Cork Today

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.

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

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

The issue of victim blaming in courtroom behaviour. The need to build more parking spaces over greenery in Mallow. Aindrais Moynihan on the Park and Ride Facility. Electric Vehicles have begun to outsell hybrid vehicles. Gene, the veterinary osteopath answers your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The support that Saint Vincent De Paul provides in the back to school season. ‘Check it fits’, a free nationwide RSA service that ensures that children’s car seats are fitted safely. Dangers facing children as they are getting smartphones younger and younger. Cllr Audrey Buckley on the vandalism of a beach toybox. John Bradley on his journey with the LIAM MC trials in his fight against cancer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork County Cllr Una McCarthy shares her story as more than 70 female councillors have been subjected to harassing phone calls from an individual. Relief as West Cork Counselling and Support services secure funding to keep going. Cork estate agent Majella Galvin on buying and selling in the current market. Bol Chumann encouraged to seek UNESCO recognition for road bowling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Reilly joined Patricia to chat about her late husband Mark who took his own life while receiving psychiatric treatment in Cork, a call for a Sport Ireland campus in Cork, what will the weather be like this long weekend? and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shared his thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Dink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for the hedge cutting ban to be reviewed, Gerard O’Rourke on the walks he organises in memory of his late wife Tricia in aid of Cork Arc, International Friendship Day, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Dunican from Belgooly on his close call with a combine harvester and to highlight that mental health is a big part of farm safety, a delayed action plan on child and family homelessness, Cancer Connect’s new daily radiotherapy route bringing patients from Mitchelstown and Fermoy directly to Cork hospitals, Wednesday Wisdom: a newly-single woman in her forties looking for the confidence to go dating again and Peter Dowdall answers your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of disabled children requiring residential care placed in for-profit facilities, find out about how you can donate your voicemail to support the Samaritans’ latest campaign, Cork will host the Refocusing the lens on human trafficking in Ireland conference, Drinkaware highlight the importance of thinking before you drive ahead of the August weekend and Joe Heffernan on negative self-talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for Help to Buy scheme changes for young people coming home, Catherine Corless as forensic work gets underway to identify the remains of children found at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, avoiding food waste before holidays and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork Solicitor who is urging people to be wary on nights out after a family friend was allegedly spiked, concern over how information about the proposed Skibbereen-Baltimore greenway route was distributed to landowners , historical structures in Cork that are in need of repair, the hosepipe ban extends nationwide, on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The Odyssey and Power Ballad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dark side of online abuse, Irish Grants and Supports, a finder for the grants and schemes people in Ireland are entitled to, Ann Ingram from the Munster Ag Canines Committee ahead of this weekend's dog show, a call for nitrous oxide misuse to be specifically recorded by Gardai, Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Illegal dumping - is CCTV the way to go to catch perpetrators?, Wednesday Wisdom: My parents break our rules when minding our kids, should the EU provide support to cover the cost of keeping the drug-smuggling MV Matthew that only departed Cork last week?, Gogglebox Ireland look for new participants and a new Cork-based reusable cup initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do you clean your air fryer?, Cork needs to forward-plan to reap the benefits of the Ryder Cup in Limerick, the call for change to inheritance tax, the local Councillor who feels the Council not buying the former Irish Sugar beet plant in Mallow is a missed opportunity, family therapist, Dr Richard Hogan, with tips to enjoy the school holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why not all medicines are covered on the DPS, Bodywhys on marking 30 years supporting people with eating disorders, a special performance from the cast of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House, County Mayor Cllr Bernard Moynihan will be live in-studio, nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma O’Shea from Bantry on living with Friedreich’s Ataxia and the disappointment of the delay in the decision on whether to reimburse Skyclarys, Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel on the weekend and next week - will the high temperatures continue?, we look ahead to the World Cup Final with Trevor Welch and Simon Murdoch, Eoin Prendergast ahead of Sunday’s Make Your Mark on Cancer walk in memory of his brother Mark and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Moana and Voicemails for Isabelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resale ticket scam warning, a new campaign helping parents to spot the signs of underage gambling, Garda File, Dr Genie answers your pet questions, do we need to ban disposable bbqs to avoid wild fires? