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Well today's episode is a real treat as we welcome the amazing Ruby Free onto The Wildx Podcast. At such a young age, Ruby has achieved more than most and is a Conservation Biologist, Author, Activist and Farmer! Not only that, she has also lived on a remote island working for the RSPB and documented her adventures in the amazing book "Rathlin, A Wild Life."In this fantastic episode we talk all things conservation, following your dreams, community, rewilding a farm in Northern Ireland and Puffins!Listen in and enjoy the WildX Podcast!Buy Ruby's book "Rathlin, A Wild Life" here - https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/books-stationery/gift-books/rathlin-a-wild-life-by-ruby-free.htmlSponsored by:Chubby Mealworms - To find out more about their amazing bird and wildlife food visit www.chubbymealworms.co.uk&Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.comGet involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

A stretch of water between the mainland and Rathlin Island is home to some of the world's most unique wildlife and infamous shipwrecks.  Ranger Kate Martin continues her adventure along Northern Ireland's causeway coast, this time exploring life under water.    [Ad from our sponsor]  This podcast is supported by Tourism Ireland  Experience all of what Northern Ireland has to offer from standing on the rocks of the giants causeway, to hiking the Mourne Mountains with epic sea views, or enjoying the craic in Belfast city's great pubs with some live music. With amazing access from Great Britain by both air and sea, Northern Ireland is so easy to get to. Find your next adventure visit ireland.com/northernireland Production Host : Kate Martin Producer : Jack Glover Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover More The causeway coast is part of the UK80, a must-see route of places cared for by the National Trust and National Trust for Scotland. You can discover every stop along the way inside the Grand Adventure Map, the ultimate map for planning a Great British adventure https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-grand-adventure-map.html For info on visiting Rathlin Island please visit  http://www.rathlincommunity.org/ Information on marine life around the Causeway coast and Rathlin can be found here https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/explore/sea-life  Prannie's recipes and seaweed guides can be found here  https://irishseaweedkitchen.ie  Survey We hope you're enjoying listening to the National Trust Podcast and the stories we tell from the places we care for. Please take 5 minutes to complete our survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/W2YJZWM and be in with a chance of winning a £50 National Trust online shop voucher. You must be over the age of 16 to enter. Full terms and conditions are listed at the end of the survey. Your feedback will help us improve the way we tell stories, share experiences and take you on an adventure through our landscapes and history. Thank you, The National Trust Podcast Team If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

Today I chat with Ruby Free, from rubyfreewild, author of Rathlin and currently on a whale research project in Canada.She is a conservation Biologist, Campaigner, Author and owner of ballyconnellyfarm with her partner Craig.We chat whales, bears, seabirds, farm projects and her upcoming book release.Thank you patrons for supporting, you can contribute on Patreon.com/beewildwithkateIt would mean the world to me and the bees

We talk to Michael Rafferty fieldwork manager with environmental group LIFE Raft. 

Our own Richard Collins is no stranger to Rathlin, and on tonight's programme he reflects on his recent trip there.

Patrick Davey on his song, Christmas Eve on Rathlin performed by the Blackstaff Céilí Band & Folk Group, and memories of Christmas in wartime Armagh Irene Campbell, from Lurgan, and Elizabeth McHugh, from Hamiltonsbawn, interviewed by Johnny Caldwell.

A special programme from Rathlin island, the home of puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, the golden hare and seals. Programme first broadcast in 2011.

