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Laura O'Mahony - Red FM Presenter/Actor/Comedian
Laura talks about the Improv Panto at Cork Opera House
Red Breakfast’s Laura O’Mahony talks about this year’s Improv Panto which is returning this Friday to Cork Opera House. The Adult only panto is making a welcome return after two years.
Also making up the cast are Dominic MacHale, Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan, the brains behind the operation Laura Harte and Declan Wolfe from Studio Wolfe.
Grab your tickets now before it’s too late at: The Improv Panto 2022 – Over 18s – Live : Cork Opera House
Stephen Butterly- Aware
Stephen is encouraging people to Dash, Dance or Prance
Aware is responsible for caring and treating people with depression and bipolar disorder. In the form of support services, a support line as well as a range of education programmes.
Stephen is encouraging people to Dash,Dance or Prance for Aware on December 9-11th.
It’s a nationwide 5k event, you are encouraged to share pictures of the event to social media. You will also receive a medal which doubles as a Christmas tree ornament for your troubles.
To register for the event visit: Depression Support & Education Services – Aware
Kelly Mellerick - My Lovely Horse Rescue
Kelly is encouraging members of the public to “Adopt Don’t Shop This Christmas”
My Lovely Horse Rescue is aimed at helping ALL animals. Their mantra is to “Adopt Don’t Shop This Christmas” when it comes to family pets. This is on the back of an influx of pets being brought back into rescue centres post covid.
If you’re interested in adopting a pet visit: mylovelyhorserescue.com – WELCOME
Declan Lucey - Rubyhorse
Declan on co-writing a Christmas song about the cost-of-living crisis
Declan from Rubyhorse spoke with Dave about the band’s up coming gig in St Lukes and a Christmas song he has co-written that tackles the cost of living crisis. It’s been recorded & released by The Derelict Debits. All proceeds go to homeless charities in the UK and Ireland.
Hear the song now at: https://open.spotify.com/track/3rhd2Mwkn4xnNbWDZkr5Ls?si=ff4aef2a9949446d
Get tickets to the St Lukes gig; Rubyhorse & The White Horse Gospel Choir (uticket.ie)
Sean Layton - Ivy's Attic Jewellery
Sean tells of how this new thriving Cork business came to be
Sean chats with Dave about how lockdown has created more opportunities for him having moved home from London. Both Sean and his sister Jane were living in their family home. They were both looking for employment and Jane bought 2nd hand Jewellery. Sean then took it upon himself to post pictures of the Jewellery on Instagram. Taking advantage of the fact that most people would be at home and online.
The business has taken off to such an extent that they are now selling in the Marina Market, we also have number of vouchers for Ivy’s Attic Jewellery to give away throughout the weekend.
Check out Ivy’s Attic at: Ivys Attic Jewellery | Affordable, Quality, Contemporary Jewellery
Ivy’s Attic Jewellery (@ivysatticjewellery) • Instagram photos and videos
Corneluis O'Sullivan - Cork CoCo Comedy Club at The Roundy
Corneluis talks up Coco Comedy Awards night in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs
The CoCo Comedy Club is located upstairs in the Roundy in Daunt Square.
We hear about some of the impressive stats behind the Coco Comedy Club.
A club which hosts a variety of comedians such as emerging talent on a Thursday, local talent on a Friday and a national headliner will be playing on the Saturday (someone who is established within the industry)
This weekend sees the CoCo Comedy Awards Ceremony, with proceeds going to Autism Assistance Dogs.
Tickets available at: CoCo Comedy Club: Charity Comedy Special Tickets, Sat 3 Dec 2022 at 20:30 | Eventbrite
Audrey Lehane Cork Santa Cycle 2022
Audrey on Cork Santa Cycle for Marymount this Sunday
This Saturday in Goldbergs at 7.30 pm sees the return of the Santa Cycle.
It is hoped that upwards of 500 Santa’s will be cycling through the City in the 6th event of its kind.
With the aim of spreading festival cheer while also raising much needed funds for a number of charities. It’s a 30 minute cycle and members of the public are encouraged to turn out to support the event.
This is off the back of a fundraising initiative in the Marina Market, where they sold raffle tickets and Christmas themed Azure Jewellery. With proceeds going to Marymount.
Audrey is involved in the planning along with Rory Walsh and Connie Wiseman.
If you wish to take part in the Santa Cycle you can register at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cork-santa-cycle-tickets-435706498867
Where you’ll be provided with a Santa costume and lights for your bike.
Damien chats ahead of Virgin media E sports battle in Turner's Cross
Damien Delaney ex pro footballer and Irish international now commentator
Damien spoke to us ahead to Virgin Media’s “Gamers Are Athletes Too” in Turner’s Cross. Damien is Co-Commentator at the event alongside side former Manchester United player Darron Gibson. It will see David Meyler and Stephanie Roche take on Ireland’s top E Footballers Tyrone Ryan and Ciaran Walsh AKA Team Wild.
You can catch the battle live on twitch at 5pm tomorrow.
Rebecca Meagher – Netherlands based Cork Musician
Rebecca talks up new track “I’ll Be Alright” ft Stillbe
Cork singer Rebecca spoke to Dave about her love of the dance scene in Cork and being approached by Fish Go Deep to sing on a few of their tracks. As well as her travels to London to pursue music and the Netherlands where she settled down to have kids and work in software for 15 years. Only in the last year has Rebecca got back into creating music.
I’ll Be Alright is one of the two tracks Rebecca produced in the last year.
Hear Rebecca now at:
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Former Irish Footballer David Meyler
Former Irish Footballer David Meyler talks to Dave about the event that’s happening in Turner Cross next Tuesday.
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Barbra McDonagh
Barbra McDonagh of Insight Insurance talks about Donate A Dinner that’s happening this Christmas.
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Songstress Marguerite O’Connor
Songstress Marguerite O’Connor speaks to Dave about her gig with Cork Harbour Cruises. She will be providing the entertainment on the evening for the Christmas cruises this year – listen in to Dave Macs Drive to win a Christmas party for you and a few mates.
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Trish Harris from Cork Harbour Cruises
Trish Harris from Cork Harbour Cruises talks to Dave about the Christmas parties they are hosting – listen in to Dave Macs Drive to win a Christmas party for you and a few mates.
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Liam Daly – Lead Singer Of Little Known
Liam Daly – lead singer of band Little Known talks to Dave Mac about their brand new single Listen and their gig in Fred Zeppelins.
