Cork Today

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.

Michael Moynihan on the SNA Redeployment Scheme. Barry Holland in studio discusses Cork Airport’s Building works. Cynthia Ni Mhurchu speaks on reforming the free travel scheme, and her engaging with ETSC about road deaths. Catherinea O Mahony on Cork’s Summer Show. Mark Malone’s Movie Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona O Donovan from Cork Chamber discusses the Childcare Gap. Event Co-Ordinator Mervyn Horgan on Cork’s Carnival of Science. Dr Paul Grant speaks about Haemochromatosis, as a specialist, and a patient. Garda File. Dr Genie.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audrey Buckley discusses a new charge for Beachside Traders, Camper & Boat Waste Disposal, and a new project for Carrigaline Air Quality. Cork Regional Childline Manager Regina O Sullivan speaks about children worrying about online grooming and sextortion. Colm Burke on World No Tobacco Day. Joe Blake on his proposed Fanzone for the Cork vs Limerick Final. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fears that the removal of clothes banks from parts of West Cork could lead to increased dumping. We look ahead to Hospice Sunflower Days. The Cork County Councillor calling for the singing and teaching of Amhran na bhFiann to be made compulsory in schools. Damien visits the Westside Hospitality Centre. Our show counsellor Joe Heffernan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The relics of Saint Carlo Acutis in studio, accompanied by Bishop Fintan Gavin and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, a story of delivering Humanitarian Aid from Ireland to Kyiv, the CCPC’s reminder to schools to avoid restrictive and costly uniform policies, Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026 and we look ahead to the new season of Love Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for a special school in West Cork, exam tips and advice from guidance counsellor Roisin Kelleher, rural housing, we look ahead to the Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 32,000 adults are waiting more than a year for an initial primary care assessment, Wednesday Wisdom: How do I get the spark back in my marriage, Patricia chats to author Alan Bradley about his book 'Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster', Damien Sreenan goes farming and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finbarr in Bantry wants to find the woman who saved his life so he can say ‘thank you’, Costa Del Cork: Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel on the warm spell, why the cost to keep playgrounds safe is so high, the need for blood donors in Cork and Kathleen Barrett joins us after speaking on the Family Flowers Only podcast about the sudden loss of her husband Ned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the Garda Vetting process needs urgent reform, Sheila O’Brien shares her story of surviving domestic abuse, we celebrate Traveller Pride by hearing the voices of two Traveller women, Courtmacsherry Community Shop celebrates ten years, nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liver transplant recipient Lynda O’Mahony chats to Patricia about the Gift of Life, a community lobbies the council for safer roads, Diva at Cork Arts Theatre, Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The Sheep Detectives and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Care Assistant Martha Buckley on the recent SIPTU survey showing the quality of care for nursing home residents is being undermined by a staffing crisis, a fundraising walk in aid of Cork Penny Dinners, a cause close to the organisers heart, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPA finds almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, Wednesday Wisdom: he thumbs-up emoji - yay or nay?, Cabinet hears plans aimed at tackling puppy farms, a new support programme for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and Peter Dowdall answers your garden questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The childminder exodus, tips on improving the energy efficiency of your house ahead of an event in Bantry this week, Knockraha’s Amy Coomey joined us on World IBD day to share what it's like living with Crohn’s disease, our Insurance Matters segment on the importance of the service provided by a broker and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on what we can do when we are anxious but can find no immediate / direct cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips and advice for car rental as we approach the summer holiday season, Bríd Broderick on finding employment with an intellectual disability, Finola Cassidy from the Irish Thalidomide Association, Paraic Horkan ahead of the Mallow Home & Garden Festival, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of childcare is like a second mortgage, Mick Moran on the Irish Internet Hotline’s annual report for 2025, Eurovision with Johnny O’Mahony, we look ahead to Ras Tailteann and movie review with Mark Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to develop the Barryroe oil and gas field, plans submitted for an arts venue and education hub in Bantry, we hear about an event hosted by Before We Die for carers and supporters of people with intellectual disabilities, artist Mary Galvin tells us about her new exhibition and vet Dr Genie answes your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publican Michael O’Donovan on the ‘real concern’ about the increasing cost of doing business, why there’s a decline in the number of overseas holiday bookings, on Wednesday Wisdom: kids at weddings - yes or no?, we focus on Skibbereen Geriatric Society as they prepare for a big fundraiser, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rise in the number of people waiting for homecare services, Eurovision 2026, Best Before: would you keep or get rid of food beyond that date?, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Kindness and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannonvale Wastewater works expected to start this year, a campaign for more sporting facilities in East Cork, the NSPCA on their call for a ban on sulky horses on public roads, horse-drawn carriages in cities, greyhound racing and more, our Citizens Information segment on financial supports for students and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coastal Erosion: why projects to tackle the issue appear to be on hold, a new campaign urging people to get tested for Coeliac disease, Cork writer Danielle McLaughlin on her new book ‘Rituals’ along with her artist friend Siobhán Rea whose illustrations inspired the novel, we look ahead to the 10th incognito Art Sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and APEX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David French on Valerie’s Law, legislation that would prevent someone who had killed their child's other parent from automatically keeping their guardianship rights, the ASTI President on why they are encouraging members to accept new senior cycle proposals, Kathryn Thomas on season two of her podcast, Are We There Yet?, Garda File and Dr Genie the Vet answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hidden toll of childhood asthma on families, Family Carers Ireland, the lack of suitable bus parking means tourists are missing out on Beal na Blath, Wednesday Wisdom: My husband thinks our kids only call when it suits them and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for better wi-fi on the Cork - Dublin train, Bridging the Gap Youghal, a campaign group calling for the establishment of a new type of school for students who otherwise fall between mainstream and special education settings, Imelda May, Duhallow Choral Society celebrate 30 years and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Simon on how the Cork homelessness figures do not capture the scale of the problem, the Jamie Harrington memorial fundraiser, Louise O’Neill on her latest book, ‘What Happened to Madeline Stone’, Safe Food on their Safe2Eat campaign and Orla O’Donovan reviews The Drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for ‘no wait’ toilet cards for people with chronic illnesses, on the anniversary of the disappearance of Fermoy couple Conor and Sheila Dwyer, Patricia chats to journalist Ralph Riegel, the man who has single-handedly restored a Cork cemetery, the heart failure roadshow coming to Cork and our vet Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 information.

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