Τα καλύτερα Mooney podcast (2025)

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Winter Birds Special 54:44

3d ago54:44

54:44

Earlier today, we broadcast a special live programme on Radio One and on the RTÉ News Channel (09.00 - 11.00) and our focus was two of Ireland's most fascinating groups of birds: waders and garden birds.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Paradox is something you live with... 18:43

14d ago18:43

18:43

In this penultimate episode of 2024 I look at 3 recent domestic developments: the first day of the new Dáil, Israel closing its Irish embassy and the Soc Dem ex TD saga and suggest that each has an element of the paradoxical about it... and that paradoxes are (to cite Sr Gertrude via Muriel Spark) is something we must live with.…

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Death’s-head Hawk-moth 14:09

17d ago14:09

14:09

Recently, Jesmond Harding from Butterfly Conservation Ireland was in-studio and brought a surprise guest...the (extremely large) pupal stage of the Death’s-head Hawk-moth. This extremely striking creature is not a common insect in Ireland.Terry Flanagan went to see this incredible creature before it was released into the wild.…

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Nightjars confirmed to be breeding in the south-east of Ireland 1:54

17d ago1:54

1:54

The mysterious Nightjar is one of Ireland’s most elusive birds. With only sporadic records of breeding over recent decades, the general consensus was that we had effectively lost Nightjars from Ireland. However, a new survey coordinated by BirdWatch Ireland has confirmed that this species still survives in the southeast of the country.…

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Congratulations, Dr. Éanna Ní Lamhna! 11:24

17d ago11:24

11:24

All of us here in the Mooney Goes Wild team would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed colleague and friend Éanna Ní Lamhna, who last month was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science by the University of Galway.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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The Keeper of the Bees: Bees and Beekeeping in Irish Folklore 14:20

17d ago14:20

14:20

In her wonderful new book The Keeper of the Bees: Bees and Beekeeping in Irish Folklore, beekeeper’s daughter and a student of folklore Eimear Chaomhánach weaves folktales about bees with her memories of growing up in a beekeeping household, collecting swarms with her father and learning how to harvest honey.…

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On Land and Water: the superb new book from wildlife photographer Sheena Jolley 11:29

17d ago11:29

11:29

A recently published book that really caught our eyes is On Land and Water by acclaimed wildlife photographer Sheena Jolley. This superb book differs from most of the other nature photography books on the market, in that it incorporates the poetry of the late D.J. O’Sullivan alongside Sheena’s photographs.…

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America 8:03

24d ago8:03

8:03

Up next, we have the recommendation of Niall Hatch, which, as you might expect, is a book about birds. It’s not a run-of-the-mill bird book, however, rather a tongue-in-cheek look by Matt Kracht at the ways in which our feathered friends can frustrate and irritate even the most dedicated of birdwatchers.…

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The Most Perfect: Thing Inside (and Outside) a Bird’s Egg 7:13

24d ago7:13

7:13

Staying with the avian theme, the Christmas recommendation of Richard Collins is a book about one of the most impressive and captivating aspects of ornithology. Written by Tim Birkhead, it is the perfect one-stop-shop for everything you have ever wanted to know about avian reproduction.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Lichens of Ireland and Great Britain: a visual guide to their identification 8:22

24d ago8:22

8:22

Lichens expert Paul Whelan has been working on his latest book for the past four years and it is Terry Flanagan's Christmas recommendation this year. For tonight’s programme, Terry travelled to Midleton, Co. Cork to meet Paul, to observe some of the local varieties of lichen and, of course, to chat about his book.…

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Drawn to Nature: Encounters with Irish Wildlife 9:03

24d ago9:03

9:03

Last, but by no means least, we bring you Derek's Christmas pick. A great many listeners will have grown up inspired about wildlife by legendary artist, author and broadcaster Don Conroy. His latest book is a timely reminder of the simple wonders of Ireland’s natural environment, with exquisite illustrations and thoughtful words.…

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Meetings with Moths: Discovering their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives 10:18

24d ago10:18

10:18

Next we have the selection of Eric Dempsey, who, in addition to his passion for birds is also a great fan of moths. It’s very fitting, therefore, that his choice of book this Christmas is Meetings with Moths: Discovering their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives by Katty Baird. In it, Katty roams Scotland seeking out, documenting and observing moths.…

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Christmas gift special: focus on books about nature 53:42

24d ago53:42

53:42

Every Christmas, the team here at Mooney Goes Wild likes to bring you some of our recommendations for wildlife-themed gifts for your nearest and dearest. This year, we have chosen to focus on natural history books, with Derek and panel each focusing on their own preferred title and interviewing the authors.…

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Ireland’s Generous Nature: The Past and Present Uses of Wild Plants in Ireland 10:04

24d ago10:04

10:04

First up this evening is Éanna Ní Lamhna, who has chosen a wonderful book by Irish botanist and environmentalist Peter Wyse Jackson. It is the first ever comprehensive account of the historical and present-day uses of wild plant species in Ireland.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Does FG know what parity of esteem means? 7:13

