Cork's 96FM is one of the leading local radio stations serving Cork City and County in Ireland. Launched in 1989 as Radio South, it was rebranded to Cork's 96FM in 1990. The station broadcasts from Broadcasting House in Cork City and is operated by County Media Limited, owned by News Broadcasting.
Cork's 96FM offers a mix of music, news, and talk programming. Its weekday schedule features popular shows like "Lorraine & Ross in the Morning" for breakfast, "The Opinion Line with PJ Coogan" for current affairs discussion, and music-focused afternoon and drive time slots. The station plays a variety of hits from the 90s to today, catering to adult listeners in the Cork area.
As one of the original independent local radio stations in Ireland, Cork's 96FM has been an important part of Cork's media landscape for over three decades. It continues to provide local news, information and entertainment to listeners across Cork City and County.