iRadio NE – Episode 7 – Friends of the Earth
Listen back to this weeks episode from iRadio as Aine asks “Is climate change something that bothers you and you want to do more?”. She chats to Deirdre Duff from Friends of the Earth an environmental community that organise campaigns to make a change. For more in this series, listen in to iRadio every Thursday […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 9 – Using Drones in the renewable energy sector
This week Galway Bay FM looked at drone tech being used to maintain renewable electric power plants with Simon Henry of Zenadrone. Did you know… Drones are used to monitor and inspect wind turbines for damage. They can survey solar panels to help detect any defects or damage. Drones can be used to help […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Episode 9 – Drone Technology to maintain Hydro-Electric Power Plants
Listen back to this week’s episode as John Morley from Galway Bay FM looked at drone tech being used to maintain renewable electric power plants with Simon Henry of Zenadrone. For more in this series, listen in to Galway Bay FM every Thursday at 11.30am
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 8 – Biodiversity Trails at The University of Galway
This week Galway Bay FM looked at Biodiveristy Trails at The University of Galway with John Caulfield, Director of Strategy Implementation at the university. Did you know… Biodiversity trails can be found in many locations, including parks and nature reserves. They are designed to help people learn about the different species of plants and […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Episode 8 – Biodiversity Trails at The University of Galway
Listen back to this weeks episode as John chats about Biodiversity Trails at The University of Galway with John Caulfield, Director of Strategy Implementation. For more in this series listen in to Galway Bay FM every Thursday at 11.30am
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 7 – The Burren Nature Sanctuary
This week Galway Bay FM looked at Conservation and Rewilding at The Burren Nature Sanctuary with Co-Founder and Creative Director Mary Bermingham. Did you know… Rewilding is a process of restoring ecosystems to their natural state. It can help restore biodiversity and promote a healthy environment. It often involves the reintroduction of native species […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Episode 7 – The Burren Nature Sanctuary
Listen back to this episode as John Morely chats about Rewilding and Conservation with Mary Bermingham, Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Burren Nature Sanctuary. For more in this series, listen in to Galway Bay FM every Thursday at 11.30am
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 9 – Buzzards
Distribution and Habitat: Buzzards are widespread throughout Ireland, inhabiting rural, woodland, coastal, and marshland areas. Physical Description: Medium-sized raptors with variable brown plumage, broad wings, and a pale head with a dark stripe. Behavior and Habits: Active during the day, territorial, and known for soaring flight on thermal currents. Diet and Feeding: Diverse diet […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 9 – Buzzards
Listen back to this weeks episode as Sinéad Hubble chats to Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland and Ricky Whelan, Biodiveristy Officer with Offaly County Council about the introduction of Buzzards to Ireland. For more in this series, listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 8 – Nest Boxes
Bird species attracted: The birds using your nestbox depend on its type. Traditional nestboxes with 25mm, 28mm, and 32mm holes attract Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Tree Sparrow, and House Sparrow respectively. Open-fronted nestboxes: Blackbirds, Robins, and Wrens may use open-fronted nestboxes. Blackbirds prefer mostly open fronts, Robins are fine with partially open […]