Deputy Director of Net Zero Watch Andrew Montford kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's recent order for officials to examine plans for a potential windfall tax on oil and gas giants. Former MEP Ben Habib joins shortly after to discuss civil servants' continued refusal to return to the workplace as they state it 'is no longer a place'. Former MP Baroness Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin returns to The Independent Republic to give her opinion on President Biden's urge for Boris Johnson not to rip up the Northern Ireland protocol, and broadcasting legend Danny Kelly closes the show to discuss how the BBC have managed to justify their biggest salary increase in over a decade despite lack of funds. All that and so much more so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baroness Kate Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin kicks off the show today to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and the mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak as we look ahead to cuts on fuel duty to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Director of Communications at the IEA Annabel Denham joins shortly after to shed more light on this week's Spring Statement from the Chancellor. Mail on Sunday Columnist Peter Hitchens returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly focusing on the moral posturings of the west and the way in which mortalities were recorded during the pandemic could mean thousands of deaths may have been incorrectly blamed on the virus. And retired head teacher with 35 years' teaching experience and former advisor to the Policy Unit at 10 Downing Street under two Prime Ministers Chris McGovern comes to discuss how pupils need to learn the benefits of the British Empire from a historical standpoint rather than smearing it as wholly negative. All that and so much more so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Shane whisks Hazel away to his second favourite island in the world.They discuss their treasured holiday spots across the Emerald Isle before diving into the storied past of Northern Ireland's finest hidden gem: Rathlin Island. Featuring Robert the Bruce, the ghost of Richard Branson and an incredibly unsatisfactory puffin tour, there's fun for all the family on Rathlin. Some monks do get slaughtered though, obviously.Find us on social media @thehazelhayes and @shanetodd or @shanetoddcomedy. Or offer us a chippy and we'll come running.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice starts the show discussing the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations and passports, in addition to the ongoing migrant crisis on the English channel. Head of campaigns for The Freedom Association Andrew Allison comes on to discuss the future of mask wearing in public (or lack thereof), followed by Baroness Kate Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin who chats to Mike about Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen's failure to reach an agreement on UK demands to reshape post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland. Finally, former police officer and co-founder of the Fair Cop group Harry Miller explains why the Police Federation of England and Wales no longer has confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel and his despair for the police force in regard to the ever increasing focus on loosely defined "hate crimes." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

İngiltere Kraliyet Harp Akademisi’nde çalışmalarına devam eden politika ve çatışma araştırmacısı Ziya Meral, yıllardır aklında olan “Londra’dan taşınma” hayalini koronavirüs salgınında gerçekleştirdi. Çok beğendiği, Kuzey İrlanda’nın 150 nüfuslu Rathlin Adası’na taşınan Meral, Londra’dan neden ayrıldığını ve Rathlin Adası’ndaki hayatının hangi yönlerden daha farklı olduğunu Alp Akiş’e anlattı. PATREON'dan Medyascope'a destek olabilirsiniz → https://www.patreon.com/medyascopetv Teşekkürler!

As all look to green mobility as part of the solution to decarbonise transport we must look to green solutions across the entire transport spectrum including marine transport. As such, Hydrogen could well be the fuel of the future for ferries that operate off two of the most scenic Irish islands. Both the Rathlin Island ferry, the Rathlin Express in Co Antrim, and the Valentia Island car ferry in Co Kerry are ready to develop their services in a green economical journey together. As 2020 draws to a close there are plans afoot in both locations to learn from green energy research and to develop as a consequence. The aim is to address the carbon footprint of the vessels and explore opportunities around hydrogen fuel cells. Rathlin community: taking elements close to zero Michael Cecil, Rathlin Development and Community Association Chairman, is both excited and realistic about the plans saying: “We aim to explore all opportunities to reduce the Islands carbon footprint, taking each element as close to zero as possible. Retrofitting the current fast ferry with hydrogen tanks, fuel cells and electric drives may well be possible but questions remain unanswered for the operator. These include running costs as compared to traditional diesel, guarantees of hydrogen supply, and reliability of relatively new technology. A consortium of local businesses have secured funding to scope out options around ferry transport to and from the Island and hope to go to tender for a feasibility in the next few weeks. “ Renewable and hydrogen options are being explored in a belief that this is the direction to go in for the next decade and onwards. Michael is aware that the island offers the perfect opportunity for stakeholders with a maritime interest arguing: “Rathlin and its ferries are very much on the radar of Artemis Technologies in Belfast. Artemis has won a £33 million UK Government innovation grant to develop zero-emission ferries in the city, which will revolutionise the future of maritime transport. With further investment from consortium partners, the total project investment will reach close to £60m over the next four years, creating an initial 125 research and development jobs, and leading to more than 1,000 in the region over the next 10 years. “Representatives from Belfast based zero-emission ferry project Artemis have visited Rathlin to evaluate the route and existing ferries. “, The green direction being taken hopes to achieve the total elimination of fossil fuel usage on Rathlin. The government is giving a lead too with Diane Dodds, the Northern Ireland Economy Minister saying in September 2020, “I see great potential for offshore wind and marine renewables. Not just in bringing forward projects that deliver renewable generation for Northern Ireland but in local supply chain opportunities for projects that will be delivered in UK and Irish waters”. The Rathlin Express is a 30T, passenger-only ferry and can carry 97 passengers during summer months and 38 passengers in winter months. In summer months there is uncovered seating on the upper deck and covered with side opening and indoor seating on the lower deck. Departing from Ballycastle the ferry is an all year round experience and a new greenway of doing things shouldn’t create any limits in for example the amount of energy supply. Michael states: “Supply and security of supply is critical to the success of the ferry service. Studies will investigate expected demand and in turn, explore how much hydrogen can be produced and retailed locally. With the correct government support schemes linking green hydrogen to transport Rathlin may well be able to satisfy any expected demand. Rathlin is rich in renewable resources and it is only right that local communities take responsibility and ownership of not only their energy usage but the production of that energy in the first place.” Low emission vehicles will now set an example, building on an exi...

