Galway Talks - with John Morley

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Survivors Celebration Walk 2023

Michelle Keane Duffy announced as Galway finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 

 

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100 new jobs created by manufacturing firm in Connemara  

Celebrating Galway’s local Positive Ageing Heroes 

A third of people with Dementia don’t have access to services  

 

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National Breast Cancer Research Institute and University of Galway announce new €2m research partnership 

Galway property prices unchanged in Q3 embargoed  

Call for speed bumps in locations across Galway City 

 

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Buddha and Meditation Kadam Adam Starr –coming to Galway on Saturday to do a workshop-”Lighter,Finding Freedom Within” 

Glenamaddy show takes place this weekend  

 Galway shoe store founder wins Visa’s She’s Next Grant Programme 2023 

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Survey reveals a high percentage of Galwegians have been badly affected by the cost of living 

Excavation of Tuam mother and baby home site one step closer as Advisory Board is chosen 

National Breastfeeding Week Celebration Event takes place on Monday 

Down Syndrome Galway are launching their Little Socks fundraising campaign 

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Drew Harris urges frontline gardaí to enter negotiations as roster row rumbles on 

Petrol and diesel prices back to nearly €2 a litre while cost of home oil also soars 

Call for Policy to fully recognise Kinship Care within Ireland 

Comworks Enterprise Hub: New remote working and enterprise hub opens in Loughrea.  

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Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.

Today on ‘Ours To Protect’ John Morley talks to Niamh Fitzgerald, the National Organiser with The Irish Wetland Bird Survey, ahead of their free workshop in Rinville.

 

 

Did you know…

• They rely on wetlands for food, nesting, and resting.
• Some wetland birds, like herons and egrets, have long legs for wading in shallow water.
• Wetlands provide important habitats for migratory birds, offering them a place to rest and refuel during their long journeys.
• Wetland birds play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of wetland ecosystems by controlling insect populations and dispersing seeds.
• Many wetland birds have unique adaptations, such as webbed feet or specialized bills, that help them thrive in their watery habitats.

 

Why surveying wetland birds is so important?

• Surveying helps monitor the health of wetland ecosystems and the impact of human activities.
• It provides valuable data for conservation efforts and helps protect endangered species.
• Studying wetland birds helps us understand the overall health of our planet's ecosystems.
• It contributes to scientific research and helps advance our knowledge of bird behavior and migration patterns.
• Surveying wetland birds can inform land management decisions and help create better policies for wetland conservation.

 

 

What can I do to help support the wetland bird survey?

• Participate in citizen science projects by submitting your bird sightings and photos.
• Help raise awareness about the importance of wetland bird surveys among your friends and community.
• Support organizations that conduct wetland bird surveys through donations or volunteering.
• Educate yourself about wetland birds and their habitats to better understand their needs and threats.
• Report any illegal activities or habitat destruction that you observe in wetland areas to the relevant authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s a few websites if you want to know more!

• Birdwatch Ireland https://birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/surveys-research/research-surveys/irish-wetland-bird-survey/
• ie https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/IWM_106_Irelands_Wintering_Waterbirds.pdf
• Irish Wetland Bird Survey https://irishwetlandbirdsurvey.ie/

 

 

For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint’ calculator and you can take a quick survey.

‘Ours To Protect’ brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

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Gardening Slot (McDees) 

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Galway Docklands Festival: A Celebration of Galway's Marine Industry 

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Galway humanitarian heading to Ukraine on Monday 

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Galway woman among panellists at an Irish Heart Foundation online webinar aimed at protecting women's heart health 

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Moylough Parish without again today 

Scam alert - Higher incidence and more sophisticated 

ARC calls for Abortion to be recognised as essential healthcare- on Demand, Without Apology – at the 12th Annual March for Choice 

 Swim2Remember two little Galway Girls 

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