Dave Moore

Did you know that a hedgehog can cover around 1-2km every night around your local area? There's so much we don't know about the prickly little things, and now, an Irish college wants your help to get more information.

The gang at NUI Galway have just launched the second Irish Hedgehog Survey for the summer and they want people all around the country to get involved.

Researchers are asking volunteers to place ten footprint tunnels, a small tunnel made from corrugated plastic containing two sheets of paper and ink in the centre to capture the footprints of the hedgehogs, within a 1 kilometre square area for five nights and check them each morning for signs of hedgehogs. Families, individuals and local community groups from all over Ireland are being asked to get involved with the project.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Elaine O'Riordan from the Zoology School of Natural Science at NUI Galway joined Dermot and Dave to explain how the project will work, what they're hoping to learn and had some helpful tips on everything from what to feed them to what to do if you see a hedgehog during the day.

You can find out more by checking out the Irish Hedgehog Survey website.

And you can hear Elaine explain all by clicking play below:

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As schools go back, and as we look ahead to the possibility of things opening up to some sort of normality, there's one family member who won't understand what's going on.

Whether you've had a dog for years, or you've recently become a dog parent, you've probably been spending way more time than usual with your pooch. But what's going to happen when you start leaving the house a little more often?

Dog trainer Chris Hanlon told Dermot and Dave about the impact separation can have on our furry friends, and how you can stop them wrecking your house and your head!

You can catch all the tips and tricks by clicking play below:

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It was probably your first ever mobile phone or the phone you borrowed off your parents to play the game ‘Snake’. Nokia had a special place in the hearts of the Irish people.

Well, Nokia have recently announced a range of new smartphones and it had Dermot and Dave thinking about why Nokia was so popular for people here in Ireland.

Tech expert, Jasper Hamill joined Dermot and Dave to talk about the history of Nokia and why people loved them so much.

You can listen to the full chat below:

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The internet can be a terrible place but sometimes it can be wonderful. It seems that Dave always finds the wonderful in it.

For Dave's World, Dave brought us some lovely musical performances by some very talented animals.

Here are the videos he's talking about:

@giorgio_lp_#duet with @quchengaoe - what a voice d/c @hirokisan79♬ original sound - Giorgio Lo Porto

 

@hirokisan79@monkeylifelove さんと一緒に #デュエット 元動画は音源ボタンから #おうちで過ごし隊 #monkey #song #music #piano #伴奏付けてみた #猿 #歌うま♬ original sound - Natural life

 

@hirokisan79@haikuthehusky さんと一緒に #デュエット 元動画は音源ボタンから #犬 #歌うま #dog #song #music 哀愁漂う歌になりました♬ original sound - Haikuthehusky

 

You can listen to the full chat below:

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We've already faced the disappointment of not qualifying but Tánaiste Leo Vardakar has admitted that it will be 'hard' for the planned Irish games of Euro 2020 to go ahead unless there are changes in relation to the capacities for host cities.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave on TodayFM, An Tánaiste said that while they were still awaiting the decision on minimum capacity for crowds, June 'is too soon' to commit to having stadiums 25% full.

An Tánaiste was reluctant to give any concrete indication of when restrictions were lifting, saying that he was hoping 'that there are no setbacks but just the last day or two would make you pause for thought.' He also confirmed that the Government will be deciding in the coming week what the reopening of retail and hospitality will look like and how much of it will take place indoors.

He also expressed concerns around 'vaccine apathy' which he says he's a bit more worried about than vaccine hesitancy kicking in as more of us get our vaccines.

You can catch the chat in full by clicking play below:

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It’s Wednesday. You know what Wednesday means? It means it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music!

Dave plays the tracks and Dermot says whatever comes into his head.

This week we hear from the Glenstal Abbey Monks along with their good friend Dizzie Rascal.. Dermot's mind is quite unique!

Hit play to hear the sketch in full.

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Since 2004, Jo Frost has coached parents on television around the world from the UK to the US and even the Netherlands, she's written six books and has over 30 years experience working with children.

So it's no surprise she's known as the Supernanny!

Now, Jo is doing online events where you can get her expertise on all things parenting.

Jo joined Dermot and Dave to offer some advice to our own listeners on everything from tantrums to fighting siblings, from pocket money to getting kids to tidy up after themselves!

You can get all of Jo's advice by clicking play below:

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And check Jo's website for more info on her live events!

Sadie is a lot of things, a Retriever, a beloved pet, a fan of food and a big fan of walkies.

But her talents don't end there!

Sadie has become a massive support for her human, Lily and the face of a gorgeous Instagram account which speaks openly and honestly about dealing with issues such as anxiety.

Photos courtesy of @Sadie_Pink

Lily, a student based in London, set up the Instagram account after seeing her friends setting up their own. As someone who has suffered with anxiety since she was a child, Lily has decided to use Sadie's photos as the face of some beautiful pieces of writing.

Photos courtesy of @Sadie_Pink

Lily joined Dermot and Dave to explain the incredible reaction she has had to her writing, and what she's learned from people who follow the account.

You can listen back by clicking play below:

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And you can visit Sadie_Pink on Instagram for more

Dave rapping Charles Dickens is all you'll ever need to cheer yourself up!

He was on fire today for Dave's World Bad Jokes!

You can catch all the craic by clicking play below:

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Remember the nightclub? The cloakroom, the carpet, the end of the night curry.

From Bondi Beach Club to the Danny Mann, Jets to Cho Chos, there were some absolute gems around the country.

Bernard O'Shea joined Dermot and Dave to share his favourite memories, including one humiliatingly encounter involving a walled mirror.

You can catch all the craic by clicking play below

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