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a story called "Rathlin Fairy Tale" told by Liz Weir, the Irish storyteller who brings to life the myth of the hawthorn Tree—better known in Ireland as fairy thorns. When the boy of a young mother is stolen by the fairies of a hawthorn tree, he's saved by a peculiar and perhaps lucky connection to the real world. In Irish folklore, cutting down a hawthorn tree is considered bad luck, since you will disturb the little folk. Interestingly, British folklore, which contradicts Irish folklore about as much as Britain contradicts the Irish government, uses hawthorn tree branches as a protection from fairies.

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a story called "Rathlin Fairy Tale" told by Liz Weir, the Irish storyteller who brings to life the myth of the hawthorn Tree—better known in Ireland as fairy thorns. When the boy of a young mother is stolen by the fairies of a hawthorn tree, he's saved by a peculiar and perhaps lucky connection to the real world.

How did the Phoenician port of Leptis Magna come to be in a grassy garden in Surrey, England where it would become known as the Folly of Augustus? Also, Rathlin Island is in the news — but where is it? And why would Rathlin be a great location for your next fantasy fiction title?

Frankie Hornby and Rita Hamilton remember VE Day, Viscount Brookeborough's message to Fermanagh and Peter Reynolds on Rathlin, Portstewart and wood turning.

 Another busy week.  Lansdowne Oil & Gas (LOGP) announced its placing: £488,000 at 0.6p to keep the company going until the end of the year.  Following its placing the previous week, Predator Oil & Gas (PRD) announced the exercise of its rig option with mobilisation to occur between 15 March and 30 April. PetroTal (PTAL) issued an oil reserve and operational update.  I mentioned declines and promotion out of Zug and encountered quite a reaction. Some of them who’ve given trouble previously over my comments on companies such as Block Energy (BLOE) and Reabold Resources (RBD) (both of which are down in price very significantly since) were complaining that they were blocked.  UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) announced a loan balance reduction to £3 million (so the convertible loan note shares continue to gradually be distributed) and also reported commencement of the HH-2z water shut off intervention.  Sound Energy (SOU) announced that the anonymous UK private company, which was previously stated to be the purchaser of their assets, doesn't have the funds.  Now CEO, James Parsons, who managed to destroy investors' capital in Echo Energy (ECHO) too, is off to rescue Ascent Resources (AST).  Per the recent RNS, the “rescue” starts by wiping out the equity of existing shareholders. Back to the individual companies, Tower Resources (TRP) announced a Cameroon update. Union Jack Oil (UJO) and Reabold Resources (RBD) announced West Newton updates.  Rathlin, the operator, now has filed a revised plan to the Environment Agency for approval, following which they will notify the Oil and Gas Authority in respect of the recommencement of the A-2 extended well test.  Touchstone Exploration (TXP) raised £9 million in a placing at 40p.  Funds will be used to accelerate exploration drilling at Ortoire, where so far they’ve had considerable success.  At the other end of the credibility spectrum, Canadian Overseas Petroleum (COPL) only managed to raise a comparably miserable £117,000 from its Chairman, “reflecting his confidence in the company” they said. Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas (ECO) was "delighted to announce it has been recognized as a 2020 TSX Venture 50™ company, an annual ranking of top-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange.” Meanwhile, United Oil & Gas (UOG) announced the completion of the Rockhopper acquisition.  The 114,503,817 shares issued to Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) will be admitted to trading on AIM on 28 February. Perhaps more interesting, Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) announced it has arranged a second convertible loan note facility. https://www.share-talk.com/oil-man-jim-company-oil-gas-podcast-weekend-blog-23rd-february-2020/#gs.xre2pj

