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The Big Red Bench | Cork's RedFM

Red FM
Cork
Munster Rugby
GAA
Hurling
Cork City FC
Cork GAA
Cork Camogie
Cork, Ireland
Kerry
Cork LGFA
Boxing
Glen Rovers
Cork City
Galway
St Finbarr's
Katie Taylor
Camogie
Nemo Rangers
Gaelic Football
Ireland

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Aoife Walsh
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Stephen Cronin
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Episode: Saturday 24th October
Brian Murphy
Nemo Rangers midfielder
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Episode: Saturday 24th October
Robbie O'Dwyer
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Episode: Saturday 24th October
Ian McGuire
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Episode: Saturday 24th October
Sam Ryan
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Ian Keillor
St Finbarr's selector
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Episode: Saturday 24th October
Ellen Baker
Glanmire player
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Episode: Glanmire and Inch Rovers prepare for Munster Semi Finals
Ian Maguire
St Finbarr's midfielder and Cork footballer.
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Hosts

Ruairí O'Hagan
Host of The Big Red Bench
Dan Casey
Host of The Big Red Bench
Aidan Leahy
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Colm O'Sullivan
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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    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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Saturday 24th October
Q: How important is midfield now, given the rule changes?
Brian Murphy says midfield has become crucial because teams need to compete for kickouts and breaks, and can be punished quickly if they fail to do so.
Saturday 24th October
Q: How are the preparations going on to build up to the big day itself?
Stephen Cronin says preparations are going well, with the team taking a short break before returning to training and building excitement for the final.
Sunday 25th October
Q: Can you just take me back to those moments Aoife, please, and how much it meant to you and the players?
Aoife Walsh recalls the emotion of winning the county title and says the team worked hard to return to senior football, drawing on the club's history and the efforts of generations of players.
Sunday 25th October
Q: What do you think of Troy Parrott, them looking out to see if they can get Troy Parrott?
Harry Hayden says Parrott should avoid Manchester United and a top-six club at this stage, where he could struggle for playing time, and suggests a well-run club could offer a better development path.
Sunday, 18th of October
Q: For anyone who hasn't heard of Gaelic Mystery Kids, can you explain the concept and how does it work?
Customers choose a size and can leave notes about jerseys they own or do not want. The business then sends a surprise GAA jersey in a mystery box.

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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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