Mooney Goes Wild

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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.

  1. 9 hr ago

    Adult Woodpecker Feeding Young

    Mooney Goes Wild listener George captured remarkable footage of an adult great spotted woodpecker feeding its youngster in his Monaghan garden. The species has spread rapidly across Ireland in recent years. George joins Derek, Richard and Terry to discuss his fascinating wildlife encounter...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adult Woodpecker Feeding Young

  2. 9 hr ago

    Bill Oddie, RIP

    Tonight, we remember Bill Oddie by ending with The Funky Gibbon. From The Goodies to Springwatch, he inspired generations with his humour, love of birds and passion for conservation. Fittingly, the song was later re-released to support gibbon conservation - a perfect tribute to a remarkable broadcaster and naturalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bill Oddie, RIP

  3. 9 hr ago

    Chasing The Curlew's Call

    The Curlew is the star of a new bilingual graphic novel helping young people understand climate change and biodiversity loss. Chasing The Curlew's Call, created by UCC and Met Éireann, uses storytelling to inspire children to connect with nature. Writer Dr Rosa Rogers joins us to discuss the project...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chasing The Curlew's Call

  4. 9 hr ago

    Headstarting Chicks Helps Ireland's Curlew Numbers

    Ireland's curlew population has plummeted, but an ambitious conservation project is offering new hope. Twenty 'headstarted' chicks, hatched from eggs flown in from Yorkshire, were reared at Dublin Zoo before being released at Lough Corrib. Owen Murphy explains how the project is helping save this iconic bird...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Headstarting Chicks Helps Ireland's Curlew Numbers

  5. 9 hr ago

    Nature On One: Casement

    Next Bank Holiday Monday (3 Aug) at midday, Eric Dempsey presents Nature On One: Casement, exploring Roger Casement's often overlooked passion for the natural world. The programme visits the National Museum of Ireland's natural history collections, including his remarkable west African rhinoceros viper...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nature On One: Casement

  6. 9 hr ago

    The Sounds Of Clara Bog

    This week's curlew-themed programme continues at Clara Bog, Co. Offaly, where visitors can now enjoy a new audio soundwalk. Created by Music Generation Offaly, composer Fiona Linnane and local TY students, it blends wildlife sounds, poetry and music. Terry Flanagan explores the bog with Ger Ralph from Music Generation Offaly...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sounds Of Clara Bog

  7. 13 Jul

    Elvis The European Robin

    MGW listener Sean Geraty joins the programme with questions about "Elvis", the bald robin that's been visiting his garden. Why has Elvis lost his head feathers, and why did a parent bird single out one juvenile for aggression? Derek, Richard and Terry investigate the fascinating behaviour of this robin family...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Elvis The European Robin

  8. 13 Jul

    Nursing Homes Week - Connected With Nature

    Terry Flanagan visits Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas ahead of Nursing Homes Week 2026 (17–23 August). With this year's theme, "Connected With Nature", he meets residents and staff preparing a range of nature-inspired activities, and hears how nursing homes across Ireland can get involved...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nursing Homes Week - Connected With Nature
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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.

Information

  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ Radio 1
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Mooney Goes Wild

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