Cork Today

The 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 cancer takes place in East Cork this weekend, Europe’s biggest thrift festival is coming to Cork, our regular Counsellor Joe Heffernan will look at some negative, even fearful aspects of AI

On 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 number of people being treated for problematic nitrous oxide abuse, Senator Laura Harmon on the staffing crisis at CUH, our Citizens Information segment on supports to help with the cost of heating your home and nutritional advice with Anneliese

Protecting 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 The Sun on the paper’s No Laughing Matter campaign, we look ahead to Katie Taylor’s final farewell and our weekly Traitors catch-up with Orla

A new survey reveals a significant increase in the number of children experiencing school anxiety and school avoidance, youth unemployment has reduced since the financial crash, but the number of young people in employment has never fully recovered, a dedicated dog park in Mallow could be in the works, an increase in car park charges in the city and Dr Genie will be here to answer your pet questions

We remember our dear friend and colleague, Elmarie Mawe, gardening advice with Peter Dowdall, what's known so far about the new state investment scheme and more

Why more than 17,000 properties are waiting for an Eircode, Aghabullogue’s Dave Walsh on his recent kidney transplant and the importance of organ donation, the 50 Plus show returns to Cork next week and Older Adult Fitness Specialist, Lorna O’Regan, on why balance is more important than you think

Incidents on the train to and from Cork - why dedicated transport police are needed, the County Councillor who feels Uisce Eireann’s repair plans seem to consist of applying band-aids to breaks, Insurance Matters: Paul Kavanagh from MIG on home insurance and built in upgrades, Insurance Ireland’s proposal on flood insurance and more, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions

Ferry passengers will need a passport from the end of next month for UK travel, tips to avoid food waste when planning for school and college, Mags McCarthy remembers the late Dolly Parton and shares why she’s calling for a stem cell treatment facility in CUH, we look ahead to the Traitors Ireland and on Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Mutiny and Backrooms

We find out more about an education programme for teens to help break dementia stigma, volunteer driver with Cancer Connect, Liam Barry, marking 30 years of the Glen Theatre, Banteer, Dr Genie answers your pet questions and more