Mooney Goes Wild
Rare Fan Mussel Found Off Kerry
Oct 19, 20265 min
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 information.
About this Podcast:
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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What is Mooney Goes Wild about?
Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
What has Mooney Goes Wild covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rare Fan Mussel Found Off Kerry" (19 October 2026, 5 minutes), "Love, Rivalry And Roaring Stags" (19 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Mayo Dark Sky Festival Turns 10" (19 October 2026, 11 minutes).
How often does Mooney Goes Wild publish?
Mooney Goes Wild publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Mooney Goes Wild?
Booking probability for Mooney Goes Wild is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mooney Goes Wild requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mooney Goes Wild's contact route on record: verified email.
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Love, Rivalry And Roaring Stags
Oct 19, 202624 minDamien 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.
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Mayo Dark Sky Festival Turns 10
Oct 19, 202611 minFestival Director Fiona Hopkins previews the 10th Mayo Dark Sky Festival, with stargazing, astronomy, wildlife and special guests... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wild Dublin: Nature In The City
Oct 19, 20267 minTerry Flanagan meets photographer Gustavo Zoladz to discover Dublin’s hidden wildlife, from fox cubs and badgers to kingfishers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mystery Underground Insects
Oct 19, 20263 minListener Denis Riordan shares footage of underground-nesting insects as Éanna Ní Lamhna and Richard Collins debate their identity... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mooney Goes Wild - Monday October 12th 2026
Oct 12, 202654 minDerek 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 visitor; how animals heal themselves with Prof. Jaap de...
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Reds Rise Again: The Great Squirrel Comeback
Oct 12, 202612 minDr Colin Lawton reveals the latest 2026 survey results showing red squirrels recovering and pine martens spreading across Ireland... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nuts In The Snug: Red Squirrel In A Pub!
Oct 12, 20268 minRory 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.
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Nature On One: The Painted Lady
Oct 12, 20264 minAs 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feeling Under The Weather? Ask An Insect!
Oct 12, 202630 minProf 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.
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Can You Be-Leaf It? TCD Herbarium Reopens After Refurb
Oct 5, 202617 minTerry Flanagan & Éanna Ní Lamhna visit TCD’s Herbarium to meet curator Dr Peter Moonlight after its major refurbishment... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where Did Bats First Take Flight?
Oct 5, 202632 minProf 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.
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Saving A Spider In The Shower
Oct 5, 20264 minNiall 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 information.
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Gull-ible Youngsters!
Sep 28, 20266 minDerek 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/listener for privacy information.
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Barn Owl Nestboxes At Work
Sep 28, 202618 minTerry 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.
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Lapwings Thriving Once More On The Mullet Peninsula
Sep 28, 202616 minDave Suddaby explains how BirdWatch Ireland has helped Lapwings recover at Annagh Marsh on the Mullet Peninsula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Hard One To Swallow!
Sep 28, 202614 minCatherine Ó Flathartaigh shares her remarkable footage of a rare white Swallow with Niall, who explains leucism and albinism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nairobi Flyways & World’s Birds
Sep 21, 20265 minNiall Hatch reports on BirdLife’s State of the World’s Birds and the Nairobi Flyways Declaration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wildlife On Rising Time: Robins & Insects
Sep 21, 20263 minNiall Hatch answers listeners’ questions about elusive summer Robins and why insects survive crashing into windows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stars In Their Eyes At Dunsink
Sep 21, 202613 minTerry Flanagan learns night photography from Anthony Lynch at Dunsink Observatory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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