Cork Today

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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Special Education Minister Michael Moynihan on school places and funding, who was Charleville native Eliza Lynch, the ‘Queen of Paraguay’?, the latest on the Cork Events Centre, the illegible war memorial in Fermoy, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan will focus on goal setting

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Alcohol Action Ireland want a yearly roadside breath test target, a new national campaign to help retailers take the final step in fully removing banned single use plastics, vape and nicotine pouch use among young people on the rise, how will new laws around the sale of such products be enforced?, why Cork city should introduce a takeaway cup scheme and nutritional advice with Anneliese 

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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 Michaeland Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

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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

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A rise in the number of unaccompanied learner drivers caught by gardai in Cork county, the now-retired Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Paul Colton, a new textiles reuse & recycling map and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall

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Independent Ireland leader, Cork South West TD Michael Collins following the party’s national conference, Damien Long on big future plans for West Cork Connect, Adi Roche on the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl, Insurance Matters with Paul Kavanagh from MIG: the call for a new system to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads and Ailín Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan chat about their book; ‘Have I Got Your Attention?’, a practical and deeply relatable guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland

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Should influencers be banned from advertising junk food?, we look ahead to Cork World Book Fest, why too many children are leaving primary school without ever having had a dental screening, we reflect on the Mallow race track landing in 1983 and a second aviation event - this time in 1985 - when Mallow native Mick Dalton successfully landed an Aer Lingus flight he was captaining after it encountered a flock of black-headed gulls, suffered a bird strike and an uncontained engine failure and a partial detachment of the left-side engine and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions

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The ‘silent crisis’ of mortgage arrears with a growing number of those affected aged between 60 and 75, Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival, West Cork’s Sam Simpson shares his experiences after returning from the West Bank, 50 years on, we reflect on the record-breaking Mallow Ten and movie review with Mark Malone

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Tips to saving money on groceries, the huge increase in calls to Childline over Easter, Long Covid, the impact of illegal dumping and Gene the vet answers your pet questions

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Seamus McGrath on the Help to Buy Scheme. Gemma Coffey ahead of her Three Peaks Challenge. James Sexton on unfair inheritance tax. Jim O Sullivan on the O Sullivan Clan Gathering. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions.

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Ger Hyland from the Irish Road Hauliers. Marian Hennessy on the ‘Job Shadow Day’ with Ability@Work. Dr Caitriona Kieran on illegal dermal fillers. Cllr Patrick Mulcahy discusses the Alms Houses in Youghal. Jonathan O Grady, Director of SMA Ireland on the newborn heelprick test for SMA.

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The CCPC on their consumer helpline report which shows that faulty goods and services topped the list of concerns in 2025. Cancer Connect on how the fuel crisis is impacting their service. The work of Cork Stroke Support. Our Citizens Information segment will focus on Rights & Responsibilities for Private Rented Tenants. Nutritional advice with Anneliese

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Fuel protest, property prices in Cork have risen by €35,000 in the last year, drinking habits: 55% of adults now say they are most likely to have a tipple at home, moving from social and public occasions to more private, Cork man Brendan Looney on his Bowel Cancer diagnosis and why early detection and screening are so important, would an Australian-style vape ban work here? and on Movie Review, Mark shares his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Avatar: Fire and Ash

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Fuel protests, the scourge of illegal dumping, the Year of Care campaign, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie

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A new survey by AsIAm showing that Autism misinformation is growing despite increased awareness, Wednesday Wisdom: the heartbroken mother whose only son wants to emigrate, hospital parking charges, the vacant above the shop grant, gardening with Peter Dowdall

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Fuel protest, covid evaluations, a new addiction recovery service in Mallow, Andrew Healy on his prostate cancer journey ahead of his fundraiser for CUH, plans to mark the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy and show counsellor Joe Heffernan on sleep

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Jerry Buttimer TD will join us to discuss enhancements to Local Area Hackney, where they plan to improve local transport. Ireland Weather expert Alan O Reilly will warn us about the upcoming weather over the Easter break. President of ITAA, Tom Randles will discuss the effect rising fuel prices will have on our holidays, specifically plane fares. Eoghan O Grady will tell us what to expect from the Racing Home for Easter Festival.

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The Cork school pleading for the approval of an expansion because they have to use a disabled toilet as a special-education resource space. Advice to homeowners to check for wasps as spring cleaning season begins. A certificate of loss for women who had an early miscarriage could be available within a year. Newly added digitised burial records from Cork graveyards. Pet advice with Dr Genie

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Jackie Fox on the new Garda Schools Programme lesson dedicated to Coco’s Law, Wednesday Wisdom: blowing your nose in public - is it an ick?, farmers forced to sell cattle to pay drug debts and gardening with Peter Dowdall

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The impact of postal delays, a lack of critical water infrastructure in Kiskeam, the Irish Wheelchair Association’s ‘Access - It’s no joke’ campaign, the importance of a good fitting bra, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Problem Gambling

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Senior Line on the spike in calls - with loneliness one of the reasons why people get in touch, Rainbows, a new service at Le Cheile to support children and young people experiencing grief due to bereavement, parental separation or family breakdown, Phil Coulter and Ceoladh Sheahan ahead of The Dubliners Encore, egg-citing ideas with Clean Coasts for the Easter holidays and nutrition advice with Anneliese

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Is it time to scrap the clock change after this weekend’s ‘spring forward’, we look at new research from the Health Insurance Authority showing 70% have never changed their health insurance provider, why tickets for the hurling league final won’t all go on general sale, this weekend’s Cork Easter Egg motorcycle run, body painting jams, and movies with Mark

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Blister pack fees of €50 could come in as early as next week, a call for urgent action to tackle the Warmer Homes Scheme backlog, why has the number of dog licences issued in Cork county dwindled?, Garda File, pet advice and more

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Should period products be provided for free in secondary schools?, switching deals for energy customers disappearing due to Iran war, Wednesday Wisdom: The wife who doesn’t want to take her new husband’s surname, gardening with Peter Dowdall and more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cork traffic, the campaign for a new city library, complaints about the quality of hot school meals, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie

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

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

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West Cork Beacon on the surge in women being tracked by their ex or current partners using hidden devices, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with Spring style advice, our monthly insurance matters segment with Paul Kavanagh from MIG and nutritional advice with Anneliese

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Neighbours falling out over parking as adult children live at home for longer, the Social Democrats’ call for a new approach to tackle the GP shortage crisis, a fundraising campaign for a Cork dad seriously injured at work, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie

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

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

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

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