Terry Flanagan’s busy week continues as he heads to Blainroe Golf Club in Wicklow. Club captain Garry Kennedy brings him around the course to meet his most unusual playing partner — Jake, a remarkably tame Rook who’s made himself part of the golfing routine...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Banshee In Wexford?
08/06/2026 | 5 mins.
Listener Danny in Wexford shared a recording from his new home after spotting an owl circling overhead at night. The mystery caller turned out to be a Barn Owl seeking a mate — its eerie cries the same sounds that helped inspire Ireland’s famous banshee legend...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barn Owl In Co. Wexford
08/06/2026 | 0 mins.
Listener Danny Martin-Carroll sent us in this recording of a Barn Owl he heard outside his home in Co. Wexford...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robot Lawnmowers Impacting German Hedgehogs
08/06/2026 | 12 mins.
Hedgehog numbers are falling across Europe, with the species now listed as Near Threatened after a 30% decline. In Germany, night-time robot lawnmowers are a major culprit. Dr Anne Berger joins us to explain the injuries they cause, the public backlash, and why banning after-dark mowing could help...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You Wait Ten Years For A Blue Tit To Turn Up, Then Seven Appear At Once
08/06/2026 | 13 mins.
MGW listener Michael in Terenure finally has success with his garden nestbox after ten quiet years — a pair of Blue Tits moved in, built a nest and are now raising their brood on camera. Tonight, reporter Terry Flanagan visits to see the live feed and meet the newest stars of Michael’s garden...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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