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Caoimhe Barry Tutor in The Cabin Knocknaheeny
Caoimhe Barry speaks to Dave about the Cabin in Knocknaheeny and her as a tutor. Also talks about the 10 years of Music Generation in Cork – with a concert in The Everyman on Monday 21st
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Comedian Chris Kent
Comedian Chris Kent talks about his brand new gig as an MC in the Comedy Club in the White Horse in Ballincollig and the event happening in The Bróg on Wednesday 23rd of November at 7pm. Win tickets here on Corks RedFM.
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Programme Co-Ordinator of Cork Science Festival Mervyn Horgan
Programme Co-Ordinator of Cork Science Festival Mervyn Horgan talks about events that are happening for Cork Science Week 2022
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Singer Myles Gaffney
Myles Gaffney talks about his brand new album Soldier On with the leading single of the same name – also his gig on in The Cork Arts Theatre November 12th
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Christian McCallum – AKA The Belly Man
Christian McCallum – AKA The Belly Man speaks about The Cork International Film Festival and the film The Harder They Come.
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Fiona Clarke – Festival Director of The Cork International Film Festival
Fiona Clarke talks about the Cork International Film Festival ahead of the opening and the movies that are to come throughout including the Irish film Aisha.
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Cork Santa Cycle 2022
Connie Wiseman speaks to Dave Mac about The Cork Santa Cycle 2022 happening on Sunday 4th of December with all proceeds from the event donated to Marymount Hospice.
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Comedy Cavern Coughlans
Christopher O’ Leary chats to Dave about The Comedy Cavern in Coughlans on Douglas Street offering up Cork’s finest comics and where they run free gigs on Tuesdays.
He talks about a show on in The Comedy Cavern on Saturday 12th of November Kiri Pritchard-McLean – Home Truths.
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Thomas O’Donovan
Thomas O’Donovan from West Cork has blown up on TikTok over the past year with more than 6 million views and 42K followers. He has built a following on Spotify of 12K monthly listeners and gotten over 200K streams. He speaks to Dave about his new single Far Away that is released on Friday November 4th.
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Comedian Andrew Ryan
Comedian Andrew Ryan talks about bringing his new show to the Everyman Theatre Saturday November 5th.
Jan Foster- Fundraiser with the Jack and Jill Foundation
Jan talks up Jack and Jill’s Up the Hill Challenge
Jan is after partaking in the Jack and Jill Up the Hill Challenge, to gather much needed funds for the organisation.
Even though the event is supposed to take place in November Jan climbed Carrauntoohil as the appropriate conditions are not guaranteed.
You can either gather funds by registering online and giving €18 which will provide an hour of nursing care or getting sponsorship is another option.
Jack and Jill are a Childrens Foundation raising money for sick kids.
It’s something that is personal to Jan and her Husband. From having had to deal with them back in 2020.
If you are interested in supporting the Jack and Gill foundation visit: #UpTheHill2022 – The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation
Sam Beamish - Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle
Sam talks about the 11th annual Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle
The 11th annual Fort 2 Fort charity cycle is taking place on Saturday 29th of October. Registration for the event is still open online until 1pm on Friday 28th of October. Or alternatively you can register at the Raddison Blu Hotel from 4.30- 8 pm also on the Friday, the final chance to register is at Crosshaven Soccer between 8 and 9 am.
The event is raising money for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, four Cork City and County Lions Clubs, and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration. Red Breakfast presenter and Olympian Rob Heffernen is a proud supporter of the event and he also opened it.
The event goes from Crosshaven Soccer Club to Camden Fort Meagher. With 4 different routes to choose from.
For more information on the event visit: Save the date for Fort2Fort 2022 – Mercy Hospital Foundation
Colm O'Connor - Re-use Republic
Colm chats about a Re-Use showcase event at IRD Duhallow
In association with Cork County Council, Re-use Republic took place in the IRD (Irish Rural Development) Duhallow headquarters in Newmarket Tuesday 25th from 2-7pm. It involved exhibits, workshops in recycling furniture and also Trisha of Trisha’s Transformation will be wrapping up proceedings on how not to waste food.
The event is all about showing local businesses how to start being green friendly.
For more information on Re-use Republic visit: Reuse Republic Event 2022 Tickets, Tue 25 Oct 2022 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
Ruby Ivy - Musician
Ruby Ivy Red FM representative for Irish Music Month last year
Out of the 5 acts shortlisted Ruby was winner and became the Red FM representative of Irish Music Month.
London based Ruby is now back with a new single “Precious”. Which is a R&B style tune.
To hear more of Ruby’s Music visit: Ruby Ivy on Apple Music
Steve From Kodaline
Steve from Kodaline spoke from Poland on new acoustic album and their big Cork gig Summer 23
Steve was kind enough to give us some of his time while the Kodaline lads and himself were on tour in Poland. The tour is aimed at promoting there new album Our Roots Run Deep.
Which is an acoustic live album of the bands songs to date.
It was recorded in the Olympia and is out now: https://goldendiscs.ie/collections/our-roots-run-deep-kodaline
Kodaline will be playing in Musgrave Park on Friday 23rd of June: https://mcd.ie/kodaline-announce-performance-at-musgrave-park-cork/
Paul Moore - Rebel Chilli
Paul talks about winning two silver awards in the Blas na hÉireann awards
Paul Moore and the team at Rebel Chilli are one of many businesses across Cork City and County to pick up awards at
Blas na hÉireann 2022 .
Rebel Chilli won silver awards for their Korean BBQ and Siracha sauce.
On top of winning an award 8 years ago when Rebel Chilli was founded, Paul was fresh out of college and producing the products from his mother’s kitchen.
To avail of Red Chilli’s products visit: https://www.facebook.com/rebelchilli/
https://www.instagram.com/rebelchilli/?hl=en
Julie Jay - Comedian
Julie Jay on her show “Opps, This Is Toxic”
Julie Jay chats to Dave ahead of her run at the Everyman at 8 pm tonight.
Where she will be wearing red latex and will be draped in a plastic snake.
Comedian Tommy Tiernan is a big supporter of hers, so much so that she has opened for him on his “Paddy Crazyhorse” tour
The show is a dark comedy love letter to Britney Spears, it starts in the 90s and goes through to the noughties.
Anne Twomey - Shandon Area History group
Anne talks of the book, documentary and subjects of “Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times”
Anne talks about the significant but lesser known role Cork women played in the struggle for Irish independence and the book produced on 5 of such women – “Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times” – the MacSwiney sisters, Muriel MacSwiney, widow of Terence, and the Wallace sisters. Now a Frameworks films documentary recently screened as part of Indie Cork 2022.
You can listen back to the full interview at: Dave Mac’s Cork History Matters – Red FM
Mary-Lou McCarthy Summerhill North Actress/Playwright
Mary- Lou on “Dead Letter Office” a theatre piece for young people at Graffiti Theatre
Mary- Lou from Summerhill North brings ‘The Dead Letter Office’ to Graffiti Theatre Blackpool
The show opens on Wednesday 19th of October in the Graffiti Theatre until Saturday the 22nd of October.
