Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

What starts as a simple sore shoulder leads Megan Rafferty into a life-changing diagnosis of acute leukemia. Speaking to PJ Coogan Megan recounts her unexpected path through misdiagnosis, gruelling chemotherapy, sepsis, a bone marrow transplant, and the emotional rollercoaster of living with blood cancer.

A gorse fire offshore - how to get a fire crew there in a hurry? 4 generations , 2 shops , there has to be a book in the story of McSweeneys, those strange dreams we get - what do they mean? And much more 

Passenger trains haven’t run to Youghal since 1987, but a growing local movement says it’s time to put them back on track. PJ Coogan spoke with Michael Beecher, chair of the East Cork Railway Alliance, about the group’s rapid growth, thousands-strong petitions, and the mounting frustration over gridlocked roads on the N25. Campaigners believe the return of the Cork–Youghal line could transform travel for East Cork and West Waterford.

For over seventy years, McSweeney’s Corner Shop in Gardiners Hill has been more than a place to pick up the essentials, it’s been the beating heart of the neighbourhood. PJ spoke to fourth-generation family member Clíona who shares stories of her great-grandmother “Mrs. Mac,” the legendary “Mrs. Lovely,” and the shop’s award-winning Chester cake (or donkey’s gudge to locals).

When a gorse blaze broke out on remote Heir Island, West Cork’s lifeboat crew raced against time to ferry firefighters to the scene.PJ spoke to Baltimore RNLI’s Aidan Bush and Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan about the tense operation, the unique challenges of fighting fires in isolated communities, and the environmental impact on this Special Area of Conservation.

Mohammed says he’s not a hero - but he certainly is - others would have started taking a video...Exciting times at Cork Airport - the future is as bright as it gets.. The Corkwoman who dreams about driving in Formula 1 & lots more 

Change is in store and PJ finds out what to expect from Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel

Danielle tells PJ how  Ireland’s most inclusive matchmaking revolution, complete with man auctions, queer garden parties, and a real-life Cilla Black showdown could be the ticket to your forever friend

Cork’s coffee king Brock Lewin spills the beans on the Irish AeroPress Championships to PJ Coogan – where underdogs, mad science, and explosive flavors collide in the most chaotic (and delicious) coffee battle you’ve never heard of and even reveals where the name Badger & Dodo came from.