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This week on Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan - Exploring an innovative way to spread awareness about the treasures that lie on and beneath our boglands, questioning the future of our wetlands and discovering what happens when botany and art collide. Dr Shane Mc Guinness, Assistant Professor in Sustainability at UCD, tells us about the specially commissioned series of beer mats about Ireland’s peatlan...

Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan

This week on Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan Musician and Filmmaker Nick Kelly and his bandmate Seán Millar discuss their sustainability-focused documentary 'The Song Cycle' ahead of its screening at Esker Arts as part of Men's Health Week. Lydia Lishman of Farming For Nature outlines what to expect for their first ever festival, taking place at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery in Stradbally next week,...

This week on Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan - top tips for managing our food waste, raising awareness through art and measures to reduce the amount of wildlife killed on our roads. On the back of National Food Waste Recycling Week, Circular Economy Co-ordinator at MyWaste Pauline McDonogh tells us the best practices to follow when it comes to managing our brown bin waste. Coosan-born and raised Arti...

On this week’s Let’s Go Green, Gavyn Pedley joins me to talk about his innovation FloodPredictor.ie and how it could help communities better prepare for and respond to flooding. Kate Moore of the National Biodiversity Data Centre explains the growing threat of invasive species in Ireland, what signs to look out for and how the public can play a role in protecting biodiversity. And Andrew Sheehan o...

On this week’s Let’s Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke, Liam Coyle, Longford farmer and European Climate Pact Ambassador, joins us to talk about what climate resilience really looks like on the ground and how Irish communities, particularly in rural areas, can better prepare for extreme weather and changing conditions. Rachel Neeson, Senior Manager with the Statistics Team at the Environmental Prote...

On this week’s Let’s Go Green, Professor John Sweeney explains why renewed discussion around nuclear energy is distracting from the urgent climate solutions Ireland needs right now, including faster investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power joins me to discuss the growing importance of protecting Ireland’s energy security, from critical infrast...

Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan

Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re exploring Ireland’s energy future, emissions data and a new celebration of nature-friendly farming. Caroline O’Doherty, Climate and Science Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins me to discuss the energy conversation sparked by recent fuel protests. We look at Ireland’s options when it comes to renewable energy and what th...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re focusing on community action, sustainability and practical steps you can take at home. Climate Ambassador Laurence O’Reilly joins me to talk about the EU Climate Pact and how it is supporting communities to become more sustainability and biodiversity minded. We discuss how individuals and groups can get involved and make a re...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re focusing on community action, behavioural change and bringing more life and colour into our outdoor spaces. With thanks to Hans Zomer of Global Action Plan Ireland, I visit the Glas Community Garden at TU Dublin Blanchardstown. We explore how shared growing spaces can bring people together while supporting biodiversity and lo...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re looking at energy use in our homes, celebrating local food innovation and keeping an eye on the weather ahead of St Patrick’s Day. Dr Muireann Lynch joins us to discuss a new report from the ESRI examining Ireland’s decarbonisation efforts. The research suggests that while many homes are improving their BER ratings, this is n...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re exploring biodiversity, sustainable homes and the power of volunteering. Lisa Doyle, Biodiversity Officer with Laois County Council, joins me to talk about the brand new Portlaoise Seed Library. We find out how it works, why seed saving matters and how the initiative aims to support biodiversity while encouraging more people...

Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

Alan Wyley of Energy Cloud joins me to discuss the reality of energy poverty in Ireland. We explore how surplus renewable energy can be redirected to households in need and what more can be done to ensure a fair and just transition. Pat Hunt, Vice Chair of Irish Fire Safety Engineers, returns to talk about fire safety in the home, with a particular focus on the rise in electronic gadgets bought th...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we explore how global warnings, local insights and early education all play a role in shaping Ireland’s climate response. John Gibbons, environmental journalist and author of The Lie of the Land, joins me to discuss the significance of the Doomsday Clock moving to 85 seconds to midnight. We look at what this symbolic moment says ab...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re covering safety at home, the environmental impact of invasive species, and a creative approach to sustainable celebrations. Pat Hunt, Vice Chair of Irish Fire Safety Engineers, joins me to talk about fire safety in the home, with a particular focus on the rise in electronic gadgets bought through social media platforms. We di...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re looking at the intersection of energy policy, sustainable fashion and the future of Irish forestry. Jerry Mac Evilly of Friends of the Earth joins me to discuss the Government’s latest Large Energy User Action Plan and what it means for emissions, investment and the wider push for a just energy transition. We examine who stan...

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re focusing on biodiversity, responsible consumption and what really happens when you recycle your Christmas tree. Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council, joins me to talk about new bat roosting facilities in Edenderry. We discuss why these roosts are important, how they support local biodiversity, and the...

Tonight on Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan we are embracing the concept of new year, new me, considering how we can engage in more sustainable, environmentally friendly practices in 2026. From donating to our local charity shops to educating ourselves on climate change to making more conscious shopping choices. Ciara Coleman, Head Of Business Development & Growth at Vision Ireland joins us in studio...

Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan

Let's Go Green with Zoe Ryan

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, it’s our festive special; packed with practical tips to help you celebrate Christmas in a more sustainable and mindful way. Yvonne Carty of Hey Pesto joins me with her top advice for keeping your Christmas food both budget-friendly and low-waste. From meal planning to creative ways to use up leftovers, she also shares a few festive...