RTÉ - The Mooney Show: Recent Episodes
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On Christmas Eve, Derek Mooney spoke with Santa all the way from the North Pole, some of our listeners told jokes and songs and there were lovely stories from St. Gabriels National School in Stoneybatter, Dublin!
General Manager of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre joins Derek and Blathnaid to chat about the upcoming musical Miss Saigon which will be coming to Dublin in the next few weeks!
1985 Featherweight Champion of the World Barry McGuigan speaks with Derek and Blathnaid ahead of the McGregor v Mayweather fight.
Journalist and Broadcaster Charlie Bird joined Bláthnaid and Derek in studio. They found out what Charlie was up to in 1985....
Derek and Bláthnaid chat with actress Eilish O'Carroll (who plays the character Winnie McCoogan) about the succesful show 'Mrs. Brown's Boys'.
Country singer, Robert Mizzell from Louisiana, USA and Russian country singer Larissa Tormey joined Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh and Derek Mooney live in studio this morning.
In our general knowledge quiz, three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous break to Newforge House in County Armagh!
On The Mooney Show tonight: Thriller Live; Mooney's Saturday Quiz; Celine Byrne & Carmen...
As the West End smash hit Thriller Live comes to Dublin, we pay tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, with Jacko superfan and creator of Thriller Live, Adrian Grant...
Irish soprano Celine Byrne tells us about featuring in the Moscow State Opera's forthcoming production of Carmen!
Recently Derek noticed an old Triumph Dolomite for sale along the Malahide Road, and he wanted to investigate further. So who better to commandeer than our old friend Michael Sheridan, RTÉ Motoring Correspondent...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Niamh Kavanagh; Triumph Dolomite For Sale In Dublin; Mooney's Saturday Quiz...
It was with great reluctance that Eurovision singer Niamh Kavanagh went under the knife last week, to have surgery on her thyroid. To hear her story, Derek caught up with her on Wednesday in Jordanstown, near her home in Northern Ireland....
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous break to The Imperial Hotel in Cork, in our general knowledge quiz!
It's now fifty years since the classic 'Muirsheen Durkin' turned singer Johnny McEvoy into a household name. Part of the music scene in Ireland for more than 53 years, Johnny has penned many well-known songs, including The Boston Burglar and Nora. We're absolutely delighted to be joined in studio this evening by Johnny, for a chat and a tune...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Dermot Bolger's Literary Giants; Johnny McEvoy; Mooney's Saturday Quiz
The Herald newspaper is launching a series of features to shed light on the lives of some of Ireland's finest writers, including Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Brendan Behan. Well-known novelist Dermot Bolger has authored the first part of the series, and he joins us in studio to tell us a little bit more about these alluring authors...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fantastic two-night break to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Limerick, in our general knowledge quiz!
Three players attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a wonderful break to the Red Cow Moran Hotel, in our general knowledge quiz!
As the UK announces the song and singer to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, we're joined in studio by legendary Eurovision winner Linda Martin, and Eurovision aficionado Martin Jones...
Outside the Louisiana Hayride in the USA, Derek and Robert Mizzell chat to "America’s greatest living guitar legend", Elvis' guitarist James Burton...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a luxury two-night stay at The Kingsley hotel in Cork!
On The Mooney Show tonight: Working With Coldplay!; James Burton; Mooney's Saturday Quiz...
RTÉ sound engineer Bryony October tells us about an incredible experience working alongside Chris Martin and Coldplay last summer!
Since his record-breaking attempt for the most bees on him, Mooney Goes Wild's resident expert Philip McCabe became known as 'The Beeman'. Fast forward twelve years, and Philip is now worldwide President of Apimondia, International Federation of Beekeeper's Associations. We visit the places and people who influenced the charismatic Monaghan man!
Derek Mooney celebrates more than a decade of Mooney Tunes concerts with touching tales and musical memories...
Today, Derek the Honorary elf had a very important guest, Santa Claus, with him on the phone the whole way from the North Pole. Santa spoke to some of the boys and girls from his "good list" from all around the country and in other parts of the world...
