Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 12 – Biodiversity and the Mayo Men’s Shed
This week Midwest Radio spoke to Seamus Swift from the Kiltimagh and Mayo men’s sheds about the role biodiversity plays in the groups. Did you know… Men’s sheds in Ireland offer community spaces for men to socialize, share skills, and combat isolation. There are over 400 men’s sheds in Ireland, promoting mental health and well-being. […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 12 – Mayo Men’s Shed
This week we caught up with Seamus Swift from the Mayo & Kiltimagh men’s shed. Seamus begins by telling us about the role of biodiversity in the men’s shed’s right across Mayo, along with their recent work. He tells us about their project in which the men’s shed in Mayo built 500 homes for bees. […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 15 – Making Cork a Car Free City
Did you know… A survey was carried out to inform Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit. The survey reveals that: 64% of Cork people strongly agree that ‘Cork must transform into a more sustainable place to live and work that is climate neutral and resilient’. 86% of Cork people want more pedestrianised streets. 92% want […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Making Cork a Car Free City
This week 96FM spoke with Dr Darren McAdam-O’Connell and Cllr. Oliver Moran about the plans to make Cork a car free city For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 14 – Voice Ireland
Did you know… Vapes were originally produced to help people trying to quit smoking and for some they still serve that important purpose. However single-use disposable vapes are growing more and more popular, and they’ve become one of the defining images of our throwaway culture. What you can do… VOICE Ireland say if you do […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 14 – Voice Ireland
This week 96FM spoke with Lyndsey O’Connell of VOICE Ireland about their campaign to ban vapes in Ireland. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 11.05am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 13 – The Pollinator Trail
This week 96FM spoke with Cork City Council and the Irish Bee Conservation Charity. Did you know… All plants with flowers completely rely on two types of pollination for reproduction; Self-pollination and Cross-pollination. There are 98 different species of solitary bees in Ireland. Unlike social bees, most solitary female bees prefer to make their nest alone […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 13 – The Pollinator Trail
Listen back to this week’s episode as we talk to Elaine Conway, Vicky Knight and Arthur Needham about the pollinator trail at Fota House For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 1045am
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Tips 12 – Eco Friendly Birthday Parties
Did you know… Plastic Party bags are made of single use plastics, which we all know are really bad for our children’s planet. There are Approximately 670,000 4-8 year olds in Ireland, if each one receives 5 bags this year that equates to 3,350,000. By the time a child leaves primary school, parents will most […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 12 – Eco Friendly Birthday Parties
This week 96FM spoke with Sharon Keilthy, owner of Jiminy Eco Toys about how to throw an eco friendly birthday party. For more in this series listen in to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
