Cork Today

Brenda 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, Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Wicker and The Death of Robin Hood

Does 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 have been approved by the justice minister, Fermoy Musical Society getting ready to raise the curtain on the Broadway classic: Hello, Dolly!, Garda File and Dr Genie answers your pet questions

A 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 campaign safely, we hear about plans for a dedicated Lusitania museum, On Wednesday Wisdom: Will people think I’m mean if I don’t spend big on Christmas presents? and Peter Dowdall answers your gardening questions

The 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’ Campaign. Anne O Donovan discusses supports for farmers & the self employed. Anneliese answers all your nutritional questions.

Jerry 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 Donoghue on the calls for the M8 Toll to be removed. Traitors Review. Mark Malone reviews : Shaun The Sheep ; The Beast of Mossy Bottom, and the newly released: The Dog Stars

Threshold 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 life. Spacefest 2026 takes place in Cork from November 7th, aiming to explore humanity’s place amongst the stars. Dr Genie, The Veterinary Osteopath.

21 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 hygiene poverty. Cork County Council members are sounding the alarm over dangerous overhanging trees and unmaintained roadside branches across West Cork. The Women & Agriculture Conference 2026 takes place this coming Thursday. Peter Dowdall answers all your gardening questions.

Rare 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 attacks on staff. We look ahead to the Cork and Kerry Food Festival. Nutritionist and wellness coach Lorna O’Regan on sleep, stress and the invisible side of health