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The Big Red Bench - with Ruairí O'Hagan, Valerie Wheeler and Colm O'Sullivan. Every Saturday and Sunday from 6 on Cork's RedFM

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    Cork LGFA Finals Preview Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 45:46


    Ahead of a big weekend of Cork Credit Unions Cork LGFA finals, Ger McCarthy was at the press night and spoke to the teams involved.1.20 Naomh Aban's Noel McDonagh and Amy McDonagh7.05 Aghada's Sheila Lenihan and Clare Walsh9.55 Glanmire's Michael O'Sullivan and Ally McCarthy20.10 Bride Rovers' Gordon Kinsley and Shauna Hayes23.40 Inch Rovers' Damien O'Connell and Aoife Walsh28.52 Carrigaline's Barry O'Keefe, Eva O'Herlihy and Hollie Jackson32.56 Bandon's Willie Buckley and Alice Tarrant36.28 Ilen Rovers' Padraig Kiely and Leah Carey40.45 Ballincollig's Michelle Cashman and Zoe Murphy

    Rebel Óg hurling finals reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 11:26


    A dramatic night at Páirc uí Rinn saw both of the Cork ETB Rebel Óg Premier Minor hurling finals finish all square, with replays now required for both.In the opening game St Finbarr's came from 6 points down to finish all square in the Premier 2 final with Killeagh.And in the Premier 1 final Blackrock and Midleton finished all square.RedFM's Ger McCarthy was there and spoke to the management teams of the four sides.

    PSFC Q/F Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 11:26


    Reaction from yesterday's McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals in Clonakilty. First, reaction from St Finbarr's victory over Carbery, as we hear from Jimmy Barry Murphy and Stephen Sherlock from the Barrs, and Carbery boss Gene O'Donovan who were in conversation with Ger McCarthy.Then from the 9.00 minute mark, reaction from Nemo Rangers after their victory over Castlehaven, as we hear from manager Robbie O'Dwyer, and players Mark Cronin and Micheal Aodh Martin.

    Sunday 27th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 52:58


    Órla O Leary on the big red bench today with all things soccer,GAA and rugby!

    The Traitors DJ O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 17:25


    The Traitors Ireland DJ O'Sullivan joined Dan Casey to chat about life inside the castle as well as out! He also discusses his All Ireland Junior Club win with Meelin in 2011

    Saturday, 26th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 51:39


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench! Plenty on today's show from GAA to the Traitors!

    Sunday 20th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 54:29


    Órla O Leary on the big red bench this evening with an absolute packed show! Hear from our own national team ahead of their nations league fixtures against Israel ,Kosovo and Austria ,and plenty of GAA ,rugby and more!

    Reaction to Munster's loss to Leicester w/Fineen Wycherley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 6:48


    Ger McCarthy caught up with Tom Savage and Munster captain Fineen Wycherley after a disappointing loss to Leicester in Virgin Media Park Cork

    Steven Cairns The Future of Irish Boxing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 16:40


    Dan Casey caught up with the 15-0 Steven Cairns to chat all things boxing!

    Saturday, 19th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 53:13


    Dan Casey was back in the hotseat for another installment of Cork's favourite sports showPlenty on the show today from rugby, football and boxing!

    Saturday, 12th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 54:41


    Dan Casey was in for another installment of the Big Red Bench. Plenty on today's show including a chat about new book Mackey and Ring and Ger McCarthy has the latest Gaelic games action

    Mackey and Ring Book Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 31:45


    Dan Casey spoke to Off The Ball's Arthur James O'Dea to chat about the launch of his new book Mackey and Ring. A storied look at the lives and careers of two of hurling's most prominent figures, Mick Mackey and Christy Ring

    Jim Crawford | "The fans in Cork have been amazing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 14:57


    Republic of Ireland boss Jim Crawford chats with Ruairi about about their upcoming Euro qualifying double header at the Munster FA Turner's Cross Stadium, and about the trip to Slovakia in two week's time.

