Dave Mac's Local Legend

Damien chats about last week's launch of a new business network for the LGBT+ community. With headquarters based in Cork. It's a non profit organisation for individuals who identify as LGBT. Last week they went through their itinerary for the year and explained what the network is all about, while also getting the chance to mingle with like minded people. With approximately 140 invited guests show...

Dave from the Cork band Rubyhorse talks about a special concert in aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine appeal. The event is taking place this Friday 13th of May at 8pm. To a sold out crowd. It's the first time in 18 years the four lads from Rubyhorse have performed live together. Also participating on the night are; The White Horse Guitar Club, Karen Underwood, Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir and The Wh...

Having a 19 year old daughter of her own with Down Syndrome. Marcia decided to put her experience of caring for children with learning difficulties to use by fostering a child with learning difficulties 8 years ago. Next Wednesday May 18th there is an online seminar for anyone interested in being a Foster Carer for children with disabilities. Information on this can be found at: https://www.tusla....

MTU Cork School of Music are delighted to announce ‘Find Me Here’ a new EP, released under the CSM Sounds record label on Thursday 28th of April. The five track EP consists of original works and traditional pieces created and performed by students at MTU Cork School of Music and recorded in their top of the range Recording Suite on site. Spanning and even breaking boundaries across genres, ‘Find M...

Kacper who has recently turn 14 was in remission from cancer, but unfortunately it has returned. He's now waiting on his 5th surgery. So Mark and Dots Tobin teamed up and are to do a walk from Youghal to Midleton ( where Kacper was playing hurling up until 18 months ago) it's distance of 27km. They will be joined by Kacper for the start and ending of the walk. Also Mark will be carrying out the wa...

Stephanie chatted to Dave ahead of her show in St. Luke's. In order to prepare for the show Stephanie needed to sacrifice her ticket to see Ed Sheeran. Along with that she has a six month old toddler to look after. She also discussed how her songs connect with her on a more emotional level now because of that fact that she has a kid. To hear more of Stephanie's Music visit : Stephanie Rainey Music...

Six year old Charlie is a massive fan of Ed Sheeran. However at the age of two it was thought that he may have trouble with his speech. Move forward four years and he is fully able to speak and sing. Martin believes that from listening Ed Sheeran's music it helped Charlie develop his speech. Having said that, there are some songs by Ed that he is less in favour of as Charlie last year has been dia...

Joe talks about an event happening in Cork Opera House on Friday 13th of May,all in aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. Joe and The White Horse Guitar Club will be playing along with a number of other musicians, the organising committee include Dave Gaffney and Decky Lucey of Rubyhorse who are on the bill, along with The White Horse Guitar Club, Karen Underwood, Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir a...

Having organised the event virtually over the last number of years Joe and his team are delighted to welcome back the Ballydehob Jazz Festival, which takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend. With a something to please everyone including music from Karen Underwood, a free Music Trail, The Bones of Ballydehob New Orleans Jazz Parade and Ticketed Concerts. All of which is community driven. Get...

The 18th edition of Cork World Book Fest is a celebration of new and familiar voices and of our wonderful cultural city. The events take place in Cork City Library, Triskel Arts Centre, St. Peter’s and Fitzgerald’s Park. Featuring writers the world over including Jan Carson, Jose Maria Gallego, Catherine Prasifka, Edel Coffey, Martin Veiga, Nithy Kasa, Keith Payne and more in a series of readings,...

Fresh from appearing on the Neil Prendeville show Sophie chats about Misneach, which is a project carried out in the Kabin Studio. They have recorded a track along with the assistance of GMC called "Pressure" it's about Women feeling under pressure to buy into the Materialistic Lifestyle for Social Media purposes and the fact that by doing so they aren't being true to who they really are. Those in...

