Cork Today

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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