Elizabeth is a dead letter detective and knows everything there is to know about lost post. She loves her job… but people don’t send letters anymore. Days before the closure of her beloved Dead Letter Office, a mysterious package arrives.
Its target Audience is primarily for school kids from 9 years of age and it’s 60 mins in duration.
Also part of the cast is Curtis-Lee Ashqar.
For more information visit: THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE | GRAFFITI THEATRE, CORK | 19–22 OCT 2022 (everymancork.com)
Clodagh Ryan - Board Bia Graduate Programme
Clodagh from Montenotte speaks about promoting Irish Food and Drink Stateside
Clodagh who is originally from Montenotte but has relocated to Park Avenue in New York City is part of a Board Bia Graduate Programme that are responsible for marketing Irish Food and Drink in the US.
It is a two-year role which the French and commerce graduate is undertaking. She moved over in July 2021 in a pre-covid like NYC.
Clodagh talks about the Food and Drink that the Irish are renowned for such as Kerrygold and Jameson.
Actress/Musician Fiona McGarry from Fair Hill
Fiona discusses her role in feature film Holy Island
Fiona chats about Holy Island a film that premiered in last year’s Cork International Film Festival currently screening at Triskel Arts Centre. Directed by Robert Manson; it’s set in a port town where the two main characters are trapped and it follows their mission to get a ferry ticket for a way out of the mysterious town.
In the black and white, suspense, experimental feature film Fiona’s role has 3 different personas.
If this has wet your appetite you can catch it at Triskel Arts Centre until Thursday October 20th: Holy Island | Triskel Arts Centre
Tony from Cobh band The Burma
Tony discusses the bands long awaited debut Album
The Burma is made of Tony O Donovan (Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Peter Piggott (Lead Guitar, Synths and Backing Vocals) and Cian Doherty (Drummer and Percussionist).
Despite having released numerous EP’s Tony and his band The Burma are only now after releasing their debut album “Sucker for Stars”. They Play Sea Church, Ballycotton Friday Oct 21st
We heard the Burma’s new single “Hard to Say”.
To hear more of their music visit: The Burma | Irish Indie Band | Official Website | Cork, Ireland (theburmamusic.com)
John Creedon – Broadcaster, Writer & Proud Corkman
John Creedon discusses his new chart-topping book “A Treasury of Irish Folklore”
In this people’s history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools’ Collection. This treasure trove of old stories, ways and wisdom, which could have been lost for ever, was collected by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide project set up in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore.
Published here for the first time, this ‘best of’ selection includes chapters on ghost stories, agriculture, forgotten trades, schooling and pastimes. The result is an incredible arc of folk history that tells us about ourselves and how we lived long ago.
Pick up a copy of John’s book at: An Irish Folklore Treasury | Pre-Order At Eason (easons.com)
Timothy McGrath - Chairperson of the UCC Enactus Society
Timothy talks about UCC representing Ireland in the Enactus World Cup
The Enactus society is a global network of Student Entrepeneur’s who want to make a difference to society or the sustainable development programme. UCC recently saw off 10 other Universities, winning a competition that involves presenting projects on various topical issues every year. The winner in terms of having impact and innovation with their presentation will go on to represent Ireland on the international stage.
The projects Timothy and his team presented this year were Ceangal which involves working with Women in Direct Provision allowing them to create their own products such as candles and lip balm. With stalls in UCC at the start of each month, they’re also in Mahon Farmer’s Market.
The second project is ReFrame which is making micro transport from recycled plastic.
The Enactus World Cup is happening in Puerto Rica at the end of the month.
Best of luck to Timothy and his team!
Tom Kiernan West Cork Athleisure Active wear company Gym Grow Gain
Tom on a ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Coffee morning at Dean Hotel
Tom and his partner Stephanie set up their Athleisure Active Wear Clothing company “Gym Grow Gain” during covid. They are giving back to some of their female clients by hosting a coffee morning in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland in the Dean Hotel in Cork City on Monday, 17 October from 10.30am – 12pm.
For more information on the event visit: Gym Grow Gain coffee morning in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland Tickets, Mon 17 Oct 2022 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
Damien Sreenan - The Other 3 Amigos Podcast
Damien on getting silver at Irish Podcast Awards & City’s promotion as Champs
Damien from the 3 Amigos is in high spirits after Cork City gained promotion to the Premier Division on the back of their 0-0 draw against Wexford. With a little help from our friends in Athlone. Damien talks about all the drama that unfolded last Friday in the Cross.
Damien and his Co-Hosts Declan McCormack and Wayne Mullins chat about the ups and downs of Cork City on and off the pitch in this award-winning podcast.
The team picked up silver in the Irish podcast awards.
To hear the lads podcast visit: The Other 3 Amigos Podcast on Apple Podcasts
John O'Shea - Journalist and Cork City fanatic
John talks ahead of the launch of his book ” Cork City- Game Of My Life”
John who has been a die hard Cork City fan from an early age has been given the opportunity to release a book in association with Hero Books.
He got to interview his Hero’s such as: John Caulfield, Dave Barry, Johnny Dunleavey, Liam Kearney, Sean McGuire and Neal Horgan.
They recall a game that stands out for them and why.
There’s interviews with 30 Cork City legends past and present.
The official launch will take place in Waterstones in Patrick Street on October 19th at 6.30 pm. With a number of players in attendance with Ruairi O’Hagan of The Big Red Bench as MC on the night.
Pick up your copy of the book now at: https://www.waterstones.
Danny O'Rielly - The Coronas
Danny on The Coronas 7th studio album ‘Time Stopped’
The new album features the single “If You Let Me” which can be heard at the end of the interview.
For more information on The Coronas visit: The Coronas
Maura Lennon - Fundraising Director with The Hope Foundation
Maura talks about The Hope Foundation’s latest Fundraising initiative
Lyra
Cork’s Lyra live in studio talking new song ‘29 Box’
Lyra stopped by to chat ahead of her trip to the Gossies on Sunday where she has been nominated for Music Artist of the year. She is back touring all around the country to a sold out crowd, including in Cyprus Avenue on October 28th.
This is on the back of performing at Electric Picnic and Indiependence Festival where she performed an Adele cover with Mark Feehily from Westlife.
