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BUILDER TEARS DOWN EXTENSION
A builder took a chainsaw to an extension he built after the property owner allegedly refused to pay him. Footage shows him firing up the chainsaw before hacking away at the roof. He also erected signs in the area naming & shaming the house address.
KEVIN THE POSTMAN - Well done to Postman Kevin Ruby in Mallow, who is bringing smiles to peoples faces in his new postman's outfit, as he delivers their mail during self isolation!
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So sorry to hear of the passing of newsvendor and 'Echo boy' Michael O'Regan.
Michael was one of those links between old and new Cork, and was one of the most recognisable faces of the city.
RIP
MOTORIST FILMED DRIVING WRONG WAY ON LINK
Terrifying video has emerged of a car being driven the wrong way on the link by Douglas. During the short 2 minute clip, vehicles can be seen switching lanes to avoid the oncoming car. Gardai have been approached for comment
After a busy week, 3 Degrees Hair Design had a special visitor this evening. Roy Keane dropped into the girls and got his hair cut! They were absolutely delighted.
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ZAC HIGGINS UPDATE - mom Aishling Sexton says the 2 year old is now sitting up. Zac can’t speak or walk and still has a feeding tube but is smiling & laughing. The family are blown away by the support they have received. On May 12th
@CorkCityFC
will play
@RingmahonRanger
ZAC IS BACK - Cork toddler Zac Higgins yesterday left Temple St after 7 1/2 weeks. The 2 year old was transferred to
@CUH_Cork
to continue his rehabilitation. His parents
@Higginsp3
& Aishling have thanked the hospital & staff for their incredible care.
We are speaking with Professor Delores Cahill who says Covid19 can be cured with Vitamin C and hydroxychloroquine. The Professor is telling Mick "there is no need to lockdown the country. No need for masks, social distancing or closing small businesses and pubs"
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80 YEAR OLD FORCED TO WATCH GAA MATCH UP ON A LADDER -Cork man Eddie Twohig who is 80 years of age was forced to watch his beloved GAA team Brian Dillon’s up on a ladder yesterday evening. His grandson Paul described the scene as “an absolute disgrace.” Picture credit:Paul Twohig
DÁIL BAR - It has been reported in today’s press that the bar in the Dáil is open to TD’s and is serving. Publicans across the country are awaiting an announcement about the opening of pubs on 10th August.
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BREAKING NEWS - A male juvenile arrested by Gardaí as part of the investigation into a serious assualt in Carrigaline at the weekend has been charged and will appear before a sitting of Cork District Court this morning.
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We're speaking to Andrew who was driving at the speed limit on the motorway home from Dublin.
He said he had his cruise control on, checked his mirror, indicated to move out, and then this happened...
Andrew said the jeep had no lights or sirens on
Well you couldn't really call this a 'traditional' wedding. Stephen O'Dea married Abby Ni Loingshig at St Colman's Cathedral Cobh at the weekend. The bridal party went into full trad as they celebrated their marriage.Describing it as the best day of their lives.
Uncle Willie O'Sullivan is carrying a message that Denise wrote for her late Dad John years ago for Father's Day.
"Behind every football player who believes in herself is a football Dad who believed in her first"
#COYGIG
@IrelandFootball
Late Late Toy Show star Adam King has suffered a fall at home in recent days where he broke his femur.Taking to Twitter the family said “Thankfully he does not require surgery this time. He is happy to be home but is very sore. Please keep him in your thoughts."
Videos have appeared from a frightening incident in Douglas last night, where a car careered into the front of the South County pub.
Gardaí say they have no record of a road traffic collision at that time in the area.
Did you see the incident?
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LIAM MILLER - "Neil, Why not have Liam Miller game in
@PaircUiCha0imh
? Turners cross is too small for the demand & interest in the game. It is in aid of Liam's family so surely the bigger the better? If your station got behind it maybe it will work. Mick B"
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@CorkCityFC
DUBLIN BUSKER GOES VIRAL FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS.
This video by Terence Power of busker MicK McLoughlan sining 'you've got a friend in me' to a 7 year old child with autism on the Luas, has gone viral on the social media platform Tik Tok.
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"I'LL OPEN MY SALON ONCE I GET SUPPORT" - We're speaking to Susan Ryan owner of the Susan Ryan Beauty Clinic, South Main Street. She told Neil she's made a firm commitment that within the next week she's "reopening her salon, with all safety measurements in place."
