Cork Today

An 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 Ireland and Ballyhoura Development are hosting free community visioning workshops and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions.

There 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 the ‘Pledge a Heart Test’ campaign in memory of Ellen Cassidy. Orla O Donovan joins Mairead to review The Traitors Finale. Mark’s Movie Review where he looks at Acme vs Coyote, and a movie titled ‘Idiots’.

Barnardo'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 business experience. 3 in 4 people support age restrictions on energy drink sales according to new research conducted by SafeFood. Garda File with Garda Frances Murphy from Bandon Garda Station. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath.

Cork 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 Hospital through coffee mornings. There are calls to build columbarium walls in Cork, for our lost loved ones. There’s a plea to bring Fleadh Cheoil to Cork next year. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions.

Calls 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 Programme. Outrage over the delay in the Midleton to Youghal greenway. And a survey to improve visitors experience in Youghal. The first Irish Language Festival is coming up in Ballydehob from 2nd - 4th October. Joe Heffernan discusses self harm.

45% 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 close. We’ll hear from a family affected by this. Charleville Community Forum are calling for the Charleville Relief Road to be fast-tracked. 15,000 pairs of Meta AI Glasses have been donated to Vision Ireland to give to those who are visually impaired/blind. Anneliese answers all of your nutritional questions.

Increase 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. Cork City Councillors are calling to ban the general sale of scrambler bikes to the public. Orla O Donovan will join Mairead for their Traitors Update. Mark Malone’s Movie Review where he will discuss Practical Magic 2 and The Runner.

Schools 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 needed to stop manipulative digital and social media alcohol marketing to children. World Cancer Research Flag Day is coming up on September 29th, they’re appealing for volunteers to take part in raising funds. Dr. Genie answers all your pet questions.

A 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 road accidents. An investigation has found that cocaine usage is being normalised in the farming community. Contributing to a rise in rural crime. The annual Alzheimers Society of Ireland’s Memory Walk takes place this Sunday. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions.