Cork Today

Parents 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 accusing Uisce Eireann of ‘turning off the tap’ on housing developments. Paul Byrne takes to the street to hear what the people of Cork want from the new Budget. Joe Heffernan on a hair pulling disorder.

The 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 a stem cell lab in Cork University Hospital. Local leader of Le Leche Ireland on National Breastfeeding Week. Anneliese answers all questions nutrition related.

We 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 the helm of the Cork Sexual Violence Centre. Michael O’Donovan, President of the VFI, on their last-ditch plea to Government to introduce a new tax credit to support struggling rural pubs in the Budget. Celebrity Traitors: Orla joins Patricia to look back on episode one. On Movie Review: Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Heart of the Beast and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

Midwife 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 following the capture of two Asian Hornets in Cork, Councillors vote to protect the old Cork prison, a story of incredible survival, teamwork, and a real-life miracle - Dinny Kiely, a long-serving volunteer with Cork City Missing Persons Search and Rescue, shares his story after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during a search operation, positive news for Midleton and Dr Genie answers your pet questions

35 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, Wednesday Wisdom: My mother in law disapproves of the fact that we have a cleaner in twice a month and Gardening with Peter Dowdall

Freidrich’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’ - those pockets on the maps where people regularly live healthy, vibrant lives well into their 90s and 100s with Older Adult fitness specialist Lorna O’Regan, and the cost of timber recycling

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’.