Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

• Episode 152

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re bringing you updates from the global climate stage, corporate sustainability insights and a new grassroots initiative in the midlands. Caroline O’Doherty, Climate and Science Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins us from Brazil with the latest developments from COP30. We discuss the key issues being negotiated, Ireland’s role in the talks, and the possibility of an Irish COP being hosted in the future. Caroline Hoffman of The Cube and Amanda Glancy of Siro join me to talk about their recent sustainability report. We explore how collaboration between business and innovation hubs is driving climate action, and what their findings mean for the future of sustainable enterprise in Ireland. And there’s news from the Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group, who are launching a new Climate Café in Clara. We take a look at how this community-led initiative aims to create space for conversation, connection and climate awareness. If you’d like to suggest a topic or guest for a future episode, you can get in touch with me at [email protected]. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability, innovation and community action across Ireland.

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• Episode 151

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re exploring the powerful links between health, transport and nature-friendly farming. Dr Caoimhe Clarke of the Climate and Health Alliance and Irish Doctors for the Environment joins me to discuss their new report, Active Travel: The Magic Pill. We talk about the wide-reaching health benefits of walking, cycling and reducing our reliance on cars—and why active travel should be seen as essential public health policy, not just a transport option. Margaret Edgill of Mount Briscoe Farm also joins me to talk about her work as a regenerative farmer and her recent recognition as a Farming for Nature Ambassador. We discuss how nature orientated farming supports biodiversity, builds resilience and reconnects communities with the land. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or catch the podcast anytime on your preferred platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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• Episode 150

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we examine the environmental commitments shaping both national and local conversations in Ireland. Dr. Cara Augustenborg Augustenborg joins me to assess the climate change promises from both Presidential candidates; Catherine Connolly (Independent) and Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael), ahead of Friday’s vote. We look at how their campaigns are addressing the climate crisis and what this could mean for Ireland’s environmental future. Dr Hugh Feeley of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland walks us through the agency’s latest findings on water quality. From agricultural pressures to urban waste, we discuss what the data tells us about the state of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters. And Professor Yvonne Buckley of the Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland issues a stark warning on Ireland’s biodiversity loss. We explore what’s at risk and why urgent action is needed to halt further decline. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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• Episode 149

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re examining how national policy, community safety and business leadership intersect with sustainability. Niall Conroy of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council joins me to reflect on Budget 2026 and what it does—or doesn’t—deliver in terms of environmental investment. We discuss where the funding is going, what’s missing, and how it aligns with Ireland’s climate commitments. Inspector Ralph Holmes shares practical advice on getting your vehicle winter ready. As the colder months set in, we look at how to stay safe on the roads while also keeping fuel use efficient and responsible. And Neil Skeffington of Novelplast explains how his company is putting the social into ESG. From supporting staff wellbeing to engaging with the local community, we explore what meaningful sustainability looks like beyond environmental metrics. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or catch the podcast anytime on your preferred platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability, resilience and climate leadership across Ireland.

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• Episode 148

  This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re focusing on taking climate action at home and in the community, and we mark the loss of a truly unique voice in Irish environmental storytelling. Odran Casey of Electric Ireland joins me to explain the key steps involved in installing solar panels on your home. We look at what homeowners need to consider, the grants available, and how solar energy can contribute to long-term savings and sustainability. Hans Zomer of Global Action Plan - GAP Ireland speaks to us ahead of Community Gardens Week. We explore the role of community gardens in building resilience, improving wellbeing and bringing people together around a shared commitment to the environment. And I pay tribute to Manchán Magan, who passed away on Friday at the age of 55. A writer, broadcaster and passionate advocate for Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage, Manchán’s work inspired many to see the world, and our place in it with greater care and curiosity. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or catch the podcast anytime on your preferred platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability, community action and climate leadership across Ireland.

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