Dave Mac's Local Legend

Jordan is a Paralympian from Kerry, and he is one of the participants at the Permanent TSB Next Gen. It’s a daylong event for Paralympians who are interested in discovering their Olympic potential, as well as having the opportunity to try out the various sports. Jordan’s journey began in 2017 with an encounter with fellow Paralympian Jason Smith, who was a guess speaker at an event Jordan attended...

Mary O’Riordan from Millstreet and Lisa O’Riordan from Macroom have teamed up to try and make the medical industry more sustainable with their Company HaPPE (Health, Agriculture, P.P.E). It’s all part of the Bord na Móna Accelerate Green Programme They’ve produced an innovative idea to reduce plastics in health care, with the invention of a compostable single use slash apron. There’s about 50 mill...

Since its foundation, the historic venue has seen many acts take to the stage including Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, and Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant has played there twice. The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, and Conversations After Sex by Mark O’Halloran took place on May 16th. The nights following on from this will have the Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour and Emma Doran’s “...

Aoibhie talks about the 2023 STAMP Festival, which is taking place in the Counting House (former Beamish and Crawford House). It’s a festival aimed at encouraging creativity, with workshops, demos, screenings, exhibitions. Its open to all ages for those who are looking to gain an insight into Cork’s cultural vibrancy. For more info visit: https://sample-studios.com/events/stamp-festival-is-back-th...

Ronan now known as RM Hyde is a 24 year old Singer Songwriter, who’s single Chasing Angels was recorded in Wavefield Recordings in West Cork. It’s part of Ronan’s EP, which is heavily influenced by the likes of the Artic Monkeys and Blues music. To hear more of his music visit: RM Hyde | Spotify

David is doing a podcast with Eoghan Hennessy and Mike Carey, which as the name Suggests is All Music . Its format is a casual interview with a musician and some of their music thrown in for good measure. It’s recorded on location in Knockadoon in East Cork. Musicians featured include Dinny Quirke, Joe Collins, James Fleming, James Walsh, Conor O’Brien, Jason Perry and Melanie de la Cour . Check o...

Kate who is originally from Bristol but moved to Cork in 2005 because of love, is a Food writer and founder of Flavour.ie. She is also Blas Na hEireann Producers Champion 2023. This is awarded to those who support the best in Irish Independently produced Food. Flavour.ie was originally set up as a food blog aimed at supporting local food producers, following this she went on to write for the Echo...

Sinead shot her film Lamb on location in Youghal with funding from Screen Ireland, it’s a tense Psychological Thriller starring Aoife Duffin and Éanna Hardwicke. It’s been shortlisted for an IFTA for best short film, at this Sunday’s ceremony. The plot is simple, It tells the story of a stranger walking into someone’s home, and the interaction between the homeowner and the stranger. You can view t...

Sinead shot her film Lamb on location in Youghal with funding from Screen Ireland, it’s a tense Psychological Thriller starring Aoife Duffin and Éanna Hardwicke. It’s been shortlisted for an IFTA for best short film, at this Sunday’s ceremony. The plot is simple, It tells the story of a stranger walking into someone’s home, and the interaction between the homeowner and the stranger. You can view t...

There will be 30 events that make up this year’s Midsummer Festival, including and International events, Island of Foam ,a beach in the Millennium Hall, the Midsummer Parade as well as events for established artists and emerging artists. The festival will have Theatre, Opera, Dance, Circus, Music, Visual Arts, Performance Arts, Street Arts. With fun for all ages. For a full programme list of event...

15-year-old Aidan Burke from Bandon spoke about a track he released in memory of his late friend Rían from Ballineen, who sadly died by suicide last year. He talks about a touching tribute he paid to Rían in the town park, as well as how the track “We Ain’t Mad At Ya” came about. It’s taken off internationally after it was produced in M5 Sound Studio with assistance of Coco and ND. The song is now...

Youghal native Peter brought his one man show Patrick McCabe’s show “ Country and Irish” to Youghal last night. Peter acted in the likes Coronation Street, Fair City and Love/Hate, he has also starred in the West End and the National Theatre of Great Britain. The show started off as a radio play and was produced with the assistance of Andrew Flynn. It tells the story of Donie Burris who is a man a...

