Sunshine 106.8FM

Sunshine 106.8FM

Sunshine 106.8 is Dublin’s Easy Place to Relax, featuring an easy listening blend of familiar relaxing favourites. The station has been broadcasting to Dublin since 2001 and is based in studios in the IFSC in the Dublin Docklands. News and information is broadcast hourly, supplemented with lifestyle based programming. Sunshine 106.8 is available on FM in Dublin, Online, on the Sunshine 106.8 App, Virgin Media and on the Irish Radio Player.

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 24 – Clean Air Week for Schools

We can all play our part in improving the air quality around us. Even small changes can make a big difference to the quality of the air that we breathe:   o Learn more about air quality and stay informed.  o[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 24 – Clean Air Week for Schools

On this week’s show we talked to Ciara Norton, Manager of the Green Schools Travel System about Clean Air Week for Schools.  For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 8pm.[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 23 – Aoife A sustainable fashion brand

Here are some simple tips to fill an environmentally-friendly closet with a wardrobe that looks great and lasts a long time:

  1. Shop second hand first. Buy pre-owned clothing from thrift shops, consignment shops, vintage sources, and online[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 23 – Aoife A sustainable fashion brand

Listen back to this week's episode as we talk to Aoife Rooney of Aoife Lifestyle about sustainable fashion.  For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm.[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 22 – The Salvage Squad

On this week’s show we talked Colin Cowman from Virgin Media’s Salvage Squad TV Show – we’ve some tips for a sustainable renovations:

Flooring

Reclaimed wooden boards have obvious eco-credentials and the added benefit of being pre-seasoned, so[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 22 – The Salvage Squad

Listen back to this week's episode as Carol Dooley finds out more about the Salvage Squad TV show. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.  [...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 21 – A Sustainable Halloween

Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 30th 2023 On this week’s show we talked about Halloween with Greg O’Dwyer from Dublin Fire Brigade – we’ve some tips for a sustainable Halloween: Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year! But all those tricks[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 21 – Halloween

Listen back to this week's episode as Carol Dooley talks to members of  Dublin Fire Brigade about Halloween. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Pollinators

  Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 23rd 2023 On this week’s show we talked about pollinators with Kate Chandler from the National Biodiversity Data Centre Here’s some things that you can do to help:

  1. Don’t mow, let[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Pollinators

Listen back to this week's episode as Carol Dooley chats with Kate Chandler from the National Biodiversity Data Centre about the importance and role of pollinators. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.  [...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Jo Linehan Sustainability Journalist

Listen back to this week's episode as Carol Dooley chats to Jo Linehan - journalist and founder of GAFF about sustainability journalism. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm.  [...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Jo Linehan Sustainability Journalist

Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 16th 2023 On this week’s show we talked to sustainability journalist and founder of GAFF, Jo Linehan. Here’s some tips for making your home more sustainable:

Get a programmable thermostat

Installing a[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Tips 18 – Dublin Climate Action Plan

  Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 9th 2023 On this week’s show we talked to Sabrina Dekker from Dublin City Council about the Council’s draft climate action plan ‘Climate Neutral Dublin 2030’  The Draft Climate Action[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Episode 18 – Dublin Climate Action Plan

Listen back to this week's episode as Sunshines Carol Dooley speaks to Sabrina Dekker from Dublin City Council about the Draft Climate Action Plan For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm  [...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Tips 17 – Feminist Communities for Climate Justice

  On this week’s show we talked to Collette McEntee from Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Feminist Communities for Climate Justice is a campaign for climate justice that reflects feminist and community work values. We mobilise communities,[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Episode 17 – Feminist Communities for Climate Justice

Listen back to this weeks episode as Carol Dooley speaks with Collette McEntee - project co-ordinator with Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Group. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm    [...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 16 – Forestry

DID YOU KNOW?

