Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
Latest episodes
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10 min
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 privac…
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16 min
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…
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8 min
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…
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19 min
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 informa…
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5 min
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.
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24 min
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.
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11 min
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 informat…
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3 min
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 informat…
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7 min
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 informatio…
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54 min
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 anim…
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12 min
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 informat…
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8 min
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.
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4 min
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.c…
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30 min
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.
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17 min
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.
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32 min
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.
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4 min
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.
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6 min
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 pri…
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18 min
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.
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16 min
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.