Dave Mac's Local Legend

Bunny talks to Dave about the Cuddle Run that is raising awareness of suicide prevention & support and funds for the Midleton Hub. It provides help to those suffering from suicide bereavement. Sponsor a brick for €100 to help redevelop facilities at the Hub. The target figure is €100,000. Bunny's own son. Bunny's objective is to go through 32 counties in 32 days, on his son Cian's motorbike. C...

Chat topping musician Tom Grennan spoke to Dave about new single "All These Nights", his connection to Offaly, Tom's (little bitta) love for the beautiful game and the danger of Patrice Evra!!To see the video for Tom's new track visit: Tom Grennan - All These Nights (Lyric Video) - YouTube.

Ray and his band Two Time Polka will be performing at Spraoi in Waterford this weekend. They are an eclectic band playing music from all around the world. Ray and Two Time Polka have been going to the famous street arts festival for years. Featuring Street Theatre and Comedy throughout the streets of Waterford on the Friday and Saturday, ending with a parade on Sunday. And...It's free!!For more in...

Goldie is a 21 year old musician from Cork City. Far Apart is the first song he recorded under a label, this particular tune has been recorded under a Canadian Label with the assistance of German DJ Kenage. The song was inspired by lockdown and the fact that everyone was so "Far Apart". It's also about a girl from Australia who was texting Goldie and despite the fact that she is on the other side...

Konrad talks up the Family Fun Day happening this Sunday as part of Cork LGBT Plus Pride. It kicks off a whole week of celebrations. There over 30 events as part of the festival this year. The Family Fun Day is taking place in Fitzgerald's Park, incorporated into the event this year is Prides Got Talent, with a cash prize of €500 and the opportunity to perform on the pride mainstage on Sunday 31st...

Buttervant native Alan talks to Dave about how he made the move from playing video games to being a professional drifter. It all came about from his interest in car racing video games and he decided that he would like to try racing for real. If you'd like to witness drifting for yourself you can do so at Kart World in Watergrasshill this weekend. With a birds eye view of cars racing up to 150 km p...

Seán from Fuinneamh Workshop Architects chats with Dave, Fuinneamh being the Irish for energy. Seán and his team are setting out to construct a rammed earth building which is made using bio-degradable materials such as timber and sub soil in Tramore Valley Park, the first of it's kind in Ireland. It's part of the Kinship project, Cork City Council have teamed up with Creative Ireland in order to b...

We hear from Hayley Ryan of the Saturday Breakfast on Red FM.She tells us how her Love Island impressions took off on TikTok (most famously Maura Higgins), who her favourite contestant is from this year and we even listen to some of her impressions. To hear more of Hayley's work visit: Hayley Ryan (@hayls_ryan) / Twitter Hayley (@hayls_ryan) TikTok Or listen to her show every Saturday: https://red...

Des discusses the Blackrock Village Festival which happening tomorrow in the Plaza from 2-6. It's an event with Food, Fun and good weather as well as plenty of activities to keep your kids occupied. Such as a Teddy Bear's Picnic and exercises at the Green Area, it's now the proposed spot for a playground. If that's not enough there's music from the likes of Hank Wedel and Declan Sinnott as well a...

Sinéad chats about being on Clear History with the likes of Joanne McNally, Colin Murphy and Kevin McGahern she also tells her story about kissing more than just the stone in Blarney. Sinéad is gigging tomorrow night (July 15th) in the Coco Comedy Club. Tickets €20Get your tickets here: CoCo Comedy Club: SINÉAD QUINLAN and Guests Tickets, Fri 15 Jul 2022 at 20:30 | Eventbrite

Dominic spoke with us less than an hour before the Cork Ladies under 16 Footballers faced Dublin. He spoke about taking on Kerry in the Munster Final and Cavan in the All-Ireland semi final, and how they had to dig deep in the championship so far. Congratulations to the Cork under 16 Ladies for making it to the All Ireland final this year.

Kieran chats to us in the middle of Volvo Cork Week, where there's a large crowd gathering under less than ideal conditions for racing, due to the lack of wind. However it's not all bad with Sun forecast throughout the rest of the week it will create a sea breeze. There's plenty on offer including a Classic Yacht Regatta, Cork Week Ladies Day with Amy Huberman and Brendan Courtney all wrapped up w...