1. PLANTING

In 2020 Coillte planted 22 million trees reforesting over 9,000 hectares of new forest all across Ireland

2. GROWING

Ireland has an ideal climate for forestry with one of the fastest growth rates of trees in Europe helping to reduce climate change[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 16 – Forestry Programme Strategy

Listen back to this weeks episode as Carol Dooley chats to Dr Martha O’Hagan – Trinity College about the National Forestry Programme Strategy. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm.[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 15 – National Tree Day

What is SPAR National Tree Day?

National Tree Day is organised each year by the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of its members and the Green-Schools. The day is sponsored by SPAR for[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 14 – Recycle IT

Community Recycling Event

South Dublin County Council in partnership with Recycle IT will be holding a final community recycling day at the end of September 2023. We are inviting householders to avail of Free Mattress, Household Hazardous Liquid Waste[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 14 – Recycle IT

Listen back to this weeks programme as Carol Dooley chats with Una Lavelle from RecycleIT about the importance of recycling ! For more in this series listen in to Sunshine from 7pm on Monday every week[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 13 – Big Beach Clean

    The Big Beach Clean 2023 will take place between 15th and 17th September 2023. The initiative will, once more, be supported by Cully and Sully.   The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action as part of[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 13 – Big Beach Clean

Listen back to this week's episode as Sunshines Carol Dooley chats with Aine Lawless, Coastal Programmes Officer with An Taisce. For more in this series listen in every Monday at 7pm.  [...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 12 – Ad Net Zero

    On this week’s show we talked with Mary O’Sullivan of Ad Net Zero Ad Net Zero – the advertising industry’s drive to reduce the carbon impact of developing, producing and running advertising to real net zero. Ad Net[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 12 – Ad Net Zero

Listen back to this weeks episode as Carol Dooley chats with Mary O’Sullivan from Ad Net Zero. For more in this series please listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 11 – Musgraves

On this week’s show we talked with Owen Keogh of Musgraves. Musgraves are working with retail partners, suppliers and customers to make every community a sustainable community, shifting consumer behaviour by making it easier for shoppers to make sustainable[...]

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September 25, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 11 – Musgraves

Listen back to this week's episode from Sunshine 106.8FM as Carol Dooley chats to Eoghan Keogh - Head of Sustainability at Musgraves about their €25 million Sustainability Fund. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 10 – The Last Tourist

This week we chat with Tyson Sandler - filmmaker and director of the award-winning movie documentary 'The Last Tourist'. Shining a spotlight on the impact of mass tourism on local communities, wildlife and the environment.   The Last Tourist works to challenge travellers to rethink their holiday habits. Tyson[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 10 – The Last Tourist

This week we chat with Tyson Sandler - filmmaker and director of the award-winning movie documentary 'The Last Tourist'. Shining a spotlight on the impact of mass tourism on local communities, wildlife and the environment.   The Last Tourist works[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Tips 9 – The Science of Climate Change

Climate Research 

Climate change is one of the most critical crises facing humanity today. Climate disruption is already having diverse and wide-ranging impacts on Ireland's environment, society, economic and natural resources. It is changing where people, plants and animals[...]

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August 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Episode 9 – It’s getting Hot in here…

Listen back to this weeks episode as Carol Dooley talks to Dr Ruth Freeman of Science Foundation Ireland about our recent weather and the European Heatwaves that have been occuring all summer.  For more in this series, listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 8 – Sustainable Toy Club

Listen back to this week's episode from Sunshine 106.8FM as Carol Dooley finds out about a sustainable toy club and chats to Jenel Sanders of Clever Tots about the initiative. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 8 – Sustainable Toy Club

On this week’s show we looked at Ireland’s First Sustainable Toy Club – Clever Tots. Clever Tots Toy Club is an Irish toy rental service, that enables parents to introduce sustainable sourced and developmentally appropriate toys to their young[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 7 – Sustainable Hotels

  Listen back to this episode as Carol Cooley discovers all about sustainable hotel stays and chats with John Pardy, the General Manager of  The Ivy Garden Hotel – Europe’s First Sustainable Hotel For more in this series, listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 7 – Sustainable Hotels

How is the Iveagh Garden a Sustainable Hotel?

