Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

This week on Let’s Go Green on Midlands 103, we’re diving into the future and imagining what Athlone will look like in 2050. Dr Lollie Mancey Programme Director of the UCD Innovation Academy joins Aisling O' Rourke to discuss Ireland's first inland city. Also on the show this week we find out why a Meath builder is giving away over 100,000 trees. Paddy Mangan of Freetrees.ie speaks to Aisling about how his daughters have inspired him to create a tribe of tree planting volunteers across the island and how they are now turning their minds to creating red squirrel corridors across the land. With thanks to Eirgrid for sponsoring this week’s episode! Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke airs every Monday at 7pm on Midlands 103 and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, global leaders, scientists, and activists are tackling some of the biggest questions around climate change. This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke, we bring you a local perspective on these pressing issues. Dr. Laura Kirwan from County Laois joins us to discuss the critical shifts in the food service industry that impact our climate. Eoin Morton from Skillnet Ireland talks about the launch of a new Offshore Wind Academy, aimed at helping people upskill in Ireland’s growing green economy. Jacinta Barrins shares her inspiring journey across Ireland, educating the over-60s about climate action and its relevance to all generations. Catch Let’s Go Green on Midlands 103 every Monday at 7 pm, or tune in anytime on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thanks to EirGrid Group for their support. Want to get involved? Contact Aisling at hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie.

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke, we’re diving into the beauty of nature and the challenges of Ireland’s infrastructure. Tune in to hear from renowned photographer James Crombie on his stunning new book Murmurations, capturing the mesmerising movement of starlings. We’re also joined by Rachel McKenna, Senior Executive Architect at Offaly County Council, discussing her inspiring book Step into Nature, which invites us to reconnect with the outdoors. Finally, Niall Conroy from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council breaks down their latest report, highlighting the gap in Ireland’s infrastructure compared to our European neighbours. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

On this week's Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke are you storm ready? Aisling has some tips to get your home storm ready following storm Ashley this weekend. Laois Climate Action festival is up and running and Dr Karen Moore of the Laois County Council Climate Team joins us to share whats happening this week including a special screening of Mrs Robinson. Create School's Peter Baxter speaks with Aisling about the Rubbish Film festival, for secondary schools and Michaela O'Leary from Too Good to Go talks tackling food waste. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

On this week’s Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke, we’re talking about road safety. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Graham Kavanagh joins us to discuss the new rules around the use of E-Scooters on Irish roads. With the weather changing, we’ll also explore how to get winter road-ready and ensure safety as driving conditions worsen. Also, Sarah Blake of Earthology breaks down how our grocery shopping habits impact carbon emissions—something we can all address. Tune in every Monday at 7pm on Midlands 103, or catch the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with thanks to Eirgrid Group.

On this week's Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke we ask how can we extend the life span of our clothing? Aoife Dunican AKA the Style Bob joins us to share tips and tricks on the best way to wash and dry clothes to ensure they last for longer. Also this week we take a deep dive into budget 2025. Aisling is joined by Laois IFA Chairman Henry Burns to give his sector's take on the measures announced and Caroline O'Doherty, Environment Correspondent with the Irish Independent, explains the measures aimed at tackling climate change. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

On this week's Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke we look ahead to Budget 2025. Environment Correspondent with the Independent News and Media offers some insight into what may be announced tomorrow in terms of measures to deal with climate change and biodiversity loss. Also this week we discuss the environmental benefits of breastfeeding on this Breastfeeding awareness week with Lactation Consultant Elaine Campbell. And finally with teachers under more and more pressure to discuss climate change in class Global Action Plan Ireland has released some new resources to ease the burden. Alex Whyatt and Hans Zomer join Aisling to discuss their new project. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group.

Have you been feeling unusually hot under the collar following last week's heat wave? On this week's Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke we discuss how can can adapt to our changing climate. Dr Sean Owens of Irish Doctors for the Environment shares his tips and highlights the stresses being placed on the healthcare system as a direct result of climate change. Sandra Lewis of Offaly Libraries joins the show to discuss their Halloween Costume swap shop as part of Sustainable development Goals week. While Sinead McEvoy has the details of the successful community groups in Offaly who have been awarded funding under the Community Climate Action Fund. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

Aisling O'Rourke talks about theatre going sustainable, checks in on a funding announcement for a community project in Laois and looks at a scheme for the recycling of coffee cups

On this week's Let's Go Green we get to grips with Second-Hand September. Pat Kane of Reuzi joins Aisling O' Rourke to share tips on spotting fast fashion, clothing swaps and charity shop shopping. Dr Cara Augustenborg brings us up to date on how the government is doing in keeping its climate action promises. And John Kelly of the National Construction Training Campus has all the information you need to know about starting a career in construction and upskilling opportunities for those already in the sector. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

Let's Go Green with Courtney Callaghan

Let's Go Green with Courtney Callaghan - including discussion of environmental issues such as sustainable jewellery, preserving wildlife, switching to an electric vehicle and the nature engagement scheme.

