About this podcast
Patricia Messenger presents Cork Today, discussing current affairs in Cork and beyond, every weekday from 10am to 1pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- CorkToday 13th November 2026 · 1 h 48 minCork Chamber on Cork County Council's commercial rates increase, fears that businesses could close in Mallow as shoppers choose to avoid traffic congestion in the town…
- CorkToday 12th November 2026 · 1 h 49 minKilleagh-based Fr Tim Hazelwood on why he’s calling for women priests, encouraging us to support charity shops, how local communities can help protect Ireland’s seabirds, we get…
- CorkToday 11th November 2026 · 1 h 48 minCork Camogie star Saoirse McCarthy on being a Movember Ahead of the Game facilitator, a call for action on vape shops ‘congregating’ in towns across Cork and Kerry, on Wednesday…
- CorkToday 10th November 2026 · 1 h 56 minA suggestion to capture deer and take them to Doneraile Park, Finola Cassidy from the Irish Thalidomide Association on the Tanaiste saying he would like a state apology to be…
- CorkToday 9th November 2026 · 1 h 53 minLaurna Quirke on the Tell Me My Breast Density campaign, a call for a change to the living above the shop grant, Paul Kavanagh from MIG on being winter ready, The Irish Mini…
- CorkToday 6th November 2026 · 1 h 54 minBrenda Dennehy chats about her book ‘The Comeback’, advice for first time buyers - with research highlighting the struggle to save for a deposit, we mark Adult Safeguarding Day…
- CorkToday 5th November 2026 · 1 h 53 minDoes the voluntary contribution feel voluntary? despite a vote to make it a protected structure by Cork City Council, demolition and conservation plans for the old Cork Prison…
- CorkToday 4th November 2026 · 1 h 49 minA new study shows that some new parents struggle to sleep due to anxiety surrounding the wellbeing of their baby, a new toolkit for Fine Gael councillors to support them to…
- CorkToday 3rd November 2026 · 1 h 59 minCounty Mayor Cllr Bernard Moynihan on issues with Uisce Eireann and also the campaign calling for a Stem Cell Lab in Cork, workers in Cork are not taking their full holiday…
- CorkToday 2nd November 2026 · 1 h 57 minThe call for video doorbells to be added to the Senior Alert Scheme. The Gum Litter Taskforce’s ‘BIN IT’ Roadshow is coming to schools in Cork. Movember’s ‘Make A Growmitment’…
- CorkToday 30th October 2026 · 1 h 44 minJerry Buttimer on Our Rural Futures Policy, with a vision for rural Ireland. 8 in 10 parents would suggest their kids get a STEM job, even with the rapid rise of AI. Cllr Peter O…
- CorkToday 29th October 2026 · 1 h 53 minThreshold has rebranded its Accessing House Unit, we’ll hear what this means and how homelessness in Cork is changing. We’ll hear more about the 5 books that could save your…
- CorkToday 28th October 2026 · 1 h 39 min21 Vape Shop premises are within 500 metres of Cork Schools. Cllr Peter Horgan calls for an immediate clampdown. Hygiene Hub’s ‘ItsInTheBag’ Christmas Campaign aims to tackle…
- CorkToday 27th October 2026 · 2 h 0 minRare Diseases Ireland on their new survey designed specifically by and for the rare disease community. An Post’s appeal to pet owners after reporting an increase in animal…
- CorkToday 23rd October 2026 · 1 h 48 minHot school meals programme, we look ahead to a busy Jazz weekend, Ann Ingle joins Patricia to chat about her new book; ‘Still here’, Celebrity Traitors and on Movie Review: Mark…
- CorkToday 22nd October 2026 · 1 h 46 minA lot of health insurance policies are up for renewal around now, the clocks change this weekend - sleep expert Tom Coleman shares his advice, in C103’s second road safety…
- CorkToday 21st October 2026 · 1 h 54 minThe latest Early Years Sector Profile figures show that Cork City is experiencing a staggering staff turnover rate, we look at the sharp rise in problem gambling, we mark…
- CorkToday 20th October 2026 · 1 h 55 minWhat’s the bus service like in your area?, Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel, the future of aging and how we live our lives, Dogs Trust on their Sound Blanket helping…
- CorkToday 19th October 2026 · 1 h 52 minA Cork Dad on what he learned raising two Deaf children, navigating grief and loss: a look ahead to a free information evening hosted by the West Cork Bereavement Network…
- CorkToday 16th October 2026 · 2 h 1 minConcern over a projected €2.5 billion shortfall in the CAP budget, Ellie and Mark share tales from their cycle across 24 countries and 3 continents, Men's Shed Grants, Celebrity…
- CorkToday 15th October 2026 · 1 h 55 minShould election posters be banned or the numbers limited during a campaign?, are GDPR issues hindering the installation of CCTV in communities?, it’s time to ‘Own Your Rights’ as…
- CorkToday 14th October 2026 · 1 h 52 minA call for more flexibility in the ECCE childcare scheme, Broadcaster Mary Kennedy, formerly of Nationwide, on her new book about celebrating ageing, will you take a cyber break…
