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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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    Sunday, 21st of June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 53:55


    Melanie Browne with another edition of the Big Red Bench.Plenty of reaction from Corks MASSIVE win over Offaly in the All Ireland Hurling Quarter Finals plus Ger McCarthy chats to John Cleary as they await the draw for their Senior Football Quarter Final.

    Ben O' Connor - "Always something to work on"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 2:47


    Cork head boss Ben O' Connor chats to Ger McCarthy after his sides convincing 6-25 to 2 - 11 quarter final win over Offaly

    Cork 6-25 Offaly 2-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:51


    Melanie Browne and Ger McCarthy discuss Cork's win over Offaly and look ahead at what awaits in the semi final clash against Galway

    Eoin Downey - "A win is a win"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 1:50


    Glen Rovers man and Cork senior hurler after a 6-26 to 2-11 win over Offaly

    Sean O Donoghue "We have to make sure we're ultra prepared"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 2:29


    Cork defender Sean O Donoghue speaks to Ger McCarthy after Corks 6-25 to 2-11 victory over Offaly, securing their semi final place.

    Saturday, 20th July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 53:14


    Dan Casey was in the hotseat for a jam packed Big Red Bench. Plenty of preview for Cork v Offaly, we hear from Liam White of Midland's 103 as well as Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon

    Cork v Offaly Preview with Dan Casey & Liam White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 19:41


    Dan was joined by Midland's 103 Sports Reporter Liam White to chat about Cork's clash with Offaly in Semple Stadium tomorrow

    John Cleary | "We've parked last Sunday, and we're working hard for Croke Park next week"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 8:34


    Cork boss John Cleary chats with Ger McCarthy about the superb win over Donegal, and looks ahead to Monday's All Ireland quarter finals draw.

    Simon Grayson | "Hopefully we give City fans something to cheer about for many years"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 16:34


    Ruairi catches up with Simon Grayson, former Leeds United and Preston North End boss, about the work he's doing with Cork City behind the scenes as an advisor.

    Sunday, 14th of June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 52:32


    Melanie Browne with another jam packed Big Red Bench.Plenty of reaction from the MASSIVE Cork win over the weekend, and lot's lots' more !

    Gaelic 4 Good Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 7:12


    Dan Casey was joined in studio by Simon Healy and Jake Keating to chat about the Gaelic football charity initiative

    Cork v Limerick Review with Dan Casey and Mel Browne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 11:51


    The two Big Red Bench presenters decided to dissect Cork's loss to Limerick in the Munster hurling final

    Saturday 13th June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 55:47


    Dan Casey was lucky enough to be running the show on an incredible day for Cork football

    Donegal v Cork Review with Jonathan Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 13:18


    Dan Casey was joined by Off the Ball's Jonathan Higgins to chat after Cork's historic win over Donegal in Ballybofey!

    Spike | "I want to fight Ali in Croke Park!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 14:22


    Cork boxer Spike O'Sullivan joins us to say he wants to fight Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali, on the undercard of Katie Taylor v Flora Pili at Croke Park. Muhammad Ali fought in Croke Park in 1972 when he defeated Alvin Lewis - and Spike says there would be a certain poetry in him facing Ali's Grandson at the same venue 54 years later.

    Katie Taylor | "Croke Park is a dream come true"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 12:31


    Katie Taylor, and her manager Brian Peters, dropped by the RedFM Studios this morning to talk to KC and Ruairi about fighting in Croke Park, her country wide press tour, Flora Pilli and much more.

    Sunday 07 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 55:16


    Órla O'Leary back in the hot seat today with reaction from cork hurler's manager Ben O'Connor after today's 1 point defeat to the treaty county in the Munster hurling championship final. Also hear from Adam Sweeney Ireland's youngest person to summit Mount Everest! And lots more!!

    Adam Sweeney- Youngest Irish Person to summit Everest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 11:16


    Speaking to Órla O'Leary, Adam just aged 22 climbed to the top of mount everest! He speaks about his training prior, how he managed on the mountain , a "luxury" item he missed during the climb and speaks lots lots more about his experience!!

    Saturday 06 June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 53:41


    Orla O Leary back on the big red bench with plenty of talk about tomorrow's munster hurling final, Irish WNT interviews and lots more!!!

    Ireland vs Netherlands Páirc Uí Chaoimh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 5:58


    Órla O'Leary with exclusive interviews after last night's game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh with Amber Barrett who scored the winner! Kyra Carusa with the opening goal and Megan Campbell retired Irish national known for her canons as arms with her very long throw ins and currently Liverpool U21 Assistant Coach!

    The Red 78 Unlocked | That's All, Folks! | Ep. 159

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 19:50


    Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to look back on the URC quarter final defeat to the Bulls, to reflect on the season as a whole, and to look ahead to the next campaign.Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

    Sunday 31 May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 54:24


    Órla O'Leary back in the hot seat today with all things GAA ,soccer ,Oisin Brady kick-boxer and lots more!

    Oisin Brady Elite Kickboxer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 13:34


    Órla O'Leary speaks to Oisin Brady -20 years old and from Castletownbere who is an elite kickboxer and appears on ITV -Oisin talks about his fight coming up on June 13th in Olympia theatre in Liverpool ,his very intense training ,his lovely cousin Oisin and how he represents him and lots more!

    The Cork Hurling Pod chats with Dan Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 17:28


    Was brilliant to speak to the Cork Hurling Pod as the two lads look back at the year so far as well as looking ahead to the clash with Limerick in the Pairc

    Saturday, 30th May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 54:44


    Dan Casey in on the Big Red Bench. We talk Cork hurling, Cork City, Kit Con and everything in between!

