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Latest Episodes from Dave Mac’s Local Legend
12th of Aug 2022
Cork Musician Bambie Thug talks up her new track “kawasaki”
Bambi is a Cork native who resides in London and has had one of her tracks played 3 times on the BBC. She made the move to London in order to study theater and dance,upon deciding that it wasn’t for her, she started writing tracks and “fell” into the industry. However studying theater wasn’t all a waste of time as her Instagram is full of theatrical and flamboyant images. As well as this she has a broad taste of musical influences. To hear more music from Bambi visit:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6g3orasGcMPn0gwcE3JMAC
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10th of Aug 2022
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
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9th of Aug 2022
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
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8th of Aug 2022
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)
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5th of Aug 2022
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
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4th of Aug 2022
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!!
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3rd of Aug 2022
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    
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2nd of Aug 2022
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    
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28th of Jul 2022
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
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27th of Jul 2022
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
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26th of Jul 2022
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  
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25th of Jul 2022
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
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22nd of Jul 2022
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
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21st of Jul 2022
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)  
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20th of Jul 2022
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.
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18th of Jul 2022
Hayley chats about how her Love Island impressions gained traction on TikTok
We hear from Hayley Ryan of the Saturday Breakfast on Red FM. She tells us how her Love Island impressions took off on TikTok (most famously Maura Higgins), who her favourite contestant is from this year and we even listen to some of her impressions. To hear more of Hayley’s work visit: Hayley Ryan (@hayls_ryan) / Twitter                                                                    Hayley (@hayls_ryan) TikTok  Or listen to her show every Saturday: https://d21uc2jkdtk9j5.cloudfront.net
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19th of Jul 2022
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
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15th of Jul 2022
Des chats about the Blackrock Village Festival taking place on July 16th
Des discusses the Blackrock Village Festival which happening tomorrow in the Plaza from 2-6. It’s an event with Food, Fun and good weather as well as plenty of activities to keep your kids occupied. Such as a Teddy Bear’s Picnic and exercises at the Green Area, it’s now the proposed spot for a playground. If that’s not enough there’s music from the likes of Hank Wedel and Declan Sinnott as well a Jazz Band and Irish Dancing. All done with the assistance of the local community in Blackrock. For more information on the event visit: Blackrock Village Festival – Home | Facebook Blackrock Village Festival (@BlackrockVilla1) / Twitter
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14th of Jul 2022
Sinead chats about her upcoming gig in the CoCo Comedy Club
Sinéad chats about being on Clear History with the likes of Joanne McNally, Colin Murphy and Kevin McGahern she also tells her story about kissing more than just the stone in Blarney. Sinéad is gigging tomorrow night (July 15th) in the Coco Comedy Club.    Tickets €20   Get your tickets here:  CoCo Comedy Club: SINÉAD QUINLAN and Guests Tickets, Fri 15 Jul 2022 at 20:30 | Eventbrite
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13th of Jul 2022
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.
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