Cork Today

Arthritis Ireland call for more support for people living with the condition, senior cycle reform, Darkness Into Light, Wednesday Wisdom: afraid to tell my boss that I’m pregnant and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Education Minister Michael Moynihan on school places and funding, who was Charleville native Eliza Lynch, the ‘Queen of Paraguay’?, the latest on the Cork Events Centre, the illegible war memorial in Fermoy, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan will focus on goal setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol Action Ireland want a yearly roadside breath test target, a new national campaign to help retailers take the final step in fully removing banned single use plastics, vape and nicotine pouch use among young people on the rise, how will new laws around the sale of such products be enforced?, why Cork city should introduce a takeaway cup scheme and nutritional advice with Anneliese ...

Are toll-dodgers a reason for heavy traffic in Fermoy? Reaction to Leo’s apology for his rural Ireland comments. We chat to an SVP volunteer as the charity calls for more people to give a few hours of their week to support those in need. Cork Community Pride 2026. Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Michael and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

A call for proposed exemptions for garden homes to be halted until a full review of license arrangements is completed and basic protections for occupants are put in place, the Cork mother doing a unique challenge to support the hospital which spotted a life-threatening condition in her twin boys, why some are facing barriers in accessing the free contraception scheme, pet advice with Dr Genie Host...

A rise in the number of unaccompanied learner drivers caught by gardai in Cork county, the now-retired Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Paul Colton, a new textiles reuse & recycling map and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland leader, Cork South West TD Michael Collins following the party’s national conference, Damien Long on big future plans for West Cork Connect, Adi Roche on the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl, Insurance Matters with Paul Kavanagh from MIG: the call for a new system to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads and Ailín Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan chat about the...

Should influencers be banned from advertising junk food?, we look ahead to Cork World Book Fest, why too many children are leaving primary school without ever having had a dental screening, we reflect on the Mallow race track landing in 1983 and a second aviation event - this time in 1985 - when Mallow native Mick Dalton successfully landed an Aer Lingus flight he was captaining after it encounter...

The ‘silent crisis’ of mortgage arrears with a growing number of those affected aged between 60 and 75, Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival, West Cork’s Sam Simpson shares his experiences after returning from the West Bank, 50 years on, we reflect on the record-breaking Mallow Ten and movie review with Mark Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips to saving money on groceries, the huge increase in calls to Childline over Easter, Long Covid, the impact of illegal dumping and Gene the vet answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus McGrath on the Help to Buy Scheme. Gemma Coffey ahead of her Three Peaks Challenge. James Sexton on unfair inheritance tax. Jim O Sullivan on the O Sullivan Clan Gathering. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger Hyland from the Irish Road Hauliers. Marian Hennessy on the ‘Job Shadow Day’ with Ability@Work. Dr Caitriona Kieran on illegal dermal fillers. Cllr Patrick Mulcahy discusses the Alms Houses in Youghal. Jonathan O Grady, Director of SMA Ireland on the newborn heelprick test for SMA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CCPC on their consumer helpline report which shows that faulty goods and services topped the list of concerns in 2025. Cancer Connect on how the fuel crisis is impacting their service. The work of Cork Stroke Support. Our Citizens Information segment will focus on Rights & Responsibilities for Private Rented Tenants. Nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Fuel protest, property prices in Cork have risen by €35,000 in the last year, drinking habits: 55% of adults now say they are most likely to have a tipple at home, moving from social and public occasions to more private, Cork man Brendan Looney on his Bowel Cancer diagnosis and why early detection and screening are so important, would an Australian-style vape ban work here? and on Movie Review, Ma...

Fuel protests, the scourge of illegal dumping, the Year of Care campaign, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new survey by AsIAm showing that Autism misinformation is growing despite increased awareness, Wednesday Wisdom: the heartbroken mother whose only son wants to emigrate, hospital parking charges, the vacant above the shop grant, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel protest, covid evaluations, a new addiction recovery service in Mallow, Andrew Healy on his prostate cancer journey ahead of his fundraiser for CUH, plans to mark the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy and show counsellor Joe Heffernan on sleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Buttimer TD will join us to discuss enhancements to Local Area Hackney, where they plan to improve local transport. Ireland Weather expert Alan O Reilly will warn us about the upcoming weather over the Easter break. President of ITAA, Tom Randles will discuss the effect rising fuel prices will have on our holidays, specifically plane fares. Eoghan O Grady will tell us what to expect from the...

The Cork school pleading for the approval of an expansion because they have to use a disabled toilet as a special-education resource space. Advice to homeowners to check for wasps as spring cleaning season begins. A certificate of loss for women who had an early miscarriage could be available within a year. Newly added digitised burial records from Cork graveyards. Pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted...

Jackie Fox on the new Garda Schools Programme lesson dedicated to Coco’s Law, Wednesday Wisdom: blowing your nose in public - is it an ick?, farmers forced to sell cattle to pay drug debts and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of postal delays, a lack of critical water infrastructure in Kiskeam, the Irish Wheelchair Association’s ‘Access - It’s no joke’ campaign, the importance of a good fitting bra, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Problem Gambling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Line on the spike in calls - with loneliness one of the reasons why people get in touch, Rainbows, a new service at Le Cheile to support children and young people experiencing grief due to bereavement, parental separation or family breakdown, Phil Coulter and Ceoladh Sheahan ahead of The Dubliners Encore, egg-citing ideas with Clean Coasts for the Easter holidays and nutrition advice with A...

Is it time to scrap the clock change after this weekend’s ‘spring forward’, we look at new research from the Health Insurance Authority showing 70% have never changed their health insurance provider, why tickets for the hurling league final won’t all go on general sale, this weekend’s Cork Easter Egg motorcycle run, body painting jams, and movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Blister pack fees of €50 could come in as early as next week, a call for urgent action to tackle the Warmer Homes Scheme backlog, why has the number of dog licences issued in Cork county dwindled?, Garda File, pet advice and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should period products be provided for free in secondary schools?, switching deals for energy customers disappearing due to Iran war, Wednesday Wisdom: The wife who doesn’t want to take her new husband’s surname, gardening with Peter Dowdall and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.