Mooney Goes Wild

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

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/

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 t

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 Ir

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 om

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 pri

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/listene

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

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 priv

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 privac

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 priv

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 visito

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

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 priv

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 info

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.