The Big Red Bench


Latest Episodes from The Big Red Bench


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.    

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    

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.    

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

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.

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.  

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

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.  

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

22nd of Apr 2023
Saturday April 22nd
Reaction from Ireland’s defeat to England in the Six Nations. Rockmount join us in studio to preview their FAI Intermediate Cup Final with Cockhill Celtic. We look back on a disappointing night for Cork City at the Cross. Listen to “Saturday April 22nd” on Spreaker.   

19th of Apr 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E12
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.15 Ireland’s Deirbihle Nic a Bhaird talks TikTok Women’s Six Nations 16.00 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan talks all things rugby in the province 30.16 Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews next week’s Azerbaijan GP 43.26 All things hockey with Munster Hockey PRO Graham Catchpole 59.36 Reaction from the Cork Under 16s who won Munster LGFA titles, and reaction from the Cork LGFA Under 21 C and D County finals Listen to “The Women in Sport Podcast S04 E12” on Spreaker. 

16th of Apr 2023
Sunday, April 16th
Matthew Twomey on camogie league final loss, Cork u21 LGFA roundup, Muay Thai with Fermoy’s Sean Clancy and Tom Savage of Three Red Kings on Munster win.   https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/53552081/download.mp3

15th of Apr 2023
Saturday April 15th
Graham Cummins on Cork City’s defeat to UCD. Matthew Twomey Previews Cork v Galway. Premier League review and more. Listen to “RedFM2023-04-15-18-00-00” on Spreaker.  

13th of Apr 2023
The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E11
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy: 1.10 Ger speaks to Cork Harlequins co-captains Niamh Sexton and Michelle Barry who were part of their team’s Munster women’s Hockey Division 1 title-winning squad 15.44 The Address UCC Glanmire’s Aine McKenna and Mark Scannell look back on an incredible season 38.27 Nichola Fryday and Greg McWilliams reflect on Ireland’s defeat to France ahead of this weekend’s TikTok Six Nations clash with Italy 51.27 Cork intermediate camogie manager Trevor Coleman previews their National Camogie Division 2B Final 57.10 Cork senior boss Matthew Twomey previews their senior final with GalwayListen to “The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E11” on Spreaker.

9th of Apr 2023
Sunday April 9th
We talk to Paul Kerrigan about Cork’s defeat to Clare. Reaction from Limerick’s win over Kilkenny in the Allianz Hurling League final in Pairc ui Chaoimh. We speak to Cork hurler Niall Hayes. Race director of the Cork Marathon Eamon Hayes talks to us about the new 10k race. And we preview the Cork LGFA U21 final between Naomh Aban and Glanmire. Listen to “Sunday April 9th” on Spreaker. 


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