    Minor Football Semi Final Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 12:08


    Last night saw the Cork ETB Rebel Óg Premier 1 minor football championship semi finals take place at the SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh astro.Reigning champions Ballincollig maintained their push for a three in a row as they saw off Clonakilty, while Carrigaline came from seven points down to defeat Douglas.RedFM'S Ger McCarthy was there to speak to the winning teams.0.00 Ger's report from Carrigaline v Douglas1.20 Carrigaline Captain Ben Corkery Delaney2.50 Carrigaline manager Sean Collins6.15 Ger's report from Ballincollig v Clonakilty7.30 Ballincollig captain Luke O'Mahony10.23 Ballincollig manager Mick Ryan

    Sunday 06th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 55:00


    Órla O'Leary back on the big red bench with a jam packed show! Hear from our champion Katie Taylor! Irish rugby , GAA and much more!

    Sunday 13th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 53:09


    Órla O Leary on the big red bench this evening with an absolute packed show with a daily dose of soccer and GAA!

    Cork City are promoted back to the Premier Division!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 18:37


    We hear from City manager Barry Robson after his side guaranteed their spot in the Premier next season while Dan Casey chats to RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan about the league win

    Saturday, 5th September

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 54:41


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of Cork's favourite sports show. Plenty to talk about on today's show including all the latest Cork soccer action as well as Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell

    The42.ie's Gavan Casey on Katie Taylor's last fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 18:18


    Gavan Casey from The42.ie chats to Ruairi about Katie Taylor's last fight, and her incredible legacy.

    Pat Sullivan | "It's a huge privilege to be entrusted to lead the Cork Ladies footballers"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 16:00


    Pat Sullivan has been ratified as the new Cork senior inter-county ladies football manager.The Dungarvan native takes over from Joe Carroll, on a 3-year term, having built a reputation as one of the LGFA's top coaches during his time in charge of both the Waterford and Kildare senior ladies football setups.The Big Red Bench's Ger McCarthy spoke to Pat about his new role, management team and the challenges that lay ahead.

    Wilton United prepare for FAI Shield Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 14:17


    Wilton United are targeting silverware this weekend, as they face Ferns United in the FAI Shield Final in Waterford on Sunday afternoon - kick off at Ozier Park is at 2pm.Ruairi was joined by captain Lydia Looney, midfielder Barbara O'Connell and manager Louis Nolan to look ahead to the game.

    Saturday, 29th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 51:35


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench, plenty on today's show from Premier League to League of Ireland to hurling!

    Cork LGFA | STRONG Clon vs St Val's Post Match Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 10:01


    Ger McCarthy gave us all the updates as well as spoke to both managers after Clonakilty's 1 point over St Val's in the Senior Championship

    Sunday, 23rd of August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 37:03


    Melanie Browne back in the hotseat!Reaction from Cork Citys Club Orange Women's FAI Cup semi final defeat, Rob Downey of Glen Rovers and Cork, chats about the upcoming club season with Clubber and plenty of LGFA and camogie reaction around the county

    Rob Downey of Glen Rovers at launch of Clubbers 2026 championship coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 7:50


    Rob Downey of Glen Rovers, Cork was at the launch of the 2026 Club Championship with Clubber. Mel got a chance to chat all things club and intercounty with the Glen Rovers man#Clubber is covering live championship matches for 15 county boards this season, with over 2,000 live matches set to be streamed this year. To find out more, and to get your Clubber subscription, visit clubber.ie

    Cork City chat with Harry Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 13:08


    Dan Casey was joined by Harry Hayden to discuss the women's team loss in the FAI Cup and the men's 2-2 draw with Treaty last night

    Saturday, August 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 54:52


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench, we look back at the League of Ireland weekend as well as hearing from Cork small ball stars, Sorcha McCartan and Rob Downey

    Gary Hackett and Kevin Doherty post match College Corinthians vs Drogheda Utd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 11:59


    Harry Hayden caught up with both managers as Drogheda knocked Corinthians out of the Club Orange FAI Cup on a scoreline of 3-0

    Castlehaven vs Clonakilty Post Match Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 8:03


    Ger McCarthy gave us the full time report as well as catching up with both camps after their massive West Cork derby finished in a 1-12 draw

    Sunday, August 16th

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 54:40


    Dan Casey was in on this Sunday's Big Red Bench. Plenty to through including last week's camogie final and we hear the reaction from Castlehaven v Clonakility

