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The Big Red Bench | Cork's RedFM

Red FM
Cork
Munster Rugby
Cork GAA
Hurling
Premier League
Cork Camogie
Cork Hurling
GAA
Cork City FC
Cork Hurlers
Kerry
Tipperary
Cork City
Limerick
Gaelic Football
Galway
Six Nations
Cork LGFA
Cork Football
Liverpool

The Big Red Bench - with Ruairí O'Hagan, Aidan Leahy and Colm O'Sullivan. Every Saturday and Sunday from 6 on Cork's RedFM See more redfm.ie/shows/the-big-red-bench

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Latest Episodes

Órla O’Leary back on the hot seat ,hear from Pico Lopes the man that gave Ireland a sense of belonging in this years World Cup! GAA, boxing and lots more on the big red bench!

Ruairi tries to make sense of Cork's big defeat to Galway. We hear from Ben O'Connor towards the end of the show, and Galway's Tom Monaghan. Also Cork minor boss Keith Ricken looks ahead to their All Ireland Final with Tyrone

Ruairi chats to Fota Island Golf Club's David Howard on his incredible achievement of qualifying for The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Cork face defending Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football champions Tyrone in this year's final at St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge with a 2pm throw-in on Sunday.

The Big Red Bench's Ger McCarthy spoke to Cork minor manager Keith Ricken ahead of... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Robson
Cork City manager
Cork City FC
Episode: Saturday June 27th
Ruairí Keating
Cork City footballer
Cork City FC
Episode: Saturday June 27th
Ryan O'Donoghue
Mayo footballer
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Episode: Saturday June 27th
Andy Moran
Mayo football manager
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Episode: Saturday June 27th
Callum Walsh
Professional boxer; subject of the interview
Zuffa Boxing
Episode: Callum Walsh | "There's nothing better than fighting back at home"
Grace Hall
Member of Cork Bandits softball team
Cork Bandits
Episode: We're talkin' softball | Cork Bandits
Cindy McGrellis
Member of Cork Bandits softball team
Cork Bandits
Episode: We're talkin' softball | Cork Bandits
Ioannis O'Connell
Cork Under 16A Manager
Cork LGFA
Episode: Cork Under 16A ladies prepare for All Ireland Semi Final
Ronan Fox
Blackwater Triathlon Club member/organiser
Blackwater Triathlon Club
Episode: Sunday, 21st of June

Hosts

Ruairí O'Hagan
Host of The Big Red Bench with longstanding Cork sports focus
Aidan Leahy
Host of The Big Red Bench with co-hosting and on-site reporting
Colm O'Sullivan
Host of The Big Red Bench with sports analysis and interview segments

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Go back to the house and go get the house

    I have a few things to do to make it work for me and I’ll let you know if you want me too I just want you in the back and I’ll get you in

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Guest diversity spans coaches, players, and community founders, adding credibility and heart.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sunday, 28th of June
Q: How is Dara Fitzgibbon coping with his hampered season and return plan?
He described following a four-to-six week recovery schedule, the medical team's guidance, and the mental shift to focus on training and readiness for the All-Ireland quarterfinals.
Sunday, 28th of June
Q: What went wrong in the second half for Cork U16s?
The Cork U16s struggled to replicate their first-half intensity after the water break, allowing Kildare to mount momentum which ultimately decided the game. Ioannis emphasized learning from the defeat and maintaining belief.
Callum Walsh | "There's nothing better than fighting back at home"
Q: Talk to us a little about Tyler Denny and what he brings to the table.
Walsh describes Denny as an awkward, tough opponent and emphasizes focusing on his own training and preparation rather than scouting too deeply, aiming to entertain and get the job done.
Sean O Donoghue "We have to make sure we're ultra prepared"
Q: Sean, first of all, into another semi-final mission accomplished, but the conditions today, it was extremely hot out there. How satisfying was it just to get that win?
Yeah, very satisfying. We came out of the blocks firing, took our chances early, and although we eased off a bit and made some sloppy mistakes, we tightened it up and got the win.
Ben O' Connor - "Always something to work on"
Q: How happy were you with Daraff and Skibben coming back after being out for so long?
Ben says it was great to have them back, they contributed minutes and will help the squad as they regain match fitness and rhythm.

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What is The Big Red Bench about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively sports-oriented show centered on Cork Gaelic games, city athletics, and local sports culture, anchored by engaging on-site hosts who mix match analysis, interviews, and human-interest pieces. Episodes frequently feature coaching insights, player and manager perspectives, and community stories—from marathon running and adaptive sports to youth Gaelic games—creating a broad, locally-focused sports panorama with a strong emphasis on fan engagement and pride in Cork. Noteworthy are cross-sport guests, real-time game reactions, and community initiatives that broaden the show beyond live results into personal journeys and local impact, making it valuable for listeners who crave practical insights, tactical context, and community storytel... more

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2. Ruairí Keating
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5. Callum Walsh
6. Grace Hall
7. Cindy McGrellis
8. Ioannis O'Connell

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