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 Norries. Tickets available at: IN ONE EYE, OUT THE OTHER | The Everyman Cork | 2– 3 JUN 2022

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 stories from a hobbit hole something that pleases him greatly…

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 starting in Cobh Heritage Centre. It visits 16 different sites throughout Cobh or Queenstown as it was formally known as.For more information on booking a tour visit: http://cobhrebelwalkingtours.ie/

Damien chats about last week's launch of a new business network for the LGBT+ community. With headquarters based in Cork. It's a non profit organisation for individuals who identify as LGBT. Last week they went through their itinerary for the year and explained what the network is all about, while also getting the chance to mingle with like minded people. With approximately 140 invited guests showing up on the night. This was all ahead of the 2022 Cork Pride Festival and Cork's Red FM are proud media sponsors. Some of the benefits to being part of the network include: - An opportunity to network and build professional relationships-Broaden career opportunities -Educate yourself on workplace topics and become a more inclusive colleague For more information about the network visit: https://corkpride.com/

Dave from the Cork band Rubyhorse talks about a special concert in aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine appeal.The event is taking place this Friday 13th of May at 8pm.To a sold out crowd.It's the first time in 18 years the four lads from Rubyhorse have performed live together.Also participating on the night are; The White Horse Guitar Club, Karen Underwood, Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir and The White Horse Gospel Choir, along with MC Colm O'Sullivan from RedFM. It promises to be a great night out while also showing solidarity through song for the people suffering unimaginably in Ukraine. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Red Cross to provide much needed help to refugees fleeing the war.A side from the Artists taking part a large portion of the organising was down to David Gaffney.

Having a 19 year old daughter of her own with Down Syndrome. Marcia decided to put her experience of caring for children with learning difficulties to use by fostering a child with learning difficulties 8 years ago. Next Wednesday May 18th there is an online seminar for anyone interested in being a Foster Carer for children with disabilities.Information on this can be found at: https://www.tusla.ie/services/alternative-care/foster-care/

MTU Cork School of Music are delighted to announce ‘Find Me Here’ a new EP, released under the CSM Sounds record label on Thursday 28th of April. The five track EP consists of original works and traditional pieces created and performed by students at MTU Cork School of Music and recorded in their top of the range Recording Suite on site. Spanning and even breaking boundaries across genres, ‘Find Me Here’ includes works from; Angela Moynihan, Colm O’Brien, Darian O’Shea, Julianne Quirke and Macdara Ó Faoláin. ‘Find Me Here’ released digitally on all streaming platforms.1.You Got Me by Darian O Shea2.These Days by Julianne Quirke aka Julia-Maria3.It Just Couldn’t be Him by Colm O’Brien4.Anyone But Me by Angela Moynihan aka Angie5.Dursey Sound/Glenbeg Lake/The Sunny Hills of Beara arr. and perf. by Macdara Ó FaoláinTo listen to Find Me Here in full visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m2Y6PB9xCqjyGDvSGazz5vAT7T-f6f5KE

Kacper who has recently turn 14 was in remission from cancer, but unfortunately it has returned. He's now waiting on his 5th surgery. So Mark and Dots Tobin teamed up and are to do a walk from Youghal to Midleton ( where Kacper was playing hurling up until 18 months ago) it's distance of 27km. They will be joined by Kacper for the start and ending of the walk. Also Mark will be carrying out the walk in a firefighter uniform with an oxygen tank on his back.The walk is taking place this Saturday from Perks at 9 am. Mark is inviting everyone to join in!You can donate to the event by visiting: Fundraiser by David Tobin : Help Kacper and his family (gofundme.com)Or find out more about the event at: Midleton community rallies for brave teen fighting cancer with fundraising event (echolive.ie)