she was disappointed the Taoiseach doesn't take a stance on workers being searched, and she hopes the law will change one day. 


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My Incredible Health Treatment In Spain from 2023-02-16T11:45

Denis couldn't even walk his dog with pain but had a life-changing operation using Health Care Abroad he tells PJ. Denise also gives us a catchup on her op she had there.




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Cost Of Living Hits Hard from 2023-02-16T11:45

PJ talks to mums Joanne and Dee about where the price surge is hitting hardest. 


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2023-02-15 Corks missing people, Are we being distracted, Danger on the school run & more from 2023-02-15T14:56:45

Corks missing people - since 1981 15 locals have vanished without trace - their case files remain open

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Mt Oval Parents Want Better For Their Kids On Bus Run from 2023-02-15T11:45

PJ talks to John, a parent, about the problems for kids for kids who take the bus to school

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Am I Actually Insured If My NCT Is Out Of Date? from 2023-02-15T11:45

PJ hears from listeners worried about NCT delays, especilly if they have an accident. He also puts some of those points to Paul Kavanagh of McCarthy Insurance



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2023-02-14 Flowers from a stranger, NCT delays getting worse, my E-bike collapsed & more from 2023-02-14T14:53:02

On St Valentines Day, flowers for Kathryn from a complete stranger - just because... 

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Ambulance Service Bravery Medal For Ross Hennessy from 2023-02-14T11:45

Ross Hennessy was just 16 when he saved the life of customer Thomas in the family pub, Hennessy’s bar, Mayfield and he has won the NAS Bravery Award. PJ talks to Ross, Thomas and Ger O'Dea from the...

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Give Health Care Workers A Proper Wage from 2023-02-14T11:45

PJ talks to Esther who says better wages and more dignity would go a long way to easing the shortage in Health Care Workers


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Act Of Kindness from 2023-02-14T11:45

Kathryn's child was having a meltdown when Ellen from House of Flowers stepped in to #bekind. Sean from Honest Builders then steps in with an extra bit of kindness. Awh!


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Hacks and Data breaches are in the news so PJ gets the legal position from Mícheál O'Dowd, O'Dowd Solicitors Glanmire Managing Partner.


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2023-02-13 Sian & Andy are reunited, Scams get more sophisticated, Smoke alarms save lives & more from 2023-02-13T15:08:31

Reunited in time for Valentines Day - a big win for Andy & Sian & we were so happy to be able to help.. Every day now brings a new scam - no, the ESB is not texting you - they don’t have...

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Andrew & Sian Together In Love from 2023-02-13T11:45

PJ talks to Andrew Chambers and his partner Sian now together in Ireland as Sian gets his visa to love and care for Andrew


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Bobymon Went The Extra Mile When John Was Injured from 2023-02-13T11:45

PJ talks to Bobymon who found John Finn after he fell. Not only did he stop to offer help, he even tracked down his family to let them know what was going on!


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Orlagh Winters Says Think Of Shein Workers from 2023-02-13T11:45

More and more people are wondering about the conditions of Shein workers, Orlagh Winters tells PJ. 


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2023-02-10 Shops Searching Staff, Sliotars In Mangans Clock, Single On Valentines & More... from 2023-02-10T12:33:04

Shops search staff for theft, it's legal but is it right? Do you own the sliotar in Mangan's Clock? Are you single on Valentine's Day? And more...


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Shops Searching Staff How Common Is It? from 2023-02-10T11:45

How common is it for a shop to search their staff for loss prevention? PJ talks to Gavin from Cork Beo and Jamie Murphy the Independent Workers Union


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Mallow Carhookeal Site Modular Housing Plan Called Off from 2023-02-10T11:45

Following on from the decision that the Cork County Council-owned site at Carhookeal in Mallow will not be used for refugee modular homes, PJ talks to Annette Nagle, who had protested at the site.<...

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Did You Puck A Sliotar Into Mangan's Clock? from 2023-02-10T11:45

Stokes are repairing Mangan's Clock on Patrick St and they found a sliotar in it. Do you own it? Philip from Stokes talks clocks and sliotars to PJ


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We Save The Day For Samantha's Baby Shower from 2023-02-10T11:45

Samantha almost had to cancel her baby shower when a pipe leaked in the venue she booked but Brian Dillons heard her plight on the show and stepped up. 


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Cycling up Fairhill isn't a sensible transport plan and the changes to Coburg St just don't make sense Sharon tells PJ


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Sex Addiction - No Laughing Matter And A Big Problem In Cork from 2023-02-09T11:45

PJ hears that Sex Addiction is a problem often caused by young exposure to online pornography but whatever the cause we need to take it seriously from Donal Clifford, Sex And Love Therapist.
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Gas Prices Shoot Up For Food Trucks And Restaurants from 2023-02-09T11:45

Gas prices have shot up 50% Christopher Braganza of the East Cork Spice Genie Food Truck tells PJ but he's hanging in because his costs are low but others are not so lucky.



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2023-02-08 Aid for earthquake victims, Huge energy bills, My wife flattened me when we met and more from 2023-02-08T14:45:10


A consignment of aid will leave Cork on Friday bound for earthquake victims in Turkey & Syria...Huge energy bills leave householders asking "where are we supposed to find the mone...

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Hammerhead Sharks And A Unique Love Story from 2023-02-08T11:45

Andrew moved to Oz in 2008 and he tells PJ that the new life is great but he still misses some things from Cork. Also, he tells PJ one of the best dating stories ever! Check it out.


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They Fired Ministers In Iceland - We Should Too from 2023-02-08T11:45

Moira tells PJ that government ministers need to know there are consequences for failures in housing, health etc


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PJ talks to little Jerry's mother Emma about how the brave little guy also needs our help. 

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I Barred Colin Farrell from 2023-02-08T11:45

PJ talks to  Adrienne of MacCarthy’s Bar in Castletownbere. She barred Colin Farrell, then unbarred him. Now they're friends. It's a great story!


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Earthquake Tragedy from 2023-02-07T11:45

PJ talks to Coláiste Éamann Rís principal Aaron Wolfe and student Jack O'Neill who both narrowly missed the earthquake. He also talks to Pamela, a Cork woman whose husband lives in Turkey. He has l...

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How Do I Tell My Babies They Can't Eat? from 2023-02-07T11:45

PJ hears from Susan, a young mum, sleeping in the same bed as her 3 & 4-year-old boys to keep them warm in a damp, wet rental. He also hears from SVP's Kate Durrant and callers.


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DJ Mucca Says Homeless People Selling Themselves For EUR5 For Drugs from 2023-02-07T11:45

PJ talks to DJ Mucca, known throughout the city for bringing events such as Kerri Chandler to Cork and raising thousands for homeless charities. Sadly, he now finds himself homeless. He says many p...

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2023-02-03 St Brigid - Some Woman!, A Heartbreaking Blarney Story, Kabin Studio's Misneach Girl Power & More... from 2023-02-03T12:32:05

Gareth finds out all about St Brigid as we celebrate her holiday. We hear from Ken Smollen and Catriona Twomey on a surge in poverty. The girls of Misneach helping girls be positive about themselve...

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St Brigid A Woman For All People And For All Times! from 2023-02-03T11:50

Gareth talks to Sean about why he has such meas in St Brigid, who not only gave us a unique cross but a lot of wisdom too!


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Cork Takes Pride In A Healthy LGBTQ+ Sports Scene from 2023-02-03T11:50

Gareth talks to Joe from Cork Beo and Peter from Cork Rebels FC about the thriving sports club scene for LGBTQ+ players and their allies


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Heartbreaking Blarney email Shows Squeeze Still On from 2023-02-03T11:45

Gareth, Ken Smollen, a poverty campaigner, and Catriona Twomey of Penny Dinners talk about a heartbreaking situation in Blarney. Both say more people are contacting them for help in the last 10 day...

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2023-02-02 Has Religion A Place In Schools, Can You Sing The Anthem, Dancing For Beyoncé & More... from 2023-02-02T14:19:52

Gareth takes calls from listeners wondering if religion has a place in schools, we ask can you sing all the words of the National Anthem, we talk to a Ballincollig girl daninc for Beyoncé. And more...

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Can You Sing The National Anthem from 2023-02-02T11:45

Gareth hears from Rachel Cooper explains why 2023 is the ideal year to learn the words of Amhran na bhFiann. Former Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald joins in to talk about how he helped schools t...

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Mario Rosentock On Cork, Schools, Gaybo And More! from 2023-02-02T11:45

The Opera House will welcome back Ireland's most successful impressionist and satirist, Mario Rosenstock, in March. He is celebrating his famous 'Gift Grub' with a brand spanking new stage show and...

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Solo Travelling Beats Burnout from 2023-02-02T11:45

Gareth talks to Ariana who went solo travelling after burnout in the publishing world. 


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2023-02-01 We got it sorted for Sian, Dermot's shock at what he saw, Shop local to save jobs & more from 2023-02-01T14:35:18

Sian and Andy will be reunited - a big win for them and for the Opinion Line..Dermot says he’s ashamed to be Irish after what he saw in Cork this morning..We all went online during Covid - is it...

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Sciatica Waiting All Night In CUH from 2023-02-01T11:45

Sarah tells PJ her partner is stuck waiting overnight in the CUH ED for terrible sciatica pain. 


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COMPASSION RESULT! Andrew Gets Visa For Sian To Join And Care For Him from 2023-02-01T11:45

Andrew tells PJ he got a message telling him Sian, his partner, WILL get a visa to love and care for him as he battles Motor Neuron Disease


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New Rules For Childminders from 2023-02-01T11:45

Anne tells PJ she agrees that childminders should be registered but the way the government is doing it is annoying childminders. 


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Challenging Time For Businesses! from 2023-02-01T11:45

PJ talks to Adrian from Da Vinci Creative and John from Fitzy's Bar in Crosshaven who ask people shop local to keep towns alive!


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2023-01-31 It's passport renewal time, boiling your water until 2025, still dancing at 103 & more from 2023-01-31T14:11:03

Online passport renewals really are the business - here’s hoping paper applications can speed up now...Boiling their water and stuck with it until 2025 - 10,000 people in East Cork say its costi...

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Money Advice For Tough Times Ahead! PJ Talks from 2023-01-31T11:45

PJ gets good advice from John Lowe, The Money Doctor, on health insurance, fixed mortgage rates, savings and more.


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9000 People On Boil Water Notice from 2023-01-31T11:45

East Cork People face trouble with their water supply for the next 7 years in some cases, PJ hears from listeners!




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Money Advice For Tough Times Ahead! from 2023-01-31T11:45

PJ gets good advice from John Lowe, The Money Doctor, on health insurance, fixed mortgage rates, savings and more. 


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Cute Dog Photos Used For Online Scamming Of Animal Lovers from 2023-01-31T11:45

PJ hears from Tory Of West Cork Animal Welfare Group about scammers abroad who say they help dogs to scam money and ID details. 


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Dancing The Tango At 103! from 2023-01-31T11:45

PJ talks to Jim McManus who went viral dancing at the Lord Mayor's Tea Dance at 103 and also to Declan Roche.


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2023-01-30 Fat shaming small children, Cost of living crisis, Stay on the QE2 & more from 2023-01-30T15:18:42

Fat shaming small children - why do older people feel the need to say nasty things?... A consumer report is claiming that the worst of the economic crisis is over - really?..The QE2 is now a swa...

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Young Kids Still Getting Shamed Over Weight from 2023-01-30T11:45

PJ takes calls and reads comments from listeners who tell him kids are still sadly being fat shamed in the nastiest ways. 


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Tony & Angela Are The Sweet Cork People Of The Year! from 2023-01-30T11:45

Angela Cantwell famous for the lovely ices at Angela's Shop in Fountainstown and Tony Linehan of yummy Shandon Sweets share the Cork Person of the Year Award. They talk sweet victory to PJ!
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Cork Woman Cathy Caught In Terrifying NZ Floods from 2023-01-30T11:45

New Zealand floods are raging and PJ hears from Cathy, a Cork woman now living there about the raging torrents of water she saw.


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Fantastic Modular Homes Would Cost Just EUR20,000 from 2023-01-30T11:45

PJ talks to Paul who has been homeless for around 8 years and cannot understand why modular housing is not used to house people. 


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2023-01-27 Homeless Lukes Has Ideas For Change, I Cut Screentime For My Kids, Modular Housing & More from 2023-01-27T12:20:55

Luke is homeless and wants to go into politics to help end the homeless crisis. PJ talks to mums about cutting screentime for kids and how they made it work. Nepo Babies, is it fair? Cork's Ni...

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Luke Living In A Hotel But Has Great Ideas To Solve Housing from 2023-01-27T11:45

Luke says he will run in the next general election to give a voice to the homeless in Cork.


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We Don't Want Windfarm Strobing from 2023-01-26T11:45

PJ talks to Gwen who is worried wind farms on the Wild Atlantic Way will change their way of life.

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Time To End Hurtful School Sports Chants from 2023-01-26T11:45

Mary tells PJ she expects better from other parents than to be encouraging their kids to sing chants calling others "sex offenders". 


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So Many Opinions On Tommy Tiernan Controversy from 2023-01-26T11:45

PJ hears both sides of the debate from listeners on the Tommy Tiernan controversy.


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HEALTHY BODY Lets Monitor Our Kids For Both Obesity & Anorexia from 2023-01-25T20:00

Suzanne thinks every child should be checked for healthy eating to make sure they are have no disordered eating. Kate says monitoring is good but be careful to make it fun for them.


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HEALTHY BODY Turkish Gastric Bypass Left Me In Agony But I Would Do It Again from 2023-01-25T20:00

Delia was in agony after gastric surgery in Turkey but it left her healthier in the long run. She tells PJ people should do full research and decide what's right for them


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Irish Triumph At Oscar Nominations from 2023-01-25T11:45

PJ talks to FM104's Crossy about an amazing Irish result for the Oscar nominations.


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Tommy Tiernan - Too Much Fuss? from 2023-01-25T11:45

Is there too much criticism of Tommy Tiernan over his taxi routine? PJ talks to Paul and Roos who have different opinions. 


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2023-01-24 Teens share a shocking video, Should Operation Transformation be cancelled?, €10 for an empty bottle of Prime & more from 2023-01-24T14:39:30

Teenagers are sharing a shocking suicide video - how can parents deal with it...Operation Transformation - a successful TV show - but some critics want it cancelled - why?..15 quid for a bottle ...

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Help Our Kids With Disturbing Videos Shared By Pals from 2023-01-24T11:45

Adrienne tells PJ she was so distressed at the video going around she asked Pieta for advice on how to offer support to her son. PJ also talks to Sinead from Pieta.



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Take Child Mental Health Seriously! from 2023-01-24T11:45

Eileen Keane tells PJ hearing of yet another report on child mental health makes her angry. Action is needed instead. 


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Cork Mum Goes Carless from 2023-01-24T11:45

PJ talks to Ellie from Tripe & Drisheen about her second week using no car. 


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2023-01-23 Shocking incident at the Mercy Hospital, Hit & run at the Tunnel, Holly Cairns will stay in politics & more from 2023-01-23T14:38:57

Shock and sadness after 89 yr old Matthew Healy died following an incident at the Mercy Hospital...Barrie got rear ended near the tunnel by a driver who then left the scene - he’s appealing for ...

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Holly Cairns On Terrifying Stalker from 2023-01-23T11:45

Holly tells PJ she would not have run for the Dáil if she knew the level of abuse she would face


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Mike Murphy On Being A Corkonian, Like from 2023-01-23T11:45

PJ talks to broadcaster Mike Murphy ahead of his formal acceptance of the title of Honorary Corkonian. 


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2023-01-20 Cork's Best Sambo, Cork Collects The Greatest Stuff, Dangerous Dogs Or Dangerous Owners & More... from 2023-01-20T12:19:48

Joe tells PJ all about the nom sandwiches on sale, we hear from people who are collectors and even make money form it. Stopping dog attacks means more responsible owners. And more..


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My Collection Of Holy Statues My Uncle Made from 2023-01-20T11:45

PJ talks to Lilian Courtney who has a collection of holy statues made by her uncle but her real passion is china cups.


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I Collect Military Vehicles And Make Money From It! from 2023-01-20T11:45

Joe tells PJ about his collection of World War 2 vehicles that are now used in films and he makes money from it!


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2022-05-03 Changes to bus services, Bad news for Owenacurra, Katie Taylor is a superstar & more from 2022-05-03T13:51:53

Major changes to bus services from Patricks Quay - Coach stops are gone from the end of May... Bad news for Owenacurra residents as the Minister for Mental Health refuses to intervene with HSE.....

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PODCAST EXTRA - Donovan On Loving Cork & Everyman May 29th from 2022-05-03T10:55

Music legend Donovan loves Cork so much he lives here he tells PJ. They chat about his honorary Corkman award and his Everyman show May 29th.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Needs Joined Up Bus Services from 2022-05-03T10:55

Damien Long tells PJ we need busses for concerts like Ed Sheeran and we badly need to let private operators use the Bus Office or have another coach station for them, especially as Patrick's Quay i...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Girl Who Had A Crush On Me Was Beaten To Death from 2022-05-03T10:55

Beyrl Ohas tells PJ about the horrific hate that led her to flee Ireland and how she is keen to help all victims of hate now.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Frontline Workers Need Some Self-Care from 2022-05-03T10:55

Dr Maeve Hurley talks to PJ about a May 24th seminar to help frontliners reconnect with the heart after all the care, worry and trauma they have been through during the Pandemic and from cutback...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Owenacurra Letter To Taoiseach Plus Reaction To Minister Butler from 2022-05-03T10:55

PJ talks to Owenacurra Mental Health Centre residents and families about why they handed in a letter to the Taoiseach on Friday He also gets reaction from Cllr Liam Quaide on Minister Butler’s stat...

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2022-04-29 Ed Sheeran Owns It By The River, My Seatbelt Injured Me, Work Wellbeing, Imelda & More... from 2022-04-29T11:37:29

Ed Sheeran owns it by the river south of the border. Seatbelts need to be designed for women and be more inclusive says Maria. Triple 8 is the ticket to work and life wellbeing. We catch up with Im...

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PODCAST EXTRA - PJ's Snookerfest With Aaron Hill & Sean Murphy from 2022-04-29T10:58:08

PJ loves snooker so it's just as well Cork has the best players! Aaron Hill and Sean Murphy chat with him.


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Imelda is so excited she's in the Cork Opera House May 9th and 10th she tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - My Seatbelt Injured Me Let's Change That from 2022-04-29T10:50

Maria suffered terrible injuries in a car accident simply because car seatbelts are designed for young men. Changing that would cost less than €1 per belt she tells PJ.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ed Sheeran Owns It By The River South Of The Border from 2022-04-29T10:50

The 96FM news crew, Street Fleet and Cork's Lord Mayor tell PJ sheerioforlife is a Bad Habit they can get with.


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2022-04-28 Ed-mania hits Cork, Paul Dingivan on life after losing Julie, Votes for 16 year olds & more from 2022-04-28T13:39:43

Ed mania hits Cork - all the information you need to get to and from Leesides first big gig in three years.. "I still message her on facebook" - Paul Dingivan on trying to rebuild his life after lo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Santina Cawley Trial Michael Cawley Testimony from 2022-04-28T10:50

PJ talks to the Independent's Ralph Riegel on what he heard in court, Wednesday, as Michael Cawley gave evidence.


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PODCAST EXTRA - All The Ed Gig Information You Need from 2022-04-28T10:50

Mairead Twohig from the 96 Newsroom gives PJ a thorough roundup of info you need heading to the Ed Sheeran concerts. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Voting At 16? from 2022-04-28T10:50

PJ talks to Orna, a 16 year old researcher into politics for teens and Julie Ahern, Childrens Rights Alliance about giving 16 year olds the vote. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Jack Lynch Tunnel Travel Chaos Caused By New Sensors from 2022-04-27T10:50

New stricter height sensors have caused the travel chaos with trucks stuck unable to enter JLT Joe O'Shea of corkbeo.ie te...

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PODCAST EXTRA - We Used Lockdown To Show Our Kids The World from 2022-04-27T10:50

Aideen & Danny McAuliffe took time off their Centre Stage School and physio businesses during Lockdown to take kids Lucyanne , Ruadhán and Amelia to the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico,...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Arthritis Hit Me Young And People Don't Understand from 2022-04-27T10:50

PJ speaks to Claudia and Lisa who live with arthritis and want people to understand and show compassion for their invisible illness.


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2022-04-26 Passport problems get worse, My new hip is a week old, The Saccone Jolys delete their videos & more from 2022-04-26T13:46:40

The passport problem is getting worse - we’re now hearing of people having to miss out on precious family trips..Tori had a hip replacement last week - she’s only in her 40’s but says she’s livi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Aren't Talented Girls Labelled "Gifted"? from 2022-04-26T10:50

80% of kids labelled "gifted" are boys. And that is because the girls are not naughty enough to register Dr Colm O'Reilly tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Dark Side Of Work Socializing from 2022-04-26T10:50

A lot of socializing at work is never documented and it can have a dark side. Ian MacRae tells PJ his new book "Dark Social" is about the need to measure and control it.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Vloggers Saccone Jolys Delete Every YouTube Video To Allow Kids Curate Their Own Story from 2022-04-26T10:50

Jonathan Saccone Joly tells PJ he wants his kids to tell their own story and what was right at one point in time may not be right for now. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Passport Delays Bad, Maybe Getting Worse? from 2022-04-26T10:50

Stephanie's family organized a family trip to celebrate her 30th Birthday. But her baby is waiting since Mar 5th for a passport when Stephanie found out about the trip. She can't leave her 6 month ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - New Supports For Some Families With Kids In Hospital from 2022-04-26T10:50

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced more help for some families with kids in hospital. Colm Burke TD explains more to PJ Coogan


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Tori suffered from devastating chronic pain from arthritis but was told nothing would happen for 4 years. She tells PJ the story of how things turned around and now has a new hip!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Harrowing Prosecution Statement In Santina Cawley Murder Trial from 2022-04-26T10:50

An upsetting opening statement on what happened little Santina on the night she died was heard by the court 96FM's Mairead Twohig tells PJ. 


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2022-04-25 Hospital appointments cancelled repeatedly, Paul's kidney transplant story, Ed Sheeran fever about to hit Cork & more from 2022-04-25T13:39:58

Hospital appointments cancelled as waiting lists get longer - can anything fix our broken health service?...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Una Butler & Una Ring, Two Cork Women Trying To Change Ireland For The Better from 2022-04-22T10:50

PJ talks to Una Butler who has been working on getting families the right to have input into a family member's mental health treatment and to Una Ring who wants to end stalking. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - "Always Hope" Claire's Message Overcoming Cancer from 2022-04-22T10:50

Claire Hayden posts on Instagram to give a bright positive message for others living with cancer she tells PJ as we catch up on her life since her single Piece By Piece

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PODCAST EXTRA - Earth Day Gardening For Wildlife from 2022-04-22T10:50

Investing In Our Planet For World Earth Day can be as simple as a few changes in the garden, Bernie Connolly of Cork Environmental Forum tells PJ


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PODCAST EXTRA - Earth Day Farmers Changing Crops from 2022-04-22T10:50



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PODCAST EXTRA - Regulate Dog Breeding To End Bulldog & Pug Suffering from 2022-04-22T10:50

John Carmody, Animal Rights Campaigner, says so much is wrong with dog breeding and welcomes campaign to stop the breeding that leaves bulldogs gasping for air. PJ also talks to Máire O’Sullivan fr...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Earth Day Make Your Own Soap! from 2022-04-22T10:50

PJ talks to Reham from soapandmore.ie who runs workshops on making soap that does not have the chemical load of big brands. 


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2022-04-21 Why are Carers forgotten?, What will BusConnect bring to Cork, a life investigating scams & more from 2022-04-21T13:42:26

Julie Ann cares for her autistic son. She's deaf and in constant pain - and asks "why are carers forgotten"?... Cork's new BusConnect - what exactly is involved? .. a life in fraud - Willie has see...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Feng Shui Not Just A Tidy Room! from 2022-04-21T10:50

PJ hears about why Feng Shui brings a peaceful mind by purposely designing rooms for life from Dervilla Griffin of Feng Shui Matters


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PODCAST EXTRA - How Do I Get To Be More Creative? from 2022-04-21T10:50

We all want to be more creative but how do you nurture and grow your creativity skills PJ asks Una Buckley of Blossom4Life


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PODCAST EXTRA - Looking Forward To Ballydejob Jazz With Karen Underwood & Levis Corner House from 2022-04-20T11:09:19

May Bank Holiday sees the return of the Ballydehob Jazz and PJ takes a look forward with Karen and the gang from Levis


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PODCAST EXTRA - Online Mental Health Help When It's Not Easy To Talk from 2022-04-20T10:55

Fiona Corcoran learns about online help from Fiona O'Malley of turn2me.ie because talking to someone isn't always easy when you need help


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PODCAST EXTRA - I Thought I Had To Do Everything Then I Had Burnout from 2022-04-20T10:55

Niamh Byrne had to do well in exams, had to get a good job, had to impress in the new job, then her face froze, literally. She talks to PJ about the danger of burnout.


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PJ talks to Kate Ryan of flavour.ie about the best ways to learn including guided walks and trails.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Is Netflix Getting Too Expensive For People? from 2022-04-20T10:51:20

Netflix lost a quarter of its valuation overnight after lower than expected subscriber figures. PJ and Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor at the Irish Indo, ask if people are just finding subscriptions to...

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2022-04-19 Ciaras narrow escape, Parents preparing to make a FUSS, Could you foster a child & more from 2022-04-19T13:26:05

"Seconds later I’d have been right in its path" - Ciara had a narrow escape when a car flipped in Blarney St... "We've had enough".. parents of children with additional needs are planning to mak...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Big Foster Care Parents Shortage But People Have So Many Questions from 2022-04-19T10:50

Ireland needs more foster care parents but people are intimidated by the process. PJ puts listener questions to Suzanne Pelican Kelly , Principal Social Worker in the Fostering Resource Unit <...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Richie Sadlier Says "Let's Talk" About Sex from 2022-04-19T10:50

Richie says even in the 2020s, huge numbers of boys don't get to talk about sex and love to their families. He tells PJ he wrote a book to make it easier.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Overwork Hell Pushes Hospital Doctors To The Brink from 2022-04-19T10:50

PJ talks to Aidan Coffey of the IMO NCHD Committee about Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors getting so tired that industrial action is looming 


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PODCAST EXTRA - What Are The Wedding Trends of 2022 & Beyond from 2022-04-19T10:50

PJ asks Sandra Looney of To Have And To Hold about the wedding trends coming up this year


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PODCAST EXTRA - Intuitive Eating, No Emotion No Morality Just Fuel And Fun! from 2022-04-19T10:50

Having hangups about food can lead you down the path you are trying to avoid. PJ hears from Sinead Crow of Intuitive Eating Ireland about a healthier way. 


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PJ talks to Rebecca about F.U.S.S. (Families Unite for Services and Support) a group fed up with their kids not getting the help they need for special needs since Progressing Disability was laun...

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2022-04-15 Homelessness at Easter, Kiev to Cork a students journey, Axe throwing in Cork & More from 2022-04-15T13:43:34

Catriona Twomey calls out the government for homeless suffering over Easter. Ukrainian journalism students travel from Kiev to Cork. Easter treat recipes from Cinnamon Cottage. The Titanic movie is...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Don't date home with these trends from 2022-04-15T11:02:44

What furniture dates a home are lace curtains making a come back Maura Mackey interior designer gives her tips on what to avoid





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Fiona spoke with Midleton man Micheal Crowley about the new ITV show Romeo And Duet, presented by Oti Mabuse starting on Sat. He will be a part of it too, listen in and hear more.


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Titanic Movie is 25 this year on the 110th anniversary of the sinking from 2022-04-15T10:36:38

LISTEN BACK: Cameron’s Titanic hits 25th Anniversary milestone this year film critic Andy McCarroll discusses the movie on the day the Titanic sank 110 years ago




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PODCAST EXTRA - Easter Treats and Recipes from Ali Crowley Chef Cinnamon Cottage from 2022-04-15T09:20:09

Easter treats  Head Chef Ali Crowley of Cinnamon Cottage talks about the tasty delights eaten around Easter time.


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PODCAST EXTRA - In my own words: from Kiev to Cork from 2022-04-15T09:08:20

Woken by explosions, Alisa Salenko Journalism Student from Kiev chats about her experience of leaving Ukraine and coming to Cork




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2022-04-14 Cork Man dead in Spain, Owenacurra Center, Standing up for Myself, Loaded Burgers and more from 2022-04-14T13:16:18

Cork man found dead on Spanish beach, The fight to keep Owenacurra center open continues, Diagnosed with autism at 37 using experience to make transition for children and teens easier, Reflecting o...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Questions To Ask Yourself When Reflecting On Your Career from 2022-04-14T11:04:27

The pandemic has allowed people to question their careers, HR specialist Caoimhe Bourke discusses what direction some people may take.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Prolonged grief disorder: ‘Everybody’s grief is debilitating in the early days from 2022-04-14T10:10:46

Liz Gleeson, a psychotherapist who specialises in the field of loss, explains.‘Everybody’s grief is debilitating in the early days – for some the volume does not go down’


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PODCAST EXTRA - Standing up for myself a book for neurodivergent kids from 2022-04-14T09:31:03

Diagnosed with #autism at 37, Evaleen Whelton speaks about her book Standing up for myself which empowers neurodivergent children


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2022-04-13 The Kinahans among America's most Wanted, Make sure of your Holiday Insurance, what's in a handbag and more from 2022-04-13T13:54:28

The Kinihans are among Americas most wanted - but how did they get so powerful? Crimewriter Stephen Breen tells us the fascinating story.. Can’t wait to get back to the sunshine this Summer...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Stop Your Heating Oil Being Stolen from 2022-04-13T10:50

With a wave of heating oil thefts striking Cork homes and businesses, PJ asks for some tips from Stephen Heffernan of Serima Security consultants.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Helping Cancer Connect Drive Patients To Treatment Is So Fulfilling from 2022-04-13T10:50

PJ talks to Adrian who drives cancer patients to get their treatment and he says it's rewarding and the craic is great. He also chats to Helen O’Driscoll who tells him more about the organization. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Careful With The Online Travel Agents! from 2022-04-13T10:50

The traditional travel agent gives you a lot of protection PJ hears from Sinead Ryan


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Do People Judge Family Size from 2022-04-13T10:50

PJ talks to Jen Hogan, parenting journalist, about why people pass comment on family size and why it's never done to dad.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Lisa's House Gutted By Fire That Killed Their 7 Dogs from 2022-04-13T10:50

PJ talks to Lisa about the fire in Wilton's Westbury Estate that tragically killed their 2 dogs and a litter of puppies as well.

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2022-04-12 A crisis at Cork Fire Brigade, Vitamin B12 deficiency, A movie studio for West Cork & more from 2022-04-12T13:46:28

If you call 999 this Easter , will Cork Fire Brigade be able to get to you? Why have firefighters voted for industrial action?.. If you’re feeling rotten - could it be a lack of vitamin B12 ?.. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Are Rent Pressure Laws Working & Why Do We Still Have Soaring Rents from 2022-04-12T10:50

PJ talks to Conor O'Toole, of the ESRI about their research into rent and laws.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Harbour View Road Residents Plan Protests Over Road Safety from 2022-04-12T10:50

PJ hears that residents are fed up with the lack of progress on road safety and are planning protests from Don O'Sullivan


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PODCAST EXTRA - Dad Was Fixing Up The House But Now He's Battling Cancer from 2022-04-12T10:50

Caoimhe Mulroy's dad Peter is well known around Ballincollig as a milkman. He wanted to fix up his house as he went along but now as he's battling terminal cancer, he needs help!

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PODCAST EXTRA - Artists Can Now Apply For Basic Income from 2022-04-12T10:50

Will this see a massive change for Ireland and Arts going forward, PJ asks Matt McGranahan of the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland


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PODCAST EXTRA - Friends, The Musical Parody Comes To Cork from 2022-04-12T10:50

PJ talks to Jonathan Walker Gilland who plays Gunther in The Everyman Apr 26th-30th


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PODCAST EXTRA - Keith Barry Hacks PJ's Brain! from 2022-04-11T10:50

PJ's a man of science but somehow Keith Barry gets the better of him in studio! 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Could Bargain Hunting Make You A Victim Of Food Fraud? from 2022-04-11T10:50

With the inflation surge, everyone wants to save a little. PJ asks John Coady of the Food Safety Authority are “past their best” foods being repackaged and sold?



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PODCAST EXTRA - I Badly Need Home Carers But The People To Do It Can't Get Visas from 2022-04-11T10:50

Catherine says after a lot of red tape she has discovered why badly needed carers cannot get visas and she's not happy.


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2022-04-08 Lord Mayor On How Cork Welcomes Ukrainians, Starlings In The Attic, Alphabet Mafia & More... from 2022-04-08T11:41:47

PJ talks to the Lord Mayor as Cork gets ready for war refugees. This time of year starlings pop up in attics throughout Cork, we have some tips from Jim Wilson. Sinead Huggins-Young on how the term...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Alphabet Mafia & LGBT+ In Rural Areas from 2022-04-08T11:03:09

"Alphabet Mafia" is a term of LGBT+ derision that has been claimed by them in pride film maker Sinead Huggins-Young explains to PJ as they talk about the unique difficulties suffered by LGBT+ peopl...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 65 Roses Day For Cystic Fibrosis Patients In Ireland AND Ukraine from 2022-04-08T11:03:06

PJ talks to Pamela about 65 Roses day and how advanceds in science mean she has been sick twice with COVID-19 but is in good health!

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PODCAST EXTRA - Starlings In The Attic from 2022-04-08T11:02:59

It's that time of year again and PJ asks Jim Wilson how to deal with starlings in your attic. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Lord Mayor On Cork's Welcome For Ukraine Refugees from 2022-04-08T11:02:57

Lord Mayor Cllr Colm Kelleher talks to PJ about Cork's preps for war refugees following the visit to the city yesterday by the Ukraine Ambassador Gerasko Larysa


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PODCAST EXTRA - Get A Job As A Farmer In The Middle Of The City! from 2022-04-07T11:02:15

PJ talks to Brian McCarthy now hiring for farming work in his Rooftop Garden


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PODCAST EXTRA - Crime Victims Need Compensation from 2022-04-07T11:02:12

Crime victims need financial help with everything from dental bills to forensic cleanups. PJ talks to Rebecca Coen of The Law Reform Commission

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mighty Radio Broadcasts & Road Trips from 2022-04-07T11:02:10

"All Along The Echo" is a novel of mighty radio broadcasts, road trips across Ireland and the  glorious static of modern existence. Danny Denton talks to PJ about a book that was part-inspi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Prof Luke O'Neill On Seeing Ukrainian Refugee Suffering Firsthand from 2022-04-07T11:02:06

Luke talks to PJ about his trip to see the work of Depaul, one of the few agencies with in situ operations in #Ukraine to get vital food aid to thousands of people in cities under siege and into ne...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ellen Updates PJ On Reality Of Being Homeless from 2022-04-07T11:02:03

We spoke to Ellen when she was on Edel House. She's moved on but things are tough and she tells PJ about the strain of being a statistic in Ireland's Housing Crisis


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PODCAST EXTRA - Childcare Providers Fleeing Sector Disappointed At Govt Plan from 2022-04-06T11:04:56

PJ talks to Elaine Dunne Federation Early Childhood Providers and 3 Cork women who work as providers about why a new plan to fund them may instead drive them out of the work they love.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Patrick Horgan On Hurling eAcademy from 2022-04-06T11:04:53

PJ talks to Hoggy about how hurling stays relevant to kids with a new eAcademy for 5-16 year olds.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Arthritis? Get Active! from 2022-04-06T11:04:49

Moving helps arthritis even when you might try to avoid it PJ hears from Peter of Arthritis Ireland 

arthritisireland.ie



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PODCAST EXTRA - My 17 Year Old Daughter Is In A Dark Room Not Eating 7 Days And Needs Help from 2022-04-06T11:04:46

Martina talks to PJ about why she needs more help from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and why she is scared for her




from 2022-04-06T11:04:43

Katie explains to PJ why she was disgusted after attending the first ‘Minister & Families Disability Services Forum’ in Cork last night. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Susan Died Of Bowel Cancer At Just 35 Now Her John Paul Wants Earlier Screening from 2022-04-06T11:04:39

John Paul Ricken lost his wife to bowel cancer at the young age of 35. He tells PJ he is doing everything he can to warn people it is not just an illness for those in their 60s. 


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2022-04-05 Crisis in Early Education, Bob Flavins motoring tips, Neil Delamere live in studio & more from 2022-04-05T14:24:29

Early education - why are some providers warning they can’t afford to stay open? Cutting the cost of motoring - Tiktok star Bob Flavin says VAT simply has to come down to save jobs..Comedian N...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Neil Delamere Live In Studio from 2022-04-05T10:45

PJ talks to funnyman Neil Delamere, who appears at the Cork Opera House on April 28th





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PODCAST EXTRA - Schoolchildren Being Deepfaked Into Explicit Pictures from 2022-04-05T10:45

PJ talks to Sgt Michael Walsh about the danger of school kids being blackmailed by both bullies and criminals who "deepfake" their faces into explicit images. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork World Book Fest from 2022-04-04T11:19:17

PJ talking with Patricia Looney Snr Exec Librarian Cork City Libraries on Corks World Book Fest taking place April 20th


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PODCAST EXTRA - Hello How Are You? Campaign from 2022-04-04T11:04:42

PJ speaks with Jo Donohoe Mental Health Promotion Manager with Mental Health Ireland and the National lead on the Hello, How Are You? Campaign.Which is a campaign encouraging the nation to Say H...

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PODCAST EXTRA - What are the key issues affecting Autistic people and their families in 2022 from 2022-04-04T10:51:24

PJ chats with Adam Harris CEO of As I Am on Autism Awareness Month and issues affecting Autistic people.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Pocket Money, How Much And How It Helps from 2022-04-01T10:52:51

PJ has a rake of questions for Catherine Hallissey, child psychologist, like how much, for chores only and should you make them save? 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Dervla Burke O’Connor From Crystal Swing Quit To Fight For Her Son With Autism from 2022-04-01T10:52:46

Dervla's son Paul is non-verbal and lives with autism. The struggle is real she tells PJ and she will take it right to the top. 


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2022-03-31 Cold and hungry after fleeing the war, Counsellors demand HSE recognition, Good weather causing bad air & more.. from 2022-03-31T14:07:46

"Women and children, freezing cold and we have no food for them" - a distressing live update from Poznan...Ever wondered why counselling and therapy is mostly provided by charities? We may have ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Good News For Kids With Autism In Ballincollig from 2022-03-31T10:45

Le Chéile Ballincollig have offered Secondary Autism Class places for next September and Katie tells PJ she is delighted for her Charlie but until there is a place for every kid the work isn't fini...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Yvonne Costelloe Psychic from 2022-03-31T10:45

PJ talks to Yvonne about being an empath and developing into areas like Laws of Attraction and Keylontic Science in advance of her appearing at Psychic & Holistic Fair, Carrigaline Court Hotel ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Is My CCTV Camera Doorbell Illegal? from 2022-03-31T10:45

Thieving is on the rise and camera doorbells seem to be a great idea but there is a potential to be sued for a fortune! PJ talks to Daragh O'Brien, MD of Castlebridge, who has written a research pa...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Is Mental Health Subcontracted To Charities? from 2022-03-31T10:45

PJ talks to Karen Murphy of Therapists4Change who says waiting lists for Mental Health Services are growing while counselors cannot find real jobs.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork City Air Quality Poor from 2022-03-31T10:45

Yesterday "Sensitive Groups" were told to consider reducing intense outdoor activities in Cork because of air quality. PJ asks Prof John Wenger what is going on


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PODCAST EXTRA - We Lost Out Rejecting America's Cup from 2022-03-29T10:45

What a lost opportunity Michael McCarthy, formerly of the Port Of Cork, tells PJ Coogan


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PODCAST EXTRA - I Quit My Job Over Childcare from 2022-03-29T10:45

Victoria moved to West Cork on her second maternity leave but had to quit over childcare she tells PJ Coogan 


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PODCAST EXTRA - My Workers Can't Get Visas And I May Close from 2022-03-29T10:45

Catherine urgently needs her workers to have visas to work as carers. But bureaucracy means they may have to leave and the people they care for will be devastated.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Just 1% of Travellers Go To College Let's Change That from 2022-03-28T10:58:21

PJ talks to Breda Hogan, cofounder of the Traveller Graduate Network which will provide personal success stories and support to Travellers looking at education. 


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PODCAST EXTRA Drunk Me Orders Vodka At 4am Sober Me Stops Coffee At 2pm from 2022-03-28T10:45

PJ talks to Terry McGinn (Instagram @Terri_me_and_my_3] about why she stopped Wine O'Clock 

(Book mentioned is The Sober Girl Society Handbook by Millie Gooch ISBN1787634124)


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PODCAST EXTRA - Hugs For Humanity from 2022-03-25T12:09:25

Kim tells PJ how to share the love and compassion to all in our crazy and stressful world. 

Hugs For Humanity Cork Sat Mar 26th Outside BT Patrick St from 11am 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Mothers Day Recipes from 2022-03-25T12:09:17

Meeran Manzoor of the Blue Haven Collection has some delish Mother's Day ideas for PJ Coogan 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Proud Aideen Mullins Representing Ireland In Muay Thai At Just 15 from 2022-03-25T12:08:54

PJ catches up with incredible Aideen and learns a bit about Muay Thai too and even talks to mum!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Ukraine Couple Fled 2k Miles From War Robbed Of Everything from 2022-03-25T12:07:24

Anass and his wife Olena fled the war in Ukraine and packed everything into a car but had all they took with them robbed by a thief. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Life Centre's Don O'Leary Joins Ukraine Relief from 2022-03-25T12:07:19

PJ talks to Don O'Leary after deciding that young people needed to see adults take a stand for the suffering in Ukraine.




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2022-03-24 When depression strikes.. Why Cork needs the Americas Cup.. unusual baby names & more from 2022-03-24T15:05:03

What does it feel like when depression hits - Sharon describes it and we can all learn from her words...The Americas Cup - an event that supporters say Cork cannot afford to miss..What’s in a na...

