Darian spoke ahead of the ‘New Local Hero’ final in The Academy Dublin. Part of Irish Music Month, run across 25 different Irish radio stations in association with Hotpress Magazine and the IBI, Darian is one of 6 shortlisted artists in line to win a €10,000 bursary. Darian talks about the build up to the event in the Academy, as well as about how herself and the other shortlisted artists took part in a photo shot and received mentoring from industry professionals and musicians. Thanks to Darian for representing Cork and Red FM at the final of this years search for a ‘New Local Hero’ Hear more of Darian’s music at; https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QVc8W1pLLmDPCxzgCybcp

As part of its diversity and inclusion strategy a new initiative by Cork Sports Partnership has seen them team up with the Primary Schools Sports Committee to run an event at the Mardyke on April 27th which will be for children in mainstream schools who have a physical disability. This is the first of its kind and next year will see both events taking place on the same day demonstrating true and full inclusion within primary school sports events. The event on Thursday will see children from schools all across Cork take part in races for wheelchairs, visual impairment, hearing impairment, power chairs, cerebral palsy, Congenital Scoliosis, spina bifida, Olliers Disease with roughly 10 races happening on the day. Races will be sprint style races between 60 metres and 100 meters. It’s a free event that is open to the public. It will be kicking off at 10.30 am.

This Wednesday at the Incognito Art Sale you can view thousands of original postcard sized Artwork. Which you can purchase for €65 each and you will only find out who the Artist is after you buy. One of those Artists with works on display is Julianne from Buttevant. Her main speciality is figurative Art, primarily Children. Other Cork artists involved are Georgie O’Mahony, Hillary Noonan, Peter Buckley, Claire O’Reilly, Carla Trindle and Ruthie Ashenhurst. Previous contributors to Incognito include Bob Geldof, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, LYRA and Tommy Tiernan. It’s all in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.You can register your interest in purchasing the various paintings before the event now at: https://www.incognito.ie/ To see more of Julianne’s work visit: https://www.julianneguinee.com/

Ballydehob Jazz Festival is back next weekend for the Bank Holiday weekend April 28th – 1st May. There will be plenty of Music from Artists such as; Camilla Griehsel & Friends in Mamasongue, TarantaCeltica, there will also be a music trail with various musicians being featured and Food and Beverages will also be on offer. Along with the Jazz Street Flower Workshop, which was set up with the aim of decorating the Village for the New Orleans Jazz Funeral. For more information visit: https://ballydehobjazzfestival.org/

A few weeks before his third birthday Noel’s son Dara was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Now the Ballincollig family is looking to give back to the Mercy Hospital with “Darragh Gives Back-Pedal For The Poons ”. With the aim of raising €60,000 this Saturday for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, taking the form of a 12 hour indoor cycle, in Ballincollig GAA Club. He is on the far side of his treatment with thanks to the help of Dr. Clodagh Ryan. The team at Mercy and Dara managed to overcome the challenges of covid two months after the diagnosis.To donate to this great cause visit: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/%20daragivesback

Jacob who is originally from Georgia but married to a Dub spoke on what is Autism Awareness Month, with hopes of bringing attention to the work of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. For the past 13 years, it has been providing highly trained autism assistance dogs to those with additional needs. It will take a period of 2 years and €25,000 to train an assistance dog. Funding is reliant primarily on the generosity of the public. Niall O’Halloran manager at Rochestown Park Hotel is one of 315 volunteers with their organization. His role is to educate the hospitality sector as to how best deal with assistance dogs in their Hotel. Aside from this, they’re speaking at 8 different universities throughout the month of April. The application process is open at the end of the month for more families wishing to avail of their services. For more info visit: Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland : About Us

Katie and her band KON is made up of an Englishman, two Italians, and Katie. She is originally from Watergrasshill but resides in London. Their new debut single “Did You Know? “ was recorded in Manchester. Some of their influences are The Cranberries, Wolfe Alice, and Portishead. You can catch Katie and her band at Indiependence this year.

Ant from Cork House act Generic People spoke ahead of a monthly club night launch in the Pavilion, last Saturday. Acts on the night were: Get Down Edits, Noden, Chloe Farquhar, and of course Ant. The aim is to bring Studio 54 and Paradise Garage-like vibes to Cork. The club nights are free and will run from 9.00 pm- 2.30 am.

Dave caught up with Linda ahead of Joy in the Park 2023, which is a family-friendly event happening in Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday July 23rd. It’s an event in memory of Joy a family member of Linda’s. The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your mental health, while also connecting with others, and finding Joy. It’s also trying to destigmatize talking to others if you’re struggling. There will be several mental health services at the event including Pieta House, Jigsaw, and the Samaritans. As well as music from the likes of Frank and Walters, Karen Underwood, Aoife Scott, Pontious Pilate and the Naildrivers, and the Circus Factory. Several workshops will also be at the event. Supported by Cork’s Red FM and the Cork Mental Health Foundation. And it’s Free!!! For more information visit: https://joyinthepark.com/

Dave spoke to Darian ahead of her performance in Cyprus Avenue, where she opened for Moncrieff. Darian is also Cork and Red FM’s representative for this year’s Irish Music Month, which will take place in the Academy in Dublin. She is one of 6 in the final, who are all within a chance of winning €10,000 in career support. We heard her song “Love Ain’t As Cool”. To hear more of Darian’s music visit: Darian June | Spotify