Cork Today

Should election posters be banned or the numbers limited during a campaign?, are GDPR issues hindering the installation of CCTV in communities?, it’s time to ‘Own Your Rights’ as a renter, we hear about Cork County Council’s plan to mark the 100th anniversary of Amhrán na bhFiann as our official National Anthem and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

A call for more flexibility in the ECCE childcare scheme, Broadcaster Mary Kennedy, formerly of Nationwide, on her new book about celebrating ageing, will you take a cyber break this weekend?, On Wednesday Wisdom: I’m new to work from home and I miss the routine of the office and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report shows property prices in Cork are up 20k in 12 months, Councillor Gillian Coughlan on her new role in Europe, the CCPC share advice ahead of purchasing your Halloween costumes, Older Adult Fitness Specialist, Lorna O’ Regan on how to make exercise a habit and Paul Kavanagh from McCarthy Insurance Group on all things motor insurance in deer rutting season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Senator Noel O Donovan has come out in support with the carers & their families in West Cork in need of respite care. The official launch of ‘Rebels Unplugged’, an initiative aiming to delay smartphones being given to youths. The ASTI have announced 2 days of strike action over the next few weeks, we’ll find out why and what needs to change. Anne O Donovan discusses supports for older people....

Craig Coady’s son Paudie has finally received the vital SkyClarys drug after much campaigning. The Billy O Connell Modern & Vintage Tractor, Car & Truck Run, as well as a family funday this coming Sunday. TD Michael Collins calls to help an Irish man get home after being seriously injured in Greece. Traitors Review with Orla O Donovan, and Hannah Ni Suilleabhain. Movie Review with Mark whe...

Changes to Inheritance Tax in Budget 2027 are being called ‘a mere crumb’ by campaign groups. SVP have said that Budget 2027 has made no progress on poverty reduction. Rail Users Ireland will tell us why they feel our transport system is not ready to allow pets on all public transport. Garda File. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A qualified accountant and tax advisor reacts to Budget 2027, focusing on key tax, spending and economic measures. How Budget 2027 will affect Carers and those people that they care for. The Federation of Early Childhood Providers have said Budget 2027 could be a ‘breakthrough for parents, but a breakdown for childcare providers’. Electric vehicles cause more car sickness than a regular petrol or...

Parents are being urged to make sure their children aren’t taking part in a recent vandalism surge. Major changes to customs charges beginning November 1st. Cork Councillors are accusing Uisce Eireann of ‘turning off the tap’ on housing developments. Paul Byrne takes to the street to hear what the people of Cork want from the new Budget. Joe Heffernan on a hair pulling disorder. Hosted on Acast. S...

The need for those eligible knowing about the Mother and Baby Redress Scheme. The importance of vaccines, and an apparent shortage of flu vaccines right now. The ongoing call for a stem cell lab in Cork University Hospital. Local leader of Le Leche Ireland on National Breastfeeding Week. Anneliese answers all questions nutrition related. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about a planned land audit in search of a suitable site for a cohousing development in the south. Mary Crilly will be in the studio to reflect on more than 40 years at the helm of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre. Michael O’Donovan, President of the VFI, on their last-ditch plea to Government to introduce a new tax credit to support struggling rural pubs in the Budget. Celebrity Traitors: O...

Midwife and new mom Amy shares her disappointment that the future of the Domino maternity scheme at CUMH is in doubt due to staffing shortages, a call for public vigilance following the capture of two Asian Hornets in Cork, Councillors vote to protect the old Cork prison, a story of incredible survival, teamwork, and a real-life miracle - Dinny Kiely, a long-serving volunteer with Cork City Missin...