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2022-03-15 I can't evict my tenant but I live in a van, Are baby-walkers damaging the smallie, Good weather for the long weekend & more from 2022-03-24T14:54:03

Marcus’s tenants refuse to pay rent, while he lives in his van because he can’t evict them - how is that fair?.. Baby walkers are fun and very cute - but could they be doing more harm than good?...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Purple Day Making Living With Epilepsy Better from 2022-03-24T11:55

Julia tells PJ about her epilepsy journey and how to help someone having an epileptic incident in advance of Purple Day.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Crack Down On Drug Debt Intimidation Says SF Thomas Gould from 2022-03-24T11:55

Thomas Gould SF Cork North Central says he is getting contacted on a weekly basis by families intimidated by drug gangs from family member debts.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cobh Campaigns For America's Cup from 2022-03-24T11:55

Mar 31st is the deadline for government decision on asking to host the event and Michael Horgan of Green Rebel Marine and John Gately of the Commodore tell PJ they are disappointed with progre...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sharon Says Time To Open Up About Mental Health from 2022-03-24T11:55

Sharon talks to PJ about the need for frank discussion about mental health. 


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2022-03-23 Saving money as prices rocket.. A song for our school.. how Maths broke the language barrier & more from 2022-03-23T14:49:14

As prices rocket - is the technology in your hand or at home costing a lot more than it needs to?.. Six years on - students write a song to demand their long overdue school.. How a maths class brok...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Slash Those Streaming TV & Mobile Bills from 2022-03-23T11:45

Adrian Weckler Tech Editor with the Indo has great tips to slash costs as inflation bites.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Maths Unites From Arabia To India To Africa from 2022-03-23T11:45

PJ hears the massive debt modern science owes to Africa/India/Arabia where proper maths first developed from Diarmuid McCarthy of tacitmaths.ie on World Maths Day


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PODCAST EXTRA - From Engineering The Pole To Dancing With It! from 2022-03-23T11:45

PJ talks to Jenny Schmiedel, an engineer with a sideline in pole dancing. 

@em_pole_fitness on Instagram



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2022-03-22 My dog was killed - have I any rights?, Ukranian refugee Lilya is settling in, No panic despite high Covid case numbers & more from 2022-03-22T14:21

If my dog is attacked and killed by another dog - what does the law say? Surely I have some comeback?...Ukrainian refugee Lilya is settling in - and her two children started school today......

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PODCAST EXTRA - My Family's Favorite Savaged And Had To Be Put Down from 2022-03-22T11:45

PJ talks to Fergus who explains the devastation after his dog was savaged and had to be put down. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Suicidal But Sent Home from 2022-03-22T11:45

PJ talks to Christina about the lack of help for her when she was suicidal but sent home because there was no place for her to go. 

NEED HELP? Samaritans on 116 123 or contact your GP...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Rodrigo Never Gives Up Beating Cancer To Teaching Jiu-Jitsu from 2022-03-22T11:45

PJ catches up with Brazilian Rodrigo, owner of Riders Jiu-Jitsu school in Blackpool to hear how he repeatedly beat cancer to prosper in Cork. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Boosting Bravery For Women In The Workplace from 2022-03-22T11:45

PJ talks to Susan Collins Duggan about ways to boost confidence in the workplace, especially if you have been doing WFH for two years. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Air Travel 100ml Liquid Rule On The Way Out? from 2022-03-22T11:45

Shannon Airport ends the ban on carry on liquids in place since 2006. Will everywhere follow suit, PJ asks travel journalist Eoghan Corry





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PODCAST EXTRA - Brendan Grace's Daughter Wants To Find Cork Couple In Special Galway Photo from 2022-03-21T11:45

Melanie writes "My name is Melanie Gillespie and I live in Boston, from Dublin originally (for me sins ). Back in July ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - I Never Even Met A Ukrainian Before But I Had To Help from 2022-03-21T11:45

Conor Slattery tells PJ he never even met a Ukrainian person before but when he saw a Facebook post about a family needing a spin he had to help and during the spin he learned about the reality of ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Help For Giving & Receiving Sex Education from 2022-03-21T11:45

Grace Alice O'Shea talks to PJ Coogan about "Sex Educated" which is a one-stop guide to providing sex education that is positive, inclusive, thoughtful and without shame. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - I Dropped My Keys, And Someone Nearly Died from 2022-03-21T11:45

Lisa Nolan, from Aslan Coaching worked as a nurse, when an unintended error almost resulted in serious harm to her patient.  She talks to PJ about that experience, blame culture and how a...

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2022-03-16 Gas Price Surge, 5 Year Old Emma Sophia Does It Again, Irish Food, NY Irish, Irish-isms & More... from 2022-03-16T12:36:40

BGE prices soar, will the others follow? 5 year old Emma Sophia has a follow up to Danny Boy. We talk Irish food with Catherine Ross Murphy, Irish in NY with The Gabby Cabby and Irish-isms with Tik...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Bord Gáis Energy Price Hike from 2022-03-16T12:34:14

PJ talks to Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent about the massive price hikes from BGE, whether others will follow and when the others might follow suit.


from 2022-03-16T12:25:26

Tik-Tokker Steph, @half_thirty gives out to PJ about things that confuse her about the way we be talkin', like


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PODCAST EXTRA - Gabby Cabby On Mar 17th Stateside from 2022-03-16T11:45

Peter Franklin The Gabby Cabby in NY talks to PJ about how the weekend will go in the US


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PODCAST EXTRA - 5 Year Old Emma Sophia With Another Paddy's Day Hit from 2022-03-16T11:45

Emma Sophia, so well known for her Danny Boy video drops her latest "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" on Apple, Spotify etc along with videos on Facebook, YouTube etc. PJ talks to her and mum, Mary<...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sarah's Renting Story from 2022-03-16T11:45



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PODCAST EXTRA - I Need My House Back But Tenants Won't Move from 2022-03-15T11:55

Marcus tells PJ that he now lives in a van as he cannot get tenants out of the house.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Polish People So Grateful To Cork For Ukraine Help from 2022-03-14T11:45

Catriona Twomey at the Polish border tells PJ the Polish are giving their all to help Ukrainians coming over the border and are so grateful for the supplies from Cork. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Skibbereen's Woodcock Smokery Sally Ferns Barnes Lifetime Achievement For Yum! from 2022-03-11T11:45

PJ talks to Sally Ferns Barnes about fish and food and her lifetime achievement award!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Stewart From Togher Wins Celebrant Award For Saying Goodbye To Boring Weddings from 2022-03-11T11:45

Stewart O'Sullivan from Togher has won the prestigious National Wedding Celebrant of the Year 2022 award for his Brighton & Hove based work. PJ catches up with him to find out why judges were i...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, On War Inflation And Shortages from 2022-03-11T09:59:36

PJ talks to Minister Coveney on the pain for listeners from shortages and price rises and government efforts to help. 

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2022-03-10 Petrol Watch - did prices come down? Confidence - what exactly is it? - From the 96FM Street Fleet to her own TV show & more from 2022-03-10T15:09:13

Well, did the price of fuel come down? Not according to our callers - Raising confident kids - you’ve got to let them take a fall sometimes, according to a top psychologist - From the 96FM stree...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Inflation Surge from 2022-03-10T11:45

PJ hears from Eugene Drennan of Irish Road Hauliers and Denis O'Callaghan ICSA about how oil costs will lead to soaring prices and shortages.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Anzhelika From Russia Helping Ukrainians from 2022-03-10T11:45

Anzhelika Samuilova is Russian. She tells PJ she does not support the Ukraine invasion and is using skills from her business, Time to Move Ireland, to help Ukrainians fleeing here to safety. <...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Watch Your Kidneys Catch Problems Early from 2022-03-10T11:45

Mark Vesey of the UCC Translational Medicine Society and Sheena McDonagh who got a kidney transplant both emphasize to PJ catching problems early is vital for a good life. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Are Some So Confident And I Am Not from 2022-03-10T11:45

PJ talks to Prof Ian Robertson and learns really neat real world tips

How Confidence Works: The New Science Of Self-belief by Ian Robertson ISBN: 9781787633728



from 2022-03-09T14:44:23

The government is cutting petrol prices tonight - but in a lot of garages they’ve gone up again in advance of that... Barra has taken in a family from Ukraine - why? "Because I can", he says... ...

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2022-03-08 Your Russian neighbour doesn't support this war, We could easily refurbish Owenacurra, celebrating International Womens Day & more from 2022-03-09T13:49:26

"Please don’t think your Russian neighbour supports this war" - Olga says she for one is distraught at what’s happening... "There is no need to close the Owenacurra Centre - whats really going o...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Taking In Refugees Don't Overthink It from 2022-03-09T11:45

Barra is well known from his Allfresh food business but PJ learns today about how he took in refugees. Barry tells him that it changes and enriches your life.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Seeing Ukraine Refugees At Border So Emotional Says West Cork Appeal from 2022-03-09T11:45

PJ hears seeing the huge numbers of refugees at the Ukraine/Poland border was very emotional as he talks to Kevin Twomey and Sandy Harrington of the West Cork Appeal


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PODCAST EXTRA - Liliya Makes It To Safety In Poland Out of Ukraine from 2022-03-08T11:45

Lilya is safe in Poland she tells PJ after help from Przemysław to get out of the war zone. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Health Committee Visit Cork Over Owenacurra Mental Health Centre from 2022-03-08T11:45

PJ met with members of the Health Committee who came to Cork as part of their look at the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre controversy. He also spoke to a relative of a person who uses Owenacurra...

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2022-03-07 Afraid for my friends in Ukraine, Vaccination staff leave City Hall, Cork's Inspirational women & more from 2022-03-07T15:28:18

"I need to get my Dad out of Ukraine" - Tatiyana is hoping the Red Cross can help.. "Thanks for all you’ve done" - vaccination staff leave Cork City Hall after 11 months...Who is Corks most insp...

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2022-03-07 My Dad is stuck in Ukraine, Vaccination staff leave City Hall, Cork's Inspirational women & more from 2022-03-07T15:18:05

"I need to get my Dad out of Ukraine" - Tatiyana is hoping the Red Cross can help.. "Thanks for all you’ve done" - vaccination staff leave Cork City Hall after 11 months...Who is Corks most insp...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Billy Kelleher On Massive Refugee Numbers At Polish Border from 2022-03-07T11:45

Billy Kelleher tells PJ about his visit to Poland & Lviv in Ukraine to see first hand the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Przemysław Is A Friend Indeed For Liliya Stuck In Ukraine from 2022-03-07T11:45

Przemysław met Liliya in 2007 and has not seen her since but his first thought when war broke out was to do everything to get her safe.


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PODCAST EXTRA - City Hall Vaccine Centre, A Job Well Done from 2022-03-07T11:45

As the historic City Hall COVID-19 Vaccine Centre closes down PJ talks to some of the staff as we salute them for a job well done


See from 2022-03-07T11:45

Tatyana's father is sick in Ukraine and she worries about him and she hopes he makes it to safety OK.


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2022-03-03 How to help Ukraine from Cork, Caring for your gut, Sophie Doyle Ryder & More from 2022-03-05T14:51:13

Many local Cork businesses are fundraising to help those displaced in Ukraine, The ISCC talks about IBD and caring for your gut and teen singer Sophie Doyle Ryder joins us to talk about playing at ...

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2022-03-04 Orphanage Fear In Ukraine, Obesity Is A Disease, Fishermen Call For Action & More... from 2022-03-04T12:51:29

PJ hears from Mykola who is trying to keep orphans safe in Ukraine. Ways to deal with obesity are becoming more medicine-driven. Fishermen are try trying to defend their way of life. And more... Listen

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PODCAST EXTRA - Party In The USA Made Me Famous from 2022-03-04T12:04

Brianna talks to PJ about how Party In The USA made her famous. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Orphans Hit Hardest In Ukraine from 2022-03-04T11:50

Mykola talks to PJ, in hiding in Ukraine, about his work to get orphans to safety from ongoing fighting.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Donna's Daughter Emily Kate's Rare Disease from 2022-03-03T14:00:24

Donna tells Fiona about her daughter Emily Kate's rare disease Type 1 narcolepsy and cataplexy which affects her sleep


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PODCAST EXTRA - Youghal Man Appointed Ukraine Consul in Ireland from 2022-03-03T11:11:17

Miceál O’Hurley was Commissioned by his Excellency Dr. Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister, to serve as Ukraine’s first Honorary Consul in Ireland.

O’Hurley, who lives w...

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2022-03-02 Vika makes it to Poland, Karina's extra charges from Ryanair, Good news for Kilbrittain & more from 2022-03-02T15:07:37

Vika got over the border with her friends and they’re now safe in Poland... Karina has also landed - laden down with socks and jammies from Penneys - but Ryanair caught her for €40 extra.. Good ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Christy From Search & Rescue Bringing Relief To Ukraine With Catriona From Penny Dinners from 2022-03-02T11:50

PJ talks to Christy about the big operation to bring goods to people in Ukraine along with Catriona from Penny Dinners. Christy is also looking for a van signwriter for his regular gig with Cork Ci...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Help For Women To Return To Workforce from 2022-03-01T12:00

PJ talks to Caroline Seacy about how Rejuvenate 2022 can help women return to the workforce.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Elena Is Worried About Her Mum In Ukraine from 2022-03-01T12:00

Elena's living here for 13 years but back home her mum is stuck in Ukraine and she is so worried now she tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Pancake Tips from 2022-03-01T12:00

Alex Petit, chef at Skibbereen's Liss Ard Estate has some nom tips for PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Help Patrycja, Aged 16, With Essentials For Ukraine from 2022-03-01T12:00

Patrycja tells PJ how to contribute to her collection of essentials going to the Ukraine. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Leonid, Aged 5, Got Cancer Then Had To Flee War from 2022-03-01T12:00

PJ talks to his mum and aunt and Michael Collins TD about the help he needs.


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2022-02-28 Cork reaches out to Ukraine, Telling children about the war,Caoimhin Kellehers star on the rise & more from 2022-02-28T14:51:37

The horrors of war - Corks connections to Ukraine - women trying to get out - men going home to defend their Country... How to tell your children about the war - they will ask questions - so how...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Fergal Keane Live From Ukraine from 2022-02-28T12:00

PJ talks to Fergal Keane live with a report from Ukraine


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PODCAST EXTRA - Crossy & The Batman! from 2022-02-25T12:02:25

FM104's Crossy was at the red carpet for The Batman was in the BFI IMAX last night with all the cast in attendance! He tells PJ all the goss.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Corkman Eoin Talks To PJ From Ukraine from 2022-02-25T11:55

Eoin talks to PJ about how life is for everyday people in the Ukraine since the Russian invasion.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Don't Be Invisible At Work from 2022-02-24T11:55

Sarah Gray of Sarah Gray coaching explains how to tread the line between boasting at work and making sure your boss knows your value. She has some LinkedIn tips for PJ. 



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PODCAST EXTRA Extreme Vomiting In Pregnancy From Hyperemesis Gravidarum from 2022-02-23T12:00

PJ follows up on a recent call on medication costs with a bit more on the condition talking to Dr. Caitlin Dean, a leading expert, and Nicola Awford of Hyperemesis Ireland

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PODCAST EXTRA - Jack Ellis UCC Student On Kidney Donation & His 5-A-Side Event from 2022-02-23T11:58:34

Jack Ellis UCC a 1st year arts student talks to PJ on living with kidney disease, the importance of donors, and how he's pitching in to help the Irish Kidney Association with a 5-a-side tou...

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PODCAST EXTRA Maura King On Her Late Son Conor King from 2022-02-23T09:51:50

Marua talks about Conor's love of nature, what gives her strength after such a terrible loss and calls for more protection against the kind of accident that tragically took Conor's life at a blo...

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2022-02-22 A man threatened my baby, I thought I was dying, Corks young entrepeneurs & more from 2022-02-22T14:50:20

Linda saw an elderly man threaten her baby - what would you do if that happened?.. "I thought I was dying before i met Dr Lambert" - Katie is in treatment for Lyme disease but its a slow process...

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PODCAST EXTRA - At 26, I Thought I'd Die Until I Found The Right Doctor from 2022-02-22T12:00

Katie tells PJ how she thought she was going to die until Dr Jack Lambert treated her Lyme Disease


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PODCAST EXTRA - He Asked My Toddler If She Wanted A Dig! from 2022-02-22T12:00

Linda tells PJ a man came up to her 19 month old daughter and asked if she wanted a dig.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Help Find My Daughter's Horsebox from 2022-02-22T12:00

PJ talks to James, about a missing horsebox important for his daughter who lives with ADHD and says once he gets it back there will be no comeback.


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2022-02-21 Homework Blues, renewing a Drivers Licence, Roy has to emigrate & more from 2022-02-21T14:31:39

Should homework be cancelled to give mammy a break - she has enough to be doing, says Ingrid...Why do you have to have a Public Service card to get a Driving Licence - and why doesn’t the office...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Help! How Do I Get Rid Of Ants??? from 2022-02-21T12:01:12

Susan tells PJ she's tried everything but nothing works to shift the ants. Have you any tips?


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Tina says the hell of hyperemesis is bad enough but the treatment is so expensive too! 


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2022-02-17 Passport Blunders, A Nice Girl With An Extreme Hobby, Hassled On The Home From Work & More... from 2022-02-17T12:55:57

Goodwin will not make it home to his father's anniversary because of Passport chaos. A PR professional by day does competitive weightlifting off the clock. Getting hassled on the way home from work...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Work With The Moon For Self-Care & Success from 2022-02-17T12:00:45

The moon is a force of nature Fiona hears from life and embodiment coach Rachel Francis, who has tips on working with it.


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PODCAST EXTRA - I Will Miss My Father's Anniversary Over Passport Trouble from 2022-02-17T12:00:22

Goodwin is going to miss the family gathering for the anniversary of his father's death. The passport office is looking for documents an immigration officer says do not exist. 


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2022-02-16 Staying safe - it's exhausting, says Insta star Kyla.. Catriona will go Climbing with Charlie.. the Anna Delvey story & more from 2022-02-16T14:35:11

Insta star Kyla Cobbler says as a woman, trying to stay safe is now at the point where it’s exhausting… Caitriona Twomey and the Penny Dinners crew will be climbing with Charlie on April 2nd... ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Farmers' Protests Not Helping Much! from 2022-02-16T12:00:27

Denis O'Callaghan, farm and mental health activist,says protest is an important right but he thinks there are better ways to give farmers a fair deal than blockading shopping centres. 
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PODCAST EXTRA - Penny Dinners Wants The 96 Army To Climb With Charlie from 2022-02-16T12:00:12

Wow, just wow! so many activities being organized for Apr 2nd all over the place from Patrick's Hill to up a mountain! So check in and see how you can help Catriona Twomey give a taster to PJ. O...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Kyla From Ballincollig's Thanks Homeless Man For Being A Bystander from 2022-02-16T12:00:12

PJ talks to Kyla, the Instagram comedian from Ballincollig, about a nasty incident where a homeless man was a bystander


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PODCAST EXTRA - Petrol Price Got You Down? Go Gas! from 2022-02-16T12:00:07

William called PJ to say that with petrol (or diesel) now €600 a year dearer, you can slash prices by converting a vehicle to gas. 


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2022-02-15 Garys reality of life on the streets... Worried about my Mum in Ukraine... I can't even eat a salad & more from 2022-02-15T15:01:39

Sometimes, on the streets, says Gary, your addiction is the only thing you have left that you actually own... I’m desperately worried for my mum who lives alone in Ukraine... I can't even eat a ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Amanda Can't Even Eat A Salad from 2022-02-15T12:00:55

When Amanda heard a listener say he had methemoglobinemia she contacted us to say she never thought another person in Cork lives with it. She works hard but has to be so careful. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Tetyana Fears For Mum In Ukraine from 2022-02-15T12:00:39

Tetyana tells PJ that the buildup on Ukraine's border is a worry but she does not quite trust global media saying an invasion is inevitable.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Working But Homeless 15 years from 2022-02-15T12:00:33

Gary works in a cafe but still hasn’t been able to secure a proper place to live after being homeless 15 years. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Scammed Twice! Cloned Numbers & Convincing Patter from 2022-02-15T12:00:14

Mags tells PJ convincing and sophisticated call center conmen are not easy to spot.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Inflation Tara & Michelle Are Still Worried from 2022-02-11T12:00:10

Tara and Michelle say they cannot see the government's package of inflation relief measures making too much change to their lives. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Nicole O'Brien "I Ended Up Paying For Everything!" from 2022-02-11T12:00:05

Nicole O’Brien, says love can be a expensive especially in Shoreditch! Hear about what's next after Wild Things We Do For Love on Netflix as well


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PODCAST EXTRA - Govt Inflation Package Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath from 2022-02-11T09:49:34

PJ and Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure, look at the new government package to ease inflation pressures. Is it enough? Particularly with soaring fuel? 


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POCAST EXTRA - Pregnant Women Should Get Gestational Diabetes Drugs from 2022-02-10T12:00:02

Laura Dowling, The Fabulous Pharmacist, asks why drugs for Gestational Diabetes aren't free. They were before and should be again she tells PJ Coogan



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PODCAST EXTRA - Adele And All The BRIT Awards News from 2022-02-09T12:00:33

PJ Talks to FM104's Crossy about last night's awards including what Adele was really saying!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Paul McCarthy Mental Health Gamechanging from 2022-02-08T12:00:27

PJ talks to Paul, mental health activist, about his mental health TikTok @hellomyfriendpmc and his tips for regenerating yourself.


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PODCAST EXTRA - OK To Struggle With Reopening (Two Norries Opera House) from 2022-02-07T12:00:23

Pat Falvey talks to PJ about not being OK with reopening and those still struggling from lockdown and other challenges.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Shortage of Big Brothers from 2022-02-07T12:00:02

Rachel from Foroige says their Big Brother/Big Sister program needs more Brothers, brah! That means you and she explains why there's lots of safeguards for all parties.




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2022-02-04 What To Do If A Loved One Goes Missing, Cork Treatment Breakthrough For Cancer, Corks Netflix Star & More.. from 2022-02-04T12:52:08

Catriona Twomey says time is vital if someone goes missing. A lithium treatment researched in Cork could help treat cancer. We talk to Cillian O’Sullivan about how to be a Netflix star. And more...

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PODCAST EXTRA - World Cancer Day & The New Treatment Trial For Oesophageal Cancer. from 2022-02-04T12:01:05

Prof Séamus O’Reilly tells PJ Coogan on how this years World Cancer Day is being marked. Breakthrough Cancer Research's Orla Dolan on the new treatment trial for Oesophageal  Cancer.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Wardrobe Reset from 2022-02-04T12:00:12

At times the clothes filling our wardrobe just cause confusion Breeda O’Connell tells PJ Coogan

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Corks own Cillian O' Sullivan tells PJ Coogan about starring in the new Netflix show In From The Cold.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Catríona Twomey From Penney Dinners Has Advice On Missing Persons from 2022-02-04T10:31:02

 Catriona Twomey From Penney Dinners tells PJ Coogan that how common it has become to come across a search for a missing person. She tells us what to do if a person belonging to you seems t...

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2022-02-03 The passport backlog... A shortage of GP's... Could coffee prevent cancer & more from 2022-02-03T14:23:17

If you need a new passport any time soon, travel experts say get your paperwork together and apply now - don’t wait... A shortage of GP’s - we need to train hundreds more, says a Cork doctor... ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Owenacurra Campaign Still Calling For Action from 2022-02-03T11:57:50

PJ talks to Cllr Liam Quaide who explains Owenacurra campaigners are not giving up.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Travel Business Angry With Passport Delays from 2022-02-03T11:57:26

As passport complaints reach unprecedented levels, PJ and Eoghan Corry travel commentator, talk about growing calls for a solution. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Stop Commenting On Weight from 2022-02-03T11:56:58

Comments about people gaining or losing pounds can trigger agony and despair Sarah Lyons, Body Coach, tells PJ Coogan


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PODCAST EXTRA - Childfree My Choice from 2022-02-03T11:56:14

Mary-Jane says the are more nosey questions for childfree women now because social media is a new avenue for probing. People need to mind their own business she tells PJ Coogan. 


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2022-02-02 Passports - why all the delays?.. Decision made on the Leaving Cert.. Pam and Tommy on Disney & more from 2022-02-02T14:24:28

Passports - some people get theirs in two days - others wait months - what’s going on?.. Decision made on the Leaving Cert - so who’s happy and who’s not?... Pam and Tommy are streaming on Disne...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why The Moon Travels from 2022-02-02T12:21:07

Oein DeBhairduin tells PJ about his new book rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Are We Fighting For Basic Rights For Our Children from 2022-02-02T12:14:40

Orla tells PJ that she keeps having to fight to get simple needs for her son Michael who has Hydrocephalus. Amanda Santry advocate for The Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Grou...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Should I Be Concerned About Teeth Grinding from 2022-02-01T13:28:37

Do you Grind your teeth? Should you be concerned? Dentist Eamonn Murphy who specialises in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders tell PJ all about the symptoms and treatments


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PODCAST EXTRA - Is Today The First Of Spring from 2022-02-01T13:20:38

Jessica is an Irish witch based in Limerick She practises traditional Irish Celtic witchcraft, which she describes as a “nature-based religious practice”. She tells PJ about St Brigid's Day an...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Roy Says Govt Must Help People Using Log Cabins from 2022-02-01T10:07:47

Roy Long, the popular dog trainer, has been driven to using a log cabin to try to beat the housing crisis. But that was just the start of his trouble. 


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Why does nothing ever change for kids with additional needs - all Katie wants is to go to school... After seeing off the Russians, can the fishermen of West Cork just run the country?.. The 12 y...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Will My Child Have A School Place from 2022-01-31T13:04:03

Annmarie tells PJ why she worries that her child won't have a secondary school place in a special needs school and Gillian is calling for a new special needs school in East Cork.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Are We All Resilient? from 2022-01-31T12:00:35

We need mental resilience and we all have it but harnessing it can be tricky. Lisa Nolan, Aslan Coaching, tells PJ Coogan that three pillars are key...


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PODCAST EXTRA - Let's Get A Planeload Of Michael Collins To Newcestown! from 2022-01-28T12:58:53

Niall O'Mahony from Newcestown Summer Festival explains why he wants bucket loads of people named Michael Collins to go to Newcestown for their festival starting Aug 14th. Searche "Newcestown festi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sing2 Is A "Triumph" from 2022-01-28T12:49:09

PJ and Crossy from FM104 talk about Sing 2, a great film for the weekend and Crossy has some clips from his catch-up with some of the stars.


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2022-01-28 LC School Profiling, Cake Changed My Life, The More Michael Collins The Merrier & More... from 2022-01-28T12:43:02

Students not happy with school profiling. How cake changed Izabella's life. Breaking the world record for ‘largest gathering of people named Michael Collins. And more...



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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Fishermen "Take On" The Russian Navy? from 2022-01-26T12:00:47

It's not quite taking them on, more looking for respect due Patrick Murphy of the Irish South & West Fish Producers Organisation tells PJ Coogan


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2022-01-25 Loved ones in hospital - CCTV to catch flytippers - reclaiming Tramore Valley & more from 2022-01-25T14:30:23

When a loved one is in hospital, why is it so hard to find out how they’re doing? - Would CCTV and drones discourage fly tipping?... Could we produce food in what was once a dump in Tramore Valley ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Can You Help Vera Twomey? from 2022-01-25T12:01:03

Vera has had some problems with followers disappearing on Facebook, among other things. She tells PJ more and we wonder, is there anyone out there know what to do or can give a hand?


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PODCAST EXTRA - Is The New Normal Work From Home? from 2022-01-25T12:00:53

The government is giving the right to ask to Work From Home but what good is that PJ Coogan asks Mary Connaughton of CIPD Ireland


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PODCAST EXTRA - Kinship Project Shows Love To Tramore Valley Park from 2022-01-25T12:00:30

Marilyn Lennon and Seán Taylor of The Kinship Project tell PJ Coogan about exciting plans for Cork's beloved Tramore Valley Park.


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PODCAST EXTRA - That Negative Voice Eats Away from 2022-01-24T12:00:38

Rachel from rachelfranciscoaching.com tells PJ how you describe yourself is what you become and has some tips to stop negative images. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Niall Conroy Joins Public Health In Ireland from 2022-01-24T12:00:24

During COVID-19, Cork's Prof Nial Conroy worked in Queensland but was a familar voice giving public health advice. PJ talks to him as he takes up a position in Cork. 


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2022-01-21 Save Ballymartyle Woods Meeting, Have A Quirky Holiday In '22, Meat Loaf in Conna & More... from 2022-01-21T12:43:39

We hear about the Save Ballymartyle Woods meeting, quirky holidays are all the go and we have some ideas, the late Meat Loaf in Conna. And more...


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PODCAST EXTRA Ballymartyle Woods Meeting from 2022-01-21T12:01:51

Ballymartyle Woods is in the news all week and there was a meeting last night. Anna Maria Mullaly tells PJ Coogan what was discussed. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Catching Up On Missed Shoolwork from 2022-01-21T12:01:47

After a chaotic year in school, Diarmuid McCarthy tacitmaths.ie talks tips with PJ Coogan to make sure you stay on track for exams. 


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PODCAST EXTRA -Have A Quirky Holiday from 2022-01-21T12:01:44

Pól Ó Conghaile, Indo Travel, says people want a different holiday after two years of cabin fever. He has some ideas for PJ Coogan. 


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2022-01-20 Where are our public toilets?.... a €1000 bonus but not for carers... Cork might have a voice at Eurovision & more... from 2022-01-20T14:14:06

Caught short in town with a smallie - where do you go for a public toilet? ... A €1000 bonus for frontline workers but nothing for home carers who lost supports due to Covid... Cork might have a...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Be More Resilient In 2022 from 2022-01-20T12:14:28

Gillian McGrath tells PJ resilience is important and the best way to build it is with little steps. Hear how. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - What It Means When Men Wear A White Ribbon from 2022-01-20T12:14:08

Seán Cooke of The Men’s Development Network explains white ribbons let men show women they understand male violence and ridicule is not acceptable. 


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2022-01-19 Should all schools be co-ed?.. The problems of dating in 2022... Eurovision on the horizon again & more from 2022-01-19T14:41:04

Should all schools be co-educational? Would it help to reduce boys aggression towards girls?.. Dating in 2022 - has the pandemic made it an even bigger minefield...? Corks Stephanie Rainey revea...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Shipwreck Find Could Change History from 2022-01-19T12:20:19

PJ talks to David Sullivan, a talented amateur historian whose find of the Du Teillay shipwreck could change the history of Bonnie Prince Charlie


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PODCAST EXTRA - Stephanie Rainey & PJ Talk Eurovision from 2022-01-19T12:20:08

People are talking about putting chart success artists as Ireland's Eurovision entry. Stephanie and PJ talk Eurovision and National Song Contests.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Integrate Schools Now To Promote Respect from 2022-01-19T12:19:46

Colm O'Connor of Educate Together explains to PJ how integrating schools promotes respect for women and minorities. 


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2022-01-17 Vigils and marches for Aisling Murphy.... Rugby star Anna Caplice tells her story of being harassed....The best place for Corks new Lido & more from 2022-01-17T14:30:36

A weekend of vigils and marches for Aisling Murphy - how do we make Ireland a safer place for women?... Rugby star Anna Caplice tells her own story of being harassed - and says the change has to...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Josepha Madigan On Ashling, LC Predicted Grades, East Cork School Spaces from 2022-01-17T14:09:54

Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education & Inclusion, was in Cork to see a new special school in Carrigaline as well as the North Mon and Carrignavar. She spoke to PJ about...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Safe Spaces For Women Mean Well Lit Spaces from 2022-01-17T13:28:46

Late night shopping is a simple plesaure but poorly lit public areas are not designed for women says Ann-Marie well known as Irish Budgeting Mammy.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Zoom Ashling Murphy Vigil Bombarded With Obscenity from 2022-01-17T13:28:39

Evie Nevin organized a Zoom vigil and reflection on the death of Ashling Murphy. Horrifically, a man bombarded the meeting with obscene images, she tells PJ Coogan.



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2022-01-14 #shewasgoingforarun, How To Be A Writer, Skin That Glows & More. from 2022-01-14T12:29:12

#shewasgoingforarun, help with how to be a writer, get glowing healthy skin even in winter. And more...


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PODCAST EXTRA - Be A Writer In 2022 from 2022-01-14T12:15:09

Make this the year you finally write that book. Vanessa from writing.ie has tips for PJ. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - #shewasgoingforarun from 2022-01-14T12:14:37

PJ talks to Susan, Marie and Sarah Benson, CEO Women's Aid, on the tragic murder of Ashling Murphy.


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2022-01-13 A childcare "pingdemic".. The definitive book on The Cranberries... So proud of my son & more from 2022-01-13T14:26:28

Childcare cries out for help as a "pingdemic" decimates their staff... The definitive book on the Cranberries written by the man who was in the right place at the right time... So proud of my so...

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PODCAST EXTRA - WHY CAN’T WE – The Story Of The Cranberries And Their Iconic Frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan from 2022-01-13T12:14:56

 Hot Press' Stuart Clark tells Fiona about the first major book about the Cranberries 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Predicted Grades, Is Anyone Listening? from 2022-01-12T13:17:33

PJ talks to Saoirse and Max, both Leaving Cert candidates and to FF TD Padraig O'Sullivan. All call on the cabinet to find a way for Predicted Grading for the class of 2022. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Is Having A "Food Problem" A Thing? from 2022-01-12T13:17:28

Fawn had a "tricky relationship" with food and it's something a lot of people have she tells PJ. Insta @fawnclarke_nutrition


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sick Pay If You're Pinged As A Close Contact from 2022-01-12T13:17

PJ Coogan and Clíona Kenny, Comyn Kelleher Tobin Solicitors, look at schemes to pay you if you are pinged to stay out of work as a close contact.




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Puppies can cause chaos. PJ gets some tips from Clodagh Walsh of Canine Connect.


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Stacey tells PJ that Predicted Grades have to be offered to Leaving Cert 2022 candidates and she has some compelling points that impressed our listeners. 



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PODCAST EXTRA - What New Year's Resolution Helps A Career from 2022-01-10T14:50:53

Let's resolve to make our career better in the new year, PJ Coogan asks Mary Cummins of careerchanger.ie the best resolutions for that. 


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2022-01-10 Mandatory Vaccination... A threat to your tatts... No clothes for a year & more from 2022-01-10T14:35:33

Mandatory vaccination - NPHET is considering whether it might be needed but what do listeners think?.. The EU says thousands of tattoo products are not safe - the industry asks - what do we do now?...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Is Mandatory Vaccination Right For Ireland? from 2022-01-10T14:27:11

With a vaccination rate of over 90% is it right for NPHET to look at Mandatory Vaccination? PJ Coogan talks to Dr Mary Favier, Covid advisor to the Irish College of General Practitioners and NPHET ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 16/17 Year Olds And Legal Gender Changes from 2022-01-10T14:27:09

As the Taoiseach looks at making it easier for 16/17 year olds to change legal gender, PJ talks to Jack Fitzgerald of Cork Gender Rebels about why this needs to be done.  


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Falling Asleep Is Difficult In January from 2022-01-10T14:27:03

Sleep can be difficult for both children and adults this time of year after all those long lie ins and changes in light patterns. PJ asks Kelly Geoghegan of sleepystars.ie for some January sleep ti...

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PODCAST EXTRA - How To Stop The Conflict from 2022-01-07T13:20:51

PJ talks to Sharon Morrissey, conflict resolution specialist, about keeping channels open as winter blues set in.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Domestic Violence Victims To Receive Paid Leave from 2022-01-07T12:13:05

Womens Aid CEO Sarah Benson welcomes the Government's plan to introduce paid leave for survivors of domestic violence.


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2022-01-06 Schools back open... Weight, Fat & BMI.. Keeping your resolutions & more from 2022-01-06T14:34:22

Back to school after Christmas - but how many turned pupils and teachers actually turned up?...Weight, Fat, BMI. Sinead wants to change the conversation completely... How to keep those New Year ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Learning to Cook For The New Year from 2022-01-06T12:53:02

Gillian Mahony of Cookery Cottage gives PJ tips on realistic but creative ways to learn to Cook


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2022-01-05 Roy Opens Penny Dinner Centre, Not Too Late To Help Your Child, Owenacurra Worries & More... from 2022-01-05T12:46:01

Catriona Twomey chats with us about how the new James St centre opened by Roy Keane will help people. Eileen Keane Haly says it is never too late to give your child they help they need. Orla tells ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Never Too Late For Parent To Help A Child from 2022-01-05T12:45:56

Eileen Keane Haly chats with KC & Ross about how parents can help a child at any time. It's never too late. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Serious Worry Among Owenacurra Clients & Relatives from 2022-01-05T12:45:44

Orla Kelleher, Friends Of Owenacurra, tells KC & Ross about the serious worry among residents about proposed out-of-area placements if the Centre closes. 


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2022-01-04 Pingdemic Nightmare, Prize For A Hero, Offie Slabs Double In Price & More... from 2022-01-04T14:22:57

How can schools and childcare open with so many staff isolating? We gave €2k to a hero. Do we really need to double the price of a slab of beer? Would free antigen tests be best for everyone? And m...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Weekend Slabs Will Double In Price from 2022-01-04T14:22:42

Listeners are surprised that a slab of beer will go up so much in price but Michael Guerin, Cuan Mhuire treatment centre, tells KC & Ross it is needed to help the vulnerable. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - So Delighted Paul Won from 2022-01-04T14:22:29

We are delighted that Paul O'Connor won the Breakfast Show 2 Grand Minute just before Xmas. KC & Ross catch up with him as we learned more.


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PODCAST EXTRA - School & Childcare Pingdemic Crisis from 2022-01-04T14:22:12

KC & Ross talk about the impossible task ahead for schools and childcare as huge numbers of staff isolate in the Omicron wave. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Lord Mayor Colm Kelleher On Cork & Xmas from 2021-12-24T13:00:28

Cork City Lord Mayor Colm Kelleher On Cork & Xmas.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Xmas For TikTok's Miriam Mullins from 2021-12-24T12:27:51

PJ hears from Cork's TikTok favourite Miriam on her plans for Xmas. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - 2021 Breakthrough For Irish Sportswomen from 2021-12-23T13:48:20

What a year for women in sport! PJ takes a look back with sports journalist and broadcaster Dave Keenan and Saoirse Noonan.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Good Mood Foods from 2021-12-22T11:49

PJ chats to Dr Mary McCreery Dietitian Nutritionist on food that boosts your mood




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2021-12-20 Another "restricted" Christmas... Roy & the Christmas miracle.. Cork's new Boxing star & more... from 2021-12-20T14:43:17

Another restricted Christmas - Minister Michael McGrath says nobody wanted this but the Irish people have been brilliant.... Roy Keane & the Christmas miracle from twenty years ago - he’s re...

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PODCAST EXTRA - The Winster Solstice and Venus is in Retrograde from 2021-12-20T13:06:47

Fiona tells PJ about the Cork equivalent to Newgrange and astrologist Kate Arbon explains Venus Retrograde


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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister McGrath On Jobs, COVID Support, HEPA & More from 2021-12-20T11:03:15

Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, looks at jobs, pingdemic fears, HEPA for schools and COVID supports with PJ Coogan. 



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PODCAST EXTRA - Connect Recovery from 2021-12-17T12:30:53

PJ chats with Danny from Connect Recovery which is an initiative for men in early recovery to connect with people and get fit through boxing.


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PJ chats to Breeda O' Connell from BOC Image Consulting on how womens clothes sizes vary depending on where you shop


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PODCAST EXTRA - Can Math Help You Win The Lotto? from 2021-12-16T10:38:06

PJ speaks to Grainne Bagnall, math enthusiast, on if math can help you win the lotto'


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PODCAST EXTRA - Owenacurra Health Committee Hearing from 2021-12-15T13:33:54

Neasa Hourigan TD tells PJ about the yesterday's hearing on Owenacurra


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PODCAST EXTRA - Leave Year #thatsthelawandthatsafact from 2021-12-14T12:06:03

Dec 31st is not the end of the year for Annual Leave and Richard Grogan Employment Lawyer has become a bit of a TikTok celeb explaining why this is important. 


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Dee was all set for a trip to Disney - but her sons negative PCR test meant she had to cancel at the last minute....Young coders listen up - get your message sent to the International Space Stat...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Kids Get To Experiment On A Space Station. from 2021-12-13T13:09:58

A challenge. Write a program to run an experiment on the Intl Space Station. What kid wouldn't? PJ talks to Olympia Brown of Raspberry Pi Foundation who set this up with the European Space Agenc...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Make Sure Kids Know They Count from 2021-12-13T13:09:45

Kids grow up better if they know they are seen and heard says a Viral TED video. Dr Jennifer Pope, MIC Limerick, agrees and gives PJ some pointers.

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PODCAST EXTRA - No Respite For Disney Dee from 2021-12-13T13:09:37

Deirdre's world is her Evan, her kid who lives with special needs. Deirdre's one treat is Disney breaks. But she's had no respite for 3 years she tells PJ. 


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2012-12-10 Should IVF be state funded? The Two Norries go on tour and Mayfield man is Mayor of Australian Town & More... from 2021-12-10T12:34:35

Should IVF be state funded? The Two Norries go on tour, Mayfield man is Mayor of Australian Town, Omicron Update and How to cook a Turkey.


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Two Norries Podcast Tour from 2021-12-10T11:44:27

James Leonard and Timmy Long chatting to PJ about their upcoming podcast tour "The Two Norries"


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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr David Nabarro from 2021-12-10T10:44:32

PJ speaks to Dr David Nabarro Special Envoy of WHO, talking about COVID 19


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2021-12-09 Covid vaccines for kids... How sex offenders hide... Save money on Health Insurance & more... from 2021-12-09T14:34:02

Covid vaccines for the over fives - It’s only natural that a parent would worry... How do the most horrible sex offenders manage to hide in plain sight - are there signs that we simply don’t see?.....

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PODCAST EXTRA - VHI Cut 17 Plans from 2021-12-09T12:54:55

Health insurer Vhi is to retire more than a dozen of its plans in a move that will force some customers to pay more for their cover. Dermot Goode gives his advice for those affected.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sex Crimes and How They Are Investigated from 2021-12-09T12:38:38

Criminologist and Author Patrick Tidmarsh, tells PJ how sex crimes are investigated


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PODCAST EXTRA - Should Schools Close Early For Christmas from 2021-12-09T11:56:10

Michael Daly of Glasheen Boys School tells PJ why he wants schools to close on the 17th of Decembe. r


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PODCAST EXTRA - No Justice For My Father from 2021-12-09T11:41:55

Deirdre Coakley spoke to PJ Coogan about the letter she has written to Helen McEntee seeking to highlight deficiencies in how the current system deals with the families of homicide victims
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2021-12-08 - Could Omicron actually be good news?.. what's a Resilient Mindset?.. A robin or an angel & more... from 2021-12-08T15:17:03

Could Omicron be a blessing in disguise? Dr John Campbell thinks it might be, but only time will tell....Teach your kids they can do anything they want and not to be afraid to fail - its called the...

