Cork Today

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Anger in Mallow at new parking arrangements for the underground car park at Market Square in the townWe hear from callers who have been clamped in the past few days Mary Meaney the daughter of Mike Meaney who was buried alive in London in the 60’s joins Patricia ahead of the unveiling of a Plaque to Mike in Mitchelstown Advice on how to save energy over the Christmas period Our Movie Review with Mark   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----- Parents in Rochestown are disappointed to learn that the opening of autism classes in their local school will no longer go ahead this coming Spring - however the decision was reversed this morning  Discussing Cyber Safety  Calls on Irish Rail to reintroduce food and drink services on the Dublin to Cork service  Pet advice with Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Calls to fast tracks Cork's new elective hospital Families continue to struggle with food prices at Christmas EverymanCork Panto Cinderella Caseys Bar Clonakilty Free Christmas Dinners John Creedon on his book An Irish Folklore Treasury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Discussing Parent Alienation on the approach to Christmas as many parents or grandparents may not get access to their child or grandchild A pharmacist joins Patricia to talk about Strep A  How a recent report shows Over 65’s are supporting younger families in communities Our Garda File Pet advice with Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Why one Cork Employer has decided not to hold a staff Christmas Party due to HR rules – the employer says it’s not his responsibility if staff get intoxicated or insult another colleague so for that reason – Christmas is Off We also get advice from HR consultants Peninsula Ireland  The reality of winter on Dursey Island while the Cable Car access to the island remains out of service  How Eighteen Thousand Children with disabilities are waiting for initial contact from the HSE – this is before appointments are given to families  Mallow has made the Top 10 when it comes to the Best Towns in Ireland to work remotely from  Gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----17 nursing homes have closed & more than 480 people have lost their homes as a result Demi Isaac on becoming an Irish Citizen Word of warning on buying cars privately Look ahead to the Improv Panto at Cork Opera HouseDiscussing Gambling and how a surge in online gambling is leading to young men showing up in distress at A&E’s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- In its most recent research, the central statistics office reported nearly half a million Irish adults aged 18 or over were residing in their parents’ homes.This comes as a result of a range of circumstances, particularly the current cost of living crisis. But is it healthy for the young adult or for the parents? We discuss Why bystanders of sexual abuse now need to come forward as Maeve Lewis from the group One in Four joins us We hear about Ireland’s Teddy Hospital Our Movie Review with Mark  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----- Discussing how organ donation will now become an opt-out system in Ireland under proposed legislation  New Tipping laws in restaurants come into effect  Do you prefer a Real Christmas Tree or an Artificial tree – we chat with the company that grows Christmas trees here in Cork  Our Garda File Pet advice with Jane  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- The family of a 9-year-old boy savagely attacked by a dog in Co Wexford say they can't describe the pain in their heartsMany animal charities say a dog is the owner’s responsibility – we discuss  Farmers speak out on people who decide to trespass on their land while supposed to be coursing, many when asked to leave refuse and some farmers have been assaulted Farm organisation ICMSA says a lack of policing is leading to an increase in cases like this and join Patricia tomorrow  We hear how an 80-year-old West Cork woman was scammed out of her life savings Gardening advice with Peter Dowdall  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Following recent calls and emails to the show, we speak with Threshold on why some landlords at house rental viewings are asking people for their PPS Number, just for viewing the property We hear about the latest update of the Muintir na Tire App which creates an emergency alert button within the app We speak to the Cork company which is aiming to help people tell the stories of their loved ones via a QR code on their gravestonePortion sizes shrinking in restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- People still unable to visit loved ones in nursing homes or hospitals   Plans for new centre for autistic adults in West Cork  Annelise Dressle answers your Nutritional questionsPositive Diaries with Get up and Go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Substantial progress has been made on Cervical Check following a review, however there is still serious work to be done - Stephen Teap speaks with Patricia Parents receiving no support for children with challenging behaviour issues We chat about bullying and its effects on a person’s mental health  Our Garda File Pet advice with Jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Patricia speaks to a Cork based Doctor on why Older people are urged not to look after sick children as the country sees a spike in respiratory illnesses  We discuss the growing up in Ireland report showing that half of 9-year-olds now own a smartphone  The Donkey Sanctuary join Patricia ahead of what they say is a Winter Crisis when it comes to animal care in IrelandDo you remember the Green Shield Stamps - listeners recall memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- BlackFriday scammers Ambulance delays in West Cork The mother fundraising for her daughter to receive life-saving surgery inPoland Switching Mortgage advice Discussing sleep problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Why Cork Councillors want the Minister for Transport to undertake a review when it comes to Road Closures.Many roads that are closed for road works do not have the proper signage in place informing motorists a roadway is closed or that diversions are in place Discussing why so many world leaders decide to arrive at COP 27 using air travel considering the talks underway at the event – Could alternatives be used or host the event online ? We look at the week so far in I’m a Celebrity – Get me out of here Our Movie Review with Mark  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Business owners who have potential staff joining their companies cannot find places to live in Cork Tolls increase on Motorways Our Garda File Pet advice with Jane  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Dogs Trust joins Patricia discussing why harsh punishments are now needed for puppy farmers Why Wolves should be reintroduced into Ireland  The Mallow man who surprised his family and friends when he returned to Ireland after losing 10 stone We hear about a Ball Run that is to take place on the Macroom By Pass before its opening to traffic Peter Dowdall answers your Gardening queries   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Discussing Gardai response to those who are delayed in receiving an NCT test  The Irish tourism industry fears bed shortages as many hotels house refugees  We hear from callers who recently attended Cork Hospitals and feel staff need to be praised for the work they carry out in tough conditions  Our Insurance Matters Segment  And in an age of stress and anxiety, we hear how one in three people have had counselling  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger - The death of Vicky PhelanA garda remains in critical condition after a collision involving an unmarked patrol car in YoughalHair salon owners continue to battle soaring costsLive Music in Studio with Tommy Fleming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy on how the Council budget cuts will effect services.On adult safeguarding day we talk with Miriam Tobin HSE Principle social worker.Jennifer Flynn from Drink Aware on underage drinking.All the latest gossip from I'm a Celebrity with our commentator Crossy.Our weekly movie review with Mark Malone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.