On The Mooney Show tonight: we have a special exclusive interview with Sister Rita, from the hit BBC show 'Sister Rita To The Rescue', as Derek visits the Cork nun at the Lalley Centre in Salford, in north-west England...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Favourite Festive Comedy Sketches with June Rodgers, Stephen Falloon and Noel Cunningham!
Derek talks to author Bel Mooney about the importance of grieving for a dead pet; her book 'Goodbye Pet & See You In Heaven: A Memoir Of Animals, Love And Loss' was recently published
On The Mooney Show tonight: Bronagh Gallagher; Bel Mooney & Pet Bereavement; Mooney's Saturday Quiz...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a hotel break at The Park in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, in our general knowledge quiz!
Singer and actress Bronagh Gallagher joins us in studio to chat about her music, upcoming live performances and singing with Nathan Carter!
Following on from last Saturday's powerful interview with Breda and Des Smyth, whose daughter Jenna died in a traffic accident recently, we bring you some of the reaction we received to the piece during the week...
We're delighted to be joined in studio by our favourite numismatist (or coin expert!) Michael Kelly, with his recommendations of rare coins to look out for...
Kathleen Woumans, of the Leap Development Committee, tells us about the Leap Scarecrow Festival taking place in the Cork village...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous two-night break with bed and breakfast at the 5* The Heritage in Killenard, Co. Laois!
On The Mooney Show tonight: Reaction To Breda & Des Smyth Interview; Michael Kelly, Coin Expert; Leap Scarecrow Festival; Brian Deady; Mooney's Saturday Quiz
Since becoming one of the winners of Fame The Musical in 2010, Ben Morris has gone on to feature in musicals on the West End, including Phantom. Now he returns to Dublin, to star in The Commitments. Derek caught up with Ben at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre...
On last week’s show, we had a very moving moment when our quiz winner Geoff gave away his prize of a break at the 5* Glenlo Abbey Hotel to Breda, one of our unsuccessful contestants, whose daughter had died recently. Earlier this week, Derek visited Breda and her husband Des in Westmeath...
Ah yes – who could ever forget that unique falsetto sound of The Stylistics? They were one of the most successful soul groups of the 1970s, racking up no fewer than twelve consecutive hits in the early part of that decade.
Fresh from her recent win at the PPI awards in Kilkenny, we're delighted to be joined in studio for a chat by Bláthnaid ní Chofaigh – TV presenter, Gaeilgeoir and radio presenter on Raidio na Gaeltachta!
Time now for our general knowledge quiz, with guest scrutineer Bláthnaid ní Chofaigh! We have three brave contestants standing by and they’re in with a chance of winning this week’s SUPER prize.
On The Mooney Show tonight: Brenda Donohue & Celebrity Operation Transformation; Oliver Dunne & Michelin Stars; Aonghus McAnally & The Music Of Christie Hennessy; Mooney's Saturday Quiz!
Brenda Donohue joins Derek in studio to tell us about the highs and lows of taking part in Celebrity Operation Transformation, and how she's planning on keeping the weight off...
Ahead of his tour “Celebrating Christie Hennessy: The Platinum Collection”, Aonghus McAnally joins Derek in studio to chat about the man, his music, and to perform Roll Back The Clouds...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous break to Castleknock Hotel & Country Club in Dublin!
Ahead of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Sweden next week, we take a look at some of the favourites in the company of EuroGuru Paul G. Sheridan, Brenda Donohue, Stephen Faloon, Martin Jones, Niamh Kavanagh and Ivor Lyttle!
A special show broadcasting from Co. Cork on the Dawn Chorus Special. Derek speaks to correspondent from around the country such as Mary McEvoy, Niall Hatch, Eric Dempsey, Éana Ní Lamhna, Dave Duggin, Anne-Marie McAleese and John Spilane.
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a weekend break at the fabulous 4* Bushmill's Inn in Co. Antrim (courtesy of Tourism Northern Ireland, to celebrate Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink 2016)...
He's back with a bang - heading to the big screen, as a documentary about Mattress Mick hits the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto. Derek goes to meet the Mattressy King in Mattressland (Coolock!)...
To celebrate 40 years in the business, Rebecca returns to the Irish stage next week, as Rebecca Storm - My Life In Music will play in both Dublin and Cork. She joins us in studio this evening to tell us about that life in music...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous break to Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort in Waterford!
