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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.

Hauliers call for temporary supports as they expect diesel prices to surpass €2 a litre, concern over the refusal to offer newly-qualified paramedics permanent contracts, Kinsale's Dock beach to get a one-way road system to allow emergency vehicle access, Ireland's Baby Bank Drive & Drop appeal ahead of Mother's Day and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork ref stuck in Dubai, the Ireland South MEP who believes Irish Rail needs to do better on customer service, Wednesday Wisdom - this week a listener is looking for advice on how to deal with their loud neighbours, Chime, the national charity for the Deaf, on the cost of hearing aids and the thousands of kids on the waiting list for a hearing loss assessment, the IFA ends its protest at Bord Bia, our weekly Lent check-in and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's first Police Ombudsman, Emily Logan, the Irish Travel Agents Association with advice for anyone thinking of travelling to the Middle East, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan shares a quick guide to challenging negative thoughts, a new initiative to protect marine wildlife in the south west and the upcoming closure of St Augustine's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for hundreds more special education school places, the latest on the End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax campaign, former Miss Ireland Lynda Duffy joins Patricia to chat about her recovery from her 22-year long eating disorder, our monthly Citizens' Information slot focuses on supports for people experiencing domestic violence and nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New rent rules, shock after planning permission granted for apartments at Bessborough, Irish Guide Dogs announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Cork St Patrick's Day Parade, a proposal from a Cork mom that focuses on inclusion and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Crime 101 and Song Sung Blue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neighbours falling out over parking as adult children live at home for longer, the Social Democrats' call for a new approach to tackle the GP shortage crisis, a fundraising campaign for a Cork dad seriously injured at work, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government U-Turn: Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan on the extra funding for SNA's, Wednesday Wisdom: The aunt who wants a family dinner celebration to be child-free, the ‘Bord Bia five', a new documentary coming to TG4 that tells the forgotten history of the Blue Blouse, our Lent check-in and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork TD calling for petrol bomb attacks on homes to be treated as attempted murder, single housing applicants could be asked to live with others on the housing list, the Cork PhD researcher devoting his work to tackling inherited cardiac conditions, SNA cuts protest to go on, and two parents touring a play about raising autistic children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disability coalition to protest over government refusal to introduce emergency winter payment, the Toy Library's upcoming sensory swap and play events, Feileacain: Support for those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy, should it be mandatory for schools to teach the national anthem? and nutrition with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty Morrissey, why you should think about moving your savings, the CCPC's call on Government to open up the Irish taxi market, we look ahead to Ireland Reads Day and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Wuthering Heights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Senator Laura Harmon on Labour's Bill to amend injury leave for those working in school communities, Dogs Trust on the surge in owners who no longer have enough time for their dog, Gardai vote to take industrial action during St Patrick's Day celebrations, the popularity of civil weddings and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Shortt, where the roads funding is going in Cork, a call for a national screening programme for prostate cancer, Wednesday Wisdom, Lent - what we're committing to giving up and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaping and cigarettes included in updated Confirmation pledge, concern over SNA cuts in schools, Pancake Tuesday, Carrigaline's Aisling Claffey Healion on being named the Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on self-esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern over the lack of properties for thousands of people reliant on HAP, Cancer Connect, relationship expert Carmel Wynne on her new book ‘Get Real', Insurance Matters with Paul Kavanagh, nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to extend the waiver that covers the cost of the development contribution levy for one-off and self-build houses, the Waterford organisation promoting the safe use of e-scooters and e-bikes, we mark Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness month with Tracey whose daughter Harper has Mosaic Down Syndrome, Dear Stranger: Streetwriter Jay Ventress on his writing project and his recent visit to Cork, World Radio Day and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Send Help and Zootropolis 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spike in chats about housing problems and loneliness on Spunout's Text About It service, sea lettuce, women and children trapped between abuse and homelessness, Garda File, pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concerns over rent reforms, Wednesday wisdom - our thoughts on your dilemma concerning a family will, Paediatric Consultant Dr Niamh Lynch on her new book ‘Should I Be Worried?', Schoolovision and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former teacher, Cork TD Eoghan Kenny, who lives with epilepsy, on a new bill to be introduced in the Dail that aims to strengthen school responses to medical emergencies, Castletownroche native Mark Condren on his recent AIB Press Photographer of the Year win, Mick Moran from Hotline.ie on Safer Internet Day, a special fundraising Valentines Dance in Conna this weekend and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on hit-and-run OCD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to make the shingles vaccine free for everyone over the age of 65, the Clonakilty Bereavement Group, the need for the heel prick test in Ireland to screen for more conditions, our monthly Citizens Information slot focuses on Practical Matters for People who are Bereaved, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rise in demand for Ireland's Baby Bank in Cork, a call to remove tips from the tax net, the signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer: Cork woman Linda O'Riordan McCarthy shares her story, the success of community gardens in Cork city, the magic of letter writing and movie review with Mark Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A plea not to cut the number of Special Needs Assistants, the new Community First Responder Group in Bandon, secondary schools struggling to fill teaching posts in core subjects, the Famine artefact that has found its way home to Skibbereen, our Vet Dr Genie answers your pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Wednesday Wisdom, Irish Dance classes for adult beginners, Alan O'Reilly Carlow Weather on Met Eireann's new radars, Senator Nicole Ryan on her brother Alex's anniversary and her warning on the availability of synthetic drugs and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.