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Grow It Yourself founder, Mick Kelly on his warning that Ireland is facing potential food shortages despite exporting €20 billion in produce annually, the next crisis in general practice will be a lack of physical space for doctors to treat patients, ‘The Heart Fellas’ Charlie and Liam join Patricia as they continue their walk from Malin to Mizen, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions...

The number of people with health insurance drops for the first time since 2020, a new study shows almost 30,000 children have fallen below the poverty line in the space of a year, Margaret O’Callaghan joined Patricia ahead of a commemorative walk in Charleville on World Suicide Prevention Day, on Wednesday Wisdom: I’m on a gluten-free diet but my boyfriend isn’t too supportive and Peter Dowdall an...

The Cork charity looking for homes for 80 cats and kittens, the closure of the dementia unit at Cork’s St Stephen’s hospital, a 24-hour walking relay to honour people lost to cancer takes place in East Cork this weekend, Europe’s biggest thrift festival is coming to Cork, our regular Counsellor Joe Heffernan will look at some negative, even fearful aspects of AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

On World Radiation Therapy Day, Clara Cremin, a Radiation Therapist Clinical Specialist at CUH joins Patricia, Cork TD Padraig O’Sullivan discusses stats he uncovered showing the number of people being treated for problematic nitrous oxide abuse, Senator Laura Harmon on the staffing crisis at CUH, our Citizens Information segment on supports to help with the cost of heating your home and nutrition...

Protecting children from extreme online trends, Brid Walsh on the Malin to Mizen cycle to raise funds for cancer research at CUH in memory of her sister Noreen, Adam Higgins from The Sun on the paper’s No Laughing Matter campaign, we look ahead to Katie Taylor’s final farewell and our weekly Traitors catch-up with Orla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new survey reveals a significant increase in the number of children experiencing school anxiety and school avoidance, youth unemployment has reduced since the financial crash, but the number of young people in employment has never fully recovered, a dedicated dog park in Mallow could be in the works, an increase in car park charges in the city and Dr Genie will be here to answer your pet questio...

We remember our dear friend and colleague, Elmarie Mawe, gardening advice with Peter Dowdall, what's known so far about the new state investment scheme and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why more than 17,000 properties are waiting for an Eircode, Aghabullogue’s Dave Walsh on his recent kidney transplant and the importance of organ donation, the 50 Plus show returns to Cork next week and Older Adult Fitness Specialist, Lorna O’Regan, on why balance is more important than you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Incidents on the train to and from Cork - why dedicated transport police are needed, the County Councillor who feels Uisce Eireann’s repair plans seem to consist of applying band-aids to breaks, Insurance Matters: Paul Kavanagh from MIG on home insurance and built in upgrades, Insurance Ireland’s proposal on flood insurance and more, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See...

Ferry passengers will need a passport from the end of next month for UK travel, tips to avoid food waste when planning for school and college, Mags McCarthy remembers the late Dolly Parton and shares why she’s calling for a stem cell treatment facility in CUH, we look ahead to the Traitors Ireland and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Mutiny and Backrooms Hosted on Acast. Se...

We find out more about an education programme for teens to help break dementia stigma, volunteer driver with Cancer Connect, Liam Barry, marking 30 years of the Glen Theatre, Banteer, Dr Genie answers your pet questions and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Coady and Emma O’Shea on the decision by the HSE to approve the reimbursement of Skyclarys for people with Friedreich’s Ataxia, new research shows that nearly a quarter of women surveyed often miss work due to menstrual symptoms, what’s holding Irish employers back from inclusive hiring, on Wednesday Wisdom: a nervous mammy is looking for reassurance as her shy boy starts secondary school, a...

New survey shows parents are ringing creches from the maternity ward in the hopes of securing a space, faulty goods, pricing and contract performance among the issues consumers turned to the CCPC about in the first half of this year, plans for an arts venue in West Cork get the green light from Cork County Council and Show Counsellor Joe Heffernan shares advice for those waiting on CAO offers Host...

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins urging the HSE to listen to patients and families ahead of the final decision on access to Skyclarys for Friedreich’s Ataxia patients, why it’s hard to recruit and retain teachers, RIP for pets - the rebranded pet memorial website, what routes would you like to see out of Cork Airport and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Leaving Cert Results Day - Guidance Counsellor Roisin Kelleher, rental scams, sing-songs, Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The End of Oak Street and The Invite and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmers face a fodder shortage crisis, is an extra 10 minutes per exam for students with dyslexia enough?, could free evening childcare in community centres in Cork actually work to give parents a ‘Night Out’?, the 5th annual Sunflower Day at Corrin Nature Reserve is this weekend and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Senator calling on social media platforms to step up and stamp out showing illegal activities, Deputy John Paul O’Shea on meeting with Biogen, the manufacturer of Skyclarys, Jerry Kennelly on his documentary: THE HEALY RAES: BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, Wednesday Wisdom: Is splitting the bill after a group dinner really the best idea? and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See aca...

With a fresh surge in online activity from fuel protest groups - could we see renewed action mirroring the disruptive blockades seen earlier this year?, Dunmanway’s long history of links to the circus industry, figures show stark shortfalls in mental health teams caring for older people in Cork, tips and advice for renting a car on holiday and Joe Heffernan focuses on dyslexia Hosted on Acast. See...

Students can’t afford another hike in their rent prices, Savour the Flavour in Skibbereen, only 866 dentists nationwide now accept medical card users, Seanie Clifford is running all 4,400 streets of Dublin, and sleeping rough to raise funds and awareness for homelessness and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents are struggling to get seats on school buses for their children. Picker Pals, a litter picking initiatives in classrooms that has seen 9 tonnes of litter removed from Cork. Children are going without Asthma medication because of cost. Laura Harte & Laura O Mahony on their new Improv Play entitled ‘Craic’. Mark Malone's movie review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Craig Coady and Emma O Shea’s reaction to the rejection of funding for the Skyclarys Drug. Cork’s Heritage Week kicks off this Saturday, we’ll hear about what to expect from the weekend. Nearly 900 carers in Cork are over the age of 80, and 5400 carers in Cork are over 60. Garda File. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Collins TD says that the Government is neglecting students with additional needs. A free liver screening test event taking place this Saturday in Mahon. The Government are considering a ban on vapes and cigarettes for those born after a certain date. We’ll be joined by the Rose of Cork, and the Rose of Perth (from Glanmire) Peter Dowdall is back to answer all your pet questions. Hosted on...

Cllr Kay Dawson on parts of the N72 not being resurfaced in over 30 years. How the hot weather has affected Ireland and what to expect from the week ahead. 11 social houses for 809 applicants in Bandon. Advice on what to look out for as we head into the Asian Hornet invasion season. Joe Heffernan on Positive Counterstatements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of health warnings on alcohol labels. Safety advice and an education on the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Women hold only 27% of local council seats, Darcy Lonergan joins us to tell us how we can diversify our Government. Paul Kavanagh Insurance Matters. Anneliese answers all your nutrition questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents have been contacting the UCC Students Union asking for help finding accommodation for their children. Charles Murphy running an ultra marathon in aid of West Cork Rapid Response. Post-Natal Hubs offering support as a bridge between the maternity ward and home for mothers. Cllr Peter Horgan on the foul sewage odour throughout parts of Cork. The issue of irresponsible motorhome parking. Host...