Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Eugene put together a posse of tradespeople when he hears fire struck a house where kids with special needs live. Mission accomplished in two weeks. Then, Virginia Desmond of Castlemore Riding School joins in with free lessonsA special thanks to:* Brooks — donated wooden flooring and kitchen door* Priority Energy Solutions — all electrical work, fully checked* The Furniture Center — wardrobe* Anthony Canary from Meadows and Byrne — helped throughout the house and donated the sofa* Elite Exterior Cleaning Ltd — power‑washed the outside* The East Cork Kitchens — donated and fitted the kitchen* Tiles R Us — tiles for under cabinets and kitchen floor* B&Q — paint and curtain poles* Supervalu Higgins Mayfield — €250 towards restocking* Zenergy Wellness — weekend away for the family* Dennis McGee — donated beds* Henleys Construction — plumbing work* niamh and John, Cork City Council — thanks for making it all happen* Vinny Boom — all painting throughout the house* Finn Lynch from Howdens — organized fridge, washing machine and Supervalu voucher* The team from Epro Construction — for all their hard work and support

Andrew says it's time to be neighborly and support England because they always support us!

PJ talks to Fiona O'Donovan of Cork Chamber about the extreme lengths parents go to in order to have childcare and they discuss possible solutions

PJ talks to Paul St Retailer Wyon Stansfeld of Pinocchio Toys who welcomes the dining area and to Joe O'Shea of Cork Beo who broke the story.

PJ hears details of an overnight incident from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne

PJ hears that over regulation might drive the good buskers away and leave us with the noisy ones, learns that Guards are worried about a teen part in Fennel's Bay tonight, talks to Kingfishr's youngest fan about the concert last night. And more...

PJ hears from Damien of the Corks 96FM Newsdesk as he finds out what's happening for the biggest weekend in Corks Rory calendar

Liz Ehrenberg-Redl tells PJ she moved from a fast-paced career to West Cork for the sake of her boys and found a way keep working