Hear more of Lyra’s music at: Lyra Singer | The Official Website Of Lyra
Reggie, Blackrock Road
Enjoy An Evening With Reggie at The Everyman
The Everyman is so excited to welcome the return of An Evening with Reggie, alongside a bunch of the best theatre artists that Cork and Ireland have to offer, taking to the stage. Literally…Reggie is back on the North Side. Reggie himself shared some thoughts “I adored being up on stage in the Everyman – there’s a decent gap between yourself and the people in the front row, so there was zero chance of catching the Norrie flu. My wife asked me if I got stage fright and I said not a chance Marjorie, sure you’re up nice and high and there is nothing I enjoy more than talking down to people. On top of that, the audiences were well able to laugh at themselves, which is very important, particularly when you’re from Kilmallock.” Reggie enthralled his audience in The Everyman earlier this year and is delighted to be back on stage to spread the love.
For tickets to An Evening With Reggie visit: What’s On at The Everyman | NOW LAUNCHED (everymancork.com)
Clare Sands - Cork Musician
Clare chats about her new single “Keep The Flame Burning”
Clare talks up her new single “Keep The Flame Burning” ahead of the recent release of her self- titled album.
The album (a mix of Irish and English) explores Gaelic tradition and the power of Women, and her love of all things Irish.
Featured on the album are fellow musicians: Susan O’Neill, Fiachna Ó Braonáin (The Hothouse Flowers) and Steve Cooney.
Clare, accompanied by Manchán Magan, played St Luke’s over the weekend and for more dates see Official Website | Clare Sands | Irish Fiddler & Bilingual Singer – Fearless Fiddler & Bilingual Singer
William Hammond - Director of the 43rd Cork Folk Festival
William on Cork Folk Festival highlights
The Cork Folk Festival is underway through to Sunday October 2nd with over 50 events taking place throughout the Festival. Some of the many artists taking part include Mary Black, Matt Molloy and Sean Keane of the Chieftains, Thomas McCarthy, and Jimmy Crowley. As well that there will be a performance by two great bands in Fitzgerald’s Park.
To see what acts take your fancy visit: PROGRAMME & TICKETS 2022 | Cork Folk Festival – Cork, Ireland 29th Sept-2nd October 2022
Peter Martin - Ardú Street Art Project
Peter chats about the return of the Street Art Project to the Streets of the City
Peter is back with Ardú the contemporary street art project, the third of its kind.
It features 3 new works of art for the public to enjoy throughout the Streets and Alleyways of Cork City.
The inaugural project came about as a result of the lockdown in 2020,with the aim of creating murals to brighten up the City.
Murals that are being showcased this year include works by Bristol artist Vents137 on South Terrace and also a mural is being painted by Jolene Kitsune who is from Belgium that’s being painted on O’Sullivan’s Quay. Further to that one’s being painted on Pope’s Quay by French artist based in Dublin Claire Prouvost.
It all came together with the help of Creative Ireland and Cork City Council and a large team of volunteers.
There’s an audio tour available at: http://arducork.ie/audio-tour/
Or check out: https://www.instagram.com/ardustreetart/
Edel Curtin - Coughlan's Live
Edel Curtin on Coughlan’s Live 10th Anniversary
Esther McCarthy - Features Editor at The Irish Examiner
Esther will be hosting an event with John Creedon as part of the Words By Water Festival
Pat Kinevane - Playwright / Actor
Fishamble: The New Play Company presents four spectacular Pat Kinevane plays back to back at The Everyman
Fishamble is very proud to have commissioned, developed, and produced plays written and performed by Pat, which continue to tour extensively. They are Forgotten (since 2006), Silent (since 2011) Underneath (since 2014), and Before (since 2018), all directed by Jim Culleton. The Everyman is honoured to give audiences an opportunity to see all four renowned shows back to back. The plays have been performed in over 60 venues throughout Ireland. They have won Olivier, Fringe First, Helen Hayes, Herald Angel, Herald Archangel, Argus Angel, LA Stage Raw, and Adelaide Fringe Best Theatre awards. Pat, originally from Cobh, is hugely honoured at the opportunity and says he is also thrilled to get a chance to pop down to see his mum while he’s here too.
For more information on all of Pat’s plays visit: What’s On at The Everyman | NOW LAUNCHED (everymancork.com)
Noelle Ni Riagáin - Pitch'd Circus and Arts Festival
Noelle talks about the events coming up during the weekend
On the back of his chat with Cormac, Dave chats to Noelle about the weekend ahead for Culture Night where events will be taking place between the Coal Quay and the Firkin Crane as part of the Pitch’d Circus and Arts Festival.
On the Saturday there was be a staging of “Soup” in the Firkin Crane. Soup is a Live art physical theatre show which explores grief.
On the Sunday Tony award winning Actor and professional clown Bill Irwin will be performing on Douglas Street outside the Firkin Crane, Bill would have a similar style of cabaret to that of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy.
For more info visit: Pitch’d Festival (circusfactorycork.com)
Eanna on season two of Netflix series ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’
Eanna on season two of Netflix series ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’
Fate: The Winx Saga season 2 is now available to view on Netflix. It sees six student fairies attend the ethereal boarding school of Alfea and learn the ways of magic and mystery, and get to experience all sorts of feats of wonder and wizardry. Series two sees the start of a new term at Alfea, with new fairy faces, new romances and new threats. The show was filmed in Wicklow in November 2021. You may recognise Éanna from RTE’s Smother.
Stream Fate: The Winx Saga now on Netflix
Aileen Foy - Instructor with Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Aileen on how Dogs open a world of possibility for a child with needs
Autism Dogs Ireland is a Cork based charity and Aileen on top of having children has taken on the task of training two dogs. It’s a very important job as they can make a significant difference to the users. This means matching the right dog to the right owner. Sometimes training the dogs can take up to 2 years.
Aileen is appealing to the public for funds in order to enable them to continue this vital training, which has now become more challenging in recent times.
To support this worthy cause visit: Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland : Donate
Ray Blackwell De Barra's Folk Club Clonakilty
Ray talks of the 18th Clonakilty International Guitar Festival currently underway
Ray joins Dave to discuss the 18th Clonakilty International Guitar Festival, which is currently underway. It’s a return to normality after having two years of holding it with restrictions in place. Musicians at the festival include the likes of Andy Irvine, Anna Tivel, Jeffery Martin, John Spillane, Post Punk Podge & The Techno-Hippies, Enola Gay, Kris Drever, Marisa Anderson and the Farmers Markets Mystery Go Green Gig, where they aim to encourage a greener and more sustainable form of living. If that wasn’t enough there’s a walking tour with balladeer Sean Fitzgerald. That’s just to name a few!
For more info on Clonakilty International Guitar Festival visit: Timetable | Clonakilty International Guitar Festival | 9 – 18 September 2022 (clonguitarfest.com)
Anne Kingston- Surf Lifesaving World Championships
Anne talks to Dave ahead of her and her teams trip to Italy next Monday
Anne talks about the Surf Lifesaving World Championships which is taking place in Italy.
