We woke before sunrise in Killarney National Park to experience the dawn chorus — nature’s incredible morning concert. Joined by ecologist Irene Sullivan, we discover why birds sing at dawn, how birds help biodiversity, and what birdsong can tell us about the health of our environment

We woke before sunrise in Killarney National Park to experience the dawn chorus — nature’s incredible morning concert. Joined by ecologist Irene Sullivan, we discover why birds sing at dawn, how birds help biodiversity, and what birdsong can tell us about the health of our environment

Ecolution is the podcast for kids who want to make a difference in the fight against Climate Change. Evie Kenny, a 14 year old Climate activist, takes a trip into the cloudy waters of our changing planet. For children aged 10+. Bronze award in the Climate category in the Irish Podcast Awards 2022. Part of the award-winning catalogue of junior podcasts for kids from RTÉ.

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Ep 103 - The Dawn Chorus Concert

Whilst many of us travel over the Liffey regularly, how often have you considered the life the river itself holds? Today we investigate the magic of the Liffey on a Currach. And connect through time with a man who grew up on its waters in the 60s and a family who now live on its banks at Islandbridge. 

Whilst many of us travel over the Liffey regularly, how often have you considered the life the river itself holds? Today we investigate the magic of the Liffey on a Currach. And connect through time with a man who grew up on its waters in the 60s and a family who now live on its banks at Islandbridge.

Ep 109 – Liffey Magic 

In this episode of Ecolution we discuss why now is the perfect time for us to truly act on decarbonisation. We speak with Garry Walsh of Oxfam on the impacts felt on the ground and visit the Eco Unesco YEA’s to hear solutions being put forward by the students of Ireland. Plus, Dublin Bus on going electric. 

In this episode of Ecolution we discuss why now is the perfect time for us to truly act on decarbonisation. We speak with Garry Walsh of Oxfam on the impacts felt on the ground and visit the Eco Unesco YEA’s to hear solutions being put forward by the students of Ireland. Plus, Dublin Bus on going electric.

Ep 108 – Carbon, and on and on.... 

From kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney to discovering hidden adventures closer to home, Max and Sonny explore why spending time outdoors matters. Featuring outdoor photographer and videographer Tadhg O'Brien and Irish Adventures founder Noel O'Leary, this episode looks at how nature can boost our wellbeing and inspire us to protect the places we love.

From kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney to discovering hidden adventures closer to home, Max and Sonny explore why spending time outdoors matters. Featuring outdoor photographer and videographer Tadhg O'Brien and Irish Adventures founder Noel O'Leary, this episode looks at how nature can boost our wellbeing and inspire us to protect the places we love.

Ep 103 - The Dawn Chorus Concert

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