Conservation and Science
Episodes
Episode 42: Irish Angling Adventures with James Raymond
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is another episode of the podcast dedicated to sea angling. Our guest is James Raymond, the man behind the website Irish Angling Adventures. I ha...
Episode 41: Fish and Stay with Luke Aston
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast is especially close to my heart as our guest is my friend and seasoned charter skipper, Luke Aston. I have spent many hour...
Episode 40: Pleistocene Megafauna with Richard Doran Sherlock
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast is going to take you back in time to the Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, an epoch often referred to as the Ice...
Episode 39: Cycling with Fiola Foley
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, once again, we return to the subject of cycling. Our guest, Fiola Foley, has a great deal of experience when it comes to all aspects ...
Episode 38: Time to Panic with John Gibbons
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks the news and media have been filled with reports about protesters demanding action on climate change. So, in the interest of covering ...
Episode 37: Mountain Biking in South Africa with Shaun Emslie
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It all started on Twitter. Shaun contacted me and casually suggested that I record an episode of the podcast from South Africa. We exchanged a few mes...
Episode 36: Rebike with Paul Carroll
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I was introduced to Paul Carroll by one of our mutual friends. He couldn’t speak highly enough about Paul’s initiative called Rebike. So, I sat do...
Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland‘s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got something a little bit different. Instead of a guest, I have brought you a recording of a live talk by Pádraic Fogarty from Irish W...
Episode 34: Cycling through Africa with Kuba Standera
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you might remember Kuba from episode 12 of the podcast where we talked about his hand-made fishing lures. We ended that episode teasing about ...
Episode 33: Game Management with Aaron Turner
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron is a professional gamekeeper, farmer, veteran of the war in Afghanistan and all-around badass. I keep meeting Aaron at various outdoor events an...
Episode 32: Photography and Sound with Madeleine Weber and Greg McNamara
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A while back I jumped into my car and took the beautiful Ring of Kerry route to meet Madeleine and Greg in their art gallery located on the coast of I...
Episode 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland with Aideen Magee
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland is an organization dedicated to helping injured wild animals return to the wild in full health. But that’s not all. ...
Episode 30: Digital Detox with Orla Dempsey
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have talked about the importance of the outdoors for mental health and well-being on many occasions. Some blog posts come to mind as well as podcast...
Episode 29: Forestry and Native Woodlands with Ciaran Nugent
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of talk recently about continuous cover forestry, timber plantations and development of native woodlands. I had an opportunity to explo...
Episode 28: Christmas Special with Susan Baughman
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28: Christmas Special with Susan Baughman by TommySubscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Bu...
Episode 27: Sailing with Damian Foxall
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since I started the podcast I wanted to talk about sailing. So I was truly honoured when my invitation was accepted by Irish national hero, Damia...
Episode 26: Running with Patrick Mercie
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Mercie is an avid runner and ultra-runner, a businessman, a life coach and owner of The Intentional Academy. In the podcast, Patrick is sharin...
Vlog 2 [Audio]: Garmin Instinct
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy's Outdoors - vlog #2 - Garmin Instinct comparison with Garmin fenix and Suunto outdoor watches. Full vlog: https://youtu.be/6JJpeQDA6TASubscribe...
Episode 25: Mental Health and the Outdoors with Gráinne Clancy
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gráinne Clancy is a counsellor, psychotherapist and owner of Clancy Care Counselling. Gráinne has vast experience working with people who are going ...
Episode 24: Deer Hunting with Paul Dowling
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast I talk with my good buddy Paul Dowling. Paul is an avid hunter and shooter. Before recording the podcast we attended th...
Episode 23: Hunt Fish Travel with Carrie Zylka
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode with a very special guest. Carrie Zylka is a fellow podcaster and also an avid hunter and angler. She hosts a number of podcast...
Vlog 1 [Audio]: Sea Angling Safety
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy's Outdoors - vlog #1 - I am discussing various sea angling safety topics. Full vlog: https://youtu.be/n9fHKvtTfrwSubscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: ...
Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, Bryan Fennell, is the Rural Recreation Officer for County Wicklow Partnership. He loves the adventures and works to promote activities...