30d ago7:13

7:13

As the two main parties prepare for coalition talks, I offer Fianna Fáil some thoughts on how that government should be structured: Rotating Taoiseach 3 years FF + 2 years FG 15 Cabinet places split 8 to 7 FF to retain Finance (merged with D/Per) for 5 years FF takes Justice F/T Defence Minister

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Day One of the Count... first thoughts 9:35

1M ago9:35

9:35

This is not so much a podcast, but just a rebroadcast of my comments on Times Radio (UK) from early this morning. Though based on the Exit poll which may have understated FF and overstated SF, the broad points remain correct. It has been my view from the start of the campaign that voters did not feel there was a viable alternative on offer... and t…

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Magpies nesting in November? 12:47

1M ago12:47

12:47

We recently received an email from one of our loyal listeners, Conor Cunnane. Conor, who lives in Co. Kildare, noticed that Magpies are nesting in his garden. It's unusual for these birds to build their nests so early so we sent Terry Flanagan there to find out more.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Parakeets in Rome 5:54

1M ago5:54

5:54

Niall was recently in Rome and met up with our former RTÉ colleague Colm Flynn, who is now Vatican Correspondent for EWTN. While strolling around Vatican City, their walk was interrupted by the noisy calls of parakeets.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct 3:34

1M ago3:34

3:34

In a very sad development, a once-abundant species has formally been declared extinct. A highly migratory member of the wader family, the Slender-billed Curlew was a close relative of the Eurasian Curlew that we know and love here in Ireland. The last confirmed sighting was of a single individual at Merja Zerga, Morocco in 1995.…

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On the search for Cottonweed, one of Ireland’s most critically endangered plants 20:11

1M ago20:11

20:11

Back in October, our former researcher Michele Browne took a trip south to Our Lady’s Island in Co. Wexford, where she met up with some of the people who have been instrumental in saving one of Ireland’s most critically endangered plant species, the diminutive Cottonweed.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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BirdWatch Ireland’s Irish Garden Bird Survey starts today 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

Of all of the ornithological surveys carried out by conservation charity BirdWatch Ireland, its annual Irish Garden Bird Survey is far and away the most popular. Monday 25th November marks the start of the survey’s 36th consecutive season, which will run until the end of February 2025.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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Looking forward to Pope Leo’s Elephant 4:15

1M ago4:15

4:15

Niall has primarily been in Rome to record segments for a special documentary called 'Pope Leo's Elephant', which will be broadcast this coming Christmas Day. It tells the story of an extraordinary diplomatic gift - a magnificent Asian Elephant named Hanno - that was sent to Pope Leo X by King Manuel I of Portugal in 1514.…

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A race between SF and FF for first place? 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

After two polls showing Fine Gael in a steady decline has the three horse race become a two horse one with Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin competing fiercely for first place? I discuss this with former Sinn Féin MLA for Lagan Valley, Paul Butler, and get his perspective on the final few days.

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Harris's Gordon Brown moment... only worse! 11:16

1M ago11:16

11:16

Even before the Kanturk fiasco it looked like Fine Gael's highly personalised campaign, built around its leader was in trouble. Harris has just had his Gordon Brown 2010 moment... only this one is much, much worse. Can FG slide back even further? Is it now at risk of coming 3rd?

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From a 2.5 party polity to a 2.5 party govt 21:56

1M ago21:56

21:56

With just one week to go, I chat with Dr David McCann of the University of Ulster about government formation once the election is over. He suggests that 2.5 / 3 party governments will be the norm from here onwards. I suggest that Sinn Féin should be driving a wedge between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rather than pushing the FFG line.…

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More Independent TDs... but with a lot less influence 24:21

1M ago24:21

24:21

With 8 days to geo I chat with old friend and self confessed "liberal hardline centrist" Jason O'Mahony about how he thins the election campaign has gone, so far. We discuss the part that independents may play in government formation and conclude that (counter intuitively) more independents will mean less influence.…

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We've plenty of opposition... but no alternative govt 17:49

1M ago17:49

17:49

With 10 days to go to polling day... I look at last night's RTÉ Upfront 10 podium leaders debate and conclude... there is no shortage of opposition parties... what we don't have is any alternative government.

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The Extraordinary Tale of the White Prominent 54:35

2M ago54:35

54:35

Tonight’s programme is a repeat of Eric Dempsey’s fantastic Nature on One documentary all about his quest to track down one of Ireland’s rarest insects, the White Prominent moth.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1

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GE2024... 12 Days to Go 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

Just under two weeks to go and any polling shifts are well within the margins of error. The fact that voters may not have switched on to the campaign is a not a permission slip for parties to forget the lessons of the global crash and indulge in auction politics.

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GE2024 - A tour of the 5 Cork constituencies 23:31

2M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode I am joined by Stephen Spillane of the Green party. He is a long serving political activist who knows and well understands the Cork political scene. We do a tour of the 5 Cork constituencies and Stephen offers his insights on what to watch out for, in each. Check out his Cork GE2024 blog…

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