The Down Syndrome Centre Ireland are looking for your help with some much needed funding. They're asking that you take part in challenge 21 which is a Jog, walk or Running event. It's a distance of 21K from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. With our very own Rob Heffernan proud to be the Event ambassador. To sign up or donate visit: Challenge 21 Tickets, Sun 19 Jun 2022 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Moncrieff chatted with Dave from his home studio in North-West London. He also talks having his first no 1 single with Warm, co-written by Wild Youth’s Conor O ‘Donohoe. Get your tickets for his Cyprus Avenue gig now: https://www.cyprusavenue.ie/gigs/moncrieff-11131171

Tony spoke with Dave the other night ahead of a live performance which was streamed online. Which coincided with the release of their new track Don't Believe Your Dreams. The Burma is made up of Tony, Peter and Cian. They have a new album coming out towards the end of the year also. To hear more of the bands music visit: The Burma | Irish Indie Band | Official Website | Cork, Ireland (theburmamusi...

Frances and Maurice won First Dance in association with Michelle the Jewellers, Best Menswear and Cinderella's Closet. The track they have chose for their first dance was "I want to break free" by Queen. In doing so they have won 15k towards their wedding in Garryvoe Hotel on November 19th. All done whilst trying to arrange a mortgage with the bank. Congrats to the happy couple!

The types of Businesses and Organisations that Kevin and Cork Business Association will be representing include An Garda Síochána,Fáilte Ireland and Cork City Council. With the aim of getting Cork City to reach it's true potential. On the back of the pandemic there are a number of events plan throughout the year including... The President's Dinner on April 23rd and Breakfast Briefings with Cork Bu...

Liam O'Callaghan along with Eddie Butt of Emperor of Ice Cream are Arctic Lights. They're after releasing a calibration with Cat Dowling. It came about after a conversation Eddie had with Cat, as well as a mutual admiration they have for each other's music. Together they produced Fade away,which was produced in Ballycotton. For more information about the single and to purchase it visit: https://ar...

Reggie will be performing in the North-side located Everyman Theatre starting from March 31st. Reggie is a character who is part of an agony aunt column Ask Audrey, who were short listed for an IMRO award. Pat is also the writer behind the other much loved characters. He discusses how the idea came about. Preview shows are happening on March 31st and April 1st,with the main shows taking place from...

Rob, a former Red Patroller turned tech professional took part in the Great House Revival which was aired last night. It followed Rob restoring his Glenbrook Victorian House, which he purchased in 2019 as a single man and is now ready to settle down with his other half and 6 month old daughter. To follow Rob's journey of him building a dream home visit: The Great House Revival (rte.ie)

The IMART World Cup or The International Mixed Ability World Ruby Tournament, is for players with or without a disability. It's an adult tournament with 28 teams participating, from 40 nations, with 4 Women's teams and 24 Men's teams. This year it is taking place in Cork from June 5th - 10th. It's a family event and all are welcome to attend. For more information visit: Home New - International Mi...

Cork BMX Club will be involved in this years St Patrick's Day Parade, start time is 1pm on South Mall and MC is our very own Rob Heffernan. The Club was established in 2015 it is a BMX Racing Club, Cork has an international standard BMX Racing Club. It's based in Tramore Valley Park. They are open for business again and happy to take new members./https://tramorevalleypark.glencentre.ie/bmx/

The Barrack Street Band are back with a bang for their first St Patrick's Day appearance in 3 years. The band are back practicing again since last September, they have attended a few public engagements since, including the opening of the new runway in Cork Airport as well as a number matches. If you would like more information on being involved with the Barrack Street Band email: chairman@corkbarr...

Cork musician Emmo chats to Dave (be it with a crick in his neck) about his new single 'Still' which is out today. He also discusses gigs he has coming up, including in Cyprus Avenue in June. As well as what other ambitions he has..To hear more music from Emmo visit: https://emmo.ie/about

Originally from India Dr. Lekha is a microbiology student involved with Aatma dance troop, who will be participating in this year's Paddy's Day Parade in Cork City for this first time in the groups history. They are keen to show Indian culture through dance, with a surprise thrown in. It's all tying with the theme of this year's parade "Unsung Heroes" They will be joined by the UCC Indian Alumni c...

Sophie along with Garry McCarthy and a team of other young Ladies decided to record the track "No Worries" which was released as part of International Women's Day. With the help of a grant from the St Patrick's Day Festival who teamed up with TikTok, this enabled them to record 3 songs. As well as music videos. Listen to their new track "No Worries" at the end of the interview with Dave. For more...