Cork Today

A lot of health insurance policies are up for renewal around now, the clocks change this weekend - sleep expert Tom Coleman shares his advice, in C103’s second road safety campaign episode; we hear from our own traffic-watcher Ken Perrott on the behaviour he sees on the roads and Dearbhla O’Brien from Drink Aware on the dangers of the morning after, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Early Years Sector Profile figures show that Cork City is experiencing a staggering staff turnover rate, we look at the sharp rise in problem gambling, we mark National Stuttering Awareness Week, on Wednesday Wisdom: Am I the Scrooge of Halloween? I dread the constant bell ringing and knocks as Trick-Or-Treaters do the rounds and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the bus service like in your area?, Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel, the future of aging and how we live our lives, Dogs Trust on their Sound Blanket helping pets to cope with the noise of fireworks and Counsellor Joe Heffernan discusses OCD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cork Dad on what he learned raising two Deaf children, navigating grief and loss: a look ahead to a free information evening hosted by the West Cork Bereavement Network, guidance for sports clubs on applying for funding, what’s next for the former Central Hotel in Mallow? and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern over a projected €2.5 billion shortfall in the CAP budget, Ellie and Mark share tales from their cycle across 24 countries and 3 continents, Men's Shed Grants, Celebrity Traitors catch-up with Orla and Movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should election posters be banned or the numbers limited during a campaign?, are GDPR issues hindering the installation of CCTV in communities?, it’s time to ‘Own Your Rights’ as a renter, we hear about Cork County Council’s plan to mark the 100th anniversary of Amhrán na bhFiann as our official National Anthem and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for more flexibility in the ECCE childcare scheme, Broadcaster Mary Kennedy, formerly of Nationwide, on her new book about celebrating ageing, will you take a cyber break this weekend?, On Wednesday Wisdom: I’m new to work from home and I miss the routine of the office and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report shows property prices in Cork are up 20k in 12 months, Councillor Gillian Coughlan on her new role in Europe, the CCPC share advice ahead of purchasing your Halloween costumes, Older Adult Fitness Specialist, Lorna O’ Regan on how to make exercise a habit and Paul Kavanagh from McCarthy Insurance Group on all things motor insurance in deer rutting season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Noel O Donovan has come out in support with the carers & their families in West Cork in need of respite care. The official launch of ‘Rebels Unplugged’, an initiative aiming to delay smartphones being given to youths. The ASTI have announced 2 days of strike action over the next few weeks, we’ll find out why and what needs to change. Anne O Donovan discusses supports for older people. Anneliese answers all nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Coady’s son Paudie has finally received the vital SkyClarys drug after much campaigning. The Billy O Connell Modern & Vintage Tractor, Car & Truck Run, as well as a family funday this coming Sunday. TD Michael Collins calls to help an Irish man get home after being seriously injured in Greece. Traitors Review with Orla O Donovan, and Hannah Ni Suilleabhain. Movie Review with Mark where he will review Verity, and Unibomber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changes to Inheritance Tax in Budget 2027 are being called ‘a mere crumb’ by campaign groups. SVP have said that Budget 2027 has made no progress on poverty reduction. Rail Users Ireland will tell us why they feel our transport system is not ready to allow pets on all public transport. Garda File. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A qualified accountant and tax advisor reacts to Budget 2027, focusing on key tax, spending and economic measures. How Budget 2027 will affect Carers and those people that they care for. The Federation of Early Childhood Providers have said Budget 2027 could be a ‘breakthrough for parents, but a breakdown for childcare providers’. Electric vehicles cause more car sickness than a regular petrol or diesel car. Peter Dowdall answers all gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents are being urged to make sure their children aren’t taking part in a recent vandalism surge. Major changes to customs charges beginning November 1st. Cork Councillors are accusing Uisce Eireann of ‘turning off the tap’ on housing developments. Paul Byrne takes to the street to hear what the people of Cork want from the new Budget. Joe Heffernan on a hair pulling disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for those eligible knowing about the Mother and Baby Redress Scheme. The importance of vaccines, and an apparent shortage of flu vaccines right now. The ongoing call for a stem cell lab in Cork University Hospital. Local leader of Le Leche Ireland on National Breastfeeding Week. Anneliese answers all questions nutrition related. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about a planned land audit in search of a suitable site for a cohousing development in the south. Mary Crilly will be in the studio to reflect on more than 40 years at the helm of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre. Michael O’Donovan, President of the VFI, on their last-ditch plea to Government to introduce a new tax credit to support struggling rural pubs in the Budget. Celebrity Traitors: Orla joins Patricia to look back on episode one. On Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Heart of the Beast and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwife and new mom Amy shares her disappointment that the future of the Domino maternity scheme at CUMH is in doubt due to staffing shortages, a call for public vigilance following the capture of two Asian Hornets in Cork, Councillors vote to protect the old Cork prison, a story of incredible survival, teamwork, and