LMFM – October -Air Pollution
Ours To Protect Episode 6 October 2025 – Air Pollution Solutions Despite the fact that we’re an island, mostly rural, with a relatively small population, subject to Atlantic weather systems, air quality is an issue especially in urban areas on the more densely populated east coast. Air quality is compromised from multiple sources especially emissions […]
LMFM – September Episode – Food Waste
Ours To Protect Episode 5 September 2025 Food Waste In Ireland like many developed nations, we waste an awful lot of food, which besides being shameful given so many people around the world go hungry on a daily basis, is also having and adverse effect on climate change and life on planet Earth. In this […]
KCLR – October – Mapping Climate Change through Sound
As part of this year’s series KCLR installed a recording device on the grounds of a local school. The unique and exciting project in partnership with the Institute for Climate Sound and Society at Harvard sees the gathering of audio, at locations across the country with participating radio stations, which will be analysed by scientists at Harvard […]
KCLR – September – Travel and Energy
In the penultimate episode of Ours To Protect, students from Gaelscoil Osraí, Kilkenny, Bunscoil McAuley Rice, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, St. Brigid’s National School, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow and School of the Holy Spirit, Kilkenny have focused their attention on the subject of travel and transport along with energy. The students have been asking questions such as […]
Galway Bay FM – September Episode – Energy
Welcome to this episode of Ours to Protect. This week we discuss Energy with Dr William Finnegan, professor of Civil Engineering in the university of Galway and John McGarry, Director of LP3, and hear from schoolchildren across Galway about their thoughts on Sustainability. For more on climate change – listen in to Galway Bay FM) […]
Highland Radio – September Episode – Energy
This month, we’re flipping the switch on the hidden world of energy consumption. From the power we use to brew our morning tea to the electricity that charges our phones, we’re diving into our daily habits. Donna-Marie was joined by Fossil Fuel expert, James Garvey, Author of Time nor Tide and Chairperson of Ógra Fianna […]
Highland Radio – October Episode – Recording Local Wildlife
This month, we’re having a look at the modern farm, and Donna-Marie Doherty will be telling you about an exciting project she’s been working on to record local wildlife. Donna-Marie is joined by Trish Murphy of the Inishowen Rivers Trust, Martin Mortimer of Greentrack, and Cathal and Michelle O’Donnell of Mulroy Farms.
Highland Radio – August Episode – Fast Fashion
This month, we’re unravelling the complex world of fast fashion, and what it truly means for our planet and our pockets. Donna-Marie was joined by Anna Ní Mhairtín, ATU Graduate of Fashion Deign and Promotion, Davin Coyle, winner of the national Relove fashion schools competition, Bernie Thompson and Kathleen McGowan from the Butt Drama Circle […]
East Coast – September Episode
In this episode we’ll be discussing the Circular economy with Grainne Buckley from the National rediscovery centre, sustainable clothing with Sean Fox from gooseygoo.ie and Aran Pudney from Outcrop.ie shows us how talent and craft can still flourish and be sustainable at the same time. We’ll hear the voices of the children from the green […]
Sunshine – August Broadcast – Picker Pals
It’s Back To School time and in this episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ Carol Dooley meets Patrick Jackson founder of ‘Picker Pals’ who discusses how this free programme for primary schools encourages young students and their families to take to lead on litter and how with the right motivation and tools children, teachers, families and […]