We've two tickets to Let It Be at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre to be won for the person with the best hitchhiking story! THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED, CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, CLARE KELLY!*
On The Mooney Show tonight, with Aonghus McAnally: Hitchhiking & Let It Be Competition; Mooney's Saturday Quiz; John Spillane; Colm Flynn's Mysterious People
Colm Flynn talks us through some of the most mysterious and intriguing figures in recent history!
On The Mooney Show tonight: Keith Duffy Stars In Big Maggie; The Nualas; Mooney's Saturday Quiz!
Derek talks to Keith Duffy as he stars in Big Maggie at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin until March 12th!
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous weekend break to Lough Erne Resort!
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fantastic weekend break to the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Galway!
What does the idea of turning 60 mean to you? Will you be retiring on the proceeds of your life’s work... or starting your first million-dollar-business idea? Comedienne Maxine Jones is about to turn 60, and she joins us in studio to tell us about this and other issues she explores in her your new show Now We Are 60...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Win A Break To See Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!; Irish At London Fashion Week; Mooney's Saturday Quiz; Now We Are 60...
Along with New York, Milan and Paris, London Fashion Week is one of the “Big Four” global fashion events. The Irish invasion is set to continue at this year’s event, which opened yesterday. Before heading off there, our very own style icon and fashion guru Brendan Courtney dropped into the studio to tell us why...
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED We have four tickets to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the Bórd Gáis Energy Theatre, with two night’s accommodation in the Spencer Hotel. Just tell us about the most daring thing you’ve done for your age!
Professor Roy Greenslade, media commentator and Professor of Journalism at City University London, tells us of the latest developments in the mysterious case of Lord Lucan...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Win A Romantic Break To Castle Leslie!; Colm Flynn's Viral Videos; Death Of Lord Lucan; Mooney's Saturday Quiz.
We've a fantastic break to Castle Leslie to give away to the person who can tell us their most romantic story...
Three players attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a fabulous weekend break to the Radisson Blu Farnham Estate in Cavan!
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Aon Focal Eile, Brenda Donohue meets Richie Kavanagh, and some of the personalities who will be re-recording his classic song to raise funds for those with Parkinson's Disease...
Three listeners attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a two-night break to Fota Island Resort in Cork!
Irish soprano Regina Nathan joins us to talk about her upcoming concert at the National Concert Hall on February 22nd...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Brenda Meets Richie Kavanagh; Looking For Irish Love In A Campervan; Regina Nathan; Mooney's Saturday Quiz...
Nicci Taylor, from the Wirral in England, tells us why she's coming to Ireland in her motorhome to look for the love of an Irishman...
Rounding off our evening of favourites from the forties, we are joined in studio by Derby Browne, Eileen Coyle and Lou Van Laake - aka the Bugles Babes - who tell us about the glorious harmonies of The Andrews Sisters, and perform Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Nicky Byrne In Second Eurovision Semi-Final; The Music Of Glenn Miller; Mooney's Saturday Quiz; The Bugle Babes...
This week, it was revealed that Nicky Byrne will represent Ireland in the second Eurovision semi-final, with his gorgeously upbeat 'Sunlight'!
Three players attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win an overnight stay at The Spencer Hotel in Dublin, with tickets to see The Glenn Miller Story, featuring Tommy Steele, at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre!
Glenn Miller was the world's best-selling recording artist from 1939 until 1944 – right up until his aircraft mysteriously vanished over the English Channel en route to entertain U.S troops in France. Fellow trombone player Mick Marshall, of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, tells us about Miller's musical style and fascinating life story...
Colm Flynn joins Derek in studio to chat about some of his favourite viral videos racking up the views...
Anne Stewart, curator at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, chats about Rembrandt's famous Self-Portrait At The Age Of 63, which is available to view for free at the Museum until March 13th...
Three players attempt to beat the clock, and each other, to win a weekend break to the Clayton Hotel in Belfast...
The producer and cast of a new production of Cabaret tell us about this popular musical, coming to the Helix Theatre in Dublin at the end of January...
On The Mooney Show tonight: Cabaret; Colm's Viral Videos; Rembrandt's Self-Portrait At The Age Of 63; Mooney's Saturday Quiz