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 ó Buachalla talks us through their achievements after being awarded the latest North City and District Sports Award.

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