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Patricia Messenger presents Cork Today, discussing current affairs in Cork and beyond, every weekday from 10am to 1pm.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 44 min
CorkToday 25th September 2026
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.
Thursday · 1 hr 40 min
CorkToday 24th September 2026
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.
Wednesday · 1 hr 46 min
CorkToday 23rd September 2026
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.
Tuesday · 1 hr 51 min
CorkToday 22nd September 2026
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.
Monday · 1 hr 49 min
CorkToday 21st September 2026
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.
September 18 · 1 hr 53 min
CorkToday 18th September 2026
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.
September 17 · 1 hr 52 min
CorkToday 17th September 2026
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.
September 16 · 1 hr 49 min
CorkToday 16th September 2026
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.
September 15 · 1 hr 54 min
CorkToday 15th September 2026
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.
September 14 · 1 hr 56 min
CorkToday 14th September 2026
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.
September 11 · 1 hr 50 min
CorkToday 11th September 2026
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.
September 10 · 1 hr 52 min
CorkToday 10th September 2026
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.
September 9 · 1 hr 49 min
CorkToday 9th September 2026
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.
September 8 · 1 hr 56 min
CorkToday 8th September 2026
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.
September 7 · 2 hr 1 min
CorkToday 7th September 2026
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.
September 4 · 1 hr 50 min
CorkToday 4th September 2026
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.
September 3 · 1 hr 50 min
CorkToday 3rd September 2026
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.
September 2 · 1 hr 55 min
CorkToday 2nd September 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 1 · 1 hr 56 min
CorkToday 1st September 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 31 · 1 hr 57 min
CorkToday 31st August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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