The Big Red Bench

Latest Episodes from The Big Red Bench
10th of Jun 2023
Saturday, June 10th
Tomas Mulcahy pays tribute to his friend, the late great Teddy McCarthy. Reaction to Cork City vs Dundalk, Cork’s loss in the u14 All Ireland LGFA final, John McHenry on the European Seniors Championship at Douglas Golf course.      
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8th of Jun 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E19
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.10 AFLW Roundup with Mike Currane 17.22 All things Munster Women’s Rugby with Chairperson Wendy Keenan 30.30 Cork Senior Camogie boss Matthew Twomey 41.50 Cork intermediate camogie boss Trevor Coleman 49.20 Cork Under 14 Ladies Football Boss JJ Deasy 56.35 All things F1 with Sarah McKenzie Foley  
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4th of Jun 2023
Sunday June 4th
Cork are u20 All-Ireland Hurling Champions. Denis Hurley speaks to Ben O’Connor and Ben Cunningham and Seanie McGrath gives his thoughts. Richie Holland on Cork City Fc’s big weekend and our own Ruairi O’Hagan on completing the Cork City Marathon.  
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3rd of Jun 2023
Saturday, June 3rd
Packed show with reaction to Cork vs Kerry both minor and senior. Preview of tomorrows u20 All-Ireland hurling final and F1 with Sarah McKenzie.
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1st of Jun 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast – S4 E18
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.08 Ger speaks to Irish Women’s senior hockey international and current Munster interprovincial U15, U17 and U18 Coach Yvonne O’Byrne 13.54 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan joins the Ger to discuss the Barbarians’ September visit for a Munster double-header, plus news of U17, U18 and National Talent Programs 26.59 Cork LGFA U14 manger JJ Deasy joins Ger following the county’s qualification for a second consecutive All-Ireland U14 Platinum final 35.04 Reaction from Cork’s win over Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football final
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28th of May 2023
Sunday May 28th
After a fascinating battle in the Gaelic Grounds as Limerick come out on top against Cork, we hear from Cork boss Pat Ryan, and RedFM’s own Aidan Leahy talks to us about the game. Ger McCarthy reports on a Munster final win for the Cork ladies against Kerry. Moss Finn on Munster’s URC final win over the Stormers. And Blackrock’s Mick O’Leary on his cycle from Church Road to Derry to raise funds for the club.    
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27th of May 2023
Saturday May 27th
Ruairi discusses the abuse directed towards Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley about his son after last night’s game with Cork City, and City’s owner Dermot Usher joined him on the line to say that lifetime bans have been issued to those identified. Bradley spoke to Ruairi before the abuse happened about the game and the standard of refereeing in the league following a game that saw three of his players sent off. City coach Richie Holland spoke about the win to Ruairi. Ahead of a huge clash in the Gaelic Grounds tomorrow we hear from Cork legend Anthony Nash and former Limerick boss TJ Ryan. Cork football boss John Cleary talks about their win over Louth.    
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24th of May 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E17
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.10 Ger speaks to Eimear Kiely and Shane Ronayne as Cork prepare to face Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football Final 20.05 Cork Under 14 ladies boss JJ Deasy ahead of their All Ireland platinum semi final with Cavan 47.00 County Leagues roundup 35.16 Our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews the Monaco GP 51.22 Reaction from the Cork intermediate camogie side as we hear from Lucy Allen and Trevor Coleman following the win over Kerry in the Munster final    
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21st of May 2023
Sunday May 21st
After Cork’s narrow defeat to Clare, we hear from Rebels boss Pat Ryan and Banner boss Brian Lohan, and our own Aidan Leahy talks us through the game. Reaction from the Cork intermediate Camogie side as they’re crowned Munster Champions. We talk to Allianz Sciath na Scol PRO Seamus O’Connor about a big week of finals in Pairc ui Chaoimh. Spike O’Sullivan joins us to discuss Katie Taylor’s defeat to Chantelle Cameron.    
