Mooney Friday 1 November 2013
Dawn Chorus 2018
This year's Dawn Chorus programme will take place on Sunday, May 6th 2018, and will be broadcast from across Europe and beyond between midnight and 7am! For more information, click here.
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Caring For Wild Animals
Please note that many species of mammals, birds, invertebrates etc... are protected under law and that, even with the best of intentions, only someone holding a relevant licence from the National Parks & Wildlife Service should attempt the care of these animals. For full details, please click here to read the NPWS Checklist of protected & rare species in Ireland. If you are concerned about a wild animal, please contact your local wildlife ranger - click here for details.
Events & Listings
Nature LIVE
On Sunday May 6th, 2018, RTÉ's Wild Island season goes international as Derek Mooney hosts one of the most ambitious LIVE natural history programmes ever undertaken. Broadcasting live from six countries across Europe, Nature LIVE will showcase some of the continents most extraordinary wildlife, from Polar Bears in the Norwegian Arctic to Flamingoes in southern Spain to Basking Sharks off the west of Ireland. This one-hour special will be anchored by RTÉ presenter Derek Mooney from the banks of Dublin’s River Liffey, with wildlife film-maker Colin Stafford-Johnson on the Blasket Islands.
Viewers can take part by sharing their own pictures and videos of nature and wildlife using #naturelive from wherever they live in Europe.
JOIN US
We have a limited number of audience tickets for this live event. Apply for tickets by email to natureliveaudience@rte.ie
Location: Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin
Date: Sunday 6th May 2018
Time: 16.30 - 18.00
*Gates close at 16.45!
Please note that this is an unseated event and outdoors so you will need to wear appropriate clothing for the Irish weather. We need the following information: The number of tickets you are applying for. Your name, surname, age contact phone number and address. The names, surnames and ages of your guests.
*Unfortunately we cannot accommodate for Children under 12yrs. All minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian
Tickets are limited so first come first served!
Mooney
Derek Mooney with his unique mix of conversation, information, advice and entertainment
Sparrowhawk
Hawk Moths
Mooney Goes Wild
The deaths head Hawk moth is best known for its appearance in the movie "Silence of the Lambs", but what is it doing in Druid's Glen golf club, in Wicklow?
We hear how the Mediterranean gull is becoming more familiar in Irish waters, and what this tells us about climate change and the Irish coast.
And, celebrating his lifetime achievement award from the Prix Europa, Mooney Goes Wild welcomes the legendary Sir David Attenborough.
Sunday World Compeition
Aaron drew this Poster for us, isn't it great.
Mooney Tunes 9
On Monday 16th of December Mooney Tunes will take place once again in the Bord Gais Energy Theathre - tickets will go on sale on next Monday, 4th of November.
Stayed tuned to The Mooney Show for more information.
http://bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/
Hedgerows: It is an offence to 'cut, grub, burn or otherwise destroy hedgerows on uncultivated land during the nesting season from 1 March to 31 August, subject to certain exceptions'. For more information, click here.
To contact your local wildlife ranger, click here for contact details. To read the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000, click here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please DO NOT send any live, dead or skeletal remains of any creature whatsoever to Mooney Goes Wild.
If you find an injured animal or bird, please contact the National Parks & Wildlife Service on 1890 20 20 21, or BirdWatch Ireland, on 01 281-9878, or visit www.irishwildlifematters.ie
Mooney Goes Wild
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mooney@rte.ie
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Presenter: Derek Mooney