  1. We harness power from the river Swan which flows directly underneath the hotel to generate our heating and cooling systems.
  2. The extractor fans in our kitchens are recycled back through[...]

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July 21, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 6 – The United Nations and Sustainable Development

Listen back to this weeks episode as Carol Dooley chats to Sarah Hegarty from Concern and puts the spotlight on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm  [...]

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July 21, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 6 – The United Nations and Sustainable Development

On this week’s show we looked at The United Nations Agenda 2030 This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen  universal peace in larger freedom. We recognise that eradicating[...]

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July 21, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 5 – Recycling and WEEE

On this week’s show we looked at recycling with WEEE Ireland - Listen back as Carol Dooley chats with Elizabeth O'Reilly from WEEE Ireland we take to the streets to find out who recycles what in our area! For more in this programme series listen in to[...]

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July 21, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 5 – Recycling and WEEE

On this week’s show we looked at recycling with WEEE Ireland Did you know? WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is anything that has a plug or a battery  and is at the end of its useful[...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 4 – Clean Coasts Ireland

Listen back to Sunshine 106.8FM and hear Carol Dooley chat with Sinead McEvoy from Clean Coasts about the importance of our beaches and coastline. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm  [...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 4 – Clean Coasts Ireland

  Approximately 10 million tonnes of litter end up in the world’s oceans and seas each year.  The term “marine litter” or “marine debris” covers a range of materials which have been  deliberately discarded, or accidentally lost on shore or at[...]

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July 3, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 3 – Leave No Trace

Listen back as we chat to Maura Kiely, CEO of the 'Leave no Trace' organisation and get some views from our listeners on how important the environment is to them! Listen in to Carol Dooley on Sunshine 106.8FM every Monday at 7pm for more in this series [...]

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July 3, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 3 – Leave No Trace

  As more people seek the beauty of the outdoors, our collective mark on the environment  increases.  Over the last several years individual sports and activities such as hillwalking, open water  swimming, running and cycling have experienced unprecedented growth. There[...]

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June 22, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Episode 2 – Green Schools

Listen back to Carol Dooley from Sunshine 106.8FM as she explores the Green Schools initiative, chats with schoolchildren involved in project and discusses the impact with Elaine Cooper from Naas CBS. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine 106.8fm every Monday at 7pm [...]

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June 22, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 – Weekly Tip Sheet 2 – Green Schools

Did you know: Green-Schools is Ireland’s leading environmental management and education programme for schools. Promoting long-term, whole-school action for the environment Green-Schools is a student- led programme with involvement from the wider community. The programme is operated and coordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce (FEE member for Ireland). Green-Schools’ mission is[...]

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June 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 1 – Re-Introducing the Osprey to Ireland

Join Carol Dooley for the first weekly episode in the 'Ours To Protect' series of features broadcast on Sunshine 106.8FM. Listen as Carol speaks with Dr. Philip Buckley from the National Parks and Wildlife Service about the re-introduction of the Osprey to Ireland. Once part of the eco-system, the re-introduction[...]

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June 15, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tip Sheet – The Re-Introduction of the Osprey to Ireland

On this week’s show we looked at the reintruction of the Osprey to Ireland, we talked with Dr Philip Buckley on the reintroduction of Ospreys to Ireland. Osprey are a magnificent fish-eating bird of prey that became extinct in Ireland many years ago. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has been researching[...]

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June 9, 2023

TITLE: Sunshine 106.8 FM – Episode 1 – The Panel

Join Carol Dooley on Sunshine 106.8FM as she host the panel programme, the first in a series of year long programmes on the environment, climate change and climate action. Listen in every week on Mondays at 7pm for more programmes in this series. [...]

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