Seán Ronayne

Absolutely fantastic weekend,caught up with the brilliant @seanronayne.bsky.social at the @shhomeplace.bsky.social for a truly engaging talk on his work as an ornithologist recording birdsong, talking mimicry & how nature has had such an impact on his life.Dawn chorus at Lough Beg was wonderful.

🌅✨ What a magical morning at The Strand at Lough Beg!

Huge thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social for leading our Dawn Chorus Walk yesterday through one of Ireland’s richest ornithological sites, and to @rspbni.bsky.social and everyone who joined - what an unforgettable experience!

Join Ruby Free and @seanronayne.bsky.social at this year’s @dublinbookfest.bsky.social to immerse yourself in nature through discussing the stories behind their best-selling books: Nature Boy and #Rathlin, A Wild Life. Tickets have nearly sold out:
dublinbookfestival.com/event/immers...

What an incredible evening spent listening to @seanronayne.bsky.social at The Lark in Balbriggan. He spoke so engagingly and movingly about all aspects of bird life & general wildlife in Ireland. Stark+quite depressing statistics were presented alongside ever present hope and optimism. GRMA Seán 🦉

Thank you so much. Last night was wonderful for me. The venue and crowd were amazing

I’m back here after an absence. I was trying to cut back on apps. I feel like I’m being shadow-banned on instagram so this seems like a nicer place to revisit

Here’s a video from a mic deployment in Barcelona, in the midst of a wonderful thunderstorm. I got so wet it didn’t matter! It was beautiful

Thank you so much!

An image of the book, "Nature Boy" by Seán Ronayne, on a coffee table outdoors on a deck.

My most enjoyable summer read yet, #natureboy by @seanronayne.bsky.social. It sums up beautifully what's important to remember, cherish & protect in our world & lives. A must for educators, so we can properly situate nature in schools & also become more inclusive! Autism is rarely explained better!

@seanronayne.bsky.social makes the French news! @afp.com
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Male Broad-bodied Chaser by Dan Forder @DanFWildlife.bsky.social

#Springwatch2025 people to follow til next time…

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@IoloWilliams.bsky.social
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@JABaddams.bsky.social
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@SeanRonayne.bsky.social
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@WillRose.bsky.social
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@DanFWildlife.bsky.social
Fan Admin

Saw @seanronayne.bsky.social speak tonight in #newbridge & #speirgorm ye all need to go listen, or catch his film on @rte.ie or read his book, his gentle, passionate call to arms is a message of pure hope
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Opinion: This government is determined to turn its back on sustainable forestry in Ireland Pádraic Fogarty says that despite the climate crisis, Ireland’s native trees are last in line once again as unsustainable forestry practices continue.

The last government had an open goal to reform forestry to something resembling a sustainable model - but they blew it.

With Coillte abandoning its biodiversity commitments, it seems that the industry now feels the pressure is off.

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Underwater mic

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Masked crab

The start of a new chapter! I’ve been meaning to explore underwater sounds for some time. This recorder will remain submerged for 24hrs as a test. Let’s see what swims around it tonight, when the tide rises and the people leave. Just my mic, the sea, and the fish!

Irish Tour - Seán Ronayne Dates/Venues/Tickets   Jan’ 25th – Out to Lunch Festival, The Black Box, Belfast, Co. Antrim – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Feb’ 28th – Swift Cultural Centre, Trim, Co. Meath – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Mar’ 21st – ...

Check my website for tickets:

www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

Thank you everyone for a great night at Cork Opera House! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d fill 750 seats in my home city one day. What a privilege to do that talking about the thing I love so much. Nature. You all give me so much hope. See you at the next! Lots more venues to go.

This man is recording the sound of every bird species in Ireland - The World from PRX One man in Ireland has set an unusual challenge for himself: Record the sound of every bird species in the country. The mission is not frivolous, though. Many of the birds may soon be extinct.

One man in Ireland has set himself an unusual challenge - to record the sound of every bird species in the country. Many of those birds may soon no longer exist. My report on @theworld.org with thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social Listen back and read here: theworld.org/stories/2025...

Myself and @seanronayne.bsky.social are giving a sellout talk in St. Luke's Church, Cork, shortly.

Such a very special venue, I'm certain the evening will be too.

I have a ticket (1 ticket) to tomorrow night's show (21st March) in St Lukes that I can't use anymore if anyone would like it?

Noise: The invisible killer in all our lives The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health....

That’s the one! 🙂

UK friends! Tonight Birdsong makes its UK TV debut on BBC4 at 9pm. It will also be available on BBC Player thereafter. Please spread the word! Extract taken from The Times.

It is available to watch on RTE Player from Ireland, and will soon be available on BBC player. But I’d imagine it will eventually be released for general viewing too.

For any UK followers, our documentary Birdsong airs on BBC4 next Wednesday!

It’s a really beautiful and important book, Niamh. You and everyone involved should be proud. I really mean that.

Thank you Nancy!

Currently have mics running at three sites here in Catalunya. The lack of human noise at each is astounding. Can’t wait to see what I’ve captured!

Irish Tour - Seán Ronayne Dates/Venues/Tickets   Jan’ 25th – Out to Lunch Festival, The Black Box, Belfast, Co. Antrim – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Feb’ 28th – Swift Cultural Centre, Trim, Co. Meath – TICKETS (SOLD OUT!) Mar’ 21st – ...

Tickets available here:

www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/

Tour almost ready to go! Lots of new sounds & stories as well as new threads & elements to others. The first two gigs are sold out with most others heading that way. I can’t wait! I have a few mics to collect here before coming home from Catalunya so hope to add even more sounds.

Following on from a sold out Live at St. Luke's, I'll be speaking at the Cork Opera House, March 26th!

Tickets: www.irishwildlifesounds.com/irish-tour/ 
    
The sound system there is just incredible and I am so excited to showcase the best of what I've captured over the years.   

See you there!

The Irish tour is growing!

Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!   

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It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.  
  
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.  
  
More to announce in coming days!