C103

Concerns over the Defamation Bill, Charles McAllister - Cork's Age Friendly Ambassador, the latest findings from the Tilda study, Ger Harkins on her fundraiser for the Irish Kidney Association - a cause close to her heart, Dottie the missing dog and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on the first televised debate of the presidential election campaign, ahead of World Stoma Day, we chat to Crohn's and Colitis Ireland Chief Operations Officer, Cork woman Victoria Spillane, as Cork businesses warn of the unsustainable cost load in the new year, we chat to CBA President Dave O'Brien, Team Hope's Christmas shoebox appeal: a father of three who received one as a child will chat to Patricia along with Deborah Lowry, chief executive of Team Hope, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The income now needed to buy a home, the latest fundraisers in support of Feile O'Sullivan, shrinkflation, the community run swimming pool and fitness centre in Baltimore, Anneliese Dressel from the Health Hub Store in Ballincollig answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for a cleaning and maintenance programme in all parts of the county, a new report on men's health that has found that many men in Ireland are dying too young of causes that are largely preventable, the Cork Councillor who says drink spiking needs to be taken seriously, East Cork Communities set to peacefully protest to protect prime farmland from solar projects, Mark Malone, our movie reviewer, shares his thoughts on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Nobody 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins on their bill seeking a referendum on reforming the Presidential nomination system, Cork-based charity Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland respond to recent comments by US President Donald Trump, a proposal to place water quality monitoring systems in the River Blackwater, pharmacists are soon to be allowed write prescriptions to treat certain common health conditions, how much is your weekly shop? And Garda File Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Rosenstock will be live in studio, the State purchase of White's Marsh - it's not only notable for its biodiversity but also for its fascinating past, free sanitary products to be offered in public spaces in County Cork, a look ahead to the 50 plus show in Cork this weekend, the Traitors, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rise in youth drinking, new guide on vaping risks launched for secondary schools, campaign to warn students of money mule recruiters, a recruitment specialist warns that Ireland doesn't have enough people to do essential jobs like emptying our bins, bird flu at the Lough and show counsellor Joe Heffernan discusses Al-Anon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinn Fein back Catherine Connolly for the Aras, the Minister with responsibility for special education on school places, Katie Byrne's mom Antoinette Burke after their meeting with the Taoiseach, credit card fraud, JumpAGrade and Anneliese Dressel answers nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Messinger and Gareth O'Callaghan present the finale of 'The Islands' live from Bere Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the government need to do to get children out of poverty in this country, Run for Research, concerns about proposals on modular homes, special advocacy for survivors and Young Farmer of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midleton resident's still worry after Storm Babet, new auto enrolment for pensions to be put in place, the cloth nappy incentive scheme, Cork County Culture Night, the latest on The Traitors Ireland and Peter's Gardening Advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Law Society is warning that the Irish justice system is underfunded, overstretched and in need of reform, families urged to add just one extra dinner together each week to strengthen relationships and improve communication, we chat to a Cork-based psychotherapist who is supporting families in Gaza, Alzheimer's Memory Walks will take place in Cork this Sunday and show Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about Adult Children of Alcoholics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for investment to save post offices, get set for the Presidential election: details on how to check if you're on the register, the lack of wastewater infrastructure is holding back growth, the 50th anniversary of Project Children and Anneliese Dressel answers nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballinadee students left without school bus service, the Peter Robinson Commemoration Week, former Eurovision host, MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchu on RTE's decision not to participate if Israel takes part, Image consultant Lynda di Blasi shares style tips for Autumn, events in Freemount to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of their Community Centre, a new driving test centre for Mitchelstown, walking hurling in Ballygiblin, Mark Malone reviews The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Bad Guys 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips to deal with energy bills, Dogs Trust tell us about their Lead and Learn Academy, concerns over West Cork's ambulance service, Garda File, Vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork TD critical of the move to put a temporary ambulance training college in Haulbowline, wheelie bins in the way! A city Councillor calls for an alternative, Cork County Council officials to review thousands of submissions made about the Cork Kinsale greenway, Ballycotton and Cloyne locals want a better bus service, the Traitors reviewand Peter Dowdall answer gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork city and county councils to resume talks on a joint retail strategy, Basic Income for the Arts - we hear from an artist who has it and one who doesn't, a public appeal to identify a woman whose skeleton was found by an old Cork railway line, Blarney Woollen Mills celebrates 50 years and Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about vaping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Car Rental Council of Ireland about how the proposed EU EV fleet mandate threatens to damage the Irish car rental and tourism industries, LISN To Your Liver campaign that will offer free walk-in liver scans in Cork later this month, a Cork