Cork Today

The Cork Senator calling on social media platforms to step up and stamp out showing illegal activities, Deputy John Paul O’Shea on meeting with Biogen, the manufacturer of Skyclarys, Jerry Kennelly on his documentary: THE HEALY RAES: BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, Wednesday Wisdom: Is splitting the bill after a group dinner really the best idea? and gardening with Peter Dowdall

With a fresh surge in online activity from fuel protest groups - could we see renewed action mirroring the disruptive blockades seen earlier this year?, Dunmanway’s long history of links to the circus industry, figures show stark shortfalls in mental health teams caring for older people in Cork, tips and advice for renting a car on holiday and Joe Heffernan focuses on dyslexia

Students can’t afford another hike in their rent prices, Savour the Flavour in Skibbereen, only 866 dentists nationwide now accept medical card users, Seanie Clifford is running all 4,400 streets of Dublin, and sleeping rough to raise funds and awareness for homelessness and Anneliese answers your nutritional questions

Parents are struggling to get seats on school buses for their children. Picker Pals, a litter picking initiatives in classrooms that has seen 9 tonnes of litter removed from Cork. Children are going without Asthma medication because of cost. Laura Harte & Laura O Mahony on their new Improv Play entitled ‘Craic’. Mark Malone's movie review.

Craig Coady and Emma O Shea’s reaction to the rejection of funding for the Skyclarys Drug. Cork’s Heritage Week kicks off this Saturday, we’ll hear about what to expect from the weekend. Nearly 900 carers in Cork are over the age of 80, and 5400 carers in Cork are over 60. Garda File. Dr Genie, the veterinary osteopath.

Michael Collins TD says that the Government is neglecting students with additional needs. A free liver screening test event taking place this Saturday in Mahon. The Government are considering a ban on vapes and cigarettes for those born after a certain date. We’ll be joined by the Rose of Cork, and the Rose of Perth (from Glanmire) Peter Dowdall is back to answer all your pet questions.

Cllr Kay Dawson on parts of the N72 not being resurfaced in over 30 years. How the hot weather has affected Ireland and what to expect from the week ahead. 11 social houses for 809 applicants in Bandon. Advice on what to look out for as we head into the Asian Hornet invasion season. Joe Heffernan on Positive Counterstatements

Parents have been contacting the UCC Students Union asking for help finding accommodation for their children. Charles Murphy running an ultra marathon in aid of West Cork Rapid Response. Post-Natal Hubs offering support as a bridge between the maternity ward and home for mothers. Cllr Peter Horgan on the foul sewage odour throughout parts of Cork. The issue of irresponsible motorhome parking.