Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 10 – the Wild Bee Fest
This week Sorcha attended the Wild Bee Fest in Tralee Bay Wetlands, to learn more about the importance of bees and other pollinators. According to the national Biodiversity Data Centre, over half of Irish bee species have declined in the past 40 years. Niamh Ni Dhuill from Transition Kerry explains how important bees truly are for […]
Live 95 – Weekly Episode 9 – The humble hedgehog
From Mrs Tiggy-Winkle to Sonic, there’s few wild animals that capture the imagination and heart more than the prickly hedgehog. Despite being very recognisable, there’s very little research on their presence in Ireland and there are many human processes that threaten their numbers and habitats. For this week’s episode Aislinn Kelly met veterinary nurse Bev […]
Midlands 103 – Weekly Episode 8 – Nest Boxes
Listen back to this weeks episode as Sinead Hubble chats to Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council and Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland about Nest Boxes. For more in this series, listen in to Midlands 103 every Thursday at 11.20am
Q102 – Weekly Episode 8 – Wildlife and Biodiversity
Listen back this week as Luke Delaney from Q102 looks at the impact of climate change on Irish wildlife and biodiversity. For more in this series listen in to Q102 every Wednesday at 7pm
LMFM – Weekly Tips 5 – Top Ten Ways to Help Pollinators
Don’t mow, let it grow! Reduce mowing to allow native wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover and Birds-foot Trefoil to naturally return over time Manage native hedgerows for biodiversity The more blossom your hedgerow has in spring, the better it is for biodiversity. Allow hedges to grow into a natural A-shape profile rather than […]
Highland Radio – Weekly Episode 4 – Seal Rescue Ireland
Listen Back to this weeks episode as Donna Marie chats to Natalie Barry of Seal Rescue Ireland and what to do if you see a SEAL in trouble off the coast of Ireland For more in this series listen in to Highland Radio every Tuesday at 12.30
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 3 – Biodiversity in Crossmolina
This week Midwest Radio looked at how a community has adapted their new sensory garden to include more bio-diversity Did you know… By planting wildflowers, you can attract more bees and other insects to your garden, which will help with pollination Steps as small as leaving grass verges uncut can also help improve the […]
Cork’s 96FM – Weekly Episode 4 – The Otter Trail
Listen back as Alana Daly Mulligan chats to John Armstrong from the Cork Nature Network about Corks Otter Trail which goes from Camden Quay to Fitzgeralds Park in the city and hear about a new trail opening in Youghal soon. For more in this series listen to Cork’s 96FM every Friday at 10.45am
Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 3 – The Importance of Nature Reserves
Did you know… That not only are bees on the decline but many species of bird are also on the decline. Not only that but the native hare is also in danger. This is mainly down to the over working of native scrubland which was once a rich habitat and nesting place for birds which […]
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 has been a substantial increase in people spending time outdoors for health and wellbeing as […]
