The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve mollusc found in clean, fast-flowing rivers, and occasionally in lakes. It is a highly threatened animal, categorised as critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe. 
 Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right)

The freshwater pearl mussel is a bivalve mollusc found in clean, fast-flowing rivers, and occasionally in lakes. It is a highly threatened animal, categorised as critically endangered in Ireland and across Europe.&nbsp; &nbsp;Written and presented by Anja Murray. (Right)

Naturefile is a celebratory journey to the lesser-known realms of nature in Ireland with Anja Murray.  With surprising stories uncovered each week, about everything from lichens to trees, Swallows to Sea Eagles, starfish and turtles, there are elements of science, history and folklore.

Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

Evonne Ferguson will be up with the early birds to ease you into the weekend with her gentle blend of music from across the centuries, plus news, weather and 'NatureFile'. 

Evonne Ferguson will be up with the early birds to ease you into the weekend with her gentle blend of music from across the centuries, plus news, weather and 'NatureFile'.&nbsp;

Naturefile - Freshwater Mussels

Out in the shallows of the coastline, on the sandy seabed, seagrass grows.   Home to crabs, sea anemones and baby fish, seagrass meadows offer shelter for all forms of sea creatures, especially as stormy winter weather arrives. 

Out in the shallows of the coastline, on the sandy seabed, seagrass grows.&nbsp;&nbsp; Home to crabs,&nbsp;sea anemones and baby fish, seagrass meadows offer shelter for all forms of sea creatures, especially as stormy winter weather arrives.&nbsp;

Naturefile - Seagrass

Commonly found in mixed and ancient native woodlands near oak, birch, beech, and pine trees, thriving on damp, mossy, well-drained acid soils across various regions in Ireland, including southern, western, and eastern counties like Cork and Galway, 

Commonly found in mixed and ancient native woodlands near oak, birch, beech, and pine trees, thriving on damp, mossy, well-drained acid soils across various regions in Ireland, including southern, western, and eastern counties like Cork and Galway,&nbsp;

Naturefile - Chanterelle

Similar in size to a blackbird, the Fieldfare is a common and widespread winter visitor from October to March in Ireland.

Similar in size to a blackbird, the Fieldfare is a common and widespread winter visitor from October to March in Ireland.

Naturefile - Freshwater Mussels

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