
The Big Red Bench - with Ruairí O'Hagan, Mel Browne, Orla O'Leary, Dan Casey, Ger McCarthy and Harry Hayden. Every Saturday and Sunday from 6 on Cork's RedFM.
The very best in sport from Cork and beyond!See more redfm.ie/shows/the-big-red-bench
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 967 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

To the people of Cork, thank you for listening. Up the Rebels!
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Dan Casey was on the show for the very last time, plenty of drama in Turners Cross and Matthew Hurley stops by to chat about Cork hurling
Cork boxer Christina Desmond joins Ruairi to discuss here incredible October that saw her crowned Irish champion and European Champion in the space of two weeks.
Greg Bolger recently sat down with Ruairi to talk about his retirement, his time with Cork City, and his incredible League of Ireland career.
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A locally focused sports show delivering in-depth roundups, live post-match reactions, and in-studio interviews with players, coaches, and analysts from Cork and beyond. Episodes frequently cover Gaelic games (camogie and football), boxing, rugby, and football, with emphasis on team strategy, preparation, and community impact. A standout trait is the blend of on-field analysis with behind-the-scenes perspectives from backroom staff, creating a tangible sense of local sports culture and pride that often ties into broader national competitions.
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Recent guests on The Big Red Bench include:
1. Aoife Walsh
2. Stephen Cronin
3. Brian Murphy
4. Robbie O'Dwyer
5. Ian McGuire
6. Sam Ryan
7. Ian Keillor
8. Ellen Baker
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