Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 19 – Sustainable Schools
Listen back to this week’s episode as we took a trip to St Louis community school in Kiltimagh, to talk to the student about their new school library, where everything from the books to the furniture have been repurposed and reused. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 18 – Beekeeping for diversity
This week Midwest Radio spoke to local farmer and Beekeeper Jude Walsh Did you know… Beekeeping boosts pollination, improving crop yields and supporting biodiversity, making it an eco-friendly and vital practice. Beekeeping helps reduce the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture, promoting a healthier and more sustainable environment. Honeybees can fly up to six miles, […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 18 – Beekeeping for diversity
This week we spoke to the secretary of the Mayo beekeepers club in Ballina, Jude Walsh. He is also a farmer with a keen interest in biodiversity. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 17 – Water for everyone
This week Midwest Radio took a trip to the Killaturley group water site just outside of Swinford Did you know… The group water scheme in Killaturley was set up over 50 years ago, when a famer stumbled upon the source. They now supply water to most of the town of Swinford. Local group water schemes […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 17 – Water for everyone
Listen back to this week’s episode as we take a look at the Killaturley group water site just outside of Swinford and meet Tony Morley and Michael Devaney who tell us about how they went from a small group water scheme to supplying the town of Swinford. For more in this series listen in to Midwest […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 16 – Solar Energy at Home
This week Midwest Radio looked at how the Solar energy and its growth across the country Did you know… Solar energy arrived in Ireland for widespread use in the mid-2000s, gradually gaining popularity since. Ireland’s largest solar farm, in Waterford, can power over 1,500 homes, contributing to renewable energy goals. Why is solar energy so […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 16 – Solar Energy
Listen back to this week’s episode from Midwest Radio as Gerry begins with some useful solar energy tips. As part of the national ploughing championships last week we spoke to Connor Mangan from the Solar-Co PV experts group, where we chatted all things renewable energy. There’s also lots of useful tips and advice for you […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Ebee Bike Share scheme
Did you know… According to a study conducted by the European Cyclists Federation, e-bikes are even better for the environment than electric cars, creating just 2.5 to 5 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. E-bikes require less maintenance and fuel compared to traditional cars and motorcycles, resulting in less waste being produced over their lifetime. […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Ebee Bike Share scheme
Listen back to this week’s episode as we explore Cork’s ebee bike share scheme. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 18 – More Sustainable Supermarkets
Did you know… 23 stores took part in the initiative this year, and the combined energy savings from these stores is 6.3 million KWH, enough to power 861 Irish homes. The Cork city group used the SEAI grant in their Glanmire and The Lough Store to update their refrigeration in The Lough and install solar […]
