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Oct 1, 2026 · 2:13:38
PJ hears about concerns over low fuel supplies and rising winter heating costs, an emergency preparedness booklet causing viral stress for local parents, the workplace debate…
Oct 1, 2026 · 3:57
PJ Coogan talks to Ellie Quinn award-winning wedding coordinator at Fernhill House in Clon about why today's couples are taking back control of their big day from parents and…
Oct 1, 2026 · 5:27
Eimear O'Brien from Cork Wanderers Hockey Club joins PJ to break the silence on perimenopause, pelvic floor issues, and why women shouldn’t have to hang up their boots.See also…
Oct 1, 2026 · 10:16
After a single Facebook post sparked hundreds of messages, Ciara McDonnell joins PJ to explain how her new group, Kindred Paths, is helping Cork women ditch screen fatigue and…
Oct 1, 2026 · 13:04
Crossy joins PJ to break down a massive weekend of entertainment—from the big-screen adaptation of book-club favorite 'Verity' to Tom Cruise's wild, unrecognizable role in…
Oct 1, 2026 · 7:31
Jacinta and PJ look at the Christmas roster row, asking if younger and child-free staff are fed up constantly being expected to sacrifice the holidays for parents. Hosted on…
Oct 1, 2026 · 14:51
Just weeks after leaving St Michael’s Unit, author and mother of five Yvonne Welham talks candidly to PJ about bipolar, extreme parental burnout, and why stepping away saved her…
Oct 1, 2026 · 14:07
After her hilarious school car-park rant went viral, Cork mum Avril Sheehan joins PJ to ask why the government sent an emergency survival guide to every house in Ireland—and…
Oct 1, 2026 · 6:58
With 85 days to Christmas, Irish Times parenting journalist Jen Hogan joins PJ to debate whether workers with young kids should jump the queue for holiday leave or if…
Oct 1, 2026 · 12:33
Following a damning commuter dossier by a listener on the packed 220 bus route, Dr Darren McAdam O'Connell of the Cork Transport & Mobility Forum joins PJ to explain why Cork…
Oct 1, 2026 · 23:05
Fuels for Ireland boss Kevin McPartlan joins PJ to explain why home heating oil has almost doubled, why you should hold off ordering until after the Budget, and the real reason…
Sep 30, 2026 · 2:12:13
PJ hears from Sharon Hussey as Farranree campaigners save over half their avenue's trees following talks with Cork City Council, local calls to preserve Sarsfield Court's…
Sep 30, 2026 · 12:17
From hitching rides in the back of an artic truck to riding in a Deliveroo limo with spice bags, Cork superfan Majella had a ball she tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 30, 2026 · 10:10
PJ talks to Niina about why Cork is a great place to busk despite the odd pervert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2026 · 13:30
Paul Byrne hears when Cork City Missing Persons Search And Recovery volunteer Dinny Kiely collapsed without a pulse mid-search, his teammates put their newly learned CPR training…
Sep 30, 2026 · 37:01
The closure of Unit 1 Sarsfield Court Hospital for dementia patients has led to devastation for Gweyn and Michelle they tell PJ who also talks to Thomas Gould TD about the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 7:18
PJ talks to DJ who gives us a bit of insight into what it was like on the show. If you haven't watched the series, you can catch up on RTE Player here Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 30, 2026 · 11:27
PJ talks to Cllr Sean Martin who says the decision to raise the tax 15% above the base level is the right one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2026 · 9:57
PJ hears from Sharon Hussey as Farranree campaigners save over half their avenue's trees following talks with Cork City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 29, 2026 · 2:14:04
PJ hears about a CCAC report warning that Ireland needs urgent flood protection, the campaign for a dedicated stem cell unit at CUH to keep cancer treatment in Cork, a warning…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:52
PJ talks to Pat Comyn from DoneDeal.ie about their latest survey which shows budget busting diesels are losing out to EV during the current fuel crisis Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 29, 2026 · 14:19
Forget the €50,000 price tag myth Christopher Lynch and Pat Buckley TD explain how regular houses can swap out old boilers, tap into €14k grants, and run central heating without…
Sep 29, 2026 · 16:16
Battling multiple myeloma and severe RSV isolated in Galway, Carl Horgan almost lost his mind to fever; together with wife Martina, they explain to PJ why forcing Munster…
Sep 29, 2026 · 4:48
Campaigner Mags McCarthy tells PJ a stem cell unit at CUH can't wait. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2026 · 19:53
Cork dad Kevin Sheehan shares with PJ the heartbreak of leaving his young daughter and special-needs son behind for treatment in Galway—and why Cork desperately needs its own…
