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FAQs about Dave Mac's Local Legend:How many episodes does Dave Mac's Local Legend have?The podcast currently has 583 episodes available.
February 07, 2023Emer O'Brien - CBS Mitchelstown Parent's CouncilEimear 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 vicinity of Mitchelstown. With the assistance of Kevin Rowe Entertainment, these top-quality films were shot. Such as Father Ted, Fawlty Towers, Sister Act, Braveheart, and The Field.For more information on the event visit: CBS OsKaRs Fundraiser – Mitchelstown CBS (cbsmitchelstown.ie) Check out more of Kevin's work at: Charity & Creative Fundraising Event Management Dublin Ireland (kevinroweevents.ie)...more4minPlay
February 02, 2023Sophie Motley- Artistic Director at the Everyman TheatreSophie 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 as plenty of Family Fun events from the likes of the Dream Factory featuring Lords of Strut of Britain's Got Talent Fame.If that wasn't enough! There's also a great variety of contemporary drama from both National and Local Playwrights, and a Fawlty Towers Dining Experience. For a full listing of events visit: What's On at The Everyman | NOW LAUNCHED (everymancork.com)...more6minPlay
February 01, 2023Shawn Uyosa - Stand-up ComedianShawn 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....more5minPlay
January 31, 2023Karl Spain - ComedianNot 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)...more5minPlay
January 30, 2023President of the MTU Cork Students Union - Isobel KavanaghAs 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 of a student chill-out zone and a Sports Complex which is set to open this week. The aim of the event is to raise funds for charity each year, this year the chosen charity is the Eating Disorder Centre Cork....more4minPlay
January 27, 2023Rob O'Halloran - Musician/ Music Video ProducerMint 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 tells of how people are guilty of comparing themselves and their lives to others.Check out Rob's music at Rob O'Halloran on Amazon Music UnlimitedOr see his various video projects at Robert O'Halloran - Mint Video Productions - Videography Cork (mint-video.com)...more6minPlay
January 25, 2023Joanne Collins - Balcony TV CorkBalconyTV 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 Millett, and Pauline Freeman. Put together by Mark Graham (King Kong Company) a new three part podcast tells the story of the Rise and Fall of Balcony TV. During her time with Balcony TV, Joanne aired musicians like; Fred, Mick Flannery, Frankie Gavin (De Dannan), Declan Sinnott, Jimmy Crowley, Jack O'Rourke, and John Spillane from the top of the Big Wheel. As well as plenty of others throughout various hotels and restaurant balconies all over the City. The podcast goes live on February 1st at: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-irish-music-industry-podcast/id1451423030...more5minPlay
January 23, 2023Hanna - Hanna's BeesHanna, 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 when bees entered the equation. Hanna features in the Change Makers series today and is part of a Green Revolution in the Red Rebel Rebel County.Listen to the Change Makers podcast now at: Change Makers – Red FMOr find out more about Hanna's Bees at Home - Hanna's Bees (hannasbees.ie)...more5minPlay
January 20, 2023Brian McCarthy – Cork Rooftop FarmBrian 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 series Changemakers shining a light on Cork businesses putting sustainability and environmental responsibility at the heart of what they do. To hear this Changemakers conversation in full go to redfm.ie and see what you can do to join the green revolution in the red rebel county. RedFM’s Changemakers series is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee....more6minPlay
January 19, 2023John Creedon - Broadcaster/ Author Cork LegendJohn 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/podcast/john-creedon-on-an-irish-folklore-treasury-and-his-interest-in-placenames-history-language-and-lore...more3minPlay
FAQs about Dave Mac's Local Legend:How many episodes does Dave Mac's Local Legend have?The podcast currently has 583 episodes available.