Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 17 – Tipp Barn Owl Project
Listen back to this week’s episode as we find out all about the Tipp Barn Owl Project which has been in operation since the early 90’s and was born from a Primary school project that was undertaken by pupils in Ballycahill Primary school. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday […]
South East Radio – Weekly Episode 18 – Biodiversity Restoration and Wexford Coastlines
Listen back to this week’s episode as chat with Professor Iris Möller who researches how physical and biological processes interact at the coast. For more in this series listen in to South East Radio every Friday at 10.45am.
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 22 – Nature and Health
This week Ocean FM’s Aisling Heraughty speaks to Declan Feeney about the links between nature and our own health. She joins Clodagh Flynn and John of Medbh’s Dragon Warriors to demonstrate the healing power of paddling on Sligo’s Garavogue River and ecologist Shailagh Healy speaks about tuning in to nature. For more in this series […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 21 – Sligo Rivers Trust
Did you know? Only 1% of all the water on earth is freshwater Sligo Rivers Trust was set up to help and support people who want to take care of their own rivers, lakes and coasts by looking at ways they can reduce pollution, increase biodiversity and help restore nature. There are already 21 […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Tips 18 – A closer look at Swifts
Did you know? Swifts (Apus apus) are captivating aerial acrobats that grace the Irish skies during summer. These slender birds are known for their remarkable flying skills and distinctive calls. Identification: Appearance: Sleek, brown plumage, long curved wings, and a short, forked tail. Size: Adults are 16-17 cm long with a 38-40 cm wingspan. […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 18 – A closer look at Swifts
Listen back to this week’s episode as Sinead Hubble chats with Jarek Majkusiak from the Offaly Swift Project. For more in this series listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday 11.20am.
WLR – Weekly Episode 19 – The Tangled Tuna
Listen back to this week’s episode as Clodagh Walsh finds out about The Tangled Tuna – the story of ghost fishing and how it impacts our oceans. The story started out as a bed time story for author Richard Shore’s young daughter Poppy. Richard spoke to reporter Clodagh Walsh about his love for the environment and […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 20 – The benefits of composting for your Garden
This week on Ours to Protect we’re looking at the benefits of making your own compost for your garden. Homemade compost reduces waste going to landfill, saves money, decreases the need for chemical fertilizers and is fantastic for you garden. Sari Houlihan reports:
Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 18 – The Problem of Climate Anxiety
What is climate anxiety? Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is distress related to worries about the effects of climate change. It is not a mental illness. Rather, it is anxiety rooted in uncertainty about the future and alerting us to the dangers of a changing climate. How best to deal with it 1) Take […]
Galway Bay FM – Weekly Tips 16 – The Wetlands Bird Survey
This week Galway Bay FM looked at a free workshop in Galway City by Irish Wetland Bird Survey with their National Organiser Niamh Fitzgerald. Did you know… They rely on wetlands for food, nesting, and resting. Some wetland birds, like herons and egrets, have long legs for wading in shallow water. Wetlands provide important habitats […]