school principal on the impact of the now withdrawn secretaries and caretakers strike, Bantry's Singles Festival, Anneliese from the Health Hub Store shares nutrition advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Cork Today's Friday podcast, Mairead discusses, Government urged to fund a pilot scheme where Meals on Wheels would provide school lunches, A celebratory mood as South Main Street in Bandon reopens following works , A special report to mark Recovery Month, We chat to the We Act campaign on this International, Day of Charity - they've released the findings of a report on trust and understanding in charities and community groups, We hear about the Living Well Programme that supports people with chronic health conditions and finally , Mark Malone reviews The Roses and The Thursday Murder Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Thursdays Cork Today Podcast , A call for the reversal of the amalgamation of a number of garda units in Cork city, Raising teens today - we chat to an expert in the area of contemporary adolescence with Bronagh Starrs, A look ahead to services day in Cork, We hear about the Ballyhoura Growers' Project, Paul Byrne has a report from the Jazz launch and Darragh Toal was at the Raise the Roof press conference and finally Jane Piggot answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Wednesdays podcast Mairead Speaks to Alex Cooney from Cyber Safe Kids on the rise in AI chatbot use among 8-15 year olds, Regina O'Sullivan the Cork regional childline manager of ISPCC Recruitment New Volunteer in Cork, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú calling for a get tough approach on speeding, John O'Biren from Barryroe Co-op celebrate their centenary this weekend, JP McNamara spoke to some of the cast of Home and Away and finally Margaret O'Sullivan on seed libraries - what are they and how do they work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Tuesdays C103 Today Show Mariead speaks to Ger Hyland Irish Road Hauliers whos warns they need find more drivers, Rebecca Cantwell from Met Eirin discusses storm names and the meaning behind them, A protest in Bandon in opposition to the development of a gaming and amusement arcade complex which has been granted planning permission , Paul Byrne meets the Cork Taekwondo twins who bagged gold at the World Championships, Cork woman shares how Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Ireland has helped her and finally Our show counsellor Joe Heffernan will share advice for those navigating the CAO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Mondays C103's Cork Today Podcast with Mairead Twohig, CLLR Oliver Moran discusses speed limits in urban areas, We'll hear about Domestic abuse support information sessions that are available for hair and beauty professionals, the historic high of children in homelessness is damaging childhood, barnardos will be on the show, our monthly citizen information segment focuses on supports to help with the cost of heating your home, we look ahead to Together at the Castle and finally nutritional advice with Anneliese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Fridays Cork Today podast with Mairead Twohig, Dearbhle O'Brien from Drinkaware chats about young people and their drinking habits, Roisín Kelleher career guidance expert on CAO offers, Eileen Lynch on Transport for disability day services, John O'Driscoll gives us the details of the Skibbereen Festival, Becky Kealy Club Stay in Kanturk and finally Órla O'Donovan chats to us about the new series of The Traitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Coming up on Thursdays C103 Today Show with Mairead Twohig, Caroline Leahy talks about Flood Buddies Midleton, Gary Jones of Picker Pals Discussing CAO Offfers Frances Byrne on Early years waiting, Garda John Moynihan of Mallow Garda station with the Garda File, Darragh Toal with some tips for heading off to Electric Picnic, Jane Piggot with the answers to your Pet Questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is August too soon to be heading back to school, Claire Cassidy on the everyday obstacles that can injure visually impaired people, drone testing, reporter Paul Byrne shares a fire safety warning, the Cork woman who won 3 golds and broke a world record at the Transplant games and we hear about the wellbeing and recovery college at IRD Duhallow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Cork Today podcast Maired looks at, what a taskforce could do for Cork city, A new Cork-born website for pet memorials, a new report that highlights Alcohol's Cost to the Workplace an Award-worthy brown bread and finally, Nutrition advice with Anneliese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The potential impact of strike action by school secretaries and caretakers, advice for students and loved ones on Leaving Cert results day, Irish Life Health price hikes, Cork's Improv stars gearing up for their Summer extravaganza, the Irish adventurer who is set to walk Ireland's longest road for Gaza, we hear about Corrin Nature Reserve's Sunflower Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork TD Liam Quaide on the slow progress of moving young people out of nursing homes, Cards for Humanity: The storytelling game launched by GOAL, where do our clothes end up? We chat to Voice Ireland, the Cork-based Special Olympics football team recruiting new players for their senior squad, Jane Piggot answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘persistent stigma' around HIV in Ireland, Conor Arnold, chair of Killavullen Angling Club, on the impact of the fish kill on the River Blackwater, Life with Cork's Paramedics and employment opportunities within the National Ambulance Service particularly in West Cork, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly on why he wants to become President of Ireland, the IFA on why it's unfair to blame farmers for increased food prices, the Toy Library urge families to share and reuse school bags and equipment, the TUI join Patricia to discuss the cost of training to be a teacher, why it takes longer for larger dogs to find their forever home, tributes to former Councillor Timmy Collins, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan discusses Trichotillomania Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parent-led group Bridging the Gap Youghal who are campaigning for a new type of school that bridges the gap for autistic students, Resilience