Best Derek Mooney Podcasts (2025)

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The Stones of Landane, Catherine Cavendish on Gothic Horror 24:06

4d ago24:06

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S7 E4: Catherine Cavendish Reading “The Stones of Landane” Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Thank you for listening in. I am your host, Rebecca Budd, and I look forward to sharing this moment with you. Bookstores, libraries, and coffee shops are great places for book readings. There is something extraordinary about hearing the voice of an author r…

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Bowling for shamrock in a Trump White House 13:14

5d ago13:14

13:14

In this podcast episode I discuss Taoiseach Micheál Martin's upcoming White House visit, addressing potential challenges such as US demands for Apple's tax money and pressure to buy American military equipment. I don't offer advice, as it is not needed. An Taoiseach, and his diplomatic team, know how to deploy diplomatic caution and avoid public co…

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Name That Tune! 5:20

8d ago5:20

5:20

It’s still very early in the season, but have you noticed that birdsong is becoming more and more noticeable with each passing morning? Derek recorded one such avian performer in his garden last week: a male Song Thrush. Derek and Niall discuss it and bird song in general.By RTÉ Radio 1

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World-class murmurations at Lough Ennell 12:35

8d ago12:35

12:35

The Starling murmuration is the name given to the phenomenon which sees hundreds of thousands of these small birds dancing through the air in winter and early spring. Terry Flanagan went to Lough Ennell in Co. Westmeath to meet James Crosbie and witness one.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Frolicking French Flamingos 7:27

8d ago7:27

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While Niall was in France recently, he visited The Camargue, a spectacular and vast wetland renowned as a true haven for biodiversity. It is home to a great many bird species, of all shapes and sizes, but undoubtedly the most celebrated and sought-after is the unmistakeable Greater Flamingo.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Sustainable Futures Forum at University College Cork 27:49

8d ago27:49

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On 25th February, University College Cork hosted its second Sustainable Futures Forum. A panel discussion entitled 'Towards A Nature Positive Future' featured our own Éanna and Niall alongside Seán Ronayne with John O'Halloran as moderator. Here is the conversation.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Dáil speaking row... and FG's Harris dilemma 20:47

13d ago20:47

20:47

In this episode I critique both the government and opposition tactics in the Dáil speaking row, with each arguing that they should be able to play all across the pitch with the other side confined to their own half. Meanwhile Fine Gael's leadership issues is impacting government stability and messaging. So if FG TDs plan to dump Harris (and I think…

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Humpback Whale bites off more than it can chew 14:46

15d ago14:46

14:46

In a recent viral video, a Chilean kayaker called Adrián Simancas had an encounter with a Humpback Whale which could certainly be described as up close and personal! On tonight’s programme, Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, is your guide to the remarbable Humpback Whale.…

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Hazel Dormouse in Co. Kildare 4:00

15d ago4:00

4:00

A listener from Co. Kildare sent us a photo of a very small mammal that she discovered fast asleep in Co. Kildare. We showed it to Éanna, who immediately recognised it as a Hazel Dormouse which is not native to Ireland.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Calling all farmers: the Breeding Waders EIP needs you! 24:20

15d ago24:20

24:20

Amongst Ireland’s breeding birds, it is members of the wader family that are in the most severe trouble. The Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership (EIP) has been established to try to save these struggling birds and its Project Manager, Owen Murphy, speaks to the show.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Marsh Fritillary butterfly 10:19

15d ago10:19

10:19

Just one species of insect has specifically been afforded protection under Irish law: the Marsh Fritillary butterfly. Every year, volunteers from the Irish Peatland Conservation Council conduct surveys of wet grassland areas to monitor the species. Terry Flanagan met Nuala Madigan from the group.By RTÉ Radio 1

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La Fête du Mimosa 5:26

22d ago5:26

5:26

This week, Niall happens to be speaking to us from Mandelieu-La Napoule in the Côte d'Azur. It's known as the Mimosa Capital of France...that's the tree rather than the cocktail! Native to southern Australia, the Mimosa is known to botanists as Acacia dealbata, a fast-growing evergreen tree which thrives in dry, sunny climes.…

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Knock, knock. Who’s there? The Green Woodpecker! 10:13

22d ago10:13

10:13

One of the most prominent birds at this time of year in the south of France, both visually and aurally, is the Green Woodpecker. The species is common and widespread across most of Europe, but absent from Ireland.By RTÉ Radio 1

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If it doesn’t walk like a duck and it doesn’t talk like a duck . . . it may still be a duck! 15:24

22d ago15:24

15:24

One of Ireland’s scarcest and most elusive breeding birds, the Goosander is not your typical duck. As far as we know, Ireland’s Goosanders breed only in the uplands of Co. Wicklow. Eager to see his first ever Goosander, Terry Flanagan went to a secluded Wicklow lake and met local naturalist, author and bird-expert Declan Murphy.…

