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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 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.
Tuesday · 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.
Monday · 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.
Friday · 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.
August 28 · 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.
August 27 · 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.
August 26 · 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.
August 25 · 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.
August 24 · 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.

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