Let's Go green with Courtney Callaghan

Are your energy bills equal to more than 10 percent of your income? Did you know that if your answer is yes that it puts you at risk of energy poverty? On this week's Let's Go Green Aisling O' Rourke is joined by Clare O'Connor of Friends of the Earth to discuss the issue. The organisation is calling on the Government to make energy poverty a priority in Budget 2025. Also on this week's show Aisling gives you some plastic free July tips, how have you been getting on? Declan O'Gorman Ireland Director of Ground Control also joins Aisling to discuss their journey towards Carbon zero and becoming a BCorp certified company. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

Ireland's national effort to reduce our carbon emissions is finally showing signs of fruition. On this week's Let's Go Green Aisling O' Rourke is joined by Tomás Murray of the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss their new report. Also on the show this week Adrian Geissel explains why he's created a new smartphone app which will crowdsource accessible tracks and trails across Ireland. Let's Go Green airs on Midlands 103 every Monday night from 7 pm and is available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. The program is brought to you with thanks to Eirgrid Group. If you would like to get involved in the show contact Aisling on hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie

How eco-friendly is your wedding? Have you considered food waste as part of your big day? On this week's Let's Go Green Aisling O' Rourke finds out more about a pilot project in Clonakilty aiming to help couples create a less environmentally damaging wedding. From a reduction in food waste to eco-friendly wedding favours Abi O'Callaghan Platt of Voice Ireland talks to us about how it all works. Staying with food and energy ratings on household appliances are the norm these days but what about having an eco rating on food? Caraldine Nolan is an Entrepreneur who is working to bring an EU eco rating initiative to Ireland to make food shopping easier and more transparent. And finally we check in on the national biodiversity photography competition.

On this week's Let's Go Green we go coastal. Karin Dubsky of Coastwatch joins Aisling O' Rourke on Midlands 103 to discuss the work of the organisation and why we need to reduce our nitrates usage quickly. Karin says we need to do more to protect the quality of our waterways but that farmers need more support in order to achieve this. Also on this week's show Dr Jean Cushen of Maynooth University outlines the findings of a new piece of research examining the challenges Irish business leaders are facing in making their companies more sustainable.

Aisling is joined by Rosie O'Neill Sustainability Manager with An Post to discuss the communications company's efforts to make its properties more sustainable. Feebee Foran of Forager shares her tips on sourcing your skincare from nature and Pat Kane of Reuzi talks to Aisling about the problem with Ireland's recycling efforts.

We are now over two decades into the Ash dieback crisis and hundreds of Irish farmers are still struggling to address the issue. On this week's Let's Go Green Aisling O' Rourke is joined by one such land owner Ger Buckley. Ger takes us through his family's journey into forestry and the difficulties they are facing as a direct result of ash dieback. Also on this week's show we check in with the Midlands recently crowned Style Queen Cleo Knight. Cleo competes at Race events and attempts to place sustainability at the heart of her style choices. She shares her tips for charity store shopping and picking up steller vintage pieces. Let's Go Green airs every Monday evening from 7 pm on Midlands 103 and is brought to you with thanks to EirGrid Group.

Have you heard of the Great Green Wall? Do you know what it is? On this week's Let's Go Green Aisling O' Rourke finds out. Roscommon TD Denis Naughten joins the show to discuss decades long efforts that are underway to prevent the desertification of a swathe of Africa and while consistent instability is negatively affecting those efforts. Laurence O'Reilly of the SEAI is back to talk us through the latest grant offerings to retrofit your home. While Sgt Graham Kavanagh discusses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and why he wants to discuss it more with everyone involved in creating the built environment. Let's Go Green airs every Monday evening from 7 pm on Midlands 103 and is brought to you with thanks to EirGrid Group.