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PODCAST EXTRA - How Happy Are Children and Teenagers in Ireland? from 2021-12-08T15:13:56

Dr Anne Nolan of the ESRI looks at the factors that are risky to young people's mental health and how they can be supported




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PODCAST EXTRA - Will There Even Be A School For My Boy? from 2021-12-08T13:59:10

A site for Le Chéile secondary school in Ballincollig is an urgent issue and one for which time is running out for Katie's kid she tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Omicron Good News Or Bad? And Will You Be OK If Boosted? from 2021-12-08T12:01:42

Will Omicron see COVID-19 become as mild as a cold? Or is it something to be wary of? And what about people with immune problems or those who did not get a booster yet? And if you are fully vaxx...

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2021-12-07 Barra hits with fury... the Panto will go on.. Boosters for Gardai & more from 2021-12-07T14:17:46

Storm Barra bashing the city and county.. We’ve updates on everything from trees down to what Barra might do next... Good news for Panto fans as both the Everyman and the Opera House announce plans...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pop To The Loo More Than You'd Like? from 2021-12-07T14:16:51

People are often embarrassed to ask a doctor but having an Overactive Bladder is often treatable Professor Barry O'Reilly, Cork Mater ObGyn tells PJ Coogan 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Happy Birthday Green Party from 2021-12-07T13:58:27

From Day 1 Cork has been involved in Ecology politics in Ireland. Dan Boyle talks to PJ Coogan as worries now mount about Climate Change and plastics use are more common.


from 2021-12-06T14:36:26

Storm Barra is coming - batten down the hatches and don’t put Santy on the roof - this is a nasty one... Is there some good news on Omicron?Dr John Campbell seems to think so, while Professor Ge...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Trauma Recovery from 2021-12-06T14:26:36

Hazel Katherine Larkin talks to PJ about recovering from trauma, especially from a parent. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - So How Exactly Does HEPA Help? from 2021-12-06T13:58:49

It's the new buzzword in the fight against COVID. But how does it work? PJ Coogan asks UCC's Prof John Sodeau


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PODCAST EXTRA - Xmas/New Year Budget Tips from 2021-12-03T14:40:55

Santis O'Garro gives PJ a few tips to avoid a budget crunch at the end of January, "the longest month". 

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PODCAST EXTRA - How Many Kids With Additional Needs In Cork & Growing Up With Autism from 2021-12-03T14:40:39

How many kids are there with additional needs and do we know why the rate in Cork is higher than in other parts of the country PJ asks Dr Anne Devlin, Research Officer, ESRI

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PODCAST EXTRA - Nurses Need Help To Stop Workplace Assaults from 2021-12-02T12:30:17

There were over 34,000 documented assaults on HSE nurses and doctors since 2015 according to HSE figures just released. Michelle Kingston of the INMO says this cannot go on. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Brave Rachel Speaks Out After Sexual Assault Sentence For Bagrat Kudzievi from 2021-12-02T11:06

Rachel McElroy talks to PJ about the night she was sexually assaulted by Bagrat Kudzievi who was sentenced to 7 years in jail with 1 suspended yesterday.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Is Someone Dumping Trauma On You? from 2021-12-01T13:22:22

Sharing problems can be great for friendship but can become toxic too. Sarah Cooney of the Merry Me Centre explains how a positive can become a negative.


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PODCAST EXTRA - David McCullagh And Great Irish Politics Book from 2021-11-30T13:59:41

PJ hears kids can look at how rules are made for Ireland, how are they enforced and how they can be changed with the help of a new book by RTE anchor David McCullagh. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Permanent Uncertainty At Owenacurra Mental Health Centre from 2021-11-30T13:41:33

The deadline for closure of Owenacurra has come and gone but no news may not be good news. PJ spoke to Cllr Liam Quaide and to Maureen who has a relative that uses the Centre. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Blood Bikers To The Rescue For Freya's PPROM Baby from 2021-11-30T11:17:05

Freya tells PJ about Arabella, her PPROM miracle, and how Blood Bikes stepped in to sustain, literally!

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PODCAST EXTRA - Aisha On Africa's Omicron Discovery from 2021-11-30T10:43:49

PJ talks about how South Africa's scientists discovered Omicron, preparations in hospitals and the need for vaccines for everyone to Aisha Abdool Karim, senior health reporter at The Bhekisisa Cent...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Nourish Now For A Happy Menopause from 2021-11-29T13:53:20

Life with Perimenopause and Menopause can be much easier if you keep up your nutrition as your body changes the way it absorbs food PJ hears from Catriona Courtney of elev8nutrition.ie


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PODCAST EXTRA - Building A Resilient, Grateful Childhood from 2021-11-29T11:58:15

We want our kids to be resilient in times of trouble and to learn to be grateful because in the long run they will have happier lives. Catherine Hallissey gives PJ Coogan a few pointers

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PODCAST EXTRA - Keep Keeping On Until We Know More About Omicron from 2021-11-29T11:43:40

Masks, distancing and vaccines will keep on being our best bet against Omicron, Delta or any variant of COVID Dr Jack Lambert tells PJ Coogan and looking for other restrictions makes no sense until...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Adam King Cheered Us Up, Now Give Him A Hand from 2021-11-26T15:59

Almost a year since he cheered us up with the virtual hug and now Adam King is an author! Dad, David tells PJ how to vote Adam's book "A Hug For You" into the history books. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - UCC'S Elizabeth Brint On B.1.1.529 & Good News For AZ, J+J Vax People from 2021-11-26T15:42:29

An expert look at what we know about B.1.1.529, the new variant in the news, and some good news for people who got the Oxford-AstraZeneca or J+J vaccines from Elizabeth Brint, Immunologist at ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Boozy Xmas Puds And Toy Show Treats from 2021-11-26T15:29:28

PJ hears tips on quick snacks for the Toy Show tonight and also the best way to make a boozy Xmas pudding from Chef Jack O'Keefe.


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2021-11-26 Bus To The Toy Show, Boozy Xmas Puds, Vote For Adam King & More... from 2021-11-26T12:34:43

We hear from Cork kids on a bus to the Toy Show, why boozy Xmas puds are the best Xmas puds, ask our listeners to help Adam King win an award, get breaking news about the B.1.1.529 variant. And mor...

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2021-11-25 A new Childrens Hospital for Cork... 30 days to Christmas - have you a plan?... Garth makes Vera's Christmas & more from 2021-11-25T14:55:06

Cork is to get a new Childrens hospital - It goes for planning permission before Christmas & work could start late next year... 30 days to Christmas - have you a plan or will it all be organise...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Stage Your House For Xmas from 2021-11-25T13:14:51

We all want the house looking nice for Xmas. Maura Mackey, a professional house stager, gives us some pointers.

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So just like that, Melissa called in to ask us could we get Vera Twomey, famous for campaigning for her daughter Ava, on the show so she could give her a nice surprise. So we did. Then this happene...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Black Friday Travel Deals! from 2021-11-25T13:14:24

PJ talks to travel expert Sarah Slattery (thetravelexpert.ie) about the latest deals you can bag in Black Friday sales.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Munster Needs A Paediatric Hospital from 2021-11-25T11:23:35

Purpose built wards, play areas, room for families. The sick children of Cork and Munster need a proper, local Paediatric Hospital Dr David Mullane, CUH Interim Clinical Director for Paediatri...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Early Childhood Providers Under COVID Pressure Plus Insights From Dr Niamh from 2021-11-25T10:36:33

Antigen Tests and other help needed now says Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation of Early Childhood Providers who tells PJ the pressure they are under. PJ also talks to Dr Niamh Lynch, Consultant Pae...

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2021-11-24 Why are we so short of doctors?... Huge plans for the South Docks... A DART to Diamorphos & more from 2021-11-24T14:50:59

We are chronically short of GP’s and consultants and as a result we have massive waiting lists - but why the shortage?...Massive development plans for Cork Docklands & builders could be onsi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Crash Into An Asteroid? from 2021-11-24T12:53:39

PJ hears from Leo Enright about NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test. Crazy or Clever?


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2021-11-23 A rash with Covid - get it checked!.. Black Friday sales - watch those extra charges... Cliona's island adventure & more.. from 2021-11-23T14:47:13

If a Smallie has Covid and gets a rash, get them to hospital - Emmas little boy Jayce had PIMS, but they got it in time... Be careful what you’re buying online this Black Friday - there are char...

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PODCAST EXTRA - O’Connor Family Go Off The Grid from 2021-11-23T14:39:41

Cliona O'Connor signed up for Bush Kids and learned how to survive island life off the grid along with the rest of the family, Ollie, Fiadh and Caoilinn she tells PJ Coogan.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Obesity Is A Disease, A New Drug Looks Hopeful from 2021-11-23T12:02:53

Prof Carel Le Roux, UCD, tells PJ medicine now regards obesity as a disease and not a morality or willpower issue. Drugs like Cagrilintide in research are changing lives. 


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2021-11-22 Covid & other issues with Minister Simon Coveney... Why the EU is not your fake tan friend... Stefan Doyle make the X-Factor semis & more.. from 2021-11-22T14:32:45

Minister Simon Coveney says we can still avoid another lockdown, even though hospitals and schools are now under mounting pressure... Why fake tan might never be the same again because of the EU...

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PODCAST EXTRA - EU Bans Mahogany Tans from 2021-11-22T13:36:35

Audrey, The Tanning Guru, tells PJ EU rules on tan ingredient DHA means very dark tans will not be possible and could drive people back to sunbeds. She wants to know why the rules were made.
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PODCAST EXTRA - Every Child A Reader This Xmas from 2021-11-22T13:03:24

Deliver The Joy Of Reading to kids this Xmas! Áine Ní Ghlinn, Laureate na nÓg and author of "Daidí na Nollag", talks Santa/Santy/Santaí with PJ!

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Simon Coveney from 2021-11-22T11:58:29

PJ asks Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence, about the ICU beds, schools, Xmas goods shortages, Sean Binder and the Owenacurra Centre for mental health among othe...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Louise O'Neill Catchup from 2021-11-19T15:20:35

PJ catches up with Louise O'Neill, now Dr Louise O'Neill, after getting an honorary law doctorate from UCC. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Drug Policy Citizens Assembly from 2021-11-19T15:20:08

When CityWide, a drugs crisis campaign, met An Taoiseach they pressed home the need for a Citizens Assembly on drug Policy. Anna Quigley tells PJ why this will be a big step forward.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Ambulance Delays Insider Look from 2021-11-19T15:19:20

Ted Kenny from SIPTU tells PJ Coogan why the staff are so frustrated with ambulance delays.


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2021-11-17 Is the NPHET modelling any use?.. When a broken phone is bad for business... Will we have to cancel the Christmas party again & more.. from 2021-11-17T14:23:07

New models, old models - what’s a model anyway? Professor Turlough Downes helps us to understand them as we ask, "can we rely on the NPHET modelling?".. A smashed phone - it's a bad day for...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 5 Year Old Rían Has His Voice "Liberated" from 2021-11-17T13:37:29

Rían is five years old and is non-verbal. Regina, his mum, tells PJ it's a battle getting funding for a Liberator, a communicator device necessary for his development. We also talk to Emily from Ma...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Are NPHET Models Any Good At All? from 2021-11-17T12:00:24

If models are not meant to be predictions of the future, so what good are they, PJ asks Turlough Downes, Professor, Astrophysics & Mathematics, Dublin City University



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PODCAST EXTRA - Silent Electric Cars Need To Make A Sound from 2021-11-16T16:28:24

Rachel lost her pet cat to an accident with a silent car. She tells PJ we need to make a warning sound mandatory for electric cars because their silence is dangerous. 


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2021-11-15 My little girl needs help to be the best she can be... Diabetes services are stretched to the limit... a real Christmas tree is good for the planet & more from 2021-11-15T14:38:03

Why can’t my little girl get the help she deserves? Joanne speaks out against changes in Special Needs services... Diabetes - staff shortages mean children aren’t getting the checkups and the care ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - "Far From Where We Should Be" For Kids With Diabetes from 2021-11-15T13:25:02

Kids with diabetes need to be seen every 3 months, at the moment they can wait up to 8 months between appointments says Dr Colin Hawkes, a pediatric endocrinologist at CUH.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Are Brides Really Getting Kicked Out Of Killarney Over Photos? from 2021-11-12T14:54:07

They're getting stricter in Killarney National Park about wedding photos but pro photographer Laura of lauraandbennyphotography.com tells PJ paperwork is just part of the job!


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PODCAST EXTRA - President of Ireland & Media Got Mailed Marijuana, But Why? from 2021-11-12T14:40:35

PJ was in rare company this week. He and the President got mailed marijuana by Martin Condon, a legalization activist. He tells PJ why he did it. 





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2021-11-12 No Wedding Snaps In Killarney Park, Eoin Ó Broin Calls Cuckoo On Funds, Boost Your Vax & more... from 2021-11-12T12:49:05

They're getting strict about wedding snaps in Killarney National Park , we talk to wedding photographer Laura. Eoin Ó Broin joins us after a Dáil showdown on cuckoo funds yesterday. We look at who ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sex Offenders Law Good But We Can Do Better from 2021-11-11T16:57:27

Rape survivor Debbie Cole tells PJ that new laws are an improvement but a lot more needs to be done still.


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2021-11-11 How to avoid another lockdown... Save thousands by switching your mortgage.. Should e-scooters have insurance & more.. from 2021-11-11T13:48:18

A new lockdown is not on the cards "at this stage" according to NPHET - what can we do to make sure it doesn’t have to happen?... Switching your mortgage could save you tens of thousands - and...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 1% Cheaper Mortgage Could Save €56k from 2021-11-11T13:27:43

People have been reluctant to change borrower but that's changed in the last year. Joey Sheehan, The Mortgage Coach, talks us through new lenders here and other mortgage tips.


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PODCAST EXTRA - COP26 Fiji Can't Wait & Moved 6 Villages from 2021-11-11T12:00:55

Sure, progress is being made but countries like Fiji need help now as Climate Change makes their villages dangerous to live in, Dr Eoin Lettice of UCC BEES & ERI tells PJ as they also look a...

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2021-11-10 Professor Luke O'Neill on Pfizers Covid medicine... The Cork lawyer branded a "terrorist".. West Corks Polar Express & more from 2021-11-10T16:32:11

The numbers are high, but professor Luke O Neill says hopes are high too, that science and medicine are catching up with Covid19... The Cork lawyer who the Israeli government now calls a "terror...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Drug Free Psychiatry from 2021-11-10T15:23:24

Europe’s first Drug-Free Psychiatric Hospital is in Norway, founded by Andreas Underland. He talks to PJ Coogan about a recovery model of mental treatment in advance of UCC #CVNICONF2021


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PODCAST EXTRA - End Of Lockdown Should Not Mean "Ableism" from 2021-11-10T14:59:10

Matt McCann of Access Earth says Lockdown measures like social distancing helped those with needs get around and better and we should preserve the positives.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr Susan Power, NGOs & Israel from 2021-11-10T14:31:16

Dr Susan Power talks to PJ about the decision of Israel to newly designate 6 organizations as "terror organizations". 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Chia Teff Loaf Gut Health Bread Of The Stars from 2021-11-09T13:22:15

Karen O'Donoghue tells PJ bread with Ethiopian teff has a huge fanbase including Hollywood stars who want a loaf kind to the gut and folk with IBS.

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2021-11-08 Students unhappy learning online... Pfizers new Covid pill... traffic dangers in Ballincollig & more from 2021-11-08T14:28:49

The flag goes up at MTU but students are unhappy with Minister Simon Harris because they’re still learning online... Pfizers new covid 19 tablet - it’ll be made in Cork and it’s a big breakthrou...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pfizer's COVID-19 Antiviral, The End In Sight? from 2021-11-08T13:37:14

Pfizer's Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 is showing remarkable results according to the company and is to be made in Cork. Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University explains the ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Swan On 250 Days In Recovery from 2021-11-08T13:15:05

Sean Downey, the rapper Swan, talks to PJ about 250 days of successful recovery from alcohol, working for the UN and more!


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PODCAST EXTRA - It's Powerful To Have So Many Young People At COP26 from 2021-11-05T13:53:31

Alicia O’ Sullivan says world leaders will know their place in history will be judged by the crowds of concerned young people outside COP26


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sleepy Mums Of Newborns Can Age 7 Years from 2021-11-05T11:56:57

Mums of newborns can age 7 years due to sleep deprivation. Kelly from SleepyStars.ie says both mum and junior need sleep or it can get dangerous as well as unhealthy. She has tips! 


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2021-11-04 Delays in getting a passport... Cork's climate is changing.. Veterinary nurses matter too & more from 2021-11-04T14:40:28

Passports - 8 weeks for a new one says the Department - but one of our callers is waiting six months... As COP26 continues, a climate expert outlines how Corks weather is different these days becau...

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PODCAST EXTRA - People Who Look After Pets Need Looking After from 2021-11-04T14:20:51

Kari is a student veterinary nurse. She tells PJ people who work long hours, giving precious care to our pets must get a living wage. It's only fair?


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PODCAST EXTRA - Gurran's Actor Rapper Young Offenders Star Danny Power On Acting Academy from 2021-11-03T16:16

He's done rapping, he's done acting, he's even been on Young Offenders and now Danny Power tells PJ Coogan all about being on John Connors’ Acting Academy


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PODCAST EXTRA - Here's The Solution To Keeping Kids Safe from 2021-11-03T12:54:25

Graham Mulhern of BeSecureOnline says there will always be security scares until we make our kids tech savvy. A PC for every kid and a grounding in maths and logic will protect them from harm an...

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PODCAST EXTRA - I Have An Eating Disorder Now But There Are No Treatment Beds from 2021-11-03T10:59:33

Dr Lisa Murphy tells PJ she has an Eating Disorder but there's no help available at the moment. This despite her case being raised in the Dáil.

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2021-11-02 Cop 26 - why Therese is going to Glasgow... Ventilation in schools.. could you try veganism & more from 2021-11-02T14:50:27

Cop 26 - Therese is headed to Glasgow on Thursday, pleading for climate justice to secure her future...Ventilation is all very fine, but hasn’t been thought out and children are already shiverin...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Beating Pitfalls For Vegan Success from 2021-11-02T13:54:56

For World Vegan Month, Nicola Flood thequeenofhealth.ie tells PJ there are pitfalls in transitioning to a vegan diet but with the right awareness, occasional supplementation and good recipes y...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Theresa Rose Saw Climate Devastation And Wants Action from 2021-11-02T13:41:05

Theresa Rose is going to Glasgow on Thursday where COP26 is taking place to add her voice to the calls for change after seeing the devastation of climate change in India. 


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2021-11-01 Tragic news for a Cork family in Australia.. Covid worries as mid-term ends... Christmas dinner from a can & more from 2021-11-01T14:55:17

Living the dream Down Under and then tragedy strikes - John Paul Ricken tells us about his wife Susans awful diagnosis... Back to school today - surely the Principal has a right to know if there...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Work Now For No Rows At Xmas from 2021-11-01T14:29:48

PJ gets tips to figure out where Xmas rows are likely to happen and how we can plan to avoid them from Catherine White, a Family Therapist Association Ireland Therapist


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PODCAST EXTRA - Help Cork Mum Of Two With Terminal Cancer In Australia from 2021-11-01T09:58:30

PJ talks to Susan Ricken's partner, John Paul. From Cork, they're living in Australia. Susan has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and friends have set up a GoFundMe to help with her...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Stark Childcare Staff Situation from 2021-10-29T16:37:18

PJ hears from Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation Early Childhood Providers, and Averil P Sheehan of Cork Care-A-Lot about the stark shortage of staff for providers. 


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Tanja's mild COVID-19 infection rebounded into Long COVID and she still has lots of recovering to do, she tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Vaccinated Are Still Infectious from 2021-10-29T10:50:27

Infectious Diseases physician Dr Anika Singanayagam tell PJ Coogan the findings of a study of COVID-19 transmission between household contacts, led by Imperial College London.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Irish Witchcraft in Modern Times from 2021-10-29T10:30:19

Jessica Vaughan practices traditional Irish Celtic witchcraft, which she describes as a “nature-based religious practice”.


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PODCAST EXTRA- The Dangers of Using Sparklers from 2021-10-28T11:48:48

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Ann McKenna tells PJ the dangers of using sparklers during Halloween.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Where Are Cork's Step Down Beds? from 2021-10-27T12:25:28

In the midst of a hospital crisis, Cork has lost step-down beds for people recovering but past the worst. Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD tells Fiona it's not good enough.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Enjoy Yourself But Mitigate - Prof Sam McConkey from 2021-10-27T11:04:27

Prof Sam McConkey says we need to find ways to enjoy ourselves, but safely. He also looks to Spain and Portugal to see a way forward. 


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2021-10-26 Is Over-21s Fair? Three Ways To Listen To Your Child, Better GAA Helmets & More... from 2021-10-26T12:10:34

If you're over 18, why can't you get in a bar? Just listening to your child is not always optimal, sometimes they want more, says Eileen from Jumpstartyourconfidence. GAA helmets need to fight conc...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Time For Medicine To Stop Ignoring Women from 2021-10-26T11:20:29

Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon tells Fiona research subjects are generally male medical students and that is a problem. We also learn about a possible use for Viagra in period pains and how they changed me...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 6 Student Drinks Spiked from 2021-10-22T14:03:59

PJ hears from Chris Clifford, Kerry President MTU Students Union, that at least 6 Munster Technological University students were spiked with drugs last week in Co Kerry. 



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2021-10-22 We're Jazzin, Fireworks Terrify A Guide Dog, Empathy As A School Subject & More... from 2021-10-22T11:58:01

A look at how to enjoy the Jazz Weekend, whatever you are into. Tina's Guide Dog she depends on was left terrified by fireworks. Clodagh says empathy in school would solve a lot of problems. And mo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Goin' Jazzin With Fiona & Roger! from 2021-10-22T11:42:02

PJ looks forward to the Jazz with Fiona Collins, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Director, and Roger Russell Metropole Hotel GM.


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Tina tells PJ that fireworks are terrifying to Guide Dogs. Owners are terrified each Halloween their dog will have to retire over the shock. 


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2021-10-21 The WHO endorses antigen tests... Building site protection rackets... Escooters are now legal & more.. from 2021-10-21T13:37:32

DIY Antigen tests, and a Covid pass for kids to have McDonalds.. is that where we need to go next? Brown envelopes on building sites.. Seamus says he saw a protection racket happening right befo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - E-Scooters Get Green Light from 2021-10-21T13:24:44

PJ hears all about the new change of heart from government giving the green light for e-scooters from Adrian Weckler.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Oncology Devestated by Covid from 2021-10-20T12:26:06

CUH Oncologist Professor Seamus O Reilly tells PJ how oncology was put into difficulty due to the pandemic


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why do Some People Get Infected? from 2021-10-20T09:24:03

Cliona O’Farrelly, Professor of Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin is researching susceptibility to COVID-19 as part of the COVID-19 Human Genome Effort.


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2021-10-19 Margarets bank scam ordeal.. Covid on the rise in schools.. Cancelled for the truth & more from 2021-10-19T13:29:55

The link looked perfectly legit - but when Margaret clicked, she lost ten grand in a bank scam...With Covid cases on the rise, teachers say its time to go back to testing and tracing in Primary ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - United States Opens Up To The Vaccinated from 2021-10-19T11:46:50

US opens up to the vaccinated from Nov 8th. We hear more on this and a few other travel topics from Fionn Davenport, group editor of Ireland’s Travel Trade Network.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Chris Luke On A Life In Trauma from 2021-10-19T11:30:20

Dr Chris Luke talks about being at the centre of a storm, mental health, preferring love to loot, COVID-19 and hospital capacity to PJ.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Are Women Shunning Electric Vehicles? from 2021-10-18T12:42:08

Geraldine Herbert who writes for The Sunday Independent & wheelsforwomen.ie talks possible reasons sales are low among women but says many are no longer a concern. 


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PJ catches up with Glow Up Ireland's Jade Foley's future plans.


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PODCAST EXTRA - These Foods Are Sinful from 2021-10-15T12:00

Chocolate, coffee and tea, have a reputation for keeping you up at night and we're not just talking the sugar or caffeine, Prof Michael Gibeny tells PJ Coogan. 

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2021-10-15 CUH Agony As Winter Bites, Schoolkids Need Safe Crossings, Squid Game Takes Over & More... from 2021-10-15T11:53:32

Left alone as A&E packs up with Winter/COVID problems. Grattan St needs a pedestrian crossing and other school areas do too. Squid Game, just so many layers and so many fans! And more...
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2021-10-14 Covid numbers going the wrong way... Managing your money & paying off debts... A Native American with Cork roots & more from 2021-10-14T13:13:27

Covid numbers are going the wrong way - could it mean some restrictions may have to remain after the 22nd?.... Managing your money - Santis cleared over €15k of debt just by making a few small c...

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PODCAST EXTRA - I Learned The Hard Way To Budget from 2021-10-14T13:12:39

Santis O'Garro (The Caribbean Dub) tells PJ it is easy to think a hard worker in a manager job will always be earning enough. When she learned it was not, she taught herself to budget, now she c...

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PODCAST EXTRA - A Man Filmed My Legs But That Was Just The Start from 2021-10-14T12:51:48

Alex Slye saw a man filming her legs openly on a train. It brought back bad memories. She went to the Guards and one said to take it as a compliment. Now she would think twice about reporting anyth...

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PODCAST EXTRA - COVID-19 Spike: What Does It Mean? from 2021-10-14T12:40:28

Andrew Flood has lots of Twitter fans for making COVID-19 trends easy to understand. PJ talks to him about the sharp rise in figures announced last night.


from 2021-10-13T13:54:02

Budget 22 - a small cake cut into many slices - who’s happy with theirs and who feels all they got was crumbs? .. Winter is coming - are there ways to lower your energy bills without expensive r...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Noreen Was Fit Then Thrombosis Struck from 2021-10-13T13:53:58

On World Thrombosis Day, PJ speaks Dr Maeve Crowley of the CUH and to Noreen who was fit, not a smoker, and had no reason to think she would be struck by thrombosis.



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PODCAST EXTRA - Budget 2022 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire from 2021-10-13T12:29:54

PJ Coogan reviews Budget 2022 with SF Spokesperson on Education & Skills, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Make Gym Clothing Good For Girls from 2021-10-12T12:27:33

Dr Niamh Lynch says the type of clothing girls are required to wear in gyms can make them feel bad about themselves and activity. Why not let them wear shorts or what they want, she asks PJ Coogan?...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Writing Books That Kids Recognize Themselves In from 2021-10-12T12:13:13

Patricia Forde wanted to write books that Irish speakers, kids need glasses and kids in asylum centres would recognize themselves in and recognize those around them, she tells PJ Coogan.  Listen

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PODCAST EXTRA - Budget 2022 One In Eight In Poverty from 2021-10-12T12:05:08

On the eve of the government's Budget for 2022, PJ talks to Seán Healy, Social Justice Ireland, about how we might fix 1 in 8 living in poverty. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Changes Coming In Education from 2021-10-11T11:57:28

Cork man Joe McKeown, the INTO's new president, talks about the future of mental health in education, homework, how WFH changes teaching and more. 



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PODCAST EXTRA - Protect Your Mental Health from 2021-10-08T13:05:02

PODCAST EXTRA - Protect Your Mental Health


The Pandemic has focused our thinking on mental as well as physical health. Sarah Cooney tells PJ how to support your mental health as we sta...

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2021-10-08 Cork Accent Ridiculed? Mental Health Week, Female Firefighter & More... from 2021-10-08T11:38:38

Cork accents should not be mocked in the Dáil says Thomas Gould TD. Starting mental health week with some tips to care for your mind. Becoming a female firefighter. And more...


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UCC Students left without food after their foodbank was empty in less than one hour...The importance of making friends from different communities and celebrating Black History Month...& Dais...

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PODCAST EXTRA - STEM Inspired Children's Book from 2021-10-07T11:30:45

Cork Racing Driver Laura Hannon tells Fiona about her book 'Daisy's 1st Race Car' in aid of CUH Charity, and how she hopes it will inspire interest in STEM subjects for more children.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Make Friends For Black History Month from 2021-10-07T11:21:29

Dr. Ebun Joseph tells Fiona the importance of making friends from different communities and celebrating Black History Month.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Roy Keane Made The Sandwiches! from 2021-10-06T12:59:53

PJ asks Catriona Twomey, Penny Dinners, about Roy Keane's visit yesterday and they also talk about vulnerable young people. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Renting? Be On Your Guard! from 2021-10-05T13:19:59

Abby says it is a busy time of year for rentals and it is tempting to drop your guard. She tells PJ why you must keep it up and tells her story about rental gone wrong. 


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2021-10-04 Overcrowding & long waits at CUH... Will the lights stay on this Winter?... Coffee set for a big price increase & more from 2021-10-04T13:31:28

Overcrowding and long waits at CUH.. Sinn Fein say they can fix it - no you can’t says Bernie, who used to work in the HSE - Will there be enough electricity for the Winter & why is Whi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 2 Days To Find Out I Had A Mini Stroke from 2021-10-04T12:18:16

Jessica went into hospital with a severe headache - but it took two days to get diagnosed with a mini stroke. She tells PJ Coogan the health system must reform.


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PODCAST EXTRA -2 Men Tried To Kidnap Me At 13 from 2021-10-01T13:00:54

As we hear the tragic events surrounding Sarah Everard's murder in London, The Irish Examiner's Shauna Bowers tells PJ about the abduction attempt on her when she was just 13 and the fear deep wome...

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2021-10-01 2 Men Tried To Abduct Me At 13, School "Contributions", Cork Kids Referees Say Cop On & More... from 2021-10-01T11:36:08

Shauna Bowers on the abduction attempt on her when she was just 13. East Cork mums campaign against school "contributions", Cork kids' referees say cop on or we will quit. And more...


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2021-09-30 Polticians bicker while ordinary people beg for housing... Back to work after addiction.. Cork's champion powerlifter & more from 2021-09-30T14:01:39

As politicians score points off each other in Leinster House - real people like Anne just want a home... Back to work as Ii recover from addiction - Brian says his new job is a life changer... P...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Reviveme Valeting (Recovery Day) from 2021-09-30T13:37:22

On Recovery Day, Brian O'Sullivan talks to PJ Coogan about working for Reviveme Car Washing & Valeting. It's a unique company that offers a fresh start to those in recovery.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Niamh Savage Powerlifting Champion from 2021-09-30T12:57:19

PJ talks to Niamh Savage just back from Sweden where she became World Champion 2021 in Squat, Deadlift, Overall and Masters 1 Overall. Whew!


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2021-09-29 Leona Bermingham wants answers.. the Pandemic Bonus of €500... the new James Bond movie & more from 2021-09-29T13:33:46

Leona Bermingham wants answers - for her - and her partner - but mostly for Baby Lee’s twin brother, Lewis... A €500 Pandemic Bonus - "my union says I want it - but I don’t," says Jennifer... Th...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pandemic Bonus? Not In My Name from 2021-09-29T12:53:31

Teacher and mum Jennifer Horgan tells PJ she would prefer enough classroom CO2 monitors to keep everyone safe. 


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PODCAST EXTRA October Garrylucas Challenge For Physical & Mental Health from 2021-09-29T12:50:27

Marine Biologist Aine-Lisa Shannon issues an October challenge to go swim in Garrylucas for mental health and physical health. PJ almost says yes!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Leona Bermingham On CUMH Baby Organ Anguish from 2021-09-29T12:40:35

Leona Bermingham wants answers after the brain of her late baby Lee was incinerated in Antwerp without her consent. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Baby Organ Incineration Cally's Story from 2021-09-28T12:26:50

Cally called to say she felt sick listening to today's revelations about recent baby organ incineration in CUMH. She also remembers the late Donie Murphy who campaigned on the issue.


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2021-09-27 Nadim's emotional plea to remain in Cork.. You are a "work in progress" says a top psychologist.. more goats in the City & more from 2021-09-27T13:36:59

Please let me stay - Nadim says Cork is his home now & he’s terrified at the thought of being sent back to India... You are a work in progress , whether you’re 18, 28 or 78 - says top psycho...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Those Who Thrive In A Crisis And Those Who Don't from 2021-09-27T13:08:11

We are coming out of the biggest crisis of our lifetime Catherine Hallissey, psychologist, tells PJ. Some thrive in a crisis, some do not and some are lost when it ends. She talks about coping styl...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Nadim, Frontline Worker, Not Allowed Stay from 2021-09-27T12:55:56

Nadim Hussain tells PJ he does security in our hospitals, and worked during the most frightening period of the Pandemic. His father and mother were killed in anti-Muslim riots in India. He is in te...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Newspaper Article On Autism So Hurtful To Parents from 2021-09-27T12:44:09

Nicole Duggan, of My Boy Blue, tells PJ that a newspaper article quoting a scientist saying "coaching" helped kids with autism was very hurtful. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sell That House For Extra Bucks! from 2021-09-24T12:29:01

Maura Mackey is a House Stager and with the go-go property market at the moment she explains simple tricks that can nail your sale at the right price.

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2021-09-24 Lyra Is A Big Deal, Make Way Day, Nail Varnish Danger & More... from 2021-09-24T11:38:07

Cork songstress Lyra talks Boy George and The Big Deal on Virgin One, on Make Way Day we learn the challenges faced by people in wheelchairs, nail varnish can have a downside, hear how to stay safe...

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2021-09-23 Saying thanks to frontline workers... The value of a stay at home parent.. New isolation guidelines for schools & more.. from 2021-09-23T13:30:06

How to say thanks to frontline workers - extra money? Time off? and who’s a frontline worker and who’s not, anyway?.. Can you actually place a value on the the stay at home parent - is ther...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Girls Play Too Two from 2021-09-23T12:33:47

Jacqui Hurley talks about how children can teach us to reimagine how sport should be. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ireland's Future from 2021-09-23T12:28:45

Guided by the values of the Good Friday Agreement, Ireland's Future will discuss how people see our future. Owodunni Ola Mustapha and Tadhg Hickey tell PJ what future they see and hope for.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Traveller Pride Week 2021 from 2021-09-23T12:12:41

TJ Hogan, talks heritage and pride as we continue to celebrate Traveller Pride Week 2021

More details here: facebook.com/travellerpride2021



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Mohammed is an Irish citizen paid his taxes for years and was a good citizen. When his mum was sick he answered the call and helped her in Sudan. Coming back he was left homeless and destitute beca...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Wean Your Kids Off Lockdown Phone Overdose from 2021-09-22T12:38:51

Getting your kids to cut back on phone use after lockdown doesn't mean war in the house, Dr Mary O'Kane tells PJ.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Stefan Doyle X-Factor Romania Star from 2021-09-22T12:33:43

Stefan Doyle, who wowed judges on X-Factor Romania, tells us about growing up here, meeting his Romanian family and music!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Half Of Us Are Introverts & May Dread Back To Work from 2021-09-21T10:53:02

Half of us are introverts and may not even know it, says Aoife Lenox. She tells PJ Coogan how to handle returning to the office and life in general. 

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PODCAST EXTRA - Vaccinate The Juniors from 2021-09-21T10:34:30

PJ talks to Prof Liam Fanning from UCC about the push to get the young jabbed, safety and parent concerns. 


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2021-09-21 Back to the office.. politicians not showing up.. renewing your house insurance & more.. from 2021-09-20T13:33:18

Back in the office - but do you really have to? What if you like working from home? What are your rights?.. An important meeting on disability services - cancelled because politicians didn’t tur...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Owenacurra Mental Health Centre Residents & Relatives Speak Out from 2021-09-20T11:54:32

Owenacurra Ctr residents and relatives talk to PJ about their fears that closing the centre would damage their mental health. 


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2021-09-17 ASBOs For Student Parties, Nail That Job Interview, Demi On Silver Screen & More... from 2021-09-17T11:39:35

UCC taking student noise seriously at last? Prepare for job interviews questions with Caoimhe Burke. A cycling helmet saved Olivia's life. Alopecia Awareness Month with Instagram's @chloeshairaffai...

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PODCAST EXTRA - chloeshairaffair Alopecia Awareness Month from 2021-09-17T11:22:09

Chloe Sheehan, talks to @pjcoogan about September Alopecia Awareness Month.

Insta: @chloeshairaffair



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PODCAST EXTRA - Great Answers For Job Interview Questions from 2021-09-17T10:39:12

Caoimhe Bourke, bourkeconsulting.ie, tells PJ job interview preparation is vital. We hear how to do it.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Helmets A Vital Message For Cycle Week from 2021-09-17T10:21:09

Cyclists need to think of a helmet as motorists do of wearing a seatbelt, Olivia Keating tells PJ Coogan. Her life was saved by one!


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2021-09-16 Covid vaccine boosters... Licencing law changes... living with Multiple Sclerosis & more from 2021-09-16T13:26:19

Will we or won’t we need a covid vaccine booster? - the latest expert view says most of us probably won’t... Pubs and clubs could stay open until 5am in new Green Party plans for the night ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Better Maternity Care & Boycotting "The Rotunda" from 2021-09-16T12:08:28

Linda Kelly of The Better Maternity Rights Campaign talks to PJ about #BetterMaternityCare and boycotting #TheRotunda


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PODCAST EXTRA - Support For Returning To Work from 2021-09-16T11:47:36

Gillian McGrath, founder of Change Grow Succeed and a life coach tells PJ about the support on offer for returning to work after years looking after a family.





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PODCAST EXTRA - Booster Shot Concerns With Prof. Kingston Mills from 2021-09-16T11:34:26

Since booster shots have been in the news we have had a lot of comments and queries from listeners. PJ and Prof Kingston Mills, TCD, discuss what is on listeners' minds.



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2021-09-15 Childcare in crisis.. Coveney still under pressure.. Cork Bike Week & more from 2021-09-15T13:38:55

The crisis in childcare is getting worse baby rooms are closing now for lack of staff...The Dail is back - Simon Coveney is still under pressure, but his job would seem safe... it's Cork Bike We...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Amy Barrett Survey To Help Abuse Survivors from 2021-09-15T12:15:58

Amy Barret talks to PJ about a survey for information to inform better support structures for victims of abuse.

1. Where in the country you are/ were looking for counselling?

2. Your...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Know Your Relationship Attachment Style from 2021-09-15T11:46:18

If you know your attachment style, it will help your relationships at home and at work Louize Carroll tells PJ Coogan.

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2021-09-14 Student parties.. Ian Baileys Big Interview.. a dress made from oranges & more from 2021-09-14T13:25:49

Student parties on college road.. Calls for expulsions and criminal charges - Ian Baileys Big Interview on Virgin Media...did we actually learn anything new - Katie made a dress out of orange pe...

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PODCAST EXTRA - PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) A Ticket To A Job from 2021-09-14T13:09:24

Deirdre Creedon, MTU, looks at Post Leaving Cert Courses, great in their own right or to get into another qualification. Bernie then tells PJ how she was delighted with hers. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Your First Home Step-By-Step from 2021-09-14T13:01:53

We know we want it but what do you actually do? PJ gets a step-by-step guide to buying your first home from Emmet Creighton of lintil.com


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PODCAST EXTRA - Junk Kouture from 2021-09-14T12:41:21

Katie Brill joins PJ to talk about Junk Kouture the famous competition where young designers, engineers and performers join together to create high fashion looks from junk!

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2021-09-13 Shop Early For Xmas! Reboot Happiness In September, 2 Norries Go Global & More... from 2021-09-14T07:47:38

Hear why you might want to start your Xmas shopping now, shortages ahead! Winter can be bleak but September is the time for a reboot to stop dark day blues. The Two Norries podcast is signed up to ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Eating Disorders on the rise. from 2021-09-13T12:38:50

Eating Disorder Specialist Fierna Kennedy spoke to Fiona about the recent upsurge in Eating Disorders of all ages and all genders.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Maeve Dennehy Used Lockdown To Create A Label "Oh Molly" from 2021-09-10T12:15:56

Maeve Dennehy of Love Cherish Boutique in Charleville used Lockdown to create her own fashion Label "Oh Molly". She tells PJ how it happened.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Nuala's Lucky Escape On 9/11 from 2021-09-10T12:00:58

Nuala was on a J1 the day of 9/11 and had been due to visit the Twin Towers.


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2021-09-10 9/11 Recalled, Kieran Kramer, Married At First Sight & More... from 2021-09-10T11:52:21

Listeners on the day that changed the way we live, 9/11. Local favourite singer Kieran Kramer on his recovery from sepsis. Married At First Sight is a must see. And more....


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Jen Bowler of Sparkle The Band tells us about the hack that took all their bookings. Avril Ronan, of Trend Micro and also Cybersafe Kids, gives some tips on staying safe for you, your business and ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Waheed Is Safe But Fears For Family In Afghanistan from 2021-09-09T11:33:03

Millstreet-based Waheed Talwar tells PJ Coogan of his fears for those left in Afghanistan. 


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2021-09-08 Gambling on Credit Cards.. Miss Cork on suppprting Alzheimers research.. Staying in touch with a sick friend & more from 2021-09-08T13:58:44

Problem gambling - would it help to ban the use of credit cards online or at the bookies ...Miss Cork Zoe Hendrick on why Alzheimers awareness is so important to her..

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PODCAST EXTRA - "Nana, Ma & Me" Black And Irish In Different Times from 2021-09-08T13:00:42

Jade Jordan’s grandmother, Kathleen, left Ireland for England in the 1950s and married a Jamaican. She returned to Ireland and Jade's book "Nanny, Ma & Me" is a story about race in a co...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Miss Cork Zoe Hendrick from 2021-09-08T12:43:26

PJ catches up with Zoe on how her year as Miss Cork is going and how she is heightening Alzheimer’s awareness. 


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PODCAST EXTRA - Less Stress Design Nature Into Your Home Or Office from 2021-09-08T12:06:02

The New Normal is bringing changes to workplaces and homes. PJ talks to Grainne Bagnall about hopes that plants, natural designs and even pets will bring down stress and make us happier in everyday...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Wally The Walrus Update, Laws & Clothes! from 2021-09-07T13:30:48

Melanie Croce, Seal Rescue Ireland, tells us the latest with Wally, and says laws are needed to help him and his cousins. Meanwhile, Aiden O' Sullivan & Audrey Kane of @caherclothingc...

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2021-09-07 New Revelations On Zappone Appointment, Kids That Can't Do School Because Of PDA, Terrible Twos & More... from 2021-09-07T11:28:24

Will Zappongate latest upset FF/FG partnership? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how a new group "Not OK In School Ireland" can help. How to cope with the Terrible Twos. And more...
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PODCAST EXTRA - Kids That Are Not OK In School & PDA from 2021-09-07T11:08:29

Faye Hayden talks about the new group Kids That Are Not OK In School and she tells PJ about PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance.