Rebels - a workshop for teenage boys to help them feel stronger, braver and more connected, Cork Friends of the Earth, Paul Kavanagh from McCarthy Insurance Group joins us for Insurance Matters and Anneliese answers nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speech and language therapists feeling heartbroken as large caseloads and staffing issues prevent them offering vital care to children, the closure of private midwife service, Stand for Féile, hear about the work of the Ballynamona Graveyard Group, Cork Rose Nancy Lehane and Mark Malone reviews 'Freakier Friday' and 'War of the Worlds' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of underfunding: lives, traffic and housing plans are at risk over the lack of funding for the N25, a skin cancer survivor shares her story to encourage sun safety, an investigation is underway following the discovery of up to one thousand dead brown trout in the River Blackwater, the Asian hornet captured in Cork and Garda File Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lack of public toilets deterring older people from visiting Cork City centre, Cork TD urges government to tighten up its anti-fraud measures after millions in overpayments were made by social welfare in just five years, we hear about the educational program designed to foster awareness about menstruation and endometriosis in Irish schools, the predicted heatwave and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increase in calls to the Crime Victims Helpline, work begins on Owenacurra rehabilitation unit, the story of a Cork teen transplant recipient, Men's Development Network, Joe Heffernan discusses dyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We disuss the increase in racially motivated attacks against medical staff in Irish healthcare settings, and the stigma surrounding domestic violence against men. Child psychotherapist Eileen Barrett talks school avoidance, and Cape Clear Co-operative tell us about the efforts they are making to keep the island alive. Anneliese returns with her health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking out for student accomodation rental scams, a huge shortage of teachers across the county, and cancer survivors on the battle for the right to be forgotten. Paul Byrne looks ahead to the All Ireland Senior Camogie Final, and movie reviewer Mark talks to us about Naked Gun and The Ballad of Wallis Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly on the latest Back to School Costs survey, documentary maker Fiona McGarry on the kidnapping of Gena Heraty in Haiti, and Chris Heinhold from West Cork for Palestine on their upcoming fundraiser. Patricia also chats to recovering addict Antoinette Foley and photographer James Mahon on their inspiring story, and Jane Piggot answers your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Cork Councillor Finbarr Harrington tells us about the Stand4Féile fundraiser, we discuss the rise in AI cheating in school exams with ASTI President Pádraig Curley, and Patricia chats to Proinsias O'Tuama of Clean Coasts about the effect micro-plastics have on our health. Jamie Murphy from the Michael Collins House Museum talks to us about new letters on display on the museum, and Peter Dowdall answers your gardening questions. Stand4Féile GoFundMe link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-for-feile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Uisce Éireanns decision to impose a hosepipe ban amid leakage issues in Cork, the rising cost of health insurance, the need for more women in sport, a rural pub celebrating 100 years in operation, and the Coeliac disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why it is so important to plan your journey home ahead of drinking alcohol this Bank Holiday weekend with DrinkAware CEO Dearbhla O'Brien, while Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel gives us the forecast. We also chat to the farmer who is walking 550km to raise awareness for mental health within the agricultural community, and find out about a new sunflower picking charity initiative in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HHC has been banned, but what do we need to look out for next? Patricia chats to Cllr Mick Finn about this, as well as a terrible case of fly tipping with JJ Hurley from the Kinsale Observer. Asthma Society of Ireland make their plea ahead of Budget 2026, Garda James Masters gives us the weekly Garda File, and Jane Piggot gives us her pet advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the recent listeria outbreak with a food safety expert, Cork Against Human Trafficking tell us about their event, Jake Carter joins us in studio, we chat to the two women swimming 98 beaches for charity, and Peter Dowdall returns with his gardening tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We discuss the need for traffic mirrors at busy junctions, the latest Cork property prices, what young people are struggling with mentally, a new walks and trails bucket list in Cork, and chat to our resident counsellor Joe Heffernan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's new age-check system for video-sharing platforms, the Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others festival in Cork, Ireland had the second most expensive food prices in the Eurozone last year, Tour de Munster founder Paul Sheridan and we head to the movies with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incoming ban on the industrial fishing of sprat in inshore waters, the coarse angling world championship in Cork, the EPA says there's an urgent need for mandatory registration of private drinking water supplies, 1,000 extras are wanted for a West Cork film shoot and our resident vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eviction of 400 Ukrainians from Youghal, people forced to give up their dog to get a home, we hear about pregnancy loss workshops starting in Cork this weekend, the bicycle scheme pilot that could be rolled out in Cork county and the author of a new book about the Peter Robinson Settlers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Road Haulage Association accuse the RSA of “massaging” driver testing figures, caution urged as online searches to get a dog spike in July, the closure of Doneraile Post Office, casting call out for ‘Gogglebox Ireland', our show counsellor Joe Heffernan has tips on how to get a good nights sleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.