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Cork Today

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

Noeline Blackwell on Australia’s Social Media Ban. Cllr Finbarr Harrington and Maureen O Sullivan update us on Feile and the Stand4Feile campaign. Mentalist Keith Barry joins us in studio. Cllr Liam Madden discusses the desperate need for footpath re... more

Clean Ireland Recycling on the dangers of binning items such as vapes that include batteries. Johnny O’ Mahony on the Eurovision Song Contest. Deputy Seamus McGrath on his plea for a 24 hour bus service for Cork Airport. Laura Harte and Laura O Mahon... more

LadyCab founder Emanuela Negura on taxi’s for women only. Professor Louise Crowley on Living with Lupus. Senator Mark Duffy speaks out against false advertising of coverage by phone companies. Jim O Mahony on the annual Tractor Run. Joe Heffernan dis... more

Dave Gibney Migrants Right Centre Ireland. Michael Fortune on the Dresser Calendar and Christmas Folklore. TD Colm Burke on Blarney’s Neuro-Rehabilitation centre, and Cork’s first day centre for the homeless. Norman McCloskey on his new book named ‘T... more

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Recent Guests

Emanuela Negura
Founder of LadyCab, a women-focused taxi service
Episode: CorkToday 9th December 2025
Louise Crowley
Lecturer at University College Cork and lupus awareness advocate
University College Cork
Episode: CorkToday 9th December 2025
Dave Gibney
Campaigns Coordinator with the Migrant Rights Centre
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Episode: CorkToday 8th December 2025
Angela Clayton-Lee
CEO of Cancer Trials Ireland
Cancer Trials Ireland
Episode: CorkToday 5th December 2025
Trish Tewig
Director of Food Safety at Safefood
Safefood
Episode: CorkToday 5th December 2025
Dahi O'Connor
From World of Wonder discussing popular toys during the toy show
World of Wonder
Episode: CorkToday 5th December 2025
Cynthia Nevdalco
Ireland South MEP and advocate
Episode: CorkToday 3rd December 2025
Suzy Byrne
Author and daughter of the late Gay Byrne
Episode: CorkToday 3rd December 2025
Deryn Crosson
Head of Policy for National Women's Council
National Women's Council
Episode: CorkToday 2nd December 2025

Hosts

Patricia Messenger
Host focusing on local issues in Cork, engaging her audience with current affairs and community discussions.
Mairead Tewig
Occasionally hosts in place of Patricia Messenger, contributing to conversations around Cork's community affairs.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#67
Ireland/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#183
South Africa/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#184
Belgium/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#239
Hong Kong/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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Current affairs, community issues, and local governance in Cork dominate discussions, making it a vital platform for residents interested in regional matters. Throughout the episodes, the emphasis on community engagement and advocacy is apparent, as guests often include local activists, politicians, and experts addressing pressing concerns such as child welfare, environmental sustainability, and healthcare initiatives. Noteworthy is the podcast's ability to blend serious topics with lighter community stories, helping to foster a sense of connection among listeners and the shared challenges faced by the Cork community. Furthermore, the coverage extends beyond Cork to include significant national issues, reflecting a commitment to delivering ... more

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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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1. Emanuela Negura
2. Louise Crowley
3. Dave Gibney
4. Angela Clayton-Lee
5. Trish Tewig
6. Dahi O'Connor
7. Cynthia Nevdalco
8. Suzy Byrne

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