Wild crab apples are the tart little ancestors of thousands  of varieties of domesticated apples, often planted or seeded wild in hedges  near old farmsteads. This morning we explore this fruit, which is ripe in  September and sustains many bugs and beasts through the autumn months. 

<p>Wild crab apples are the tart little ancestors of thousands  of varieties of domesticated apples, often planted or seeded wild in hedges  near old farmsteads. This morning we explore this fruit, which is ripe in  September and sustains many bugs and beasts through the autumn months.&nbsp;</p>

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'. 

<p>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;</p>