Dave Mac's Local Legend

Gemma who is originally a native of Ballyporeen Co. Tipperary, but now living in Baltimore talks to Dave about Pirates, Dancing for Ronald Reagan, and raising Cork kids who can also choose to support Tipp in the championship! As well as her upcoming gig in St. John’s in Monkstown Saturday April 1st. We also gave her single “Happy Sad” a quick spin. For more information on the gig visit: https://ww...

David talks about the time he was walking around the park in Ballincollig and came across the old gunpowder buildings and got thinking about how more people need to know about the historical significance of it. He then went on to put a Powdermills Voluntary Committee together. To discover the story behind one of the largest gunpowder mills in the British Isles for many years, covering an area of 1...

On Sunday, March 5th BHAA (Business House Athletics in Cork for 40 years) held a 5K race at MTU Cork with €1 from every entry going towards the Turkish Branch of UNICEF and clothes donations for the people of Haiti.

Reggie is back in the Everyman with tips for social climbing, in his show "Reggie's Guide To Social Climbing". Advice given will include dating, pronunciation, and fashion. There may even be a song or two thrown in. The show runs from March 8th- March 19thAll are welcome16+ For more information visit: REGGIE’S GUIDE TO SOCIAL CLIMBING | THE EVERYMAN, CORK | 8–19 MAR 2023 (everymancork.com)

This year UCC hosted the national Intervarsity dance competition at Cork Opera House. This large-scale event is held once a year and features over 500 dancers from 11 colleges across Ireland competing. This is a student run show, solely organised by a committee of UCC dance students. We have hired over 10 dance judges who are renowned for their career in different styles from Irish to hip hop to j...

Chris Kent of the 3 By The Lee podcast stops by to chat with Dave, ahead of his Live recorded show at City Limits which is sold out. But you can catch him in Ballycotton on Wednesday night in the Alter Egos Comedy Club and also on Thursday Chris will be playing the White Horse Comedy Club in Ballincollig, with support from Carrie Sully and Vittorio Angelone. For more information on Chris Kent visi...

Brendan, whose production credits include Hozier's-Take Me To Church Video, chats about the up and coming 14th annual First Cut Film Festival. It's taking place in Youghal's Regal Cinema and the Mall Arts Centre. 200 films will be screened from March 7th -11th. The age range of participants is from 12-25. They will have their films screened, be able to attend workshops as well as get the opportuni...

Tuesday 21st saw the launch of the Cork Proms Series in Cork Opera House. It's a 5 night event taking place throughout the start of April. Jack will be paying tribute to the Beatles, he'll be joined on the night by Wallis Bird and Emma Nash, they will also be accompanied by the Cork Opera House Orchestra. Other shows on display will feature the music of Beethoven and music from Broadway. For more...

The Karen Fenton Memorial 5k run is taking place on April 23rd, at 12.30 pm. It's a tribute and fundraising event in aid of 43 year old Karen who sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer in April of 2017. The first memorial event happened 12 months later. The aim of the memorial run is to raise much needed funds for those who are battling ovarian cancer as well as for research into the illness. I...

Jack and his twin Cian are Desmond Bros Media, which is a Film and TV company. As teens, the Timoleague lads had films screened at the Fresh Film Festival. Their creative juices started to flow when they were required to carry out a history project in 6th class, then when they went to secondary school they discovered a large number of their peers had an interest in acting. Jack gives his top tips...

Julie of Les SalAmandas spoke to Dave, from Ballydehob on the release of their new album. Julie spent time in London she then went on and studied in Cork City while also working in Ballydehob at weekends. Les SalAmandas is made up of Julie and her mate Colyne who she decided to form the band while working together in Budds Bar in Ballydehob. We played their new single Gold from the album Now Is Th...

Ray of the ‘Home School Hub’ chats to Dave about his up-and-coming role in the Lords Of Strut Musical - Dream Factory @Everyman Theatre Sat 18 & Sun 19The show will feature Puppeteers like Ray, singers, dancers, circus acts, and acrobatics as well as an input from GMC (Gary McCarthy). It's all put together while shining a spotlight on the climate crisis in a comedy style show which is a family...

Graham spoke to Dave ahead of Jack O'Rourke's gig at St. John's in Monkstown Saturday 18th. In collaboration with Pat Kiernan ex of Corcadorca theatre company, Graham of the band Freezer Room saw an opportunity and has taken it. Jack O'Rourke performs to a sold-out crowd, with support from All The Queen's Horses, it’s the first of more gigs to come in the old and beautifully appointed church. For...

