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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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4:32

Water pollution rises during summer

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/28

Ken Whelan brings us worrying news about two recent oil spills in Laois and Dublin that have caused pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:57

Remembering plastic hurleys

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/28

When Derek was a child, he remembers hurleys made from plastic. Tonight, he's rediscovered an RTÉ report from 1977 on the unusual alternative to the traditional ash stick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:00

PodSóRespondeQuemSabe

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/24

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16:37

Celebrating 100 episodes of RTÉ’s Ecolution podcast

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

We are big fans of Ecolution, RTÉ’s dedicated podcast about nature and climate action for children and young people presented by 17-year-old Evie Kenny. To celebrate its upcoming 100th episode, we are joined by its producer Nicky Coghlan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

Monitoring marine mammals

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

Offshore wind farms play an increasing role in Ireland's transition to a zero-carbon economy. But what effect do they have on wildlife? The ESB has developed a dedicated Marine Mammal Observer programme and Terry Flanagan went to meet Jo Green (observer) and Niru Dorrian (Senior Ecology Co-ordinator) in Dublin Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:51

How did a Leopard become frozen high on Kilimanjaro?

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. In his 1936 short story 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro', Ernest Hemmingway recalled the frozen carcass of a Leopard discovered near its peak. Tonight, Richard ponders what caused this particular big cat to venture so high?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:32

Celebrating the saving of Abbeyleix Bog, 25 years on

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

Abbeyleix Bog in Co. Laois is a natural gem, teeming with flora and fauna and a wonderful trail system. Having been rescued from destruction 25 years ago, there will be a celebratory Abbeyleix Bog Festival from July 24th to 27th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:22

Mooney’s Wheel of Wildlife

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

Terry, Richard and Niall pit their wits in Mooney's Wheel of Wildlife. Tune in for some fascinating facts about some of the most intriguing species in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:32

Carlow Garden Festival

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

The Carlow Garden Festival will run from Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August at various locations along the Carlow Garden Trail. Eileen O’Rourke of Carlow Tourism tells us what to look forward to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:01

Filming the fastest animal on the planet

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/21

Once brought to the very edge of extinction by the effects of a notorious pesticide, the Peregrine Falcon has staged a remarkable comeback. Ornithologist Jim Wilson has been filming the comings and goings of a pair of Peregrine Falcons currently nesting high on Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:25

Giving rare waders a head start in life at Fota...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

The Dunlin is a small wading bird which formerly bred in good numbers along Ireland’s west and northern coasts, but has declined by more than 90% in recent years. Efforts are underway to stem this sharp decline and we speak to Jess Hodnett, a Ranger at Fota Wildlife Park and a member of the Dunlin headstarting team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:02

Take part in the Great Irish Fossil Hunt

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

The Great Irish Fossil Hunt is a new campaign run by the Science Department in University College Cork to encourage the Irish public to find fossils and to submit photographs of their discoveries. Terry Flanagan travelled to Co. Tipperary to view fossils with Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology at UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:07

Magpie missing its tail

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

Perhaps the most striking thing about a Magpie is its very long tail, which makes these black-and-white members of the crow family instantly identifiable. But recently, Derek spotted one on the RTÉ campus completely lacking tail feathers. What could have caused it to lose its tail, and will it be OK?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

Bee Safari at Harper’s Island Wetlands Nature Reserve

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

On 28th June, Harper's Island Wetlands Nature Reserve in Glounthaune, Co. Cork played host to its first ever Bee Safari, led by avid bee-watcher Colm Damery. Jim Wilson was on hand and recorded an interview with Colm for tonight’s programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

Terry’s portable amber time-capsule

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

For the past 20 years, Terry Flanagan has kept a piece of amber in his pocket at all times. This golden pebble of ancient, fossilised tree resin was a gift from his wife Angela, and he is never without it. On tonight’s programme, we chat about amber, its unusual properties and what it can reveal about the biological history of our planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:30

BirdWatch Ireland identifies Ireland’s most important...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/14

On World Seabird Day, 3rd July, BirdWatch Ireland, in conjunction with BirdLife International, published a map showcasing the 73 most important areas for seabirds in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:47

Cuckoo singing three notes: what’s going on?

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/07

We recently reported on a male Cuckoo that was in the habit of adding an extra note into its song: instead of singing “cuck-oo”, it was singing “cuck-oo-oo”. This prompted listener Pierce Ryan to get in touch with us to proffer his own theory. On tonight’s programme, we investigate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

Living Among the Puffins on Skellig Michael

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/07

The remote island of Skellig Michael – nó Sceilg Mhichíl as Gaeilge – is a truly magical place. While the monks (and jedis) may be long gone from the island, it still teams with life, particularly seabirds like the Puffin. Niall recently visited the famous monastic settlement and tells us all about the experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:50

Looking forward to Ken Whelan’s upcoming documentary...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/07

There is much more to mayflies than might meet the eye. They are a source of wonder and fascination for our fisheries scientist Dr Ken Whelan. He joins Richard and Derek to talk about his upcoming documentary on the Mayfly which will be broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 at 15:00 on Bank Holiday Monday (August 4th).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:15

Anglers urged to report sightings of Pacific Pink...

Mooney Goes Wild ·

2025/07/07

Native to the waters of the North Pacific and Arctic Oceans, Pink Salmon are not supposed to be present in Ireland. However, this invasive species has been spreading in the North Atlantic and has reached Ireland. Dr. Ken Whelan discusses their impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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