Cork Today

Killeagh-based Fr Tim Hazelwood on why he’s calling for women priests, encouraging us to support charity shops, how local communities can help protect Ireland’s seabirds, we get ready for World Kindness Day with Glenville’s John Sweeney who started a buy a coffee for a stranger idea and who now gives strangers money and trusts them to do something generous with it and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Camogie star Saoirse McCarthy on being a Movember Ahead of the Game facilitator, a call for action on vape shops ‘congregating’ in towns across Cork and Kerry, on Wednesday Wisdom: I’m sick thinking about cooking Christmas dinner, underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan on his experience diving alongside sharks and Peter Dowdall answers your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A suggestion to capture deer and take them to Doneraile Park, Finola Cassidy from the Irish Thalidomide Association on the Tanaiste saying he would like a state apology to be delivered this year, the Irish Guide Dogs on their free disability inclusion training for employers, we mark Irish Design Week 2026 and nutritionist and wellness coach Lorna O’Regan on why sitting is the new smoking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laurna Quirke on the Tell Me My Breast Density campaign, a call for a change to the living above the shop grant, Paul Kavanagh from MIG on being winter ready, The Irish Mini Crossword and Anneliese Dressel answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Dennehy chats about her book ‘The Comeback’, advice for first time buyers - with research highlighting the struggle to save for a deposit, we mark Adult Safeguarding Day, Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Wicker and The Death of Robin Hood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the voluntary contribution feel voluntary? despite a vote to make it a protected structure by Cork City Council, demolition and conservation plans for the old Cork Prison have been approved by the justice minister, Fermoy Musical Society getting ready to raise the curtain on the Broadway classic: Hello, Dolly!, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study shows that some new parents struggle to sleep due to anxiety surrounding the wellbeing of their baby, a new toolkit for Fine Gael councillors to support them to campaign safely, we hear about plans for a dedicated Lusitania museum, On Wednesday Wisdom: Will people think I’m mean if I don’t spend big on Christmas presents? and Peter Dowdall answers your gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

County Mayor Cllr Bernard Moynihan on issues with Uisce Eireann and also the campaign calling for a Stem Cell Lab in Cork, workers in Cork are not taking their full holiday entitlement, Eamonn Walsh joins Patricia live in studio ahead of his homecoming tour this winter, a new guide to Irish Civil Birth Registrations and Joe Heffernan discusses job burnout and coping with work stress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The call for video doorbells to be added to the Senior Alert Scheme. The Gum Litter Taskforce’s ‘BIN IT’ Roadshow is coming to schools in Cork. Movember’s ‘Make A Growmitment’ Campaign. Anne O Donovan discusses supports for farmers & the self employed. Anneliese answers all your nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Buttimer on Our Rural Futures Policy, with a vision for rural Ireland. 8 in 10 parents would suggest their kids get a STEM job, even with the rapid rise of AI. Cllr Peter O Donoghue on the calls for the M8 Toll to be removed. Traitors Review. Mark Malone reviews : Shaun The Sheep ; The Beast of Mossy Bottom, and the newly released: The Dog Stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threshold has rebranded its Accessing House Unit, we’ll hear what this means and how homelessness in Cork is changing. We’ll hear more about the 5 books that could save your life. Spacefest 2026 takes place in Cork from November 7th, aiming to explore humanity’s place amongst the stars. Dr Genie, The Veterinary Osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Vape Shop premises are within 500 metres of Cork Schools. Cllr Peter Horgan calls for an immediate clampdown. Hygiene Hub’s ‘ItsInTheBag’ Christmas Campaign aims to tackle hygiene poverty. Cork County Council members are sounding the alarm over dangerous overhanging trees and unmaintained roadside branches across West Cork. The Women & Agriculture Conference 2026 takes place this coming Thursday. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rare Diseases Ireland on their new survey designed specifically by and for the rare disease community. An Post’s appeal to pet owners after reporting an increase in animal attacks on staff. We look ahead to the Cork and Kerry Food Festival. Nutritionist and wellness coach Lorna O’Regan on sleep, stress and the invisible side of health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

There are calls to abolish GP Charges on medical forms. Cork Feis Maitiu is calling for volunteers for their centenary celebrations next year. St Angela’s College have launched the ‘Pledge a Heart Test’ campaign in memory of Ellen Cassidy. Orla O Donovan joins Mairead to review The Traitors Finale. Mark’s Movie Review where he looks at Acme vs Coyote, and a movie titled ‘Idiots’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnardo's waiting list is up 31% from last year, with over 3000 children and families seeking help. A Cork School’s venture with an ice cream truck to give students real business experience. 3 in 4 people support age restrictions on energy drink sales according to new research conducted by SafeFood. Garda File with Garda Frances Murphy from Bandon Garda Station. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork County Council have decided not to ban open flames in public during exceptionally hot weather. Bernice Kavanagh has raised nearly 50,000 euro for Marymount University Hospital through coffee mornings. There are calls to build columbarium walls in Cork, for our lost loved ones. There’s a plea to bring Fleadh Cheoil to Cork next year. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls for Budget 2027 to protect access to pharmacies in the communities with the greatest health needs. The Dept Of Transport have decided to not expand the Safe Route to School Programme. Outrage over the delay in the Midleton to Youghal greenway. And a survey to improve visitors experience in Youghal. The first Irish Language Festival is coming up in Ballydehob from 2nd - 4th October. Joe Heffernan discusses self harm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45% of older people aren’t using their home heating because they simply can’t afford it with the cost of living. The HSE has announced that Unit 1 at St Stephen’s Hospital will close. We’ll hear from a family affected by this. Charleville Community Forum are calling for the Charleville Relief Road to be fast-tracked. 15,000 pairs of Meta AI Glasses have been donated to Vision Ireland to give to those who are visually impaired/blind. Anneliese answers all of your nutritional questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increase in debris falling out of trucks in Cobh, which is causing serious dangers for road users. New research shows a gap in awareness for all types of gynaecological cancer. Cork City Councillors are calling to ban the general sale of scrambler bikes to the public. Orla O Donovan will join Mairead for their Traitors Update. Mark Malone’s Movie Review where he will discuss Practical Magic 2 and The Runner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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