The Seán Chorus
The Seán Chorus, hosted by Cork-born ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne, immerses listeners in the sounds of the natural world. Following a five-year mission to record every bird species in Ireland, Seán has amassed a vast archive of over 40,000 recordings!- Seán Ronayne
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A Moonlit Listen
In this episode, Seán records through the night at Ballynamona Strand in East Cork, capturing golden plover wing beats overhead, a bat buzzing past his microphone, and the underwater sounds of fish and prawns beneath Ballycotton Pier.
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From the Heart
In this episode, Seán recalls his beginnings and how a Catalan woman walked into a Cork city bar and changed the trajectory of his life forever.
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The Sounds of Autumn
This episode is a celebration of autumn bird migration — the great movements of birds that arrive on Irish shores each year from Scandinavia, Siberia, and beyond....
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Barefoot in East Cork
Originally recorded Summer 2026
This very special episode is an immersive field audio essay, recorded live in two of Sean's favourite ...
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The Sounds of Summer
Originally recorded June 2026
This episode of The Sean Chorus podcast is an immersive celebration of the sounds of the Irish summer, f...
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A Tribute to Manchán Magan
This episode of The Sean Chorus podcast is Sean Ronayne's personal tribute to his friend and mentor Manchán Magan, the acclaimed Irish author and broadcaster who ...
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Seán Ronayne
Seán Ronayne is a Cork-born ornithologist, wildlife sound-recordist, award-winning author, and environmental activist who has spent a life immersed in nature.