This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re hearing from local voices taking action on climate and biodiversity, as well as highlighting an invasive species discovery with national significance.
Gaelan Elliffee and Eithne Quinn of the newly formed Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group join me to discuss why they came together, what they hope to achieve, and how they plan to support environmental awareness and action across the county.
Jack Keyes of Tullamore Rugby Club shares the steps the club is taking to reduce its environmental impact; from simple changes to long-term sustainability goals. It’s a great example of how sports clubs can lead by example in their communities.
Caroline O’Doherty, Environmental Correspondent with the Irish Independent, explains the significance of the recent discovery of an Asian Hornet nest in Cork. We talk about what this invasive species could mean for Ireland’s pollinators and the role of early detection.
And before we wrap up, I want to say a sincere thank you to Zoe Ryan for stepping in to present Let’s Go Green throughout August while I took some time off. I’m delighted to be back behind the mic.
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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Environmentally oriented third level courses, second hand fashion, sustainability at Electric Picnic and a greener way to source back to school supplies. Former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors Betty McLoughlan gives an overview of the courses on offer to students with an interest in the environment and related subjects ahead of the first round of CAO offers, Dunamaise Box Office Representative Laura Dunne tells us all about their upcoming Sustainable Fashion Event and Baby Swap Shop to mark Second Hand September. Richard Miley, Marketing Lead in An Post Mails & Parcels Department discusses 'Post & Party,' the An Post x Vision Ireland festival pop-up collaboration coming to EP and other efforts by An Post towards a more circular economy and chair of Charity Retail Mark Sweeney on encouraging people to source back to school supplies from their local charity shops.
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Episode 141
This week on Let's Go Green, Host Zoe Ryan explores regenerative and biological market gardening with Founder of the 'Grow Together' community project Kate Egan and considers the everyday changes we can engage in to support greener farming methods and reduce food waste. Midlands-based Climate Scientist and Meteorologist Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel joins us to comment on some of the repercussions of the weather conditions we have experienced across the summer on the environment and Offaly Heritage Officer Amanda Pedlow highlights the purpose of Heritage Week and outlines some of the events taking place locally.
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