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17th of May 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E16
On this episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.10 Our F1 expert Sarah McKenzie Foley previews the Imola GP 14.00 Graham Catchpole, Munster Hockey PRO, reviews their awards night 30.25 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan 44.59 Munster Intermediate Camogie Championship Final preview with Cork boss Trevor Coleman 53.03 Ger reviews events in the Cork LGFA scene, and reaction from Cork’s win over Waterford
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13th of May 2023
Saturday May 13th
Cork u20 hurling selector Ronan Curran ahead of Munster final v Clare, Ger McCarthy previews Cork v Waterford in Munster LGFA C’ship. Richie Holland and Dylan O’Connell on Cork City loss and more.
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14th of May 2023
Sunday May 14th
Reaction from Cork’s win over Waterford that sees them into the Munster LGFA Final. Moss Finn talks to us about Munster’s dramatic win over Leinster. We talk to Midleton FC About their plans to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and talk about the history of the club.  
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11th of May 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E15
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.00 Beth-Anne O’Farrell of Cork Harlequins on a remarkable season for the her, and the club. 13.45 Our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley reviews the Miami GP 26.48 We look back on Cork’s win over Kerry in the Munster Championship and hear from Eimear Meaney and boss Shane Ronayne, and Kerry boss Darragh Small 33.52 Cork county leagues roundup 44.57 Reaction from the Cork LGFA U21 B County final as Clonakilty defeat Kinsale
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7th of May 2023
Sunday May 7th
Reaction from Cork’s dramatic draw with Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football Championship and Cork’s dramatic draw with Tipperary in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship, and Ger McCarthy talks us through both games. Eoghan O’Connell talks to us about getting promoted to the football league with Wrexham, and his celebrity pals Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. We have the second part of our feature interview with Super League winning player coach Ciaran O’Sullivan of Emporium Cork Basketball. Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews the Miami GP.  
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6th of May 2023
Saturday, May 6th
Packed show previewing Cork v Tipperary with Ger McCarthy, Sarah McKenzie Foley on Miami Grand Prix, Richie Holland post Cork City v St Pat’s plus Ruairi O’Hagan on a big week for Cork City FC.   https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/53760501/download.mp3
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4th of May 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E14
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.14 Ger speaks to Cork minor camogie player Jerry Wallace and players Sinead Hurley and Millie Condon to preview the All Ireland Minor Camogie Final against Waterford 19.37 All things F1 with our resident expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley 34.10 Ger speaks to Clonakilty Hockey’s Clara Crowley and Aoife O’Flynn-Meade 46.20 Munster Hockey PRO Graham Catchpole reviews the action around the county Listen to “The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E14” on Spreaker.
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30th of Apr 2023
Sunday, April 30th
Reaction to Cork’s victory over Waterford – Seanie McGrath and Pat Ryan join us – Dylan O’Connell also gives his report. Round up of Cork v Waterford in the camogie, victory for Cork LGFA, Sarah McKenzie-Foley on F1 plus more.   https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/53698745/download.mp3
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29th of Apr 2023
Saturday April 29th
Denis Hurley of the Echo previews Cork v Waterford, and we hear from Cork selector Donal O’Mahony. Our F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley on F1s new qualifying system. Part one of our chat with Ciaran O’Sullivan of Emporium Cork Basketball after their incredible season. Listen to “Saturday April 29th” on Spreaker. 
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27th of Apr 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast Season 3 E 14
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.00 Munster Womens’ Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan rounds up all the action from the province, and we hear from Nichola Fryday and Greg McWilliams after Ireland’s defeat to England in the Six Naitons at Musgrave Park 27.40 As the F1 season resumes this weekend with the Azerbaijan GP, Ger is joined by our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie Foley to look ahead 42.80 Munster Hockey roundup with PRO Graham Catchpole 57.40 Ger takes a look at the latest from the County Leagues, and looks back at the Minor and Under 14 finals Listen to “The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E 13” on Spreaker.
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23rd of Apr 2023
Sunday, April 23rd
We have reaction to Rockmount AFC’s Cup win with Dylan O’Connell and manager Eddie Kennelly, Cork U20 football boss Bobby O’Dwyer, talking Kinsale 7s and NFL Draft with Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show.   https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/53622121/download.mp3
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