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EPA finds almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, Wednesday Wisdom: he thumbs-up emoji - yay or nay?, Cabinet hears plans aimed at tackling puppy farms, a new support programme for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and Peter Dowdall answers your garden questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The childminder exodus, tips on improving the energy efficiency of your house ahead of an event in Bantry this week, Knockraha's Amy Coomey joined us on World IBD day to share what it's like living with Crohn's disease, our Insurance Matters segment on the importance of the service provided by a broker and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on what we can do when we are anxious but can find no immediate / direct cause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips and advice for car rental as we approach the summer holiday season, Bríd Broderick on finding employment with an intellectual disability, Finola Cassidy from the Irish Thalidomide Association, Paraic Horkan ahead of the Mallow Home & Garden Festival, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of childcare is like a second mortgage, Mick Moran on the Irish Internet Hotline's annual report for 2025, Eurovision with Johnny O'Mahony, we look ahead to Ras Tailteann and movie review with Mark Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to develop the Barryroe oil and gas field, plans submitted for an arts venue and education hub in Bantry, we hear about an event hosted by Before We Die for carers and supporters of people with intellectual disabilities, artist Mary Galvin tells us about her new exhibition and vet Dr Genie answes your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publican Michael O'Donovan on the ‘real concern' about the increasing cost of doing business, why there's a decline in the number of overseas holiday bookings, on Wednesday Wisdom: kids at weddings - yes or no?, we focus on Skibbereen Geriatric Society as they prepare for a big fundraiser, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rise in the number of people waiting for homecare services, Eurovision 2026, Best Before: would you keep or get rid of food beyond that date?, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Kindness and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannonvale Wastewater works expected to start this year, a campaign for more sporting facilities in East Cork, the NSPCA on their call for a ban on sulky horses on public roads, horse-drawn carriages in cities, greyhound racing and more, our Citizens Information segment on financial supports for students and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coastal Erosion: why projects to tackle the issue appear to be on hold, a new campaign urging people to get tested for Coeliac disease, Cork writer Danielle McLaughlin on her new book ‘Rituals' along with her artist friend Siobhán Rea whose illustrations inspired the novel, we look ahead to the 10th incognito Art Sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation, Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and APEX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David French on Valerie's Law, legislation that would prevent someone who had killed their child's other parent from automatically keeping their guardianship rights, the ASTI President on why they are encouraging members to accept new senior cycle proposals, Kathryn Thomas on season two of her podcast, Are We There Yet?, Garda File and Dr Genie the Vet answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hidden toll of childhood asthma on families, Family Carers Ireland, the lack of suitable bus parking means tourists are missing out on Beal na Blath, Wednesday Wisdom: My husband thinks our kids only call when it suits them and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for better wi-fi on the Cork - Dublin train, Bridging the Gap Youghal, a campaign group calling for the establishment of a new type of school for students who otherwise fall between mainstream and special education settings, Imelda May, Duhallow Choral Society celebrate 30 years and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Simon on how the Cork homelessness figures do not capture the scale of the problem, the Jamie Harrington memorial fundraiser, Louise O'Neill on her latest book, ‘What Happened to Madeline Stone', Safe Food on their Safe2Eat campaign and Orla O'Donovan reviews The Drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for ‘no wait' toilet cards for people with chronic illnesses, on the anniversary of the disappearance of Fermoy couple Conor and Sheila Dwyer, Patricia chats to journalist Ralph Riegel, the man who has single-handedly restored a Cork cemetery, the heart failure roadshow coming to Cork and our vet Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthritis Ireland call for more support for people living with the condition, senior cycle reform, Darkness Into Light, Wednesday Wisdom: afraid to tell my boss that I'm pregnant and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Education Minister Michael Moynihan on school places and funding, who was Charleville native Eliza Lynch, the ‘Queen of Paraguay'?, the latest on the Cork Events Centre, the illegible war memorial in Fermoy, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan will focus on goal setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol Action Ireland want a yearly roadside breath test target, a new national campaign to help retailers take the final step in fully removing banned single use plastics, vape and nicotine pouch use among young people on the rise, how will new laws around the sale of such products be enforced?, why Cork city should introduce a takeaway cup scheme and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are toll-dodgers a reason for heavy traffic in Fermoy? Reaction to Leo's apology for his rural Ireland comments. We chat to an SVP volunteer as the charity calls for more people to give a few hours of their week to support those in need. Cork Community Pride 2026. Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Michael and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for proposed exemptions for garden homes to be halted until a full review of license arrangements is completed and basic protections for occupants are put in place, the Cork mother doing a unique challenge to support the hospital which spotted a life-threatening condition in her twin boys, why some are facing barriers in accessing the free contraception scheme, pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rise in the number of unaccompanied learner drivers caught by gardai in Cork county, the now-retired Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Paul Colton, a new textiles reuse & recycling map and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland leader, Cork South West TD Michael Collins following the party's national conference, Damien Long on big future plans for West Cork Connect, Adi Roche on the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl, Insurance Matters with Paul Kavanagh from MIG: the call for a new system to help reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on Irish roads and Ailín Kennedy and Mike McGrath-Bryan chat about their book; ‘Have I Got Your Attention?', a practical and deeply relatable guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should influencers be banned from advertising junk food?, we look ahead to Cork World Book Fest, why too many children are leaving primary school without ever having had a dental screening, we reflect on the Mallow race track landing in 1983 and a second aviation event - this time in 1985 - when Mallow native Mick Dalton successfully landed an Aer Lingus flight he was captaining after it encountered a flock of black-headed gulls, suffered a bird strike and an uncontained engine failure and a partial detachment of the left-side engine and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘silent crisis' of mortgage arrears with a growing number of those affected aged between 60 and 75, Cork's Lifelong Learning Festival, West Cork's Sam Simpson shares his experiences after returning from the West Bank, 50 years on, we reflect on the record-breaking Mallow Ten and movie review with Mark Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips to saving money on groceries, the huge increase in calls to Childline over Easter, Long Covid, the impact of illegal dumping and Gene the vet answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus McGrath on the Help to Buy Scheme. Gemma Coffey ahead of her Three Peaks Challenge. James Sexton on unfair inheritance tax. Jim O Sullivan on the O Sullivan Clan Gathering. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger Hyland from the Irish Road Hauliers. Marian Hennessy on the ‘Job Shadow Day' with Ability@Work. Dr Caitriona Kieran on illegal dermal fillers. Cllr Patrick Mulcahy discusses the Alms Houses in Youghal. Jonathan O Grady, Director of SMA Ireland on the newborn heelprick test for SMA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CCPC on their consumer helpline report which shows that faulty goods and services topped the list of concerns in 2025. Cancer Connect on how the fuel crisis is impacting their service. The work of Cork Stroke Support. Our Citizens Information segment will focus on Rights & Responsibilities for Private Rented Tenants. Nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel protest, property prices in Cork have risen by €35,000 in the last year, drinking habits: 55% of adults now say they are most likely to have a tipple at home, moving from social and public occasions to more private, Cork man Brendan Looney on his Bowel Cancer diagnosis and why early detection and screening are so important, would an Australian-style vape ban work here? and on Movie Review, Mark shares his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Avatar: Fire and Ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel protests, the scourge of illegal dumping, the Year of Care campaign, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new survey by AsIAm showing that Autism misinformation is growing despite increased awareness, Wednesday Wisdom: the heartbroken mother whose only son wants to emigrate, hospital parking charges, the vacant above the shop grant, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel protest, covid evaluations, a new addiction recovery service in Mallow, Andrew Healy on his prostate cancer journey ahead of his fundraiser for CUH, plans to mark the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy and show counsellor Joe Heffernan on sleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Buttimer TD will join us to discuss enhancements to Local Area Hackney, where they plan to improve local transport. Ireland Weather expert Alan O Reilly will warn us about the upcoming weather over the Easter break. President of ITAA, Tom Randles will discuss the effect rising fuel prices will have on our holidays, specifically plane fares. Eoghan O Grady will tell us what to expect from the Racing Home for Easter Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork school pleading for the approval of an expansion because they have to use a disabled toilet as a special-education resource space. Advice to homeowners to check for wasps as spring cleaning season begins. A certificate of loss for women who had an early miscarriage could be available within a year. Newly added digitised burial records from Cork graveyards. Pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Fox on the new Garda Schools Programme lesson dedicated to Coco's Law, Wednesday Wisdom: blowing your nose in public - is it an ick?, farmers forced to sell cattle to pay drug debts