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PJ talks about the Domino Maternity cutbacks, asks what makes a scrumptious stew, talks to Tánaiste Simon Harris on CUH, Policing. And More... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie wants people to look forward to long winter evenings with walks, friendships and even a bit of music she tells PJ. See also here @corkafterdark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Henchy’s legendary Stew Wars in St Luke’s, food writer Elke O'Mahony and entrant Aaron Walsh join PJ to trade tips. It kicks off 6pm Sat Nov 7th and to enter text Maura +353 86 822 0116 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the loss of Cork hip-hop trailblazer Gary 'Trigger' Thompson, lifelong friend James McShane remembers with PJ a gifted lyricist, devoted dad, and community champion, ahead of a special tribute day 1PM at the Kino Nov 21st for his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a bathroom be a sanctuary? PJ Coogan chats with Ciara O'Brien of Barnahown B&B in Mitchelstown on turning a wheelchair-accessible loo into a forest-green "meditation cave," scooping a Dyno-rod Superloo award, and hosting cosy winter pop-up food nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Graham and Ellie O'Byrne tell PJ about cycling around the world, facing a terrifying breast lump scare while camping across North America, and their celebratory homecoming lap of Ireland. See also spokeyokes.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tánaiste Simon Harris joins PJ Coogan in Cork ahead of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis and talks about the breaking bomb scares in media outlets story, CUH staffing and stem cell battles, rising Cork burglaries, the loom of a nationwide public sector strike, and the ongoing housing struggle forcing young people to emigrate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With nearly 400,000 public sector workers preparing to strike next Thursday, Fórsa’s Niall Shanahan joins PJ to explain why an offer of 7.75% fails to match soaring living costs and how high rents are crushing younger staff across Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new 600-student Educate Together school is coming to Douglas, but caller Lisa ask PJ why the state prioritizes mainstream spaces while families of kids with additional needs face heartbreak every September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Russell Brand’s conviction at Southwark Crown Court, PJ Coogan speaks with Trisha about ignored red flags, predatory power dynamics in media, and why women speaking up finally proved that fame can't protect anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire joins PJ Coogan to explain why he raised it in the Dáil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from super-fans & tribute acts as Garth Brooks fever hits Cork, John O'Donovan reacts to Mary McAleese claiming infant baptism breaches human rights, Thomas Gould TD on fury over plans to expand Cork Prison. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swamp magic is hitting Cork! Eibhlín Gleeson, CEO Cork Opera House, joins PJ to reveal Shrek the Musical as the Opera House’s huge summer show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum of five Aisling Duffy, Aisling Unfiltered, joins PJ on going viral with 35M views, launching brand Virasa, and heading solo to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regina Mundi students Penny and Caoimhe join Edith Wilkins & PJ to share how handwritten lantern messages are bridging Douglas to Darjeeling at Douglas Court this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.