Beste Mooney podcasts (2024)

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Snail slime skincare with a health warning. 18:23

4d 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.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 51:58

4d 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

4d ago8:26

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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.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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

4d 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.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:00

11d 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.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Terry’s Nature News 26:34

11d 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!Door RTÉ Radio 1

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

11d ago14:58

14:58

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.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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

11d 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

18d ago54:16

54:16

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

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Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use 17:28

18d ago17:28

17:28

Recently, Niall received a message from a friend who found a dead kestrel in their garden. Poison, intended for rodents, may well have been the culprit. Éanna is a spokesperson for the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use in Ireland, so who better to fill us in on the rules and regulations around the use of rat poison.…

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Irish photographer’s image featured on a US postage stamp to help sea turtles 23:48

18d ago23:48

23:48

Sea turtles are amongst the most threatened creatures on the planet. A new series of postage stamps issued by the United States Postal Service aims to raise awareness of this issue and one of the photos chosen for the campaign was taken by Irish marine biologist Rowan Byrne.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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New species of harvestman discovered for Ireland 11:52

18d ago11:52

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Like spiders and scorpions, harvestmen are members of the group of invertebrates known as arachnids. Brian Murray is one of the founders of the microWild project, a native wildflower meadow and invertebrate reserve in Co. Wicklow, and he has managed to discover a species of harvestmen that had never before been recorded in Ireland.…

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The origins of 'Shrinking Violets' 3:06

25d ago3:06

3:06

Nobody could possibly describe our Éanna Ní Lamhna as being a “shrinking violet”, but nonetheless she delves into the origins of this odd phrase for us in tonight’s programme.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Sing Like Fish with Amorina Kingdon 31:45

25d ago31:45

31:45

Award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon speaks to Éanna Ní Lamhna about the hitherto hidden sounds of life beneath the ocean waves and her new book Sing Like Fish.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 53:45

25d ago53:45

53:45

Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan to discuss violets, sand Martins, and the undersea worldDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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An artificial wall in Kildare gives the Sand Martin's a boost 17:39

25d ago17:39

17:39

Dermott Doran, a farmer based in north Co. Kildare, tells our roving reporter Terry Flanagan that around 1,000 young birds have fledged from his wall to date.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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"Folds of Honor" Founder, Lt. Col. Dan Rooney: Flying into the Wind 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney was 12 years-old when he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up ... an unlikely combination of a Navy Jet Fighter Pilot AND a PGA Professional Golfer. Interestingly enough, it was both of those fields that helped contribute to the formation of Folds of Honor, a non-profit organization founded by Rooney, that has donated tens …

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Much Ado About Meerkats 5:22

1M ago5:22

5:22

Richard and Éanna happened to bump into each other recently at Dublin Zoo, which prompted them to chat on tonight’s programme about the zoo’s Meerkat Restaurant, where visitors can eat lunch while Meerkats frolic literally just metres away, outside the window.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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National Botanic Gardens officially the best gardens in Europe 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

We dispatched our roving reporter, biologist Terry Flanagan, to “The Bots” to speak with our good friend there, Director Dr. Matthew Jebb, about what the award means to him and his hard-working team and the attractions currently on offer to visitors.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Pigeon clambering on a hedge in Ballsbridge 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

Derek happened to be out strolling in the Ballsbridge area of Dublin when he was surprised to see a Woodpigeon clambering along the top of box hedge.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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500 Natterjack Toads released in Co. Kerry to boost vulnerable wild population 26:45

1M ago26:45

26:45

We speak to Kevin Flannery, founder of the Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, about this wonderful conservation project, the biology of these rare toads and the importance of ensuring that the highly vulnerable Irish population is saved from extinction.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:24

1M ago54:24

54:24

Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan to discuss Meerkats, Pigeons, Natterjack Toads, the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin and much moreDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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How to Stress Less with Dr. Kathleen Hall 23:57

1M ago23:57

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If you've been feeling the stress lately, then this episode is for you. As the founder of The Stress Institute and the Mindful Living Network, Dr. Kathleen Hall has helped tens of thousands of people get a better handle on stress. She started her career in finance working at the World Trade Center in New York, but after working on Wall Street, she …

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Mooney Goes Wild Eggs 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

Repeat of Nature on One Eggs Presenter Niall Hatch, Producer Derek MooneyDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Jacob Young: Emmy-Winning Actor/ Producer/ Director 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Jacob Young is an Emmy-winning actor (five time nominee) who was a fan favorite for more than twenty years on shows like "General Hospital", "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "One Life to Live". Despite all the success, a few years ago he decided to walk away from the soap opera world, opting for different opportunities both in front ... and behind …

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Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden: Why a Nightmare is a Terrible Thing to Waste 22:54

2M ago22:54

22:54

Ever dream that you're falling, flying, being chased, or maybe you find yourself in am uncomfortable place or position? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Dream Expert Kelly Sullivan Walden who has helped thousands of people decode their dreams. Known as Doctor Dream, Kelly is also a clinical certified hypnotherapist, she earned a d…

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Mooney Goes Wild 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

Derek is joined by Niall Hatch, Terry Flanagan and Richard Collins.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The Atlantic Salmon is in trouble 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

Regular Mooney Goes Wild contributor and fisheries expert Dr. Ken Whelan tells us more about the shocking declines in salmon populations, both in Ireland and further afield.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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