BEAT – Weekly Episode 5 – The Big Idea
Listen back to this weeks episode as BEAT find out what happens if you empower young people to tackle social issues with problem solving skills. Hear from Niamh Cooney, Head of Development and Sustainability at the Big Idea and from Gary, member of the Team YR who won the youthreach and Community Training Centre prize […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 6 – Offaly County Climate Action Plan
This week we looked at Offaly County Councils Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. Local authorities mandated to prepare climate action plans under Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 Section 12B (2) The Climate Action Plan will set out progressive actions devised to promote a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures to […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 6 – Offaly County Climate Action Plan
Listen back to this weeks episode as Sinead Hubble chats with John McNally, Climate Action Co-ordinator with Offaly County Council about their plans for Climate Action and sustainable change. For more in this series listen in every Thursday at 11.20am
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 5 – The Dusk Chorus
This week we looked at the Dusk Chorus From Birds In Ireland in our Ours To Protect episode Did you know? The Dusk Chorus from birds occurs during dust bathing, a behavior where birds create shallow depressions in loose soil, dust, or sand. Birds in Ireland engage in dust bathing throughout the year, with […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 4 – The energy edition
The Evolution of Ireland’s Energy Supply: A 20-year Overview Renewable Energy Expansion: Ireland has experienced significant growth in wind power, with installations increasing from 276 MW in 2003 to over 5,000 MW in 2023. Decrease In Fossil Fuels: To combat climate change, Ireland has closed coal-fired power plants and decommissioned peat-fired power […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 4 – The energy edition
Listen back to this weeks episode as we talk all things Energy and chat to Dermot Casey, Chair of IRDG, John Reilly, Head of Power Generation at Bórd na Mona and Angela Larkin, General Manager Ireland for Ocean Winds. For more in this series, Listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am
WLR – Weekly Tips 6 – Mount Congreve
Climate change can have significant impacts on gardening, affecting factors such as temperature, precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme weather events. To adapt your gardening practices and minimize the impact of climate change, consider the following tips: Choose Climate-Resilient Plants: Opt for native or drought-resistant plant species that are better adapted to […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 6 – Mount Congreve
Listen back to this episode as Clodagh speaks with Ray Sinnott, Estate Manager at Mount Congreve in Waterford. They chat about how climate change is affecting the gardens and the wetlands project and how they encourage biodiversity all year round. For more in this series listen in to WLR every Wednesday at 11.30am
Q102 – Weekly Tips 6 – The Airfield Estate
This week Dublin’s Q102 looked at Airfield Estate in Dundrum, a sustainable attraction doing their bit for the good of the planet. What is Airfield Estate? Airfield Estate is Dublin’s only working urban farm and gardens. All food from the on-site Overends Kitchen is grown or produced on the estate. Airfield Estate wants Dublin […]
Q102 – Weekly Episode 6 – The Airfield Estate
This week Dublin’s Q102 looked at Airfield Estate in Dundrum, a sustainable attraction doing their bit for the good of the planet. For more in this series, listen in to Dublin’s Q102 every Wednesday at 7pm