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2021-09-06 Leo at the Hoopla... Covid vaccines in pregnancy.. Strange sizes in Penneys & more from 2021-09-06T13:58:30

Leo at a music festival in London - his own business or an insult to out of work Irish musicians?... An international expert tells pregnant listeners - get the Covid vaccine - we’ve done the res...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Give Time, Give Space To Cyclists from 2021-09-06T12:32:10

On September 6th 2016 Donna Fox was killed in a collision in Dublin city. Donna's brother Neil appeals to motorists to Give Time, Give Space to cyclists.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Burnout, More Than Just Being Tired from 2021-09-03T12:14:17

Burnout means more than just feeling tired and it is different to depression, so how would you know if you had it? Phoebe Webb, lifecoach, tells PJ 



from 2021-09-02T13:56:25

Jade Foley is on Glow Up Ireland, a show about Make Up Artists hosted by former Love Island star Maura Higgins. She tells PJ how she got to be such a great MUA despite a few hard times getting ther...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Foreign Veneer Ops Could Take Away Your Smile from 2021-09-02T13:43:54

We have all heard to be careful choosing an overseas dental treatment. Dr Ellen-Gene Long, on what could go wrong leaving you afraid to smile and nursing bad gums.


from 2021-09-02T13:33:44

Emma tells PJ her partner and herself are a respectable, working, couple. But even applying for 10 places a day she just cannot get a place to rent.


from 2021-09-02T11:45:21

Emma and her boyfriend have tried everything to get a place to rent. Knocknaheeny's Jade overcame bullying to be the star of Glow Up Ireland on TV tonight. Why getting veneers on your teeth out for...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Education Must Change from 2021-09-01T15:47:59

Teacher, mother and author Jennifer Horgan tells PJ why the education system must change.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Time To Take A Closer Look At Long Covid from 2021-08-31T10:19:54

Professor Liam O'Mahony from UCC tells PJ about Long COVID research. He also says use your own discretion about going back to school and appeals for personal responsibility going forward. 
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PODCAST EXTRA - Int'l Overdose Day from 2021-08-30T16:59:12

PJ talks to Emily Shilling of Students for a Sensible Drug Policy who are holding a memorial and demonstration outside the old Cork courthouse on Anglesea Street - 376 candles will be lit for the 3...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mums Band Together For Special Needs Kids from 2021-08-30T16:22:18

PJ talks to Liz Kyte from We Care, a group of Cork mothers who have come together to offer support for families of children with additional needs. 

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2021-08-30 Covid restrictions to end.. Winter power cuts looming... flat-footed from lockdown & more from 2021-08-30T13:30:38

Dr Jack Lambert says Covid isn’t going anywhere fast - so we need to adapt and keep taking precautions.. could we run short of electricity in the winter? Might there be power cuts?... Did you ge...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr Jack Lambert Says Open Up But Mitigate from 2021-08-30T11:47:13

Dr Jack Lambert says it is right to open up but we also need to have the right safeguards in place and accept measures like masks will be around, to some extent at least, for some time.


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PODCAST EXTRA - What's Holding You Back Discover With Jo from 2021-08-27T15:03:19

Women face obstacles in creating and growing a business. PJ talks to Jo from Discover with Jo about ways to overcome them.


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2021-08-27 Phil Coulter On COVID Gig Ban, Are You Due An Inheritance? Leah's Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss & More... from 2021-08-27T11:37:40

Phil Coulter says gigs need a roadmap to survive. Every wondered are you due money from a distant relative's will? Leah Punch talks about her tummy tuck following her amazing 10 stone weight loss. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Using Love Island For UCC's Bystander Intervention from 2021-08-26T16:03:39

Maeve McTaggart and Alana Daly-Mulligan tell PJ they use Love Island to tackle the topics of the UCC Bystander Intervention Programme

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PODCAST EXTRA - TikTok Job Applications, Yay or Nay Plus The Power Stand from 2021-08-25T15:46:34

Niamh from niamhbrady.com says she can see TikTok resumés being a big advantage for certain jobs plus she tells PJ how to show his shine with a power stand.


from 2021-08-25T13:19:06

Could electric picnic be saved at the last minute - even Dr Tony now says it could go ahead... Pieta say the pandemic has brought hundreds of young people to their door seeking help... video CV’...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Food From South Africa from 2021-08-23T11:39:54

We don't know much about South African food here in Cork but Corrinne Austin is here to help PJ and the rest of us. More yum - http://corrinneskitchen.blogspot.com


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Importance Of Promoting Active Travel Once Schools Return from 2021-08-20T13:06:24

Ciaran Dineen tells PJ why it's time parents left the car at home, and young people walked the walk when it comes to climate change mitigation.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Money Doesn't Stretch Far Enough To Feed Children from 2021-08-20T10:28:59

Catriona Twomey tells PJ poverty is easy to talk about when you are not part of it


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PODCAST EXTRA - Should Women Breastfeed For Longer from 2021-08-19T14:35:29

Lactation consultant Maria O’Sullivan tells PJ the benefits of extended breastfeeding in a bid to help mothers struggling with societal pressures.


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2021-08-19 Vaccine boosters... experts worried about Wally.. the goats break loose & more.. from 2021-08-19T13:35:16

Which is better - vaccine boosters for us or more first doses for poor countries? .. Wally the Walrus is still around but experts are warning people not to get too close to him.. a family of goa...

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PODCAST EXTRA -Are Covid Variants From Developing Countries Worrying from 2021-08-19T12:09:02

 Virologist Gerald Barry tells PJ he believes that variants from developing countries are more of a risk and vaccine doses should be used there.  


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PODCAST EXTRA - Why Skinny Shaming Can Be Damaging from 2021-08-18T12:08:39

Body confidence and wellbeing coach Sarah Lyons told PJ the impact skinny shaming can have on people.


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2021-08-17 Corks Afghan community worries about home.. Ambers gratitude to Cork Life Centre... the Lord Mayors letter to Limerick & more from 2021-08-17T13:53:18

Frightened for our sisters back home - members of Corks Afghan community fear for their country under Taliban rule..The Cork Life Centre literally saved my life - Amber tells her story as the centr...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Lord Mayor Calls For The Return Of Liam from 2021-08-17T12:01:51

Lord Mayor Cllr Colm Kelleher tells PJ about his letter to the mayor of Limerick asking for the return of Liam MacCarthy cup.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Should We Be Worried About Rising Covid Numbers from 2021-08-16T11:22:23

Professor Liam Fanning speaks to PJ on the significant rise in Covid numbers.


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PODCAST EXTRA Cork Heritage Quiz from 2021-08-13T15:01:27

Can you do better than Peej with Liam O’hUigin's quiz on Cork's heritage? Also, to learn more about Cork's heritage, check out here: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-heritage-open-day/


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Heritage Open Day from 2021-08-13T12:09:49

Liam O'hUigin has created a special quiz for Cork Heritage Open Day


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PODCAST EXTRA - Feeling Like A Diamond After 11 Stone Weight Loss from 2021-08-13T11:44:01

 Effy Murphy @effysjourney is getting ready to take part in the Miss Diamond Ireland pageant this month following her weight loss journey 


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2021-08-12 Less pay to work from home.. more men reporting Domestic Abuse.. look to the skies tonight & more from 2021-08-12T13:30:56

Could your boss cut your wages if you wanted to keep working from home.. More men are coming forward about domestic abuse - and shows like Fair City are having an effect... If the skies are clea...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Woman Is One Of The World’s Top 20 Outstanding Young Persons from 2021-08-12T13:15:43

Sinead Kane @KaneSinead has been nominated as one of the world’s top 20 outstanding young persons at the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World representing Ireland this year.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Working From Home Means A Pay Cut from 2021-08-12T13:02

Google and others say if you work far away from the office they will cut your pay. Why? Will other companies cut for other reasons? Caoimhe Bourke says you need to consider the effect on motivation...

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PODCAST EXTRA - No Gigs Until 90% Are Vaccinated from 2021-08-12T11:07:52

Matt McGranaghan of MEAI Ireland was told gigs will not return until 90% of adults have vaccines. He tells PJ that they need a plan to work to figure out their finances


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PODCAST EXTRA - Hospitals Overcrowding Crisis from 2021-08-11T12:26:14

Cork has the Worst hospital overcrowding since the pandemic began. Dr John Sheehan, Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Colm Burke TD, Liam Conway of the INMO and Sinn Féins Thomas Gould spoke to PJ a...

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2021-08-10 Cork gets Mossy Walls.. Greece struggles with massive fires ...Wally is in West Cork & more from 2021-08-10T13:29:05

Robot trees - mossy walls have arrived in Cork - what are they for and will they work.. Greece is struggling to contain forest and bush fires - we’ve an eyewitness report..Wally the Walrus’s Wor...

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PODCAST EXTRA- Give Your Child Space from 2021-08-09T12:24:31

Eileen Keane Healy @jumpstartyourconfidence looks into what it means to give space to your child to let them grow and develop their own special interests and abilities.


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PODCAST EXTRA - StepTember Challenge For Debra Ireland from 2021-08-06T12:02:12

DEBRA Ambassadors Trisha Lewis @trishastransfo1 and Emma Fogarty @emma_p_fogarty are chatting about our DEBRAs StepTember Challenge and why they want you to sign up alongside them. 
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2021-08-05 so Katherine Zappones party was "legal" after all.. should heading the ball in soccer was banned.. the star of Hamilton who loves cork and wants to live here & more from 2021-08-05T13:43:51

Musicians, pubs and restaurants now demanding a change in the rules, after Katherine Zappones party was legal after all... Is it time "heading" the ball in soccer was banned - after more resea...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Music & Entertainment Industry In Dire Straights from 2021-08-05T13:27:16

Musician Matt McGranaghan tells PJ that the sector is receiving blow after blow with no end in sight.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Walk In The Steps Of Frederick Douglas from 2021-08-05T13:25:10

Hamilton Star Paul Oakley Stovall speaks to PJ on the story of Frederick Douglas and his visit to Cork. We also hear from Laurence Fenton author of 'The Black O Connell' and Co Founder of Douglas W...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Brain Injuries Are Caused By Heading The Ball from 2021-08-05T10:57:55

Dr. Willie Stewart explains his research and why he believes that football authorities are still exposing players to the risk of dementia.


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2021-08-04 Bus tragedy in Monkstown.. the perils of online booking.. beware the lovebomber & more from 2021-08-04T13:28:51

Widespread shock and sadness at the tragic deaths of Fr Con Cronin and bus driver Mark Wills..

...is your latest squeeze just really nice or are you being love bombed..& lots more...

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PODCAST EXTRA - The New Fitness Craze from 2021-08-04T12:34:41

Lisa Brady of Groovefit Ireland tells PJ about the new dance fitness phenomenon adored by the stars, Plyojam! 


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PODCAST EXTRA - The Dangers Of Love Bombing from 2021-08-04T12:24:20

Cork based Life Coach Anna Lehane @AnnaLehane explains the meaning behind the term 'love bombing' she tells PJ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - UK Numbers Are Doing Good from 2021-08-04T11:59:39

Dr.John Cambell looks at the figures in the UK with PJ.He says he is cautiously optimistic for the UK and ourselves.


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2021-08-03 Bantry Hospital crisis... dance classes still banned.. Love Island is toxic & more from 2021-08-03T15:21:42

Why must a GP in Bantry tell very sick patients - you’ll have to go to Cork - I can’t help you here.. Children can go to the pub with Mam and Dad but dance class is still banned...And love island m...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Declutter Your Home And Paint It Bright from 2021-07-30T12:52:45

Interior Designer Geri O'Toole Glynn gives her best tips on how to pick the best colour for your house and Anne Marie Kingston explains the best way to successfully declutter your home.


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PODCAST EXTRA -Art Therapy Can Help Tackle Anxiety from 2021-07-30T12:28:24

Art psychotherapist, Patrick Byrne believes that the provision of emotional support as we begin to emerge from Covid-19 “is crucial” for the wellbeing of all our population


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PODCAST EXTRA - Should The GAA Join The Olympics from 2021-07-30T09:40:46

Finbarr and Gavin both love GAA equally but both have different opinions on the GAA joining The Olympic Games.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Trish O'Donovan & TJ Ryan So Proud of Ireland's Gold from 2021-07-29T12:10:20

This morning on The 96FM Opinion Line, Fiona spoke with TJ Ryan of Skibbereen Rowing Club and Trish O'Donovan, mother of Paul O'Donovan, who along with Fintan McCarthy scooped a gold at the Tokyo O...

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PODCAST EXTRA - GAA Should Be Available For Everyone from 2021-07-28T14:02:53

Many of the Cork GAA's most devoted fans feel left out if they have not Sky for one reason or another.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Hedgegrow Hazards On Rural Roads from 2021-07-28T13:53:38

Independent TD Michael Collins believes The regulations about hedge cutting need to be re looked at as he says some roads cant wait for the set times it is allowed.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Denied A Chance For A Child Due To My BMI from 2021-07-27T12:50:50

Olwyn @olliesbabywish was denied a chance for a child in Ireland due to her BMI but now out in Greece she has received some great news


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2021-07-27 2021-07-27 Does the hike in the Local Property Tax really mean better services, Will Covid Certs allow 100 guests at your August Wedding, A women who was denied a chance for a child in Ireland due to her BMI from 2021-07-27T12:43:37

Does the hike in the Local Property Tax really mean better services?  Will Covid Certs allow 100 guests at your August Wedding? Franc explains the confusion Olwyn @olliesbabywish was...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Becoming An Irish Citizen Was An Easy Decision from 2021-07-26T13:20:47

Kate from @flavour.ie explains how it feels to become an Irish Citizen after living in Cork for 16 years.


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2021-07-26 hateful vandalism of the Queer Code in Fitzgerald Park, How can we make our kids comfortable with diversity, One woman who loves Ireland so much she has become a citizen & more... from 2021-07-26T12:44:57

hateful vandalism of the Queer Code in Fitzgerald Park reminds us that homophobia is still very real, We hear why our kids need to be comfortable with the diverse country that Ireland is becomin...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Homophobic Vandalism Over Weekend from 2021-07-26T10:55:23

After the homophobic vandalism on 6 out of 9 exhibits for LINC Drama's "Queer Code", which saw 3 stolen, 2 damaged and 1 thrown in a bush, Fiona speaks to Sonya Matthews about a sad reminder that h...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Homohhobic Vandalism Over Weekend from 2021-07-26T10:47:25

After the homophobic vandalism on 6 out of 9 exhibits for LINC Drama's "Queer Code", which saw 3 stolen, 2 damaged and 1 thrown in a bush, Fiona speaks to Sonya Matthews about a sad reminder that h...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Normalise The Discussion About Gender Identity And Sexuality from 2021-07-23T12:56:33

Jack Fitzgerald from @GenderRebelsCork is hosting an online talk for parents, family and friends of trans or transitioning young people.


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POCAST EXTRA- I Had To Move To Spain To Access Medical Cannabis from 2021-07-23T12:42:02

Yesterday Fiona spoke to Martin Condon who was planting hash pants around the city as part of a campaign to legalise Cannabis in Ireland. He mentioned a Cork Lady named Alicia Maher who had to go t...

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2021-07-23 Checking workers vaccine status, Planning a wedding with restrictions, Wrestling Club Closure, Moving to Spain to get Cannabis based medicine & More from 2021-07-23T11:54:44

A beloved wrestling club has shut down leaving the People of Douglas Heartbroken, Should we be kinder to bees, One girls story of leaving Ireland to live in Spain so to access medicinal cannabis &a...

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PODCAST EXTRA-Society Has Changed, Our Schools Must Too from 2021-07-22T15:34:42

Is it fair to be bringing religion studies based around only Catholicism Paddy Monahan Policy Officer at Education Equality offers advice to parents.



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2021-07-22 Bantry Basketball Club Delight Following Sponsorship From A Lister, Top Tips For Helping Our Little Ones Sleep During The Heatwave, How We Can Help To Build Childrens Confidence & more.mp3 from 2021-07-22T14:11:47

Why an A-list Hollywood star decided to sponsor a Bantry U16 basketball team, Is your child being particularly fussy this week? Sleep Expert Kelly Geoghegan shares her top tips for helping our...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Emily Ratajkowski Sponsors A Cork Basketball Club from 2021-07-22T14:07:42

Emily Ratajkowski has become the newest sponsor of Bantry Basketball Club, putting her clothing brand's logo on the teenage team's jerseys. Team Coach Pa Curran tells the story of how it came about...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Should You Be Worried About The Menopause from 2021-07-21T13:12:47

Are you going through Menopause? Are you worried about what lies ahead? The Cork Menopause Support Group answers all your questions.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sarcoma Awareness Month Cork Women Ruth Tells Her Story from 2021-07-21T12:57:59

Ruth Walsh is a 36 year old woman from Cork who was diagnosed with sarcoma in 2016 she explains why she feels privileged to still be here when so many others I met on my journey have not been so f...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 10 Year Old Darragh treated to a 99 from Roy Keane from 2021-07-21T12:34:07

10 year old Darragh Morey, met Cork football legend Roy Keane on Youghal beach and even got a free ice cream from the soccer hero.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Anne Rabbitte On Life Centre, Access To Footpaths, JAM Card and more from 2021-07-20T14:29:37

Fiona Corcoran talks to Minister of State for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Anne Rabbitte on the future of The Life Centre, pedestrian access issues with footpaths since ou...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Kieran Stanley On Life As A Zoo Designer Plus Covid in Berlin from 2021-07-20T13:53:57

Kieran Stanley is a Zoo Designer who is based in Berlin he speaks about the importance of correctly designing a zoo and what life is like in Berlin during Covid


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PODCAST EXTRA - Can Your Boss Ask Where You Go On Holidays? from 2021-07-19T13:52:29

Clíona Kenny of Comyn Kelleher Tobin Solicitors looks at your rights when telling your boss about holidays and other pandemic employment issues.


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2021-07-19 Nearly 200 Cervical Samples Are Expiring, How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Call The Midwifes Megan Cusack & More... from 2021-07-19T13:19:28

Nearly 200 Cervical samples are expiring, What will be done to fix it? Do you suffer from imposter syndrome or is a lack of self-belief holding you back? Virigina from @upsherises.ie gives tips on ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Heartbreaking Healthcare Fakes from 2021-07-16T15:11:50

Bernie Garrett talks to PJ about the explosion in conman healthcare. Published by Hammersmith Health Books, The New Alchemists is available Jul 22nd ISBN 9781781611883


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PODCAST EXTRA - Turn Off The COVID Tap From GB/NI from 2021-07-16T10:12:36

Let's protect our GAA outdoor summer camps, our outdoor dining by turning off the Delta Variant tap says Prof Gerry Killeen.


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2021-07-13 Vaccine passes have started arriving.. Could we face an ambulance strike.. the houseplant that thrives on neglect & more from 2021-07-13T14:29:03

Vaccine passes have started arriving - but make sure the name matches the name on your passport .. 

Why would an ambulance from Clare have to go to an accident in Cork - what’s up wit...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pinterest Bans Weightloss Adverts from 2021-07-13T13:10:30

Erin from Eating Disorder Centre Cork hopes all social media platforms can do this also.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Future Uncertain For Cherished Cork Centre from 2021-07-12T12:25:26

Director of Cork Life Centre Don O Leary worries on going funding challenges will put the centre at risk.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Do You Grind Your Teeth? from 2021-07-09T14:54:17

Grinding your teeth, or bruxism, can become a very serious problem. Paul Brady Consultant Oral Surgeon in Dental School and Hospital of University College Cork tells us more and what solutions...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pat Falvey Says Keep Healthy It's Vital And Can Be Done! from 2021-07-09T14:43:38

Accidental Rebel Pat Falvey tells PJ it's vital to keep your health up in troubling times, no matter what your age is.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Miriam Mullins Locked Down in South Africa from 2021-07-09T12:49:06

Tik Tok Star Miriam Mullins @miriammullins_ is caught in a strict lockdown with curfews and no drink sales in South Africa while visiting to help her boyfriend's sick mum.


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PODCAST EXTRA - CMO Tony Holohan Ireland Right On Euros And More... from 2021-07-09T08:37:08

The Chief Medical Officer told our colleagues in FM104 Ireland was right to avoid involvement in the Euros championship. Hear what he said about antigen testing and dining.


from 2021-07-08T14:14:51

Dr John Sheehan is warning people about the danger of tanning injections - you really don't know what's in them ... why can't you just leave out an extra bin bag if the wheely bin is full?.. If ...

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PODCAST EXTRA Denise Saves Us A Bundle from 2021-07-08T13:03:29

Prices are rising. Electric, Gas, TV, Broadband, Insurance. We spoke to Denise O'Mahony @thechubbymama_sw on how to cut all those bills! Save thousands.


from 2021-07-07T13:36:31

Vaccine delays and mishaps for the "forgotten cohort.."...Insurance payouts are going down because the rules changed - but why are premiums not following?.. How daft is the law on dog poo -...

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2021-07-06 Massive driving test backlog... Opening up in the UK - is Boris right or wrong?... Irelands first Divorce Coach & more. from 2021-07-06T13:36:26

The govt plan to catch up with the driving test backlog won’t work - says a businessman who’d know - Boris Johnson's UK reopening plans - a Corkwoman gives a business reaction - Irelands first Divo...

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2021-07-05 Breastfeeding at work.. How effective are the Covid19 vaccines?... Petrol. Diesel, Electric, PCP - some thoughts on changing your car.. & more from 2021-07-05T13:34:59

 Breastfeeding at work - is policy in Ireland way behind the rest of the World? .. How effective are the Covid19 vaccines - YouTube sensation Dr John Campbell has all the data... Petrol. Di...

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2021-07-02 Dire warnings about Delta, Canada is scorching but will our July be hot? Sunday Facebook Live cooking & More... from 2021-07-02T11:59:49

Dire warnings about Delta but vaccines open to more people. We hear more and also how it affected female health workers. Why is Canada scorching and what’s our weather for July going to be like? Fi...

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2021-07-01 Indoor hospitality elsewhere in Europe.. underground hairdressing ..save yourself 5k with Denise's help & more.. from 2021-07-01T13:31

Indoor hospitality elsewhere in Europe - what exactly is happening.. underground hairdressing - why it's threatening established businesses ..how you can save yourself €5k with Denise's help & ...

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2021-06-30 The Coronapass is coming - will you use it?... The scourge of hayfever .. Diving for Pearls & more from 2021-06-30T13:58:29

The "Coronapass" is coming - for vaccinated people to go inside pubs - would you use it?... The scourge of hayfever - why can it get so much worse at different times of the day? .. Diving f...

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2021-06-29 No indoor dining for now, say NPHET.. Is it an insult if someone tells you "grow up"? .. Pets with human names & more from 2021-06-29T13:44:11

No indoor dining for now, say NPHET - unless you're fully vaccinated, maybe? .. Is it an insult if someone tells you "grow up"? - or is it good advice worth thinking about.. A cat call...

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2021-06-28 Will reopening be delayed?.. new information in the Sophie case .. Beibhinn's new charity "Heart Angel" & more from 2021-06-28T13:34:13

Will the reopening of indoor dining be delayed by two weeks? Is there a development in the case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier? The Heart Angel - a new charity in memory of little Beibhinn ...

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2021-06-23 Should Ireland continue to reopen? .. Why are 12 year olds out drinking?.. What is a "snowplough parent" & more from 2021-06-23T13:55:14

 Should Ireland continue to reopen - Dr David Nabarro from the WHO says Yes.. Why are 12 year olds out drinking - and who should be responsible for getting them home?.. What is a "snow...

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PODCAST EXTRA- David Nabarro, Special Envoy on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization from 2021-06-23T11:06:28

David Nabarro, Special Envoy on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization, is hopeful for Ireland opening up and talks of the importance of vaccines for all countries.


from 2021-06-23T09:47:04

Prof Luke O'Neill, TCD, on how the vaccines are holding up against the variants, the need for booster shots and how all this plays into Ireland opening up.


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2021-06-18 Vaccines For Those In Their 30s, Hating Peter Tatchell, Lord Mayor Joe Kavanagh's Year In Office & More... from 2021-06-18T12:44:42

Vaccines available for those in their 30s but how long will it take and what happens if you get a bad reaction? Hating Peter Thatchell: why you should watch it this weekend and why people either lo...

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2021-06-17 Why "mixing" vaccines is the way to go.. the WHO said WHAT about women drinking?.. Boris Johnson is a joke & more from 2021-06-17T14:21:55

Why "mixing" vaccines is the way to go & what's the real story on Rapid Tests? .. the WHO said WHAT about women drinking?.. Boris Johnson is a joke - a book of them in fact - written by a Co...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Antigen Tests Have A Place, Give Pfizer/Moderna As Second Jab Kingston Mills from 2021-06-17T11:01:50

There's confusion over different types of antigen tests; also, we need to talk about mixing AstraZeneca and J+J vaccines with a second dose from Pfizer/Moderna for best results says Prof Kingston M...

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2021-06-16 Adam King gets his own TV show... Scammed out of €2.5k - Leannas story ... The Long Puc that landed in Wales & more from 2021-06-16T13:25:58

 From the Toy Show to his own show - Adam King is reaching for the stars.. Scammed out of €2.5k when I answered an ad - Leannas story ... The Long Puc from Cork that landed in Wales & t...

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2021-06-15 Why can't litterbugs be fined on the spot?.. Valerie lost her Mam to Covid .. Lockdown stress for LGBTI+ & more from 2021-06-15T14:11:05

Why isn't Cork County Council issuing on-the-spot fines to teenage litterbugs? .. "Please wait until you're fully vaccinated" - Valerie lost her Mam to Covid despite her having one jab... L...

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2021-06-14 Controlling the Delta variant .. Southdoc reopening in Blackpool .. Try "havering" to beat stress & more from 2021-06-14T13:43:54

2021-06-14 Controlling the Delta variant - how best to stop it getting hold here .. Southdoc reopening in Blackpool - but not until September .. What is "havering" & how can it ease stress &...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Diabetes T.E.S.T Thirst, Energy, Sudden (weight loss), Toilet from 2021-06-11T12:23:36

Sinéad Powell, Senior Dietitian, Diabetes Ireland tells PJ to watch out for Thirst, (low) Energy, Sudden (weight loss) and Toilet (trips), T.E.S.T. in your child (or yourself) to pick up signs of D...

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2021-06-11 Musicians Protest On Jun 23rd, Gen Z - What Do They Want? There's A Cake For That & More... from 2021-06-11T11:56:45

Musicians want a road map for a return to live music. Generation Z say no one planned for the pandemic, are there plans for housing or CO2? Need to start a conversation with your kids? There’s a ca...

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2021-06-10 I've had one jab - where's the other one? .. watch your hours if you're WFH.. cut queues with a loo & more from 2021-06-10T13:08:51

Vaccination worries - I've had one jab - where's the other one? .. watch your hours if you're WFH - too many can make you sick... cut down on queues with a new invention for the ladies loo &am...

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2021-06-09 We need to talk about Delta.. Married or not? Your rights are different, you know.. No parking at The Pairc & more from 2021-06-09T14:08:32

We need to talk about the Delta variant - there are 61 cases in Cork .. Married or not? Your rights are different, you know - make sure you know them.. No parking at The Pairc - residents object to...

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2021-06-08 Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? .. Fit, healthy strong - but a stroke in his 20s.. Could we be headed for a "shed tax"& more from 2021-06-08T13:24:46

 Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? - new research says it's in your genes ... Fit, healthy strong - but Carmels son had a stroke in his 20s.. Could property tax changes mean we're headed f...

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2021-06-04 Keep Vincents For Girls, 40% Thinking Of Quitting Jobs, No Dads On WhatsApp Groups & More... from 2021-06-04T12:16:28

Save St Vincent’s Secondary School say "all girls can be all good". 40% of us are thinking of quitting the job, will bosses just wait for it to blow over? All the mums are on WhatsApp parenting gro...

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2021-06-03 I'm 16 Let Me Vote, Dear Gay Who Else Can I Talk To? What Are Your Irrational Beliefs? & More.... from 2021-06-03T13:08:16

I'm 16 let me vote, it's my future too. Dear Gay, who else can I talk to? Irrational beliefs and how they might hurt you. And more...


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PODCAST EXTRA - #DearGay Catherine Corless Wrote To Gaybo from 2021-06-03T10:34:34

Catherine Corless talks to Fiona about the letter she wrote to Gaybo and last night's TV show Listen

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PODCAST EXTRA - Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD On Maternity Restrictions from 2021-06-03T10:04:14

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD talks to Fiona about maternity restrictions after his emotional Dáil contribution yesterday.


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2021-06-02 Litter can hurt - please clean up!... How much will retrofit cost?... more taxes - really? & more from 2021-06-02T14:22:32

Litter can hurt - Aprils daughter needed 12 stitches - please clean up your waste!.. How much will retrofitting my house cost me?... Minister Michael McGrath defends changes in Property Tax & t...

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2021-05-31 Huge crowds & litter - is this an outdoor Summer? .. "I'm their Mum, but the law doesn't recognise me".. Manifesting yourself to success & more.. from 2021-05-31T14:03:47

Huge, unruly crowds & piles of litter - is this the outdoor Summer ahead of us? .. "I'm their Mum, but the law doesn't recognise me" - Anne Marie's surrogacy story.. Manifesting yourself to suc...

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2021-05-28 Getting Ready For Leesiders In Lanza, Murder In Roaringwater Bay, Friends Reunion Goodness & More... from 2021-05-28T12:06:29

Julian is getting Lanzarote ready for sun, sea and sand Leesiders in July. Murder at Roaringwater Bay, we talk to the man who wrote the book. Still there for you, Friends reunion gives us all a rus...

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2021-05-27 No music when the pubs reopen.. mind that spider - he bites.. what's the song that brightens your day & there's lots more from 2021-05-27T13:49:08

No music when the pubs reopen - musicians ask why.. mind that spider - he bites ..and it can be a very painful bite.. what's the song that makes you think of a sunny day.. and there's lots more
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2021-05-26 Bessborough planning rejected... We all do it, but now it has a name...Can you be friends with an Ex & more from 2021-05-26T13:25:07

 Bessborough planning rejected - 179 apartments will not go ahead - campaigners are overjoyed.. We all do it, we've been doing it for years - but now it has a name...Can you be friends with an...

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2021-05-25 Why can't I sleep all night?.. I found police files on the Dark Web... when can we go on holidays & more from 2021-05-25T13:49:29

Why can't I sleep all night? - In fact t's quite normal to wake once or twice.. Stuart found police files on the Dark Web - so how can the HSE get its stuff back?.. when can we go on foreign holida...

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2021-05-24 Thank you, Cork, for your Radiothon support... Can the pubs be given a date to open indoors?. the cost of babysitters & more from 2021-05-24T14:07:18

As money continues to come in, we say Thank You, Cork, for your Radiothon support... Can the pubs be given a date to open indoors?. when they do, and we can go out again, what should a babysitter c...

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2021-05-19 Bad news from Cork Airport, the Cork GP who has joined a global TikTok team, grow your own veg in your kitchen & more from 2021-05-19T14:08:12

 Bad news from Cork Airport, as Aer Lingus announces huge cuts.. the Cork GP who has joined a global TikTok team, tackling antivax nonsense. , grow your own veg.. in your kitchen, in a tower g...

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2021-05-18 Hospitals say "contact us".. Outdoor dining , hidden obstacles.. the future of home working & more from 2021-05-18T13:23:40

Hospitals say "contact us", as the HSE cyberattack causes chaos for appointments.. Outdoor dining is great, but if you have sight loss, there are many hidden obstacles .. the future of home working...

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2021-05-17 The HSE hack - how bad is it? .. Covid 19 - should we worry about the Indian variant? who's face would you like to see on the €1 coin & more from 2021-05-17T13:24:02

The HSE hack - how bad is it? - we get expert views, including those of world famous cryptographer Bruce Schneier - Covid 19 -should we worry about the Indian variant? YouTube analyst John Campbell...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Internationally renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier discusses the HSE hack from 2021-05-17T08:13:03

How does it happen? What to do now? Should a ransom be paid? PJ talks to internationally renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier about the HSE hack


from 2021-05-14T11:57:06

Dramatic rescue off the Old Head of Kinsale, entry fees for OPW sites lifted, cocktails, Cork V Covid, Reeling in the Years, Paul Byrne marks 40 years in media & more


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PODCAST EXTRA - What Are Your Values? from 2021-05-13T12:19:14

Values play a very strong role in shaping our life experience and who we are. PJ talks to Sarah Cooney from Merry Me Centre about the importance of knowing and honouring your values


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PODCAST EXTRA - Exploring Ireland's Recent History Of Infectious Disease from 2021-05-13T12:12:58

catchingstories.org focuses on infectious disease in Ireland in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. PJ talks to the two UCC researchers leading this project, Cliona O’Carroll and Beth Brint. ...

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2021-051-12 Thanking our nurses on their international day.. Covid jabs for teenagers.. what to do about rent & house prices & more from 2021-05-12T13:32:17

Thanking our nurses on their international day - we are inundated with messages.... Covid jabs for teenagers ..even for the smallies.. would you be ok with it? what to do about soaring rent & h...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ballyvolane's Cian On His Breaking Journey from 2021-05-12T12:14:48

PJ talks to Cian Mulcahy about his breaking (break dancing) journey. Cian has qualified for the European Breaking Championship due to be held in Sochi, Russia next month


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2021-05-11 Cuckoo funds & house prices.. Antigen tests - how do they work?.. Are women drinking too much & more from 2021-05-11T13:30:20

Cuckoo funds & house prices - should the government just borrow & build houses.. Antigen tests - how do they work & why don't NPHET like them?.. Are women drinking too much without know...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin On Cuckoo Funds & More from 2021-05-11T13:02:48

PJ talks to Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin about cuckoo funds, foreign bulk-buying and more


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PODCAST EXTRA -Why Does Excessive Drinking Have A Worse Effect On Women? from 2021-05-11T12:40:49

Following the recent HRB report, PJ talks to Cork-based Hepatologist Dr Orla Crosbie about the impacts of excess alcohol consumption


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2021-05-10 Reopening - but we have no water! .. Hilsers - could it really become a public toilet? .. getting Covid twice & more.. from 2021-05-10T13:38:53

 Reopening - a full diary but we have no water to wash our clients hair! .. Hilsers - could it really become a public toilet? English Market traders are far from happy.. getting Covid twice - ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - The Importance of Active Listening from 2021-05-10T12:21:41

When your child comes to talk to you - do you give them your full attention? PJ talks to Eileen Keane (jumpstartyourconfidence.com) about the importance of active listening


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2021-05-07 Working from Home, Online Security, Funding for Life Centre, Dad Bods Moms Bods, Your Favourite Box Set & More from 2021-05-07T12:03:38

Funding boost for Cork Life Centre, WFH or back to the office, Facebook scam targeting music lovers, dangers of inflatables in open water, edible coffee cups & more


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2021-05-05 The Rochestown Greenway.. Looking ahead to Eurovision 2021.. I built a cinema out of pallets & more from 2021-05-05T13:34:20

The Rochestown Greenway - is the planned route really a greenway at all?.. looking ahead to Eurovision 2021 - could Ireland win? .. I built a cinema in my garden out of pallets & lots more
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2021-05-04 Don't Ditch That Mask Yet, New Wardrobe For The Great Opening, Surviving Chronic Fatigue & More.. from 2021-05-04T13:18:38

You don't want to ditch that mask just yet says Dr Nick. Shops open so soon, here's how to revamp that wardrobe says Style Coach Sharon Huggard. Sarah Warde, author of "Fatigue" on adjusting to Chr...

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2021-05-04 Don't Ditch That Mask Yet, New Wardrobe For The Great Opening, Surviving Chronic Fatigue & More.. from 2021-05-04T13:18:38

You don't want to ditch that mask just yet says Dr Nick. Shops open so soon, here's how to revamp that wardrobe says Style Coach Sharon Huggard. Sarah Warde, author of "Fatigue" on adjusting to Chr...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Living With Chronic Fatigue Boundaries, Optimism, Help from 2021-05-04T12:16:41

Sarah Warde tells Fiona Corcoran that she hopes others will not make the mistakes she did after a Chronic Fatigue and, indeed, Long COVID diagnosis.

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2021-04-30 Opening Up, Dwyer Case Still A Sad Mystery, Eat That Meat & More from 2021-04-30T11:56

30 years missing. We look at the Fermoy Dwyer missing persons case with the sergeant who was on the case. Friends over fire. How Pakistan can teach you how to cook meat in the fire pit. And Shadow...

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PODCAST EXTRA - The Fermoy Dwyer Missing Persons Case from 2021-04-30T11:51:34

30 years ago Conor and Sheila Dwyer vanished without trace in Fermoy. PJ speaks to now retired Investigating garda Sgt Joe Watkins about what we know.


from 2021-04-29T16:23:44

Vaccine shots available within an hour of asking. That's the reality in Moscow. PJ speaks to Cork's Anastasia, vaccinated recently, and Dmitry who has had both jabs since February. Time for Ireland...

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2021-04-29 What's opening & when? .. the Sputnik vaccine .. from Tiktok to Twitch & mo from 2021-04-29T13:42:07

As we await news from the Taoiseach, what's likely to open in May & what's not? .. Anastasia lives in Cork, but she's had the Sputnik vaccine.. TikTok is huge,Twitch is gaining on it - are you ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Kate Travelled The World And She's Not Even 30 from 2021-04-29T10:07:44

Kate quit the day job in computers and visited the 7 continents on a low-budget, low-carbon journey of a lifetime.

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from 2021-04-28T13:24:01

County CEO Tim Lucey says bring home your own rubbish - we don't need any more bins;. the conversation starter that surprised April but really worked.. what's next for the vaccine programme - what ...

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2021-04-27 Tragedy in India - a Cork connection.. an outdoor Summer - but we need bins & toilets.. why are the basking sharks dying & more from 2021-04-27T13:32:36

 Tragedy in India - a Cork connection - we speak to the Hope Foundation team in Kolkata .. an outdoor Summer is a nice idea - but we need bins, seats & toilets.. why are basking sharks dyi...

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2021-0-26 India - why helping them helps us.. Invisible disability - please don't judge.. does The Glen need Park Rangers & more from 2021-04-26T13:29:37

 A Covid19 nightmare in India - Professor Luke O Neill on why helping them helps us.. Invisible disability - please don't judge, pleads Sha.. After a shocking incident at the weekend, does The...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Prof Luke O'Neill On Sad Situation In India & Listeners' Questions On Vaccines from 2021-04-26T09:16:29

The horrific scenes in India shows the world we must work to crush the disease everywhere at once for all our sakes says Luke O'Neill Biochemistry Prof in TCD School of Biochemistry and Immunology....

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2021-04-23 A Jabs A Jab Or Is It? The Best Way To Vaccinate! Friendship "Divorce" Is It Best To Tell Friends It's Over? Soaraway Summer Style Weekend Weather & More... from 2021-04-23T12:21:59

Nurses tell us about the best way to get the jab. A new thing is a friendship "divorce", telling a friend it's over. Cruel or kind? A Spanish Plume? Phew! What a scorcher hopes PJ. And More...
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PODCAST EXTRA - Earth Day Celebrate It By Finally Deciding To Drive Electric from 2021-04-22T14:40:41

One of the most practical changes you can make to fight climate change is to Drive Electric. PJ talks to Geraldine Herbert of wheelsforwomen.ie asking if the time is right.


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2021-04-22 It's Earth Day - is it time for an electric car..? Southdoc reopening on the Northside.. Having "the chat" with a smallie more from 2021-04-22T13:39:21

Today is Earth Day - is it time for an electric car - are they getting more affordable? Southdoc reopening on the Northside, but campaigners not happy with the appointment system.. Having "the...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Pandemic Rage from 2021-04-21T15:40:23

You've heard of "road rage" now meet it's bad older brother. Life under L5 put us under the same strain as being cooped up in a car but there are tips to restrain the rage Susana Serradas tells ...

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2021-04-21 What's on your Happy List .. can SENO please give Ballincollig a break.. ticket touting now banned by law & more from 2021-04-21T13:13:56

 What's on your Happy List - do one thing from it every day to avoid Pandemic Rage.. can SENO please give Ballincollig a break ..stop tagging! .. ticket touting is now banned by law &...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Vegan Life Bad For Testosterone Levels? from 2021-04-19T15:50:51

New science says vegans could have low testosterone. Tony Martin from Ketomined tells PJ where there's a will there's a way!


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2021-04-16 Clots Caused By Injection Technique? Work From Home Is A Pain In The Neck, Why Did You Kill Me? & More... from 2021-04-16T12:23:40

Vaccination blood clots can be down to injection technique. Working From Home can lead to all kinds of pains hear how to prevent, correct and cure them. Why Did You Kill Me - A mum's deathbed promi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Vitamin D & Vaccine Clotting COVID-19 Updates Dr John Campbell from 2021-04-16T08:33:44

PJ talks to Dr John Campbell, who runs a popular YouTube channel on health focusing on COVID-19 since the crisis started. Vitamin D deserves serious research and investigation and the Irish gove...

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2021-04-15 The danger of "wine o'clock.. is the Council cutting down too many trees? .. losing weight on Insta - with fabulous food & more from 2021-04-15T13:23:50

 The danger of "wine o'clock . could you be developing a habit without realisig ud ? is the Council cutting down too many trees? - Deborah says the area by the Anglers Rest has been "destroyed...

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2021-0-13 Vaccine & Quarantine holdups... Pedestrian streets cause problems.. the pleasures of plants on Instagram & more from 2021-04-14T13:36:24

Vaccine & Quarantine holdups - what happens now, politically at least?... Pedestrian streets cause problems - if you've a disability & you need your car.. the pleasures of plants on Instagr...

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2021-04-13 Astra Zeneca - what's the problem? .. listeners bitterly disappointed as clinics are cancelled.. is your Tinder date a cheat ? & more from 2021-04-13T14:55:30

 Astra Zeneca - what's the problem? .. listeners bitterly disappointed as clinics are cancelled without notice... is your Tinder date a cheat? - there's a Facebook group to help with that &...

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2021-0-12 Vitamin D - get it into you to ward off Covid.. 5k limit is gone - where will you go.. remembering Prince Philip & more from 2021-04-12T13:20:55

the vaccines are coming, but before you get yours, get some Vitamin D into you to ward off Covid19.. the 5k limit is gone - where will you go in our great County... remembering Prince Philip with t...

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2021-04-09 Compulsory Vaccines Coming To Ireland? How To Job Hop, Gastric Banding For When Weight Won't Shift And More... from 2021-04-09T11:43:34

Euro court says vaccines can be compulsory for school kids. Job hop the right way. If the weight won't shift a gastric band could be the answer. And more...


