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We look ahead to International Women's Day, the Cycle of Female Health - a free event focused on menopause care, gynaecology services and more, Cork singer-songwriter Fiona Kennedy live in-studio and movie reviewer Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Scream 7 and H is for Hawk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hauliers call for temporary supports as they expect diesel prices to surpass €2 a litre, concern over the refusal to offer newly-qualified paramedics permanent contracts, Kinsale’s Dock beach to get a one-way road system to allow emergency vehicle access, Ireland’s Baby Bank Drive & Drop appeal ahead of Mother’s Day and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork ref stuck in Dubai, the Ireland South MEP who believes Irish Rail needs to do better on customer service, Wednesday Wisdom - this week a listener is looking for advice on how to deal with their loud neighbours, Chime, the national charity for the Deaf, on the cost of hearing aids and the thousands of kids on the waiting list for a hearing loss assessment, the IFA ends its protest at Bord Bia, our weekly Lent check-in and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland’s first Police Ombudsman, Emily Logan, the Irish Travel Agents Association with advice for anyone thinking of travelling to the Middle East, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan shares a quick guide to challenging negative thoughts, a new initiative to protect marine wildlife in the south west and the upcoming closure of St Augustine's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The need for hundreds more special education school places, the latest on the End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax campaign, former Miss Ireland Lynda Duffy joins Patricia to chat about her recovery from her 22-year long eating disorder, our monthly Citizens’ Information slot focuses on supports for people experiencing domestic violence and nutritional advice with Anneliese  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New rent rules, shock after planning permission granted for apartments at Bessborough, Irish Guide Dogs announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade, a proposal from a Cork mom that focuses on inclusion and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Crime 101 and Song Sung Blue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neighbours falling out over parking as adult children live at home for longer, the Social Democrats’ call for a new approach to tackle the GP shortage crisis, a fundraising campaign for a Cork dad seriously injured at work, Garda File and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government U-Turn: Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan on the extra funding for SNA’s, Wednesday Wisdom: The aunt who wants a family dinner celebration to be child-free, the ‘Bord Bia five’, a new documentary coming to TG4 that tells the forgotten history of the Blue Blouse, our Lent check-in and gardening advice with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cork TD calling for petrol bomb attacks on homes to be treated as attempted murder, single housing applicants could be asked to live with others on the housing list, the Cork PhD researcher devoting his work to tackling inherited cardiac conditions, SNA cuts protest to go on, and two parents touring a play about raising autistic children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disability coalition to protest over government refusal to introduce emergency winter payment, the Toy Library’s upcoming sensory swap and play events, Feileacain: Support for those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy, should it be mandatory for schools to teach the national anthem? and nutrition with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty Morrissey, why you should think about moving your savings, the CCPC’s call on Government to open up the Irish taxi market, we look ahead to Ireland Reads Day and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Wuthering Heights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Senator Laura Harmon on Labour’s Bill to amend injury leave for those working in school communities, Dogs Trust on the surge in owners who no longer have enough time for their dog, Gardai vote to take industrial action during St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the popularity of civil weddings and pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Shortt, where the roads funding is going in Cork, a call for a national screening programme for prostate cancer, Wednesday Wisdom, Lent - what we’re committing to giving up and gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaping and cigarettes included in updated Confirmation pledge, concern over SNA cuts in schools, Pancake Tuesday, Carrigaline’s Aisling Claffey Healion on being named the Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan on self-esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern over the lack of properties for thousands of people reliant on HAP, Cancer Connect, relationship expert Carmel Wynne on her new book ‘Get Real’, Insurance Matters with Paul Kavanagh, nutritional advice with Anneliese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to extend the waiver that covers the cost of the development contribution levy for one-off and self-build houses, the Waterford organisation promoting the safe use of e-scooters and e-bikes, we mark Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness month with Tracey whose daughter Harper has Mosaic Down Syndrome, Dear Stranger: Streetwriter Jay Ventress on his writing project and his recent visit to Cork, World Radio Day and Mark Malone shares his thoughts on Send Help and Zootropolis 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spike in chats about housing problems and loneliness on Spunout’s Text About It service, sea lettuce, women and children trapped between abuse and homelessness, Garda File, pet advice with Dr Genie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concerns over rent reforms, Wednesday wisdom - our thoughts on your dilemma concerning a family will, Paediatric Consultant Dr Niamh Lynch on her new book ‘Should I Be Worried?’, Schoolovision and Gardening with Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former teacher, Cork TD Eoghan Kenny, who lives with epilepsy, on a new bill to be introduced in the Dail that aims to strengthen school responses to medical emergencies, Castletownroche native Mark Condren on his recent AIB Press Photographer of the Year win, Mick Moran from Hotline.ie on Safer Internet Day, a special fundraising Valentines Dance in Conna this weekend and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on hit-and-run OCD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call to make the shingles vaccine free for everyone over the age of 65, the Clonakilty Bereavement Group, the need for the heel prick test in Ireland to screen for more conditions, our monthly Citizens Information slot focuses on Practical Matters for People who are Bereaved, Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.