Beste Mooney Podcasts (2024)

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Feeling numb as Trump's message prevails 14:05

2d ago14:05

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The morning after an appalling night before, I reflect on lessons from Trump's big win. I specifically look at his clear messaging that posed him as the voter's ally. I only saw his "Kamala is for They/Them. President Trump is for you" messaging today. It's crisp, clear and direct and speaks to concerns middle America has about the country's direct…

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Storm Ashley sees record numbers of Great Shearwaters off Kerry coast 4:56

17d ago4:56

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Storm Ashley impacted a great many people across Ireland, but did you know that it also had a remarkable impact on seabirds? Great Shearwaters were seen in unprecedented numbers off the Kerry coast as they took shelter from the storm in Tralee Bay.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Pre GE2024 edition... one week until election is called? 34:36

10d ago34:36

34:36

These are my thoughts as we wait for the Irish general election to be called next week. TL;DR: I worry that many of the available options won’t resonate with voters. If I were in a different constituency I might examine my ballot paper and think: “None of the above” ...and I've voted Fianna Fáil 1, 2 and 3 at almost every election, ever. Finally, h…

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BirdLife International Partnership Meeting in Kazakhstan 4:15

17d ago4:15

4:15

Niall is just back from the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. He was there on behalf of BirdWatch Ireland to attend the organisation’s Partnership Meeting for its European and Central Asian region. 45 other BirdLife International partners were also in attendance to discuss conservation strategies, international collaborations and more.…

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Plant Pathogen Conference in Co. Carlow 13:49

17d ago13:49

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Next Saturday (25th October) sees a major conference take place in Teagasc Oak Park in Carlow. Entitled 'Future Plant Health Responders', it will deal with topics such as climate-driven pests and pathogens, crop protection and more. Terry Flanagan met with Dr. Aisling Moffet, founder of Entosoc, and Dr. Anna Tiely, chairperson of SIPP.…

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The Extraordinary Tale of the White Prominent: looking forward to Eric Dempsey’s moth documentary 4:42

17d ago4:42

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As part of our popular Nature on One series, on Bank Holiday Monday (28th October) we will bring you 'The Extraordinary Tale of the White Prominent' which is presented by naturalist and author Eric Dempsey. We have a sneak preview of it for you.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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A vending machine for ducks! 20:44

17d ago20:44

20:44

While Richard was in Manchester, he came upon a story about how a vending machine to dispense food for ducks was to be installed at Burrs Country Park by a local community action group.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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The Disputed Toll 2:38

17d ago2:38

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Richard was recently in Manchester to visit the Manchester Museum. He was there to see a very special painting by Heywood Hardy called 'The Disputed Toll', which also happens to be the name of a documentary Richard is making for this Christmas. The toll in question was a fascinating elephant called Maharajah.…

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Watching foxes along Dublin’s River Dodder 16:15

1M ago16:15

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Amateur naturalist and photographer Gustavo Zoladz is originally from Argentina, but has been living and working in Dublin for several years now. Gustavo tracks down and takes stunning photographs of wild animals within our capital city. Terry Flanagan joined Gustavo recently as they observed the Red Fox.…

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What’s inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa 2:59

1M ago2:59

2:59

Niall has recently returned from a trip to Tuscany, Italy where, between searching for wildlife and consuming his own body weight in pasta and gelato, he found time to visit the bell tower of Pisa Cathedral, better known to almost everyone as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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The Magic of an Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey 22:38

1M ago22:38

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Eoghan Daltun is a sculpture conservator, farmer, author and, above all, rewilder. His latest book is called The Magic of An Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey and follows his travels across the length and breadth of Ireland to photograph surviving areas of temperate rainforest.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Mute Swans are not so mute after all 8:21

1M ago8:21

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With a name like Mute Swan, you would be forgiven for thinking that Ireland’s heaviest bird species was completely silent. Far from it, however: although not as vocal as our other two swan species, Mute Swans nonetheless utter a wide range of hisses, grunts and whistles. Richard Collins has been down to Dublin's Fairview Park to find some.…

