Top of the show it's our usual round-up of all the days action. We discuss Munsters season first hearing from Murray Kinsella of The42.ie after Anthony Foleys side suffered a disappointing 31-13 defeat to Glasgow in the Guiness Pro 12 Final. Former Munster and Ireland Winger Moss Finn also joins us to assess the Reds season on a whole, and pay tribute to the outgoing Paul O'Connell after his final game in the Munster jersey. We go to Royal County Down to Nick Dye of the European Tour as Soren Kjeldsen won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open after a play-off. In part two of our interview with the Soccer Legend, Ronnie Whelan discusses Liverpools season and looks ahead to the Crosshaven Legends game this summer. (Part 1 is available here) Round 2 of the County Senior Football Championship saw victory for St Finbarrs and Ilen Rovers last night, we hear reaction from both managers. Macrooms Laura O'Riordan looks to break her own world record at the World Single Lift Championship in England the week after next, the CIT Student tells us about a busy summer ahead after picking up the Southside and District Sports Award this week. Christian Brother Colleges picked up the latest Rebel Og Monthly Award on the back of their Under 14 A Cork Colleges success this year, so we hear from their coach Donal O Mahony. Tune in to The Big Red Bench with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.
Top of this evenings show we go live to Royal County Down to Nick Dye of the European Tour after round three of the Irish Open. We hear from Jimmy Barry Murphy on Brian Murphy's RETURN to the Cork Senior Hurling Panel, while the Rebels Manager also provides an update on the injury situation within his camp. Defeat for Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Senior Cup TODAY, while Cork City progress after victory last night, and we hear from City defender John Kavanagh after his call up to the Ireland Under 21 squad this week. In more good news for Cork Footballers, we hear from Clare Shine as she SIGNS for Glasgow City FC. We RETURN to gaelic games to hear from Cork Minor Hurling Manager Denis Ring on the loss of their Captain Shane Kingston to a season ending leg injury midweek. Ireland and Liverpool Legend Ronnie Whelan talks to us about Italia 90, while we'll have part 2 of that interview on the Bench on Sunday evening from 6pm. Roisin Phelan of Cork Ladies Football speaks to us after PICKING UP a Southside and District Sports Award this week, while Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG Principal Donal รณ Buachalla talks us through their achievements after being awarded the latest North City and District Sports Award. Click PLAY above to hear the show in full. Tune in to The Big Red Bench with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.
Top of the show we do our regular round up and hear reports from the big games in today's final round of matches in the Premier League as Newcastle maintain their status and Hull make the drop. Ger McCarthy of the Evening Echo talks us through O'Donovan Rossa's Senior Football Championship Round 2 win over Clonakilty. We hear reaction after Round 1 of the Senior Hurling Championship as Ballymartle, Douglas and Erins Own management discuss their wins over Glen Rovers, St Finbarr's and Carrigtwohill respectively. Peter O'Connell of the Clare Champion talks us through Limericks' Munster Hurling Quarter Final victory over Clare today, before detailing the Clare Footballers Munster Football Championship victory over Limerick last night, as they now meet Cork in the semi-final in three weeks time. Gary Spike O'Sullivan speaks to us after his TKO win over Melvin Betancourt in Boston last night for the NABA Middleweight title. Cork County picked up a massive win yesterday as they defeated the defending champions YMCA Dublin in the Mardyke by three wickets, Batsman Rob Duggan talks us through the win. Men's Premier League Select Head Coach Colin O'Reilly speaks to us about the 12 man panel he has chosed to compete at the Sino-European Championships in China in July.
Top of the show a full round up of the days action, before we hear reaction from Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley after his sides thrilling victory over Ospreys in the Pro 12 Semi Final. Former Munster and Ireland Forward David Corkery joins us to discuss the performance, and what next for Paul O'Connell after the Ireland Captain conceded that today was probably his last appearance at Thomond Park in a Munster jersey. We hear reaction from Cork City Manager John Caulfield after their scoreless draw against Shamrock Rovers at Turners Cross on Friday night. As Clare and Limerick go head to head in their Munster Championship opener this evening, we get the pre championship thoughts of Cork Football Selector Don Davis. 1990 All Ireland winning Cork Captains Tomas Mulcahy and Larry Tomkins speak to us about their memories of the remarkable double, and discuss the Rebels prospects for 2015. The Senior Hurling Club Championship continues this evening and we hear from Glen Rovers, Ballymartle and Carrigtwohill ahead of their respective games.
