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PJ talks to David Nolan, Lidl's Cork Carer Of The Year about Penelope, wife Katie and the Bataclan, learns how Sophie Toscan du Plantier's book about Cork nature "Love Of The Land" is now available, enjoys an early Xmas treat with The Holly Bough. And more...

Building trailers, pricing beans, and aiming high, Pobalscoil na Tríonóide students John, Ella and Ruby along with teachers Ricky and Conor share with PJ how their "Idir-Bean" project is redefining Transition Year.

Retro toy nostalgia, pub-clearing Diffney quizzes, and Susan Mulcahy’s Lough cover. Editor Mary Corcoran tells PJ what makes this year’s edition a treat!

From the 2009 floods to Northern Ireland refugee camps, Mallow’s Ted Noonan shares with PJ the reality of comforting Cork families on their darkest days.

Translator Lara Marlowe discusses A Love of the Land, with PJ bringing Sophie’s unpublished writings and love for West Cork into print.

60 members in 48 hours. Sean Wilson explains why bringing the kids out on a Saturday morning is creating a much-needed social lifeline for Cork dads and helping mums get a break. See also here

Named Cork Lidl Family Carer of the Year, PJ and David Nolan talk about his daughter Penelope his wife Katie "his savior", family life, and surviving the Bataclan attack.

Shannon tells PJ she was told her son's bus was sorted in August but on day one she found nothing arranged. Now her autistic son is stuck at home while his routine unravels.