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RTÉ - Mooney Documentaries

by RTÉ:Ireland

Each feature and documentary is a unique collaboration between Derek and the expert presenters which creates a vivid word picture for the listener. As Derek says “there’s no visual distraction on Radio. You’ve got to get the right people to tell the stories and the stories have to be interesting”. Derek has produced a wide range of documentaries and features covering such diverse subjects as the Swedish botanist Karl Linnaeus, The story of KEIKO the killer whale, star of the movie FREE WILLY and 50 years of the Eurovision Song Contest. .

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Episodes

  1. Swansong of a Toad

    Dick Warner travels to west Kerry, one of the last habitats of the natterjack toad - He soon discovers that the toads are in a battle for survival - Is it too late? (Broadcast 1990)

  2. Irish Brent Geese Expedition

    A documentary about the incredible journey made by the Brent Geese from Canada to Ireland.

  3. The Special Olympics

    The fourth documentary on the Special Olympics in Ireland.

  4. The Special Olympics

    The third documentary on the special olympics. Presented by Aonghus McAnally

  5. The Euro Guru

    Produced and presented by Derek Mooney

  6. Special Olympic's World Games

    The first documentary on the Special Olympics produced by Derek Mooney

  7. The American Alligator

    Presented and produced by Derek Mooney

  8. Golden Eagle Project

    Thursday August 9th 2001 was a historic day for nature conservation in Ireland, when six Golden Eagle chicks were released to the wild at Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal. Presented by Dr. Richard Collins Produced by Derek Mooney

  9. Riverdance on Broadway

    Presented by Derek MooneyProduced by Derek Mooney

  10. The Red Kite - Back from the Brink

    This programme is presented by UCD lecturer, Dr Richard Collins, who writes a weekly natural history column with the Irish Examiner as well as regularly contributing to the Mooney Goes Wild radio programme. Produced by Derek Mooney

  11. The Whooper Swan - from Iceland to Ireland

    Professor John O'Halloran is an ornithologist at UCC. John focusses on the Whooper swan, which is one of three species of swan that occur in Ireland along with the Mute Swan and the Bewick's swan. Produced by Derek Mooney

  12. The Trumpeter Swan

    Presenter: Richard Collins Producer: Derek Mooney

  13. The Jay - The Colourful Crow

    Terry Flanagan, who is a trained biologist and a regular contributor to the Mooney Goes Wild radio programme, presents the third programme in this series looking at the Jay. Produced by Derek Mooney

  14. The Swallow - From Egg to Africa.

    Ornithologist and author Eric Dempsey presents this second programme in the series.Produced by Derek Mooney

  15. Carl Linnaeus

    Presented by Dr. Richard CollinsProduced by Derek Mooney

  16. Wolf - Spirit of the Wild

    In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, naturalist and author, Eric Dempsey fulfils a lifelong ambition when he comes face to face with one of the world's most elusive creatures, the Wolf. Produced by Derek Mooney

  17. Rainforests of Costa Rica

    In the first of a series of wildlife documentaries called 'World Wide' presented by four Irish environmentalists, Eanna Ni Lamhna explores the rainforests of Costa Rica. Presented by Eanna Ní Lamhna Produced by Derek Mooney.

  18. The Black-Tailed Godwit

    Ornithologist Jim Wilson, travels to Iceland in search of the black-tailed godwit. The black-tailed godwit is a large wading bird that breeds in Iceland. Produced by Derek Mooney

  19. Fallow Deer - The Dubliner's deer

    In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, biologist and Secondary schoolteacher, Terry Flanagan looks at the life of our Fallow Deer. Produced by Derek Mooney

  20. Pope in Ireland

    'Pope in Ireland' tells the story of an historic few days in Ireland - and 20 years on, how those days last in the memory.Presented and poduced by Derek Mooney First broadcast Sept 29th 1999.

  21. The Long Way Home

    This documentary charts Keiko's journey from a Mexico city amusement part to the Westman islands in Iceland where he is preparing for freedom - on his way back home. Presented and produced by Derek Mooney

  22. The Arctic Fox

    In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team, ecologist and lecturer Eanna Ni Lamhna looks at the life of the Arctic Fox. Produced by Derek Mooney

  23. Kingfisher - King of the Fishers

    In this documentary from the Mooney Goes Wild team,, Dr Richard Collins explores the mysterious world of the "Kingfisher". Produced by Derek Mooney

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each feature and documentary is a unique collaboration between Derek and the expert presenters which creates a vivid word picture for the listener. As Derek says “there’s no visual distraction on Radio. You’ve got to get the right people to tell the stories and the stories have to be interesting”. Derek has produced a wide range of documentaries and features covering such diverse subjects as the Swedish botanist Karl Linnaeus, The story of KEIKO the killer whale, star of the movie FREE WILLY and 50 years of the Eurovision Song Contest. .

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RTÉ:Ireland

Produced by RTÉ

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