Dave Mac's Local Legend

Niamh talks to Dave about being featured in Mealladh na Mara. Which is available to watch now on the RTE Player.

The innovative festival was established in 2009,with the aim of bringing traditional theatre to rural villages and islands in West Cork, in a festival tent. It’s something that was passed down to Geoff from his grandfather. It will be coming to several locations including… • Ballydehob • Whiddy Island • Drimoleague • Glengarriff • Kilkrohane • Rerrin • Sherkin Island Tickets are €15 each or family tickets are €40. For more info visit: Tickets - Fit-Up Theatre Festival

The Cork LBGT + Pride Festival, is happening from July 30th - August 5th. It is also celebrating 30 years since the decimalization of Homosexuality in Ireland. Clive talks about how Ireland has changed for the better since then, he goes on to talk up the free events including “Party At The Port” which is taking place after the Parade on Sunday August 6th. We are proud media partners, and to celebrate we have launched Cork Pride Radio Check it out at: Cork Pride Radio - Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival Or for more information on the festival visit: Home - Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival (corkpride.com)

As part of the Creative Lives series Mary spoke about Doneraile Art Festival, which is one of the main events organised by Art For The Heart. It’s a 4 day festival with arts and crafts workshops, all the materials will be provided. Participants were given the opportunity to make the súgán Stool, have a go at weaving and creating pictures. Art For The Heart have other events including a paint and a pint evening which happens on the last Saturday of every month. Breda Forrest spoke with Mary about Art For The Heart. Listen to the Creative Lives podcasts now at: Creative Lives Project | Red FM To participate in any of the workshops at Doneraile Art Festival visit: Doneraile Art FesT

Míde Houlihan took time to speak to Dave ahead of her gig at Brú Bar, we also heard her new single “Truth Be Told” she wrote the reflective song during lockdown. Hear more from Míde now at: Míde Houlihan | Facebook