Cork Today

Today we hear from the INTO on the challenges of teaching children who are living in emergency accommodation. Fr Sean Healy tells us why budget decisions need to protect rural Ireland. David Dineen gives us an update on the campaign to prevent the downgrading of Bantry hospital. Our Garda File this week is with Sgt John Kelly from Fermoy Garda Station. All your pet questions are answered with our...

Nursing homes are looking for a bailout to combat rising insurance costs. Kevin Kelly from the NCBI tells us why election posters can be hazardous for people with limited vision. Anne Dempsey from Senior Line discusses the new rise in the pensions age. There is an upcoming record tractor attempt in West Cork. Karin Dubsky from Coast Watch Ireland has good news about the reduction in plastic bottle...

Fr Peter McVerry tells us why some homeless people do not want to stay in hostels. Padraig Rice is trying to encourage as many people as possible to register to vote. Aware in Mallow are appealing for new volunteers, and Joe Heffernan joins us in Studio with advice on anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - Man injured after being doused in petrol and set alight in Mayfield Teens budget now for Cocaine for their debs Sex for Rent - Is it Legal - Discussing Separated couples who are in mortgage arrears Closing date for the CAO Kevin O'Keeffe T.D. on a weekend tweet he sent with him campaigning out of a Limo Nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See a...

Overall Award Winner at the West Cork Sport Star awards went to Conor Hourihane for his success with the Irish Soccer Team and Aston Villa. Conor could not make it on the night so his mum Helen represented him but he sent this message from Aston Villa. The awards are run with the Celtic Ross Hotel, C103 and The Southern Star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team of the Year at the West Cork Sport Star Awards went to St James GAA Club Joe OSullivan spoke to C103 The awards are run with the Celtic Ross Hotel, C103 and The Southern Star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Achievement Award at the West Cork Sport Star awards went to Dohenys Ladies GAA Club , Melissa Duggan says it means a lot to the club The awards are run with the Celtic Ross Hotel, C103 & The Southern Star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overall Junior Award winner at the West Cork Sport Star awards went to Fiona Keating for her dual role with Cork and Courcey Rovers & West Cork Ladies The awards are run with the Celtic Ross Hotel, C103 & The Southern Star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Lawlee Dairygold Area Sales Manager Beef & Grain previews the forthcoming Annual Dairygold Tillage Conference. Michael Connolly B & T Drystock Advisor , Teagasc , Skibbereen Office,has details of several important  events and some of particular interest to sheep farmers. Michael discusses the Sheep Welfare Scheme , now in year 4. Richard White PRO Cork We...

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - More on Bantry Hospital and the potential plan to move it to a Model 2 hospital We hear from local Bantry GP Dr Giette Wieneke and Minister Jim Daly Discussing receiving change back in shops and the rounding up by some stores We speak to a UCC Researcher on sexual wellbeing for older people Our Movie Review and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Locals react to the potential downgrading of Bantry Hospital  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - The potential downgrading of Bantry Hospital - Patricia hears from locals in the area who are concerned about this proposal ahead of a meeting in Bantry tonight Plans to reduce speed limits in housing estates in Cork County Garda File Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we hear about the new NOX tax on vehicles imported from abroad. The HAP scheme is inadequate to cover most rents. The future of Cork's proposed North Ring road is in doubt. There is a job going on the Blasket Islands. We hear from Poster Free Ireland about the environmental impact of election posters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Cork Today with Patricia Messinger - Discussing the cost of security at Kilcully How farmers plan to protest in Dublin tomorrow to highlight the problems in the sector and current beef prices A call for host families for the Atlantic School in Schull Discussing Kindness with our regular counsellor Joe Heffernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - The impact of Storm Brendan The misuse of disabled parking bays Following a meeting held on Saturday those with loved ones in Kilcully cemetery now want 24/7 CCTV Further reaction to the Sex for Rent advert discussed on Fridays show Anneliese with Nutritional advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anneliese Nutritional advice 13 January 2020  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerald Quain, ICMSA Dairy Committee Chairperson believes trends in the sector indicate the potential for  milk price increases early in 2020. Adam Woods,Beef Editor,Irish Farmers Journal, comments on his meeting with Bord Bia personnel following publication of Ireland's 13 billion euro food and drinks exports  figures for 2019. Adam points out farmers are lo...

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - Discussing an advert which offered Sex for Rent in a house at the Lough We hear about an old tradition of “making your ceili” which is calling around to people to say hello or to have a cuppa but also battles isolation in rural area’s We hear why so many are bringing this tradition back to life Your calls on our comment line We hear about an innovation to tur...

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - Cork South West Independant Deputy Michael Collins calling for a vote of no confidence in the Health Minister Simon Harris Discussing why there needs to be controlled parking zones outside Pairc Ui Chaoimh for those who travel to attend events and matches at the stadium Why one MEP said they will not give British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a blank cheque wh...

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - Why Hospital Consultants are not agreeing with the cancellation of elective surgeries We hear first hand from patients at CUH at the conditions within A&E and Patricia speaks to a mother as her son Tommy's operation is cancelled again The County Mayor on his Cllr Chr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - Jonathon O'Brien on leaving politics Rubbish Dumping within housing estates in Mallow We hear about the work of Bantry Hospice and their fundraising efforts We hear about the Cork SubAqua Club More on damage to headston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Headstones smashed at Kilcully Graveyard - CorkToday  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Dilis Clare is the leading authority in herbal medicine in Europe - She answers this weeks Nutritional Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother warns teens of the danger of taking drugs - Cork Today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Seven Steps to Sustainable Farming with Thomas Curran, Cork West Regional Manager, Teagasc, at Clonakilty Agricultural College. Preparations for the Beef Plan Movement Elections.. Secretary Cork West Branch Helen O'Sullivan. The Robert's Cove Festival car and tractor run in support of Kinsale Community Hospital to-morrow Sunday starting 11am with registration at Tracton GAA Complex, Minan...