Dave Mac's Local Legend

Nicole who featured in "Too Hot To Handle" spoke to Dave about the period between when the show had finished recording and when it went out live, she goes on to speak about how she handled all the attention and concluded by talking about what life living in the bright lights of London was like. We played her new single C'est La Vie, which can be heard here; C'est La Vie - YouTube

This Saturday will see the Cycle Against Suicide 42 K Bike 4 Life Cork Spin Off charity event. The aim of the event is to promote positive Mental Health, Stamp Out Stigma and Demystify Mental Wellbeing. It's in advance of World Prevention Against Suicide day on September 10th. Another aim is to fight the stigma around masculinity, with 3 out of 4 suicides in Ireland being male, their mantra is "As...

Rathcormac actress Claire chats to Dave from the Sondheim Theatre in Soho where she features in Les Misérables, she made her West End London debut just before Covid struck and has sopent the last year and a-half in the cast of the show. Before she hit the West End Claire was a part of the Montfort College of Performing Arts from an early age, and she will be a part of their 60th birthday celebrati...

Before The Rainbow... And After is participatory arts project produced in association with Cork Gay Project culminating in the launch of an art publication (book of photography, collage images and poetic text) and film piece exploring and reflecting the experiences of older, marginalised gay men. Produced in collaboration with high profile UK artist and facilitator, Mark Storor, Creative Producer...

Philip King of Scullion chats about his love of coming from ‘Where The South Wind Blows’ back over the Cork county bounds, particularly to West Cork, in this case to Allihies for the first gig of a brand new tour for a brand new album. He talks about how it feels to get the band back together in a post pandemic world, as well as their past fashion choices. Other Cork venues on the list include: Le...

Laoise was kind enough to take time out of rehearsing for tonight's show in Cork City Hall, as part of Soul Fest 2022.She is joined by a rhythm section down from Dublin, Guitarist Jimmy Smyth, Dominic Mullen on Drums, Pianist Johnny Taylor, Paul Dunlea on the horn section all topped off by Aine Whelan, Angela Ryan and Nikki Griffin. With an arrangement of 38 musicians performing on the night. Ther...

Having already expanded to do food in 2019 Sam from Connolly's chats about the further expansion of the outdoor area of the family run music venue and pub, when the lockdown came about. This in turn allowed them to have gigs outside. Including day long gigs which are happening this Saturday 27th August. With musicians such as Kneecap, Jelani Blackman, Mango, Arveene and Lisa OH.On the 28th John Fr...

Seán talks about the pivotal role his club Ballinhassig plays in his sporting life. Now they're looking to replace there 50 year old clubhouse, despite it creating some great memories. Enter Tipperary man Pascal Ryan who resides in Ballinhassig. Who came up with the suggestion of a walk to Tipperary, which is going back to the concept of walking to the Munster Hurling Final in Thurles in days gone...

Last Saturday in Castlebar Ivanna became the 75th Miss Ireland, she is from Clare however she has strong Cork connections having studied medicine in UCC as well as serving an internship at CUH. If that wasn't enough of a connection to the Rebel County she also worked in Voodoo Nightclub. Congrats to Ivanna!!

Sinéad Dunphy talks about a post covid Soul Fest retuning to 20 different venues throughout Cork City. Where you can sample Music, Drink and Soul Food within the various venues. Cork's Red FM are proud media partners and music on offer includes... Laoise Leahy opening on the Friday night and music from Karen Underwood as well as a Heritage Pub Trail on the Saturday night. Also a side from just mus...

Allen speaks with Dave about the connection between the Imperial Hotel and General Michael Collins and of how the hotel has commemorated that connection on the 100th anniversary of the Béal na Bláth ambush. Fancy a stay at the Imperial Hotel? Then visit: Hotels in Cork City, Luxury Cork Hotels | Imperial Hotel Cork

Abbey from Cork band Pretty Happy talks about her Audio/Visual tour of Cork's Noisy Punk Tradition at Triskel Arts Centre, at 8pm on August 26th. If you are eager to learn about Cork's Punk past with bands such as: Stump, Microdisney and Nun Attax in the form of a documentary and a Live performance, this event is for you. Abbey highlights one of her favourite stories from the documentary and we al...

