Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Paul Byrne hears about court victory over a speeding ticket, The Byrne Report looks at how Horizons@Work helps people with learning disabilities get a fair shake, Collette Wolfe shares how she overcame illiteracy to get an honors degree. And more...

Linda Ahern joins Paul Byrne to celebrate the laughter, courage, and legacy of late friend Josephine, rearing three boys with honesty while facing terminal cancer. See also here https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/josephineslegacy2026

Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne looks into Horizons@Work and the need to bring people with learning disabilities into the workplace. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Playing a man facing terminal illness after surviving Stage 4 cancer himself, Paschal O’Leary joins director Cathie Cowhig and Cork ARC to discuss with Paul Byrne laughter, bravery, and shedding clothes for charity. See also here

Brian Coughlan chats with Paul Byrne about carrying on his family’s entertainment legacy and why you can’t beat a 200-seat room for pure atmosphere.

Paul Byrne continues his look at the Horizons@Work scheme and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

100+ people queue for hot food while politicians look away Rosalyn Barrett and Jess Tobin of The Kindness Krew tell Paul Byrne about their open challenge to Cork TDs to witness the crisis firsthand.

Collette Wolfe left school at 13 unable to read or write, concealed her secret for decades but today she shares her journey with Paul Byrne through profound grief to graduating with honours from UCC.