With roots in Cork, Kerry, and Tipperary, Bowden are influenced by the likes of Radiohead and Villagers as they met at a Villagers concert. You can hear those influences through the band’s music. Bowden were in the running for supporting Aimée as part of the Red FM Sessions and were shortlisted, but unfortunately didn’t quite get selected. We played their new single “Peel”. Here more about Bowden’...

Clara has a farm of fresh produce, along with a deli, catering company and does private cheffing. She returns for another series of podcasts discussing food. The first of the 6 episodes sees Clara talk with the owner of Valleyview Farm. The Farm is run by Jason and his wife Helga Bryan. Valleyview Farm is local to Clara in Riverstick, they provide fresh seasonal veg as well as free range eggs from...

Two Louth men Henry (Aoife’s boyfriend) and his best friend Stephen are travelling a distance of 50 miles carrying 60 pounds in memory of Aoife’s late brother Ricky, who sadly lost a 6 year battle with Cancer last October. Aoife from Dunmanway/Enniskeane goes to college in Dundalk. Their journey begins at midnight on Friday with the aim of arriving 18 hours later in Skibbereen, they will be starti...

Darian spoke ahead of the ‘New Local Hero’ final in The Academy Dublin. Part of Irish Music Month, run across 25 different Irish radio stations in association with Hotpress Magazine and the IBI, Darian is one of 6 shortlisted artists in line to win a €10,000 bursary. Darian talks about the build up to the event in the Academy, as well as about how herself and the other shortlisted artists took par...

As part of its diversity and inclusion strategy a new initiative by Cork Sports Partnership has seen them team up with the Primary Schools Sports Committee to run an event at the Mardyke on April 27th which will be for children in mainstream schools who have a physical disability. This is the first of its kind and next year will see both events taking place on the same day demonstrating true and f...

This Wednesday at the Incognito Art Sale you can view thousands of original postcard sized Artwork. Which you can purchase for €65 each and you will only find out who the Artist is after you buy. One of those Artists with works on display is Julianne from Buttevant. Her main speciality is figurative Art, primarily Children. Other Cork artists involved are Georgie O’Mahony, Hillary Noonan, Peter Bu...

Ballydehob Jazz Festival is back next weekend for the Bank Holiday weekend April 28th – 1st May. There will be plenty of Music from Artists such as; Camilla Griehsel & Friends in Mamasongue, TarantaCeltica, there will also be a music trail with various musicians being featured and Food and Beverages will also be on offer. Along with the Jazz Street Flower Workshop, which was set up with the ai...

A few weeks before his third birthday Noel’s son Dara was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Now the Ballincollig family is looking to give back to the Mercy Hospital with “Darragh Gives Back-Pedal For The Poons ”. With the aim of raising €60,000 this Saturday for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, taking the form of a 12 hour indoor cycle, in Ballincollig GAA Club. He is on the far side of his treatment with...

Jacob who is originally from Georgia but married to a Dub spoke on what is Autism Awareness Month, with hopes of bringing attention to the work of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. For the past 13 years, it has been providing highly trained autism assistance dogs to those with additional needs. It will take a period of 2 years and €25,000 to train an assistance dog. Funding is reliant primarily on t...

Katie and her band KON is made up of an Englishman, two Italians, and Katie. She is originally from Watergrasshill but resides in London. Their new debut single “Did You Know? “ was recorded in Manchester. Some of their influences are The Cranberries, Wolfe Alice, and Portishead. You can catch Katie and her band at Indiependence this year.

Ant from Cork House act Generic People spoke ahead of a monthly club night launch in the Pavilion, last Saturday. Acts on the night were: Get Down Edits, Noden, Chloe Farquhar, and of course Ant. The aim is to bring Studio 54 and Paradise Garage-like vibes to Cork. The club nights are free and will run from 9.00 pm- 2.30 am.

Dave caught up with Linda ahead of Joy in the Park 2023, which is a family-friendly event happening in Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday July 23rd. It’s an event in memory of Joy a family member of Linda’s. The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your mental health, while also connecting with others, and finding Joy. It’s also trying to destigmatize talking to other...

Dave spoke to Darian ahead of her performance in Cyprus Avenue, where she opened for Moncrieff. Darian is also Cork and Red FM’s representative for this year’s Irish Music Month, which will take place in the Academy in Dublin. She is one of 6 in the final, who are all within a chance of winning €10,000 in career support. We heard her song “Love Ain’t As Cool”. To hear more of Darian’s music visit:...