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Pesticides in pet fur pose problems for nesting birds 13:53

22d ago13:53

13:53

Owners of cats or dogs will know that they shed lots of fur. While many deliberately leave this fur in gardens for birds, it may be doing harm. A team of researchers from the University of Sussex has discovered that chemicals used for the treatment of pet fleas and ticks can kill the chicks of songbirds. Dr. Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu joins us.…

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Wearing your art on your sleeve: the ink-redible world of animal tattoos 8:11

22d ago8:11

8:11

Once considered something of a niche interest, a recent survey revealed that 35% of people in Ireland have at least one tattoo. On last week’s programme, we discussed one particularly famous animal-themed tattoo design, the Swallow. To continue this theme, on tonight’s programme we take a look at some other animal and plant-themed tattoos.…

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My Defence I told you so!! 19:25

23d ago19:25

19:25

In this "Mooney on Politics" podcast, I reflect on Ireland's planned defence investments, saying "I told you so!" I again critique past neglect while acknowledging the signs of progress... but above all I stress the need to boost defence capacity, irrespective of neutrality debates.

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Dr. Derek Bryce on Responsible Travel, Supporting Communities and Sustainability 20:03

29d ago20:03

20:03

Season 7 Episode 3: Dr. Derek Bryce on Responsible Travel, Supporting Communities and Sustainability Travel has grown exponentially to the point that some tourist destinations are implementing measures to manage over-tourism and protect their local communities and natural resources. This approach aims to balance the economic benefits of tourism wit…

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Proud as a Peacock: looking at mating displays in the animal kingdom 12:19

29d ago12:19

12:19

On a recent visit to Portugal, Derek spotted a Peacock – or a male Indian Peafowl, to give him his formal title – strutting his stuff in front of a distinctly underwhelmed group of females. While synonomous with peacocks, many other members of the animal kingdom have similar rituals of display and wooing.…

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Humpback Whale makes a journey spanning three oceans 14:45

29d ago14:45

14:45

A recent study revealed that a male Humpback Whale travelled a record-breaking distance, spanning three oceans, in order to find a mate, raising the alarm about how climate change may be affecting the migratory behaviour of these massive denizens of the deep.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Ceramic Swallows in Lisbon 10:11

29d ago10:11

10:11

On his recent trip to Portugal, Derek noticed a striking ornithological motif while walking the streets and browsing the shops of Lisbon: lots and lots of ornate ceramic Swallows.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Here Comes the Sun! 3:50

29d ago3:50

3:50

In 1969, George Harrison composed one of the The Beatles' most popular and enduring songs, in celebration of the arrival of spring and the promise of better days to come. As Éanna informs us, it may have “been a long, cold, lonely winter”, but the good news is that the season of spring officially sprung in Ireland on February 1st.…

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Celebrating Snowdrop Month 10:11

29d ago10:11

10:11

February is often referred to as “Snowdrop Month”, as it is the time of year when these delightful flowers burst forth from the soil marking the arrival of spring. Terry Flanagan went to visit Burtown House in Co. Kildare, a Quaker House whose gardens come alive with snowdrops and other flowers each spring.…

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The Red Fox 54:58

1M ago54:58

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This is a repeat of today's Nature on One documentary. In it, biologist Terry Flanagan delves into the fascinating world of the red fox. Known for its adaptability and intelligence, it plays a vital role in the ecosystem and offers insight into the delicate balance of nature.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Eggs 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

We Irish love eggs, consuming hundreds of millions of them each year... but have you ever stopped to wonder what exactly a bird's egg is?By RTÉ Radio 1

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Celebrating Robert Burns with Address to A Haggis 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

S7 E2: Celebrating Robert Burns with Address to A Haggis In January, Tea Toast & Trivia celebrates the great Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and celebrated worldwide, Burns is best known for his poetry written in the Scots language, with works such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “Address to a Haggis,…

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Dürer's Rhinoceros 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

In this repeat of a special one-hour Mooney Goes Wild documentary, we delve into the history of Dürer's Rhinoceros.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Colum Eastwood, planning for Irish Unity 16:31

2M ago16:31

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In this episode I chat with Colum Eastwood MP, about the work his New Ireland Commission is doing to drive planning for a new and united Ireland. We delve into the Commission's strategies for engaging with diverse communities, its approach to creating a more prosperous society for all. Colum mentions (in passing) he is currently writing a book... o…

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The Disputed Toll 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

In 1872, Maharajah, an Indian elephant, and his keeper, Lorenzo The Lion Tamer Laurence, walked for ten days from Edinburgh to Manchester. In this Nature on One documentary, zoologist Dr. Richard Collins tells the delightful story of Maharajah’s journey. Image courtesy of Manchester Art Gallery.By RTÉ Radio 1

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