Joy In The Park is happening in Fitzgerald's Park this Sunday 17th of July from 12 noon until 6 pm. It's a community event filled with free fun for all the family. Including music form: Kíla, Jerry Fish and Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers. As well as: The Circus Factory and Cork Puppetry Company...The Pompous Creatures. For more information on the event visit: Artists - Joy In The Park - Cor...

Steph chats to Dave about the charity awareness raising video for new single "Remember Who Your Friends Are".It's an upbeat and happy track with a video to suit the mood. Featuring dogs from Pauline's Rescue, as they are a Man's best friend. It also aims at highlighting the adopt, don't shop message. Check out the video now: Remember Who Your Friends Are (Official Video) - YouTubeAnd catch the Sun...

Brian who just got back from Spain took time to speak to Dave ahead of his gig in Cyprus Avenue. He will be performing Live tomorrow night with doors at 7 pm. He chats about getting back into the swing of gigging Live again. For more information visit: Cyprus Avenue - Cork, Ireland

Now living in Bundoran, Finn speaks with Dave ahead of her return to Cork, which is where she studied Marine Biology in UCC. Finn is back in town for the Volvo Cork Week, which was initially supposed to happen in 2020. It's taking place in the home of the 2nd biggest natural harbour in the world. Kicking off the week is a Family Fun Day on Sunday in Crosshaven. The Fun Day includes: Funfair, Boat...

Daniel chats about a new six part series which commenced on RTE 1 Weds 06th July. It consists of chef Paul Flynn exploring food trucks throughout the country. It is sponsored by Kerrygold and produced by Aperture media, a Cork company that was set up in 2011. The series was filmed in the summer of 2021, with each episode looking at 3 food trucks with a different dish in each episode, which will ai...

Paul talks about the return of this year's Cork Pride Festival which is a week long. This year Brooke Scullion and Nadine Coyle both from Derry coincidently, will be at the event as well as an array of Cork’s finest Drag talent , Sparkle, The Guilty Judges, Kabin Studio and a number of Red DJ's too. For more info visit: Home - Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival (corkpride.com)

Karen Underwood took time out of rehearsing at Cork Opera House to chat about what being African- American and celebrating the 4th of July means to her in terms of her freedom and independence. Karen is also part of a new Opera by John O'Brien called Morrigan. Morrigan being the Irish Godess of death and faith. It contains dramatic scenes of blood and fire, soaring arias, tender duets, and large a...

With a similar vibe to Lana Del Rey Jennifer talks up her new single "Take It back". Which in her own words she describes as being a "Fruit salad of emotions" in other words it has various emotions throughout. You can listen to listen to Jennifer's music at all the usual places... Including at: Spotify – Jennifer Lyons

Ahead of an intimate Red FM listener only gig at Cypress Avenue with The Coronas, lead singer Danny O’Reilly spoke with Dave Mac ahead of their kick start to Live At The Marquee Friday and revealed its now a sold out show…

Describing his political videos as marmite to the general public, Tadgh Hickey chats to Dave about his new show - In One Eye, Out the Other. The show is him telling the story of his problem with alcohol through the main character in the show Fergal. It will be coming to The Everyman on June 2nd-3rd. On the 2nd of June, Tadgh will also be doing a post show discussion with James Leonard of The Two N...

Pat from Cork’s northside explains how he got into story telling and about the Soft Nights Festival in Dunderry Park, Co. Meath that happens on the June bank holiday weekend. The event is a diverse festival with something for everyone including : Yoga for Kids, Music from musicians such as Lisa O'Neill and Kila, Astronomy Talks, Bat Walks and Active Imagination Workshops. Pat will be telling stori...

Kieran from The Love Buzz chatted to us ahead of his gig at Mike the Pies, but more importantly on the eve of the band's performance in Cyprus Avenue. He spoke about his influences and we also heard the band's new single "Wild One"To hear music from The Love Buzz visit: Spotify – The Love Buzz

There are many story's about Cobh that make the history books including not only the Titanic but also the Lusitania,and the major role that Cobh played during the war of independence. It was one of very few towns to rep the rewards of British Imperialism in Ireland from an economic point of view. With the harbour being used for troops going out to numerous wars. Kieran's tour is 2 hours long start...