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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 50 min
CorkToday 28th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 1 hr 51 min
CorkToday 27th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday · 1 hr 55 min
CorkToday 26th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday · 1 hr 52 min
CorkToday 25th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday · 1 hr 55 min
CorkToday 24th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 21 · 1 hr 56 min
CorkToday 21st August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20 · 1 hr 53 min
CorkToday 20th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 1 hr 52 min
CorkToday 19th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 18 · 2 hr
CorkToday 18th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17 · 1 hr 57 min
CorkToday 17th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 1 hr 57 min
CorkToday 14th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 13 · 1 hr 57 min
CorkToday 13th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 12 · 1 hr 56 min
Cork Today 12th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 11 · 1 hr 50 min
CorkToday 11th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10 · 2 hr
CorkToday 10th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 7 · 2 hr 3 min
CorkToday 7th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 6 · 1 hr 58 min
CorkToday 6th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 5 · 1 hr 55 min
CorkToday 5th August 2026
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 4 · 1 hr 48 min
CorkToday 4th August 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 31 · 1 hr 55 min
CorkToday 31st July 2026
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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