She is flying out with a group from Clonakilty over to Riccione on the east coast of Italy. They will be hoping to bring home a Gold medal again. Also involved is Niamh Morrison of Hen Jewellery who Dave spoke to previously during Cork Craft Month.
The various age groups taking part are…
Juniors: 15-18 years
Seniors: 18-30 years
30- 35 years
35-40 years and so forth
It was something that Anne didn’t get involved with until she was 50,after coming across Thomas Neville who is a Boatman in Inchydoney , she also came across the rest of group while out swimming.
If you would like to get involved in lifesaving visit: Cork Surf Lifesaving – Home | Facebook
LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 (lifesaving2022.com)
Historians John Borgonovo & Gerry White
John and Gerry discuss Battle for Cork exhibition at St Peter’s North Main Street
John from UCC and military historian Gerry White are both authors of The Battle for Cork The Burning of Cork respectively and both were involved in assisting the presenting of a new exhibition – open now – at St Peter’s North Main Street on the ‘battle for Cork’ of 1922 as seen through the lens of WD Hogan. WD being a famous photographer at the time.
It tells of an episode of Ireland’s civil war that saw the free state army drive the anti-treaty IRA out of Cork following an amphibious landing at Passage West and a fierce series of gun battles through Rochestown and Garyduff woods.
To visit the exhibit visit: https://stpeterscork.ie/whats-on/?e=11139213&rand=75027
You’ll find a longer conversation on the matter here https://d21uc2jkdtk9j5.cloudfront.net/shows/dave-macs-cork-history-matters/
Darren Kiely - Millstreet singer/ songwriter
Darren Kiely talks about his new single “How Could You Love Me”
Hailing from Millstreet in Co. Cork, Ireland – Darren began playing regularly in some of the finest hotels and venues up and down the country in 2019!
Inheriting a love of traditional Irish music and classical rock from his parents (the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan) and combining it with a love of current alternative bands and singer-songwriters (most notably The Lumineers and Dermot Kennedy)
Darren quickly grew his fanbase on social media during the pandemic. Darren’s deep, raspy and emotive voice allows his lyrics to remain central to the song, while creating a folk/pop style.
Fast forward to 2022 and Darren has moved to New York City to pursue his music career closer to his producer. He is about to release his debut single in late August, with more to come before the turn of the year.
Single drops on Friday,
Presave info,
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/darrenkiely/how-could-you-love-me
Malcolm Willis - Film Director
Malcolm explains his Dingle-set short film ‘Blow-Ins’
Malcolm is one of the 30 percent of those living in Dingle who isn’t from the area or is a Blow-In.
As this is a something Malcolm can relate to he decided to create a documentary titled “Blow-Ins” along with the assistance of Ben Kavanagh from Tralee.
It screened on RTE One Thurs 08th see the RTE player for more
Eoin Cadogan Cork GAA and Douglas Legend
Eoin on the hell of RTE’s “Ultimate Hell Week – The Professionals”
Eoin was part of the All-Ireland winning Football team with Cork in 2010, but that means nothing on Ultimate Hell Week. He wasn’t able to give away much apart from it’s explosive start which is kicked off last and the fact that calling it “brutal” is an understatement. With each participant being tested mentally and physically with no sleep. The aim being to be one of very few to pass selection into the Army Ranger Wing.
Eoin is one of many Cork representatives on the show, with Billy Holland and Setanta Ó hAilpín also taking part.
Catch up with episode one of Ultimate Hell Week – The Professionals on the RTE player now or Wednesday’s at 9.35 on RTE One
Jesper Pedersen - Festival Director of Upstart Festival
Jesper talks about the Upstart Festival taking place this weekend in Glounthaune
Cormac Mohally Circus Factory
Cormac on Cork’s 5th Pitch’d Circus and Arts Festival
Fresh from Electric Picnic Cormac talks about this years Pitch’d Circus and Arts Festival 2022.
The festival runs from Friday 9th- Sunday 25th of September, with Cork’s Red FM as proud media partners.
The event is a way of bringing high quality contemporary international Circus acts such as Dutch/Irish ensemble the Tea Time Company who will be getting the festival up and running this Friday and Saturday at Dance Cork Firkin Crane.
The following weekend Circus factory will be turning their stomping ground (across from the Marina Market) into a venue with a late night cabaret and street shows during the day.
The final weekend of the festival will be culture night and collaborating and combining with Douglas Street, Autumn Festival.
For more information on the event visit:
Pitch’d Festival (circusfactorycork.com)
Eddie Kiely Cork’s FIFA Records
Eddie on “FIFA 100” celebrating 100 releases from this Cork label
Eddie spoke about his label FIFA (Forever In Financial Arrears),reaching the milestone of 100 releases. However Eddie couldn’t do this without the assistance of Ashley Keating drummer of the Franks and Walters.
Eddie himself was the manager of Emperor of Ice Cream
The main focus of FIFA is to get bands air time on radio stations, gigs and generally introducing them to a wider audience while still giving them creative rights to their music.
Eddie chats about the benefits of realising music digitally.
The compilation album features 13 tracks with a track from each of the artists signed to FIFA.
To hear more about the album visit: Artists | FIFA Records (bandcamp.com)
FIFA Records – Forever In Financial Arrears | Facebook
Innishannon Influencer Nicole O'Brien of Netflix ‘Too Hot To Handle’ Fame
Nicole on all things reality TV and new single “C’est La Vie”
Nicole who featured in “Too Hot To Handle” spoke to Dave about the period between when the show had finished recording and when it went out live, she goes on to speak about how she handled all the attention and concluded by talking about what life living in the bright lights of London was like.
We played her new single C’est La Vie, which can be heard here; C’est La Vie – YouTube
Fergus O'Brien Cycle Against Suicide Cork
Fergus talks of the Bike 4 Life Cork Spin Off Saturday at Marina Market
This Saturday will see the Cycle Against Suicide 42 K Bike 4 Life Cork Spin Off charity event. The aim of the event is to promote positive Mental Health, Stamp Out Stigma and Demystify Mental Wellbeing. It’s in advance of World Prevention Against Suicide day on September 10th. Another aim is to fight the stigma around masculinity, with 3 out of 4 suicides in Ireland being male, their mantra is “Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength”. After the cycle returns to Marina Market there will be Food, Music and Mental Health talks and free on site counselling from 2-6 pm. Phil and the Red Patrollers will also be there as will Peter Dennehy who has always played a major role in Cycle Against Suicide events in the past.
