Classic Hits – Weekly Episode 32 – A Pesticide Policy
This week on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio we’re looking at the Rational Use of Pesticides Policy that has been adapted by Westmeath County Council. For more in this series listen in to Classic Hits every Monday at 13.30pm
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 31 – Peat Restoration
This week we spoke to Gary Smyth who helped establish the river moy trust, about peat restoration in the region. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 10.45am
Galway Bay – Weekly Episode 25 – The benefits of farming for Indigenous Wool
This week Galway Bay FM looked at the environmental benefits of using indigenous Irish wool with Blátnaid Gallagher, co-founder of the Galway Wool Co-op. For more in this series listen in to Galway Bay FM every Thursday at 11.30am
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 30 – The white tailed sea eagle
Did you know?…. The eagle, once a common species here, was completely wiped out by the early 1900’s. In a bid to re-establish our natural biodiversity balance, the National Parks and Wildlife Service has over the last 20 years worked on a project to import white tailed sea eagle chicks from Norway to Killarney National […]
Clare FM – Weekly Episode 25 – Hedgerows
Hedgerows are essential for maintaining wildlife diversity, supporting species such as hedgehogs and birds, innumerable plants, bees, butterflies and other insects. Oonagh O’Dwyer is a food forager, cook, teacher and lover of the outdoors while Noel Leahy’s family always had bees on their farm and now operates Sliabh Aughty Honey. For more in this series […]
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. […]
Clare FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Bee’s
Did you know? Bees are the most important pollinator of crops and native plant species in Ireland. They are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have. Of the 99 species of bee in Ireland there is only one native honey bee species and its […]
Clare FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Bee’s
Listen back to this week’s episode as we explore how Bees are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have. Of the 99 species of bee in Ireland there is only one native honey bee species and its importance to our biodiversity cannot be over stated. Growing […]
BEAT – Weekly Tips 16 – Courtown Seal Sanctuary
What is Seal Rescue Ireland? Seal Rescue Ireland (SRI) is a registered charity that works around the clock to rescue, rehabilitate and release native seal pups found sick, injured, or orphaned across the coast of Ireland. As the only seal rescue centre in the Republic of Ireland, SRI responds to reports nationwide and aim […]
Q102 – Weekly Episode 18 – Bí Urban
This week Dublin’s Q102 looked at Bí Urban’s plantation sites and how they are working to help pollinators across Dublin. For more in this series listen in to Q102 every Wednesday at 7pm
