Ours To Protect on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

Ours To Protect on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast from Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio in association with the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and broadcast live across Ireland. It’s 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.

Episodes

June 15, 2025 10 mins

In this episode we’re looking at ways to cut down on household waste. We’ll also hear from Rossa Cassidy to see what ways we could reduce the amount of plastics in the home.

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In this episode we’re looking at what damages the Biodiversity with expert Anna Browne from Big Sky Flowers. We’ll also hear from Flossie & Harriet from ‘Flossie and the Beach Cleaners’ as an example of how we can all get involved in protecting the environment.

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May 18, 2025 14 mins

Ours to Protect is starting this Sunday as Traic looks ahead to Biodiversity week.

In this episode we’re discussing all things Biodiversity with expert Anna Browne from Big Sky Flowers. We’ll also hear from Lizzie Gageby Bell to see what the Rediscovery Centre did to celebrate Biodiversity week.

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June 14, 2024 5 mins

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at the company Chocolate Eclaire, who sell luxury and eco-friendly confectionary. 

To find out more, Traic had a chat with its founder Clare Tate.

 

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May 26, 2024 5 mins

On this  episode of Ours To Protect on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at a brand new Irish product which combines a heat pump with air conditioning system with a car charging point.

This edition saw Traic have a chat with EVACHS CEO Jeff Aherne about how this product came about.

 

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May 16, 2024 5 mins

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at how using natural materials can improve building performance and durability. 

For this, Traic spoke to Niall Crossan, technical director of the Ecological Systems Building Company in Athboy, Co Meath, to find out more. 

 

 

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May 5, 2024 5 mins

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic had a chat with to Mark Mac Dubhghaill of to find out about the importance of hedgegrows for the environment. 

 

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April 26, 2024 5 mins

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we marked World Earth Day with the theme 'Planet v Plastics'. 

For this, Traic spoke to Rossa Cassidy from the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Dublin to find out more about our relationship with plastics and the damage that they can do to our planet. 

 

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April 22, 2024 5 mins

On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked buying second hand or pre-loved clothing. 

 

To do this, Traic spoke to Jennifer Thornton of Offset Fashion about buying clothes which reduce waste and ensure that sustainable fashion is available to everyone.

 

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April 9, 2024 5 mins

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we focused on Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre in Dublin and the workshops they offer for schools and youth groups. 

Traic had a chat to Claire Downey, the centre's policy and research director to find out more.

 

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April 3, 2024 5 mins

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at environmental photography.

To find out more, Traic had a chat with photographer Tina Claffey on how she became involved in taking photos of peatlands, looking at them from a completely different perspective.

 

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March 25, 2024 5 mins

On this week's edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Eibhlin Fitzpatrick of the Refill Mill, on how we can use more environmentally friendly cleaning products.

On this week's edition, we looked at buying cleaning products which help the environment, people and the natural world.

 

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March 21, 2024 5 mins

This week's episode of 'Ours To Protect',  on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, saw Traic have a chat with Mark Dunne the Programme Manager of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Dublin.

They take bicycles which have been donated to recycle centres for reuse, rebuild them back to road worthy status, before selling them at a reduced price. 

 

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March 15, 2024 5 mins

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, check out the third instalment of our three part feature of 'Grow Your Own In 24!'.

We have already looked at the best way for beginners can make a start in growing their own vegetables, and how you can make the most out of your garden space. 

This episode saw Traic spoke to Ollie Greene from Betterplants.ie to discuss what options are available to a ...

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March 4, 2024 5 mins

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at the Community Wetlands Forum.

This society was set up in order to support the protection, management and wise use of Ireland's wetland for sustainable communities. 

Traic spoke to their development officer Micheál Callaghan, to find out more about this forum. 

 

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February 26, 2024 5 mins

In the second of our three part feature on Grown Your Own In 24! on 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic once again spoke to Ollie Greene of Betterplants.ie, to explore the options available to a back garden of a semi-detached house.

This episode saw us focus on planning for the space available in your garden to be able to get the most out of it.

 

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February 21, 2024 5 mins

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we focused on electric cars, with our very own Eoin Glackin meeting up with Patrick Comerford of Windsor Motors in Raheny, Co Dublin to find out about them, and why they are increasingly popular.

 

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February 12, 2024 6 mins

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Ollie Greene from Betterplants.ie on the best way to start growing your own vegetables in your garden. 

 

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February 12, 2024 5 mins

On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Lorna Anne Tierney from the Earthy Marketplace to find out about what it entails. 

 

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January 29, 2024 5 mins

On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic spoke to Tony Palmer on what he feels about solar panels as an investment for the home, a man who has rebuilt his own home to make it into an efficient A1 BER rated house.

 

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