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2021-04-07 Kids That Don't Do Sports, Wedding Chaos How To Adapt? Jabs For Teachers Row & More... from 2021-04-07T12:41:33

Kids that don’t do sport and hobbies; can you coax them? A top wedding planer on how to adapt to the pandemic. And if teachers get jabbed will everyone want priority, If they don’t will, they strik...

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2021-04-06 Craziness On Kennedy Quay Bell Field The Lough, East Cork School Shortage Taoiseach Meeting, Helping Women At Work After Pandemic & More... from 2021-04-06T12:38:54

Gardens used as toilets this weekend when large numbers broke lockdown. We hear calls to close down Bell Field and police the Lough and Kennedy Quay. Taoiseach to meet East Cork principals over sch...

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2021-04-02 Why Antigen Testing Will Help Open Up, Are Phonecalls So Over, Trendy Chocs For Easter & More... from 2021-04-02T12:16:31

Professor Kingston Mills tells us why the antigen test scheme will help us keep schools open. People don't do phonecalls any more, is WhatsApp the future? Easter Eggs make a childhood but as adults...

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2021-04-01 Gardai say no Easter trips.. are you getting enough fibre?... why you should try Wim Hof & more.. from 2021-04-01T13:33:57

Gardai say no Easter trips or parties - you will be caught and fined.. are you getting enough fibre? - the lads from the Happy Pear also say we're not using the loo properly.. ... why you should tr...

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2021-03-31 Rules change on restrictions & vaccinations.. the work of Sli Eile.. Gareth O Callaghan on his new book & more from 2021-03-31T14:05:41

Rules change on restrictions & vaccinations, but Gardai, teachers, carers & parents are unhappy.. the work of Sli Eile, a unique approach to mental health.. Gareth O Callaghan on life with ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sarah O'Herlihy on how parents can best support their transgender children from 2021-03-31T11:59:29

On Transgender Day of Visibility, Sarah O'Herlihy, mom to Jamie and Chloe, talks to PJ about how parents can best support their transgender children.


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2021-03-29 Rebecca Saunders on life after Clarissa.. the megaship blocking the Suez Canal.. vulnerable people wonder "where is my vaccine?".. & more from 2021-03-29T13:55:10

Rebecca Saunders on life after the murder of her daughter Clarissa & her hopes of taking her remains back to America.. the megaship blocking the Suez Canal & the Corkman who predicted it.. ...

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2021-03-26 The Dossier scandal, A Cure For COVID, Something for the weekend “The Flight Attendant” & More... from 2021-03-26T13:02:52

The dossier scandal, who can you turn to if you can’t turn to your doctor? Pfizer has a pill it hopes will cure COVID. We hear more from YouTube star Dr John Campbell who also says Ireland could an...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr John Campbell On Cure For COVID Hopes from 2021-03-26T12:02:20

Dr John Campbell on a new Pfizer treatment that could stop COVID dead in its tracks. He also comes out in support of Ireland making its own vaccines.

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2021-03-25 Blackpool Flood Plans.. Special school places in short supply.. House prices going up & more from 2021-03-25T14:59:33

Blackpool Flood Plans - do we block the floods or save the otters?.. Special school places in short supply .."I'm losing sleep", says Aisling.. House prices are set to soar after Covid & there...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Time To Talk About The Invisible Job from 2021-03-24T16:06:34

Paula Fyans tells PJ couples do not include things like research and cleaning in lists of things to do and it leaves one partner with very little free time. Hear how this and other invisible job...

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2021-03-24 Emmas Long Covid story.. the Invisible Job all Mums have.. last nights special moon & more from 2021-03-24T14:20:50

Emmas Long Covid story - sick since last April - the Invisible Job all Mums have - and Dad's often ignore.. last nights special moon - what's the explanation? & lots more


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Emma was diagnosed with COVID-19 in April of 2020. Almost one year on she still has Long COVID. She tells PJ how it affects her.

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20-03-23 Remembering Sir Henrys, Do you have a doppelganger?.. Pills from placenta & more from 2021-03-23T14:21:39

 Remembering Sir Henrys - the Cork club that had worldwide fans .. Do you have a double? A doppelganger? is that even possible .. Pills from Mums placenta - the best supplement she'll ever hav...

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2021-03-22 Antisocial behaviour in Bells Field .. Vaccines for the vulnerable.. pills made out of placenta & more from 2021-03-22T14:21:08

 Antisocial behaviour in Bells Field .. the Lord Mayor wants action.. Vaccines for the vulnerable - when and how is it happening?.. the blogger who got pills made out of her placenta & mor...

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2021-03-19 Left Short School Places, Get That Perfect "Fakeaway" Taste With Chef Adrian Martin's Tips, Crossbarry Anniversary, EUR1/2bn Redevelopment And More... from 2021-03-19T13:25:41

We're hitting a crisis in school places, and there's no sign of anyone doing anything about it. Lockdown cooking "fakeaway" craze. Adrian tells us how to get that takeaway oomph! 100 years from Cro...

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2021-03-18 Covidiots at the Lough.. Hackers on your Baby Alarm.. giving Laughter Yoga a go & more from 2021-03-18T14:38:19

Covidiots at the Lough - angry callers say they'll keep us at Level 5.. Hackers on your Baby Alarm - who's watching your sleeping smallie.. giving Laughter Yoga a go - PJ tries it live on air.. and...

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2021-03-16 you know your're Irish... is there science behind Ivermectin?. uprooting trees for a Greenway & more from 2021-03-16T15:15:27

On St Patricks Eve, you know your're Irish when?... is there science behind Ivermectin as a Covid treatment, or is it just quackery?. uprooting trees for a Greenway, what's that about & there's...

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2021-03-15 Astra Zenica - what exactly is happening? ..More stories from women about Corks creepy men.. Looking ahead to Cheltenham 2021 & more from 2021-03-15T14:03:05

Astra Zenica - what exactly is happening with the vaccine? We get the science - and ask."should we worry".. More stories from women about Corks creepy men - the streets are simply not safe.. Lookin...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Schoolgirls Should Not Have To Learn To Carry Keys In Their Hand from 2021-03-12T15:15:40

Over summer a man threatened to rape Holly or he would kill her friend. Cork at 10am at night in the area around UCC. We need an end to a world where schoolgirls learn to carry keys in their hand, ...

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2021-03-12 Do All Women Walk With Keys In Their Hands? A Few Extra Bits At The Supermarket Can Revolutionize Your Kitchen, Anything Good On The Telly? And More... from 2021-03-12T13:07:03

Do you walk with keys in your hands? You probably do if you are a woman. Will it always be like this? If you pick up a few extra herbs and bits at the supermarket your weekend cooking can be a revo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - New Vaccines, Kent Strains And Dividends with Prof Luke O'Neill from 2021-03-12T10:33:16

Novavax, Sputnik V and Sinovac, are they part of the answer to Ireland's vaccine shortage or best avoided? Is the Kent strain more deadly? What can you do after you get vaccinated? And more science...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Talking To Your Relative Who Believes In COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories from 2021-03-11T16:31:35

Ross Frenett talks to PJ about the misguided beliefs out there and how to understand where people are coming from.

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PODCAST EXTRA- James Chisolm Saving Kids From Knife Crime from 2021-03-10T11:36:16

James Chisolm is from Togher but runs a boxing club in Essex and joined the fight against knife gangs. He talks to PJ about kids living in deprived households and how they got sucked into life or d...

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2021-03-09 Harry & Meghan - did you watch?.. Cork drives towards #zerocovid .. Packing Mums hospital bag & more from 2021-03-09T14:23:20

The Harry & Meghan interview - did you watch it? Who do you believe?.. Cork drives towards #zerocovid case numbers - can we get there and stay there? .. Packing Mums hospital bag for the new ba...

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2021-03-08 The "Rally for Truth".. An update on vaccines.. celebrating International Womens Day & more from 2021-03-08T14:07:29

The "Rally for Truth" on Saturday - who was there and why? An update on vaccines - Minister Michael McGrath takes our questions.. celebrating International Womens Day with special guests & ther...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Michael McGrath On Vaccine Rollout from 2021-03-08T11:18:45

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, answers questions on the rollout plan for vaccination and why the government does not try to speed up supplies.


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2021-03-03 Student Street Parties ... helping the smallies through lockdown...Cork's ten year old homelessness activist & more from 2021-03-03T15:16:47

 Student Street Parties in Limerick.. could it happen here in Cork too ... getting the smallies through lockdown - they'll be fine, with our help ...Ella ,Cork's ten year old homelessness acti...

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2021-03-01 Dublin this weekend.. Cork next week? ... restrictions broken in Crosshaven... Is your child missing milestones during lockdown.. & more from 2021-03-01T14:02:26

Dublin this weekend.. Cork next week? who are the far right , anti mask & anti lockdown activists .. restrictions broken in Crosshaven - and Gardai only have a pushbike to get there!. Is your c...

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2021-02-26 Life After COVID As Israel Opens Up, Save The Churches, Behind Her Eyes Hit Series With Bono's Daughter & More... from 2021-02-26T13:09:48

Life after Covid. We talk to a Cork man in Israel, as they open up thanks to getting vaccines right. Is it time to rescue churches, not for religion but to keep communities together?

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PODCAST EXTRA - Life After COVID-19 Cork Man Daniel In Israel from 2021-02-26T12:23:13

Israel has the most people vaccinated in the world and is starting to lift restrictions. But how does that work? Does everything open at once? Do they wait for everyone to be vaccinated? Daniel ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mary Lou McDonald SF Leader & Leader Of The Opposition from 2021-02-26T10:12:28

Mary Lou McDonald SF Leader and Leader Of The Opposition gives her impressions on the government's revised Living With Covid-19 Plan also outlining their policies on mandatory quarantine and vaccin...

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2021-02-25 Mandatory Quarantine - will we get it right ?... I'm going to open my business next week.. the secret of Cork Battenburg & more from 2021-02-25T14:26:59

Mandatory Quarantine - will we get it right or will we settle for half measures ?... "I'm going to open my business next week," says Susan, " I can't take this anymore...... Vanessa cracks the secr...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Battenberg: Vanessa's Cracked The Secret from 2021-02-25T13:14:47

Vanessa Foran wanted to make a classic Cork Battenberg cake and we think she's done it!

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2021-02-24 "Living With Covid" - listeners respond... Vaccine passports, yes or no? .. How is your relationship with food & more from 2021-02-24T14:51:55

"Living With Covid" - listeners respond to the Taoiseachs speech last night... Vaccine passports are coming to allow us travel again - would you use one? .. How is your relationship with food - cou...

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2021-02-23 Cork on flood alert.. Hotel Quarantine - don't get it wrong is the message from Down Under.. Paul Treyvaud puts it up to the Government and more from 2021-02-23T14:55:05

 Cork is on flood alert - we've updates from across the county.. Hotel Quarantine - don't get it wrong is the message from Melbourne based Professor Mike Toole . Restaurateur Paul Treyvaud put...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Binge Spending Dr Malie Coyne from 2021-02-23T12:54:27

Shopping as an obsession can really happen and it's a thing during Level 5 lockdown. Dr Malie Coyne tells PJ how to know when you are in trouble, how emotions are manipulated by online ships and...

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2021-02-22 Could Cork Airport close?.. #ZeroCovid has been done in Cork & could be done again.. Cork's smallest takeaway is now open & more from 2021-02-22T14:34

 Could Cork Airport close later this year to allow reconstruction of its runways? .Don't believe in #ZeroCovid? Well, it has been done in Cork before & Professor &oife McLysaght s...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork & Kerry Show The Way For Zero Covid says Aoife McLysaght from 2021-02-22T10:22:27

Cork and Kerry proved last year that Zero Covid is possible says Professor Aoife McLysaght. Government need to learn the lessons from here and from Australia she says.


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2021-02-18 Dr Jack Lambert on new Covid variants.. the Heart Angel Foundation.. diagnosed with Autism as an adult.. & more from 2021-02-18T14:43:04

Infectious Disease consultant, Dr Jack Lambert warns about the danger of new Covid variants.. Irene, Beibhinn's mum, tells us about the Heart Angel Foundation, a new charity for Cork.. diagnosed wi...

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PODCAST EXTRA - New Variants Change The Rules - Jack Lambert from 2021-02-18T11:52:58

Dr Jack Lambert, UCC School of Medicine, tells PJ that new variants mean that the government has to be cautious about everything now from schools and hairdressers to holiday travel. Hear why
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PODCAST EXTRA - Whatever Happened To #BeKind? from 2021-02-17T16:22:43

Ali Ryan of goss.ie and PJ wonder if there really was a change in online culture one year on from the hashtag #BeKind


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PODCAST EXTRA - Reasons To Be Cheerful From the.wellness.psychologist from 2021-02-17T16:03:41

We all need ways to keep the spirits up this weather and Dr Clodagh Campbell tells PJ there's 7 ways to keep chipper and we look at three in detail.

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2021-02-17 Staying happy in lockdown... #bekind online - it could you a job if you're not.. Cliodna, the Goddess of C more from 2021-02-17T14:20:22

Staying happy in lockdown - taking joy from simple things ... #bekind online - it could you a job in a few years time if you're not... Cliodna, the Goddess of Cork needs your help to celebrate St P...

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2021-02-16 Good progress in Cork's #covid numbers... should Air B&B's website be shut down?.. highly dangerous plastic surgery & more from 2021-02-16T14:40:15

Good progress in Cork's #covid numbers - still high but a whole lot better .. should Air B&B's website be shut down to prevent house parties?.. would you travel abroad for a a dangerous pl...

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2021-02-15 Vaccine rollout - how long will it take? .. Instagram racists hijacked my business.. could singing help with Long Covid & more.. from 2021-02-15T14:38:31

Vaccine rollout for the public starts today - but how long will it take? Will we all have a jab by the Summer?.. Instagram racists hijacked my business - but Insta can't help me find them.. could ...

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2021-02-12 Vaccine Rollout At Last, Homeless Suffer Beast From The East, Ringing In The Chinese New Year & More... from 2021-02-12T13:45:02

The vaccine is getting rolled out from Monday we hear how it’s done and listener worries about how they chose the first to get it. 80s music helping the homeless as the weather gets cruel. Gong he...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Abigail Mulcahy Star Of Italy's Got Talent Is Our New Fave Celeb from 2021-02-12T11:41:44

We're all mad about Abigail here after she went viral with High Hopes by Kodaline on Italy's Got Talent. She tells us the story of how she "kept mum" about the secret appearance that surprised Fede...

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2021-02-11 Bring on your corny chatup lines.. A #zerocovid life in New Zealand - Evey's story... forget about multi-tasking & more from 2021-02-11T14:12:18

Valentines Day is almost here, so bring on your corny chatup lines for a great prize..  A #zerocovid life in New Zealand - how was it done? hear Evey's story... forget about multi-tasking...

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2021-02-10 Tax on the PUP - what's changng? ... Nursing & burnout on the frontline.. remembering Cork's "Mr Entertainment", Ted Dunne & more from 2021-02-10T14:39:24

Tax on the PUP - what's changng? Charlie Weston explains... Nursing & the dangers of burnout on the pandemic frontline.. remembering Cork's "Mr Entertainment", Ted Dunne, following his death fr...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Remembering Ted Dunne from 2021-02-10T13:30:48

PJ remembers the late Ted Dunne with Michael Magner of The Vienna Woods and Larry Tompkins. Thank you for the music.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Smartphone Gambling Pandemic Addiction Danger from 2021-02-10T11:11:06

Denis told PJ how gambling became an addiction that gripped his life and left him empty and despairing until he got help.

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2021-02-08 Keith Barry says cold showers get him through lockdown.. No jab, no job - can your boss insist on a vaccine?.. The wreck of the Alta, one year on & more from 2021-02-08T14:06:43

Mentalist and entertainer, Keith Barry says cold showers get him through lockdown - and he has a special offer for 96FM listeners for his online show next weekend.. No jab, no job - can your b...

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2021-02-05 The Remarkable Strength Of Una Ring, It's A Sin Highlights AIDS Suffering In 80s, Declutter Now & More... from 2021-02-05T13:30:48

Una Ring talks endurance, recovery, strength and compassion after yesterday's sentencing of James Steele. Will Kennedy on It's A Sin the Channel 4 series you have to see. Decluttering: Decisions an...

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PODCAST EXTRA - "It's A Sin" Telling The Story Of A Terrible Time from 2021-02-05T12:35:18

Will Kennedy is a member of ACT UP Cork and lives with HIV. He chats with PJ about It's A Sin the C4 hit which explores attitudes in the 80s to HIV through the eyes of 5 friends.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Una Ring Speaks After Steele Sentenced To 7 Years from 2021-02-05T10:13:57

Una Ring talks about the harassment campaign she endured, how she's doing now and calls for compassion for Steele's family.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Witnessing COVID Deaths Is Devastating from 2021-02-03T10:28:53


Theresa O'Brien, CUH Clinical Nurse Manager, talks the toll on frontliners to PJ. You can read more here also: https://www.thesun.ie/news/6505542/nurse-deaths-against-human-nature-cov...

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2021-02-02 Vaccines - what's happening? Socks on the dog for Zoom.. every day is Groundhog Day & more from 2021-02-02T13:59:29

Vaccines - what's happening? Professor Luke O Neill on the latest developments... Socks on the dog for peace and quiet on Zoom.. in lockdown, every day is Groundhog Day & lots more


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PODCAST EXTRA - Prof Luke O'Neill On Vaccine Latest Antibody Tests And More from 2021-02-02T10:27:20

Can we make vaccines here in Ireland? Antigen tests are getting better what does that mean for our daily life? We catch up on all science with Prof. Luke O'Neill


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2O21-02-01 Spring or not?.. the old argument.. Illegal dumping, needles and bonfires.. kitchen gadgets are TikTok gold & more.. from 2021-02-01T14:57:04

February 1st. Spring or not?.. the old argument (PJ says it's March). Illegal dumping, needles in the garden and bonfires outside my wall.. kitchen gadgets are TikTok gold & there's lots more....

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2021-01-29 Did NPHET Get It Wrong On Zero Covid? Saucy Couples Try Movie Romance, True Crime Perfection With The Night Stalker & More... from 2021-01-29T13:11:53

Anthony Staines says Zero Covid means an end to lockdowns and, yes, we can do it, border and all. Spice up your lockdown with some saucy movie scene romance with your other half. True Cime perfect...

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2020-01-28 Vaccine wars - will they affect our jabs? .. Corks air quality - "it burns my lungs".. My son is self harming because he misses school & more from 2021-01-28T14:36:22

 Vaccine wars - will the row between Astra Zenica and the EU affect our jabs? .. Corks air quality - "it burns my lungs",one listener tells us.. My son is self harming because he misses school...

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2021-01-27 Celebrating The Late Cara O’Sullivan, Mortgage Insurance Gotcha, Shiver Me Sea Shanties & More... from 2021-01-27T13:44:09

The people of Cork celebrate the life of the late Cara O’Sullivan, Cork’s celebrated Soprano. Insurers may load your mortgage protection policy if you have had even a mild dose of COVID. TikTok has...

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2021-01-26 Could we be like New Zealand?.. the property business surviving lockdown.. looking to the skies & more.. from 2021-01-26T14:46:29

 Could we be like New Zealand or Australia if we fought Covid like they have? - Dr Gabriel Scally says of course we could... the property business surviving lockdown- how and why? . why are th...

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2021-01-25 We need to be more like Australia.. a new book on Michael Jackson.. Covid Cabin Fever & more from 2021-01-25T14:37:44

Debbie, from Cork is home from Perth and says to fight Covid, we need to be more like Australia.. a new book on Michael Jackson, written by a Corkwoman who won't hear a word said against her friend...

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2021-01-22 Northside COVID-19 Outbreak, Are You A Slow Cooker Or An Air Dryer? Miss Cork on Lockdown Downsides. And more... from 2021-01-22T13:12:53

Will Collins Barracks be the solution for an outbreak of Northside COVID-19?Are you a slow cooker or an air dryer? What are the food trends of 2021? Zoe Hendrick on the downsides of lockdown and h...

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202-01-21 Early years education during lockdown.. Cllr Fiona Ryans very personal surgery story.. keeping a balance while working from home.. & more from 2021-01-21T14:21:21

 Early years education during lockdown.- providers say they feel bullied.. . Cllr Fiona Ryans very personal story of a double mastectomy to avoid cancer.. . keeping a balance while working fro...

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2021-01-20 Special Needs Education shambles.. A man sleeping in a skip in Cork City.. the Biden Years begin & more from 2021-01-20T13:32:32

The Special Needs Education shambles - who is to blame? Who do you support? .. A man sleeping in a skip in Cork City & Penny Dinners seeing new levels of poverty every week.. the Biden Years be...

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2021-01-19 Special Needs classes - can they resume?.. what to do with spare vaccine doses.. who's path is it anyway? & more from 2021-01-19T14:40:20

Special Needs classes - can they resume on Thursday? Parents say they and their children need certainty.. what to do with spare vaccine doses - who's in charge of the process?.. Out walking inside ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - When Darkness Makes You Sick - Seasonal Affective Disorder from 2021-01-18T16:13:33

Paul Mac was a successful barber but knew something was still holding him back. He speaks to PJ about how he discovered he had Seasonal Affective Disorder, where mood is closely related to the amou...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Two Nurses Speak Out On The Stress Of COVID-19 Work from 2021-01-18T15:58:36

PJ spoke to Tessa Bock on how student nurses are plunged into the deep end with the COVID-19 crisis with very little money for even day to day living but it is still a job she loves and would not c...

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202-01-18 Frustration & Exhaustion on the frontline.. Home Schooling advice.. the Blue Monday feeling & more from 2021-01-18T14:25:28

 Frustration & Exhaustion on the frontline.. nurses speak out about conditions - and about Covid deniers .. Home Schooling advicev- set realistic goals for yourself.. the Blue Monday feeli...

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2021-01-15 What's The Plan For Education, Your Next Electric Car, The Late Eamonn Ryan & More from 2021-01-15T13:01:02

Can the government help out children with special needs and keep the numbers down? Half of us are planning to buy an electric car next time around, Remembering GAA's late Eamonn Ryan. And more....<...

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2021-01-14 The Taoiseach apologises.. speeding up Covid vaccinations .. are you having crazy dreams & more from 2021-01-14T15:36:02

The Taoiseach apologises to Mother & Baby Home survivors - but is it enough? .. speeding up Covid vaccinations - Dr Jack Lambert says it's happening too slowly -. are you having crazy dreams in...

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2021-01-13 The Mother & Baby Homes report.. could your weight issues come from trauma.. Working from Home & more from 2021-01-13T14:11:44

 The Mother & Baby Homes report..reactions and analysis.. could your weight issues come from trauma.. Working from Home - is it the future post-Covid & lots more


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PODCAST EXTRA - THIS TIME Get Covid-19 Down To Single Figures says Prof Gerard Killeen from 2021-01-12T10:26:42

Prof Gerard Killeen says let's learn no more hard lessons. The tragedy of lives wasted and the damage to the economy mean this time there should be no shortcuts and we need a strategy to get down t...

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PODCAST EXTRA - from 2021-01-12T09:52:29

Dr. Jason van der Velde, Medical Director, West Cork Rapid Response tells PJ a lot of medics have not spoken up until now because of what they have seen but now is the time to speak out.


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2021-01-11 Covids 3rd wave - one worried Mums story .. Cork's BT Young Scientist of The Year .. rescuing an icebound swan from The Lough & more from 2021-01-11T13:40:24

 Covids 3rd wave - one worried Mums story .. Dr David Nabarro from WHO tells us how they are dealing with the surge.. Cork's BT Young Scientist of The Year, Gregory Tarr,on his remarkable proj...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Jackie Fox On The Passing of Coco's Law from 2021-01-11T11:49:15

Jackie Fox campaigned for Cocos Law banning online harassment after her daughter Nicole Coco Fox died by suicide in the wake of being bullied on social media. She talks to 96FM's Fiona Corcoran ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr David Nabarro On COVID-19 Wave 3 And Vaccines from 2021-01-11T11:33:33

Dr David Nabarro, Special Envoy of the World Health Organization on COVID-19, talks to PJ about the astonishing spread of Wave 3, the future of travel and what the world might look like after a vac...

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2020-01-08 Dr Gabriel Scally Beating The Third Wave, Ban Off-Licence Sales? Schools Out For January & More from 2021-01-08T12:56:52

Dr Gabriel Scally on how we got such a surge in Covid-19 and how we stop it. Growing calls to ban drink sales, how would that work out? Schools out for January, even if you have special needs. And ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Gabriel Scally COVID-19 Can We Control It Again? from 2021-01-08T10:02:39

Dr Gabriel Scally says we can get things back under control if we take it seriously.


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2021-01-06 Essential workers - it's a long list!, off-licences.. are they really essential retail?, my rights if I'm isolating & more from 2021-01-06T14:02:16

Essential workers - it's a long list!, off-licences.. are they really essential retail?, my rights if I'm isolating - can I get paid & there's lots more


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2021-01-05 Should schools stay closed?, Spending 1000 hours outside in 2021, Pickles the miracle pup & more.. from 2021-01-05T16:08:19

 Should schools stay closed? When will the Government make a decision? , Spending 1000 hours outside in 2021 - not just the smallies, it's good for all of us, the story of Pickles the miracle ...

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2020-01-04 TV Entertainment Or Fat Shaming? Give Up Your Kidney And Save A Life, Plan Travel Now For After Lockdown & More from 2021-01-04T12:24:15

In 2021 should we be watching people losing weight as entertainment? #bekind Giving up one of your kidneys to save a life. Sarah Slattery of thetravelexpert.ie on why and how to plan for travel res...

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2020-12-24 Kenny T Moves Home, Listeners Abroad talk Xmas, Adam King Toyshow Hero & More from 2020-12-24T13:14:19

Ken Tobin moves to a new show, listeners abroad talk Cork Christmas, the star of the year Adam King from the Late Late Toy Show and more...


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2020-12-23 A childs letter to Pfizer.. Ryan, Yvonne & the Santa letter.. Christmas movie favourites & more from 2020-12-23T23:41:37

 A childs letter to Pfizer.. Ryan, Yvonne & the Santa letter.. Christmas movie favourites & lots more


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PODCAST EXTRA - Santa Letter From 60s & A Bit Of Radio Magic from 2020-12-23T12:23:58

A bit of radio magic as we find the person who discovered a Santa Letter from the 60s, the person who refound it, the letter writer and more! Sit back for some Christmas magic.



from 2020-12-21T16:31:22

We talk to Proffessor Anthony Staines who believes we should ban travel across Europe until numbers get under control, Ellie Boyhan's mum gives and update on the three year olds life changing surge...

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2020-12-18 Early Shutdown of Restaurants, TV Show Reboots, A struggle with Alcoholism, Health Insurance Advice & More from 2020-12-18T14:48:12

Paul Montgomery from Clancy's on an early clampdown on Restaurants and Gastro pubs, Melissa Carton from her.ie on Saved By The Bell reboot. Peter talks about his struggle with alcoholism. Dermot Go...

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2020-12-17 Banks not bailed out? Really? Zoe the wonderdog, Conned by my online date & more from 2020-12-17T15:23:59

Micheal Martin says the banks were not bailed out. Listeners beg to differ! Zoe, the wonderdog who helped rescue a sealpup, Conned by an online boyfriend, an engagement surprise on a station platfo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - I Never Thought A Love Scammer Would Fool Me from 2020-12-17T11:33:15

Sharon from thematchmaker.ie was streetwise but when you are hurt you are hurt you are vulnerable. A scammer struck and it has taken years for her to be able to talk about it but speaks out now as ...

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2020-12-16 Vaccine Certs, yes or no? Visiting Mum for the first time since March, finding April & more from 2020-12-16T14:53:45

Vaccine Certs might be needed to travel or go to a match or concert - would you carry one, yes or no? Visiting Mum for the first time since March - Michael Guerin says it means the World to be able...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Zorbing To A Record James Duggan from 2020-12-15T14:56:43

PJ talks to James Duggan who got into The Guinness Book Of Records by zorbing. Where would you like to Zorb? We're near Patrick's Hill and that looks tempting!


from 2020-12-14T14:45:48

Paul hit a pothole near Mallow & ended up stranded with a burst tyre, there's another very convincing bank scam out there, what's next with Brexit - Minister Simon Coveney joins us & more<...

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2020-12-11 Is The Crown completely fiction? Suicide prevention and the signs to look for, The Burning of Cork 100 years later & more from 2020-12-11T16:17:25

We talk to photographer Arthur Edwards about his encounters with the Royal Family, Su Carty and Eilish O Carroll on their suicide prevention campaign, Kevin Higgins on his family who were firefight...

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2020-12-10 The Cobh Teenager protecting his Mum, The fox who became part of my family, Cork City FC Retro Charity Jumper & more. from 2020-12-10T16:17:09

We talk to Melissa and Andrew about giving up so much to stay safe during the pandemic, Clíodhna and her fox who is part of the family, Grace on Cork City FC helping her to remember her late father...

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2002-12-09 Schools Teach Kindness Not The Rat Race, A Mallow Nurse Speaks Up For Nurses COVID Pay, SHARE and SHARE Alike & More... from 2020-12-09T12:46:04

Schools that help kids be kind make for better mental health in kids. Student nurses worked hard when the country needed them in the COVID-19 crisis, pay up says a nurse who has already left Irelan...

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2020-12-08 Schools, Can We Do Better? Breakdancing In The Olympics And Cork Has A Dream! And Feel That Rage Building Up? Try Destruction! & More from 2020-12-08T17:58:44

The Taoiseach says we must learn lessons from Glanmire COVID-19 outbreak. Breakdancing is now in the Olympics, we hear about the Cork people prepping for gold! 2020 getting to you? Release the stre...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Destruction Therapy Let It All Out!!! from 2020-12-08T12:02:01

PJ talks to Dan Gick about the demand for people to take out the frustrations of 2020 by destroying things with a 56 tonne Chieftain battle tank!!!

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PODCAST EXTRA - Thousands Dying In Europe Stick To Our COVID-19 Policy Says Prof Killeen from 2020-12-08T12:01:44

Professor Gerry Killeen tells PJ the European Centre for Disease Control made a mistake; air travel is not safe. Thousands of people died in Europe yesterday. He says Ireland would do better with b...

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2020-12-07 Don't take away my daughters School Support, What will church be like for Xmas?, Molly the Mouse & More from 2020-12-07T17:01:29

We talk to Karen who has to battle with the government for her daughter Emma's school supports, Bishop Fintan Gavin on what people can expect for Christmas services, the Cork based childrens book r...

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2020-12-04 Restaurants Return in time for Xmas,10.5 million Lotto Luck in Rochestown, Cork Person of the month, Helen O Rahilly on Tweets from a Covid Cocoon & more. from 2020-12-04T16:15:38

We talk to Restaurant and Gastro pub owners as they reopen in time to celebrate the festive period, Shane who owns the Cork shop that sold the 10.5 mill winning lotto ticket, Elmarie Mawe and Conor...

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2020-12-03 Mt Cara Residents Get A Treat, Massive Support For Mums In CUMH, The Teen Who Is Seriously Old School & More... from 2020-12-03T17:59

North Mon pupils have a special treat for Mount Cara residents. Mums in the CUMH pull in big name and big number support for their campaign. The 14 year old who loves old gear for Xmas. And more......

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2020-12-02 UPS Scams, Caomhin Kelleher Does The 'Pool Pround, Favourite Xmas Commercial & More... from 2020-12-02T16:36:44

Scammy texts about a UPS parcel hit epidemic level at Xmas timeCaomhin Kelleher a goal keeper to be proud of. What's your favourite Xmas ad? And more...


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2020-11-30 Wet Pubs Not Reopening, An Act Of Kindness, Moving To Level 3, A New Anti Cancer Book, Money Lenders & More. from 2020-11-30T16:37:56

Emma talks about how a Tesco Manager helped her 12 year old daughter. Michael O' Donovan says the figures don't add up as the WET pubs can't open up. Minister Michael McGrath talks about moving to ...

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2020-11-27 Restaurant opening uncertainty. Dancer's items go under the hammer. Covid life in the Canaries and More. from 2020-11-27T17:17:17

Restaurant owners as they deal with continued uncertainty around reopening.Auction of items from Michael Flatleys estate. Cork Publican on Covid Life in the Canaries. Roy Keane drops into Penny Din...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Black Friday Travel Bargains from 2020-11-26T15:43:03

Sarah Slatteryof thetravelexpert.ie tells of Black Friday bargains you can buy now and use at a safer time as travel companies slash prices to get cash in.


from 2020-11-25T16:30:09

Professor Patricia Kearney of UCC's School of Public Health says the government needs a December strategy that keeps people safe and avoids another Lockdown in January.


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2020-11-25 A Cork school in #covid lockdown, Burly lads flying the Cork flag as models, would you have a Christmas party over Zoom? & more from 2020-11-25T14:21:24

A Cork school in #covid lockdown - we have the latest details and we talk to a parent.. , Burly lads flying the Cork flag as models, would you have a Christmas party over Zoom - and if you do, are ...

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2020-11-24 Business says "please let us open".. Oxygen Therapy - big news from Israel.. Babies being born with #covid19 anxiety & more from 2020-11-24T15:08:46

As we come towards the end of lockdown, Cork businesses say "please let us open".. Oxygen Therapy - big news from Israel.. and there's a place in Bandon where we can try it.. Paediatricians say bab...

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PODCAST EXTRA - PODCAST EXTRA - Hyperbaric Oxygen Secret To Youth & Health from 2020-11-24T12:37:17

Robert Wilmot of Bandon Hyperbaric Oxygen Centre on the people he helps living with cerebral palsy, strokes and MS and Gareth O'Callaghan explains how it helped him.


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PODCAST EXTRA - People Should Know What's Going On Ali Hamou On Grand Parade Video from 2020-11-23T12:58:42

Ali Hamou helps homeless people for One Humanity Community and is often out at night. He said it was time people realize what goes on with drunken gangs on the street at night after Saturday saw a ...

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2020-11-20 No PS5s - A Special Appeal, Image Based Abuse Picture Leak, I'm A Celebrity & More... from 2020-11-20T17:17:34

There’s not a ps5 to be had.. But we’re trying to find one anyway for a deserving listener. Sharing videos and pics without consent should be a crime.. Why isn’t it?

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2020-11-19 News from Debenhams, Getting out of Level 5, Harassed while out running & more from 2020-11-19T15:08:09

The Taoiseach has met with Debenhams workers - we find out what happened.. Getting out of Level 5 - how do we prepare for December the 2nd, Irish Rugby player Anna Caplice on being harassed while o...

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2020-11-18 Cora Desmond - "Could she actually kill me?", the latest from the Debenhams picket line, visiting nursing homes in lockdown & more from 2020-11-18T15:02:39

After her stepmother was jailed, Cora Desmond says - "I wondered could she actually kill me?", the latest from the Debenhams picket line, on day 223 - whats their view on online deliveries .. visit...

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PODCAST EXTRA - "An Puc" That Great Anglesea St Mural And The Man Behind it from 2020-11-18T12:46:56

That mural of a hurler in the Anglesea St area is by "Aches" the artist. He talks to PJ about Cork, Dublin, hurling, art and why he chose those amazing colours.

@achesdub on TikTok


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PODCAST EXTRA -"Could she actually kill me?" Cora Desmond On Years Of Torture from 2020-11-18T09:34:13

"Could she actually kill me?" was what was going through Cora Desmond's mind during years of abuse by Bridget Kenneally she tells PJ Coogan in a brave interview.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Vera Twomey Says Medicinal Cannabis Deliveries Must Continue from 2020-11-17T15:40:09

Vera Twomey is tells PJ about her calls for the Government to let medicinal cannabis deliveries continue for her daughter. Without it, she faces 20-hour round trips to Holland to pick it up.
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2020-11-17 How to tackle street-drinking.. What's the science behind the new Covid vaccines.. Vegans only in my rented room & more from 2020-11-17T14:54:03

The Government may change the law to tackle street-drinking - but does the law need to be changed? . What's the science behind the new Covid vaccines & when might we be able to get them? I've a...

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2020-11-16 Lockdown pints in the city centre, Are you afraid of your own children? the teenager joining Irish Women in Harmony & more from 2020-11-16T14:25:44

Lockdown pints in the city centre - isn't it illegal to drink in the street? Are you afraid of your own children? Shockingly hundreds of parents are.. the Cork teenager joining Irish Women in Harmo...

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2020-11-13 Cian The Boy from SuperValu Ad, No Travel Home for Xmas, Netflix's Crown Star Interview & More... from 2020-11-13T16:14:15

We talk to Cian who has our hearts broken in that SuperValu ad, Leo says don't book flights home for Xmas, Megan Sims says ban sites trading "shame" nude pictures of girls of 14, Marion Bailey, sta...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Shut Down Vile Teen Shaming Websites Says Megan from 2020-11-13T13:40:04

Megan Sims, a victim of sexual abuse by image, explains to PJ how teens as young as 14 have their images "traded" leading to depression and suicidal thoughts.




from 2020-11-13T13:22:21

Huge following in Cork for Netflix's The Crown, which doesn't sugar coat life in Establishment Britain. Marion Bailey, who plays the UK Queen Mother, took some time out to answer a few questions fo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - "Something In My Eye"....Cian From SuperValu Xmas Ad from 2020-11-13T13:12:30

Everyone's talking about the smashing SuperValu Xmas ad and the star is from Cork, like! PJ talks to Cian and his proud dad Ger.


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2020-11-11 Dance classes getting a raw deal in #Covid restrictions, Sweden a lot worse with #Covid than we think, Rats nesting in my wheelie bin & more from 2020-11-11T14:28:10

Dance classes getting a raw deal in #Covid restrictions, say instructors & parents... Sweden a lot worse with #Covid than we think, according to Claudia, from Cork, who's a politician there.. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Aishat Onilogbo Miss Universe Midleton Highlights School Meals from 2020-11-11T13:26:22

Aishat talks to PJ about her campaign to ensure less fortunate children can learn on a full stomach and grow up healthy. If the name is familiar, Aishat is a sprinter for Leevale and was part of th...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sweden's COVID-19 Experiment Not The Best says Claudia from 2020-11-11T13:17:52

Born in Knocknaheeny, Claudia Crowley Sörensson is now a politician in Sweden. She says Sweden did its best but their no-lockdown experiment did not really work. She also talks about being abroad f...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ballet & Dance Need Slack In Lockdown from 2020-11-11T13:10:01

Sinead Murphy of The Cork School of Dance says if gyms and sports can go ahead when we go back to Level 3, so should ballet.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Pfizer's Vaccine Trial Was Stunning But What Does It Mean For Lockdown? from 2020-11-10T13:23:01

Prof Gerry Killeen from UCC has a lot of experience in getting society back to normal with the help of vaccines from his work in Africa. He tells PJ how the rollout will sync up with ending COVID-1...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Protest Baby! Debenhams Protester Claire O'Leary On Her Picket Line Baby from 2020-11-10T11:59:33

Claire became well known on Debenhams picket line and she also ran the worker's social media. Now she talks to PJ about her forthcoming picket baby due very soon!


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2020-11-09 Are we getting more "uncivilised" because of #Covid19 .. different shops, different Level 5 rules.. Cork beat Kerry & our commentators are gone viral! & more from 2020-11-09T14:22

 Are we getting more "uncivilised" because of #Covid19 .. Dr Chris Luke talks about increasing "incivility".. different shops, different Level 5 rules - is there any need for Gardai in Dunnes?...

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2020-11-06 The Scourge of Bullying, 20 COVID Patients In One Family, John Creedon on Place Names & More from 2020-11-06T16:18:49

We hear more about the devastating scourge of bullying. One family had 20 COVID patients and sadly lost their mum before time and others are sick. John Creedon has a book on placenames. The US E...

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PODCAST EXTRA - COVID-19 Ripped Through Siobhan's Family She Says Level 5 Is Important from 2020-11-06T13:39:32

COVID-19 lead to the early death of Siobhan's mum and left 20 members of her family sick, destroying their plans and their happiness. She appeals to people to respect Level 5 and says there are mor...

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PODCAST EXTRA - John Creedon's Place Names Book That Place We Call Home from 2020-11-06T13:28

PJ and John talk what place names we all know really mean.

That Place We Call Home: A Journey Through the Place Names of Ireland by John Creedon pub by Gill & Macmillan Ltd ISBN: 9780...

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PODCAST EXTRA - New Ireland Soccer Kit Out Today & The Cork Connection To The Italia 90 Kit from 2020-11-05T16:21:52

The new Ireland soccer kit is out today and in hot demand, PJ hears why from Jonathan Courtenay, MD JACC Sports, the company behind it and from Andrew Carroll on how he designed part of the Italia ...

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2020-11-05 Save Cork City's court case.. is your child being bullied?.. a new Ireland soccer kit with a Cork connection & more from 2020-11-05T14:24:39

Save Cork City's court case versus the business sector.. what's the right answer? .. is your child being bullied?. what can you do about it if they are?.. a new Ireland soccer kit with a Cork conne...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Liam Brady's Big List Of Scams from 2020-11-04T14:46:16

As criminals exploiting elderly is in the news in Cork, PJ talks to Private Investigator Liam Brady who has a big list of scams to be on the lookout for! Bí cúramach!


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2020-11-03 Light Up The Town With Some Cheer, Vile Threats Must Be Stamped Out Says Chloe Kingston, Gabby Cabby On #USElections2020 & More from 2020-11-03T13:29:52

People in Fermoy are breaking the Level 5 gloom by lighting up their houses, "let's r**e Chloe", isn't it time that was called out says Chloe Kingston? The Gabby Cabby says the US election is full ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Gabby Cabby On #USElections 2020 from 2020-11-03T13:00:58

During this Presidential race, people don't talk politics, it's too angry says Peter Franklin, the Gabby Cabby of Gabby.com


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2020-11-02 Halloween vandals, Dara's remarkable transitioning story, Biden v Trump & more from 2020-11-02T14:13:18

The Halloween vandals who burnt out a car in Cork on Saturday.. Singing Taxi Driver Dara's remarkable transitioning story, Biden v Trump - are the polls narrowing - can we believe them & there'...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Biden To Cruise It Or Late Surge For Trump? - US Election 2020 from 2020-11-02T12:55:33

PJ talks to Patrick Johnson, Michigan radio host, and Dave Hannigan, Corkonian writer and journalist settled in the US about tomorrow's vote.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Mum, You Haven't Lost Your Boy You've Gained His Sister - Dara Jan McGann On Transitioning from 2020-11-02T11:01:41

The famous singing taxi driver has a goal of transitioning before next birthday. PJ hears what life was like before taking the step and the weight it took off mum's shoulders as well.


