Clare FM – August Part 2 – Return to Nature Church Project

Biodiversity is fundamental to societal wellbeing and economic development, and its decline – both globally and in Ireland – poses serious threats to people. In Ireland, almost a third of our EU-protected species and 85% of EU-protected habitats are in what has been described as ‘unfavourable status’.  Over half of native Irish plant species have […]

KCLR – July Episode – Biodiversity

In our third episode of Ours to Protect we turn our attention to Biodiversity, and opening this month’s programme we hear audio of wildlife and nature recorded from the grounds of Kilkenny College as part of a collaboration with metaLAB Havard Climate Institute for Climate and Sound, which aims to map climate change through sound.  […]

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/

South East Radio – June Broadcast – Biodiveristy and Nature

Listen back to this weeks programme as we chat to Majella Stafford from Adamstown Development Association in Wexford and the pupils of St Marys Secondary School in New Ross where we hear about their wildflower and oak tree project and a film competition they entered and won which focused on biodiversity and sustainability. 

Radio Kerry – May Broadcast Part 1 – Biodiversity in Listowel

Ours to Protect is back for a second year! Ours to Protect is a collaboration between Radio Kerry and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland aiming to champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Kerry about how they can make a difference. Programmes will air every second Thursday morning from May 2025 until the […]

Galway Bay FM – May Broadcast – Biodiversity

In this episode we’ll be discussing biodiversity and speaking to Mary Bermingham of the Burren Nature Sanctuary and Prof Grace McCormack Head of School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway We’ll also hear from pupils of Lack and Brierhill NS  on the topic of biodiversity For more on climate change – listen in […]

Midlands 103 – May Broadcast Part 1 – Biodiversity Week

Welcome to this episode of Ours to Protect.  In this episode we’ll be discussing Biodiversity Week and speaking with Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer, Offaly County Council. We’ll also hear from Tullamore College students Ryan Plunkett and Cillian Farrell. For more on climate change – listen in to Midlands 103 on Thursday 29th of May at […]

Highland Radio – May Broadcast – Biodiversity & Bees

In this episode we’ll be discussing Biodiversity & Bees  and speaking to Julie Corry. We’ll also hear from Aengus Kennedy on the topic of rare birds in Donegal.  For more on climate change – listen in to Highland Radio on June 11th and check out https://highlandradio.com/ours-to-protect/  

Classic Hits – May Broadcast Part 2 – Biodiversity Week & Beach Cleaning

In this episode we’re looking at what damages the Biodiversity with expert Anna Browne from Big Sky Flowers. We’ll also hear from Flossie & Harriet from ‘Flossie and the Beach Cleaners’ as an example of how we can all get involved in protecting the environment. For more on Biodiversity check out www.classichits.ie.

Clare FM – May Broadcast Part 1 – Biodiversity Week

In this episode, we’ll be discussing National Biodiversity Week which gets underway today (May 16th). This special national event is all about connecting us with nature, communicating the importance of biodiversity and providing motivation to play out part in protecting it. It’s also about entertainment and finding fun and wonder outdoors with ten days of […]