This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re exploring two innovative projects rooted in the midlands—one below the ground, the other on the cutting edge of sustainable fashion.
Rory Dunphy of the Geothermal Energy Association of Ireland joins me to discuss a new study carried out in Tullamore exploring the potential for geothermal energy in the region. We talk about what this means for local energy use and how it could contribute to Ireland’s broader renewable energy goals.
Lynne Gallagher of the Irish Heritage Knitwear Collective shares the story behind efforts to create a sustainable alpaca wool fashion industry in the midlands. From responsible farming to artisan production, we explore what it takes to build a textile sector that supports both the environment and rural communities.
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 climate action, energy and innovation across Ireland.
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Episode 138
This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re sharing some hopeful stories about conservation and community-driven climate action.
Owen Murphy of the Breeding Waders project joins me with some welcome good news—the release of a flock of young curlew in the midlands. We talk about what this means for one of Ireland’s most threatened bird species and the wider efforts to protect breeding waders across the country.
I’m also joined by Alan Wyley of Energy Cloud, a charity working to eliminate energy poverty in Ireland. We discuss how their innovative approach is helping to provide free, renewable energy to homes in need while supporting the national climate agenda.
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, biodiversity and energy justice across Ireland.
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Episode 137
This week on Let’s Go Green, Aisling O’Rourke highlights Plastic Free July, celebrates Ireland’s food heritage with Seed Savers, and shares life-saving summer water safety tips.
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Episode 136
This week on Let’s Go Green, Aisling O’Rourke dives into Ireland’s transport transition—from road safety and e-scooters to climate targets and calls for a national EV scrappage scheme.
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Episode 135
This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re looking at two very different but equally important aspects of our environment – the joy of growing and the risks of environmental exploitation.
Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers joins me to share her passion for seed saving. We talk about why it matters, how to do it properly, and how to avoid causing unintentional damage to your garden or local biodiversity. It’s a simple but powerful way to connect with nature and support pollinators.
Dr Tom Ryan of the Environmental Protection Agency also joins me to discuss the ongoing issue of illegal peat harvesting across the region. We examine the lack of enforcement, the environmental consequences, and why this largely hidden activity is a serious concern for climate and water quality.
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, nature and climate action in Ireland.
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