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2020-10-30 If Sanitizers Aren't Safe, Are Schools? Taking Control After C-Section Infection, Christy Ring & More from 2020-10-30T16:38:41

If our hand sanitizers aren't safe, how can we be sure our schools are? 60% of Ireland's Second Wave came from Spain, time to lock the borders? Leah took control of her life after a C-Section infec...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Christy Ring from 2020-10-30T13:36:06

Nigel's dad played with Christy, Donal Cronin drew great inspiration as young Glen Rovers player and John remembers him play. Celebrate Christy, celebrate Cork #wearecork


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PODCAST EXTRA - Leah Went To 22st After C-Section Infection But Fought Back from 2020-10-30T11:10:45

Leah Punch from Mayfield fought back when the pounds piled on with a nasty infection she got at the age of just 22 after she gave birth. She tells PJ how she took control and in the end went for an...

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2020-10-29 Breda remembers her brother, Timmy Foley.. Relief as Cara House is taken over and saved.. what now for Mother & Baby Home survivors & more from 2020-10-29T14:24:34

 Breda remembers her brother, Timmy Foley, as his killer is jailed for life.. Relief for staff, residents and families alike, as Cara House is taken over and saved.. what now for Mother & ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Relief For Mount Cara Residents & Families from 2020-10-29T12:05:35

Relief for residents and families of Mount Cara nursing home on the city's northside after a package to continue operating was announced. We talk to Dr John Sheehan from the Mount Cara Board, Sinn ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Breda O'Reilly, Sister Of The Late Timmy Foley from 2020-10-29T10:59:07

Breda talks to PJ about her late brother Timmy Foley after Rita O’Driscoll was jailed for life for his murder.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Yes A Country Can Eliminate COVID-19 Dr Paul O'Brien from 2020-10-28T18:14:26

Dr Paul O'Brien warned we must lock down on The Opinion Line on March 9th a time when Patrick's Day parades were still going ahead and planes were coming in from Italy. Now he explains any country ...

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2020-10-28 Why can't a bride get her makeup done for the wedding? Will we have a #Covid vaccine soon? Try an act of kindness in memory of #heartangel Béibhínn & more from 2020-10-28T13:55:24

Why can't a bride get her makeup or hair done for the wedding under Level 5 restrictions? Will we have a #Covid vaccine soon? Try an act of kindness in memory of #heartangel Béibhínn & lots mo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - #heartangel Honour Béibhinn O'Connor With Random Acts Of Kindness from 2020-10-28T11:55:34

PJ talks to Irene about he angel Béibhinn taken too soon and why she wants her remembered with random acts of kindness.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Lorna Bogue On Her Decision To Leave The Greens Following Mother & Baby Vote from 2020-10-27T12:10:56

PJ talks to Lorna Bogue shortly after her decision to leave The Green Party following the controversy over "sealing" Mother & Baby home records.



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PODCAST EXTRA - Sarah's Giving Away A Set of New Bride's and Bridesmaids Dresses from 2020-10-22T12:19:55

Sarah is giving away a wedding dress and a set of bridesmaid dresses too because she wants someone who really needs a lift to get them.

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mind Your Head Bressie Talks Lockdown from 2020-10-22T11:53:25

During Level 5 we all need to watch our mental health and manage the stresses and emotions. Bressie talks about making space to accept your reaction.


from 2020-10-21T14:25:10

Countdown to Level 5.. what can we do? What will be open? Or closed? Flooded out but still given parking tickets.. that'. what happened to City Centre traders on Tuesday.. what's gone wrong with t...

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2020-10-20 Another #covid19 #lockdown looms.. will business survive? Will our mental health? A rush hour flood across the City & County ..and more from 2020-10-20T13:30:46

Another #covid19 #lockdown looms.. will business survive? Will our mental health? Is it realistic to keep the schools open? Was there any alternative? Also, a rush hour flood across the City & ...

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2020-10-19 Level 4 or level 5.. what's happening? One days leave after Dad died, Check your heating oil - there's thieves about & more from 2020-10-19T13:14:47

Level 4 or level 5.. what's happening? Business owners, parents and teachers want a decision, so they can plan.. One days leave after Dad died - the experience of a Cork childcare provider,, check ...

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2020-10-16 COVID Weddings, 2 Big Childcare Closures Just The Start, Why Is City Hall Blue & More... from 2020-10-16T17:27:42

Is 6 just that little bit too small for a wedding, would 8 be much better? 2 big childcare closures in Cork, we hear why it might be only the start. City Hall lights up in honour of Developmental L...

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PODCAST EXTRA - City Hall Is Purple For DLD Awareness from 2020-10-16T15:33:42

PJ spoke to Julie Sweeney about Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDSeeMe For more info see radld.org


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2020-10-15 Ryanair closing its Cork base.. No home visits as #covid19 restrictions tighten.. are rates suspended or not & more from 2020-10-15T13:35:42

 Ryanair has done as it warned,, it's closing its Cork base.. what are the implications... No home visits as #covid19 restrictions tighten - but will it be enough.. . are commercial rates susp...

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2020-10-14 Budget 2021 - Minister Michael McGrath discusses the package.. As #covid19 cases rise, a doctor appeals to us to "cop on Cork".. why is a Cork TD making news in Afghanistan & more from 2020-10-14T13:28:52

 Budget 2021 - how was it for you? Reactions, analysis & Minister Michael McGrath takes questions.. As #covid19 cases rise, a doctor appeals to us to "cop on Cork".. why a Cork TD James O ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Budget 2021 Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Minister Michael McGrath from 2020-10-14T11:34:27

PJ puts questions on what help Budget 2021 will be to Cork, young families and those in need of a little boost to Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath.


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2020-10-13 Penny Dinners feeding small business.. the Corkwoman trying to save the Great Barrier Reef.. Claire's extraordinary mental health story & more from 2020-10-13T12:06:49

 Caitriona from Cork Penny Dinners says as the pandemic continues, she and her team are feeding businesspeople .. and todays Budget needs to reflect that.. meet the Corkwoman (with a fine Auss...

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2020-10-12 Good news for Patrick & Adrian, how do we live with #covid until we can defeat it, my son is a #covid denier & more from 2020-10-12T12:37:08

Good news for Patrick & Adrian, the father and son living in a bus near Blarney - they've been moved to a luxury mobile home! Dr. Jack Lambert has a ten point on on how we learn to live with #c...

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2020-10-09 Patrick St Stabbing, Xmas Shopping To Beat Lockdowns, Cycle Lane Shock and more from 2020-10-09T16:13:39

Violent crime turning people off Patrick St? People are doing Xmas shopping now to beat any Level 5 problems. A mum on the cycle lane incident her daughter had that should not be tolerated. And mor...

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2020-10-08 Should the Offlicences be closed? 14 years old & in pain since February, Disabled drivers left in the lurch & more from 2020-10-08T13:12:54

 Should the Off-licences be closed, or at least restricted, in order to limit the spread of #covid19 ? Sharons daughter is 14 years old & has been in constant pain since February - he...

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2020-10-07 Mental Health, the "next pandemic".. what good are restrictions with open borders?.. little Beemers for little heroes & more from 2020-10-07T13:32:40

Mental Health, the "next pandemic" - should we give young people a break, rather than complaining about their behaviour during #covid19 .. We're back to #level3, but what good are restrictions with...

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2020-10-06 Level 3, not Level 5 - but how did that happen? Did Leo throw NPHET under the bus & more from 2020-10-06T13:48:49

Level 3 starts at midnight, but only after a very public falling out between the Government, NPHET and Dr Holohan. Leo Varadkar put the boot into them last night on TV. Are relations damaged foreve...

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2020-10-05 Are we going back to Level 5? Clamping in Douglas, pandemic or not, drink up your milk & more from 2020-10-05T12:58:48

Are we going back to Level 5? NPHET says we should - we took a text poll. Clamping in Douglas - it's still a big issue, pandemic or not, Love Island star Greg O Shea says drink up your milk & t...

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2020-10-02 Er, What Happened Level 3 For Cork?, Stay & Spend, No Biscuits For You Kiddo & More from 2020-10-02T14:57:07

We escaped a Level 3 but is that wise? Stay and Spend for a meal or getaway treat, how does it work? Black History Month, what will we learn? No biscuits for kids say the government. And more... Listen

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PODCAST EXTRA - Stay & Spend A Treat For You from 2020-10-02T14:42:48

PJ talks to Sarah Slattery of thetravelexpert.ie about the new scheme that hopes to help battered restaurants etc while giving you a little treat!


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PODCAST EXTRA - Half A Biscuit A Week For Kids from 2020-10-02T13:49:35

Tony Martin, a fitness trainer thinks kids' diets are very important and sees why the government is trying to shape healthy tastes. PJ isn't so sure but gets more convinced...



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2020-09-28 Freshers Week in a pandemic - should it go ahead? Corks new Snooker star Aaron Hill on what's next after beating Ronnie. as Taxi drivers mount a protest, we ask why & more from 2020-09-28T13:08:55

As case numbers in Cork go higher than they were in lockdown, is it right to hold Freshers Week in a pandemic - should it go ahead? Corks new Snooker star Aaron Hill on what's next after beating Ro...

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2020-09-25 More COVID-19 Restrictions For Cork? Taoiseach Micheal Martin In Studio, Congrats To Aaron Hill & More... from 2020-09-25T16:13:59

Prof Sam McConkey answers a lot of listener questions on COVID-19. An Taoiseach Micheal Martin live in Studio. Congrats To Aaron says Dad Steve and Trevor Welch. And more...



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2020-0-23 Sweden - could their approach to #covid19 work here? Offers of help pour in for a father & son living in a bus, It's 3 months to Christmas - is Santa ready & more from 2020-09-24T13:50:53

Sweden - could their approach to #covid19 work here? An experts reckons it won't, because we are just too different. Offers of help are pouring in for Patrick & Adrian, a father & son livin...

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2020-09-23 The nuns, the latin Mass & the camp in West Cork, a GoFundMe to help get Three Degrees going again, are you having trouble getting to see a doctor & more from 2020-09-23T13:48:29

The nuns, the latin Mass, the camp & the Court case - a story with everything, from West Cork, a GoFundMe to help get the Three Degrees hair salon going again, are you having trouble getti...

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2020-09-22 As Covid case numbers rise again, what is to be done? Why is Niamh protesting outside her school?, Stone the Crows (please don't!) & more from 2020-09-22T13:38:17

Cork remains at #Covid19 #restrctions level 2. As cases rise, however, can we stay there? Are we headed into a Winter lockdown? Niamh has been protesting outside her school, after she got her Leavi...

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2020-09-21 Cork's JFK - tributes pour in for CCFC legend & community worker John Kennedy, Pubs open as #Covid19 numbers climb - is it a big gamble, Carrigtwohill school project & more from 2020-09-21T12:54

Universally popular & a huge loss - he was Cork's JFK - tributes pour in for CCFC legend & community worker John Kennedy, The "wet" Pubs open today as #Covid19 numbers climb - is it a big g...

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2020-09-18 Fire At 3 Degrees, Majella Moynihan On The Dark Side Of Her Life In The Guards, Bike Without Sweat & More from 2020-09-18T13:40:24

Ciara's devastated by the fire at 3 Degrees Hair Design in Blackpool but tells us they'll be back. Majella Moynihan on what happened when the Guards found out she was an "unmarried mother". E-Bi...

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2020-09-17 The WHO has a message for Cork, Vicky Phelan wants a "gentle" passing, the Debenhams workers mark 161 days & more from 2020-09-17T13:59:26

Dr. David Nabarro, one of the WHO's most senior advisors on #Covid19, has a message for listeners to Corks 96FM - hold firm and keep up the effort - Vicky Phelan says, when her time comes, she want...

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PODCAST EXTRA Children Should Not Have To Hear A Death Rattle - Vicky Phelan from 2020-09-17T10:29:57

CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan on her hope that the right-to-die law passes. She says she hopes that no child should chose between being there at the end or having to hear a death rattle. Listen

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2020-09-16 Chaos In Cabinet AND the CAO, Make Your Mortgage Cheaper, Tombola Takes On The Firework Thugs & More from 2020-09-16T13:23:26

Covid chaos In the cabinet. Will there be class actions against the CAO? Want to make your mortgage cheaper? Here's how! Tombola Takes On The Firework Thugs. And more...


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2020-09-14 CAO offers - what to do next Who is shooting fireworks into The Glen, doctors worry about a second wave of #Covid19 & more from 2020-09-14T13:08:28

CAO offers - what can you do if you didn't get what you wanted? It turns out there are many options. Someone is setting off fireworks in The Glen every evening and locals fear that they'll be hurt....

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2020-09-09 Homeless, living in a bus in squalor with my son, How are we changing our behaviour in a time of Covid? Dans wakeboard video project & more from 2020-09-09T13:17:51

Pat & Adrian, father & son. They live in an abandoned bus, in squalid conditions, seemingly forgotten by the system. What can be done for them? How has our behaviour changed in learning ...

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PODCAST EXTRA Homeless 25 Years And Living In A Bus from 2020-09-09T07:21:06

Patrick and Adrian are homeless, living in a bus. During the storm, all the windows were blown out of the bus and they fixed it up as best they could. Adrian is Patrick's son and suffered a brain i...

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2020-09-08 Debenhams workers up the ante, Living with Covid for the sake of our mental health, Should horseracing be banned & more from 2020-09-08T14:37:43

Former Debenhams workers have occupied the store on Patricks St. We speak to them as they seek to be allowed stay. Covid19 will be with us for a while, so we need to learn to live and work with it,...

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2020-09-07 The Leaving Cert results are out.. could the "wet pubs" be open again soon?, Birds in my roof - what can I do? & more from 2020-09-07T13:19:12

The "calculated grades" for the 2020 Leaving Cert are out. Are students, parents and teachers happy with them? What happens next? As publicans protest outside Ministers offices in Cork, could the s...

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2020-09-04 Meal Records Ain't Hard, Leaving Certs 3 sleeps to D-Day, A listener stops tragedy on The Marina & More... from 2020-09-04T16:12:26

Publicans not that worried about keeping meal records but say their business needs more help. Leaving Certs have 3 sleeps to results day, how do they think the government handled it?

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2020-09-03 Road rage in broad daylight, Dan thinks "from Covid" and "with Covid" are very different, Shirleys mobile phone woes & more from 2020-09-03T13:33:25

Dan has been studying figures on #covid19 and reckons there's something amiss - but what, exactly?, Ciara saw a road rage incident in broad daylight, Shirley is at her wits end with her mobile phon...

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2020-09-02 Mixed wards at CUH - a recipe for disaster? Timmy from The Two Norries - his remarkable story. Your rights at work in a Covid World & more from 2020-09-02T13:32:01

If you have to stay home from work because you need a Covid test - what are your rights at work? The CUH was told by a Judge to sort out the issue of "mixed" wards - but has it happened? Timmy from...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Timmy From The Two Norries Talks Breaking Free From Addiction from 2020-09-02T10:43:36

Timmy Long presents The Two Norries podcast with James Leonard. He tells PJ how childhood trauma led on to addiction problems and how he broke free with the help of Nicole and the support of goo...

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2020-09-01 Masks or shields, which is better? Can Student parties be banned by law? The Viking who lost his wallet in Glanmre & more from 2020-09-01T13:35:55

Doctors now say face visors are nothing like as effective as a mask in the prevention of #covid19 , Magazine Road residents want legislation to ban student parties, The strange story of the viking ...

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2020-08-31 Killarneys #covidiots , could Gardai actually raid my dinner party, the Autumn argument & more from 2020-08-31T13:14:18

Angry reaction to a viral video from Killarney - where did they get those pints? Tomorrow, the 1st of September, is the first day of Autumn - or is it? PJ says it is, but callers disagree, Could th...

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2020-08-28 Lose Weight Before Winter, How Do I Get Speed Ramps, Britney Spears & More... from 2020-08-28T15:19:53

Weight is a big risk for winter, here why and the science of losing it. Speed ramps save lives but how do you get them in your park? Britney's sister wants control of her assets, why and will she s...

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2020-08-27 Phil Hogan resigns.. a family sleeps in the rain outside a Cork church.. it's back to school day for thousands of youngsters & more from 2020-08-27T14:04:50

Jennifer was horrified and terribly upset to see a young family sleeping rough in last nights awful weather.. Phil Hogan resigns as EU Commissioner.. is Simon Coveney buying a new briefcase? It's b...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Family With 3 Kids Homeless On St Patrick's Steps During Yellow Rain Warning from 2020-08-27T09:36:19

Jennifer rang PJ very upset because she saw a family including 3 kids on the steps of St Patricks with just blankets in the driving rain while most families were sending their kids to a warm school...

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2020-08-26 Bantry cleans up after floods, Why the schools should not be reopening, Is Cork really that wheelchair friendly & more from 2020-08-26T13:48:08

Professor Gerry Killeen insists that schools should not be reopening this week and warns that they may well have to close again before Christmas... Business owners and residents in Bantry demand ac...

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2020-08-25 Flash floods devastate West Cork - again.. more stories come to us of "long Covid"... parents worry about #backtoschool & more from 2020-08-25T13:43:29

Storm Francis brings flash floods to Bantry & Bandon. What went wrong? Why didn't defences work? Ciaran is only 34, but #covid19 has left him in pain and short of breath - after six months.. As...

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2020-08-24 #Golfgate #philhogans future, back to school, I can dive again after #covid19 & more from 2020-08-24T16:06:10

All the focus is now on EU Commissioner Phil Hogan in the aftermath of #golfgate - will he stay or so? Minister Simon Coveney says the Government can't just sack him. The schools are due to open th...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Viral Handbrake Note Is From 96FM's Darren from 2020-08-24T10:00:10

A poster thanking a "legend" for preventing a car with an iffy handbrake rolling away by putting rocks under the wheels went viral over the weekend. Online, everyone wondering who put the poster up...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Simon Coveney On Golfgate, Phil Hogan and Back To School from 2020-08-24T09:04:41

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney answers questions put by PJ on the issues surrounding Golfgate and also looks at preparations for back to school.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Storm Baby Mum Claire Slevin Surprises Fire Brigade's Victor Shine With Thanks from 2020-08-21T11:13:29

Claire was rushing to hospital to give birth to her new arrival on Wednesday night during Storm Ellen when a tree blocked her path. Cork Fire Brigade's Victor Shine rode to the rescue. Here she sur...

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PODCAST EXTRA Minister Michael McGrath On #Golfgate from 2020-08-21T10:17:31

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath responds to listener anger about the Clifden Oireachtas Golf Society outing.


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2-08-20 After Storm Ellen battered Cork, our listeners tell of trees down, power out and flooding, The DJ who's had #Covid19 since March, Eddies 18 year old voucher & more from 2020-08-20T15:01:09

Storm Ellen knocked out power, knocked down trees, brought floods and destroyed boats - our listeners describe the scene around the County, Eddie recently cashed in a gift voucher - eighteen years ...

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2020-08-19 New #Covid19 restrictions, justice for the victims of crime, those stunning lights in Fountainstown & more from 2020-08-19T13:25:06

New NPHET & Government restrictions to tackle #covid19they might be necessary, but many listeners are not happy. Why is important legislation to protect the victims of crime just gathering dust...

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2020-08-18 Race Attack Injured Me For Life, Dr Eva Says Change Kids Lunches Now, Homeschooling For No Covid & More from 2020-08-18T13:36:55

Martin was victim of a "Coronavirus" racist attack he tells PJ. Dr Eva Orsmond says parents are letting kids down with lunches. Some mums are afraid of COVID-19 at school, is homeschooling the...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Urgent Action Needed On Lunches At School Says Dr Eva Orsmond from 2020-08-18T13:13:58

Puppy fat will not fall off. You are condemning a child to an adult lifetime of disease if you do not teach children good diet now, says Dr Eva. She also thinks the government guidelines are not...

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PODCAST EXTRA - "Coronavirus" Race Attack Ballyphehane from 2020-08-18T08:31:25

Martin talks to PJ about a vicious attack on himself and his friend that left him with dental problems that will go on for years. The attackers were young and he thinks influenced by the Internet. ...

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2020-08-17 "Reckless" behaviour in pubs, Preparing for back-to-school amid #covid19, the possible future of live music & more from 2020-08-17T13:44:34

After crazy scenes at a Dublin pub over the weekend, could it bring us back into lockdown? The children are due back to school in two weeks, but how is it going to be done? Your own 'pod' at a gig ...

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2020-08-14 Remembering Gary And What He Could Have Been, Hope For Mt Cara, Apprenticeship Not College & More from 2020-08-14T15:06:41

The potential Gary showed before he tragically died in Parnell Place. Great hope for Mt Cara House, find out why. Earn while you learn, why apprenticeships can beat college. And more..


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2020-08-13 A bad nights rain damages roads in West Cork, A suspicious death in the City, what if you simply can't wear a facemask & more from 2020-08-13T14:01:31

Gardai are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Cork City. After a night of torrential rain, a busy road in West Cork is badly damaged, What if you simply cannot bear to wear a facemask, ...

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2020-08-12 new confirmed cases of #Covid19 in #Cork, seeking help for the stricken people of Beirut, a new crimefighter hits Cork bookshelves & more from 2020-08-12T13:32:26

With new confirmed Covid19 cases in Cork, could we be headed for a "spike", and maybe a local lockdown? A week after a devastating explosion in Beirut, appeals are mounting for help for the strick...

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2020-08-11 How real is the danger of a #covid19 second wave? What has NZ got right that we could learn from? Could you really run your home from solar electricity? Why we should watch the sky late tonight & more from 2020-08-11T12:42:54

Experts insist that we must not take our eye off the ball if we're to avoid a second surge of Covid19? How did New Zealand succeed where others have failed? Could you really run your whole house of...

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2020-08-10 Debbie challenges drug users, Why must we litter the beaches, a bit of fun with a Cork Heritage Quiz & more from 2020-08-10T13:39:54

Debbie saw people using heroin in her local park - she stopped her car and challenged them.. Corks beaches were thronged at the weekend, but why can't people park properly or take their litter home...

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2020-08-07 Local lockdowns, really? Latest on Mt Cara House, Forest bathing, something for the weekend? & More from 2020-08-07T14:39:19

Are local lockdowns the answer to rising COVID-19? Mt Cara House, public support flows in. "Forest bathing" reconnects you to sanity. And more...


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Favourite 4 Liars Gets The Syrian Makeover from 2020-08-06T11:39:40

Abdul Khallouf & Ahmed Saqqa are the new owners of Shandonside favourite The Four Liars. They're keeping the name but bringing some Syrian goodness to your pallet.


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Ted says the government policy on bars and COVID-19 is all optics and no substance. Dinner parties are better than Tinder, we hear why. Can all the people whose jobs were affected by COVID-19 now c...

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2020-08-05 Publicans furious at the Government, Be careful of your words.. they are powerful, does a serial killer every retire & more from 2020-08-05T13:23:10

Pubs that are not restaurants will now stay closed until at least August 31st. Cork publicans are not at all happy, Even when your intentions are kind and generous, your words can still hurt, says ...

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2020-08-04 Update On Mt Cara House, New Term At UCC Brings COVID Changes, BAFTAs for Chernobyl & More from 2020-08-04T11:45:23

We hear why the decision was made to close a much loved Northside nursing home, Paul McSweeney UCC VP Teaching & Learning on COVID-19 changes for the new term, congrats to Jared Harris on BAFTA...

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2020-07-31 Small Business COVID-19 Help, Nursing Home Closed, Humans Of West Cork & More from 2020-07-31T14:13:46

Businessmen cry out for help as cashflows tighten. Indiependence asks what's next. Northsiders meet over nursing home closure. Discover the Humans of West Cork. And more...


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2020-07-29 Pandemic Payment Chaos, Water Rescue Heroes, Cows Hurt By Cans & More from 2020-07-29T11:56:46

Stopped at the airport on Pandemic Payment. 2 water safety heroes that saved the day. Cows hurt by careless litter. And more...


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2020-07-27 Are Teachers Hoping For A Second Lockdown? Young Offenders Baby Star, How Proud Is Mummy? Do Women Know When They Are Drinking Too Much& More from 2020-07-27T11:50:24

Eamon says teachers are hoping for a second lockdown but teachers call foul. We talk to Randa, proud mum of twins starring in Young Offenders. Rats in Mayfied, rats in Shandon Street. Are some wome...

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2020-07-24 Has Kanye opened the conversation on mental health? Will Baby Star calm down those Young Offendres? Minister Michael McGrath answers your questions on July Stimulus & More from 2020-07-24T14:35:52

Kanye's tweets this week raised a lot of questions about mental health rights, we look into those issues. Will Baby Star calm down those Young Offendres? Minister Michael McGrath answers your quest...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Michael McGrath Answers Questions On July Stimulus from 2020-07-24T09:00:49

The July Stimulus was announced yesterday. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform answers questions from listeners on the show earlier today.


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202007-23 The Case Of The Therapists, Erica's Transition Story, Lisa's Terrifying Dog Attack & from 2020-07-23T12:07:34

The case of the therapists, Erica's transition story of hope, Lisa's dog involved in terrifying attack but all's well now. And more...


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PODCAST EXTRA - Erica Transitions from Eric At Age 65 from 2020-07-23T10:12:24

Erica tells Deirdre he wants to spread the story of his life to help others.


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2020-07-22 Minister Simon Coveney On The Green List, Special Needs Classes Abolished? RuthAnne On "Dreams" & More from 2020-07-22T12:34:24

Foreign Minister Simon Coveney explains the "Green List" to Deirdre and answers listener questions. Worries that special needs class might be abolished in a move to a model used in New Brunswick...

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PODCAST EXTRA - RuthAnne On SafeIreland, Domestic Violence And also Britney from 2020-07-22T11:10:16

RuthAnne on the amazing version of Dreams done to help SafeIreland featuring Cork's own Allie Sherlock along with Imelda May, Caroline Corr, Stephanie Rainey and so many others. They also talk abou...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Simon Coveney On Green List from 2020-07-22T10:12:54

Minister Simon Coveney clarifies government policy on travel outside Ireland after the publication of the "Green List" and answers listener questions.


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2020-07-20 Remembering Ruth Morrissey, A Scam That Can Ruin Your Life, Will Donald help Britney? & More from 2020-07-20T11:30:46

Vicky Phelan remembers her friend Ruth Morriessy. Catriona Twomey on a sad death in the homeless community and what she would like the government next. Will Donald Trump help Britney Spears? And mo...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Catriona From Penny Dinners Remembers Arunas Butkus from 2020-07-20T08:54:58

Catriona Twomey from Cork's Penny Dinners remembers Arunas Butkus who, sadly, passed away this weekend. She would like the type of response used to prepare for the COVID-19 crisis to provide treatm...

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2020-07-17 Are You Ready For Facemask Monday? 100 Days Of Debenahms Protests, No Car Charge Points & More... Episode from 2020-07-17T13:05:28

You have to wear a mask in a shop from Monday. Are you ready? Are the shops ready? Will the guards enforce it? Debenhams workers mark 100 days of protest. Why is it so hard to charge your car? And ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Lorna Bogue I Will Stand Up To The Green Party from 2020-07-17T09:24:31

Lorna told PJ holding the party to account internally carries more weight but she is disappointed her party voted against maternity payments and living wage in the Dáil last night.


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PODCAST EXTRA - [Reupload] Opposition Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty On Cowen Developments from 2020-07-16T15:13:40

Yesterday, Opposition Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty responded to developments with Barry Cowen's situation on The Opinion Line. Re-uploaded due to technical difficulties with original podcast...

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2020-7-16 Should supermarket drink sales be stopped? Have you been the wrong star sign all your life? Could we run the Cork Jazz Festival online & more from 2020-07-16T13:27:43

Furious publicans demand that supermarket drink sales be stopped.. Could the Cork Jazz Festival be partly saved by going online? Have you been the wrong star sign all your life & lots more
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PODCAST EXTRA Time To Ban Lockdown Drink Sales In Supermarkets? from 2020-07-16T10:28:23

Padraig Cribben, VFI, tells PJ that parties are the vectors and supermarket drink sales fuel the parties. He wants a ban.


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2020-07-14 Frankie Dunnes sister pleads "demolish that house", Plans for a new-look McCurtain Street, what next for pubs and live music & more from 2020-07-14T14:50:58

Frankie Dunnes sister, Monica Butler, wants the house where his body was found last Christmas, torn down. There's a new plan for McCurtain St - but what's in it, exactly? The rest of the pubs are d...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Monica, Sister Of The Late Frankie Dunne Talks To PJ from 2020-07-14T09:35:02

Monica talks of the heart break she is feeling having been through two tragedies in her life.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Remembering Big Jack from 2020-07-13T11:08:29

PJ, Johnny Giles and Trevor Welch on Big Jack, who transformed Ireland's self-esteem.


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2020-07-10 COVID-19 Scare in Cork GAA, Inspiration From Peachy Lean, Musicians On The Breadline & More from 2020-07-10T14:34:55

Parties cause GAA COVID-19 fears in West Cork. Sharon Keegan's Peachy Lean Message Of Inspiration. Musicians need help to get through Lockdown. And more....


from 2020-07-08T12:15:44

Do listeners think Minister Cowen deserves a fresh start? See those electric scooters around? Laws to regularize them soon! Ellie in Carrigaline has a dream of dancing but needs your help. And more...

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2020-07-07 Teachers hit back at their critics, Covid19 in Irelands meat factories, Weddings starting up again & more from 2020-07-07T13:40:02

Teachers are angry at the way they're being portrayed in parts of the media, about the return to school after #covid19, Weddings are starting up again, now that life is slowly returning to normal, ...

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2020-07-06 Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Louise O'Keeffe's battle continues, Could you live where your partner was killed & more from 2020-07-06T13:43:05

Taoiseach Micheal Martin on pubs, travel, Covid19 recovery & Billy Kelleher, Angeline wants to be transferred from the house where her husband was killed two years ago, Louise O Keeffe wants re...

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PODCAST EXTRA - An Taoiseach Micheál Martin from 2020-07-06T09:48:45

Cork's first Taoiseach in many years give his first Cork interview to PJ Coogan.


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2020-07-02 Back to school after #Covid19, a deadly cancer with no warning, should you be paying for PPE at the dentist & more from 2020-07-02T14:24:23

Guidelines for school post #Covid19 - are they manageable? Will children be able to get back to normal in September? Should your dentist be allowed to charge you for their PPE supplies? A deadly sk...

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2020-07-01 To fly or not to fly?, Losing Dad to Covid19, Gambling problems during lockdown & more from 2020-07-01T14:54:37

The advice on travel is confusing, to say the least - will you be heading on holidays or not? The shocking rise in problem gambling during lockdown, losing a parent to Covid19 & there's lots mo...

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2020-06-30 The Grand Reopening - how was your first haircut, your first pint, your smallies first day back in creche? How would you know if your heart is in danger? Effys weightloss journey - to Turkey - & more from 2020-06-30T14:03:25

Pubs, Restaurants, Childcare and many more businesses are back - how is it going so far? Could you be in danger of a heart attack & have no idea? the doctors are saying #justgo if you feel unwe...

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2020-06-29 A new Government at last , the reopening of the Country post-Covid continues, cruelty and bullying online & more from 2020-06-29T14:16:51

FF FG & the Greens have finally entered Government together - but will it work? Phase 3 of the "post Covid era" begins today - haircuts, dinner out & maybe a pint on the cards? Just how nas...

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2020-06-26 Sarah's Bargain Holiday Tips, BT Back With A Choir, Frontliners Want You To Wear A Mask & More from 2020-06-26T12:42:29

You can staycation for small money, Sarah tells us how. Brown Thomas have a choir and Brian Deady joined them! Doctors say "help us, wear a mask". And more...


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2020-06-24 Could we get a sunshine holiday after all? Would you install a Covid19 tracing app on your phone? The future for Cork restaurants & more from 2020-06-24T13:48:43

Will we get to the sun for a holiday after all? A Government task force says we should be able to go in July. Would you download a phone app that lets the HSE trace your movements if you get Covid1...

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2020-06-23 "Cam" - a blog remembering Cameron Blair for his 21st birthday, Parking tickets for frontline workers, getting gyms back open again & more from 2020-06-23T14:31:30

"Cam" is a blog written by Cameron Blairs friend, James, written to mark his 21st birthday, Frontline Workers cars ticketed outside the Mercy Hospital - Paudie is not impressed, Gyms are set to reo...

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2020-06-22 Don't Kill Live Music says Ger Kiely, Stephen Teap On A Shopping Trip That Went Sour, Surrogacy Was My Solution & More from 2020-06-22T12:32:34

Ger Kiely of Cyprus Avenue says bands are near bankrupt over COVID, hear why and what we can do. Stephen Teap on a shopping trip that ended on a sour note. Surrogacy was my solution, we hear one wo...

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2020-06-19 Hairdressers Look To June 29th, Man Who Wrote The Book On West Cork Murder, Where In Cork Did COVID-19 Hit & More from 2020-06-19T14:43:27

Hairdressers talk about preparing for a big reopening and the customers they look forward to seeing. Mary Corcoran, medical journalist, says we can now find out where the COVID-19 hotspots are i...

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2020-06-18 Bullied online over facemasks, is there hope now for sunshine holidays? When can we go to a gig again? & more from 2020-06-18T13:46:10

Vibes & Scribes owner, Joan, has been bullied online after asking customers to wear a mask in her shop. Do you think she's right? What are the chances of getting a sunshine holiday this year? T...

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2020-06-17 90 minutes and €9 minimum spend in the pub, Can Micheal Martin finally get into the Taoiseachs office, a chat with the "I'm Grand Mam" podcasters & more from 2020-06-17T13:38:19

The Greens are thinking twice & his own party isn't fully on side - can Micheal Martin become Taoiseach next week? A €9 spend on food before you can have a pint - would you go to the pub on the...

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2020-06-16 A Cork Taoiseach? Are there any public toilets left? Doctors calling for a special cycleway & more from 2020-06-16T13:27:55

The new programme for Government has been published. Will Micheal Martin be Taoiseach? The shops are gradually opening, but where are the public toilets? Doctors are asking Cork City Council for a ...

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2020-06-15 Government deal done at last, the future of Garryduff Woods, Trisha Lewis's new book & more from 2020-06-15T13:59:25

Her first interview was on The Opinion Line, when she was a bag of nerves - now Trisha Lewis has a book out and 120,000 Insta followers. Fianna Fail, Fine Gael & the Greens do a deal for Govern...

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2020-06-12 Crime Boss Boxing Involvement, Future of Weddings, Hair Loss, Petition to name Cork Street after Anti Slavery Hero & More from 2020-06-12T12:17:57

Irish Sun Crime Journalist Stephen Breen talks about Daniel Kinahan who is trying to reinvent himself as a boxing supremo. The future of weddings with Ciara from Wedding Dates. The Confederate flag...

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2020-06-11 Holiday refunds - when will I get my money? Why can't Mary find out how her husband is doing in hospital? Whats's the future for creches & childcare & more from 2020-06-11T13:42:13

Holiday refunds - when will I get my money? Will I definitely get it? Why can't Mary find out how her husband is doing in hospital? He's been there for 3 weeks & nobody is telling her anything....

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2020-06-10 Are you wearing a mask yet? If not, why not? Hotels after #covid19 - what will they be like? How your teenager might end up in a gang & more from 2020-06-10T14:35:26

In the UK from next week, you won't be allowed on a bus without a face covering. Could that happen here? Hotels are allowed to open up after June 29th, but #covid19 is set to change the experience ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - How Carrigaline Assault Was Weaponized from 2020-06-10T07:20:34

PJ hears how the far-right has tried to manipulate the conversation on the Carrigaline assault from Ross Frenett<...

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2020-06-09 The Carrigaline attack - hijacked.. but how? The Lord Mayors Awards, working Dads in lockdown & more from 2020-06-09T13:47:04

Last Saturdays vicious stabbing in Carrigaline has gone global - but not in a good way - how did it happen? The Lord Mayors Awards - we talk to some of the recipients about their work. Dads in lock...

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2020-06-08 A violent attack in Carrigaline, Welcome back, Cork businesses, reinventing the Midsummer festival & more from 2020-06-08T14:16:13

After a teenager was attacked, beaten & stabbed in Carrigaline, what is the reason for so many violent incidents in the town.? As hundreds of buisinesses start to reopen after #covid19 #lockdow...

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2020-06-05 PODCAST EXTRA - Racism In Ireland from 2020-06-05T13:46:59

In the wake of the global outrage over the killing of George Floyd, If you've ever doubted that racism exists, and is, in fact all too common in Ireland, we invite you to listen to Noma, Nicole, Ai...

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2020-06-05 Glasheen Road Attack, Racism in Ireland, Frontline Workers and More... from 2020-06-05T11:56:28

More footage of Glasheen Road attack; the shocking reality of racism in Ireland; frontline workers with Fiona; and Cork Midsummer Festival goes online


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2020-06-02 Magaluf on Magazine Road , #blacklivesmatter - a Cork view, the future of childcare & more from 2020-06-02T13:55:46

Barrack St, College Rd & Magazine Rd residents are up in arms over their "new neighbours" , as the USA is rocked by protests & riots, we hear Zoe's perspective on being black in Cork & ...

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2020-0-26 Narrow escape for a young cyclist, Jeanette's remarkable story of breakdown and recovery, no school for my special little boy & more from 2020-05-26T14:10:39

Cllr Marcia d'Altons son had a very lucky escape when he was knocked off his bike by a motorist who drove away, Jeanette tells her remarkable personal story of breakdown, mental health & recove...

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2020-05-25 Brawling teens in Rochestown, One metre or two - who's right? A four day working week & more from 2020-05-25T13:45:18

After a brawl involving about 70 teenagers in Mount Oval, an eyewitness tells us what she saw. The WHO says one metre, the NPHET says two for effective Social Distancing, so who's right? Would it r...

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2020-05-22 Restaurant Pods The Answer To Lockdown? Lads In The Leb Help Arc, Miami Club Queen Locking Down In Cork & more... from 2020-05-22T13:55:53

An Inventor says he has an idea to help restaurants reopen. Our soldiers fundraising for Arc House. A club queen from Cork who came back from Miami for lockdown. And more....  


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2020-05-21 What's a Woofy? Alex died, but saved four lives, don't forget drivers with a disability & more from 2020-05-21T13:38:42

With big pedestrianisation plans for Cork, Carol warns the Council not to forget those who can't walk very far, Nicole Ryan tells us how four people are now living healthy lives thanks to her broth...

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2020-05-20 Hopes for a new Party Leader, Debenhams Blockade, How to beat Covid, Fota Wildlife Park reopening and More... from 2020-05-20T12:12:55

Cork Green Party Councillor Lorna Bogue on hopes for a new party leader, Professor Anthony Staines on how to beat COVID, Fota Wildlife Park reopening for visitors within 5km. How Cuan Lee women's r...

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2020-05-19 Upsetting trends on TikTok, Teenage drinking parties, the future of restauants & the theatre & more from 2020-05-19T13:33:44

A gang of 60 young people had a drinking party in Ballincollig - why weren't they at home? What will restaurants and theatres be like after #covid19 ? Why would somebody start a TikTok trend mockin...

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2020-05-18 #Covid19 in Meat Factories, Who's back to work in phase 1, Garda behaviour at #lockdown checkpoints & more from 2020-05-18T13:44:15

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed discusses the outbreak of #Covid19 in the Meat industry, As Phase 1 of the release of #lockdown restrictions begins, who is going back to work? Have you had a...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minister Creed On Meat Plant COVID-19 Cases from 2020-05-18T09:31:34

25% of meat plants have an outbreak of COVID-19, including Keypak in Cork. PJ asks Minister for Agriculture, how this happened and what will change.




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PODCAST EXTRA - Meat Plants & COVID-19 from 2020-05-15T09:56:09

Micheál Martin FF leader and Ann Murphy of the Echo tell us what they've learned about workers with COVID-19 in meat plants and ask questions that still need answers.

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2020-05-14 After #lockdown, what would you like to keep? Remembering Abi as her funeral takes place, what is Verbal Ataxia & more from 2020-05-14T13:30:10

Our lives have changed dramatically in #lockdown, but is there any part of the "new normal" you'd like to keep? As Abi McGeogh is laid to rest, her Auntie and her great friend Ger remember the huge...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Remembering Abi from 2020-05-14T11:35:11

Abbey McGough touched the heart of Cork in her 12 years of life. Sabrina, her grandmother, and Ger O'Dea from the National Ambulance Service celebrate her memory.


from 2020-05-13T13:55:52

Professor Ger Killeen from UCC says we can't relax for even a minute against #covid19 & that we should be wearing masks in the supermarket. New Mums on Maternity Leave believe it should be exte...

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2020-05-12 Celebrating nurses on their International Day, #Covid19 and Vitamin D, Making up for cancelled Communions & more from 2020-05-12T14:10:07

On the International Day of the Nurse, we have a prize for one special nurse, #covid19 and Vitamin D - there is a connection - an expert explains. Birds in a cage in a closed-up shop - is it cruel?...

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2020-05-11 #covid19 - why is it still so easy to get into Ireland?, Avlyns boys have special permission to break lockdown rules.. Johnny & Dickie square up! & more from 2020-05-11T13:30:40

Boris Johnson is allowing English tourists to get the ferry to Ireland - should we let them in or turn them back? Avlyns triplets have special written permission to break #lockdown rules. She expla...

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2020-05-08 No exams for Leaving Cert 2020, Medical Delays due to COVID, Fiona's Frontline Diary & More. 20-05-08 from 2020-05-08T12:16:46

PJ speaks to students and teachers as Cabinet expected to approve predicted grades for Leaving Cert 2020. Patients & doctors contact 96fm concerned at delays in pain treatment and elective surg...

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2020-05-07 Pieta House staff talk of losing their jobs, the man who built a #lockdown pub in the back garden, did Indiana Jones once live on Spike Island? & more from 2020-05-07T13:17:03

Chris, a therapist at Pieta House has lost his job & told us about cutbacks and changes at the charity, Nichola's Dad got so bored in #lockdown, he has built his own pub - in the backyard! Did ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - A Feed Of Fuchsias With Mags! from 2020-05-07T12:28:58

Mags from Bumblebee Flower Farm pivoted her business to react to the COVID-19 crisis with the help of Network West Cork. PJ hears all about yummy edible flowers too!


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2020-05-06 When can we get married? Yet another Corkonian stranded on a cruise liner, is there a crisis at Pieta House & more from 2020-05-06T13:25:20

We've found yet another Corkonian stranded on a cruiseship - Ella is marooned in The Phillipines. If you had a wedding planned this Summer, when are you likely to be able to have it now? #Covid19 h...

