Midwest Radio – July Episode – Cleaning up!
In this month’s episode of Ours to Protect we will be focusing on a range of topics from organic gardening to litter picking and beach cleanups. We will hear from Alison from Scoil Náisiúnta Corrchloch who will tell us all about their organic garden where they grow lots of vegetables. Noreen Lyons from An Gáirdín […]
Tipp FM – July Episode Pt 1 – Litter
Welcome to this episode of Ours to Protect. In this episode we’ll be discussing litter, waste management and recycling centres as well as climate action funding available in County Tipperary. We’ll be speaking to Tipperary County Council’s Climate Action Co-ordinator, Claire Lee. And we’ll also hear from Fiona Flynn, staff officer of the Environment and […]
Tipp FM – June Episode Pt 2 – Food Waste
Welcome to this episode of Ours to Protect. In this episode we’ll be discussing Food Waste and speaking to Ruairí Ó Caisleáin, Secretary of the Clonmel allotments and community gardens committee. We’ll also hear from Ina Doyle in the Clonmel Community Soup Kitchen. For more on climate change – listen in to Tipp FM’s American […]
Ocean FM – June Broadcast – Ancient Trees at Cleveragh Wood
In this second episode of series 2 of Ours to Protect, we are taking in ancient trees at Cleveragh Wood with the Hometree Charity and Sligo Community Children’s Garden, regenerating forests at Hazelwood with Joan Swift of the Sligo Cycling Campaign and the leafy river bank at Doorly Park with ecologist Piro Kocsis. We are […]
Radio Kerry – July Broadcast 2 – Acorns to Oaks classroom project
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a project to grow native trees that’s being rolled out in 35 primary schools across Kerry. From September almost a thousand children will learn how to grow their own oak trees from acorns gathered locally. The project is the brain child of Local Roots, a […]
Classic Hits – July Episode 3 – Fast Fashion
In this episode we’re looking at the Fast Fashion industry, and we’ll be chatting with Aaran Murphy about the sustainability driven ‘Relove Fashion’ competition for teenagers. For more on Fast Fashion check out www.classichits.ie
Clare FM – July Broadcast Pt 2 – Bog Rewetting
Today we’re going to hear why Ireland’s bogs and peatlands are so important to our biodiversity. Peatlands are home to a high proportion of Ireland’s biodiversity. Depending on how we manage our peatlands they can contribute to Ireland’s biodiversity emergency or they can support biodiversity mitigation plans. In Clare, a number of projects have been undertaken in […]
WLR – June Broadcast – A Forest Classroom
For episode 2, Forest Classroom, we pay a visit to Ard Scoil na Mara secondary school in Tramore to hear about an exciting new outdoor development that not only provides a space for nature and teaching but enhances the lives and well-being of the students. We talk with science teacher and environmental activist Patrick Kirwan who […]
Galway Bay FM – June Broadcast – Food Waste
Welcome to this episode of Ours to Protect. In this episode we’ll be discussing food Waste and speaking to Adam Mullins – Founder of The Student Pantry at the University of Galway – and Rebecca Mooney – Climate Action Officer at Galway County Council – We’ll also hear from pupils of Lackagh and Brierhill NS […]
Tipp FM – June Episode 1 – Biodiversity and Bats
In this episode we’ll be discussing Biodiversity and speaking to Michael Long from the Cabra Wetlands. We’ll also hear from Albert Nolan on the topic of Carrick on Suir Bat Walk. For more on climate change – listen in to Tipp FM and check out https://tippfm.com/ours-to-protect/