Sep 29, 2026 · 12:39
Helen Duggan tells PJ why Cork women shouldn't have to leave the county just to stay alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:31
Westlife star Mark Feehily's legal battle reignites debate over weight loss procedures, but Cork's Effie Murphy explains to PJ why the headlines miss thousands of life-changing…
Sep 29, 2026 · 13:35
Paul Byrne went to see 400 local singers gathered on Sunday at Clayton Silversprings to record a heartfelt Christmas single confronting the harsh reality of over 270 homeless…
Sep 29, 2026 · 7:28
Damien Sreenan of the 96FM Newsroom tells PJ of how he almost got caught with a sophisticated scame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2026 · 13:35
Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly tells PJ about today’s nasty coastal gusts and looks at the Climate Change Advisory Council's warning we need to get on with flood protection…
Sep 28, 2026 · 2:14:54
Paul Byrne hears about growing public anger over Cork city centre safety and CCTV demands, an agonizing prescription delay for the life-altering Friedreich’s Ataxia treatment…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:10
Cork Simon’s Paul Sheehan joins Paul Byrne to discuss record-breaking emergency figures, the harsh reality for working people locked out of rental homes, and why single adults…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:29
Hospitality boss Michael Droney joins Paul to push for a transformed city centre, family-friendly festivals, and explains why Cork needs a massive cultural showcase. Hosted on…
Sep 28, 2026 · 15:40
Brady Cotter and his proud dad Damien sit down with Paul to talk about early-morning drives, borrowing clubs on the tee, and landing a two-foot shot to beat world-class golfers.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 9:11
Skechers MD Paul Gallagher tells Paul Byrne why everyday shopping districts could soon look very different without urgent budget relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:40
As tensions return to Portadown after nearly three decades, Tommy Gould TD joins Paul to examine the painful human cost of the past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:36
Paul hears from soccer fan Kevin about why he didn't even want to know the score Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2026 · 16:08
Newly elected Cork Business Association president Clara O’Neill tells Paul Byrne how tackling empty spaces above shops and upgrading city transit could reshape Cork for families…
Sep 28, 2026 · 9:25
Paul Byrne talks to John Dallon about the big meeting last night that may see fuel protests resuming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:53
Paul Byrne hears about Michael's career from the Late Late Toy Show to reporting on Katie Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:16
Just weeks after securing HSE funding for Skyclarys, Cork dad Craig Cody reveals the devastating bottleneck finding a neurologist to approve a prescription for Skyclarys Hosted…
Sep 28, 2026 · 15:45
Paul talks to Aga who owns House of Nails who had a person urinate on their floor last Thursday and to Cllr Dan Boyle who is on the Local Community Safety Partnerships committee…
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:12:12
PJ hears about the crisis in affordable rentals, finds out hidden costs in taking out a boiler, chats to Donal Gallagher about his book on Rory, Edged In Blue. And more... Hosted…
Sep 25, 2026 · 4:56
PJ and Crossy from Onic Entertainment look at Mobland Series 2 and also Sense and Sensibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2026 · 19:18
Thirty years after losing his brother and best friend, Dónal Gallagher tells PJ he sets the record straight on the rock icon Rory taken far too soon. Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n'…
Sep 25, 2026 · 9:24
Cllr Kenneth Collins tells PJ about a rare display of total cross-party unity as Cork City councillors unite to block the bulldozers and protect an iconic piece of revolutionary…
Sep 25, 2026 · 10:35
With just four hours to learn the lead villain in London's West End and her Cork family unexpectedly in the crowd, Rosemary O'Reilly tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 25, 2026 · 9:26
John Murphy tells PJ about Dutch-inspired community farm in North Cork where local households pool resources, get their hands dirty, and share great tasting food See also here…
Sep 25, 2026 · 14:06
A €14,500 grant sounds great on paper, but heating expert Dave Gibbons explains to PJ why taking it could actually end up costing older homeowners tens of thousands in hidden…
Sep 25, 2026 · 7:47
Dr Emer Lynch tells PJ how a pioneering Cork study is using a simple routine blood test to replace invasive biopsies and transform personalised treatment for women with advanced…
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:12