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PODCAST EXTRA - IT@Cork Help Debenhams Workers In Job Search from 2020-05-05T15:43:16

PJ Coogan speaks to Paddy O'Connell, MD of Berkely Group, about how IT@Cork will help Debenhams workers in their job search after Opinion Line listener Lesley Turner - Senior HR Manager at Blizzard...

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2020-05-05 #covid19 #lockdown Could some pubs reopen in June? Lee, a dancer from Cork is stranded on a cruise liner, Fiona, a worried Mum, wants to cancel the #leavingcert & more from 2020-05-05T14:12:07

Lee Barrett from Cork has been stranded on a cruise liner for 8 weeks.. but has some good news as he speaks to us from his cabin.. some publicans want to come out of #covid19 #lockdown in June - bu...

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2020-05-01 One Way Pedestrian Streets, Normal People Sets Pulses Racing, Supporting Businesses In Lockdown & More... from 2020-05-01T12:25:36

Talk of one-way pedestrian streets to get out of lockdown. Normal People but are they really? How do you support a business during the lockdown? And more...


from 2020-04-30T13:48:03

Private hospitals are almost empty during the #coronavirus crisis.. so why not use them to clear waiting lists? Could Princes St. in Cork become a huge open air restaurant with #socialdistancing ? ...

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2020-04-29 #Covid19 is a "shapeshifter", says Dr. Chris Luke. Should we come out of #lockdown or stick with it for now? Shane's astonishing story of Anorexia & more from 2020-04-29T12:49:10

Dr Chris Luke has described #Covid19 as a "shapeshifter". What's that, and why does it concern him? The experts say we are not yet ready to come out of #lockdown, but people are getting very tired ...

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2020-04-28 Leaving Certs should just get on with it, Jamie's Mum on making memories in #lockdown, could the Tesco TikTokkers make it to Irelands Got Talent & more from 2020-04-28T13:44:44

Suizanne, a former teacher, lays it on the line for Leaving Certs - "just knuckle down & get on with it - life's not fair", 8 year old Jamie is dying while his family makes #lockdown memories, ...

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2020-04 #Covid19 - could we lift #lockdown next week? Is anyone actually listening to the students when making decisions about the #leavingcert, Donna's #quarantine wedding story & more from 2020-04-27T13:34:31

People are getting bored with the monotony of #covid19 #lockdown - but what are the dangers of coming out of it too quickly? The Leaving Cert has been rescheduled, but why is nobody asking the stud...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Donna's Lockdown Big Day Idea For Frontliners from 2020-04-27T09:01:56

Donna wore her wedding dress and got to the Church on time even with lockdown. Now she wants to help a frontliner with the dress. Hear the story...


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2020-04-24 Have You Lockdown Blues? Has Your Dog Lockdown Blues? The Flossing Priest Has A Young Helper & More... from 2020-04-24T13:14:12

Some listeners say they will have to break lockdown for their mental health. Dogs are getting lockdown blues too. Father Cronin has a young helper reaching out to the elderly. And more....
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2020-04-23 Rachel is a Rock of Sense on ending #covid19 #lockdown, how will businesses survive the next few months?, What is going on between staff & students at CIT & more from 2020-04-23T13:29:28

As people look to May 5th and hope that #covid19 #lockdown might be eased, Rachel called to ask "why the big hurry?" & listeners hailed her as a Rock of Sense. Businesses, though are desperatel...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Why All This Talk Of Reopening Asks Rachel from 2020-04-23T10:04:51

Rachel is puzzled that so many people are talking about reopening and lifting lockdown rules. The numbers still aren't right, let's finish the job, she says. She also reflects on lockdown life. Listen

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2020-04-22 the doctor who's helping the HSE deal with China, Debenhams workers demand a fair deal, vouchers, refunds or grief & more from 2020-04-22T13:39:48

Dr. Paul O'Brien from Cork trained in China. He's been helping the HSE in trying to tackle #covid19. Debenhams workers want a better deal from their former employer after many years service. As hol...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Nicole O'Brien Is Too Hot To Handle For PJ from 2020-04-22T07:41:12

Check out PJ's interview with the Netflix stunner Nicole O'Brien, an Innishannon girl turning heads on Too Hot To Handle


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2020-04-17 Giovanni Remembers His Brother Who Died Of COVID-19, Fruit Pickers From Bulgaria, Netflix Nicole Is Too Hot To Handle & more... from 2020-04-17T12:50:59

Giovani remembers the brother he lost in Italy from COVID-19. People not happy that fruit pickers are coming from Bulgaria during lockdown, Cork girl Nicole talks about Netflix's new show Too Hot T...

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2020-04-16 Blarney could play a part in the #PPE crisis, Could a BCG vaccine be a #covid19 gamechanger? Did you take part in Homeoke last weekend? & more from 2020-04-16T14:08:56

A factory in Blarney is waiting on a green light to produce a new product that could reduce the need for #PPE in many settings, The BCG vaccine, once given to ward off the scourge of TB, could now ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Blarney Could Help Ease PPE Crisis from 2020-04-16T11:57:57

Justin Mason hopes to manufacture an infection control barrier in Blarney in Cork. PJ spoke to him and media doctor Nick Flynn about how it might help life for healthcare workers during the COVID-1...

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2020-04-15 Debenhams staff protest at the way their jobs were lost. Might you have to pay tax on your #Covid19 money from the Government? What happens if your holiday is cancelled over #coronavirus & more from 2020-04-15T14:26:25

Debenhams have announced they won't reopen in Ireland after #covid19 #lockdown - former workers are angry at how they've been treated. If you're getting a #covid19 #pandemic payment from the Govern...

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2020-04-14 #Covid19 #lockdown until May.. the #leavingcert off until late July.. "I nearly died from Coronavirus" & more from 2020-04-14T14:25:38

The Leaving Cert has been postponed until late July.. but students are far from happy about it. Dave is only 45, and quite fit..#covid19 left him on a ventilator, fighting for his life, and he's et...

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2020-04-10 We Talk To The Brave Frontliners, Debenhams Closure, Bad Odor In East Cork & more... from 2020-04-10T12:53:53

What's it like to suit up in PPE? What happens now for Debenhams workers? What is going on in East Cork with that bad odor? And more...


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2020-04-09 Lockdown Cheats, Lockdown Love At A Distance, What Happens Creches & More... from 2020-04-09T12:18:19

Will the cops catch the lockdown cheats this weekend? Maybe, maybe not. Is your love locked down? We check out love at a distance! And what happens to creches and their staff now? And more...
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2020-04-08 #Covid19 - new Garda powers to make you #stayathome, Michelle's Dad, Tommy beat the coronavirus, what's do be done about gangs "calling out" & more from 2020-04-08T13:58:39

Michelle called to tell us about her beloved Dad, Tommy, who has been very sick, but is beating #covid19. The Gardai have new powers to make sure we #stayathome, but Deputy Mick Barry thinks they ...

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2020-04-07 #Covid19 - SNA's are healthworkers now? Should you keep paying your childminder? Will we get any Summer holidays & more from 2020-04-07T14:23:26

Should you keep paying your childminder when you're not using them during lockdown? Special Needs Assistants being redeployed - but are they trained for the healthcare sector? What are the chances ...

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2020-04-06 Covid19 - PPE problems explained, how long might we stay in lockdown? Illegal halting site on Little Island & more from 2020-04-06T13:51:43

Infectious Diseases consultant, Dr John Lambert explains why we might be in lockdown for months as we try to control #Covid19. Why is there no lockdown in Sweden? Addiction counsellor Michael Gueri...

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2020-04-03 What Now For Leaving Certs? Go On A Virtual Camino, A Challenge To Watch Birds & more... from 2020-04-03T11:57:04

Leaving Certs worry about when their exams will happen and how they will get courses. Lockdown means no travel so how about a virtual Camino? Get the family involved in a great birdwatching challen...

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2020-04-02 Covid19 - the Government announces a nationwide drive for volunteers. Cocooning, its to keep them safe but some people just won't do it! & more from 2020-04-02T14:02:42

The Government is organising a nationwide effort to get Covid19 community volunteers to where their efforts are most needed. "Cocooning" is the new buzz word of the moment - but why are so many peo...

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2020-04-01 Covid19 on the Frontline - like fighting a war, pscychologists say..are you working from home? We've tips on how to adapt.. Domestic Violence under lockdown & more from 2020-04-01T13:59:03

Psychologists are warning that medics on the #Covid19 frontline could end up suffering from PTSD. Are you working from home for the first time? We've some useful tips on how to adapt. Domestic Viol...

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2020-03-31 Covid19 - all those figures - what do they mean? Why are nurses being charged a fee to come home to help? City & County Council arrangements for Coronavirus & more from 2020-03-31T14:25:31

Laura Kate is a nurse, who came home to help with Covid19 but is thinking she might go back to the UK - why? Cork City & County Councils responses to the crisis - what services are available? W...

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2020-03-30 Covid19 - life in lockdown. What can we do? What can't we do? Minister Simon Harris on what happens next in the fight to #flattenthecurve? from 2020-03-30T13:19:22

Since Fiday night, we're effectively in #Covid19 #lockdown - what can we do? What can't we do? Minister Simon Harris & Lord Mayor Dr, John Sheehan tell us what happens next.


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2020-03-27 People Who Aren't Doing Lockdown, Good News For Brides To Be, Help Our Frontline Healthworkers & more... from 2020-03-27T13:09:02

Lockdown, we hear why two people are not doing the social distancing. A bit of good news if you had to postpone your wedding

How you can help the healthcare workers on the frontline. And m...

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2020-03-26 #Covid19 - are you having Crazy Dreams? Are we all going to be ugly when its over? Protection for Frontline Workers & more from 2020-03-26T14:54:45

Workers on the #covid19 frontline, are we doing enough to keep them safe? Are we treating them with enough respect? With hair salons & other places closed, will we all be an absolute sight when...

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2020-03-25 #Covid19 - 24 hours & much has changed, but is it enough? How does it affect you, your family & your rights. Todays show is packed with the latest information & hopefully the answers to your questions.. from 2020-03-25T14:40:14

The Government has introduced a raft of new measures to "flatten the curve" and slow down Covid19, but as a result, tens of thousands of people are out of a job. What is being done for them? Minist...

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2020-03-24 Covid-19 - do we need lockdown? Science v Social Media.. What's the test like? and what's it like to actually have the virus? from 2020-03-24T15:13:41

The UK has "locked down". Should we?. Social Media screams "Yes!" but what does science & medicine say? What's it like to have the Covid-19 test? Also, what's the virus like? How does it feel t...

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2020-03-23 Locked down & trapped in Albania & Peru, Why can't we do #socialdistancing properly here at home & more from 2020-03-23T14:47:22

Cork people are trapped under Military lockdown in Albania & Peru & can't get home. Here in Cork, are we too headed for lockdown because some people can't do #socialdistancing properly? How...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Help Joe Find His Black RooDog Electric Bike! from 2020-03-23T13:20:20

Joe Lane is 70, and has had his electric bicycle stolen from outside Lidl in Togher. It's a black RooDog bike and he really needs it and would be every so grateful just to get it back. Please keep ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Coping Skills In A Coronavirus Age Rachel Gotto from 2020-03-20T13:49:08

Rachel talks about how to strengthen your coping skills and also on how she overcame a lot of adversity in her own life.


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2020-03-18 Covid19 - where do we go from here? Lockdown - what's it like & should we do it & more from 2020-03-18T14:33:43

After the Taoiseachs speech last night, it's now very clear that the battle against Covid19 will be long and difficult. We get up to date with the latest research and get medical advice on Social D...

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2020-03-16 Covid-19.. getting people home, helping those who are isolated, keeping the kiddies occupied & more from 2020-03-16T13:43:14

As you'd expect, todays show is dominated by one story, but from many angles. We've the latest medical advice on Covid19, how it's

affecting business and jobs, Tanaiste Simon Coveney talks...

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2012-03-13 Locals Don’t Want Liners In Ringaskiddy, Regina Doherty On Help For Workers Laid Off, Coronavirus Wedding Days and more… from 2020-03-13T13:05:17

Cobh didn’t want a cruise liner, why did we have to take it ask Ringaskiddy residents? Minister Regina Doherty on the help available for people laid off thanks to Coronavirus. Wedding plans hit by ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Help For Workers Losing Out From Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from 2020-03-13T12:28:13

Minister Regina Doherty has advice. What to do if you're self employed - What to do if you're laid off due to lack of business - What to do if your business is suffering but you're not actually dia...

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2020-Coronovirus..as the Army is placed on standby, and the Taoiseach prepares to address the nation, we talk to doctors, businesses, pharmacys - and to you. from 2020-03-12T14:27:15

Coronavirus CoVid19 is now officially a Pandemic, according to the World Health Organisation. The Army is on standby to assist, the Taoiseach is addressing the Nation. Ireland is about to go into p...

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2020-03-10 Italy on lockdown - are were serious enough about Coronavirus in Ireland? a tax on tapping - the banks ripping us off again, Niamh Kavanagh remembers Eurovisions Glory Days & more from 2020-03-11T14:19:26

Emer from Skibbereen is a teacher in Italy.. she tells us about the Covid19 lockdown & how its being enforced, and says she's amazed schools haven't closed here at home, banks are now imposing ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Fermoy Moots Suspending Polish Twinning Over LGBT+ Policies from 2020-03-10T14:06:41

Nowa Deba passed resolutions on LGBT "propaganda" and Cllr Noel McCarthy says it is not good enough for Fermoy to be twinned with it as a result. He tells PJ Coogan he wants Cork County Council to ...

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2020-03-10 Tanaiste Simon Coveney on Coronavirus prevention, Fermoy takes a stand on LGBT rights, could you get engaged to a total stranger & more from 2020-03-10T13:34:23

Tanaiste Simon Coveney discusses travel, self isolation & sick pay as Covid-19 threatens to take hold in the community. Fermoy hits back as its twin region in Poland, Nuwa Deba, discriminates a...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Minding Your Mental Health During The Covid-19 Outbreak from 2020-03-10T10:36:08

Catherine tells PJ the best way to be in good shape during the current crisis is be a good citizen, be mindful of seniors and the immunocompromised and destress!


from 2020-03-09T13:18

Covid -19 will be relatively harmless to most of us, but not to Vicky Phelan & thousands of others who are immunocompromised. Vicky wants the St Patricks Day Parades called off. Dr. Paul O'Brie...

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PODCAST EXTRA - First Dates Clodagh Lost 8 Stone And Became A Fighter from 2020-03-06T14:06:02

Clodagh woke up one day and decided to do it. And she did. Lost 8 stone and trained to be a fighter. PJ talks to the fab warrior.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Covid-19 (Coronavirus) A Once In A Century Event Prof Samuel McConkey from 2020-03-06T10:27:34

Professor Samuel McConkey told PJ Coogan this is is a once in a century event as big in impact as the Civil War and could last months or years. He calls for social cohesion and government planning ...

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2020-03-05 Coronavirus - is it time to cancel big events?, What are those drone signs about in the City? Does Nana need a parenting class & more from 2020-03-05T13:40:39

With more confirmed cases of CoVid-19 (Coronavirus) is it time now to cancel St Patricks Day events? Listeners have been asking about strange signs around town mentioning drones - what's going on? ...

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2002-03-04 Redress - was there ever any justice? Why is a murderer getting day release before he's entitled to it? The affair is over, should I tell his wife? & more from 2020-03-04T13:27:35

Peter Whelan killed Sineads best friend and nearly killed her. He's shouldn't even be eligible for parole yet, but he's already getting day release & Sinead wants to know why. Did you watch the...

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2020-03-03 Coronavirus & workers rights.. GDPR affecting animal welfare, Farmer Michael visits the studio & more from 2020-03-03T14:22:08

The CSPCA has a problem helping stricken animals, caused by GDPR of all things! If you have to take time off work because of Coronavirus, what are your rights? Farmer Michael. aka Stevo Timothy pop...

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2020-03-02 Do People REALLY Wash Their Hands, Not Male Or Female But Both, Swimming In Antarctica and more.... from 2020-03-02T13:23:15

Dirty hands spread diseases but is it true only 10% wash their hands after the look? Eww! Did you know there's as many intersex people as there are redheads? A morning swim...in the Antarctic, wait...

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2020-02-28 Shots Fired Northside, Should Cops Carry The Antidote To Heroin, Don't Be A Langer #Bekind & More... from 2020-02-28T13:01:44

On the spot as cops investigate shots discharged in Knocknaheeny, Naloxone is an anti-dote to heroin overdoses, should cops have it in their personal kit? Don't be a langer #bekind and buy a Hairy ...

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2020-02-27 School Tours & Coronavirus, a nasty Cork scam - we talk to the victim, Pony Painting & more from 2020-02-27T13:39:42

Should school tours continue despite Coronavirus & how can we protect ourselves from infection.. the victim of a nasty Cork scam says it's been a nightmare for his family, Eddie Hennessy, the s...

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2020-02-26 Coronavirus: If it comes, can we cope? A new take on Parental Alienation, What is EFT & does it work, & more from 2020-02-26T13:39:38

If Coronavirus (Covid-19) comes to Cork, can we cope? Dr Chris Luke advises listeners - and we ask "Should the Ireland v Italy match be called off? Parental Alienation - a controversial new take on...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Dr Chris Luke On CUH Preparedness For Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from 2020-02-26T10:36:07

Dr Chris Luke says if an outbreak happens the major problem will be no place to "decant" patients from emergency care to recovery because there is a capacity crisis. He also addresses the problems ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Coronavirus In Italy Erika's Story from 2020-02-25T15:50:02

Erika is in Northern Italy which is gripped by a Coronavirus outbreak. She talks about how Italy was on the ball in recognizing the gravity of the situation but she wonders how she can protect Iris...

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2020-02-25 Coronavirus: inside the lockdown, Sinn Feins Rochestown Rally, a landslide on the Northside & more from 2020-02-25T13:30:10

Erica, who's Italian but lives in Cork, has sent us an account of what it's like inside a part of her home country that's currently under Coronavirus lockdown. 800 gathered for Sinn Feins rally in ...

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2020-02-24 Canary Island sandstorms, Mary Lou McDonalds Cork rally, Carole Rice on #bekind & more from 2020-02-24T13:21:50

Catching up with Cork people caught up in the Canary Islands sandsto, Carole Rice talks about whether the #bekind movement is really all that kind, and appearing on the Tommy Tiernan Show. Mary Lou...

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2020-02-21 Happy Life After Suicidal Feelings, Don't Bin It Repair It, Sacked For Hugging & more... from 2020-02-21T12:58:55

Amanda lives life to the full now but she tried to take her own life. It's infuriating trying to get something repaired sometimes, but now there's a new option. Can you really be sacked for hugging...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Amanda's Hope After Suicide from 2020-02-21T11:09:39

Anger and hurt made the pain in Amanda's life so great she thought the problems would be solved in a world without her. But she found another way and we hear how and why she is thriving now.
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PODCAST EXTRA - Muriel's 30 Dares In 30 Days For Penny Dinners from 2020-02-20T16:11:21

Muriel Foley is doing something different to mark her 30th - 30 Dares In 30 Days For Penny Dinners. She tells PJ she wants to raise €1k!

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2020-02-20 Celeb Gossip mags - should we stop buying them?, The agony of Endometriosis, famous Irish women from history & more from 2020-02-20T13:39:01

Salons and waiting areas are being cleared of celebrity gossip magazines in the wake of Caroline Flacks death. A hysterectomy at 27 - Jess tells us her Endometriosis story. Famous Irish women from ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Endometriosis - It's Not Just A Bad Period from 2020-02-20T11:01:05

Jess tells PJ how difficult it was diagnosed and why she had to get surgery in the UK to end the pain and danger to her organs.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Bitten By Rat On Tarry Path Mayfield from 2020-02-19T11:43:24

Denis on the dangers of The Tarry Path, Mayfield Cork where he was bitten by a rat due to the ongoing fly-tipping problem that never seems to get solved.


from 2020-02-18T13:59:35

Catherine contacted the show about her son, Stuart, who died by suicide - she feels the system failed him. As we hear more about ambulance dispatch,we ask "what's happening and why".. also, why Eas...

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2020-02-17 Ambulance despatch times, the tragedy of Caroline Flack, the Ghost Ship of Ballycotton & more from 2020-02-17T13:58:52

Why does an ambulance get sent from Dublin to an injured woman in Cork? We've started our own investigation. After the tragic death of Love Island presenter Caroline Flack, is it time to clamp d...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Hip-Hop Real Talk In Cork from 2020-02-14T13:45:13

Professor Griff Rollefson on why hip-hop is now studied in universities and why Cork is a center for hip-hop culture.

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2020-02-14 Suspected Vigilantes Leaves Neighbours Living In Smoke Fume Hell, Cat Cruelty In Farranree, Vernoica's House Back Up To Scratch from 2020-02-14T12:31:26

A house burned out in Mayfield leaves the two next door neighbours briefly homeless but now living in a smoke fume hell. A young lad stands up to cruel thuggery in Farranree. GPD Builders have f...

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PODCAST EXTRA - 2 Innocent Familes Made Homeless In Mayfield Vigilante-Style Arson from 2020-02-14T10:57

Early Thursday morning a house in Mayfield was burned down following threats to do so over convicted sex offenders sighted staying there. PJ talks to local Cllr Ted Tynan and Rose about how they tr...

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2020-02-13 Ambulance From Dublin Causes Monster Wait, Knock Pride And Enterprise, Is Fuel Soaring In Price? & More... from 2020-02-13T14:08:34

HSE Horror as ambulance come from Dublin after ice fall! Knocka’s entrepreneurs; Danny from QuickMinutes and Shane from ShaneFullFitness preach pride in where you come from. Why is Fuel soaring in ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - HSE Horror Wait For Ambulance From Dublin from 2020-02-13T12:16:37

Elaine waited about two hours for an ambulance when she fell. Why? It came from Dublin. She, and neighbour Vickie tell PJ what happened when she damaged her ligament after a fall on ice.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Businessmen Shane O’Sullivan and Danny O’Donovan Talk Knocka Enterprise And Pride from 2020-02-13T12:05:26

Following the election of the first TD from Knocknaheeny, PJ talks to Danny O’Donovan of QuickMinutes.com and Shane O’Sullivan of ShaneSullFitness about being an entrepreneur with roots in Knocka. ...

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2012-02-12 Terrible CUH Sex Assault, Is Emergency Housing Inspected? Coronavirus Update & More... from 2020-02-12T13:51:33

Cork is shocked by the details of a sex assault in CUH. Emergency and rental housing, are they really inspected? Coronavirus, how's Ireland fixed as the UK declares emergency quarantine powers? Ins...

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2020-02-11 Sinn Feins "Up The 'Ra" controversy, a young athlete trying to rebuild his life, 54 hours in A&E & more from 2020-02-11T14:03:59

"Up The 'Ra.. Tiocfaigh ár Lá".. is this acceptable from a man who might soon be a cabinet minister? Iossuf was a promising footballer until tragedy struck & he lost his leg - he's in studio to...

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2020-01-31 Coronavirus Warning, Childcare Crisis, Getting Fleeced By ATMs & More from 2020-01-31T13:39:06

We ask a UCC virologist what next with the Coronavirus crisis. Childcare workers and users say families will quit jobs if the government doesn't sort them out. And massive charges might be on the w...

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2020-01-30 Are kids getting ruder? Porn in school - what do you do? What's to love that we don't see & more from 2020-01-30T13:59:06

Aisling is a teacher and says parents aren't teaching "please & thankyou" any more to their kids.. a listener's son was told about pornography by his pal in school.. what does she do? Conner is...

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2020-01-29 CPR Success, Is It Ruder We're Getting? 10,000 Thank Yous To Cork From Little Jamie & More... from 2020-01-29T13:14:41

Why should you learn CPR? We hear of a life saved in Cork's Northside by this vital skill. Is crime making us surly and thuggish? Cork comes up trumps for little Jamie who will now get his nursing ...

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2020-01-28 Jamie is desperately ill, & his Mum is begging for help. The future of Bantry Hospital is in doubt, and Cork has voted for its favourite song from 2020-01-28T15:00:46

Jamie Murray is 8 & gravely ill. His Mum pleads for help with his care. 800 people go to a meeting in Bantry on a freezing cold night to demand answers about their local hospital. Corks favouri...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Jamie's 8, In Pain And Can Hardly Breathe. Help us from 2020-01-28T10:28:21

Helena spoke to PJ this morning about her 8 year old boy Jamie who has lungs full of fluid, 60 degrees scoliosis. He needs 24/7 care and professional nursing. Sadly, he's not getting it. Support...

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PODCAST EXTRA - SD Co-Leader Catherine Murphy from 2020-01-27T15:23:19

The SD co-leader answers the issues posed by 96FM listeners on crime, health and the future of the country.


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2020-01-23 Election Leaders interviews with Mary Lou McDonald and Brendan Howlin, Crisis in the Childcare Sector, the Cartys & the Stokes's square off .. & more from 2020-01-23T14:40:57

Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Fein & Brendan Howlin of Labour discuss Corks election issues. Childcare is in crisis.. we hear from three struggling providers.. the "gangs of Cork" are now squaring...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Labour Leader Brendan Howlin from 2020-01-23T10:46:41

The Labour leader answers the issues posed by 96FM listeners on crime, health and the future of the country.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork's Dr Pimple Popper ib.christine from 2020-01-22T09:28:44

Christine from Macroom is now an accomplished pimple popper working in America and with a successful Instagram - @ib.christine


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2020-01-21 Lawless Cork - we put the hard facts to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, horror as a man is beaten and burned alive in Mayfield, the reality of Special Needs services & more from 2020-01-20T14:30:15

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar takes our questions in his first major Cork interview of the Election campaign, details emerge of a vicious vigilante-style attack in Mayfleid. Cork Person of The Year Stephe...

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PODCAST EXTRA - An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from 2020-01-20T12:16:48

An Taoiseach answers the issues posed by 96FM listeners on crime, health and the future of the country.


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2020-01-15 Ken O'Flynn v Fianna Fail, Organ donations - your relations can stop you, Should Cork have a No Fry Zone & more from 2020-01-15T13:48:51

Cllr Ken O Flynn is running as an Independent in the General Election after failing to get a Fianna Fail nomination. He tells us why. Did you know your next of kin can stop you donating your organs...

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2020-01-14 The election gets underway, Kilcully graveyard families not happy about security, when a loved one has Alzheimers & more from 2020-01-14T14:32:01

We're waiting to see if the Taoiseach launches #GE2020 ... and when he does, would you like to see a ban on posters? How do you cope if a loved one has Alzheimers? Hamsa Khan tells us about his fam...

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2020-01-13 Graveyard Anger, Cork Family to be Deported, Storm Brendan, Royal Family Spat & More from 2020-01-13T13:41:07

Community meeting about Kilcully Graveyard desecration.

Cork Family to be deported, their schools want to stop it.

Harry and Megan, like her or hate her

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2020-01-20 Sex For Rent, Live Transplants, Veggies Not Healthy & More from 2020-01-10T13:20:26

A landlord wants sex instead of rent and his wife agrees!

One year on from baby Emily's rush to London by government jet to get a liver transplant her mum tells us about live transplants. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Julie's Baby Joy from 2020-01-10T10:53:13

Julie Helen tells PJ of the joy of having a child and speaks from the perspective of a disability activist on how


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PODCAST EXTRA - Liver Transplot Tot Emily's Liverversary from 2020-01-10T10:20:40

1 year ago Emily was being rushed to London by government jet for a life saving life liver transplant. Mum Anne-Marie Byrne tells PJ she's full of beans now and ready to celebrate her liverversa...

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2020-01-09 A builder steps in to help Veronica & Phil, Eoin's daughters miracle surgery, the NCT is getting tougher & more from 2020-01-09T14:14:02

Before Christmas, listeners hearts went out to Veronica, who has been badly let down by a builder - but today we have some great news for her. Amid all the bad news about the HSE, two listeners ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Eoin Thanks HSE Staff For Kealyn's Spina Bifida Miracle from 2020-01-09T10:58:38

Eoin tells PJ about the Kealyn's miracle Spina Bifida operation and how the HSE staff pulled together to save the tot from the damage of Spina Bifida.


from 2020-01-09T10:45:58

We spoke already with Veronica who was financially ruined by a builder she asked to fix up her house for her husband after a stroke. Today....good news, thanks to Eamon Hetherington of GPD.
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2020-01-08 CUH A&E Nightmare, Do 2 Year Olds Suffer In Group Daycare? RIC Commemoration Off & More from 2020-01-08T14:55:02

Why does A&E get worse each year? Do 2 year olds suffer in group daycare? RIC commemoration - over or deferred? And more...


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2020-01-06 Destruction of graves in Kilcully, Lord Mayor says "No" to Black & Tans event, whats it like to be in care & more from 2020-01-06T14:01:32

Who is behind the destruction of headstones and graves in Kilcully Garveyard? The Government wants to commemorate the RIC, but what about the Black & Tans? Abby has just come out of the care sy...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork Lord Mayor Won't Attend RIC Commemoration from 2020-01-06T12:43:37

Cllr John Sheehan, Lord Mayor of Cork tells PJ Coogan he will not be attending the RIC Commemoration in Dublin Castle on Jan 17th saying he would prefer inclusivity to be achieved through other mea...

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2020-01-03 Saved From Oz Inferno, Remembering Marian, New Year New You And more.. from 2020-01-03T12:47:39

Catherine tells us about her emotion as son Oisin is rescued from the bush wildfires by the Australian navy. Joe Duffy talks about his grief at the loss of the late Marian Finucane. We look at ways...

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PODCAST EXTRA - My Sons Oz Fireball Rescue from 2020-01-03T10:55:40

Catherine's son Oisin was rescued from the Australian Wildfires by the Navy in Mallacoota


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2020-01-02 Frankie Dunne Murder, Free Speech Protests Bus Éireann Nightmare Journey, 30K Worth of Vandalism & More.... from 2020-01-02T13:12:01

Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Diners and Hilary O 'Niall knew Frankie well. Rosanna had a nightmare journey on the Bus to Dublin. Free speech protests what are they about. Thousands worth of vand...

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2019-12-20 Builder Nightmare For Cork Couple, Terrifying Bus Ride, Best Books for Xmas and more... from 2019-12-20T12:49:21

Veronica has been financially ruined for Christmas by a builder who did bad work on her house. We hear about a bus ride that left people sick with fear. Some book recommendations for the holidays. ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Cork builder nightmare from 2019-12-20T10:51:25

Veronica cares for her partner Phil who suffered a stroke, a builder who came to adapt the house has left her financially ruined.


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PODCAST EXTRA -Irish Rail apologise to gay couple. from 2019-12-20T10:19:52

Karen and her wife were asked for proof of their civil partnership while buying tickets for the train to Cork from Dublin


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2019-12-17 What next for Ian Bailey? The case for keeping Youghal Greyhound track open, car-insurance ripoffs & more from 2019-12-17T13:53:23

What next for Ian Bailey, following his arrest yesterday on foot of a European warrant, we continue our discussion on Youghal Greyhound Stadium, the Central Bank tells us something we already knew ...

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2019-12-16 5g masts in Knocknaheeny, the future of Youghal Greyhound Stadium, do you know what a "Twobicle" is & more from 2019-12-16T13:58:30

A number of masts went up in Knocknaheeny over the weekend .. what are they for and why weren't the locals informed? Youghal Greyhound Stadium is facing closure but there's a growing campaign to ke...

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2019-12-13 Car ramming in The Glen, Poverty at Christmas, Homebirths, Vasectomies & More. from 2019-12-13T12:52:35

Shocking footage of cars ramming each other in The Glen is condemned, the show is flooded with offers of support following a devastating email about poverty at Christmas, Ross Browne on his rece...

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2019-12-12 St Patricks St. - Slippery When Wet!, a very Happy Christmas for Keely Jones, are calves being battered to death & more from 2019-12-12T14:09:39

Denis reckons the pavement stone on Patricks St. is dangerous in the rain - listeners say "and I thought it was just me!" - Homeless Mum of 9, Keely Jones gets a house for Christmas..former Ministe...

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2019-11-12 Nuns With Habit Of Ignoring Planning, Dog Kidnapper Thugs, Free Xmas Trees & More from 2019-12-11T13:56:45

Deirdre in the seat today. Nuns in court, statues not allowed in court, should hermits have special planning? Deirdre hears of a strange court from Fiona! Dog kidnappers around Cork for theft and r...

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2019-12-10 Disrespecting Penny Dinners, outcry over Blackpool apartment plan, What exactly happened in Kinsale & more from 2019-12-10T14:41:38

Some locals in Blackpool are not happy about a 42 apartment development, and the effect it'll have on a much loved business. Some people have been dumping unwanted junk into Cork Penny Dinners, pre...

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2019-12-09 Iarlaith's Victory - Mum And Dad Speak, How To Survive Xmas With The Relatives, Dylan Says No To Student Slave Labour & More from 2019-12-09T16:05:06

Iarlaith's mum and dad, Debbie and Fiachra, give PJ tips for others after their struggle with the HSE. Friends you choose, family you don't! Survive Xmas with the family! Dylan tells us it's time t...

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2019-12-06 Farmers Blockade, Irish Rail Delays, Jack Reviews The Beanstalk, Dara Fury & More from 2019-12-06T13:05:54

Location reports from the farmers' blockade of Lidl distribution in Charleville. Irish Rail let down the side again for Cork-Dublin passengers. Jack Hempenstall from 4th Class in Blarney St NS r...

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PODCAST EXTRA- Call for the Irish Countrywomen's Association to help with homelessness from 2019-12-06T12:05:43

Sophie asks for the Irish Countrywomen's Association to help with homelessness 


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2019-12-03 Toxic Friend, Living With HIV, Allowed to Vote At 16? Media Talking To Much About Crime & More from 2019-12-03T00:00

Shandon sweets reopens. Will speaks about living with HIV. Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote? A Councillor says the media is talking about crime to much A toxic friend of my wife ruined our ma...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Don't Let Them Put My Son In The Grave from 2019-12-02T12:33:23

Deborah's son went missing last week but was found. That was not the end of the family's pain. Her son needs treatment but cannot get it. She doesn't know where to turn.


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2019-12-02 Mayfield Shooting, My Son Needs Help Update, A Mother Reaching Out To A Mother & More from 2019-12-02T00:00

Sophie was on the Late Late Toy show. Graham McCormack and his mum Pauline offer advice and help to a mum who explained her son is not well and she's worried. The Benhaffaf twins are ten and more ....

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2019-11-29 My Son Needs Help, Trevor's Book Sale For Penny Dinners, Cork's Evan On The Toy Show & More from 2019-11-29T13:16:16

A mum explains her son is not well and she's worried. Evan Ashman tells PJ about being on The Late Late Toy show. Trevor Welch on a great book sale to help Penny Dinners. Some European countries ar...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Micheál Martin On Policing, Housing And Fine Gael Snobbery from 2019-11-21T11:14:08

The Leader of Fianna Fáil spoke to PJ about crime in the City, the Housing Crisis and whether snobbery in Fine Gael is part of the problem in solving it.


from 2019-11-20T14:02:22

Kids in Sport - should it be competitive or should it be for fun? Climate Change - why are youngsters blaming older people, who used glass bottles and paper bags, before everything was plastic? Hec...

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2019-11-19 Flooded seven times in seven years, Mental Health - do we really know how to talk about it? Refugees in the Mediterranean & more from 2019-11-19T13:35:42

After a burst water main flooded premises and damaged a street yesterday, to whom do people look for compensation for their costs? Sean Binder, the Cork aid worker awaiting trial for saving lives u...

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2019-11-18 Ten year old Sasha slams drink drivers, a new star debuts in Young Offenders, what do your dreams mean & more from 2019-11-18T14:21:10

Sasha-Leigh Salkeld is only ten, but she's not afraid to call it like it is on drink driving, because a drink driver killed her Daddy. The Young Offenders has a new star - Danny Power joins the cas...

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2019-11-07 Homework, yes or no? Mobile phones on the road, "bring my daughter home from Saudi" & more from 2019-11-07T13:53:18

Ivan thinks anyone caught using a mobile phone while driving should lose their licence. A school in Dublin has scrapped homework - should others do the same? We catch up with the family of Cork gir...

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2019-11-06 Organ transplants, should the taxpayer bring Lisa Smith home, the Ana Kriegel case finally ends & more from 2019-11-06T13:49

There's been a huge response to yesterdays email from David about his daughter Aisling, who's organs are being used for transplantation. We have had an update from this incredibly brave Dad. Should...

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2019-11-05 Tributes to Gay Byrne, Same Sex parents, Fathers rights & more from 2019-11-05T14:15:13

Friend & former colleague, Gareth O'Callaghan leads our tribute to Gay Byrne and we revisit a 2015 interview Gaybo did with Deirdre, as we remember the man PJ simply calls "The Master".. A new ...

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2019-11-04 Bus drivers speak out about a colleagues terrifying ordeal, Jysk celebrates opening in Cork by assisting the Walsh family in Midleton, Michaela McCullom talks about her new book & more from 2019-11-04T13:50

A bus driver was threatened with rape on Halloween Night in Cork. Her colleague has been speaking to us about it. As our campaign to help the Walsh family continues, Jysk, who open their first Cork...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Jysk Get On board With A Home For The Walshes from 2019-11-04T10:28:48

Jenny Johnston of Jysk, who are opening their Youghal branch on the 14th, get behind our project to help the Walshe's build a home before their current house becomes unsafe due to 3 members of the ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Rape Threat And Other Dangers On Cork Bus Services from 2019-11-04T09:11:47

PJ talks to Leonard, an NBRU executive bus driver in Cork, who says that the rape threat to a female driver by a gang is the last straw. Something must be done about driver safety.


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2019-11-01 Mum Kicks Child On Cork Bridge, Monto Corpo Houses, Resilient Kids, George The Hedgehog & More... from 2019-11-01T16:48:13

Amanda is sick in her stomach after seeing a mum kick her child on a Cork bridge from a passing taxi. Is Montenotte going to be deluged in social housing? Making kids resilient in an age of stress....

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mum Kicks Child On Cork Bridge from 2019-11-01T09:55:33

Amanda was sick in her stomach after seeing a mum kick her child as she passed in a taxi she tells PJ.


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2019-10-31 It's Halloween, so we've trick or treat, brack, a haunted castle, live music with Jack L & more from 2019-10-31T14:07:32

It's Halloween. If you're trick or treating with the kids tonight, beware of allergies, but don't be afraid of letting them stuff themselves. Pearse McCarthy has been to visit a haunted castle in W...

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2019-10-30 The heartbreak of Ana Kriegels Mum, "Garda" Gary gets a new bike, Is anyone happy with the Government & more from 2019-10-30T13:16:07

Deirdre reads in full the heartbreaking Victim Impact Statement from Ana Kreigels parents as her killers await sentence. An international missing persons operation with a Cork connection, Gary Flem...

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2019-10-29 Arson Attack Witness Speaks Out, Convicted Mayfield Rapist Released & More from 2019-10-29T16:17

Did you see the meteor? Victim Sinead speaks out about anti social issues in her area. People trafficking do you know what to do if you suspect it? Convicted Mayfield rapist released. Retail outlet...

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2019-10-25 Special Needs Kid Must Leave Bar, Reaching Out To Reclusive People, Jazz, Christy Dignam & More from 2019-10-25T15:03:46

A kid with special needs finds no welcome at a city bar. Paddy O'Brien says we must reach out to reclusive people so we never find a body after months again. A look ahead to going jazzing. Christy ...

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Untitled EpisodePODCAST EXTRA - Paddy O'Brien On Forgotten Elderly from 2019-10-25T09:15:20

Activist Paddy O'Brien outlines a comprehensive plan that must be implemented to end the urban isolation that leaves us with people lying dead in their home for months before their body is discover...

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2019-10-23 320 jobs to be lost in Cork, Stephen Teap reacts to the Cervical Check apology, a supplement that could save your eyesight & more from 2019-10-23T13:30:48

News broke this morning that 320 jobs are to be lost at Novartis in Ringaskiddy - we have worker and political reaction. Stephen Teap is in studio to react to the Taoiseachs apology to those affect...

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2019-10-22 the latest on Gary's bike, a horrific case of animal cruelty, should parents pay for teens bad behaviour & more from 2019-10-22T13:17:45

After Lorraine told us about the theft of her son, Garys special bike, we've been inundated with offers of help. There's been a horrific case of animal cruelty in Cork.. activist Kelly says its pos...

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2019-10-21 Is homelessness now completely out of control? New mum Baileys post natal depression ordeal, is yoga satanic & more from 2019-10-21T13:12:47

A 5 year old boy eats his dinner from a sheet of cardboard in the street. Is there anything that we can do to solve the escalating scourge of homelessness. Bailey, formerly of the Corks 96FM Street...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Give Gary, Special Olympics Hero, Back His Bike from 2019-10-21T08:49:19

Gary is an adult with autism, he really loves his bike. His previous bike was decked out with Garda kit and people would have known him around from that. All the guards in the city know him. He has...

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2019-10-18 "Jobpath Macht Frei" Heroes, Hurtful Words To Miscarriage Victims, An Tánaiste Live In Studio & More from 2019-10-18T15:38:43

We talk to the two Polish men who demanded authorities take down the "Jobpath Macht Frei" sign. We ask how anyone can call a miscarried baby "a product of conception". Fresh from Brexit breakthr...

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PODCAST EXTRA "Jobpath Macht Frei" Heroes from 2019-10-18T08:28:25

This morning PJ Coogan interview Piotr and Chris who discovered the Jobpath Macht Frei sign above a Cork Employment Services Office.


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2019-10-17 School places for children with ASD, More graves desecrated in Kilcully,Miss Bikini Ireland, from 2019-10-17T12:48:21

Rebecca & her family could get a place in an ASD unit for her son in Brazil faster then in Cork.. she explains how.. The desecration & vandalism of graves at Kilcully graveyard is continuin...

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2019-10-16 Should Hugs Be Allowed At School? Shane Casey, No Homes For Students, Bessborough In The Dáil & More from 2019-10-16T13:58:10

Some kids get freaked out by hugs, does that mean all hugs should be banned at school? Shane Casey has a laugh and a craic with Joe. Students cannot get accommodation and are missing lectures on th...

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2019-10-11 Should The Corpo End Cars On The School Run? Did Minister Get It Wrong On NLN Knocknaheeny? I Don’t Want My Son A Criminal & More from 2019-10-11T15:13:37

Bringing kids to school in cars is bad for obesity, air pollution and traffic. Should we just ban it? If the Minister was right about allowances for NLN trainees in Knocknaheeny why are we getti...

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PODCAST EXTRA Minister operating under false assumptions? from 2019-10-11T12:43:33

PJ hears from Knocknaheeny trainees who say they do not receive a free travel pass and other benefits that Minister of State at the Department of Health Deputy Finian McGrath claims they are entitl...

