Clare FM – Weekly Tips 41 – Biodiversity at Bunratty

Did you know?   * Manure produced by the animals at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is used in the site’s gardens for the fertilization of plants and flowers  * An array of biodiversity is essential for healthy ecosystems. Bunratty Folk Park comprises many habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, stone walls, ponds and streams. * Biodiversity […]

Clare FM – Weekly Episode 41 – Biodiversity at Bunratty

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. While many of the buildings in the Folk Park are historically accurate reconstructions, there is one stunning building which is authentic in every way. Built in the very early 1800s, Bunratty House now forms an integral part of the visitor attraction. The […]

Radio Nova – Weekly Episode 37 – Differentiating Birdsong Part II

This week on Radio Nova we’re looking at the Birdsong of the Wren. If the phrase ‘punching above your weight’ should be applied to any bird it’s the Wren. One of the smallest and yet loudest residents, the Wren makes its home in almost every habitat we have in Britain.  For more in this series […]

WLR – Weekly Episode 37 – Irish Honey Bee’s

Ireland’s native honey bee forms the bedrock of our country’s rich heritage in beekeeping culture and is also an important component of our natural pollinators. In this weeks Ours To Protect Clodagh Walsh hears  all about these  fascinating creatures from  East Waterford beekeepers. For more in this series listen in to WLR every Wednesday at […]

KCLR – Weekly Episode 40 – Biodiversity and Kilkenny County Council

Listen back to this week’s episode as Etna Quirke chats to Bernadette Moloney the Biodiversity Officer with Kilkenny County Council as they discuss the work of the Biodiversity Officer, the Kilkenny County Council environmental plan, education and awareness and a bee identification workshop coming up. For more in this series listen in to KCLR every Thursday […]