  I've mentioned Independent Oil & Gas positively several times recently both in the blog and on the podcast and they issued an excellent RNS on Monday confirming progress. As anticipated, they announced the completion of the farm-out transaction with CalEnergy Resources and the final investment decision on phase 1 of the core project, comprising 410 billion cubic feet of 2P+2C reserves and resources across six discovered UK Southern North Sea gas fields.  The core project is projected to deliver over half a billion pounds in pre-tax cash flow net to IOG and, with the shares still trading below the 20p offered by RockRose Energy (more on them later), I think there's still quite a lot to go for with IOG. Not such good news for shareholders at Reabold Resources, unfortunately.  Certain legal and administrative issues have caused a delay in entering into a binding equity swap agreement with the Rathlin shareholders. Indeed, after completing a 24 million pound placing in anticipation, they now say there can be no assurance that the proposed equity swap will even be completed.  The shares fell below the 0.9p placing price on the news, but somehow I don't think that will be of much concern to many who took part in the placing, who are suspected to simply have been covering short positions taken out at much higher prices.  It's bad news though for those who paid up to 1.75p in all the manufactured excitement and now have lost half their money and, ironically, many will have bought their shares from those who were forward short selling in anticipation of the placing, even later leaking news of it to force the share price down further for maximum profit.  The worst thing is, this seems to happen every time there's a placing at Reabold, which is quite often. I3 Energy has become another leaky ship.  Its shares rose over 50% in the 3 days before the announcement of the Serenity oil discovery.  Anyway, it was a strong announcement and nearly doubled the share price before the details started to be examined.  The concern is that progression of the reserve-based lending facility necessary to develop Liberator will require successful drilling at Liberator and the Company is obligated to enter this facility no later than December 2019 in order to remain in compliance with the terms of its junior loan note facility.   On the bright side, RockRose Energy also issued an RNS noting the announcement made by I3E and stating that it will be working to understand fully the implications for the Tain development project in which RockRose has a 50% interest, including the possible impact on potentially recoverable volumes.  This, of course, has led to takeover speculation and what can be said with certainty is that the I3 share price will remain highly volatile. Finally, Columbus Energy Resources announced the grant of Ministry approval for its Saffron prospect spud.  The well is targeting 77 million barrels of oil and is expected to take approximately 30 to 45 days to complete and evaluate.  With a market cap of 31 million, it's worth checking out.  There could be some upside here. Moving on, news from all the other companies who have made announcements so far this week will be covered in the Sunday blog and I'll be back on Saturday with another podcast focussed on whatever interesting looking news comes out in the meantime. 

