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Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket, the condition of the N72, Cork Author Anne Healy chats about her collection of short stories, the popularity of bright LED spotlights with householders and gardeners poses a threat to Ireland's fragile bat population, Mark Malone, our movie reviewer, shares his thoughts on One Battle After Another and Play Dirty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The childcare crisis, drink spiking, ShareJoy, Storm Amy, national name your car day and vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concerns over the Defamation Bill, Charles McAllister - Cork’s Age Friendly Ambassador, the latest findings from the Tilda study, Ger Harkins on her fundraiser for the Irish Kidney Association - a cause close to her heart, Dottie the missing dog and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on the first televised debate of the presidential election campaign, ahead of World Stoma Day, we chat to Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland Chief Operations Officer, Cork woman Victoria Spillane, as Cork businesses warn of the unsustainable cost load in the new year, we chat to CBA President Dave O’Brien, Team Hope’s Christmas shoebox appeal: a father of three who received one as a child will chat to Patricia along with Deborah Lowry, chief executive of Team Hope, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The income now needed to buy a home, the latest fundraisers in support of Feile O’Sullivan, shrinkflation, the community run swimming pool and fitness centre in Baltimore, Anneliese Dressel from the Health Hub Store in Ballincollig answers your nutritional questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call for a cleaning and maintenance programme in all parts of the county, a new report on men’s health that has found that many men in Ireland are dying too young of causes that are largely preventable, the Cork Councillor who says drink spiking needs to be taken seriously, East Cork Communities set to peacefully protest to protect prime farmland from solar projects, Mark Malone, our movie reviewer, shares his thoughts on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Nobody 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins on their bill seeking a referendum on reforming the Presidential nomination system, Cork-based charity Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland respond to recent comments by US President Donald Trump, a proposal to place water quality monitoring systems in the River Blackwater, pharmacists are soon to be allowed write prescriptions to treat certain common health conditions, how much is your weekly shop? And Garda File Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Rosenstock will be live in studio, the State purchase of White’s Marsh - it’s not only notable for its biodiversity but also for its fascinating past, free sanitary products to be offered in public spaces in County Cork, a look ahead to the 50 plus show in Cork this weekend, the Traitors, gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rise in youth drinking, new guide on vaping risks launched for secondary schools, campaign to warn students of money mule recruiters, a recruitment specialist warns that Ireland doesn’t have enough people to do essential jobs like emptying our bins, bird flu at the Lough and show counsellor Joe Heffernan discusses Al-Anon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinn Fein back Catherine Connolly for the Aras, the Minister with responsibility for special education on school places, Katie Byrne's mom Antoinette Burke after their meeting with the Taoiseach, credit card fraud, JumpAGrade and Anneliese Dressel answers nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patricia Messinger and Gareth O'Callaghan present the finale of 'The Islands' live from Bere Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the government need to do to get children out of poverty in this country, Run for Research, concerns about proposals on modular homes, special advocacy for survivors and Young Farmer of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midleton resident's still worry after Storm Babet, new auto enrolment for pensions to be put in place, the cloth nappy incentive scheme, Cork County Culture Night, the latest on The Traitors Ireland and Peter's Gardening Advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Law Society is warning that the Irish justice system is underfunded, overstretched and in need of reform, families urged to add just one extra dinner together each week to strengthen relationships and improve communication, we chat to a Cork-based psychotherapist who is supporting families in Gaza, Alzheimer’s Memory Walks will take place in Cork this Sunday and show Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about Adult Children of Alcoholics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for investment to save post offices, get set for the Presidential election: details on how to check if you’re on the register, the lack of wastewater infrastructure is holding back growth, the 50th anniversary of Project Children and Anneliese Dressel answers nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballinadee students left without school bus service, the Peter Robinson Commemoration Week, former Eurovision host, MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchu on RTE’s decision not to participate if Israel takes part, Image consultant Lynda di Blasi shares style tips for Autumn, events in Freemount to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of their Community Centre, a new driving test centre for Mitchelstown, walking hurling in Ballygiblin, Mark Malone reviews The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Bad Guys 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips to deal with energy bills, Dogs Trust tell us about their Lead and Learn Academy, concerns over West Cork’s ambulance service, Garda File, Vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork TD critical of the move to put a temporary ambulance training college in Haulbowline, wheelie bins in the way! A city Councillor calls for an alternative, Cork County Council officials to review thousands of submissions made about the Cork Kinsale greenway, Ballycotton and Cloyne locals want a better bus service, the Traitors reviewand Peter Dowdall answer gardening questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork city and county councils to resume talks on a joint retail strategy, Basic Income for the Arts - we hear from an artist who has it and one who doesn’t, a public appeal to identify a woman whose skeleton was found by an old Cork railway line, Blarney Woollen Mills celebrates 50 years and Counsellor Joe Heffernan talks about vaping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Car Rental Council of Ireland about how the proposed EU EV fleet mandate threatens to damage the Irish car rental and tourism industries, LISN To Your Liver campaign that will offer free walk-in liver scans in Cork later this month, a Cork school principal on the impact of the now withdrawn secretaries and caretakers strike, Bantry’s Singles Festival, Anneliese from the Health Hub Store shares nutrition advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.