- CorkToday 13th October 2026 · 1 h 58 minA new report shows property prices in Cork are up 20k in 12 months, Councillor Gillian Coughlan on her new role in Europe, the CCPC share advice ahead of purchasing your…
- CorkToday 12th October 2026 · 2 h 0 minSenator Noel O Donovan has come out in support with the carers & their families in West Cork in need of respite care. The official launch of ‘Rebels Unplugged’, an initiative…
- CorkToday 9th October 2026 · 1 h 56 minCraig Coady’s son Paudie has finally received the vital SkyClarys drug after much campaigning. The Billy O Connell Modern & Vintage Tractor, Car & Truck Run, as well as a family…
- CorkToday 8th October 2026 · 1 h 56 minChanges to Inheritance Tax in Budget 2027 are being called ‘a mere crumb’ by campaign groups. SVP have said that Budget 2027 has made no progress on poverty reduction. Rail Users…
- CorkToday 7th October 2026 · 1 h 53 minA qualified accountant and tax advisor reacts to Budget 2027, focusing on key tax, spending and economic measures. How Budget 2027 will affect Carers and those people that they…
- CorkToday 6th October 2026 · 1 h 55 minParents are being urged to make sure their children aren’t taking part in a recent vandalism surge. Major changes to customs charges beginning November 1st. Cork Councillors are…
- CorkToday 5th October 2026 · 2 h 0 minThe need for those eligible knowing about the Mother and Baby Redress Scheme. The importance of vaccines, and an apparent shortage of flu vaccines right now. The ongoing call for…
- CorkToday 2nd October 2026 · 1 h 54 minWe hear about a planned land audit in search of a suitable site for a cohousing development in the south. Mary Crilly will be in the studio to reflect on more than 40 years at…
- CorkToday 1st October 2026 · 1 h 55 minMidwife and new mom Amy shares her disappointment that the future of the Domino maternity scheme at CUMH is in doubt due to staffing shortages, a call for public vigilance…
- CorkToday 30th September 2026 · 1 h 52 min35 years after the first phase of the Bandon bypass was completed, where is phase two?, Damien shares his near-scam experience, a look at Cork Simon’s Annual Impact Report 2025…
- CorkToday 29th September 2026 · 2 h 0 minFreidrich’s Ataxia patients could have to wait years for a life-saving drug, a focus on road safety as part of a new campaign, a look across the world at the famous ‘Blue Zones’…
- CorkToday 28th September 2026 · 1 h 55 minAn ongoing call for a safe injection facility in Cork, an appeal to tackle sexual violence on college campuses, Image Consultant Lynda Di Blasi with fashion tips, Nature Network…
- CorkToday 25th September 2026 · 1 h 44 minThere are calls to abolish GP Charges on medical forms. Cork Feis Maitiu is calling for volunteers for their centenary celebrations next year. St Angela’s College have launched…
- CorkToday 24th September 2026 · 1 h 40 minBarnardo's waiting list is up 31% from last year, with over 3000 children and families seeking help. A Cork School’s venture with an ice cream truck to give students real…
- CorkToday 23rd September 2026 · 1 h 46 minCork County Council have decided not to ban open flames in public during exceptionally hot weather. Bernice Kavanagh has raised nearly 50,000 euro for Marymount University…
- CorkToday 22nd September 2026 · 1 h 51 minCalls for Budget 2027 to protect access to pharmacies in the communities with the greatest health needs. The Dept Of Transport have decided to not expand the Safe Route to School…
- CorkToday 21st September 2026 · 1 h 49 min45% of older people aren’t using their home heating because they simply can’t afford it with the cost of living. The HSE has announced that Unit 1 at St Stephen’s Hospital will…
- CorkToday 18th September 2026 · 1 h 53 minIncrease in debris falling out of trucks in Cobh, which is causing serious dangers for road users. New research shows a gap in awareness for all types of gynaecological cancer…
- CorkToday 17th September 2026 · 1 h 52 minSchools reopening earlier in the year is damaging Ireland’s tourism market. New Support Programme Launched For Parents Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children. More robust measures…
- CorkToday 16th September 2026 · 1 h 49 minA 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…
- CorkToday 15th September 2026 · 1 h 54 minThere’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…
- CorkToday 14th September 2026 · 1 h 56 minA 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…
- CorkToday 11th September 2026 · 1 h 50 min25 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…
- CorkToday 10th September 2026 · 1 h 52 minGrow 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…
- CorkToday 9th September 2026 · 1 h 49 minThe 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…
- CorkToday 8th September 2026 · 1 h 56 minThe 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…
- CorkToday 7th September 2026 · 2 h 1 minOn 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…
- CorkToday 4th September 2026 · 1 h 50 minProtecting 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…