    Saturday, 15th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 51:52


    Dan Casey was in studio to take you through Saturday's Big Red Bench. We have everything on the show from Cork City FC chat to Mark English joining OTB's crew

    Cork City Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 17:52


    Dan Casey was joined by Harry Hayden to chat about Cork City's season so far as well as what the rest of the season and next year holds for the club

    Cork boxer Cathal Crowley is in studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 9:37


    Dan Casey was joined in studio by Cork boxer Cathal Crowley to chat about his career and his upcoming fight on October 9th in the Parochial Hall in Cork

    Laura Hayes | "Cork and Galway bring out the best in each other"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 10:30


    Cork star Laura Hayes talks to Ger McCarthy about their All Ireland success, how Cork and Galway bring out the best in each other, and the culture within Cork camogie.

    Carla Ward | "The noise in Páirc uí Chaoimh - I can't even explain it"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 4:37


    Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward joined us on Breakfast with KC to confirm SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh as the venue for their World Cup Play Off second leg clash with Kazakhstan on October 13th.

    Sunday 9th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 53:29


    Cork are the All Ireland Camogie Champions! Ger McCarthy joins us from Croke Park to look back on an incredible day for the Rebels, and we hear from Amy O'Connor, Saoirse McCarthy and boss Ger Manley, and a magnanimous Galway boss Cathal Murray.Also, Seani Maguire on returning to action with Cork City, and we hear from new IBF Middleweight champion Aaron McKenna.

    Beth Buttimer and Matt Browne post match interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 8:28


    Munster had a fantastic 39-19 win over Leinster today in the first interpro of the year. Harry Hayden caught up with player Beth Buttimer and manager Matt Browne after the game

    Saturday 8th August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 54:21


    Dan Casey was back for another installment of the Big Red Bench. We look ahead to the All Ireland camogie final tomorrow as well as Callum Walsh's fight in the 3Arena

    All Ireland Camogie Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 23:05


    Audio from the Cork and Galway camps ahead of Sunday's Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final in Croke Park.0.00 Cork Boss Ger Manly4.50 Galway boss Cathal Murray15.00 Cork captain Meabh Cahalane19.44 Galway's Alish O'Reilly

    Callum Walsh | "There's nothing better than fighting back home"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 15:32


    It's fight week for Callum Walsh, as the Cobh man returns to fight in Ireland on the Zuffa Boxing card at the 3Arena. The Riverstown fighter faces Tyler Denny in Dublin on Saturday night - Ruairi spoke to Callum recently ahead of the bout.

    Darragh McElhinney on his third national title

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 11:57


    Darragh McElhinney talks to RedFM's Ger McCarthy after the Bantry AC man won his third national 5,000m title, and looks ahead to the European Athletics Championships.

    David Moriarty Reviews the All Ireland Football Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 15:53


    Dan Casey was joined by David Moriarty today to discuss the All Ireland football final between Kerry and Mayo including discussion about Cork's year

    Saturday, 1st August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 53:32


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench, Cork's favourite sports show. Plenty of hurling action on today's show with a review of the All Ireland football final

    Hurling championships preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 28:33


    The Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships get underway this weekend.RedFM's Harry Hayden was at the launch of the championships in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, and spoke to0.00 Bryan Murphy, Sarsfields7.40 Conleith Ryan, Bride Rovers11.10 Darragh O'Sullivan, Ballinhassig22.20 Sean Feary, Aghabullogue

    Castlehaven v Ballincollig reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 4:30


    Castlehaven began their quest for an eighth McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Premier Senior Football championship title by seeing off Ballincollig 0-22 to 3-10 in Clonakilty on Sunday evening.After the match, the Big Red Bench's Ger McCarthy spoke to Ballincollig manager Aidan Kelleher and Castlehaven Banisteoir Seanie Cahalane.

    Sunday, 26th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 55:39


    It's a hurling mad episode as we look ahead as the Cork Hurling championship gets underway next weekend!Harry Hayden reports from Pairc ui Chaoimh, while Melanie Browne hears from representatives taking part in the E. Tarrants & Sons Duhallow Hurling Championship

    Killian the Football Genius Previews the All Ireland Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 19:25


    Dan Casey was joined by Killian the Football Genius to discuss tomorrow's All Ireland between Mayo and Kerry

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