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. Wildlife Stories From Sweden

    12/22/2025

    Wildlife Stories From Sweden

    Derek, Richard, Niall and Eanna are joined by Sweden-based Irish journalist Philip O'Connor to chat about edible road salt, wild animals in traffic and the Great Moose Migration! For more, see rte.ie/mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  2. Batman and Robin!

    12/15/2025

    Batman and Robin!

    Most European bats eat insects, but one hunts birds. Researchers led by Aarhus University found the Greater Noctule catching small songbirds mid-air. Tagged bats revealed a three-minute chase of a night-flying robin, which was caught, dismembered and eaten. Niall Hatch explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  3. Green bus shelters in Ljubljana, Slovenia

    12/15/2025

    Green bus shelters in Ljubljana, Slovenia

    While filming in Ljubljana recently, Derek discovered a project boosting urban biodiversity: 56 bus shelters have been greened with native, drought-resistant plants. Led by the University of Ljubljana with city partners, the initiative supports insects and wildlife. Derek spoke to project lead Dr Blanka Ravnjak...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  4. Ten Thousand Years Deep: The Story of Ireland's Peatlands

    12/15/2025

    Ten Thousand Years Deep: The Story of Ireland's Peatlands

    Over 20 years ago, German nurse Carsten Krieger moved to Ireland and became captivated by bogs near his home. After decades researching and photographing peatlands, he wrote 'Ten Thousand Years Deep: The Story of Ireland’s Peatlands'. Michele Browne met him at Griston Bog, Co. Limerick...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. The Great Irish Fossil Hunt

    12/15/2025

    The Great Irish Fossil Hunt

    Ireland holds some of the world’s oldest and rarest animal fossils. Terry Flanagan and Prof. Maria McNamara explored fossils in Clonmel’s courthouse and told us about the Great Irish Fossil Hunt. Listeners responded, including Barbara Doyle, who found urban fossils in St Peter’s Church, Phibsborough, in Dublin...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  6. Weir-y seals!

    12/15/2025

    Weir-y seals!

    After a recent report of a grey seal in Dublin’s River Liffey, listener Barry McCarthy shared evidence of seals hauling themselves over the Islandbridge weir. He even filmed it with his kids. Éanna returns to discuss Barry’s observations and how well seals move on land...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  7. Nature Book Suggestions For Christmas

    12/08/2025

    Nature Book Suggestions For Christmas

    A book at Christmas is a moment of calm, so we're encouraging you (and your small ones!) to take a break from the screens, and relax into a book all about the natural world. We have asked our regular contributors to pick a book that they think might be of interest to you, or your nearest and dearest... For all details on books featured, see rte.ie/mooneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  8. A seal in the River Liffey?

    12/01/2025

    A seal in the River Liffey?

    Listeners Michael and Sinéad Judd were walking recently along Dublin’s River Liffey towards Chapelizod and were astonished to see what they believe to be a seal swimming in the water. Could it be a seal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 RTÉ Radio 1
  • Show Website
    Mooney Goes Wild

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