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork County Councillors call for inter-county GAA games to be free to watch on tv or on streaming, on the day sex for rent becomes a crime - we hear from the National Women’s Council, Wednesday Wisdom: are hand tattoos acceptable in the office?, what is the law for working in extreme hot weather? and research shows a high rate of pesticides in strawberries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future-proofing rural post offices, what a new park and share facility will do for East Cork, a call for more trees for Cork for shade in the hot weather, a Cork Lido, we chat to the Artistic Director of Centre Stage School as 79 of their dancers represent Ireland at the Dance World Cup and Joe Heffernan on support for people living with someone who is depressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Coady, whose son Paudie has Friedrich’s Ataxia, is calling for a treatment drug called Skyclarys, Bessborough: Councillor Peter Horgan shares his thoughts on the decision to allow apartments to be built, as parents are called on to notify the NCSE if they are seeking a special school place for the 27/28 school year, we chat to Minister Michael Moynihan, Insurance Matters: Paul Kavanagh from MIG on e-scooters and nutritional therapist Anneliese answers your questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organisers say agricultural shows need younger volunteers to future-proof, the breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran could impact petrol prices, Dogs Trust tell us about the dog census 2026, we look ahead to the World Naked Bike Ride in Cork and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Minions & Monsters and Enola Holmes 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international humanitarian award dedicated to the life of the late North Cork priest Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, will increased litter fines work to deter illegal dumpers? water safety tips with the RNLI, Dr Genie answers your pet questions and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new scheme that could subsidise holiday cover for farmers, we chat to Feileacain as paid leave is to be offered for women who suffer pregnancy loss before 23 weeks, the No Wait Card Ireland Awareness day, Wednesday Wisdom: Should wedding speeches be before or after dinner? and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antisocial behaviour on buses, another warm spell, property prices, The Story of Us, an exhibition exploring the 1926 census opens in Cork, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for targeted supports to protect rural pubs, VAT 9 - what it means for food businesses, hairdressers and consumers, changes to the means test for carers allowance, our Citizen’s Information segment on Passports & Holiday Matters, minimum wage and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork TD Aindrias Moynihan on the Report on Anaerobic Digestion published this week, Cork-based Cystinosis researcher Dr Jennifer Hollywood, we hear about the worker-run Great Carers Co-op, a look ahead to the Band Championships in Clonakilty and Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Supergirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Price hikes at a time where a near-record number of households are behind on their energy bills - Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie is on the show, a year on from a catastrophic farm accident, we hear how Feile O’Sullivan is doing, Safe Ireland on their one-day census of domestic violence services, Garda File with Garda Frances Murphy from Bandon Garda Station and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new draft planning guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing, Wednesday Wisdom: a mammy put out over her son’s partner’s spending on beauty appointments while saving for a house, upset over the lack of greenway maintenance funding from Government, we look ahead to Forever 13 - a music festival raising funds and awareness for Friedrichs Ataxia in Mallow this Sunday and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork East TD James O’Connor on the response from the Health Minister when he asked about health funding for Youghal, Revenue answer your questions about the new €3 customs charge for online shoppers ordering from outside the EU, Keith Barry is live in studio, FitLine: free telephone support for older people who want to get more active and our Show Counsellor Joe Heffernan focuses on depression Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we be banning election posters?, Ryanair’s tweak to its family seating policy, 30 years of the National Infertility Support and Information Group - they offer free guidance and support to individuals navigating their fertility journey, Mental Health Reform on the need for continued investment in mental health services and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long-term lorry parking a cause for concern in parts of North