
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 847 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

With Kit Con taking place at the Marina Market this weekend, Kit Con founder Paul Behan talks to Ruairi about the surge in popularity of retro jerseys and retro jersey collecting, and why you can't beat the real thing.
On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, and Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan look ahead to Saturday's URC quarter final with the Bulls.
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Republic of Ireland striker Saoirse Noonan talks to Ruairi at her old school, Scoil Nicolais in Frankfield, and looks ahead to Ireland's game with the Netherlands in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh next week, and facing Rangers in the Cup Final on Sunday.... more
RedFM's Ger McCarthy speaks to Cork's Mark Coleman ahead of Sunday week's Munster final with Limerick.
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This show centers on the local and regional sports scene, with emphasis on GAA, football, rugby, boxing, and emerging youth and women's sports programs. A typical episode blends match analysis, post-game breakdowns, and strategic insights from a rotating cast of Cork-based coaches, players, managers, and sport-organizing figures. Expect lively discussions of team dynamics, rule changes impacting women's and youth games, and timely updates on upcoming fixtures across club and county levels. A notable strength is its strong community focus, giving listeners firsthand access to the people shaping Cork's sports landscape, from grassroots initiatives to national competition. The format often features guest perspectives alongside the hosts' ongoi... more
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2. Brian Lohan
3. Jack Moylan
4. Geroad Hegarty
5. Kate Conroy
6. Damien Irwin
7. Eve Higgins
8. Padraig O'Hora
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