Claire Concannon

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Five of the best Irish walks to get you moving this banker

4 weeks ago | evoke.ie | Claire Concannon

As we enjoy the bank holiday weekend, some of us have a little more spare time on our hands, so why not dust off your hiking boots and get some Vitamin D in the great outdoors? With the sun hopefully shining, what better way is there to celebrate an extra day off than to head out for a nice, long walk?!Here are five great walks to get you outside this weekend, but make sure to remember your sunscreen...
Our Changing World: Dissecting the world’s rarest whale

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The spade-toothed whale: deep diving, rare, and largely unknown to science - until now. The elusive species, part of the beaked whale family, grabbed worldwide headlines in 2024: first when it washed ashore 30 minutes south of Dunedin in July, then again five months later when it was dissected.
Our Changing World: Dissecting the world’s rarest whale

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The spade-toothed whale: deep diving, rare, and largely unknown to science - until now. The elusive species, part of the beaked whale family, grabbed worldwide headlines in 2024: first when it washed ashore 30 minutes south of Dunedin in July, then again five months later when it was dissected.
Our Changing World: Fiordland’s underwater world

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The lights of the remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, scan the cliff-like reef of Doubtful Sound, illuminating coloured blobs, cup-shaped sponges and branched corals hidden in the gloom. Aboard DOC's research vessel Southern Winds, Professor James Bell of Victoria University of Wellington is hunkered over the controls, in full concentration mode.
Our Changing World: Fiordland’s underwater world

1 month ago | radionz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Our Changing World on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts The lights of the remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, scan the cliff-like reef of Doubtful Sound, illuminating coloured blobs, cup-shaped sponges and branched corals hidden in the gloom. Aboard DOC's research vessel Southern Winds, Professor James Bell of Victoria University of Wellington is hunkered over the controls, in full concentration mode.
Voice of the Sea Ice: Where to from here for the climate?

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Wild Sounds: Voice of the Sea Ice on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts In 2015, scientist Dr Daniel Price cycled from New Zealand to Paris to raise awareness of the climate crisis, and the impacts it was already having - and would have in future - on people around the world. The trip was timed to coincide with an important global climate summit: the 21st conference of parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
10 hidden beaches around Ireland you'll want to explore

2 months ago | evoke.ie | Claire Concannon

Rain or sunshine, there's something magical about the Irish coast. But with everyone heading to the usual spots to blow out the cobwebs, why not get in the car to explore some of the hidden gems that don't get as much footfall? The more popular beaches can be crowded, meaning if you're not there by 11am, you're not getting a parking space, not to mention that they can be somewhat commercialised - 99 and a bucket and spade anyone?
Voice of the Sea Ice: Changing times

2 months ago | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Wild Sounds: Voice of the Sea Ice on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts Things are not looking good for global sea ice. In February 2025, Antarctic and Arctic sea ice both hit [new lows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/06/global-sea-ice-hit-all-time-minimum-in-february-scientists-say], scientists reported. Arctic sea ice, in its winter phase, has just hit its maximum extent. It is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record.
Who is Cat Cavelli? The Irish mum to Jude Law's daughter

2 months ago | evoke.ie | Claire Concannon

Jude Law doesn't offer the public much insight into his private life, but we are about to see a whole lot more from his former Irish partner Cat and their shared daughter. Cat, whose real name is Catherine Hardman, first became known after dating the famous actor, and has since gone on to star on The Voice UK and become a Premiere League WAG. We are about to be welcomed into her world with Jude's little one, as the pair are set to star in a reality show.
Voice of the Sea Ice: More life!

Mar 26, 2025 | rnz.co.nz | Claire Concannon

Follow Wild Sounds: Voice of the Sea Ice on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts In July 1911, it took Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Edward Wilson and Henry Bowers 19 days to travel from Cape Evans to the emperor penguin rookery at Cape Crozier. Pulling sleds first across the sea ice of McMurdo Sound, and then across the Ross Ice Shelf, in pitch black darkness, and bitingly cold temperatures.