a real-life miracle - Dinny Kiely, a long-serving volunteer with Cork City Missing Persons Search and Rescue, shares his story after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during a search operation, positive news for Midleton and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 years after the first phase of the Bandon bypass was completed, where is phase two?, Damien shares his near-scam experience, a look at Cork Simon’s Annual Impact Report 2025, Wednesday Wisdom: My mother in law disapproves of the fact that we have a cleaner in twice a month and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freidrich’s Ataxia patients could have to wait years for a life-saving drug, a focus on road safety as part of a new campaign, a look across the world at the famous ‘Blue Zones’ - those pockets on the maps where people regularly live healthy, vibrant lives well into their 90s and 100s with Older Adult fitness specialist Lorna O’Regan, and the cost of timber recycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ongoing call for a safe injection facility in Cork, an appeal to tackle sexual violence on college campuses, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with fashion tips, Nature Network Ireland and Ballyhoura Development are hosting free community visioning workshops and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are calls to abolish GP Charges on medical forms. Cork Feis Maitiu is calling for volunteers for their centenary celebrations next year. St Angela’s College have launched the ‘Pledge a Heart Test’ campaign in memory of Ellen Cassidy. Orla O Donovan joins Mairead to review The Traitors Finale. Mark’s Movie Review where he looks at Acme vs Coyote, and a movie titled ‘Idiots’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnardo's waiting list is up 31% from last year, with over 3000 children and families seeking help. A Cork School’s venture with an ice cream truck to give students real business experience. 3 in 4 people support age restrictions on energy drink sales according to new research conducted by SafeFood. Garda File with Garda Frances Murphy from Bandon Garda Station. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork County Council have decided not to ban open flames in public during exceptionally hot weather. Bernice Kavanagh has raised nearly 50,000 euro for Marymount University Hospital through coffee mornings. There are calls to build columbarium walls in Cork, for our lost loved ones. There’s a plea to bring Fleadh Cheoil to Cork next year. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls for Budget 2027 to protect access to pharmacies in the communities with the greatest health needs. The Dept Of Transport have decided to not expand the Safe Route to School Programme. Outrage over the delay in the Midleton to Youghal greenway. And a survey to improve visitors experience in Youghal. The first Irish Language Festival is coming up in Ballydehob from 2nd - 4th October. Joe Heffernan discusses self harm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45% of older people aren’t using their home heating because they simply can’t afford it with the cost of living. The HSE has announced that Unit 1 at St Stephen’s Hospital will close. We’ll hear from a family affected by this. Charleville Community Forum are calling for the Charleville Relief Road to be fast-tracked. 15,000 pairs of Meta AI Glasses have been donated to Vision Ireland to give to those who are visually impaired/blind. Anneliese answers all of your nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increase in debris falling out of trucks in Cobh, which is causing serious dangers for road users. New research shows a gap in awareness for all types of gynaecological cancer. Cork City Councillors are calling to ban the general sale of scrambler bikes to the public. Orla O Donovan will join Mairead for their Traitors Update. Mark Malone’s Movie Review where he will discuss Practical Magic 2 and The Runner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schools reopening earlier in the year is damaging Ireland’s tourism market. New Support Programme Launched For Parents Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children. More robust measures needed to stop manipulative digital and social media alcohol marketing to children. World Cancer Research Flag Day is coming up on September 29th, they’re appealing for volunteers to take part in raising funds. Dr. Genie answers all your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jump in pension ownership, but two in five people expect it to be a poor standard of living. Hedges and branches growing onto rural roads are contributing to an increase in road accidents. An investigation has found that cocaine usage is being normalised in the farming community. Contributing to a rise in rural crime. The annual Alzheimers Society of Ireland’s Memory Walk takes place this Sunday. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s an upcoming protest in Midleton appealing for flood defences. The Red n Blue Theatre Company tells us about their upcoming performances of ‘Othello’. Calls for the Government to look after small, rural pubs in the 2027 Budget. Reactions to the Cork Luas. Lorna O Regan on Bone Health and Osteoporosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for an early Tralee - Cork train on a Monday to mirror every other weekday morning. The Hygiene Hub will be on to mark the start of National Hygiene Week. Supporting Cork families navigating ADHD. Supports for clubs to tackle high energy costs. Nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 years on we chat to journalist Ralph Riegl and we hear from listeners on how they found out what was happening on 9/11, the next crisis in general practice will be the lack of infrastructure to treat patients, Barbara Scully - who says she’s possibly the oldest and newest woman on the comedy circuit in Ireland - joins Patricia for a chat and Traitors Ireland chat with Orla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 answers your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, all you need to know for Electric Picnic 2026, Peter Dowdall will be here to answer your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.