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Cork Today

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Technology Addiction
Social Media
Online Shopping
Bullying
Gaming Addiction
Ragwort
Gaming
Dopamine
Children
Online Gambling
Road Maintenance
Hot Meals Program
Cork Camogie Teams
Cork County Council
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)
Teen Technology Use
Summer Holidays
Childcare Shortages
FOMO

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

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Recent Guests

Graham Mackin
Siptu organiser advocating for home support healthcare assistants
Siptu
Episode: CorkToday 19th December 2025
Joe Gagan
Development chef at O'Crualaoi's Butchers
O'Crualaoi's Butchers
Episode: CorkToday 19th December 2025
Mike Shyne
Driving instructor and entrepreneur behind SockTalk.ie
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Episode: CorkToday 19th December 2025
Julie Gill
Marketing Director at An Post
An Post
Episode: CorkToday 18th December 2025
Frances Murphy
Garda at Bandon Garda Station
Garda Síochána
Episode: CorkToday 18th December 2025
Caitriona Twomey
Driving force behind Cork Penny Dinners
Cork Penny Dinners
Episode: CorkToday 18th December 2025
Angie Bailey
Councillor in Tralee
Fine Gael
Episode: CorkToday 17th December 2025
Patrick Donovan
Fianna Fáil County Councillor
Fianna Fáil
Episode: CorkToday 17th December 2025
Cahill Rasmussen
Labour Councillor
Labour
Episode: CorkToday 17th December 2025

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Patricia Messenger
Host of Cork Today, known for engaging discussions on current affairs and issues impacting the local community.

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Apple Podcasts
#89
Ireland/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#176
Belgium/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#240
South Africa/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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CorkToday 8th December 2025
Q: What should I take for a child included?
Animal Parade is a range of vitamins that comes in liquid, chewables, and gummies, which is suitable for children.
CorkToday 19th November 2025
Q: How are families expected to cope with the lack of energy credits from the government this year?
Families are facing increased pressure due to a significant drop in government support, as requests for help have risen nearly 10% this winter.
CorkToday 19th November 2025
Q: What will Pascal Donoghue's new role at the World Bank entail?
He will serve as Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, focusing on providing policy advice and technical expertise to low and middle income countries.
CorkToday 17th November 2025
Q: What measures are being discussed to address the issue of cervical cancer in Ireland?
The episode outlines plans for a home smear testing option to increase participation among women who are currently underserved by traditional screening methods.
CorkToday 17th November 2025
Q: What is the response to the alarming number of waitlisted individuals for home support in Cork?
John Paul O'Shea highlighted the urgent need for better recruitment practices within the HSE to properly address the shortage of home support providers, as the budget for care exists but qualified personnel are lacking.

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Focused on current events in Cork and beyond, the episodes address pressing issues such as healthcare accessibility, social media policies, community support initiatives, and environmental concerns. A particularly notable aspect is the podcast's emphasis on local stories, offering insights into the lives of caregivers, families navigating the housing crisis, and the aging population's challenges. These discussions highlight the community's engagement with various social issues, encouraging listener participation through calls and shared experiences.

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1. The Blindboy Podcast
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3. Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
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Cork Today launched 10 years ago and published 5000 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Cork Today include:

1. Graham Mackin
2. Joe Gagan
3. Mike Shyne
4. Julie Gill
5. Frances Murphy
6. Caitriona Twomey
7. Angie Bailey
8. Patrick Donovan

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