After viral video madness in Fordes Bar, Barry tells PJ about the hilarious scramble to safely guide an unexpected, bushy-tailed visitor out of the city centre. Hosted on Acast.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 8:29
Eugene contacted the show because the booked a flight to Vietnam on Christmas Day leaving Dublin Airport with China Air through trip.com then the penny dropped that Irish…
Sep 25, 2026 · 12:27
Karina has a €1,500 budget but rents are hitting nearly €3,000 she offers barter and hard work as well if that helps secure a safe roof for her kids. Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 24, 2026 · 2:12:24
PJ takes calls on the budget crunch caused by soaring fuel, learns how Lewis lost 9 stone and wants to help others, hears Paul Byrne talk to St Angelas pupils and their principal…
Sep 24, 2026 · 5:01
PJ chats to Gary Griffin about the importance of finding a place to build stability in Teach Mhuire when people leave treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 24, 2026 · 16:19
St Angelas Past Pupil Ellen Cassidy was fit, healthy, and an elite swimmer when she died suddenly at the marathon. Paul Byrne hears from Principal Pat Curran and students Maggie…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:56
Training six days a week since age three, 3rd-year student Isabelle Scanlon shares the thrill of bringing a world freestyle dance title home to St Aidan’s. The College Open Night…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:55
Stung, exhausted, and battling freezing waters, marathon swimmer Ruth Fuller tells PJ what kept her moving across the North Channel to fund vital research for SCA7 You can back…
Sep 24, 2026 · 5:39
Whether you fancy a casual 50k or the full 100k route, Adam Walsh tells PJ Carrigaline Lions Club is rallying cyclists of all levels this weekend for Cork’s longest-running…
Sep 24, 2026 · 16:27
Lewis Kelleher tells PJ at 18 he weighed 21 stone and hid behind a fake smile but he turned it around and reveals the common mistakes that almost wrecked his weight loss journey.…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:50
John says to PJ if it's legal to drink it's not right to tell supermarkets they can't discount it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:22
Amid ongoing heartbreak across Gaza and the West Bank, PJ Coogan and Dominic Carroll discuss practical action, sporting boycotts, and Cork's role in the global campaign. The…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:41
PJ talks to Bernice about her legendary annual coffee morning for Marymount which is happening this morning at Ballincollig GAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 24, 2026 · 17:28
Ahead of the upcoming budget, TD Pat Buckley tells PJ the brutal reality facing families that have messaged him, forced to choose between groceries and heating their homes.…
Sep 23, 2026 · 2:11:54
PJ talks to Ken O'Flynn about the fuel crisis, hears Paul Byrne investigate the drugs scene in Cork for The Byrne Report, chats to rugby hero Peter O'Mahony & more... Hosted on…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:27
Ballincollig mother-of-three Jude shares in a powerful email to PJ Coogan the emotional toll of juggling family life, school runs, and endless travel to Galway while battling…
Sep 23, 2026 · 44:41
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to people about the drugs scene in Cork. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 23, 2026 · 18:48
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne concludes his investigation by talking to Deirdre who has sound advice for those thinking of the world of drug use. The Byrne Report is funded by the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:03
Damien Murphy explains to PJ why you don't need rhythm or a partner to hit the Crane Lane dancefloor this Sunday, ditching the "dad dancing," and raising funds for people who…
Sep 23, 2026 · 7:17
From creative cosplay parades and craft stalls to raising vital funds for Cork Penny Dinners, David Green shares with PJ why Octocon is the ultimate family weekend out Sat/Sun…
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:29
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne continues his report on people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork by talking to Mary, a user in Anglesea St. The Byrne Report is funded by the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 17:19
Munster legend Peter O'Mahony talks to PJ about the pressures of elite sport, how his wife Jess held the fort at home, and swapping the pitch for family life and his garden. All…
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:06
What a finish! PJ and Órla O'Donovan look back on a breath-taking finish that didn't disappoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2026 · 11:37
Cork’s 96FM’s Paul Byrne talks to the people at the centre of the drugs crisis in Cork starting with Dave and Mary. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.…
