Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the discovery of a living Fan Mussel near Valentia Island and why it matters for marine conservation...

<p>Éanna Ní Lamhna explains the discovery of a living Fan Mussel near Valentia Island and why it matters for marine conservation...</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>

Rare Fan Mussel Found Off Kerry

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


Tonight on Mooney Goes Wild: stags and deer rutting season; a rare Fan Mussel discovery off Kerry; Terry Flanagan chats about Dublin’s hidden urban wildlife with photographer Gustavo Zoladz; Mayo's Dark Sky Festival turns 10; plus mystery insects underground!

Derek Mooney and guests explore the natural world in all its forms.<div><br></div><div><p>Tonight on Mooney Goes Wild: stags and deer rutting season; a rare Fan Mussel discovery off Kerry; Terry Flanagan chats about Dublin’s hidden urban wildlife with photographer Gustavo Zoladz; Mayo's Dark Sky Festival turns 10; plus mystery insects underground!</p></div>

Mooney Goes Wild - Monday October 19th 2026

Listener Denis Riordan shares footage of underground-nesting insects as Éanna Ní Lamhna and Richard Collins debate their identity...

<p>Listener Denis Riordan shares footage of underground-nesting insects as Éanna Ní Lamhna and Richard Collins debate their identity...</p>

Mystery Underground Insects

Terry Flanagan meets photographer Gustavo Zoladz to discover Dublin’s hidden wildlife, from fox cubs and badgers to kingfishers...

<p>Terry Flanagan meets photographer Gustavo Zoladz to discover Dublin’s hidden wildlife, from fox cubs and badgers to kingfishers...</p>

Rare Fan Mussel Found Off Kerry

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