Hayley Ryan does impressions of Love Island contestants on top of Presenting with Red FM and Playing Intermediate Camogie with Cork and her club Blackrock. She gave her thoughts on this year's contestants, and we even heard a few of her interpretations of them. You can catch Hayley every Saturday on RedFM from 7 am.

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa’s Live 'N' Gigging music series returned to Coughlan's on Douglas Street recently, ahead of the night Dave caught up with JamesActs performing on the night include Indie-Folk bands Mono-Poly (James' band), Finnscéalta, and Good Vibrations. Hard Rock groups Volatile, Rage Against The Machine cover band Rory Against The Machine, and Funk/Rock group Black Lagoon. Next up it’s...

Eimear talks to Dave about a fundraising event happening this Saturday at Mitchelstown Leisure Centre. It's a Movie Gala Night run by the CBS Secondary School Parents Council. On the night you'll get to see 6 short films based on scenes from famous TV Shows or Movies, in an Oscar Style Ceremony. Which were pre-recorded just before Christmas, with a local cast and the use of locations within the vi...

Sophie stopped by to chat about some of the numerous and varying events coming to the everyman for spring. This season sees the return of Reggie from Blackrock Road with his "Guide To Social Climbing", Folk Musician Eddi Reader of Fairground Attraction, and Comedy from the likes of Sara Pascoe, Jason Byrne, and Neil Delamere. Also coming to the everyman is an Adele Tribute Act, Opera Music as well...

Shawn spoke to Dave on the back of being crowned the Comedy Cavern Comedian of the year. After being crowned the King of the Comedy Cavern Shawn made his way back to the Royal County via Dublin. Shawn's comedy varies from pre-prepared to off-the-cuff. Other participants in the contest were...Michael Roche, Mark Maloney, Daniel Lucas, Coleman Hayes, and James Moran.

Not for the first time, Karl spoke on Red FM, and he tells all about his previous experience. This Friday Karl will be returning to Cork, taking to the stage in the City Limits Comedy Club. He also spoke about online dating, the pro-choice movement, and having pineapple on a pizza. Get your tickets now at Karl Spain Plus Guests - City Limits Comedy Club (thecomedyclub.ie)

As part of MTU Cork Rag Week 2023, there'll be a number of events taking place throughout the week, including a Roadshow with Colm O'Sullivan and the Red Patrollers on campus this Wednesday. With plenty of fun and prizes to be had on the day. Other highlights include; Bingo, a Fun Fair, and a Hypnotist. On the back of the College claiming University status they're getting a big expansion in terms...

Mint videos is Rob's video production company, and he's now taken it upon himself to try and produce a video for his single "We Are The Sun". It's combining his interest in music having played in different bands, along with his passion for creating music videos. Last month the stop-go animation video for his single - What Do You Want - was released. We Are The Sun is off of Rob's 4-track EP, it te...

BalconyTV is a cultural phenomenon that has been syndicated to 100 cities around the world, it’s brokered million dollar deals, clocked up hundreds of millions of international viewers, and is now owned by one of the largest record companies in the world. Joanne produced Balcony TV Cork. It was the longest running of them all. Started in Dublin in 2006, the brainchild of Stephen O'Regan, Tom Mille...

Hanna, who is a Swedish native but has made Cork home for the last 20 years, talks about what it's been like making honey from the comfort of her own home. She also has a number of hives across the City and County. Her passion for beekeeping came about originally from having an interest in growing fruit and veg in her garden. In order to grow the fruit and veg Hannah needed pollinators, this is wh...

Brian chats to Dave about the Cork Rooftop Farm, a city centre based rooftop farm that grow their own fresh produce which is distributed in the downstairs shop on Cornmarket Street. There are also plans in the pipeline to build both an Education Centre and a Restaurant. Brian also goes on to discuss the importance of food sustainability. His project kick start’s RedFM’s environmental podcast serie...

John recently contributed to the History Matters podcast with Dave to discuss his latest book An Irish Folklore Treasury as well as the various stories in the book. John tells us how the concept for the book came about as well as the importance of keeping the tradition of Irishness and Folklore alive, despite the Normans' best efforts to wipe it out. Hear the full interview at: https://redfm.ie/po...