For more info on the event visit: Cycle Against Suicide – Help for anyone battling depression, self-harm, at risk of suicide
Claire O'Leary Actor from Rathcormac featuring in London’s West End
Claire talks up the 60th celebration of The Montforts at Cork Opera House Thurs 1st
Rathcormac actress Claire chats to Dave from the Sondheim Theatre in Soho where she features in Les Misérables, she made her West End London debut just before Covid struck and has spent the last year and a-half in the cast of the show.
Before she hit the West End Claire was a part of the Montfort College of Performing Arts from an early age, and she will be a part of their 60th birthday celebrations in Cork Opera House this Thursday. Where in the past she played Penny Pingleton in Hairspray and Alice in Alice In Wonderland.
To attend the Monfort Anniversary concert visit: The Montforts 60th Birthday-A Gala Celebration – Live : Cork Opera House
Ailsa Spindler Gay Project Cork on ‘Before The Rainbow... And After’
Ailsa talks of their newly released art project
Before The Rainbow… And After is participatory arts project produced in association with Cork Gay Project culminating in the launch of an art publication (book of photography, collage images and poetic text) and film piece exploring and reflecting the experiences of older, marginalised gay men. Produced in collaboration with high profile UK artist and facilitator, Mark Storor, Creative Producer Claire Ryan, filmographer Cathal MacGabhann (band member of The Altered Hours) and photographer, Carolyn Collier, in a process of shared conversation, exchange, action and dreaming. Through the arts process, people of different ages, nationalities and ethnicities have participated in the creation of beautiful pieces of artwork, through the telling of stories that have been unheard, that have been forgotten, that need to be re-remembered, and that are yet to happen and make their way into the public realm. The project saw 10 older GBTQI++++ people working with arts facilitator Mark Storor over the course of the last nine weeks, taking part in practical, participatory workshops where they developed a creative language together, to tell their stories. The outcome is this beautiful publication and film piece reflecting the men’s stories and experiences through a variety of artistic mediums – collage, photography, costume design, film.
To see Before the Rainbow visit: Home – Gay Project
Philip King - Scullion
Philip chats about Scullion’s latest tour
Philip King of Scullion chats about his love of coming from ‘Where The South Wind Blows’ back over the Cork county bounds, particularly to West Cork, in this case to Allihies for the first gig of a brand new tour for a brand new album. He talks about how it feels to get the band back together in a post pandemic world, as well as their past fashion choices.
Other Cork venues on the list include: Levis Corner House, Ballydehob- September 23rd
Everyman Theatre, Cork – September 24th
Inkwell Theatre, Tracton – October 22nd
For a full list of venues that Scullion are visiting: HOME | scullion
Laoise Leahy - Cork Musician
Laoise spoke to us just before taking to the stage in the City Hall
There’s plenty on offer as part of Cork Soul Fest: Soul Fest (soulfestcork.com)
Sam McNicholl from Connolly's of Leap
Sam talks up an action packed weekend of gigs at the West Cork venue
Having already expanded to do food in 2019 Sam from Connolly’s chats about the further expansion of the outdoor area of the family run music venue and pub, when the lockdown came about.
This in turn allowed them to have gigs outside.
Including day long gigs which are happening this Saturday 27th August.
With musicians such as Kneecap, Jelani Blackman, Mango, Arveene and Lisa OH.
On the 28th John Francis Flynn and spíní na hEireann will be taking to the stage.
Get your tickets now at: Events – Connolly’s Of Leap (connollysofleap.com)
Former All-Ireland Winning Cork Hurler Seán McCarthy
Seán talks up Ballinhassig GAA’s Trip To Tipp Fundraiser
Seán talks about the pivotal role his club Ballinhassig plays in his sporting life. Now they’re looking to replace there 50 year old clubhouse, despite it creating some great memories. Enter Tipperary man Pascal Ryan who resides in Ballinhassig. Who came up with the suggestion of a walk to Tipperary, which is going back to the concept of walking to the Munster Hurling Final in Thurles in days gone by. The event will be starting in Ballinhassig GAA Club Sunday 28th and will involve a 7 day walk covering over 170 km to Pascal’s former club on the far side of Thurles.
There’ll be between 14-20 people walking everyday, with the underage teams stopping over in a number of clubs on route to play a game.
Day 1: Ballinhassig to Sarsfields
Day 2: Sarsfields to Bride Rovers
Day 3: Sarsfields to Glanworth
Day 4: Glanworth to Ballylanders
Day 5: Ballylanders to Cahir
Day 6: Cahir to Cashel
Day 7: Cashel to Thurles & on to Moyne Templetouhey
If you would like to contribute or volunteer in some way visit: https://www.facebook.com/ballinhassiggaa
Ivanna McMahon - Newly Crowned Miss Ireland 2022
Ivanna talks of her Cork connections & shock at being named 75th Miss Ireland
Last Saturday in Castlebar Ivanna became the 75th Miss Ireland, she is from Clare however she has strong Cork connections having studied medicine in UCC as well as serving an internship at CUH. If that wasn’t enough of a connection to the Rebel County she also worked in Voodoo Nightclub.
Congrats to Ivanna!!
Sinead Dunphy director of Soul Fest 2022
All about Cork’s Soul Fest 2022
Sinéad Dunphy talks about a post covid Soul Fest retuning to 20 different venues throughout Cork City. Where you can sample Music, Drink and Soul Food within the various venues.
Cork’s Red FM are proud media partners and music on offer includes… Laoise Leahy opening on the Friday night and music from Karen Underwood as well as a Heritage Pub Trail on the Saturday night.
Also a side from just music Colette Forde is on the look out for dancers to get involved in the Soul Train, dancing to Tina Turners “Proud Mary”.
There’s is around an hour and a half of rehearsals involved for the event on Friday.
If you would like to be involved email: info@soulfestcork.com
To see what other events make up Soul Fest 2022 visit: What’s on… — Soul Fest (soulfestcork.com)
Allen Flynn of The Flynn Hotel Collection owner of Cork’s Imperial Hotel
Allen talks about the historical connection between General Michael Collins and Cork’s Imperial Hotel
Allen speaks with Dave about the connection between the Imperial Hotel and General Michael Collins and of how the hotel has commemorated that connection on the 100th anniversary of the Béal na Bláth ambush.
Fancy a stay at the Imperial Hotel? Then visit: Hotels in Cork City, Luxury Cork Hotels | Imperial Hotel Cork
Abbey Blake of Cork Punk Band - Pretty Happy
Abbey talks up her Audio/Visual Punk Tour at Triskel Arts Centre
Peter Cooney- International Rose Of Tralee Festival
Peter Cooney- Talks to us live from the Carrigaline Court Hotel
Yellow belly Peter Cooney talks to us Live from the Carrigaline Court Hotel which was the last stop over spot for the Roses in the 2022 Rose Of Tralee Festival. It’s the second year coming to this venue. Where they will be wined and dined, before heading for the Kingdom tomorrow.
