A call for pay parity for early years staff, a new digital platform offering support and advice to loved ones on the practicalities that follow a funeral, the need for an increase in funding for Meals on Wheels, former All Ireland winning Cork hurler, C103 analyst Tom Kenny joins us for a chat ahead of Sunday’s final and vet Jane Piggott answers pet questions

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Fears for the future of pubs after new report shows more than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, upset over proposed route for Cork Kinsale Greenway, the scourge of illegal dumping at clothes bins, Fitzgerald’s Hurleys ahead of the All Ireland final, and we hear all about Social Strides

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Concern over the Irish prison system’s ability to rehabilitate sexual offenders, fears that some Cork beaches may have to close because of sea lettuce, Minister of State Jerry Buttimer on rural Ireland, we look at how All Ireland tickets are allocated and our show counsellor Joe Heffernan offers support and advice to those mourning the death of a friend

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We look at who could be in the running to be the next President of Ireland, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) discuss their campaign against dog attacks, Solicitor Karen Walsh joins us with a particular focus on succession planning, wills and farm transfers, our Insurance Matters segment looks at the proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards that's not going ahead and what does this mean for motor, home and business insurance and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions

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With a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical child sexual abuse in schools to be set up - Louise O’Keeffe joins Patricia for a chat, Aware is looking for more volunteers to join its support team, concern over gaps in safeguarding law, a look ahead to the Munster Fleadh Cheoil and the movies with Mark

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The impact of Trump’s trade war on Irish distilleries, benefits of a phone free holiday, unacceptable waiting lists for Children’s mental health care, Safe Food tips for barbecue season, the East Cork Camino and Vet Jane Piggott answers your pet questions

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Bandon is open for business despite roadworks, young people still living at home, Barnardos following the release of their cost of living 2025 report, a look ahead to this year’s Make your Mark on Cancer walk, Alan O’Reilly ahead of a predicted heatwave

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College fees chaos, advice for small businesses to flourish in today’s economy, breaking records in the wrong way - we chat to Focus Ireland after the latest homeless figures hit a record high, tips to get more from your fridge, our show counsellor Joe Heffernan covers the topic of depression

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The Cork TD who says children waiting on assessments of need are being denied their legal right to an equal education, warning to motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices, new research shows that betting offers encourage people to gamble more, our Citizens Information segment focuses on passports and holiday matters and nutrition with Anneliese

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