Mooney Goes Wild
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- Nov 3, 2026
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Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Episodes 100
Salmon's Epic Journey
Dr Ken Whelan joins us to discuss Atlantic salmon and the new TG4 series Snámh in Aghaidh Easa, following their epic migration...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Invasion Of The Harlequin Ladybirds
Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the ladybird invasion as Terry Flanagan investigates swarms appearing in Dublin homes...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Secret Life Of Limpets
Reporter Jim Wilson meets marine ecologist Dr Louise Firth to discover how limpets shape rocky shores and help maintain healthy coastal ecosystems...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forests And Climate Change
Fergal Mulloy from the Society of Irish Foresters explores how forests and timber can tackle climate change ahead of the Meeting the Climate Change Challenge conference this Friday...See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Fergal Mulloy from the Society of Irish Foresters explores how forests and timber can tackle climate change ahead of the Meeting the Climate Change Challenge conference this Friday...
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Have A Dream: Canal Discovery
Terry Flanagan meets listener Paul Corcoran, whose Royal Canal wildlife encounter led to a mystery involving a crab spider, a bee, some tiny flies and a possible first Irish record...See omnystudio.com/listener …
Show notes
Terry Flanagan meets listener Paul Corcoran, whose Royal Canal wildlife encounter led to a mystery involving a crab spider, a bee, some tiny flies and a possible first Irish record...
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hallowe'en Cobwebs: A Wildlife Hazard
Andrea Scott explains her concerns about how artificial Hallowe'en cobwebs can endanger birds, bats and insects, and wonders about wildlife-friendly alternatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Fright Than Delight?
Vet Andrew Byrne explains how to protect pets from Hallowe'en fireworks and keep hedgehogs and other wildlife safe around bonfires...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protecting Ireland's Hedgehogs
Zoologist Elaine O'Riordan discusses hedgehog conservation, the Irish Hedgehog Survey and how hedgerows help protect this much-loved mammal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rare Fan Mussel Found Off Kerry
Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the discovery of a living Fan Mussel near Valentia Island and why it matters for marine conservation...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Love, Rivalry And Roaring Stags
Damien Hannigan of the Irish Deer Commission explains the deer rut, stag rivalries and how motorists can stay safe...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayo Dark Sky Festival Turns 10
Festival Director Fiona Hopkins previews the 10th Mayo Dark Sky Festival, with stargazing, astronomy, wildlife and special guests...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wild Dublin: Nature In The City
Terry Flanagan meets photographer Gustavo Zoladz to discover Dublin’s hidden wildlife, from fox cubs and badgers to kingfishers...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mystery Underground Insects
Listener Denis Riordan shares footage of underground-nesting insects as Éanna Ní Lamhna and Richard Collins debate their identity...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mooney Goes Wild - Monday October 12th 2026
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.Tonight: red squirrels make a comeback thanks to pine martens; a Cork pub’s unexpected squirrel visitor; how animals heal themselves with Prof …
Show notes
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.Tonight: red squirrels make a comeback thanks to pine martens; a Cork pub’s unexpected squirrel visitor; how animals heal themselves with Prof. Jaap de Roode; Terry Flanagan’s new documentary on Painted Lady butterfly!
For more visit https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/mooney/2026/1012/1595016-mooney-goes-wild-monday-october-12th-2026/.
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Chapters (2)
Feeling Under The Weather? Ask An Insect!
Prof Jaap de Roode joins Derek and the panel to explore how insects and other animals use nature to treat illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nature On One: The Painted Lady
As he makes his new documentary, Terry Flanagan joins Derek to reveal the remarkable migration of the Painted Lady butterfly and Ireland’s bumper numbers in 2025...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nuts In The Snug: Red Squirrel In A Pub!
Rory Cobbe investigates how a red squirrel turned a Cork pub into an assault course and became an internet sensation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reds Rise Again: The Great Squirrel Comeback
Dr Colin Lawton reveals the latest 2026 survey results showing red squirrels recovering and pine martens spreading across Ireland...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saving A Spider In The Shower
Niall Hatch explains how spiders survive getting wet, and why House Spiders so often find themselves trapped in our baths...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where Did Bats First Take Flight?
Prof Emma Teeling reveals how new UCD research has traced the origins of bats to Europe 60–65 million years ago...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can You Be-Leaf It? TCD Herbarium Reopens After Refurb
Terry Flanagan & Éanna Ní Lamhna visit TCD’s Herbarium to meet curator Dr Peter Moonlight after its major refurbishment...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gull-ible Youngsters!
Derek kicks off tonight’s programme with a challenge for Niall: can he identify a mystery bird sound from a video that Derek shot with his phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barn Owl Nestboxes At Work
Terry Flanagan meets June Woodward in Co Clare to see her successful Barn Owl nestbox and its remarkable occupants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lapwings Thriving Once More On The Mullet Peninsula
Dave Suddaby explains how BirdWatch Ireland has helped Lapwings recover at Annagh Marsh on the Mullet Peninsula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Hard One To Swallow!
Catherine Ó Flathartaigh shares her remarkable footage of a rare white Swallow with Niall, who explains leucism and albinism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wildlife On Rising Time: Robins & Insects
Niall Hatch answers listeners’ questions about elusive summer Robins and why insects survive crashing into windows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stars In Their Eyes At Dunsink
Terry Flanagan learns night photography from Anthony Lynch at Dunsink Observatory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nairobi Flyways & World’s Birds
Niall Hatch reports on BirdLife’s State of the World’s Birds and the Nairobi Flyways Declaration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tiger Cubs In Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
Rory Cobbe meets Róisín FitzGerald, John Leahy & Aileen Tennant at Fota to learn more about their new Sumatran Tiger cubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saving Africa’s Penguins: SANCCOB
Thom Breathnach tells us about SANCCOB in Cape Town, and their efforts to save the Critically Endangered African Penguin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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