C103

Karen Kiernan on single parents and their access to third level education, Barry Holland updates us on Cork Airports Winter flights and their 3 millionth passenger of 2025, Paddy Comyn discusses electric vehicles, we hear about the Cork/Kerry Food Festival, Charley Breen joins us from the Vegan Society of Ireland, Jane answers all your pet questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audrey Buckley on the issue of pets being abandoned due to housing waiting lists, Victoria McCormack tells us the impacts of remote working, Pat Buckley explains the return of examination fee, we're joined by a member of the Be Active Be Well Programme, Caroline Hennessy speaks about the upcoming Cork/Kerry Food Festival, and the same as every Wednesday, Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reactions to the presidential election, Guidance Councillor Roisin Kelleher advises us on apprenticeships, We're joined by the operations director of iwish Sharon Lombard to discuss access to stem subjects, Ken O Flynn calls for funding help for Fota Wildlife Park with the issues they're facing. and Louise Firth tells us all about the Living Sea Wall in Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Ryan on the increasing number of breast cancer diagnosis in younger people, Safety advice about buying our Halloweeen costumes, Calls for more monuments in Cork City, the weekly Traitors review and the movie review with Mark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traffic trouble: how can crashes and breakdowns be cleared to reduce congestion in Cork city and suburbs. We hear about a new online programme to help people with ADHD improve time management. Spotting the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and teens. Garda File with Sgt. John Horgan,. And… we look ahead to the Cork Jazz Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of the final televised Presidential debate, sustainable menstruation: breaking the period taboo and understanding the environmental impact of single-use plastic-based menstrual products, online shopping scams - what to watch out for, dating trends: Munster is the number one region where daters are attracted to a partner who doesn't waste food and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The money doctor John Lowe on pension auto-enrolment, become a volunteer with SVP in Cork, why a reusable cup scheme should be in place for big events in Cork, Beara's Mark Harrington and his sister Claire ahead of Mark's charity head shave for a cause very close to their hearts, with clock's changing this weekend, is it time to scrap the practice? and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about the connection between tech addiction and suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The impact of the Fota Wildlife Park indefinite closure, using up your annual leave, Cork author Bill Power on his latest book, the Electoral Commission ahead of Presidential polling day and Anneliese from the Health Hub store answers nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of the recommended units of alcohol an Irish adult should be drinking, Queer Vibes on Tour, no phone for 24 hours, John Spillane - Cork's Age Friendly Ambassador, celeb Traitors UK and Mark Malone reviews Tron: Ares and The Lost Bus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility Hub data under state public system, WEEE Ireland, why we pay so much for our electricity, What is Kinesiology & Jane Piggott (Vet) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of children waiting on school places, Irish water spending, St. Josephs Home from Home Project,Campaign to get Catriona Twomey Freedom of the City, Peter Dowdall's gardening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern about the stability of the children in care system, a free event in West Cork for home owners, and those hoping to buy or sell, fears expressed over the scrutiny of legislation that will outlaw sex for rent, Rebel Education! Principal Burke is in studio to chat about the Virgin Media series filmed at Carrigaline Community School and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan focuses on panic attacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research shows a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers, Patricia chats to a self-catering provider about government proposals for short-term rentals, the importance of apprenticeships, our Insurance Matters segment focuses on what happens to your mortgage if you have a serious claim on your house and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Hickey chats to Patricia about his experience after being detained by Israeli forces while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza, tips on Christmas spending, why Cork city should host Fleadh Cheoil, World Egg day, the Celebrity Traitors review with Orla, and Mark Malone share his thoughts on Dead of Winter and Megan 2.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More reaction to Budget 2026, Threshold's ‘Own Your Rights' campaign, Garda File, Vet Jane Piggott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction to Budget 2026, an urgent safety alert over 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in homes here that could present a serious risk of electrocution, calls for improved tyre safety education in the driving test, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland says his industry is being strangled by excessive taxation, this Dyslexia Awareness Month we hear from West Cork Dyslexia Workshop Coordinator Richard O'Regan, a look ahead to an event this weekend for birth fathers of adopted adults, ‘West Cork Warriors', a Special Olympics club in Skibbereen, East Cork FF TD James O'Connor on Jim Gavin and show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on negative thinking and how to challenge it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Gavin withdraws from the Presidential Election, the need for neurorehabilitation beds to open in Cork, Councillors report receiving abuse from some people opposed to the Cork-Kinsale greenway plan, our Citizens Information segment focuses on supports for farmers and other self-employed people and nutritional questions with Anneliese Dressel from the Health Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket, the condition of the N72, Cork Author Anne Healy chats about her collection of short stories, the popularity of bright LED spotlights with householders and gardeners poses a threat to Ireland's fragile bat population, Mark Malone, our movie reviewer, shares his thoughts on One Battle After Another and Play Dirty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The childcare crisis, drink spiking, ShareJoy, Storm Amy, national name your car day and vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.