Derek is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan. Topics for discussion include: Mooney Goes Wild turns 28, Coastwatch Autumn Shore Survey, Robin road rage, restoring Parkowen Park and the Ecolution podcast.

Of the myriad different bird groups that call Ireland home, it could be argued that the ones known as 'waders' are the most interesting of all.

Zarafa the Giraffe: In 1827, a new craze hit Europe, sparking a media and popular culture frenzy. Her name was Zarafa, and she was the first giraffe ever to set foot on French soil

The Holly and the Ivy: Two native Irish plants have long been synonymous with Christmas celebrations.

Join in on the festive fun as Derek and the Mooney team select their favourite Christmas gift ideas.

Fota Wildlife Park is playing a key part in boosting Natterjack toad numbers. As part of a joint initiative with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, it has released 6,000 Cork-reared toadlets back into the wild. Fota Wildlife Warden John McLaughlin speaks to our roving reporter Terry Flanagan about this vital conservation project.

Derek is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Richard Collins, Niall Hatch and Terry Flanagan. Celebrating 40 years of Fota Wildlife Park, topics include: Bolstering Ireland’s endangered Corncrake population, the Madagascar Pochard, boosting national Natterjack numbers and Education is an essential aspect of conservation.

In 2012, a new Corncrake conservation programme was set up at Fota Wildlife Park, in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Jess Hodnett is the ranger with responsibility for the Corncrake population at the park, and she joins us on tonight’s programme to tell us more.

On tonight’s programme, Niall Hatch talks to Sean McKeown about this work and the important role captive breeding can play when it comes to saving critically endangered species.

Derek, Richard and Niall begin by chatting to Sean McKeown, the park’s director, about its origins, its ethos and the captive breeding programmes that form the core of its conservation work.