Cork Today

Communities consider protests over unsafe junctions on the N20, Tidy Towns volunteers in Douglas remove antisemetic graffiti from trail signs, we reflect on Brain Awareness Week, Kaleb Cooper ahead of his show at the Everyman where he will talk about his ideas that have helped him rise above the challenges that face farmers today, Counsellor Joe Heffernan will discuss getting older Hosted on Acast...

‘Right to be forgotten’: Cancer survivors to face shorter wait to access mortgage protection insurance, Social Prescribing: what is it and how does it work?, a call for an urgent review of the senior alert scheme, the Whale and Dolphin Group roadshow visiting Cork soon and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising fuel prices: how will the Government respond?, Sheila chats to Patricia to highlight what life is like for her kids Josh and Erin who both live with multiple severe food allergies, on Daffodil Day: Cork woman Megan Dalton Rafferty shares her cancer story and highlights the support of the Irish Cancer Society, find out how you can support Danny’s fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Centre Cork...

Should fly-tippers get penalty points?, vapes believed to be largely to blame for fires in bin lorries and waste sorting centres, anger among residents in unfinished estates who are paying property tax but getting nothing in return, the importance of Daffodil Day and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the incoming relaxed planning rules mean for rural housing, Wednesday Wisdom: the 28 year old back at home feeling like he’s being treated as a teen, West Cork Sudbury School on their way of learning, gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at new research that highlights the long-term mental health implications for residents in communities affected by flooding, Cork’s e-bike library, C103’s Nick Richards shares memories of Radio Caroline ahead of his return, the countdown to St Patrick’s Day and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of lengthy repairs to damaged phone lines, ‘Our Farm at Bushy Park’, mum-isms: do you find yourself saying to your kids what your mum used to say to you?, Stand 4 Feile: Jersey Day, the Cork St Patrick’s Festival and Movies with Mark: This week it’s The Bride and War Machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork traffic, the campaign for a new city library, complaints about the quality of hot school meals, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most bashed bridge in the country: Cllr Michael Hegarty on the Bailick bridge in Midleton and why it needs to be addressed, on Wednesday Wisdom: The Mother of Bride who wants all the neighbours at the wedding, the new online archive of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh commentaries to help unlock memories of dementia patients, Cork Sugarcraft Association on taking part in this year’s Cork St Patrick’s...

A call for a mandatory pump watch system to allow people check diesel and petrol prices, tackling dereliction in Mallow, Actress and Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, Mallow woman Regina Glynn ahead of a cycle for the Irish Hospice Foundation and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on Trichotillomania Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Cork Beacon on the surge in women being tracked by their ex or current partners using hidden devices, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with Spring style advice, our monthly insurance matters segment with Paul Kavanagh from MIG and nutritional advice with Anneliese   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to International Women's Day, the Cycle of Female Health - a free event focused on menopause care, gynaecology services and more, Cork singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy live in-studio and movie reviewer Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Scream 7 and H is for Hawk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hauliers call for temporary supports as they expect diesel prices to surpass €2 a litre, concern over the refusal to offer newly-qualified paramedics permanent contracts, Kinsale’s Dock beach to get a one-way road system to allow emergency vehicle access, Ireland’s Baby Bank Drive & Drop appeal ahead of Mother’s Day and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Cork ref stuck in Dubai, the Ireland South MEP who believes Irish Rail needs to do better on customer service, Wednesday Wisdom - this week a listener is looking for advice on how to deal with their loud neighbours, Chime, the national charity for the Deaf, on the cost of hearing aids and the thousands of kids on the waiting list for a hearing loss assessment, the IFA ends its protest at Bord Bia,...

Ireland’s first Police Ombudsman, Emily Logan, the Irish Travel Agents Association with advice for anyone thinking of travelling to the Middle East, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan shares a quick guide to challenging negative thoughts, a new initiative to protect marine wildlife in the south west and the upcoming closure of St Augustine's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The need for hundreds more special education school places, the latest on the End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax campaign, former Miss Ireland Lynda Duffy joins Patricia to chat about her recovery from her 22-year long eating disorder, our monthly Citizens’ Information slot focuses on supports for people experiencing domestic violence and nutritional advice with Anneliese  Hosted on Acast....

New rent rules, shock after planning permission granted for apartments at Bessborough, Irish Guide Dogs announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade, a proposal from a Cork mom that focuses on inclusion and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Crime 101 and Song Sung Blue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neighbours falling out over parking as adult children live at home for longer, the Social Democrats’ call for a new approach to tackle the GP shortage crisis, a fundraising campaign for a Cork dad seriously injured at work, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government U-Turn: Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan on the extra funding for SNA’s, Wednesday Wisdom: The aunt who wants a family dinner celebration to be child-free, the ‘Bord Bia five’, a new documentary coming to TG4 that tells the forgotten history of the Blue Blouse, our Lent check-in and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Cork TD calling for petrol bomb attacks on homes to be treated as attempted murder, single housing applicants could be asked to live with others on the housing list, the Cork PhD researcher devoting his work to tackling inherited cardiac conditions, SNA cuts protest to go on, and two parents touring a play about raising autistic children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Disability coalition to protest over government refusal to introduce emergency winter payment, the Toy Library’s upcoming sensory swap and play events, Feileacain: Support for those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy, should it be mandatory for schools to teach the national anthem? and nutrition with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty Morrissey, why you should think about moving your savings, the CCPC’s call on Government to open up the Irish taxi market, we look ahead to Ireland Reads Day and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Wuthering Heights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Senator Laura Harmon on Labour’s Bill to amend injury leave for those working in school communities, Dogs Trust on the surge in owners who no longer have enough time for their dog, Gardai vote to take industrial action during St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the popularity of civil weddings and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Shortt, where the roads funding is going in Cork, a call for a national screening programme for prostate cancer, Wednesday Wisdom, Lent - what we’re committing to giving up and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaping and cigarettes included in updated Confirmation pledge, concern over SNA cuts in schools, Pancake Tuesday, Carrigaline’s Aisling Claffey Healion on being named the Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on self-esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.