Episodes

  • A Bed Of Lettuce? We Look At Foods That Can Make You Sleepy

    A Bed Of Lettuce? We Look At Foods That Can Make You Sleepy
    Mar 30 2026
    Our food choices can shape how well we sleep. Éanna highlights snacks that disrupt rest, like late-night cheese, and others that make us sleepy. Turkey and lettuce are rich in tryptophan, which helps form serotonin and melatonin, and carbs enhance the effect - hence the classic post-Christmas-sandwich snooze...
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    2 mins
  • Old Irish Goat Carries 3,000 Of Irish History

    Old Irish Goat Carries 3,000 Of Irish History
    Mar 30 2026
    New UCD–QUB research reveals the Old Irish Goat has a continuous Irish lineage dating back 3,000 years. Dr Kevin Daly joins the programme to discuss the study, the history of Ireland’s wild goats and the traits that made goats among the earliest animals domesticated by humans...
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    23 mins
  • Bidding Farewell To Our Brent Geese

    Bidding Farewell To Our Brent Geese
    Mar 30 2026
    Early spring is a busy transition for birdwatchers, with summer migrants arriving as winter visitors depart. Brent Geese, iconic in Dublin, are gathering in Ballyfermot’s Le Fanu Park to feed before flying to Arctic Canada. Terry Flanagan meets Eric Dempsey there to explore their habits and migration...
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    14 mins
  • On The Trail Of Cuskinny’s Kingfishers

    On The Trail Of Cuskinny’s Kingfishers
    Mar 30 2026
    Jim Wilson, Cork-based author, broadcaster and wildlife photographer, has captured striking Kingfisher images at Cuskinny Marsh, Co. Cork. On the programme he explains how careful planning, close observation and a dedicated hide made these stunning shots possible...
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    14 mins
  • 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
  • Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?

    Grey Squirrels In Ireland: How Did They Get Here?
    Mar 2 2026
    Grey Squirrels, introduced to Ireland in the early 1900s, are now widespread and have impacted the population of native Red Squirrels. They are long believed to descend from a dozen released in Longford in 1911. Our panel discusses whether later deliberate or accidental introductions also added to their numbers and genetics...
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    5 mins