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Cork Today

C103
Cork
Ireland
Housing Crisis
Fianna Fáil
Christmas
Mental Health
Cork, Ireland
Homelessness
Budget 2026
Jim Gavin
Road Safety
Micheál Martin
Cork City
C103
Consumer Rights
Presidential Election
Climate Change
Sinn Féin
Gardaí
Youth Mental Health

Patricia Messenger presents Cork Today, discussing current affairs in Cork and beyond, every weekday from 10am to 1pm.

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Latest Episodes

Cork TD Aindrias Moynihan on the Report on Anaerobic Digestion published this week, Cork-based Cystinosis researcher Dr Jennifer Hollywood, we hear about the worker-run Great Carers Co-op, a look ahead to the Band Championships in Clonakilty and Movi... more

Price hikes at a time where a near-record number of households are behind on their energy bills - Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie is on the show, a year on from a catastrophic farm accident, we hear how Feile O’Sullivan is doing, Safe Ireland on thei... more

The new draft planning guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing, Wednesday Wisdom: a mammy put out over her son’s partner’s spending on beauty appointments while saving for a house, upset over the lack of greenway maintenance funding from Governmen... more

Cork East TD James O’Connor on the response from the Health Minister when he asked about health funding for Youghal, Revenue answer your questions about the new €3 customs charge for online shoppers ordering from outside the EU, Keith Barry is live i... more

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Recent Guests

Fiona Fitzgerald
Barnardos project leader
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Episode: CorkToday 24th June 2026
Daniel Sexton
Independent Ireland Councillor for West Cork
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Episode: CorkToday 24th June 2026
Mick Moore
Chief Executive of the Irish Internet Hotline
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Ruben McManus
Associate Director of Health and Safety
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Michelle O'Neill
Deputy Director of Health Technology Assessment
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Episode: CorkToday 19th June 2026
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Social media marketing manager for Apple Speed Dating
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Episode: CorkToday 19th June 2026
Aoife Noon
CEO of Think Smart Cyber
Think Smart Cyber
Episode: CorkToday 18th June 2026
Dearbhla Mescal
Author of Finding Joy
Episode: CorkToday 18th June 2026
Pat Hayes
Fianna Fáil Councillor for the Mallow area
Fianna Fáil
Episode: CorkToday 18th June 2026

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Patricia Messenger
Host of Cork Today on C103; Cork-focused current affairs presenter with a long-running local show.

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#98
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#137
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Talking Points

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CorkToday 17th June 2026
Q: What should be done to improve Ireland's water quality according to the EPA report?
Officials and experts emphasize accelerating protective actions, sharing data across sectors, and tailoring measures to each water body, guided by the Water Action Plan to understand what works and to scale effective actions.
CorkToday 19th June 2026
Q: What does HIQA's modelling say about safe drinking levels?
There is no risk-free level of drinking; more consumption increases health risks, and the pattern of drinking (weekly vs. binge) significantly affects outcomes.
CorkToday 11th June 2026
Q: What is Chilock and why was it created in Cork?
Chilock is a new family service addressing hidden harms of addiction, offering a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach to support families and improve parenting and communication within the home.
CorkToday 18th June 2026
Q: What are the tangible impacts of this crisis on children right now?
Aoife Noon outlines four major issues: impact on education due to distraction and addictive algorithms; negative effects on mental health including exposure to harmful content; risk from cybercrime such as sex extortion; and physical impacts from extended device use, including posture and back issues, all of which together describe a broad, ongoing crisis for developing brains.
CorkToday 4th June 2026
Q: What is the role of public sector pay parity in improving the childcare sector according to the Cork Chamber discussion?
Pay parity is seen as essential to attract and retain skilled workers in early years childcare, which directly affects the quality of care and long-term workforce stability; the panel argues for aligning compensation with primary school teachers as part of a broader reform.

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A weekday daytime show anchored in Cork, spanning local politics, health, consumer issues, housing, energy costs, culture, and community events. Across recent episodes, the program weaves hard-edged policy discussions with human-interest stories, live interviews, and practical tips for everyday life. Notable segments include personal health journeys, data-driven debates on public health and drug treatment trends, consumer rights and safety guidance, and a steady stream of local event promotions, gardening Q&As, and cultural features. The mix of expert guests, advocates, and local figures highlights a strong Cork focus, with occasional national context, making it a practical listening choice for listeners who want actionable information, com... more

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2. Daniel Sexton
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