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Mooney Goes Wild

Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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14:12

Bidding Farewell To Our Brent Geese

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/30

Early spring is a busy transition for birdwatchers, with summer migrants arriving as winter visitors depart. Brent Geese, iconic in Dublin, are gathering in Ballyfermot’s Le Fanu Park to feed before flying to Arctic Canada. Terry Flanagan meets Eric Dempsey there to explore their habits and migration...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:56

A Bed Of Lettuce? We Look At Foods That Can Make You...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/30

Our food choices can shape how well we sleep. Éanna highlights snacks that disrupt rest, like late-night cheese, and others that make us sleepy. Turkey and lettuce are rich in tryptophan, which helps form serotonin and melatonin, and carbs enhance the effect - hence the classic post-Christmas-sandwich snooze...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:00

Old Irish Goat Carries 3,000 Of Irish History

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/30

New UCD–QUB research reveals the Old Irish Goat has a continuous Irish lineage dating back 3,000 years. Dr Kevin Daly joins the programme to discuss the study, the history of Ireland’s wild goats and the traits that made goats among the earliest animals domesticated by humans...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:06

On The Trail Of Cuskinny’s Kingfishers

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/30

Jim Wilson, Cork-based author, broadcaster and wildlife photographer, has captured striking Kingfisher images at Cuskinny Marsh, Co. Cork. On the programme he explains how careful planning, close observation and a dedicated hide made these stunning shots possible...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:28

Backyard Badgers And Flowerbed Foxes

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/23

Last August, we visited Martin in South Dublin, whose garden attracts nightly visits from local badgers and foxes—normally shy animals made bolder by his regular food offerings. In tonight’s programme, reporter Terry Flanagan returns to see how Martin and his nocturnal guests are getting on...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:53

Dublin’s Rare Surviving Elms Offer New Hope Against...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/23

Trees are vital for biodiversity, yet many Irish species have declined, including the Wych Elm, devastated by Dutch elm disease. But four mature elms in Rathmines appear to have survived. Arboricultural Consultant Joe McConville is investigating whether their genetics could help restore elms across Ireland...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:37

Meet The Woodcock: The Wader That Doesn’t Wade

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/23

The Woodcock is one of Ireland’s most elusive birds, its nocturnal habits and superb camouflage making it hard to study. Post-doctoral researcher James O’Neill of UCC has published new findings on its population and joins us to discuss how the species is faring and what can help it thrive - once even appearing on Ireland’s old 50p coin...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:16

Keeping Track Of Ireland’s Squirrels And Pine...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/02

Grey Squirrels introduced in 1911 have impacted Ireland’s Red Squirrels, but the Reds are now rebounding due to increased Pine Marten numbers. The 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey has been launched, and Colin Lawton, Ecology Lecturer at the University of Galway, joins the programme to explain the project...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/02

Grey Squirrels, introduced to Ireland in the early 1900s, are now widespread and have impacted the population of native Red Squirrels. They are long believed to descend from a dozen released in Longford in 1911. Our panel discusses whether later deliberate or accidental introductions also added to their numbers and genetics...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:28

E-mails From Listeners

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/02

Tonight our experts respond to some of your e-mails and queries about ducks in California, Woodpeckers in Cavan, Buzzards in Waterford and the life span of garden birds, including Robins...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:31

Terry Goes On A Wild Goose Chase In Co. Wicklow

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/02

Derek Mulrooney, greenkeeper at Druids Glen, Wicklow, reports a gaggle of Greylag Geese returning after food was put out for ducks. He wonders if they’re from the original flock and how they knew food was back. To investigate, Terry Flanagan visits the course as the panellists consider possible explanations...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:47

Looking Forward To Nature Nights Live On RTÉ Radio 1

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/03/02

Nature Nights Live returns to RTÉ Radio 1 from March 9th–13th, at 10–11pm, in partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland for National Tree Week. The programme will share event updates, celebrate native trees and nocturnal wildlife, feature expert guests, and invite listeners to ask questions and share sightings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Have You Been Feeling Under The (Extraordinarily Wet)...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/23

Recent weeks have seen severe, localised flooding across Ireland, especially in counties Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin. Yet, as Éanna notes, Met Éireann says it was only the wettest January since 2018. Our panel discusses climate change, extreme weather and nature-based flood solutions...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:17

Woodpeckers And Electricity Don’t Mix

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/23

Residents in parts of Co. Clare have been suffering a spate of power outages. The culprit: recently arrived Great Spotted Woodpeckers that have been excavating holes in wooden electricity poles, causing some of them to weaken and then snap in bad weather, bringing the power lines down with them. Derek and the panel discuss this unusual problem...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:02

The Brent Goose: A Natural Symbol Of Dublin

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/23

The Brent Goose, which breeds in High Arctic Canada, arrives in Dublin each autumn, gathering in estuaries, parks and green spaces to graze on grass. Ireland is crucial to this far-northern breeder. Ornithologist Kendrew Calhoun explains how public sightings help track populations, migration and breeding success for conservation...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:04

Naturescapes: Getting A Helping Hand From The Natural...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/23

Naturescapes is a European project using nature-based solutions at landscape scale to tackle socio-economic challenges, boost biodiversity and address climate change. Along the River Dodder, innovations like pocket forests are underway. Terry Flanagan met Mairéad O’Donnell of Trinity College Dublin to learn more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Peregrine Falcons In Cobh

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/16

The Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest animal at 389 km/h, nearly went extinct due to the pesticide DDT but has recovered strongly in Ireland and worldwide. In recent years, a pair nested in the 300-ft belfry of St. Colman's Cathedral, successfully breeding in 2024. On tonight’s programme, Jim Wilson tells us more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:42

Dinosaurs: What Happened To Them?

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/16

Dr. Matthias Sinnesael, Assistant Professor in Geology at Trinity College Dublin, is one of the participants in a study trying better to understand the dinosaur extinction event and whether it was caused purely by the asteroid, or if extreme volcanic activity may also have played a role. He joins Richard, Eanna and Niall in studio to explain...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:41

Report - Ireland’s First "Living Seawall" In Cobh

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/16

Ireland’s first Living Seawall at Kennedy Pier, Cobh Harbour, was developed by UCC, Research Ireland and the Port of Cork. Featuring habitat-rich panels with unique patterns of cups, ridges and depressions, it boosts marine life and water quality. Naturalist Jim Wilson speaks with marine ecologist Dr. Louise Firth from UCC BEES about the project...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:48

The Collared Dove: An Avian Success Story

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2026/02/16

While on holiday recently in Valencia, Spain, Derek noticed a species of bird that has become one of the staple performers in the Irish Dawn Chorus each year: the Collared Dove. First breeding in Ireland in 1959, they now consistently feature each winter in the Top 20 of BirdWatch Ireland’s Irish Garden Bird Survey...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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