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    Derek Mooney is a radio and television presenter, as well as a radio producer.  He is the current executive producer across RTÉ Radio 1's nature and wildlife programming. 

    A female mallard

    Mammy duck and her ducklings get Garda escort to River Dodder

    The brown female mallard brought her brood of chatty ducklings on a water to the River Dodder in Ballsbridge today, with a Garda making sure they all crossed the street safely.

    Living • 21 Apr 20
    A note from Derek Mooney addressing this year's International Dawn Chorus.

    Mooney addresses this year's International Dawn Chorus

    A note from Derek Mooney addressing this year's International Dawn Chorus.

    living • 06 Apr 20
    At 6:30pm on Monday the 30th of December, RTÉ One will broadcast Back from the Brink, a unique pan-European natural history event.

    Mooney says we all "play a role" in saving endangered species

    At 6:30pm on Monday the 30th of December, RTÉ One will broadcast Back from the Brink, a unique pan-European natural history event.

    Nature • 16 Dec 19
    Dawn Chorus

    Everything you need to know about the 2019 Dawn Chorus

    The countdown is on!

    Nature • 04 May 19
    Dawn Chorus

    What is the Dawn Chorus? Derek Mooney explains.

    The dawn chorus is one of the most magical experiences in nature: a multitude of birds of many different species all singing together in harmony as morning breaks and light begins to fill the skies.

    Dawn Chorus • 04 May 18

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