James is a CSN Music Management and Sound student,his band Mono-Poly are involved in CSN Live 'n' Gigging in the White Horse in Ballincollig on Wednesday. Along with numerous other acts such as...Fionnán Barrett, Black Lagoon, Tweezerz, Shane Reilly, Spare Parts, Mino Mars and of course Mono-Poly.Doors are at 7.30 pm, get tickets now at: CSN Live 'n' Gigging @ The White Horse Tickets, Wed 14 Dec 2022 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

The Arcadia was run by Thurles native Elvera Butler and her partner Andy Foster and was one of the few places in Cork city that would host punk bands. Butler had been the entertainments officer at University College Cork, and so the venue became known as the 'Downtown Kampus'. The punk scene that developed in the late at the Arc was an important turning point for emerging Cork punk music; until then live music in the city had consisted mostly of Blues and pub rock bands. According to Mean Features guitarist Liam Heffernan, "the [emerging post-punk] scene was amazing....there was nothing else really in late Seventies and early Eighties Cork. Heavy industry was whacked. Elvera Butler brought some fantastic music to Cork. That woke us all up.”Here Elvera discusses when U2 first played in the Arcadia as a support act to XTC in October 1978 to a crowd of over 1000 people. They then came back a 2nd time to support the Only Ones in May of 1979. Other gigs included them playing on a level footing to DC9 and alongside their close friends the Virgin Prunes. Then they progressed to having a headlining gig with acts such as Nun Attax as a support act. Check the full chat in the Cork History Matters podcast on Redfm.ie

Red Breakfast's Laura O'Mahony talks about this year's Improv Panto which is returning this Friday to Cork Opera House. The Adult only panto is making a welcome return after two years. Also making up the cast are Dominic MacHale, Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan, the brains behind the operation Laura Harte and Declan Wolfe from Studio Wolfe. Grab your tickets now before it's too late at: The Improv Panto 2022 - Over 18s - Live : Cork Opera House

Aware is responsible for caring and treating people with depression and bipolar disorder. In the form of support services, a support line as well as a range of education programmes. Stephen is encouraging people to Dash,Dance or Prance for Aware on December 9-11th.It's a nationwide 5k event, you are encouraged to share pictures of the event to social media. You will also receive a medal which doubles as a Christmas tree ornament for your troubles. To register for the event visit: Depression Support & Education Services - Aware

My Lovely Horse Rescue is aimed at helping ALL animals. Their mantra is to "Adopt Don't Shop This Christmas" when it comes to family pets. This is on the back of an influx of pets being brought back into rescue centres post covid. If you're interested in adopting a pet visit: mylovelyhorserescue.com - WELCOME

Declan from Rubyhorse spoke with Dave about the band's up coming gig in St Lukes and a Christmas song he has co-written that tackles the cost of living crisis. It's been recorded & released by The Derelict Debits. All proceeds go to homeless charities in the UK and Ireland. Hear the song now at: https://open.spotify.com/track/3rhd2Mwkn4xnNbWDZkr5Ls?si=ff4aef2a9949446d Get tickets to the St Lukes gig; Rubyhorse & The White Horse Gospel Choir (uticket.ie)

Sean chats with Dave about how lockdown has created more opportunities for him having moved home from London. Both Sean and his sister Jane were living in their family home. They were both looking for employment and Jane bought 2nd hand Jewellery. Sean then took it upon himself to post pictures of the Jewellery on Instagram. Taking advantage of the fact that most people would be at home and online. The business has taken off to such an extent that they are now selling in the Marina Market, we also have number of vouchers for Ivy's Attic Jewellery to give away throughout the weekend. Check out Ivy's Attic at: Ivys Attic Jewellery | Affordable, Quality, Contemporary Jewellery Ivy's Attic Jewellery (@ivysatticjewellery) • Instagram photos and videos

The CoCo Comedy Club is located upstairs in the Roundy in Daunt Square. We hear about some of the impressive stats behind the Coco Comedy Club. A club which hosts a variety of comedians such as emerging talent on a Thursday, local talent on a Friday and a national headliner will be playing on the Saturday (someone who is established within the industry)This weekend sees the CoCo Comedy Awards Ceremony, with proceeds going to Autism Assistance Dogs. Tickets available at: CoCo Comedy Club: Charity Comedy Special Tickets, Sat 3 Dec 2022 at 20:30 | Eventbrite

Damien spoke to us ahead to Virgin Media's "Gamers Are Athletes Too" in Turner's Cross. Damien is Co-Commentator at the event alongside side former Manchester United player Darron Gibson. It will see David Meyler and Stephanie Roche take on Ireland's top E Footballers Tyrone Ryan and Ciaran Walsh AKA Team Wild. You can catch the battle live on twitch at 5pm tomorrow.

This Saturday in Goldbergs at 7.30 pm sees the return of the Santa Cycle. It is hoped that upwards of 500 Santa's will be cycling through the City in the 6th event of its kind. With the aim of spreading festival cheer while also raising much needed funds for a number of charities. It's a 30-minute cycle and members of the public are encouraged to turn out to support the event. This is off the back of a fundraising initiative in the Marina Market, where they sold raffle tickets and Christmas themed Azure Jewellery. With proceeds going to Marymount. Audrey is involved in the planning along with Rory Walsh and Connie Wiseman. If you wish to take part in the Santa Cycle you can register at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cork-santa-cycle-tickets-435706498867 Where you'll be provided with a Santa costume and lights for your bike.