At the top of the show we hear reaction from Ballyhea Manager Clem Smith after their victory over Blackrock. Next it's Midleton Manager Jerry Wallace after his side overcame Killeagh. Bride Rovers Manager Joe Delaney and Na Piarsaigh's Leonard Forde offer their thoughts after wins over Bishopstown and Youghal respectively. Eamonn Murphy of the Evening Echo talks us through Carbery Rangers win over Clyda Rovers in Round 2 of the Senior Football Championship. Cork Ladies Football Captain Ciara O'Sullivan joins us in studio to discuss their National League Final replay win over Galway. We return to the Senior Hurling Championship with reaction from Newtownshandrum Manager Ed Delaney, and Sarsfields Manager Pat Ryan, after Newtownshandrum beat the reigning champions by two points after extra time in their opener. We turn our attention to Soccer for the remainer of the show, with Cork City Midfielder Gavan Holohan giving us his thoughts on their victory over Limerick while also looking ahead to a busy week with games against St Pats and Shamrock Rovers. Cobh Ramblers Manager Stephen Henderson reacts after their 3-2 defeat to First Division Leaders Finn Harps, while UCC boss Noel Healy looks ahead to their EA Sports Cup Quarter final clash against Dundalk on Monday night.
We round up the days sporting action at the top of the show, before hearing reaction from Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley after their bonus point victory over Newport Gwent Dragons at Irish Independent Park. We hear analysis from former Munster Player John O'Neill as we now look forward to a semi-final against The Ospreys at Thomond Park next Saturday. Cork City boss John Caulfield looks ahead to their clash against Limerick FC, while Cobh Ramblers Manager Stephen Henderson previews his sides clash against Finn Harps. Cork Camogie Manager Paudie Murray speaks to us after the All Ireland Champions secured a Munster Championship three in a row with a one point victory over Tipperary, while we preview the Ladies Football League Final replay between Cork and Galway with Rebels boss Eamonn Ryan. The Wilton United Under 16's contest the National Cup Final tomorrow taking on Cherry Orchard, we speak to their Manager Brendan O'Sullivan. We preview round one of the Senior Hurling Club Championship hearing from Sarsfields, Ballyhea and Midleton. Click PLAY above to hear this evenings show in full. Tune in to The Big Red Bench with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.
It's our usual round-up at the top of the show, including reports and reaction as QPR are relegated after a hammering by Man City, and Liverpool draw with Champions Chelsea. Cork Camogie Manager Paudie Murray reacts after their Munster Championship Semi Final win over Clare, and appeals for "common sense" in the scheduling of the final, with regard to a potential clash with the Cork Ladies Footballers League Final replay. Reigning All Ireland winning Cork Camogie Captain Anna Geary speaks to us about her 12 year career after announcing her inter-county retirement this week. We review Round 1 of the Senior Football Club Championship, and hear reaction from Castlehaven and Douglas after their victories last night. Cork Minor Football Manager Donal O'Sullivan previews their Munster Minor Championship Semi Final against Kerry on Wednesday night. We hear from Leevale Race Walker Alex Wright ahead of the European Cup in Spain next weekend. Ireland and Glasgow City's Denise O'Sullivan speaks to us as the Cork Woman prepares for a Friendly with Sue Ronan's International side against USA in San Jose tonight. Cork County Cricket Club suffered a narrow loss to Clontarf in the Irish Senior Cup yesterday, we hear from County Bowler Andy Wooten. Finally, we preview Cork City's league clash against Drogheda United hearing from Manager John Caulfield and Goalkeeper Mark McNulty.
Top of the show we round up the days results, before Mary White talks us through the Cork Ladies League Final draw against Galway. Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley reacts after their Pro 12 draw against Ulster, before Murray Kinsella of The42.ie gives us his analysis of the thrilling clash. We hear the post match reaction of John Caulfield and Man of the match Karl Sheppard after Cork City's 3-2 win over Sligo Rovers. Cobh Ramblers Manager Stephen Henderson discusses their defeat to Wexford Youths in the First Division. Ringmahon Ranger's Caoimhin Kelleher is with the Ireland Under 17's in Bulgaria this week for their European Championship Finals, we speak to the soon to be Liverpool Goalkeeper and his Ireland Manager Tom Mohan about their draw against The Netherlands and tomorrows game against Italy. We round up the days Premier League action with reports from around the grounds as Burnley become the first side relegated this season.
Top of the show this evening Former All Ireland Winning Cork Captain Dinny Allen offers his thoughts after Corks National Football League Final defeat to Dublin at Croke Park. It was better news for the Ladies Footballers today, as they beat Kerry to book their place in the National League Final, Mary White of the Evening Echo and Irish Examiner spoke to us about that game. We round-up the days Premier League action after a draw between Arsenal and Chelsea, and Everton's 3-0 win over United. Mick O'Brien and Teddy Barry of Cork County Boxing Board join us to discuss a delay in City Hall issuing a Lease for their High Performance Centre of Excellence. Cork Selector Johnny Crowley and Kilkenny Manager Brian Cody speak to us after the sides played out a draw in their challenge match at Pairc Ui Rinn last night, while Patrick Horgan give us his views on Waterford ahead of the League Final next Sunday. We continue our build up to Round 1 of the Cork Senior Club Football Championship hearing the thoughts of Newcestown, Bishopstown and St Finbarr's ahead of their opening round games next weekend against Clonakilty, O'Donovan Rossa and Ballincollig respectively. We close out the show hearing from Former Ulster Ireland and Lions Flanker Stephen Ferris ahead of the Kinsale 7's next weekend. Tune in to The Big Red Bench with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm.