Dave Mac's Local Legend

Niamh talks to Dave about being featured in Mealladh na Mara. Which is available to watch now on the RTE Player.

The innovative festival was established in 2009,with the aim of bringing traditional theatre to rural villages and islands in West Cork, in a festival tent. It’s something that was passed down to Geoff from his grandfather. It will be coming to several locations including… • Ballydehob • Whiddy Island • Drimoleague • Glengarriff • Kilkrohane • Rerrin • Sherkin Island Tickets are €15 each or family...

The Cork LBGT + Pride Festival, is happening from July 30th - August 5th. It is also celebrating 30 years since the decimalization of Homosexuality in Ireland. Clive talks about how Ireland has changed for the better since then, he goes on to talk up the free events including “Party At The Port” which is taking place after the Parade on Sunday August 6th. We are proud media partners, and to celebr...

As part of the Creative Lives series Mary spoke about Doneraile Art Festival, which is one of the main events organised by Art For The Heart. It’s a 4 day festival with arts and crafts workshops, all the materials will be provided. Participants were given the opportunity to make the súgán Stool, have a go at weaving and creating pictures. Art For The Heart have other events including a paint and a...

Míde Houlihan took time to speak to Dave ahead of her gig at Brú Bar, we also heard her new single “Truth Be Told” she wrote the reflective song during lockdown. Hear more from Míde now at: Míde Houlihan | Facebook

Michael spoke to Breda Forrest as part of the Creative Lives series, where they discussed the Carraig Na Bhfear drama society. At the time the feature was being recording the society were in the process to staging a 3 man play called Love Lost. It went out for 6 nights. The drama group is a great way for the local community to get involved, be creative and getting active with the welcoming group a...

Athletics week is starting on June 30th and running through to July 8th. As part Athletics week there will be several athletic events, happening in clubs around the Country. Various age groups will be able to participate. Including events for 6-12 year olds from 10-2 pm daily, as well as events for adults including strength and conditioning Webinars, Palates and Yoga. Also, at MTU Athletics track...

Broken Crow Productions in association with the Everyman and Clonmel Junction were showing Aideen Wilde’s play “Found “ and it’s directed by Julie. It was show throughout the weekend in the Graffiti Theatre in Blackpool. It tells the story of the Irish Diaspora in Newfoundland, and how despite having ancestors who immigrated 100s of years ago still have an accent similar to that of the south east...

Willie chats with Dave about the upcoming Carnival celebrations, where Red FM will be on board. More Music and Izzy will be broadcasting live this Friday and Saturday. Willie is responsible for VIP Family Tours of the park, where members of the public can see behind the scenes and have a look into the day to day running of the park. He goes on to chat about his 35 years with the park, as well as t...

Caleb features in an advert highlighting how Motor Neurone Disease started with tremors. He goes onto explain how the tremors started nearly two years ago, and he was officially diagnosed in January of 2022. Some of the side effects Caleb is suffering with because of Motor Neurone Disease include a problem with his speech, a struggle to move his muscles and Eat. Members of the public are being enc...

Chris is training in the Defence Forces in Collins Barracks, and Chris and his colleagues took it upon themselves to help raise funds for Marymount Hospice. This involves doing a 12 hour run to take the form a relay, from 8am to 8pm. It will be passing through areas such as… The City Centre, Turner’s Cross, Togher, Wilton, Ballincollig, The Lee Road, The Marina, and Patrick’s Hill. Their aim betwe...

Cork Band True Tides are back for their “Rise Above” tour. Cian spoke to us on the back of playing support to The Coronas at Sea Sessions. He also got the opportunity to play saxophone with the Coronas at a few of their gigs. If that wasn’t a busy enough schedule, the band had the opportunity to open for Olly Murs. The Rise Above tour starts in Cork on November 11th. For a full listing of gigs vis...

Mary and Laharn Community Action group are talking about how they are maintaining the old tradition of dancing at the crossroads at their nearby crossroads at Laharn, situated at the foot of the Baelic Mountains in North Cork . Dancing at the crossroads would have been something that was a lot more frequent before the introduction of the dancehalls and a better transport infrastructure . In Laharn...

From next Sunday 18th -Thursday 22nd in the Granary, Gavin, and Broken Crow’s production of “The Settling” will be staged. It’s part of the Cork Midsummer Festival and is Gavin’s first fully scripted play. Gavin is a Dub, but his partner George Hanover who is in the play is from Cork. It’s one of 3 plays that Gavin was able to produce with thanks to a grant from the Arts Council of Ireland. For mo...

The UCC science graduate went onto start as Sister Michael in Derry Girls and is now returning to the stage to act in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days as Winne, this is on the back of having been in Dancing At Lughnasa . It will be taking place from June 14th – 17th. It’s all part of the Cork Midsummer Festival. To get tickets visit: Happy Days by Samuel Beckett | Cork Midsummer Festival 2023

Johnny is a Kinsale fisherman who went to The Gambia to sample what life on the West Coast of Africa is like, as well as getting the opportunity to fish and spend time with the locals and living with them, in places such as Tanji. Johnny also sees how reliant they are on fishing to make a living, by catching “Yaboi” in wooden boats, and how trawlers from other countries are putting that in jeopard...

Ena spoke to Dave ahead of a fashion show in Midleton Park in aid of St Vincent de Paul Midleton and Carrigtwohill. She pervious spoke to Breda Forrest as part the Creative Lives podcast, which highlights creative groups across the City and County that members of the public can join, and get in touch with their creative side. The ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) is a great organisation that...

Music Generation provide education to youth groups, schools, and various organisations around Cork City with kids from 5-18 years old. They are celebrating being 10 years old by releasing a new single – Music Gives Me A Reason, which they performed at the Rock The Block at Elizabeth Fort. One of the groups that Music Generation supports is Gary and the Cabin Studios. As part of Cruinnú na nÓg this...

The free pop up science festival is taking place this weekend is Fitzgerald’s Park, from 11-6 pm on both the Saturday and Sunday. It’s open to all the family, with over 45 different science activities as well as Live Performers, Workshops, Demonstrations, a Sports Zone, Live Music and Food Venders. The aim is to make science fun by taking it out of the classroom, where you will have the opportunit...

Pat who sadly lost his 10-year-old son to cancer is Munster Rep for Little blue heroes, who are a non for profit organisation made up of existing and retired members of An Garda Síochána All with aim of wanting to help families with seriously I’ll children, in terms of providing financial aid and well earned trips away to the 719 families that are currently registered with Little Blue Heroes. From...

Mick talks to Dave ahead of the 50th anniversary of Midleton FC, on June 10th. Starting indoors as Fr Murphy’s youth club with Pat Coakley as the first manager and chairman, Mick started as the club secretary to go on to become the club’s chairman. He recalls some of the club’s highlights including knocking Bray Wanderers out of the FA Cup in 1991,at their home in Knockgriffin Park. To achievement...

Brian spoke ahead of Australian Steve Hughes playing at City Limits last Saturday, other comics playing in the coming months including Patrick McDonnell (Eoin McLove) from Fr Ted on June 10th. Local talent will also be playing at City Limits, in the form of Kerryman Bernard Casey and Leesider Chris Kent. It’s not all about comedy as City Limits will have giant screens and will be Rugby mad for the...

Joya talks about the many events taking place as part of the Cork Harbour Festival, which is happening during the bank holiday weekend right through to June 11th . Within the Festival there is a flagship event Ocean To City, which starts in Crosshaven at 11.30 am. Other events taking place in the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world include. Evening Rib Tours, Wildlife Coastline Tour, Wheel Of...

Over 25 team members at Casey’s Furniture are psyching themselves up to particate in this year’s Cork City Marathon next Sunday , in the 10k and Half Marathon . Rising much needed funds for the Rainbow Club in Mahon, with a target of €5,000. Which will help those in need of Autism Support Services. To donate to this great cause visit: The Rainbow Club Cork (caseys.ie)

Jack and his twin brother Cian have produced a documentary for TG4 called Cluiche As Baile – The Away Game. It focuses on GAA clubs in unusual parts of the world. Looking at both Natives and the Irish Community in various European Cities, and their love for the sport. One of those clubs is in North Spain, a club with strong Celtic Connections called Fillos De Breogan – The Sons Of Brogan. Catch th...