Terry Flanagan visits Declan Murphy in Newcastle, Co Wicklow, to discover why 2026 has been a good year for Irish butterflies.

<p>Terry Flanagan visits Declan Murphy in Newcastle, Co Wicklow, to discover why 2026 has been a good year for Irish butterflies.</p>

Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms. Listen live every Monday at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Mooney Goes Wild

Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.

<p>Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.</p>

2026: A Good Year For Irish Butterflies

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Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.On tonight's show: discover Ireland’s hedgehogs and how to protect them; a possible first Irish record; why artificial cobwebs and fireworks put wildlife at risk; plus Ireland’s bats and a heartwarming cat-and-hedgehog friendship!

Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.<div>On tonight's show: discover Ireland’s hedgehogs and how to protect them; a possible first Irish record; why artificial cobwebs and fireworks put wildlife at risk; plus Ireland’s bats and a heartwarming cat-and-hedgehog friendship!</div>

Mooney Goes Wild - Monday October 26th 2026

Zoologist Elaine O'Riordan discusses hedgehog conservation, the Irish Hedgehog Survey and how hedgerows help protect this much-loved mammal...

<p>Zoologist Elaine O'Riordan discusses hedgehog conservation, the Irish Hedgehog Survey and how hedgerows help protect this much-loved mammal...</p>

Protecting Ireland's Hedgehogs

Vet Andrew Byrne explains how to protect pets from Hallowe'en fireworks and keep hedgehogs and other wildlife safe around bonfires...

<p>Vet Andrew Byrne explains how to protect pets from Hallowe'en fireworks and keep hedgehogs and other wildlife safe around bonfires...</p>

2026: A Good Year For Irish Butterflies

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