Cork Today

Hot school meals programme, we look ahead to a busy Jazz weekend, Ann Ingle joins Patricia to chat about her new book; ‘Still here’, Celebrity Traitors and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Whalefall and Animals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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