When eventually one of the 33 roses will be crowned the “Rose of Tralee” next Tuesday.
For more information on the festival visit: Rose of Tralee Festival 19th to 23rd August 2022 | Ireland
Maire Ni Mhurchu of activitydays.ie
Maire on Cork On A Fork Fest Food History Walking Tour
Maire of activitydays.ie is hosting a fun food trail in Cork as part of the Cork On A Fork food fest underway right now & a Cork tapas trail Friday evening too
For more information about Cork On A Fork visit: Cork on a Fork Fest – Cork City Council
Or to see more activates available around Cork visit: http://activitydays.ie/
Timmy O' Mahony - Playwright/Actor
Timmy on his play “The Story” at Cork Arts Theatre
Timmy will be performing his latest play “The Story” in Cork Arts Theatre. On Wednesday 17th – Friday 19th at 1pm as well as Friday and Saturday at 9pm.
The play tells the tale of a man living with his parents on Cork’s Northside, he is a Sherlock Holmes fanatic and when his close friend goes missing he uses the skills he picked up from watching it to try and solve the mystery of his disappearance.
Timmy has nothing but praise for the TDC (Theatre Development Centre) at Triskel Arts Centre and Pat Kearnan who helped him with his script.
To see what the story is with Timmy’s play visit: The Story – Cork Arts Theatre
Niamh Morrison - HEN Jewellery
West Cork jewellery designer on Cork Craft Month
Clonakilty woman Niamh Morrison spoke to us about her business Hen Jewellery which is a part of Cork Craft Month happening now until the end of August.
Niamh is one of many members who are a part of Cork Craft and Design, as a silversmith she describes the importance of Cork Craft Month for her and her fellow creators for getting their work into the public eye. As well as networking with other crafters.
A lot of the action is happening in St Peter’s Church in North Main Street, with demonstrations, Face Painting and Music as well as the opportunity to meet the Artists.
For check out Niamh’s work visit: About – HEN Jewellery
Or visit: Cork Craft Month | Cork Craft & Design (corkcraftanddesign.com)
Bambie Thug- Cork Artist
Cork Musician Bambie Thug talks up her new track “kawasaki”
Elmarie McCarthy- Tourism Officer with Cork City Council
Elmarie – Talks about the Inaugural Cork on a Fork Food Festival
Elmarie speaks about Cork businesses coming together with the aim of growing Cork as a food destination, on top of its already rich legacy and how it’s taking advantage of the on street dining in the City Centre. You can enjoy Food Trails, Tasting Masterclasses, Bitesize Food talks, Food demos and plenty of fun for all the family.
If this event has wetted your appetite visit: Cork on a Fork Fest – Cork City Council
Orla Ó Regan - Visual Artist Mallow
Orla talks all things Cork Craft Month & her own work as well
Orla talks up Cork Craft Month, she is one of the many visual artists taking part in this years event.
She is based in North Cork, has a studio in Mallow and is the creator of Words In Porcelain.
Cork Craft Month allows Orla to network with over 100 members of Cork Craft and Design based in Douglas Woollen Mills.
However this year there will be an All-Ireland approach to Crafts.
With an opportunity to visit; Studio Trails, Exhibitions, Demonstrations and Meet the Maker Sessions.
For more info visit: Home | Cork Craft & Design (corkcraftanddesign.com)
Or check out Orla at: Irish Art | Orla O Visual Art | County Cork
Deirdre Burchill Union Hall on RTE’s ‘Horse Country’
Equine enthusiast Deirdre chats about her family’s role in new six part RTE series
Deirdre from Union Hall chats about the six part series on RTE on Tuesday nights at 7, it examines the passion that Irish people have for their Horses.
You will be able to catch up with John, Emma and Deirdre carrying out tasks such as the family getting the show pony ready for Wexford.
It will also look at other families in Sligo and Galway.
All with the common aim of making it to the RDS Horseshow.
Watch episode 2 of Horse Country tonight on RTE1 at 7pm or watch it on playback at: Horse Country – RTÉ Player (rte.ie)
Son Of Nowhere (Alex) Music Producer from West Cork
Alex (Son Of Nowhere) talks about his track on Irish electronic release Strength In Numbers Glen Brady and Arveene Juthan
Strength In Numbers is an artist development platform, record label and music supply company founded by longtime creative collaborators Glen Brady and Arveene Juthan. Initially Strength In Numbers started doing club nights and show cases in Irish venues like The Sugar Club in Dublin & Connolly’s of Leap in Cork and the SIN 001 compilation began to take shape. Extra production input, mastering and art & design were thought of and this eclectic and encompassing compilation was born. Amongst the tracks is one born in West Cork under the creative endeavour of Alex…
To hear Son Of Nowhere visit: Spotify – Son of Nowhere
Ger McCarthy Sports Journalist Author & Podcaster
Ger talks of Rebelette All-Ireland success and his high hopes for the Camogie girls this weekend
Ger chats to Dave on the back of the Minor Ladies Footballers All-Ireland victory over Galway, and ahead of a triple header in Croke Park with both Cork Intermediates and Senior Camogie teams in the hunt for All-Ireland titles.
You can hear the Ger’s Women In Sport podcast at: The Big Red Bench – Red FM
Where, as well as Gaelic games, you will hear a variety of sports being covered such as Rugby, Aussie Rules, F1, Hockey and Basketball.
Ger also has a book on Cork Ladies Gaelic Football out now available at: Buy Cork L.G.F.A. Game Of My Life Book at Easons
Good luck to Cork’s Camogie teams playing All-Ireland finals in Croke Park this weekend!!
Christine Smiddy on taking part in Tour De Munster a key Down Syndrome Ireland fundraiser
Christine on preparing for her first Tour De Munster & on how her brother Damien benefits from the money raised
Christine and Damien are both from Garryvoe in East Cork. 20 year old Damien has Down Syndrome he will be one of the many people benefitting from the funds collected in this years Tour De Munster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland’s Munster Branches.
Christine will be participating in in the 600 km 4 day charity cycle this year.
She is new to cycling and only starting training in March.
To date the event has raised 4 million and they are hoping to raise more with your generosity.
Allowing projects such as projects such as “Field Of Dreams” (a horticultural site based in Curraheen) to be created.
The event takes place on Thursday August 4th.
For more information or to donate visit: iDonate.ie | Support Christine Smiddy’s TdM ‘22 Fundraising Page
Tadhg Hickey – Comedian/Actor/Online Agent Provocateur
Tadhg on his starring role in John B Keane’s “Letters Of A Country Postman” @ Everyman Theatre
Comedian and former member of CCCahoots Tadhg Hickey took time away from his rehearsal of the John B Keane play – Letters Of A Country Postman to talk up the merits of the show. Despite his renowned comedic background he plays a straight role as Postman Mocky Fondoo.
