Cork Today

Childline listening supervisor Regina O Sullivan on the ISPCC's Childline Christmas Appeal, Mai Quaid on the active retirement group, Kathryn Thomas tells us all about her new podcast, our weekly Garda File, and all the answers to our vet questions with Jane Pigott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s annual appeal to help families under pressure, community education programmes in rural Cork under threat because of funding changes, the Dogs Trust petition to end breeding cruelty, Geraldine Osborne on her memoir ‘Somewhere Cold’ and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting the best health insurance deal, tips to protect your gut health ahead of a special event for International Men’s Day, thieves are back stealing batteries from speed indicator signs, ReStyle Cork, the sustainable fashion expo later this month and show Counsellor Joe Heffernan will offer advice to those living with a compulsive gambler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The shortage of beds for the elderly at Bandon Community Hospital, Grow Remote respond to Denis O’Brien’s claim that remote working is a mistake, the home support crisis in Cork, College Awareness Week and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern over dangerous speed limits in parts of West Cork, Cork Hard of Hearing Week, the Irish Road Haulage Association on rising costs, the DIY course instilling confidence in women to get the job done and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Predator: Badlands and Frankenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motorists face costly repairs because of deer collisions on the N22, Bandon’s Gillian Ryan on the White Ribbon for Lung Cancer, Cork advocate for the elderly Paddy O’Brien on the crisis of people being placed in nursing homes a long distance away from their family, Mary Corcoran, the editor of the Holly Bough, an update on Dottie the dog and vet Jane Piggott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

A call on the Irish Prison Service to end temporary release for violent criminals, Cork woman Louise Power ahead of the MS Ireland National Conference this weekend, anger in the county as only seven of the eight municipal districts will be represented on the Community Safety Partnership, set up to replace Joint Policing Committees, would you like to see a Children’s Traffic Playground in Cork? the...

The impact of delayed post, Dispose with Dignity: Gerry Connolly, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013, on the campaign for sanitary bins in men’s toilets, a surge in fraudsters targeting people aged over 50, a call out from the National Archives for centenarians to take part in events marking the 1926 census and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on gambling Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Concerns over train capacity on the Midleton line, new beds for Mallow General Hospital, eight-year old Oran shares his diabetes story, our Insurance Matters segment with Paul Kavanagh and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With new plans for treating endometriosis, a Cork woman shares her thoughts, Tenor Eamonn Walsh is in studio ahead of his Christmas tour, one last roundtable - for now - to discuss the final of Celebrity Traitors and our movie reviewer Mark Malone will share his thoughts on Sketch and A House of Dynamite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women with incontinence don’t want to go abroad for surgery, the primary school ethos survey that parents have been asked to do, Cork Simon’s latest Home Truths report on the risk of poverty after rent, Garda File and pet advice with Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On International Stress Awareness Day, sleep expert Tom Coleman is on the show, Agri Aware on their quad users survey, Bantry flooding, builders are to be allowed develop new wastewater treatment facilities for smaller projects and Peter Dowdall answers gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pressure on priests to serve multiple parishes, Revenue answer your LPT questions, Paul Byrne on his new book co-authored by Ralph Riegel “Beneath The Stairs”, caravans parking up for months on Cork beaches, Singing Mamas! and show counsellor Joe Heffernan discusses retirement and how to make it work for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for a septic tank grant for people who can’t afford a replacement, Feile O’Sullivan marks a milestone in her recovery, Author Alice Taylor on her new book “Weathering Storms”, our monthly Citizen’s Information slot covers supports for older people, Steph Doyle joins Patricia, just over four years after reaching out to Cork Today, to chat about her “comeback” after living with depression, an...

Aindreas Moynihan calls for a menopause drug to be available on the medical card for cancer survivors, Dave Corkery from Smartphone Free Childhood Ireland advises us on internet risks facing children, Senator Laura Harmon talks Cork City train station with highest rate of clamping in Ireland, Jessica Jeffrey speaks about a great opportunity for TY Students, the Traitors review, and Mark's Movie Re...

Karen Kiernan on single parents and their access to third level education, Barry Holland updates us on Cork Airports Winter flights and their 3 millionth passenger of 2025, Paddy Comyn discusses electric vehicles, we hear about the Cork/Kerry Food Festival, Charley Breen joins us from the Vegan Society of Ireland, Jane answers all your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Audrey Buckley on the issue of pets being abandoned due to housing waiting lists, Victoria McCormack tells us the impacts of remote working, Pat Buckley explains the return of examination fee, we're joined by a member of the Be Active Be Well Programme, Caroline Hennessy speaks about the upcoming Cork/Kerry Food Festival, and the same as every Wednesday, Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening qu...

Reactions to the presidential election, Guidance Councillor Roisin Kelleher advises us on apprenticeships, We're joined by the operations director of iwish Sharon Lombard to discuss access to stem subjects, Ken O Flynn calls for funding help for Fota Wildlife Park with the issues they're facing. and Louise Firth tells us all about the Living Sea Wall in Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Nicole Ryan on the increasing number of breast cancer diagnosis in younger people, Safety advice about buying our Halloweeen costumes, Calls for more monuments in Cork City, the weekly Traitors review and the movie review with Mark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traffic trouble: how can crashes and breakdowns be cleared to reduce congestion in Cork city and suburbs. We hear about a new online programme to help people with ADHD improve time management. Spotting the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and teens. Garda File with Sgt. John Horgan,. And… we look ahead to the Cork Jazz Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

A review of the final televised Presidential debate, sustainable menstruation: breaking the period taboo and understanding the environmental impact of single-use plastic-based menstrual products, online shopping scams - what to watch out for, dating trends: Munster is the number one region where daters are attracted to a partner who doesn’t waste food and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Aca...

The money doctor John Lowe on pension auto-enrolment, become a volunteer with SVP in Cork, why a reusable cup scheme should be in place for big events in Cork, Beara’s Mark Harrington and his sister Claire ahead of Mark’s charity head shave for a cause very close to their hearts, with clock’s changing this weekend, is it time to scrap the practice? and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about...

The impact of the Fota Wildlife Park indefinite closure, using up your annual leave, Cork author Bill Power on his latest book, the Electoral Commission ahead of Presidential polling day and Anneliese from the Health Hub store answers nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of the recommended units of alcohol an Irish adult should be drinking, Queer Vibes on Tour, no phone for 24 hours, John Spillane - Cork's Age Friendly Ambassador, celeb Traitors UK and Mark Malone reviews Tron: Ares and The Lost Bus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility Hub data under state public system, WEEE Ireland, why we pay so much for our electricity, What is Kinesiology & Jane Piggott (Vet) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.