Cork, a boil water notice for Skibbereen - one local Councillor says it’s frustrating at the peak of the tourism season and during a heatwave, a call for Irish artefacts to be repatriated from the British Museum, a look ahead to the Chili Festival and Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Toy Story 5 and Mother’s Pride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister urged to act on new DNA evidence amid fears of miscarriage of justice in Ian Bailey conviction, calls for cutting VAT on SPF products to reduce the cost for people, a new study shows 3 in 4 people think they will struggle to afford health insurance cover in the coming years, tips to help limit your food waste from Too Good To Go, pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Barnardos report shows that one third of Munster families went into arrears in the last 12 months. West Cork Councillors want to meet TII and Ministers to highlight the condition of the N71. A new campaign to help young people understand what intimate image abuse is and how to access support. Should Ireland introduce a maximum working temperature? Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel on this week’s warm spell, Cork County Council to let some tenants move into homes before upgrade works are complete as part of a plan to reduce the time it takes to return vacant properties to use, Tuesday’s Thoughts: Kids playing and constantly calling to get their ball from the back garden, a warning to watch out for scams ahead of new customs rules, meet the 2026 Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies, Ainsley Oliver and Joe Heffernan on compulsive gambling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions over the amount spent on temporary accommodation for schools, the impact of a GP shortage on rural Ireland, we hear about CROSSROADS, a project by the Sexual Health Centre Cork exploring rising hate, hostility, discrimination, misinformation and changes needed to better support LGBTQ+ communities, Ray of Sunshine Foundation on their next project in Mombasa and the search for volunteer carpenters, plumbers, painters and more, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia shares her scam story, summer style with Lynda Di Blasi, Agri Aware ahead of the Cork Summer Show, HIQA’s review of the weekly alcohol ‘low risk’ limits and how they may need an overhaul, speed dating with Damien and Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Scary Movie 6 and Glenrothan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK’s social media ban for under-16s will create two different digital childhoods in Ireland, a plan to attract more industry to Mallow, Dearbhla Mescal on her book ‘Finding Joy’, Garda File, Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water Safety: drowning doesn’t look like what you see on TV, Wednesday Wisdom: I want to feel confident wearing the same dress more than once, what a peace deal means for fuel prices. gardening with Peter Dowdall and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Cork woman running 3k every day for MS Ireland, elder abuse, rural retail crime: what’s being done to tackle the issue, Therapist Lynda Duffy joins Patricia during Men’s Mental Health month, Liver transplant recipient Mike Keohane from Rosscarbery ahead of the European Transplant Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A warning that the World Cup can lead to an increase in domestic violence, a new co-housing community for people in their 50’s in Cork, Marie Gleeson on her new book; 'Be Like the Sea', the West Cork Florist on her initiative to brighten people’s week for ‘National Loneliness Week’ and Annelise answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forsa have done a study that shows Remote Workers perform better. Ladycabs holding a recruitment day in Cork. We’ll be joined Live in Studio by a coach and an athlete taking part in this year's Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games. Adam Murphy Dunne on his all new Onic Podcast. Mark Malone’s Movie Review, including ‘Office Romance’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new therapy service for Cork families which have been impacted by drugs and alcohol addiction. People being urged to check their passports are in date. The NTA still awaits a date for when the testing of a new bus ticketing system will be completed. Ireland’s longest running Tattoo Convention, The Summer Tattoo Bash in Midleton coming up this weekend. Genie answers all your pet and animal questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of learner drivers on our roads are increasing in every county. The upcoming John Cunningham Memorial Climb. Family Carer’s Ireland’s Survey results for this National Carer’s Week. Sam Beamish on the Fort2Fort Cycle. Peter Dowdall answers all gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ll hear how Cork did in the IBAL litter rankings, and what this means. CCPC have found a risk of earth in baby sleep pillows. Paul Kavanagh Insurance Matters. Joe Heffernan on gambling addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lack of greenway bathrooms is stopping people from enjoying such amenities. A discussion focused on Women in Law: Stress, closing the AI gap and reclaiming your career. The need for a drug-injection facility in Cork. Our Citizen’s Information slot will focus on Supports for Carer’s. Nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.