    The clamour for retro jerseys - Kit Con founder Paul Behan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 14:20


    With Kit Con taking place at the Marina Market this weekend, Kit Con founder Paul Behan talks to Ruairi about the surge in popularity of retro jerseys and retro jersey collecting, and why you can't beat the real thing.

    The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster prepare to run with the Bulls | Ep. 158

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 21:19


    On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, and Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan look ahead to Saturday's URC quarter final with the Bulls. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

    Saoirse Noonan | "My Granny can go to the game, which is really special"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 6:35


    Republic of Ireland striker Saoirse Noonan talks to Ruairi at her old school, Scoil Nicolais in Frankfield, and looks ahead to Ireland's game with the Netherlands in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh next week, and facing Rangers in the Cup Final on Sunday.

    Mark Coleman | "To have the opportunity to lift a trophy for Cork is very special"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 8:42


    RedFM's Ger McCarthy speaks to Cork's Mark Coleman ahead of Sunday week's Munster final with Limerick.

    Sunday, 24th of May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 46:49


    Melanie Browne with plenty of hurling and football reaction as both Cork codes victorious over the weekend.While the running bug sweeps up Cork City, as we are a week out from the 2-26 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon

    Evelyn Twomey - Cork City Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 10:37


    Mel was chatting to Evelyn Twomey, first Female home in the 2025 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon.Evelyn ran an amazing 2.54.30, but has a refreshing approach to racing and the mental side of running.

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    Cork v Meath reaction | "The lads showed tremendous heart"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 7:55


    What an incredible win for Cork, as they defeated Meath in Pairc ui Rinn. A tremendous performance from the Rebels saw them win an absolute epic, winning 0-30 to 1-24 - and they had 14 players for the last 20 minutes after Colm O'Callaghan was shown a red card.Ger McCarthy was there for The Big Red Bench, and spoke to boss John Cleary, and players Maurice Shanley, Rory Maguire and Chris Óg Jones.

    Saturday 23rd May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 52:26


    Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench and he can barely contain his excitement at the Cork v Meath football game, we also look ahead to Cork v Clare in Pairc Ui Chaoimh

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    Alan Dineen | Rebel Wheelers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 10:20


    Irish wheelchair rugby superstar Alan Dineen joined us on the show today to talk about him heading off to Spain for the European Wheelchair Rugby championships!!!

    Ben O'Connor - "There's nothing better than heading to the Páirc when the sun is shining"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:17


    On Sunday, May 24th, Round 5 of the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship sees Cork taking on Clare at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh with a 4pm throw-in.Ahead of what promises to be a cracking encounter, Ben O'Connor spoke to RedFM's Ger McCarthy.

    John Cleary - "We're preparing for a big, big battle"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 6:42


    Red FM's Ger McCarthy speaks to Cork football boss Ger McCarthy ahead of Saturday's clash with Meath in the All Ireland Football Championship.

    The Red 78 | Munster book quarter final spot | Ep. 157

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 20:27


    Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over the Lions that sees Munster finish 5th in the URC table, and sets up a quarter final clash away to the Bulls.

    "Do you want to be unstoppable or unbeatable?" | Cork minor footballers win an epic against Kerry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:48


    Ger McCarthy was at Páirc uí Rinn as Cork won an epic battle against Kerry in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship final, the Rebels winning by two points after extra time.Afterwards, Ger spoke to :0.30 Cork minor boss Keith Ricken4.55 Cork coach Maurice Moore7.22 Cork player Tom Whooley8.20 Kerry moss Marc Ó Sé

    The FTD Brothers - 33 Marathons in 33 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 16:51


    Ruairi speaks to Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, just before he embarked on Marathon number 23 in 33 days. Jordan recently ran the London Marathon with a fridge strapped to his backThe FTD Brothers are raising funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, in honour of their mother Geraldine who passed away from frontotemporal dementia at the age of 52. Jordan, and his brother Cian, have the gene that causes FTD, and have undertaken this challenge to raise funds and awareness.Ruairi, along with Seamus from the Neil Prendeville Show, spoke to Jordan just before he set off, and we'll also hear his inspiring speech to the crowd in attendance at Tramore Valley Park. And as an extra bonus, we'll hear from the legendary Daniel O'Donnell, who popped by to support the lads.

    Sunday May 17th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 55:16


    Mel is back in the hot seat, talking GAA, Sciath na Scol and running.

    Kate Conroy - Inaugural Spirit of Running Award

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 11:39


    Ahead of the 2026 Analog Cork City Marathon, Kate Conroy of EveryRun Club Cork was named winner of the inaugural spirit of running award, in memory of Ellen Cassidy, who passed away last year.Kate speaks about Ellen, how EveryRun Club came about and lots more !

    Sciath Na Scol Finals Previewed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 8:06


    One of the busiest spells in the Cork GAA calendar, the Sciath Na Scol hurling and camogie finals, gets underway this week.Over the next two weeks 30 finals will be played at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, with schools from all across Cork taking part.Damien Irwin is the Sciath na Scol PRO - he's been chatting with Ruairi.

    Saturday, 16th May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 54:33


    Dan Casey back in the hotseat, plenty on the show including Cork City chat as well as hearing from Padraig O'Hora on Mount Everest!

    Cork City Update with Harry Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 16:36


    Dan Casey was joined by Harry Hayden to review and preview Cork City's season so far , including looking at recent controversy

    Munster v Lions Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 11:17


    Ruairi chats to Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes about tomorrow's clash with the Lions at Thomond Park.This is an excerpt from The Red 78 on Off The Ball.

    The Red 78 | Connacht conquer mediocre Munster | Ep.156

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 23:19


    On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

    John Cleary - "We're capable of playing better than that"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 11:55


    Hear from Cork boss John Cleary, and Kerry boss Jack O'Connor, after the Kingdom's win in yesterday's Munster Championship Final in Killarney,.

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