State broadcaster Radio Telefis Éireann (RTÉ) has announced an impressive array of wildlife and nature programming as part of its spring schedule. Hosted by passionate Irish naturalists and film-makers, the programmes capture and share the wonder of Irish wildlife.https://youtu.be/_2N8e9efhP4 Ireland's Wild Atlantic The season kicks off on the 22 April with the … [Read more...] about RTÉ puts Irish wildlife centre stage this spring
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New TV show explores the wildlife of Ireland’s cities
A new TV show produced by Crossing the Line Films and due to air on RTÉ over the coming weeks focuses the spotlight on the wildlife living alongside us in Ireland's busiest cities.Wild Cities, a four part series that starts on Sunday the 08 May at 6:30 pm on RTÉ One, is set on the streets of Cork, Dublin, Galway and Belfast. From urban foxes prowling city streets after … [Read more...] about New TV show explores the wildlife of Ireland’s cities
Irish wildlife documentary wins 3 international awards
"On a River in Ireland" -- the international title of the series aired locally as "The Secret Life of the Shannon" -- has won three awards at the prestigious Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, including the "Grand Teton Best of Festival" award.Popularly dubbed the "wildlife film-making Oscars", the Jackson Hole festival is considered the pinnacle of wildlife and nature … [Read more...] about Irish wildlife documentary wins 3 international awards
Colebrooke Estate claims Ireland’s BioBlitz 2013 crown
The team of volunteer experts at Colebrooke Estate in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland were crowned "All Ireland BioBlitz Champions" for 2013 over the weekend with an impressive closing tally of 1,086 species in 24 hours.Colebrooke beat Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Rosscommon (959 species); The Burren National Park, Co. Clare (947 species) and Wicklow National Park (908 … [Read more...] about Colebrooke Estate claims Ireland’s BioBlitz 2013 crown
Secret Life of the Shannon — Ireland’s wildlife in intricate slow-motion
The Secret Life of the Shannon is a brand new two-part documentary exploring the amazing life on Ireland's iconic River Shannon. It airs this coming Sunday the 26 May at 6:30pm on RTÉ One as part of RTÉ Goes Wild season.The second episode will air the following week, same time, same place.Credit where credit is due, it's great to see Ireland's national broadcaster … [Read more...] about Secret Life of the Shannon — Ireland’s wildlife in intricate slow-motion
Wildlife film maker Éamon de Buitléar dies aged 83
Irish wildlife film maker and natural history icon Éamon de Buitléar died at home in Degany Co. Wicklow last night aged 83.As well as his pioneering work bringing the wonder of Irish wildlife to a nascent television audience, Mr de Buitléar, was the author of numerous books on Ireland's natural history, including his recent memoir, "A Life in the Wild". He was also an … [Read more...] about Wildlife film maker Éamon de Buitléar dies aged 83
UK Wildlife Presenter Terry Nutkins dies aged 66
Terry Nutkins, the well known British wildlife TV presenter who brought some of the UK's most iconic nature television to a generation of children, has died at the age of 66.Nutkins was perhaps best known for shows like "Animal Magic" and "The Really Wild Show", which he anchored alongside then-newcomers Chris Packham and Michaella Strachan of BBC Springwatch fame. His … [Read more...] about UK Wildlife Presenter Terry Nutkins dies aged 66
Irish produced wildlife television nominated for two Emmy awards
Dublin wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford Johnson's tale of the journey of a wandering tiger across the Indian sub-continent has been nominated for two Emmy awards in the prestigious National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the USA.The Crossing the Line documentary "Broken Tail", follows Stafford Johnson's quest as he tracks a the journey of a remarkable wild … [Read more...] about Irish produced wildlife television nominated for two Emmy awards
