Mooney Goes Wild

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.

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 inform

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/list

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.

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.

A Hard One To Swallow!

Catherine Ó Flathartaigh shares her remarkable footage of a rare white Swallow with Niall, who explains leucism and albinism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

Saving Africa’s Penguins: SANCCOB

Thom Breathnach tells us about SANCCOB in Cape Town, and their efforts to save the Critically Endangered African Penguin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Wildlife On Rising Time: Robins & Insects

Niall Hatch answers listeners’ questions about elusive summer Robins and why insects survive crashing into windows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stars In Their Eyes At Dunsink

Terry Flanagan learns night photography from Anthony Lynch at Dunsink Observatory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.