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2019-10-10 Tragedy for the Devlin family, reaction to Bessborough closure, higher penalty points on Bank Holiday weekends & more from 2019-10-10T12:40:03

Erin, daughter of the late Frankie Devlin, called us to thank everyone who helped to search for her mother. Do you think there should be higher penalty points for speeding at Bank Holiday Weekends?...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Wedding Disaster from 2019-10-10T09:37:48

“How’d ya get on on your wedding day?” “There was drama.” Nicola-Marie O'Riordan tells PJ of a day to remember.


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2019-10-09 Young Offenders Around The World, A Home For a Midleton Family In Need, The Joker & More from 2019-10-09T11:32:32

Cracking Young offenders news, the Walshe family, who are getting so sick their house will be unsuitable soon, need our help, is the Joker movie a story we need to know and why is Gary Glitter in t...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Bessborough Closure from 2019-10-09T11:06:43

Tara Keogh, child protection specialist at Bessboro, talks to PJ about the closure and also what it will mean to staff and clients.


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PODCAST EXTRA - A House For The Walshe Family from 2019-10-09T09:28:09

Finbarr, Anna and Gemma are racing against their clock as muscular dystrophy makes their house unsuitable. PJ wants to help them.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Jade's Attack Story from 2019-10-07T08:40:27

Jade was out enjoying herself over the weekend. As anyone would. Within hours she had almost lost the sight of her eyes as the latest victim of Cork City's thug culture.


from 2019-10-03T12:09:12

Storm Lorenzo is on its way and we're monitoring it carefully.. Orla is homeless, pregnant and hungry.. and we're trying to help her. Farmers react ro Green Party leader Eamonn Ryans idea to reintr...

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2019-10-02 Should character references for sex offenders be banned? Drink Driving - a victim responds to "influencer" Teresa McGrath, should Ireland reintroduce wolves & more from 2019-10-02T18:31:50

We had a huge reaction to "influencer" Teresa McGrath & her drunk driving incident - including a call from Stephen, who wanted to tell his own story. Should sex offenders be allowed to have "ch...

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2019-10-01 Douglas parking issues, Seans missing medical files, Social Media influencer apologies for drink driving & more from 2019-10-01T13:05:30

Sean has Cancer. He needs treatment in Waterford, but CUH haven't supplied his files & the couple have asked for our help. Theresa McGrath, a Social Media Influencer talks about her recent drin...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Teresa Mc Grath Supermomslimming Instagram from 2019-10-01T11:19:24

Teresa Mc Grath Supermomslimming blogger on Instagram on how she got 50k followers, how she lost 6 stone and on owning her mistakes.


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2019-09-30 Sinead O'Leary speaks out about Peter Whelan, Laura tells us about her battle with post natal depression, there's something strange in the skies over Passage & more from 2019-09-30T12:43:50

Sinead O'Leary came into studio to talk about Peter Whelan, who murdered her best friend and tried to kill her, Ciara McManus spoke about the murder of her brother John, we heard Laura's story of P...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Ciara McManus - Trauma Of "Routine Calls" From Prison Service from 2019-09-30T09:20:56

Ciara McManus whose brother John was murdered in 2008. His killer John Paul Walsh has also been out on day release.


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PODCAST EXTRA - Sinéad O'Leary - Keep Whelan In Jail from 2019-09-30T09:05:31

Sinéad tells PJ the justice system has shown no respect to the victims of convicted murderer Peter Whelan.


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2019-09-27 Callous murderer Peter Whelan is getting Day Release.. how important is it to learn History in school.. flying from Cork after Brexit & more from 2019-09-27T12:13:29

Today we spoke to Sean Sweeney, brother of murder victim Nichola, about the day release granted to her killer Peter Whelan.. as the Mary Elmes Bridge is officially opened, we heard from a very spec...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Sean Sweeney On Fear Of Killer Peter Whelan's Release from 2019-09-27T10:57:25

"I live in the area still why should I be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life?" Sean tells PJ. He is disappointed Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is already approving day release for...

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2019-09-26 Lethally dangerous Polish "Hooch" in Cork, "Asking for It" preparing for its first UK tour, A frightening late night taxi trip & more from 2019-09-26T12:50:59

Stephanies Dad is is very ill & they have no electricity - Opinion Line to the rescue! We learn more about the lethal "hooch" on the streets of Cork, preview tonights Prime Time about a murdere...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Terrifying Taxi Ride from 2019-09-26T11:41:50

"We were both absolutely terrified as he was quite aggressive and driving us off in the wrong direction when we asked to get out."

Leonie tells about a taxi ride that ended in fear.

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2019-09-25 Knife "scam" alerts across the County, @twins_and_me Julie finds a house, Disgusting behaviour on a train & more from 2019-09-25T12:38:27

Suspected scam artists are selling "Jamie Oliver" knives around Cork - we've had a flood of reports, Julie, from Instagrams twins_and_me has found a new home, We've a report of disgusting behaviour...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Michelle Takes Husband Cardboard Paul To See The World from 2019-09-25T11:49:26

Keeping a promise to her beloved husband Paul, Michelle tells PJ she has traveled around the world with a 5 ft 9 inch cardboard cut out of Paul on his wedding day and has completed writing the b...

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PODCAST EXTRA - HE PEED INTO THE BOTTLE IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE TRAIN from 2019-09-25T11:05

Erica tells PJ about revolting behavior from a man who did not use the toilet on the Dublin-Cork train but relieved himself into a bottle while remaining in his seat in front of men, women and chil...

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2019-09-24 Greta Thunberg & climate change, Should UCC ban "vaping" , when your newborn baby has a fatal illness & more from 2019-09-24T13:12:44

Listeners react to Greta Thunbergs passionate UN speech, The argument for and against a "vaping" ban in UCC, Kevin & Mairead Cullinane tell us about the tragic death of their daughter, Julia &a...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Losing A Baby from 2019-09-24T10:26:44

Kevin & Mairead Cullinane spoke to PJ about their daughter Julia Kate Cullinane. She was born on 24th May 2015 andhad alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins. They ...

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2019-09-23 More listener stories of teenage gangs, the man billed as "Irelands Josef Fritzl", a unique Cork Mental Health movement & more from 2019-09-23T12:43:09

Our phone, text and whatsapp lines are jammed with stories of teenage trouiblmakers around Cork. We speak to Iseult Manning, daughter of the man known as "Irelands Josef Fritzl, studio guest Daniel...

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2019-09-20 Rochestown Mugging Victim Speaks Out, More Satues For Pana?, Do They Know It's Xmas? & More from 2019-09-20T11:41:44

John Wall and his son Jayson on the savage attack for a few quid and a ring on John's way to the supermarket. Time for more statues on Patrick St? Father Matthew's lonely! And a psychoanalyst tells...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Rochestown Attack Victim Speaks Out from 2019-09-20T09:31:09

PJ spoke to John Wall and his son Jayson about the savage attack for a few quid and a ring on his way to the supermarket last Saturday. "If it happened me, it will happen someone else".


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2019-09-19 Is there a "sex for rent" culture in Cork? Locals in Rochestown & Douglas unite to combat crime, should you ever fatshame anyone & morey about Ireland from 2019-09-19T12:41:54

The Opinion Line has had a shocking email about "sex in exchange for rent" in Cork. We talk to one of the organisers of a residents fightback against crime in Douglas & Rochestown, and we ask t...

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2019-09-18 Jerry Buttimer accuses us of "populism" on crime, Annie tells us about the tragic loss of her husband, Deputy Michael Collins on immigrants & more from 2019-09-18T12:14:31

Deputy Michael Collins says we should "look after our own".. Senator Jerry Buttimer & PJ clash over law & disorder, "Tyler is the Man of the House, now", says Annie, who's husband died afte...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Mitchelstown Tragedy "Little Tyler Is The Man In My Family Now" from 2019-09-18T09:14:28

Annie McGrath was widowed when husband Brian was killed in a tragic accident. Her 2 daughters live with special needs and 12 year old Tyler tries to be the man in the family now. He takes out th...

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2019-09-17 Law & Disorder (continued), is your beauty therapist actually qualified? People power wins in Skibbereen & more from 2019-09-17T12:09:19

As reports of crime and antisocial behaviour flood in, more on Corks crime wave, also, the Apple tax appeal, the Green Partys tax plans, how do you know your beautician is properly qualifed & m...

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2019-09-16 Law & Disorder in Cork, do you support Sarahs Law, major floods in Spain & more from 2019-09-16T12:52:40

There's a crime wave on the streets of Cork - what can be done to restore Law & Order? If a sex offender is living near you, do you have a right to know? A part of Spain very popular with Cork ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Breda Needs Help To Find Out Who Mugged Her from 2019-09-16T11:25:11

Breda asks for help tracking down the thugs that mugged her outside Dunnes. She tried to get CCTV but none available. Can you help?


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2019-09-12 Swedens Irish reach out to Baby Jorja, the importance of Sepsis Awareness, Family friendly business & more from 2019-09-12T12:26:16

Philip O Connor, an Irish journalist in Sweden, offers help to Baby Jorja & her family in Stockholm, after mum Emer was on Wednesdays show. Also, a man appears in court in connection with the d...

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2019-09-11 Cork newborn Jorja seriously ill in Sweden, Crows stalking shoppers in Cork, Invisible disabilities & more from 2019-09-11T11:59:20

Emers 3 week old daughter is in hospital in Stockholm, because of a HSE funding issue, Brian was "stalked" by hungry crows in Wilton & Maeve is tired of being challenged about her disability Listen

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PODCAST EXTRA - Angry Crows Are Stalking Me from 2019-09-11T09:34:06

PJ spoke to Brian about crows that snatch food from him Wilton and have started following him.


See from 2019-09-11T09:21:23

Baby Jorja is getting treatment in Sweden to save her life. PJ talks to mum Eimear about Jorja's journey.

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2019-09-10 Ciara's tough decision, Drinking in pregnancy,Stolen lifebuoys in Cork & more from 2019-09-10T12:28:41

Ciara met a guy & liked him, but she later found out he was cheating on his fiancee, what should she do? Is any alcohol ever safe in pregnancy & more


from 2019-09-10T07:59:54

Ciara met a man on the pull on a train but he's married. She knows who his partner is. Should she tell?


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Vera Twomey chats to Pj about her book for Avahttps://www.mercierpress.ie/irish-books/for-ava/


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2019-08-14 No service here, Regretting my boob job, Bus fare nonsense & more from 2019-08-14T12:16:02

2019-08-14 No service here, Regretting my boob job, Bus fare nonsense & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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PODCAST EXTRA - Baby Locked In Car from 2019-08-13T10:37:20

Lorna was shocked when her car locked itself but it turns out it this is a thing with modern car locks. The problem was her baby was inside. Lorna tells PJ about the next 20 minutes of panic and wo...

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2019-08-12 HSE punishing those who go private, Ciara's heartbreaking gofundme & more from 2019-08-12T12:28

2019-08-12 HSE punishing those who go private, Ciara's heartbreaking gofundme & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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PODCAST EXTRA - When Mum Dies I Lose My Best Friend from 2019-08-12T09:51:26

PJ spoke to Ciara Mulcahy who, at 23 years old, has learned her mum has lung cancer. She is now trying to make life comfortable for her in her last days.gofundme here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/zyu...

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2019-08-09 Hit By Lightning and I’m Alive, I Love Butterflies, Do You Have A Work Husband & More from 2019-08-09T15:48:29

Terry in Cobh was hit by lightning but survived and tells us the tale. Julie Anne had all her family in the house in Cobh when it was struck. Why have we so many Painted Lady butterflies? We talk t...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Struck By Lightning from 2019-08-09T12:39:37

Terry found himself surrounded by orange lightning when his house was hit and survived only because he had rubber shoes! Julie Ann Coughlan's house was left destroyed with wire hanging from sockets...

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2019 - 08 - 08 Cobh Cruise Liners, Beef Farmers' Protests, Women Using Men's Toilets and more from 2019-08-08T13:05:52

Deirdre hears concerns about Cobh's cruise liner tourism, learns about the beef farming protests and hears from Joe who is upset about women using men's toilets.



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2019 - 08 - 06 Indiependence drug death, the Nose of Tralee, funeral etiquette, from 2019-08-06T13:36:41

Deirdre talks to Dr Jason van der Velde and safe drug taking activist Nicole Ryan about the tragic death of Jack Downey, she hears from Cork's entrant to the Nose of Tralee, and talks about funeral...

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2019-08-02 Compo Culture, HSE Supplier Data Stolen, Autistic Kids Abandoned at 18, PJ Byrne & More from 2019-08-02T15:22:09

Any wonder there are claims with such shoddy pavements and shores? What happens when your kid with autism hits 18…nothing, that’s what happens. Remembering College of Commerce Caretaker PJ Byrne, a...

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2019-08-01 Bug Hotel Protest, Student Housing Woes, Brave Youghal 11 Yr Old Diabetic Youtuber & More from 2019-08-01T13:01:49

Deirdre talks to Cllr Terry Shannon about 'militant' protesters causing a bug hotel launch to be cancelled, hears from listeners angry at Brexit propaganda, and hears about a horse raced to death i...

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2019-07-31 My Three Sons Died of Heroin Use, Millennials Dumping Spuds, Raising Good Men & More from 2019-07-31T12:41:29

Carmel Kidney talks to Deirdre about the loss of her three sons from heroin overdoses, are millennials dumping the humble spud, and parenting expert Steve Biddulph on how to raise good men.
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2019-07-30 Firefighter Attacked, Listener's Controlling Girlfriend, Keith Byrne on Freedom & More from 2019-07-30T14:26:56

More trouble on Spring Lane as Cork City Fire Brigade are attacked, a listener seeks relationship advice, Fermoy man Keith Byrne on being released after his incarceration in the US, a Women's Shed,...

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2019-07-29 Dog Bite On Baby, 10 Year Old Vandals, Online Paedo Catchers, Agony Of Migraine & More from 2019-07-29T12:22:12

A mum tells of her terror and fury when her baby was bitten in Fitzgerald Park. Did you see it? Vandals as young as 10 and 12! What do we do with them? An online paedo catcher says they will work w...

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2019-07-26 Help Men With Suicidal Thoughts, Cork House Price Drop , Men In Shorts & More from 2019-07-26T15:09:49

How do Village Utd FC and MMA can reach the men that don’t seek help with suicidal thoughts? Why are house prices dropping in Cork? Is that good or bad news? Men in Shorts? And more…


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PODCAST EXTRA John Has Strong Views On Men Wearing Shorts! from 2019-07-26T12:02:57

Deirdre spoke to John Streeton about other men wearing shorts which can put him off his food in the restaurants!


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2019-07-25 Cape Clear Love Triangle Case, Are Creches Safe, Big C and Me & More from 2019-07-25T14:25:12

Dee speaks to Sun reporter Ann Mooney about a West Cork love triangle, to concerned listeners about the Prime Time Investigates creche expose, and to 24 year old Youghal cancer sufferer Shannen who...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Knocknaheeny Girl Who Became Swedish Politician from 2019-07-25T11:13:14

This morning Deirdre O'Shaughnessy spoke to Claudia Crowley Sörensson.Claudia left Knocknaheeny at age 4 and is now a politician there but she still keeps her Knocka accent!She talks about the diff...

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2019-07-24 Stop Your Baby Choking, How to Spot Someone in Slavery, No Fines for City Dog Foul & More from 2019-07-24T13:35:33

Deirdre hears from callers about a new anti-slavery campaign, insurance issues, dog fouling in city and county and learns how to stop a baby choking.


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2019-07-19 Another Sad Homeless Death, Lizard Found In Grapes, Holocaust Survivor On Trump & more from 2019-07-19T14:46:49

Catriona Twomey of Penny Dinners on the vulnerability of homeless people. A boy who found a putrefied amphibian in his grapes. A holocaust survivor on Donald Trump and the “lock her up” chant. Inst...

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2019-07-15 Keith Byrne's deportation, Plastic Free July, East Cork vandalism & more from 2019-07-15T12:21:12

2019-07-15 Keith Byrne's deportation, Plastic Free July, East Cork vandalism & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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PODCAST EXTRA Keith Byrne's American Dream Shattered from 2019-07-15T09:28:05

Fermoy man Keith Byrne thought he had regularized his status in the US after paying fees and negotiating with US ICE. Now he faces being deported from his wife and kids back to Ireland.There's a Go...

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2019-07-12 Little Santina’s Funeral, Bullied To Death Online, Cork’s 34 Floor Tower & More from 2019-07-12T15:32:21

We go live to Santina’s funeral, Jackie’s daughter was bullied to death now she’s campaigning for Coco’s Law, Cork to have Ireland’s tallest building. And more…



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PODCAST EXTRA - Walking 10km With A Buggy For Food For Family Sean's Story from 2019-07-11T10:16:55

Sean had to walk 10km from emergency accommodation to get food to feed his family in Penny Dinners. He couldn't leave the kid alone so did the trip with the child in the buggy. He is grateful to ev...

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2019-07-10 PTSD Paula's Story, Who Is My Dad? Post Little Island, Rat Sat With Micheál's Gatt & More from 2019-07-10T12:20:06

Paula served Ireland, now she's left on her own to cope with PTSD. When you're dad is a sperm donor, should you find him? Workers organize against An Post Little Island closure. Showers ruined by B...

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PODCAST EXTRA - PTSD After Defence Service Paula's Story from 2019-07-10T09:01:56

Paula served Ireland in the defence forces. She wrapped her body around a person to stop a suicide. She was left with PTSD due to what she had seen and bullying. She tells PJ she now needs PTSD tre...

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2019-07-05 Army Pay, Sitting Exams After Operation, “Choices” A Film From Knocka! from 2019-07-05T15:25:35

Disappointment at pay recommendations for armed forces. Amy had to sit an exam the day after an appendix op, James Twomey on a film being made in the Northside and due out in September. Marriage pr...

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2019-07-04 Amanda - "I thought he'd kill me", bogus compo claims, fatshaming & more from 2019-07-04T12:16:02

2019-07-04 Amanda - "I thought he'd kill me", bogus compo claims, fatshaming & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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PODCAST EXTRA - "The Man Is Evil" Amanda's Story Of A Vicious Attack from 2019-07-04T11:43:31

Amanda was attacked and has been existing in a state of panic, fear and apprehension since that day in February last year. Yesterday, Anthony Quigley of Roches Heights in Mitchelstown, Co Cork was ...

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PODCAST EXTRA - Charlene - Thugs Attacked My Grandparents House from 2019-07-04T10:49:49

PJ talks to Charlene about the extensive damage done to her grandparents Cobh house and the trauma inflicted on them.


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2019-07-03 Hit & Run horror for Lucas, work starts at North Main St. buildings, Belgooly fire & more from 2019-07-03T12:34

2019-07-03 Hit & Run horror for Lucas, work starts at North Main St. buildings, Belgooly fire & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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PODCAST EXTRA STABBED TO SAVE A WOMAN - I'D DO IT AGAIN Tony's Story from 2019-07-01T09:23:53

Tony saw a woman getting threatened and stood between her and the man hassling her. He got stabbed by a broken bottle and almost lost an eye and nearly had a lung injury. He tells PJ he'd do it aga...

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2019-06-28 Dogs Trained To Attack, Attempted Child Abduction, Sar’s Bounceback From Breakup & More from 2019-06-28T14:53:49

Pádraig got terrible puncture wounds on his face after stopping to admire a dog. We go to a breaking story about an attempted child abduction. Sar tells her Fatnflab 2 Fitnfab story of bouncing bac...

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2019-06-27 An Post Decimate Cork - Micheál Martin, Mick Barry, CWU, Greyhounds, Lauryn Hill & more from 2019-06-27T12:26:24

2019-06-27 An Post Decimate Cork - Micheál Martin, Mick Barry, CWU, Greyhounds, Lauryn Hill & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-25 The Tinder Rapist, Would you report your neighbours, Home Help cuts & more from 2019-06-25T12:00:03

2019-06-25 The Tinder Rapist, Would you report your neighbours, Home Help cuts & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-19 The Ana Kriegel case, tourist gong for Cobh, Turkish holiday flight disruption & more from 2019-06-19T12:49:36

2019-06-19 The Ana Kriegel case, tourist gong for Cobh, Turkish holiday flight disruption & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-17 Majella Moynihans ordeal, Deportations, your food bill, Love Island & more from 2019-06-17T13:07:38

2019-06-17 Majella Moynihans ordeal, Deportations, your food bill, Love Island & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-14 Cocaine - Davin's Story, Baz Ashmawy on Being A Father, Mick Flannery & More from 2019-06-14T14:56:03

Hear Davin on his recovery from drugs hell as Cuan Mhuire open their city unit, Baz Ashmawy says Father's Day is great but take some space for yourself if you need it, Mick Flannery live in studio ...

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2019-06-14 PODCAST EXTRA Cocaine - Davin's Story from 2019-06-14T12:01:01

Davin tells PJ of the hell of life with cocaine as Teach Mhuire opens its stepdown facility to help people on the path to recovery.


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2019-06-12 Cervical Check, Divorcing God, the Dublin to Coke train & more from 2019-06-12T12:38:55

2019-06-12 Cervical Check, Divorcing God, the Dublin to Coke train & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-11 Council pact shenanigans, Botox rules & regulations , Sports without competition from 2019-06-11T20:51:53

2019-06-11 Council pact shenanigans, Botox rules & regulations , Sports without competition by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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WATCH OUT RUPAUL! Ireland's Youngest Drag Queen Talks to PJ from 2019-06-11T09:38:36

Ireland’s youngest drag queen Kevin Corr and his Mum Claire are in studio telling PJ about getting the look.


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2019-06-07 No Parole For Killers, Tenant Living In Hell, Buried Alone In Pauper's Grave & More from 2019-06-07T11:49:45

Why should families have to see killers on early release? How bad can it get when a landlord goes rogue to evict a tenant? How did a vulnerable trans asylum seeker end up buried in a pauper's grave...

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2019-06-06 Elections over at last, Chemo or Vegan, Trump in Clare & more from 2019-06-06T12:31:33

2019-06-06 Elections over at last, Chemo or Vegan, Trump in Clare & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-06-05 The future of Ellis's yard, iPads in school, a 4 day working week & more from 2019-06-05T12:41:58

2019-06-05 The future of Ellis's yard, iPads in school, a 4 day working week & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019 - 06 - 04 STALKED ON BARRACK ST, CHEMICAL SPRAYING, CHILDRENS MEALS AND OBESITY & MORE from 2019-06-04T12:39:07

Marathon runners tell us their reasons for running, A kind bus driver turns bus around for an elderly passenger. Illegal dumping at Inchydoney. Followed home on Barrack street, two ladies had an un...

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2019-05-31 Lesbian Couple In Limbo, What's MS Really LIke? Over 20k For An AirBnB Weekend & More from 2019-05-31T12:17:02

What happens when a gay couple try to adopt? What are Liverpool fans doing this weekend? Would you pay over €20k for a 4 day AirBnB? Hear what it's like to discover your health problems are really ...

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2019-05-30 Recount in Ireland South, new bin rules, suicide therapy & more from 2019-05-30T11:58:28

2019-05-30 Recount in Ireland South, new bin rules, suicide therapy & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-29 Collete Woulfes new book about Leanne, Age gap relationships & more from 2019-05-29T12:50:52

2019-05-29 Collete Woulfes new book about Leanne, Age gap relationships & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-28 Cork says "No", latest from the European Election count, George Ezra joy & more from 2019-05-28T13:00:03

2019-05-28 Cork says "No", latest from the European Election count, George Ezra joy & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-27 Election latest, Keyless car theft, Alcoholics Anoymous & more from 2019-05-27T13:10:28

2019-05-27 Election latest, Keyless car theft, Alcoholics Anoymous & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-22 Corks Directly Elected Mayor, legal advice for Ollie, Mick V Leo in the Dail & more from 2019-05-22T12:04:11

2019-05-22 Corks Directly Elected Mayor, legal advice for Ollie, Mick V Leo in the Dail & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-20 Gang fights in Midleton, Ian Baileys French trial, are you sleeping enough & more from 2019-05-20T12:46:09

2019-05-20 Gang fights in Midleton, Ian Baileys French trial, are you sleeping enough & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-05-01 John Caulfield Gone From CCFC, Mayor Plebiscite, Victory For Boy Blue Mum & More from 2019-05-03T16:02:09

John Caulfield gone from Cork City Football Club, we break the news. Why vote Yes for an elected mayor for Cork? We have Nicole on after her court victory to get her boy the help he needs. And more...

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2019-05-02 Mayor Meeting Protest, Leo Varadkar Interview, 13 Reasons Why & More from 2019-05-03T15:56:48

Why did Connolly Youth interrupt the Town Hall for the Directly Elected Mayor? What did An Taoiseach have to say on the issues that count for Cork listeners? Are suicide rates now mounting among th...

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2019-05-03 Kids Med Details Dumped, Security Ran Out Of Spring Lane Dump Site, Shop Prices & More from 2019-05-03T15:07:23

Luke Field finds CUH kids med records abandoned. Security "ran out" of the cleaned up Spring Lane site and CCTV cut down by power tools. Are shops profiting from rounding? Prosecco! and...more Pros...

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2019-04-30 Play Centre Insurance, A mother want her killed sons case reopended & more from 2019-04-30T12:58:07

Play centre Insurance issues resolved, Directly elected Mayor in Cork, Reopen my sons case as no one has been held responsible for his death.


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2019-04-29 TaxiWatch coming to Cork, Directly elected Lord Mayor & more from 2019-04-29T12:34:49

2019-04-29 TaxiWatch coming to Cork, Directly elected Lord Mayor & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-26 Justice For My Girl Murdered In India, Homeless For Storm Hannah, Nevin Maguire & more from 2019-04-26T14:44:32

Andrew looks for answers from police in India after his girlfriend was murdered in a tourist paradise. Young mums recently made homeless dread oncoming Storm Hannah. Nevin Maguire talks about comin...

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Tom Hanks Shoots Special Video For Hassan & Hussein Benhaffaf from 2019-04-23T10:35:32

Tom Hanks reached out to two special twins, Hassan and Hussein from Carrigtwohill who have been in multiple operations after they were born conjoined. We spoke to mum Angie and Miceal O’Hurley of F...

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2019-04-19 No Hot Water For 38 Years, Should Good Friday Be A Bank Holiday, Cuddling Kitties & More from 2019-04-19T12:51:23

Alan and his sick mum have no hot water and no heating for decades. Should we end confusion and just make Good Friday a bank holiday? What is an eco friendly funeral? Is kitten cuddling a new trend...

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2019-04-18 836 dead babies missing from Bessborough - we will ever know where they are? from 2019-04-18T13:17:20

2019-04-18 836 dead babies missing from Bessborough - we will ever know where they are? by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-17 Cop Raids In Ballyvolane, Homeless After Hospital, Bessborough Revalations & More from 2019-04-17T15:14:14

Gardaí launch major raid in Ballyvolane area. We learn of a man discharged from hospital into rough sleeping. A working mum says she can't afford a house to rent and now the state pays over E3k in ...

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2019-04-16 Damians harrowing abuse story, the Notre Dame fire, troublesome neighbours & more from 2019-04-16T12:27:10

2019-04-16 Damians harrowing abuse story, the Notre Dame fire, troublesome neighbours & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-12 Neighbour Threatened Me On Parking, Mum's 24Hr Job, Frank&Walters anti-Incinerator & More from 2019-04-12T13:19:37

Neighbour said he would slash my tyres over parking spot. Being mum to a child with Lissencephaly is a 24-hour job. The Frank & Walters get behind CHASE anti-incinerator group. When chocolate facto...

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2019-04-11 Clamping as an election issue, OCD - Rebeccas story, is medicine sick? & more from 2019-04-11T12:50:28

2019-04-11 Clamping as an election issue, OCD - Rebeccas story, is medicine sick? & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-10 Communion without communion, Policing policy, Naomis cry for help & more from 2019-04-10T12:30:19

2019-04-10 Communion without communion, Policing policy, Naomis cry for help & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-09 Is Lisa Smth dangerous?, Job interviews, Cervical Check updates & more from 2019-04-09T13:04:46

2019-04-09 Is Lisa Smth dangerous?, Job interviews, Cervical Check updates & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-05 Where Are The Trees Gone? Waiting List Cuts Not Real, Stressed Out Students & More from 2019-04-05T15:23:30

Trees chopped down in Wellington Road. Why are people losing places on waiting lists for themselves and their children? Students who cannot cope with the stresses of commuting, finding accommodatio...

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2019-04-03 No Safety For Battered Women, Ethnic Garda Uniforms, Cycle Lane Protection & More from 2019-04-04T12:50:06

Where can you get refuge if your partner is after you? Will the new Garda uniforms really help ethnic relations? Why not barriers to protect cycle lanes? And more...



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2019-04-02 CUH goes "Code Black", the referee physically threatened by a 14 year old & more from 2019-04-02T13:14:39

2019-04-02 CUH goes "Code Black", the referee physically threatened by a 14 year old & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-04-01 Teen gangs in Carrigaline & Ballincollig, Bessborough Baby Grave Digger & more from 2019-04-01T12:58:52

2019-04-01 Teen gangs in Carrigaline & Ballincollig, Bessborough Baby Grave Digger & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-03-29 Tenants Score Victory, Bessborough Map Significant, Vicky Phelan Clamped & More from 2019-03-29T16:00:22

Leeside apartments bought by Clúid. Bessborough child burial map dated to 1950s by historian. Vicky Phelan on hospital parking. John Grace has an idea to finance the Event Centre. A mum wants no ot...

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2019-03-28 Lauren's Plastic Surgery Hell, CIT Students Help Homeless, Special Olympics Hero & More from 2019-03-28T14:25:33

Lauren tells PJ about a bad experience with cosmetic surgery in Poland, CIT students start Cork Stand Together to help homeless. Brendan Maguire wins a gold, a silver and a bronze in the Special Ol...

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2019-03-22 Declan Rice’s Cousin Speaks Out, Thuggery In Youghal, NCH, Roundup and Cancer & More from 2019-03-22T19:27:45

Declan Rice’s cousin explains what the last 24 hours have been like. A man kicked repeatedly in Youghal. An offer by Dr Jimmy Sheahan to project manage a cheaper better National Children’s Hospital...

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2019-03-21 Play Centres under threat, developments at Bessborough & more from 2019-03-21T13:22:03

2019-03-21 Play Centres under threat, developments at Bessborough & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-03-11 Mick Ryan remembered, Brain Injury recovery with Headway & more from 2019-03-11T13:37:44

2019-03-11 Mick Ryan remembered, Brain Injury recovery with Headway & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-03-08 Women Work Walkout? Mary Crilly Back In Action, Paddy O’Brien and more from 2019-03-08T16:15:32

How many women will walk out of work today to protest the gender gap? Mary Crilly of the Sexual Violence Centre talks to PJ about her recent treatment, her hopes for Women’s Day and Leaving Neverla...

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2019-03-07 Leaving Neverland, Maria Dempsey On Pain Of Parole, Taxi Rides For Documents & More from 2019-03-08T09:51:16

After #metoo is the reaction to Leaving Neverland hypocritical or natural justice for a man who can't defend himself? Maria Dempsey on the pain of contemplating parole for her daughter's killer. Co...

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2019-03-06 Unlicensed taxis, fasting for Lent, positive thinking & more from 2019-03-06T13:25:47

2019-03-06 Unlicensed taxis, fasting for Lent, positive thinking & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-02-27 Ellis's Yard cleanup, the tragedy of Familicide & more from 2019-02-27T14:04:52

2019-02-27 Ellis's Yard cleanup, the tragedy of Familicide & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-02-22 Extravagant Patrick’s Bridge Plaque? Machines Take Jobs, HSE Delays Could Kill You & More from 2019-02-22T16:32:59

The plaque marking redecoration of Patrick’s Bridge gets a three hour ceremony including drinks and rugby. UCC say 40% of jobs gone thanks to machines. Have you had a tough time with Eir? Listeners...

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2019-02-21 High Rise fury in Glanmire, the ISIS bride with the Claddagh Ring & more from 2019-02-21T13:58:47

2019-02-21 High Rise fury in Glanmire, the ISIS bride with the Claddagh Ring & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-02-20 EuroMillions fever, CBD oil, Gerald wants Nelson Mandela back & more from 2019-02-20T13:40:41

2019-02-20 EuroMillions fever, CBD oil, Gerald wants Nelson Mandela back & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-31 Who "bullied" the GAA, should Cork be fur free, the nurses strike & more from 2019-01-31T13:54:22

2019-01-31 Who "bullied" the GAA, should Cork be fur free, the nurses strike & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-30 Snow chaos, Nurses Strike, ASOS Catch Out Wear-And-Return Customers & more from 2019-01-30T13:16:16

Did the local authorities really grit the roads duing #corksnow? What services are affected by the nursing strike? How does ASOS catch out Wear-And-Return customers? Why is the government holding a...

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2019-01-29 Naming Corks new bridge, the cost of the National Childrens Hospital & more from 2019-01-29T13:46:58

2019-01-29 Naming Corks new bridge, the cost of the National Childrens Hospital & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-28 Laurens addiction story, the Event Centre latest, 60 days to Brexit & more from 2019-01-28T14:17:25

2019-01-28 Laurens addiction story, the Event Centre latest, 60 days to Brexit & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-25 Concerts Row, "Missing" Madraí Trough In Pana, Bring Back Drinan St & More... from 2019-01-25T19:52:53

Will there be concert chaos over a lack of consultation with residents near Independent Park? Where has the Patrick St trough for dogs gone? Are things worse for homeless mums since Drinan St is go...

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2019-01-24 Migrants & the Irish population, Nicole Ryan in studio & more from 2019-01-24T14:08:40

2019-01-24 Migrants & the Irish population, Nicole Ryan in studio & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-23 Men Bad At Housework On Purpose? 3 Pints Causing Accidents? Tea Bus For Cork & More from 2019-01-24T07:16:17

Do men "fail" at housework to avoid it? Are the bad road crashes really caused by people who drink just 3 pints? Cork is to get a Tea Bus Tour in a Routemaster! And more



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2019-01-21 Paramedics suspended, Ruths abortion ordeal, 100 years of the Dail & more from 2019-01-21T13:47:56

2019-01-21 Paramedics suspended, Ruths abortion ordeal, 100 years of the Dail & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-18 10 Year Challenge, The Pressure To Have A Baby, War On Scented Candles & More from 2019-01-18T15:53:04

Is the Facebook challenge all about gathering information? When will people understand it’s never right to ask when are you going to have children? Time for “war on scented candles”? Ruth Coppinger...

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2019-01-17 Is Breast Cancer the next scandal? Animal cruelty in The Glen & more from 2019-01-17T13:52:41

2019-01-17 Is Breast Cancer the next scandal? Animal cruelty in The Glen & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-15 The Youghal Greenway, Arranged marriage, Cervical check delays & more from 2019-01-15T13:53

2019-01-15 The Youghal Greenway, Arranged marriage, Cervical check delays & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2019-01-09 Nurses going on strike, remembering our friend & colleague Jim & more from 2019-01-09T14:07:32

2019-01-09 Nurses going on strike, remembering our friend & colleague Jim & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-12-20 Retailers V Met Eireann, Doireanns oven blues, contraceptives & more from 2018-12-20T13:48:40

2018-12-20 Retailers V Met Eireann, Doireanns oven blues, contraceptives & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-12-18 Garda assaults, Roscommon evictions, Social Anxiety & more from 2018-12-18T13:14:33

2018-12-18 Garda assaults, Roscommon evictions, Social Anxiety & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-12-12 update from Strasbourg, lost in the post, Ben from Irexit & more from 2018-12-12T13:57:54

2018-12-12 update from Strasbourg, lost in the post, Ben from Irexit & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-12-11 Fiona warns of the Far Right, City Councils €6k for Brasso & more from 2018-12-11T13:51:59

2018-12-11 Fiona warns of the Far Right, City Councils €6k for Brasso & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-30 Nicola Collins Trial, Sister and Father Speak, SouthDoc Crisis, Shandon St PO & More from 2018-11-30T16:07:18

Following the conviction of Cathal O’Sullivan, Carly Collins and Michael Collins speak to PJ about Nicola and the ordeal of the trial. SouthDoc has to turn people away after 9pm. Locals mobilize to...

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2018-11-30 Carly and Michael Collins Talk About Nicola Collins After Murder Trial from 2018-11-30T12:41:44

Following the conviction of Cathal O’Sullivan, Carly Collins and Michael Collins speak to PJ about Nicola and the ordeal of the murder trial.


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2018-11-29 Disabled toilets, Rape cases in the media, preparations for The Toy Show & more from 2018-11-29T14:05:39

2018-11-29 Disabled toilets, Rape cases in the media, preparations for The Toy Show & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-28 Diane's Sons Were Attacked By Racists In St Lukes from 2018-11-28T14:16:44

Diane talks to PJ about a vicious attack in St Lukes by a gang of racist thugs.


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2018-11-23 “Our Water Is Orange”, Black Friday Blues, Politically (Non) Correct Meetup & More from 2018-11-23T17:20:24

What do Irish Water have to say now water in Belvelly “orange like Tanora? Is a four-day work week The Future Of Work? Will Black Friday help the smaller retailer who is just that bit different? Wh...

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2018-11-22 The In Camera rule, Alison will be homeless in January & more from 2018-11-22T13:52:55

2018-11-22 The In Camera rule, Alison will be homeless in January & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018 - 11 - 20 a reposting of Tuesdays show, which failed to play for some listeners. Apologies! from 2018-11-21T13:46:53

2018 - 11 - 20 a reposting of Tuesdays show, which failed to play for some listeners. Apologies! by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-19 Jennas #thisisnotconsent protest, Lindas tragic story from the Scottish courts & more from 2018-11-19T14:00:31

2018-11-19 Jennas #thisisnotconsent protest, Lindas tragic story from the Scottish courts & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-14 Rape case protests in Cork, the Pana Ban hitting small traders & more from 2018-11-14T14:11:11

2018-11-14 Rape case protests in Cork, the Pana Ban hitting small traders & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-12 Compo culture, school places for kids with ASD, Drug use in the City & more from 2018-11-12T13:41:55

2018-11-12 Compo culture, school places for kids with ASD, Drug use in the City & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-11-09 Poison Spiders, Spice Girls, Romanian Can’t Get House & more from 2018-11-09T16:10:45

Poison spider in Dunderrow. Will you get behind a viral campaign to Insta the Spice Girls so a Corkman can get tickets? Do Romanians get discriminated against in housing allocations? And more!
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2018-11-08 Cork Rape Case, gang violence, a fascination with crows & more from 2018-11-08T14:27:04

2018-11-08 Cork Rape Case, gang violence, a fascination with crows & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-26 Drink Drive Ban, Geaney Family Sing Live, Do Suicides Get Enough Media Coverage & More from 2018-10-26T14:26:33

Family members of two drink drive deaths welcome new drink drive ban. The Geaney family recreate their spine tingling rendition of The Parting Glass. Should suicide incidents get reported more. Gem...

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2018-10-24 Traffic chaos in the City, honouring the Tuam Babies & more from 2018-10-24T12:33:58

2018-10-24 Traffic chaos in the City, honouring the Tuam Babies & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-23 Peter Casey defends his comments, the WeAreCork controversy continues & more from 2018-10-23T13:34:32

2018-10-23 Peter Casey defends his comments, the WeAreCork controversy continues & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-22 GoFundMe for Doug, Peter Casey & travellers, Fairytales of Consent & more from 2018-10-22T13:17:56

2018-10-22 GoFundMe for Doug, Peter Casey & travellers, Fairytales of Consent & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-19 No Name Still In Tentsville, Breathalyzing Teen Discos, Currabinny Cookbook & More from 2018-10-19T12:02:11

Tentsville is cleared but No Name still sleeping out there. Are breathalyzers the answer to mayhem at teen discos? James Kavanagh and William Murray of Currabinny Cookbook fame Live In Studio. Audi...

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2018-10-18 WeAreCork - how did they spend your money.. Cannabis - should it be legalised & more from 2018-10-18T12:49:10

2018-10-18 WeAreCork - how did they spend your money.. Cannabis - should it be legalised & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-12 Storm Callum, Emma Mhic Mhathúna Bridge, My Husband Offered Money To Lose Weight & More from 2018-10-12T12:07:24

What places got damaged by Storm Callum? Would you get behind naming the bridge to Harley Street Bridge after Emma Mhic Mhathúna? What would you do if your husband said he would pay you to lose wei...

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2018-10-11 school transport, dog fouling, naming Corks new bridge & more from 2018-10-11T13:20:37

2018-10-11 school transport, dog fouling, naming Corks new bridge & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-10 Budget 2019.. how was it for you? from 2018-10-10T13:01:53

2018-10-10 Budget 2019.. how was it for you? by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-08 The Opinion Line from 2018-10-09T12:58:16

2018-10-08 The Opinion Line by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-10-05 Sean Gallagher In Studio, Heffernan's Travel, Trees Banned In Church & More from 2018-10-05T15:24:52

Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher live in studio, Heffernan's Travel shutdown honeymoon nightmare, should a priest ban a wedding for putting trees in church and more!



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2018-09-24 Health Insurance, the Good Shepherds development, Insurance scams & more from 2018-09-24T12:32:02

2018-09-24 Health Insurance, the Good Shepherds development, Insurance scams & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-09-20 Ballyvolane Gun Fire, Liam Miller Update, Rod Stewart Fan Surprise & more from 2018-09-21T12:00:30

Shots fired in Ballyvolane, Trevor Welch on the Liam Miller Memorial Match preperations, we help a girl with autism get a dog friend and surprise a Rod Stewart fan with help from Peter Aiken.
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2018-09-20 School Run Traffic Chaos, Mike Tyson In Dublin, Guide Dog Shortage & more from 2018-09-20T16:40:03

Are cops cracking down on school run parking in Ballincollig? Is Mike Tyson the right person to teach reinventing yourself? Have you any idea how long it takes to get a Guide Dog?


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2018-09-19 Storm Ali, an appeal from Penny Dinners,Stephens mouth cancer journey & more from 2018-09-19T12:12:23

2018-09-19 Storm Ali, an appeal from Penny Dinners,Stephens mouth cancer journey & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-09-18 Photographing Gardai, women harrassed while running, school transport & more from 2018-09-18T13:14:40

2018-09-18 Photographing Gardai, women harrassed while running, school transport & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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2018-09-17 HaveAGo heroes, Modular housing, Liadh Ni Riada live in studio & more from 2018-09-17T12:35:55

2018-09-17 HaveAGo heroes, Modular housing, Liadh Ni Riada live in studio & more by Cork's 96fm Opinion Line


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