Episode 21: Adventure Expeditions with Paul Gleeson
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode of the podcast is Paul Gleeson. I would describe Paul as a big-time adventurer. He cycled across Australia, crossed the Atlan...
Episode 20: Irish Wildlife Trust with Pádraic Fogarty
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big one. Our guest, Pádraic Fogarty is the Campaign Officer at Irish Wildlife Trust and an ex-editor of the Irish Wildlife magazine. Protec...
Episode 19: Irish Deer Commission with Damien Hannigan
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a deer season opener special! The 1st of September is approaching fast and it marks the beginning of deer hunting season in Ireland. M...
Episode 18: Munster Drone Services with Shane and Chris
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once again we are pushing the boundary of what we mean by the outdoors. Without a doubt piloting drones is an outdoors activity. So in this episode, o...
Episode 17: Sea Synergy with Eleanor Turner
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all of you who love the sea and especially the coast. My guest, Eleanor Turner works at Sea Synergy Marine Awareness Centre in Wat...
Interview for GCR Digital Radio
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, instead of the usual blog post I would like to share with all my listeners and subscribers an interview I gave two months ago. I was interv...
Episode 16: Cycling across Continents with Tomás Mac an t-Saoir
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Experience of the outdoors quite often involves adventure. My guest today is taking adventure to the next level. Tomás Mac an t-Saoir is a young man ...
Episode 15: Tralee Equestrian Centre with Rachel Daly
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us horseback riding is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. In this episode, I talk with Rachel Daly from Tralee Equestrian Ce...
Episode 14: Wild Adventure Way with Caroline Birch
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my guest is Caroline Birch, CEO of the Wild Adventure Way. Caroline is an energetic, positive and open-minded person. We cover a whol...
Episode 13: Cycling with David Elton
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This time my guest is David Elton who covers more roads in Kerry on a bicycle than most others. David is a hard-core cyclist, cycling blogger and co-a...
Episode 12: Angling with Kuba Standera
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, my guest is a true legend of the local angling community, Kuba Standera. He is an angler, fishing guide, co-founder an...
Episode 11: Running with Fozzy, Mike and Vinny
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my guests are three friends bound by their passion for running: Mike Kissane, who was my guest on episode 3 and his two friends Vinny...
Episode 10: Waterford Greenway and wellbeing with Bernadette Phillips
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I visited sunny Waterford to meet Bernadette Phillips, sociologist, motivational speaker, radio broadcaster and the founder of New In...
Episode 9: Swarovski Open Day with Paul Innes and Mike Duggan
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast was recorded during the Swarovski Open Day that took place on the 14th of April 2018 in the Kingdom "An Riocht" Rifle &...
Episode 8: Housekeeping
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about some news related to the podcast. Launch of the new website https://tommysoutdoors.com and more. Also answering som...
Episode 7: Hiking Kerry with Susan Baughman
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, my guest is Susan Baughman, a walking and photography guide, author, speaker and blogger. We are discussing the beauty...
Episode 6: Brown bear
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Short story of our trip to Polish mountains to meet the brown bear. Corresponding video: https://youtu.be/SlBSYM-jcVsSubscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Co...
Episode 5: Pike Fishing on Lough Allua
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am taking our listeners pike fishing on the lake Lough Allua in the village Tir Na Spideoga. Short fishing report.Subscribe to Tomm...
Episode 4: Cycling Kerry with Donnacha Clifford
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This time our guest is Donnacha Clifford aka Kerry Cyclist. We are discussing road cycling and his new book "Cycling Kerry, great road routes" which h...
Episode 3: Running with Mike Kissane
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my guest is Mike Kissane, an accomplished and passionate runner. We are talking about Mike’s journey as a runner. Mike will also sh...
Episode 2: Book review: Meat Eater by Steven Rinella
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am talking about the book by Steven Rinella "Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter" I am also diving a little d...
Episode 1: Pike Fishing Ireland - Tir na Spideoga Fishing Lodge
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode is Greg Latour from the Tir na Spideoga Fishing Lodge. We are talking about pike fishing, opportunities for recreation a...
Conservation and Science - Introduction
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of one-sided environmental narratives? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings diverse persp...