"THEY GOT ALL OF THE TUMOUR" - Speaking to Paul and Gail McMahon about
@AaronMcM2000
incredibly successful operation overnight! We are so thrilled for Aaron and all the family. They have also removed all the bone that contained cancer. Sending good wishes from all
@CorksRedFM
Kick around with Roy - The Mayfield man entertained the boys & girls in Corrib Lawn/Ballinderry Park on his trip home to Cork this week for the
#LiamMillerTribute
. neil
@redfm
.ie/ 1850104106
ROAD RAGE IN DOUGLAS
We were sent this shocking video which appears to show two drivers getting into an altercation in Douglas yesterday evening.
Have the roads become too dangerous?
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This is pure Cork. "You're handsome, you're gorgeous in real life" Laura Dorgan Fitness ran six blocks to get to meet Brad Pitt.
What famous people have gone to lengths to meet?
I'm very saddened to hear of the untimely passing of the wonderful Cork Soprano Cara O' Sullivan. She was a great friend. She loved her city with a passion, lit up a room with her smile and she was always laughing! That's how I'll remember her. Neil Prendeville.
Gardai are dealing with large crowds in Cork City. Hundreds have converged on the Grand Parade in the past hour. This video was posted to social media by Ali Hamou.
ZAC COMING HOME TO CORK!
Great news! Little Zac Higgins is on his way home to Cork. He will be transferred to CUH on Thursday. He has also started walking. We're talking to Mum Aisling now...
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Mary went for dinner in The Cork International Hotel. Her partner got a call. His daughter’s house had caught on fire. She had her 2 kids with her. Nobody was hurt but there was smoke damage. The hotel manager phoned & offered them a room for the night or as long as they needed
RIP BILLA.. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Cork legend and very good friend of the show Billa O'Connell. Billa passed away peacefully at 6.45am this morning. Thinking of Nell and all the family. A true Cork legend. RIP Billa.
Breaking News.
Teddy McCarthy has passed away aged 58. The Leesider remains the only player in GAA history to win an All-Ireland senior medal in both codes in the same season.
May he Rest In Peace.
FOUL PLAY -Barry purchased a Barney toy in Smyths Toys He's telling Neil the toy clearly says "F**K Me too" We've listened to this many times & its frying our brains. Smyths Toys have offered to exchange the toy. In a statement they said they detected a muffled indistinct sound.
"I was setting up my camera on a tripod when a passerby stopped & started posing. An inoffensive humorous guy full of fun- a "character". Naturally, I took his snap and he was delighted. He said his name was Tim Hourihane. He was murdered on Saturday night. John Finn Photography"
"So saddened to hear of the death of Irelands greatest broadcaster, Gay Byrne. He was a huge influence on my broadcasting career. I was in awe of his natural talent and he laid the foundation for us all. May he rest in peace. Neil Prendeville".
#GayByrne
BAN WOMEN FROM THE WET PUBS - Peadar is asking Mick if it would be possible to ban women from wet pubs "as they take up too much space and they are a distraction for proper drinkers. Let them go to gastro pubs."
What are your thoughts?
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HOLIDAYING IN TENERIFE WHILE ON PUP - We're speaking to Dean who has been holidaying in Tenerife with the past 7 weeks as his construction work has been halted. He told Neil: "why would I stay at home when I can be living off my well earned covid payment?"
A NATIONAL DISGRACE
This was recorded @ 6:00am on Patrick Street. 10 people sleeping in a doorway. According to the dept of housing there are 6,204 on the housing waiting list in Cork,542 in homeless accommodation & 183 children in emergency accomm in Cork & kerry.
Independent Rural TD Richard O’Donoghue has accused the Government of being “the most robbing, thieving people & you’re so anti-rural”. He said that for every €100 of petrol the suppliers gets €39.92 while the retailer gets €3.08 while the Government “gets a whopping €57”.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAC!- Cork Toddler Zac Higgins is celebrating his 3rd birthday - just months after he was the victim of a hit and run in Mahon. Mom Aishling posted: "It was touch and go as to whether he would even make his 3rd birthday this year.'
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@redfm
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UPDATE - Bridget Williams has been found safe & well. The 16 year old had been missing since Sunday evening. The family are relieved & want to thank everyone for their help in the search for the teenager.
HELP FIND MY DAUGHTER -We’re speaking to Maryann, mum of 16 year old Bridget Williams who has been missing from her home in Churchfield Gardens since around 6:30pm Sunday evening. The family believe there was a sighting of her yesterday.If you have any information contact Gardai.
