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Mooney Goes Wild

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.RTÉ 2025 Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Dublin’s Rare Surviving Elms Offer New Hope Against Dutch Elm Disease

    Dublin’s Rare Surviving Elms Offer New Hope Against Dutch Elm Disease
    Mar 23 2026
    Trees are vital for biodiversity, yet many Irish species have declined, including the Wych Elm, devastated by Dutch elm disease. But four mature elms in Rathmines appear to have survived. Arboricultural Consultant Joe McConville is investigating whether their genetics could help restore elms across Ireland...
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    25 mins
  • Backyard Badgers And Flowerbed Foxes

    Backyard Badgers And Flowerbed Foxes
    Mar 23 2026
    Last August, we visited Martin in South Dublin, whose garden attracts nightly visits from local badgers and foxes—normally shy animals made bolder by his regular food offerings. In tonight’s programme, reporter Terry Flanagan returns to see how Martin and his nocturnal guests are getting on...
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    12 mins
  • Meet The Woodcock: The Wader That Doesn’t Wade

    Meet The Woodcock: The Wader That Doesn’t Wade
    Mar 23 2026
    The Woodcock is one of Ireland’s most elusive birds, its nocturnal habits and superb camouflage making it hard to study. Post-doctoral researcher James O’Neill of UCC has published new findings on its population and joins us to discuss how the species is faring and what can help it thrive - once even appearing on Ireland’s old 50p coin...
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    17 mins
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