Yellow belly Peter Cooney talks to us Live from the Carrigaline Court Hotel which was the last stop over spot for the Roses in the 2022 Rose Of Tralee Festival. It's the second year coming to this venue. Where they will be wined and dined, before heading for the Kingdom tomorrow. When eventually one of the 33 roses will be crowned the "Rose of Tralee" next Tuesday. For more information on the fest...

Maire of activitydays.ie is hosting a fun food trail in Cork as part of the Cork On A Fork food fest underway right now & a Cork tapas trail Friday evening tooFor more information about Cork On A Fork visit: Cork on a Fork Fest - Cork City Council Or to see more activates available around Cork visit: http://activitydays.ie/

Timmy will be performing his latest play "The Story" in Cork Arts Theatre. On Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th at 1pm as well as Friday and Saturday at 9pm. The play tells the tale of a man living with his parents on Cork’s North side, he is a Sherlock Holmes fanatic and when his close friend goes missing he uses the skills he picked up from watching it to try and solve the mystery of his disappearanc...

Clonakilty woman Niamh Morrison spoke to us about her business Hen Jewellery which is a part of Cork Craft Month happening now until the end of August. Niamh is one of many members who are a part of Cork Craft and Design, as a silversmith she describes the importance of Cork Craft Month for her and her fellow creators for getting their work into the public eye. As well as networking with other cra...

Bambi is a Cork native who resides in London and has had one of her tracks played 3 times on the BBC. She made the move to London in order to study theater and dance,upon deciding that it wasn't for her, she started writing tracks and "fell" into the industry. However studying theater wasn't all a waste of time as her Instagram is full of theatrical and flamboyant images. As well as this she has a...

Elmarie speaks about Cork businesses coming together with the aim of growing Cork as a food destination, on top of its already rich legacy and how it's taking advantage of the on street dining in the City Centre. You can enjoy Food Trails, Tasting Masterclasses, Bitesize Food talks, Food demos and plenty of fun for all the family. If this event has wetted your appetite visit: Cork on a Fork Fest -...

Deirdre from Union Hall chats about the six part series on RTE on Tuesday nights at 7, it examines the passion that Irish people have for their Horses. You will be able to catch up with John, Emma and Deirdre carrying out tasks such as the family getting the show pony ready for Wexford. It will also look at other families in Sligo and Galway. All with the common aim of making it to the RDS Horsesh...

Orla talks up Cork Craft Month, she is one of the many visual artists taking part in this years event. She is based in North Cork, has a studio in Mallow and is the creator of Words In Porcelain. Cork Craft Month allows Orla to network with over 100 members of Cork Craft and Design based in Douglas Woollen Mills. However this year there will be an All-Ireland approach to Crafts. With an opportunit...

Strength In Numbers is an artist development platform, record label and music supply company founded by long time creative collaborators Glen Brady and Arveene Juthan. Initially Strength In Numbers started doing club nights and show cases in Irish venues like The Sugar Club in Dublin & Connolly’s of Leap in Cork and the SIN 001 compilation began to take shape. Extra production input, mastering...

Ger chats to Dave on the back of the Minor Ladies Footballers All-Ireland victory over Galway, and ahead of a triple header in Croke Park with both Cork Intermediates and Senior Camogie teams in the hunt for All-Ireland titles. You can hear the Ger's Women In Sport podcast at: The Big Red Bench – Red FMWhere, as well as Gaelic games, you will hear a variety of sports being covered such as Rugby, A...

Comedian and former member of CCCahoots Tadhg Hickey took time away from his rehearsal of the John B Keane play - Letters Of A Country Postman to talk up the merits of the show. Despite his renowned comedic background he plays a straight role as Postman Mocky Fondoo. It tells the tale of how the Postman is a pivotal part of what glues the community together and as well as being the only person tha...

Christine and Damien are both from Garryvoe in East Cork. 20 year old Damien has Down Syndrome he will be one of the many people benefitting from the funds collected in this years Tour De Munster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland's Munster Branches. Christine will be participating in in the 600 km 4 day charity cycle this year. She is new to cycling and only starting training in March. To date the e...

Bunny chats to Dave about how suicide impacts those left behind after the death of their loved ones. The event is aimed at raising awareness of this matter, in the form of the Cuddle Run. Bunny will be hopping on his son Cian's bike, a side from raising awareness the event is to raise some much needed funding for a centre that is functioning but a slightly run down facility they have in Middleton....