and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of postal delays, a lack of critical water infrastructure in Kiskeam, the Irish Wheelchair Association's ‘Access - It's no joke' campaign, the importance of a good fitting bra, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Problem Gambling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Line on the spike in calls - with loneliness one of the reasons why people get in touch, Rainbows, a new service at Le Cheile to support children and young people experiencing grief due to bereavement, parental separation or family breakdown, Phil Coulter and Ceoladh Sheahan ahead of The Dubliners Encore, egg-citing ideas with Clean Coasts for the Easter holidays and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time to scrap the clock change after this weekend's ‘spring forward', we look at new research from the Health Insurance Authority showing 70% have never changed their health insurance provider, why tickets for the hurling league final won't all go on general sale, this weekend's Cork Easter Egg motorcycle run, body painting jams, and movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blister pack fees of €50 could come in as early as next week, a call for urgent action to tackle the Warmer Homes Scheme backlog, why has the number of dog licences issued in Cork county dwindled?, Garda File, pet advice and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should period products be provided for free in secondary schools?, switching deals for energy customers disappearing due to Iran war, Wednesday Wisdom: The wife who doesn't want to take her new husband's surname, gardening with Peter Dowdall and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communities consider protests over unsafe junctions on the N20, Tidy Towns volunteers in Douglas remove antisemetic graffiti from trail signs, we reflect on Brain Awareness Week, Kaleb Cooper ahead of his show at the Everyman where he will talk about his ideas that have helped him rise above the challenges that face farmers today, Counsellor Joe Heffernan will discuss getting older Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Right to be forgotten': Cancer survivors to face shorter wait to access mortgage protection insurance, Social Prescribing: what is it and how does it work?, a call for an urgent review of the senior alert scheme, the Whale and Dolphin Group roadshow visiting Cork soon and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rising fuel prices: how will the Government respond?, Sheila chats to Patricia to highlight what life is like for her kids Josh and Erin who both live with multiple severe food allergies, on Daffodil Day: Cork woman Megan Dalton Rafferty shares her cancer story and highlights the support of the Irish Cancer Society, find out how you can support Danny's fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Centre Cork and movies: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on ‘Project Hail Mary' and ‘Mercy' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should fly-tippers get penalty points?, vapes believed to be largely to blame for fires in bin lorries and waste sorting centres, anger among residents in unfinished estates who are paying property tax but getting nothing in return, the importance of Daffodil Day and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the incoming relaxed planning rules mean for rural housing, Wednesday Wisdom: the 28 year old back at home feeling like he's being treated as a teen, West Cork Sudbury School on their way of learning, gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at new research that highlights the long-term mental health implications for residents in communities affected by flooding, Cork's e-bike library, C103's Nick Richards shares memories of Radio Caroline ahead of his return, the countdown to St Patrick's Day and nutrition advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of lengthy repairs to damaged phone lines, ‘Our Farm at Bushy Park', mum-isms: do you find yourself saying to your kids what your mum used to say to you?, Stand 4 Feile: Jersey Day, the Cork St Patrick's Festival and Movies with Mark: This week it's The Bride and War Machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork traffic, the campaign for a new city library, complaints about the quality of hot school meals, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most bashed bridge in the country: Cllr Michael Hegarty on the Bailick bridge in Midleton and why it needs to be addressed, on Wednesday Wisdom: The Mother of Bride who wants all the neighbours at the wedding, the new online archive of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh commentaries to help unlock memories of dementia patients, Cork Sugarcraft Association on taking part in this year's Cork St Patrick's Day parade and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for a mandatory pump watch system to allow people check diesel and petrol prices, tackling dereliction in Mallow, Actress and Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, Mallow woman Regina Glynn ahead of a cycle for the Irish Hospice Foundation and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on Trichotillomania Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Cork Beacon on the surge in women being tracked by their ex or current partners using hidden devices, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with Spring style advice, our monthly insurance matters segment with Paul Kavanagh from MIG and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to International Women's Day, the Cycle of Female Health - a free event focused on menopause care, gynaecology services and more, Cork singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy live in-studio and movie reviewer Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Scream 7 and H is for Hawk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.