Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

PJ hears about more anxiety for Antoinette as time to book a flight for Katie's op runs out but no HSE funds arrive, learns how storytelling in farm sheds is beating WFH loneliness, has a laugh with Norma Sheahan. And more...

Balancing stage fame with real-life heartbreak, Cork Person Of The Month Norma Sheahan joins PJ to reflect on her mother’s illness, winning for Cork ARC, and the vital community care behind the humour.

County Mayors Bernard Moynihan and Mikey Sheehy join with senior doctor Vitaliy Mykytiv and campaigner Mags McCarthy to demand an emergency meeting with government over the stalled stem cell unit

UCC grad Sam Dunning joins PJ to explain how Mathmate.ie takes the panic out of Higher Level Maths—for a fraction of the cost of private tutors. Check it out here mathmate.ie

Shocked to discover Ireland ranks among the loneliest countries in Europe, Jane Gormley started hosting farm storytelling nights—now chronicled in A Seat by the Fire by Mercier and we also talk to Peter Twomey from Glenbrook Farm in White's X who tells a brilliant story about how his daughter made his business!

Vibes and Scribes owner Joan Lucey explains to PJ why she is donating an entire day's profits to Doctors Without Borders for Gaza—and how early Christmas shopping can help. If you can't make it to the shop, she'd be delighted if you donate here

Michael O’Leary warns of soaring airfares for 2027—travel expert Eoghan Corry explains to PJ the hidden fuel squeeze and what family holidaymakers should actually book now.

Antoinette tells PJ she is beside herself with worry because promised funding for her daughters hip operation hasn't landed and time is running out to book flights