DENMARK ON LOCKDOWN: Denmark has gone into total 14-day lockdown despite having ZERO Coronavirus deaths. It’s the second European country to impose a lockdown against Covid-19. Is it time we did the same in Ireland? Neil
@redfm
.ie
BRENDAN GRACE DIES - Saddened to hear of the passing of good friend of the show Brendan Grace. He last popped in to see us just a few short months ago. Our thoughts are with his wife Eileen, his family and friends. RIP friend.
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FOUNTAINSTOWN
The body of an 8 year old girl has been recovered from the water at Fountainstown after an extensive search operation. The alert was raised at 4:30 today after the Child went missing while swimming. A major emergency operation kicked in. May she rest in peace.
A SPECIAL 99 FOR 100-YEAR-OLD JOAN! Glanmire woman Joan O’ Keeffe finally got to leave her nursing home yesterday for the first time since the pandemic! At almost 101 years of age, all she wanted was an ice cream cone. What a lady 🙌 🍦
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS ♥️ We love this heart felt video of Mr & Mrs O'Mahony from Knocknaheeney getting to see their eldest daughter Judy who arrived home from London yesterday. They hadn’t seen her for nearly two years due to lockdown & travel restrictions.
MUM MISSING FROM CUH - We’re speaking to Deirdre who called the show as her mum Kitty has been missing since leaving A&E in CUH at 8AM this morning. Kitty has dementia & may have become disorientated. She has a medical ID bracelet on her wrist with her daughters phone number.
Up to 200 people have gathered on Patrick Street to show their frustration with lockdown.John ODonoghue who says he is marching for small business who are brought to the brink of bankruptcy, people living in loneliness, elderly who have been kept in & those on long hospital lists
FERMOY RAPE
A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with the rape of a 21 year old. The woman was found half-naked & hypothermic in the grounds of a derelict house in Fermoy last month after getting separated from her friends while on a night out.
MAURICE MCCABE TO RECEIVE €5 MILLION IN COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE - The payout which is one of the biggest of its kind, is compensation for the decade of sustained abuse that was perpetrated against him. Neil
@redfm
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#NpRedFM
A NEW BEGINNING -
@PennyDinnersCor
have renovated 3, two bedroom apartments in the city. The homes have been kitted out with a top of the range heating system, cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer and appliances. Neil recently visited the apartments. neil
@redfm
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ICELAND’s CHRISTMAS AD BANNED - the supermarket chains ad won’t be aired on TV but is going viral online. What do you think of the ad?
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#PalmOilAlarmCall
Save Rang-tan. You won't see our Christmas advert on TV this year because it has been banned. But our message is clear and too important not to share. Will you help us share the story? Have a Palm Oil Free Christmas this year.
#PalmOilAlarmCall
CALLS IN CORK FOR GYMS TO BE DEEMED AN ESSENTIAL
SERVICE - We're speaking to Josh Tannion of Exceed Fitness in Ballincollig as gym owners & users in Cork have called for them to be deemed an essential service and be permitted to remain open during the Level Five lockdown.
CORK 2 KNIFE ATTACKS IN 24 HRS. On Friday a customer was held @ Knife point & staff @ the Post Office on the South Douglas road. Substantial cash was taken. Yesterday 2 mbrs of staff @ the Briar Rose pub were injured in an incident involving a knife.
What is happening our city?
CORK HERO - well done to Tom Tom Cahill on receiving his Children of Courage award. The 3 year old was recognised for his bravery in fighting cancer. High five Tom 🙌
@CorksRedFM
@RedFMNews
RESPECT OUR COMMUNITY - Large turnout at todays silent protest by residents who have had enough of the huge, late night parties in their communities around Magazine Rd, Glasheen Rd and UCC.
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CARRIGALINE CELEBRATE ST PATRICK’S FESTIVITIES WITH A CAR PARADE!The people of Carrigaline got together today to form a car parade as the coronavirus spreads across the country.Despite a difficult few weeks for the people of Cork,it’s great to see the Irish spirit alive&kicking!
GARDAI ON SCENE AT THE LOUGH - There were more large gatherings of people at The Lough this evening after calls for a localised policing plan for the popular southside amenity yesterday. We understand a Garda Public Order Unit van just arrived on scene.