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The Extraordinary Tale of the White Prominent 3:33

1M ago3:33

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As part of our popular Nature on One series, on Bank Holiday Monday 28th October we will be bring you 'The Extraordinary Tale of the White Prominent '. Presented by naturalist and author Eric Dempsey, it follows his quest to track down one of our rarest insects.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Bee beds on Valentia Island 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

Valentia Bee Beds is a new business venture by beekeepers Paul O’Neill and Anton Tovarnitskyi which gives customers the opportunity to lie on special beds containing genuine bee hives. Michele Browne travels to Valentia and finds out about the beneficial health effects of the bee beds.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Derek is joined by Richard Collins & Éanna Ní Lamhna. We discover the Angle Shades moth, a highly camouflaged, almost army fatigue-patterned moth.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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The Angle Shades moth 2:05

2M ago2:05

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The Angle Shades moth is a highly camouflaged, almost army fatigue-patterned moth. It is a common and widespread species across Ireland that can be seen most readily during the months of autumn.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Where have all the butterflies gone? 34:36

2M ago34:36

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We are joined by butterfly expert Jesmond Harding, author of The Irish Butterfly Book: A Complete Guide to the Butterflies of Ireland.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Will it be February.. or November? 22:20

2M ago22:20

22:20

Though much of the political process speculation will focus on whether the election will be held in February 2025 or November 2024, I think it should instead look at why so many centrist and MoTR voters look at SF, FG and FF and say... none of the above.

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Mooney Goes Wild 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

Derek is joined by Richard Collins while Niall Hatch reports from the town of Mandelieu-La Napoule in southern France seeking out the European Bee-eater; Marc Holderied, Professor of Sensory Biology at the University of Bristol, tells us about moths; and Terry Flanagan visits the farm of Kieran Morley's where he rears snails.…

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Introducing the European Bee-eater, one of Europe’s most colourful birds 8:26

2M ago8:26

8:26

Niall Hatch joins us from the town of Mandelieu-La Napoule in southern France where he finds the European Bee-eater. Niall picked up their distinctive jaunty flight calls as they flew overhead, and tonight he tells us more about them.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Snail slime skincare with a health warning. 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

Many people don’t like snails, possibly because of the way they move or the slime they leave behind...but not Co. Monaghan-based farmer Kieran Corley, who rears them. Our roving reporter, Terry Flanagan, recently paid a visit to Drumlin country to find out more about these amazing creatures.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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There’s much more to moths than meets the eye! 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Compared to their close cousins, the butterflies, moths have something of a PR problem. Marc Holderied, Professor of Sensory Biology at the University of Bristol, is here to refresh their image.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Dogs helping in the fight against poaching in Africa 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Dog trainer Rory Henberry has recently set up a charity called the K9 Wildlife Project, with the intention of training dogs to send to Africa to assist conservation rangers in combatting poachers. Terry travelled to Mallow, Co. Cork to chat with Rory and local vet Carina Mederle.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Terry’s Nature News 26:34

2M ago26:34

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Each week, Terry Flanagan brings us specially selected stories about the natural world. Tonight's topics: Good news for Irish Corncrakes; Where have all our butterflies gone?; and Studying the effects of cocaine on sharks!Von RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

Derek is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Richard Collins, Terry Flanagan & Niall Hatch to discuss a rare orchid that has been rediscovered in Galway, Wings magazine, and Terry's Nature News.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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'Near Threatened' orchid discovered in Oranmore for first time in 80 years 11:49

2M ago11:49

11:49

A joint environmental initiative by Galway County Council and Conservation Volunteers Galway has led to the remarkable discovery of Autumn Lady's Tresses orchids, which haven't been seen in the area for 80 years. Éanna speaks to Rosina Joyce, Biodiversity Officer for Galway County Council, about the rediscovery.…

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

Derek is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Richard Collins & Niall Hatch to discuss rodenticide, harvestmen and a leatherback turtle stamp.Von RTÉ Radio 1

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