**Proposed Farm-in for a 16.667% Interest in the Major West Newton Gas Discovery** **Oversubscribed Placing and Subscription to raise £2.25 Million** This a really big announcement today for Union Jack Oil PLC and we spoke with David about today's news update and how this could be a company changer. The Directors of Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO) are pleased to announce that the Company has agreed terms with Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited ("Rathlin"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian registered Connaught Oil & Gas Ltd ("Connaught"), on a proposed farm-in for a 16.667% licence interest in PEDL183 ("Proposed Farm-in"). PEDL183 is located onshore UK in East Yorkshire and within the Western sector of the Southern Zechstein Basin and contains the significant West Newton A-1 gas discovery (Best Estimate Contingent Resource 189 Bcfe or 31.5 MMboe gross), where the drill-ready West Newton conventional appraisal well is planned to be drilled in Q1 2019. **Proposed Farm-in Highlights** · Acquiring a 16.667% interest in the large 176,000 acre PEDL183 licence containing the significant West Newton A-1 UK onshore gas discovery · Attractive farm-in terms with no cash costs up front with all funding going towards drilling and licence costs · Best Estimate Contingent Resources of 189 Bcf of gas equivalent or 31.5 million barrels of oil equivalent (gross) assigned to West Newton in a Competent Persons Report · West Newton A-1 gas discovery is on-trend with the prolific offshore Hewett gas complex · Proximity to existing gas pipelines and infrastructure · Drill-ready conventional appraisal well planned to be drilled in Q1 2019 to appraise the gas discovery · Compelling immediate and future economic value from a development of the gas discovery alone · Operator's NPV10% of US$247 million and 52.5% ROR for the gas discovery alone · Attractive acquisition metrics of less than US$0.30 per barrel of oil equivalent for the gas discovery alone · Considerable upside potential from the lower Cadeby Reef oil exploration target underlying the gas reservoir that will also be drilled with Best Estimate Prospective Resources of 79.1 million boe (gross) · Further significant upside potential from other numerous prospects and leads · A successful appraisal well in Q1 2019 is expected to deliver a major onshore gas development **Fundraising and Commercial Partner Highlights** · £2.25 million raised before expenses in an oversubscribed Fundraising to fund the Proposed Farm-in and associated well costs · Union Jack's Commercial Partner, Humber Oil & Gas Limited ("Humber"), has participated on identical terms in the Proposed Farm-in and will result in it also acquiring a 16.667% interest · Humber director has a beneficial interest in 13% of the pre-placing issued share capital of Union Jack held by G.P. (Jersey) Limited which has increased its shareholding to 15% of the Company's share capital as enlarged by the Fundraising **David Bramhill, Executive Chairman of Union Jack, commented:** "The Proposed Farm-in to PEDL183 containing the material West Newton gas discovery represents a significant project technically and is compelling financially for Union Jack and we are grateful for the continuing support of our existing shareholders and new investors who have participated in this oversubscribed fundraising". "The funds raised will allow us to acquire a 16.667% interest in PEDL183 on attractive farm-in terms, and progress the drilling of the material West Newton conventional appraisal well, where success is expected to deliver a significant onshore gas development going forward and be transformational for Union Jack." "We look forward to working with Rathlin and Humber, drilling the West Newton conventional appraisal well to firm up the project's significant potential and, upon a successful appraisal well, progress to a field development plan. Union Jack will book 5.3 million barrels of oil equivalent Contingent Resources to its existing ...

Specially recorded for #audiomo - first public reading by Paul O'Mahony. The Islander Chapter One He could have been on Sherkin, Inishbofin, Skelligs or even Rathlin... He was an outlaw, cast away from the land, away from his people. His face didn’t fit, his family were not from the right side of town. There was no time for him, he could rot there. Eventually his spirit would break, he would comply, he would conform, he would be broken - or so they thought... It would teach them, it would show them not to meddle with our family, not to get above themselves. Yea, 27 winters on Sherkin 27 springs on the Skelligs 27 summers on Rathlin 27 years of nightmares on any island you fancy. It was good to keep him there, disappeared. Our family had need of safety, his family were dangerous, thugs, revolutionaries, communists, rapists. oh yea, uncouth, uncivilised, Untermenschen. Chapter Two Our family is special, we have survived our own wars. We’re used to feeling superior ... (continued)

For his new book 'Islander', Guardian writer Patrick Barkham visited 11 small islands around Britain, from Rathlin to Barra to Alderney. Speaking at the Guernsey Literary Festival, he tells us more about his adventures, the literary feud that inspired the journey, and what remains so unusual, and so special, about island life in the 21st Century.

In this series of four programmes broadcast over Christmas and the New Year, Sheila Dillon explores the link between tradition and food. Sheila ends the series by exploring the creation of a new food culture - in Northern Ireland. It started with the revival of the St George's market in Belfast - now in full swing, and hundreds of young businesses are now thriving. Sheila tours the market with chef Paula McIntyre and meets people with a new take on traditional Irish food. She catches up with butter and cheese producers who were in the vanguard of this new movement, and asks how you carry on innovating - and what they've learned on the way. And she travels to the island of Rathlin off the north coast of Ireland, to meet a family who are making an international business out of growing kelp, and exporting it to Japan. Producer: Elizabeth Burke.

Meet the animals of Hurtletoot House, find out about Christmas on Rathlin - and Prancer!