35 years after the first phase of the Bandon bypass was completed, where is phase two?, Damien shares his near-scam experience, a look at Cork Simon’s Annual Impact Report 2025, Wednesday Wisdom: My mother in law disapproves of the fact that we have a cleaner in twice a month and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freidrich’s Ataxia patients could have to wait years for a life-saving drug, a focus on road safety as part of a new campaign, a look across the world at the famous ‘Blue Zones’ - those pockets on the maps where people regularly live healthy, vibrant lives well into their 90s and 100s with Older Adult fitness specialist Lorna O’Regan, and the cost of timber recycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

An ongoing call for a safe injection facility in Cork, an appeal to tackle sexual violence on college campuses, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with fashion tips, Nature Network Ireland and Ballyhoura Development are hosting free community visioning workshops and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are calls to abolish GP Charges on medical forms. Cork Feis Maitiu is calling for volunteers for their centenary celebrations next year. St Angela’s College have launched the ‘Pledge a Heart Test’ campaign in memory of Ellen Cassidy. Orla O Donovan joins Mairead to review The Traitors Finale. Mark’s Movie Review where he looks at Acme vs Coyote, and a movie titled ‘Idiots’. Hosted on Acast....

Barnardo's waiting list is up 31% from last year, with over 3000 children and families seeking help. A Cork School’s venture with an ice cream truck to give students real business experience. 3 in 4 people support age restrictions on energy drink sales according to new research conducted by SafeFood. Garda File with Garda Frances Murphy from Bandon Garda Station. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteo...

Cork County Council have decided not to ban open flames in public during exceptionally hot weather. Bernice Kavanagh has raised nearly 50,000 euro for Marymount University Hospital through coffee mornings. There are calls to build columbarium walls in Cork, for our lost loved ones. There’s a plea to bring Fleadh Cheoil to Cork next year. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted o...

Calls for Budget 2027 to protect access to pharmacies in the communities with the greatest health needs. The Dept Of Transport have decided to not expand the Safe Route to School Programme. Outrage over the delay in the Midleton to Youghal greenway. And a survey to improve visitors experience in Youghal. The first Irish Language Festival is coming up in Ballydehob from 2nd - 4th October. Joe Heffe...

45% of older people aren’t using their home heating because they simply can’t afford it with the cost of living. The HSE has announced that Unit 1 at St Stephen’s Hospital will close. We’ll hear from a family affected by this. Charleville Community Forum are calling for the Charleville Relief Road to be fast-tracked. 15,000 pairs of Meta AI Glasses have been donated to Vision Ireland to give to th...

Increase in debris falling out of trucks in Cobh, which is causing serious dangers for road users. New research shows a gap in awareness for all types of gynaecological cancer. Cork City Councillors are calling to ban the general sale of scrambler bikes to the public. Orla O Donovan will join Mairead for their Traitors Update. Mark Malone’s Movie Review where he will discuss Practical Magic 2 and...

Schools reopening earlier in the year is damaging Ireland’s tourism market. New Support Programme Launched For Parents Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children. More robust measures needed to stop manipulative digital and social media alcohol marketing to children. World Cancer Research Flag Day is coming up on September 29th, they’re appealing for volunteers to take part in raising funds. Dr. Ge...

A jump in pension ownership, but two in five people expect it to be a poor standard of living. Hedges and branches growing onto rural roads are contributing to an increase in road accidents. An investigation has found that cocaine usage is being normalised in the farming community. Contributing to a rise in rural crime. The annual Alzheimers Society of Ireland’s Memory Walk takes place this Sunday...

There’s an upcoming protest in Midleton appealing for flood defences. The Red n Blue Theatre Company tells us about their upcoming performances of ‘Othello’. Calls for the Government to look after small, rural pubs in the 2027 Budget. Reactions to the Cork Luas. Lorna O Regan on Bone Health and Osteoporosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for an early Tralee - Cork train on a Monday to mirror every other weekday morning. The Hygiene Hub will be on to mark the start of National Hygiene Week. Supporting Cork families navigating ADHD. Supports for clubs to tackle high energy costs. Nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 years on we chat to journalist Ralph Riegl and we hear from listeners on how they found out what was happening on 9/11, the next crisis in general practice will be the lack of infrastructure to treat patients, Barbara Scully - who says she’s possibly the oldest and newest woman on the comedy circuit in Ireland - joins Patricia for a chat and Traitors Ireland chat with Orla Hosted on Acast. See...