All of Cork is rooting for young Aaron McMahon (18), whose major operation on his rare brain tumour takes place tomorrow in Pittsburgh, USA. Neil is speaking to Dad Paul and Aaron live from the U.S. They are "anxious and nervous but optimistic".
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CONOR’S MAGICAL FUNERAL. "HE PASSED AWAY IN HIS MOTHERS ARMS WATCHING CARTOONS" - Neil is speaking to David Harnett who lost his beautiful 7 year old Conor 2 weeks ago from a brain tumour. They had a magical send off for their "small man", despite current funeral restrictions.
CURFEW FOR CORK? It was a very busy Cork city centre last night as one person even compared it to the “Magaluf Strip”.One listener to the show is calling for a curfew to be imposed on our streets &says “everyone present last night needs to be fined for breaching the regulations.”
Jerusalema Garda challenge:
@ImperialCork
are the latest to hit the dancefloor. The dance off challenge is taking Cork by storm. Can you top this?
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RESTURANTS - The new pods outside Tequila Jacks on Lapp’s Quay looked popular on the first Saturday evening since opening. Will you be making a booking?
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THANK YOU CORK - Thank you to each and every one of our daily listeners for making us the No. 1 show in Cork! 72,000 of you tune in to The Neil Prendeville Show every day and we are very, very thankful for your loyalty. Cheers for your ears!
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#JNLR
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A county Clare hotel has sent a strong message to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. The hotel Doolin has hit out at the Government's nonsensical laws for pubs and restaurants.
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On Monday Chloe told us she hadn't been home in 6 years, & was all set to return until, her friend's dog ate her passport.
Her new passport arrived in Passage, but wouldn't make it to NYC in time for her flight home. Marian, saved the day & brought the passport stateside.
NCT GOES CASHLESS
Is this the beginning of the end for cash in Ireland?
Here we have a test that is mandatory for people to take, now refusing to take cash for people who do it.
What about those in our society who can't or don't want to use their card?
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@redfm
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8 SUICIDES ON THE NORTHSIDE IN TWO WEEKS
We're speaking to Myles Gaffney, a postman on the Northside of Cork. He says that eight people have died by their own hand on the Northside of Cork in the last two weeks. 3 people died on the same day. He is organising this awareness night
Wow, double trouble! Delighted to take home two gold IMRO Radio Awards for ‘Speech Broadcaster Of The Year’ and ‘Best Interactive Speech’ for The Neil Prendeville Show! 🥇🥇
@CorksRedFM
I spoke to Donna whose 13 y/o brother Jack was involved in a Hit & Run by St. Vincent's GAA Club on Blarney St. on October 3rd at approx 6pm. He has been in and out of hospital since.
If anyone has ANY information, please contact Gurranabraher Gardaí anonymously on 021 494 6200.
Very very sad to hear about the passing of Frank Twomey, my former Panto stablemate, this morning.
Frank was a super actor, very underrated, and had a wicked sense of humor.
He came in to see me in studio a few years back.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Here's the video of the hotel room we spoke about on today's show. We have yet to confirm which hotel it took place but it is believed it is one in Cork.
"The Marina Market's future has been dealt a major blow after the city council shot down a plan to expand it, and refused permission for it to continue as a food emporium."
It would be a shame to see this go. What are your thoughts?
AASHBOURNE HOUSE part 2 - Neil is speaking to Xhulina, one of the hunger strikers at Ashbourne house. She says this is an example of the food being provided.
10 ARRESTED WEST CORK
10 men have been arrested in West Cork as part of an investigation into organised crime. It's believed the men were in the Leap area to land a huge consignment of cocaine worth tens of millions of Euros. The men range in age from mid-20s to mid-50s.
CORK HUSBAND CHARGED WITH MURDER OF WIFE 38.
Regin Parithapara Rajan (41) appeared before a special sitting of Cork district court this morning charged with the murder of his wife 38 year old Deepa Dinamani on Friday. He is to appear in court again on Thursday 20th July.
WE HAVE A NEW RECORD!!
Well done to Kellie at Oodles in Mahon Point who has set a new record biggest 99 cone! Measuring 13 inches!!
Cork has done it again 😎
@CorksRedFM
Sam’s Gala store Dunmanway, is inundated with job applications since this job ad. We don't want "daddies asking for a job for their son because he’s a big strapping lad,is a good footballer, feeds the neighbour’s goldfish when they’re on holidays & cuts the lawn every Saturday."