Sep 23, 2026 · 20:43
PJ hears calls from Ken O'Flynn TD to avoid an affordability crisis this winter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 2:15:47
PJ hears about the Dáil fight for a €27M stem cell unit at CUH, a raw sewage nightmare in a brand-new Carrigtwohill estate, a Cork Garda running the Lisbon marathon in full…
Sep 22, 2026 · 4:01
PJ talks to Emmet who is running a marathon in Lisbon dresses in full uniform chasing a "convict", his friend Paul but it's all in a good cause, the CUH Childrens Ward See also…
Sep 22, 2026 · 8:52
Risteard and PJ have the bantz in advance of his appearance at The Comedy Club City Limits this Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:59
PJ talks to Victoria McCullagh of Vibe and Vision who says bring your babies too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 16:53
PJ talks to Robert Sheehan from Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill Men's Shed and to Cllr Tony Fitzgerald about worries in the mens shed movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Sep 22, 2026 · 14:32
Aircraft engineer turned crime writer Mark Gyves joins PJ to discuss tragedy, addiction, and the brutal realities of todays crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:09
PJ talks to Jennifer who ended up stranded with her son Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 16:55
Canberra’s sudden visa overhaul means Irish backpackers could do their regional graft and still get locked out by a lottery system—migration expert Andrew McDonagh explains to PJ…
Sep 22, 2026 · 15:21
PJ hears of sewer smell hell from Eileen and Derek who live in Elmbury Estate and to local rep Cllr Anthony Barry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 · 25:12
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Sep 21, 2026 · 2:18:11
PJ hears local outrage over 10-foot security steel locking families out of Murphy’s Rock, how a Gaza scholar secured a UCC place but was refused a visa, discovers Ireland’s…
Sep 21, 2026 · 9:20
Shot across Ballycotton and Spike Island on zero budget, filmmaker Maria McLeod joins PJ to talk about the jaw-dropping thriller twist that earned her a spot on Amazon Prime.…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:57
Seán Óg Ó Duinnín joins PJ to chat about a production packed with razor-sharp laughs and an eight-piece live band, An Téalú tells the hilarious, heartfelt story of one defiant…
Sep 21, 2026 · 11:14
PJ hears Paul Byrne report on the sponsored ice cream truck putting a massive smile on Cork students' faces and teaching them a bit of money-making Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 21, 2026 · 19:51
Facing radical surgery 300km from home, Gillian Ryan tells PJ we need to shatter the myth that lung cancer is purely a smoker's disease and start a screening program. Her sister,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 5:43
Complete with circular doors, reclaimed stone, and a wisteria tunnel, Dominic Cullinan and artist Marian Spillane join PJ to reveal the enchanting Hobbit House built right in the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 18:41
Did Brian Cowen betray the nation, or was he handed an impossible hand PJ asks Gary Murphy. See also “Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach Book” (Eriu) Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 21, 2026 · 13:39
Trapped in a Gaza café, physiotherapist Zainab tells PJ about getting a scholarship from the Irish government while at the same being denied a visa to take up that scholarship…
Sep 21, 2026 · 9:05
PJ talks to David who intervened in a sexual assault on a night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2026 · 19:42
PJ talks to Cllr Noel O'Flynn and Tricia O'Mahony who lives in the area about anger over heavy security fencing put up in an area locals treasure as an amenity Hosted on Acast.…
Sep 21, 2026 · 12:18
PJ catches up with Paul Byrne who reports on a tragic fatal accident and criminal attacks in Bride Valley View and Greenmount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Sep 18, 2026 · 2:19:41
PJ hears a call for schoolchildren to be protected from drug crime gangs, learns the city's award-winning house rightsizing project is starved of cash, talks about the National…
Sep 18, 2026 · 4:38
PJ hears about online safety, screen-time balance and the life and work skills kids can actually gain from gaming that will be discussed at the National Esports Centre on South…
Sep 18, 2026 · 6:18
PJ talks to Conrad Melia of ConCon Ringside about tonights wrestling event in The Pav Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2026 · 13:40
Aran Murphy plays the adult son in Youth, Sharon Horgan’s new series about a divorcee trying to balance dating with looking after her parents and her kid and Crossy tells PJ all…
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