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

Terry paid a visit to the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, Co. Dublin and spoke to Dr Matthew Jebb, Director of "The Bots", about some of the more unusual and unique tree specimens with which visitors can get up close and personal.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Niall Hatch spoke to Derek about the upcoming Nature on One Documentary Eggs.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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

Derek is joined by Richard Collins, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Matthew Jebb and Reporter Terry Flanagan. Topics up for discussion include; a weeping olive tree, why are plant species so distinctive and readily identifiable, Asiatic Lion cubs in Fota Wildlife Park and Crab Spiders.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

One of our listeners, Bernadette Murphy from Kildavin, Co. Carlow, sent us in this remarkable photo of two crab spiders on an oxeye daisy in her garden. Bernadette talks to Éanna about these chameleon-like creepy-crawlies.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Co-editor of Wings magazine, Cóilín MacLochlainn had a fascinating botanical question for Dr. Matthew Jebb of the National Botanic Gardens, about Why are plant species so distinctive and readily identifiable?Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Our roving reporter, biologist Terry Flanagan, travelled to Fota Wildlife Park in Co. Cork for tonight’s programme. Terry was there to report on the recent birth of three male Asiatic Lion cubs.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

We are absolutely delighted to be joined from his home studio Dr. Matthew Jebb, Director of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. It gave Derek the perfect opportunity to ask about a curious observation regarding an olive tree growing in a pot in his father’s back yard in Dublin.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

This is my 7th annual Summer political reading list. Most of the books on this year’s list have been published within the past 12-18 months. All cover broadly political topics, or are (imho) of interest to those with an interest in politics, be it Irish, European, American or global. The choices are mine. I have read some, not all, but all are of i…

On todays episode, Polygrapher or Polygraphist Lisa Ribacoff-Mooney joins Franz Borghardt and Joshua Schiffer to talk everything in the world of Lie Detection. Right as the Alec Baldwin news drops we hit record,,, managed to pull through and work in a little ethics, being out of words and how do we pronounce names and job titles. a deep dive on how…

Mooney Goes Wild contributor Jim Wilson speaks to two men who have been monitoring the St. Colman falcons, Allan Farrell of BirdWatch Ireland’s Cork Branch and UCC graduate and BirdWatch Ireland raptor expert, Dr. Alan McCarthy.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Margaret joins us on the phone from her home in West Cork to tell us all about the White Swallow. Our panellists discuss the reasons behind abnormal feather colouration in birds and get to the bottom of whether or not these Swallows are albino or leucistic individuals.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Eric gives us a teaser of what to expect from his documentary on the White Prominent in Co. Kerry and sheds some light on how one of the most enduring mysteries in Irish natural history was finally solved, as well as the appeal to naturalists of moths as a group.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Derek is joined by Eric Dempsey, Niall Hatch, Jim wilson, Allen Farrell and Alan McCarthy. Topics up for discussion include the White Swallow, mystery of the missing Moth, birds regrowing missing feathers and the Peregrine Falcons.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Derek bumped into a gentleman called Ken in Dublin’s Herbert Park. He likes to feed the park’s Magpies, and recently noticed that one particularly aggressive individual had attacked one of his or her flock-mates, pulling out all of its tail feathers and wanted to know if these would grow back.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

Zarafa the Giraffe: In 1827, a new craze hit Europe, sparking a media and popular culture frenzy. Her name was Zarafa, and she was the first giraffe ever to set foot on French soil.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

On todays episode, the incredible Rich Schoenstein joins Josh Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to finally figure out what pizza is all about, life and the law in New York vs the south and how much are hurt feelings worth? we take a deep dive into the Donald Trump situation, the temperature on his case/Status and the lack of love in New York. We also co…

In this special one-hour Mooney Goes Wild documentary, we delve into the history of Dürer's Rhinoceros.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

On Todays Truth or Derek podcast, the Amazing Anne Bremner joins Franz Borghardt and eventually Joshua Schiffer to cover everything in her brilliant book "Justice in the age of judgement" as well as life in Seattle, writing books and trying to figure out if her building is on fire. We take a super deep dive into the Amanda Knox case, Sloppy Dna Col…

In this episode I look at how pleased Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are pleased by each securing 23% of the votes of those who showed up… but point out that this is not necessarily a sign of greater things to come. That said, Fianna Fáil should celebrate its cohort of new Cllrs. See column on which this podcast is based.…

We visit locations from the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare to the Westman Islands, off the southwestern coast of Iceland, to explore the beauty and astonishing adaptations of the Puffins, as well as to see how conservationists are trying to turn the tide so that these unique creatures can have a future.…

I look my elections checklist and see how the results stack up against it. I see the predictions I got right (a few) and the ones I got wrong... and why. I also comment on the current petulant row over newspaper polling. There will be another podcast soon, looking at the Fianna Fáil Local and European results in more detail.…

In this (short) episode I offer my checklist of what to watch out for as the ballot boxes are opened this week-end: 1. Watch the Limerick Mayoral Result 2. Compare party results with GE2020, not LE2019 3. The SF vote total is important, but don't allow FF or FG to use that to deflect from their results 4. See who emerges as the biggest party or fac…

On Todays episode, Legendary Lauren Conlin joins the great Joshua Schiffer and Fantastic Franz Borghardt to take a deep dive into the Alec Baldwin situation, low budgets, talking when you shouldn't and how cocaine doesn't mix with work, We also cover how dating is different for men and women, what is legal in Colorado and can Trump buy an election …

Kicking of out first Series of Summer Docs, we look into the world of the Cuckoo. Produced and Presented by Derek Mooney- first broadcasted, Aug 2018Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

There are no election predictions in this podcast as many voters have yet to decide - instead I focus on what to watch out for as we enter the last week of campaigning. I look at how party leaders will try to manage expectations, especially around seat losses and failed gains... but above all I stress that this is NOT a mid term election - the next…

on Todays episode, we are joined by Americas Newswoman the Great Susan Hendricks and the Incredible Joshua Schiffer to take the deepest dive yet into the last 6 years of the murders of Abby and Libby in Delphi. some of the theatrics, what exactly is a person of interest and is Richard Allen the guy??? we also discuss how true crime can be helpful, …

Michèle Browne speaks to Joseph Lynch, a guide at the National Botanic Gardens and organiser of Stories from the Gardens exhibition.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1