The cost of childcare is like a second mortgage, Mick Moran on the Irish Internet Hotline’s annual report for 2025, Eurovision with Johnny O’Mahony, we look ahead to Ras Tailteann and movie review with Mark Malone

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A call to develop the Barryroe oil and gas field, plans submitted for an arts venue and education hub in Bantry, we hear about an event hosted by Before We Die for carers and supporters of people with intellectual disabilities, artist Mary Galvin tells us about her new exhibition and vet Dr Genie answes your pet questions

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Publican Michael O’Donovan on the ‘real concern’ about the increasing cost of doing business, why there’s a decline in the number of overseas holiday bookings, on Wednesday Wisdom: kids at weddings - yes or no?, we focus on Skibbereen Geriatric Society as they prepare for a big fundraiser, gardening with Peter Dowdall

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A rise in the number of people waiting for homecare services, Eurovision 2026, Best Before: would you keep or get rid of food beyond that date?, our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan on Kindness and more

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Shannonvale Wastewater works expected to start this year, a campaign for more sporting facilities in East Cork, the NSPCA on their call for a ban on sulky horses on public roads, horse-drawn carriages in cities, greyhound racing and more, our Citizens Information segment on financial supports for students and nutrition advice with Anneliese

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Coastal Erosion: why projects to tackle the issue appear to be on hold, a new campaign urging people to get tested for Coeliac disease, Cork writer Danielle McLaughlin on her new book ‘Rituals’ along with her artist friend Siobhán Rea whose illustrations inspired the novel, we look ahead to the 10th incognito Art Sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, Mark Malone shares his thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and APEX

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David French on Valerie’s Law, legislation that would prevent someone who had killed their child's other parent from automatically keeping their guardianship rights, the ASTI President on why they are encouraging members to accept new senior cycle proposals, Kathryn Thomas on season two of her podcast, Are We There Yet?, Garda File and Dr Genie the Vet answers your pet questions

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The hidden toll of childhood asthma on families, Family Carers Ireland, the lack of suitable bus parking means tourists are missing out on Beal na Blath, Wednesday Wisdom: My husband thinks our kids only call when it suits them and gardening with Peter Dowdall

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The need for better wi-fi on the Cork - Dublin train, Bridging the Gap Youghal, a campaign group calling for the establishment of a new type of school for students who otherwise fall between mainstream and special education settings, Imelda May, Duhallow Choral Society celebrate 30 years and our show Counsellor Joe Heffernan

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Cork Simon on how the Cork homelessness figures do not capture the scale of the problem, the Jamie Harrington memorial fundraiser, Louise O’Neill on her latest book, ‘What Happened to Madeline Stone’, Safe Food on their Safe2Eat campaign and Orla O’Donovan reviews The Drama

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