It tells the tale of how the Postman is a pivotal part of what glues the community together and as well as being the only person that some people could speak to all day.
It was wrote in 1975 however there’s still a number of themes that apply to the modern day.
The play also stars; Accordionist Danny O’ Mahony as well as Madi O’Carroll and Chloe O’ Reilly who take on numerous roles through out.
The play runs from August 10-27th get your tickets at: LETTERS OF A COUNTRY POSTMAN | The Everyman Cork | 5-27 AUG 2022
Bunny O' Riordan - Fundraiser
Bunny talks about an event that came about from the death of his son Cian
Bunny chats to Dave about how suicide impacts those left behind after the death of their loved ones. The event is aimed at raising awareness of this matter, in the form of the Cuddle Run.
Bunny will be hopping on his son Cian’s bike, a side from raising awareness the event is to raise some much needed funding for a centre that is functioning but a slightly run down facility they have in Middleton. They’re looking to improve it and enhance the services they can provide such as : Mindfulness, bereavement support groups as well as any other systems that may be needed.
This all came about when Bunny came to the realisation that there were no services available for Bunny with he was grieving his son Cian’s death in 2009.
For more info on the event visit: The Midleton Hub
Bunny O' Riordan –The Midleton Hub
Bunny on The Cuddle Run fundraiser for Midleton Hub
Bunny talks to Dave about the Cuddle Run that is raising awareness of suicide prevention & support and funds for the Midleton Hub. It provides help to those suffering from suicide bereavement. Sponsor a brick for €100 to help redevelop facilities at the Hub. The target figure is €100,000. Bunny’s own son.
Bunny’s objective is to go through 32 counties in 32 days, on his son Cian’s motorbike. Cian sadly died through suicide.
The Red FM roadshow will be there next Monday from 11.30 am for a 1pm start.
For more information about the event or to donate visit: The Midleton Hub
Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan on new music and the danger of Patrice Evra
Chat topping musician Tom Grennan spoke to Dave about new single “All These Nights”, his connection to Offaly, Tom’s (little bitta) love for the beautiful game and the danger of Patrice Evra!!
To see the video for Tom’s new track visit: Tom Grennan – All These Nights (Lyric Video) – YouTube
Ray Barron- Two Time Polka
Ray chats ahead of Two Time Polka’s performance at Spraoi in Waterford
Ray and his band Two Time Polka will be performing at Spraoi in Waterford this weekend.
They are an eclectic band playing music from all around the world.
Ray and Two Time Polka have been going to the famous street arts festival for years.
Featuring Street Theatre and Comedy throughout the streets of Waterford on the Friday and Saturday, ending with a parade on Sunday.
And…It’s free!!
For more information visit: Spraoi – Spraoi
Or hear more from Two Time Polka at: Home – TWO TIME POLKA
Goldie Bron$on - Cork City singer/songwriter
Goldie Bron$on talks up new track “Far Apart”
Goldie is a 21 year old musician from Cork City. Far Apart is the first song he recorded under a label, this particular tune has been recorded under a Canadian Label with the assistance of German DJ Kenage. The song was inspired by lockdown and the fact that everyone was so “Far Apart”. It’s also about a girl from Australia who was texting Goldie and despite the fact that she is on the other side of the world living a different life the lockdown is a global thing that everyone is going through.
Goldie is heavily influenced by Hip-Hop as well other numerous genres.
To hear more about Goldie visit: Goldie Bron$on (@goldie.bronson) • Instagram photos and videos
Goldie Bron$on (@goldiebronson) / Twitter
Konrad Im - Events Organiser at Cork Pride
Konrad talks about the Family Fun Day as part of Cork LGBT Plus Pride Festival this Sunday
Konrad talks up the Family Fun Day happening this Sunday as part of Cork LGBT Plus Pride. It kicks off a whole week of celebrations. There over 30 events as part of the festival this year. The Family Fun Day is taking place in Fitzgerald’s Park, incorporated into the event this year is Prides Got Talent, with a cash prize of €500 and the opportunity to perform on the pride mainstage on Sunday 31st. Also on display will be a number of drag acts and musicians.
Red FM’s Colm O’ Sullivan will be there playing tunes with Letycha Le’Synn making an appearance too.
Gates open at 1 pm.
This is all after a number of pride parades around the county on Saturday.
For more information on this event visit: Home – Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival (corkpride.com)
From Gamer to Pro Drifter
Alan Hynes Drift Car Driver from Buttevant
Buttervant native Alan talks to Dave about how he made the move from playing video games to being a professional drifter. It all came about from his interest in car racing video games and he decided that he would like to try racing for real.
If you’d like to witness drifting for yourself you can do so at Kart World in Watergrasshill this weekend. With a birds eye view of cars racing up to 150 km per hour.
This spectacle is happening on Sat 23rd and Sunday 24th of July.
With gates at 10 am.
Seán Antoin Ó Muirí - Fuinneamh Workshop Architects
Seán talks ecology at Tramore Valley Park
Seán from Fuinneamh Workshop Architects chats with Dave, Fuinneamh being the Irish for energy. Seán and his team are setting out to construct a rammed earth building which is made using bio-degradable materials such as timber and sub soil in Tramore Valley Park, the first of it’s kind in Ireland. It’s part of the Kinship project, Cork City Council have teamed up with Creative Ireland in order to build an Eco Lab with the aim of allowing members for the public to congregate in order to discuss ecology within the park.
The project is currently under construction with the hope of it being completed by September.
You are also invited to pitch your own ideas for activities by emailing: kinshipapplications@gmail.com
For more information visit: EcoLab – Cork City Council
Hayley Ryan - Impressionist/Intermediate Camogie Player and Red FM Presenter
Hayley chats about how her Love Island impressions gained traction on TikTok
Des Cahill- Local Councillor and MC at Blackrock Village Festival
Des chats about the Blackrock Village Festival taking place on July 16th
Sinead Quinlan - Comedian/Presenter of Red Hits
Sinead chats about her upcoming gig in the CoCo Comedy Club
Dominic Gallagher - Cork Ladies under 16 Bainisteoir
Dominic chats with us ahead of the Rebelettes under 16 All-Ireland Final
Dominic spoke with us less than an hour before the Cork Ladies under 16 Footballers faced Dublin.
He spoke about taking on Kerry in the Munster Final and Cavan in the All-Ireland semi final, and how they had to dig deep in the championship so far.
Congratulations to the Cork under 16 Ladies for making it to the All Ireland final this year.
