October 2009

Friday, October 30th 2009

On today's programme, appropriately for the season that's in it - Ghosties and Ghoulies and long-legged Beasties! Terry Flanagan learns how to "Live More, Spend Less, And Grow Your Own Food". New Scientist writer Mick O'Hare relates some of the crazy things scientists get up to, given half a chance and Autumn Leaves - do they drive you mad? Or do your neighbours drive you madder blowing them around? Click here for more programme details

Thursday, October 29th 2009

On today's programme, children's author Marita Conlon McKenna tells us the secret of her success. There's the scent of sweet smelling Roses in the air as Dermot o'Neill gives advice on everybody's favourite flower and we get in the mood for Halloween! Click here for more programme details

Wednesday, October 28th 2009

On today's programme, young people are terrible with money - but Liam Croke offers some expert advice. Mooney Physio Jenny Branigan will be on hand to help those who are hurting after running the Dublin Marathon and Paddy O'Gorman meets the strangest drinking companions he's ever had in a pub! Click here for more programme details

Tuesday, October 27th 2009

On today's programme, we hear how one family got on over the weekend with our games hamper. We have music from Lumiere and we recall the North Strand Bombings. Click here for more programme details

Monday, October 26th 2009

On today's programme, we broadcast the fantastically successful Mooney Tunes!

Friday, October 23rd 2009

On today's programme, as we are in the conker season, Eanna explains why chestnuts are in short supply. We hear from a Masai elder on the effect of climate change on his way of life and Terry checks out a new urban wildlife photography! Click here for more programme details

Thursday, October 22nd 2009

On today's programme, we've music from a bunch of guys, all called Paddy Reilly. Dermot O'Neill offers tips on planting spring-flowering bulbs and the games people play - Brenda Donohue meets a family who spend their quality time around a board. Click here for more programme details

Wednesday, October 21st 2009

On today's programme, Terry Flanagan shines a light on some of the astonishing things science has in store for us. Paddy O'Gorman pays a visit to St Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Cases and we ask: Is the fluoride in your drinking water safe? Click here for more programme details

Tuesday, October 20th 2009

On today's programme, Lenore Skenazy calls us from the Big Apple. We learn valuable tips on how to fly fearlessly and Niamh O'Sullivan tells us about the graffiti in Kilmainham Gaol! Click here for more programme details

Monday, October 19th 2009

On today's programme, Nursing Home care and how it will be financed under the "Fair Deal" scheme - Philip McCabe is here to explain all. Brian Lally explores the world of tribute bands and how Johnny Logan has inspired Bohs fans. Click here for more programme details

Friday, October 16th 2009

On today's programme, find out how cooking played a major role in making our ancestors human, follow finches in Cobh, lizards in Moore St and friendly hedgehogs in Cork and spare a thought for the unhappy Swedish rabbits who face a fiery end! Click here for more programme details

Thursday, October 15th 2009

On today's programme, Peter Corry joins us for a song, Paul Nolan tells us the story of one small village, its locals and their kin who perished on the Titanic and Dermot O'Neill gives us some gardening advice and learns how one listener Liam is coping with the slugs. Click here for more programme details

Wednesday, October 14th 2009

On today's programme, we hear what Eddie Hobbs thinks about the government's plans for home-owners struggling to pay their mortgage, vet Andrew Byrne is here to answer your questions, what a catch in Howth - a basking shark! - and music and chat from Kila - who've come a long way from their days on the streets! Click here for more programme details

Tuesday, October 13th 2009

On today's programme, remember Gina, Dale Haze and the Champions? Well, Gina is here with her enthralling story of the highs and lows of life on the road. Stammering is a serious problem for many people - one man tells us the story of how he overcame the challenge, and our coin and collecting expert Michael Kelly looks at the value of pop memorabilia - like listener Philomena's Beatles curtains. Click here for more programme details

Monday, October 12th 2009

On today's programme, Philip Mc Cabe reminds us that it is only 70 shopping days to Christmas, Niall Foley tells us about working abroad, and Eoin Sweeney reports on a corporate team-building day out with a difference. Click here for more programme details

Friday, October 9th 2009

On today's programme, we go deep underground and hear about the treasure trove of artefacts to be found in Ireland's numerous cave, tree expert Aubrey fennel tells us about the Arbutus - otherwise known as the Strawberry Tree - and our very own ornithologist Richard Collins tells us how he upset former Taoiseach Charles Haughey! Click here for more programme details

Thursday, October 8th 2009

On today's programme, we meet an architect who's throwing her doors open to the public this weekend as part of, "Open House," we look at the importance of talking about our mortality and, running a marathon is one thing, but running a marathon in the ice and snow of the Arctic dressed only in sandals and shorts is something else altogether - we meet the man who did just that. Click here for more programme details

Wednesday, October 7th 2009

On today's programme, Neil Hughes and Sarah Carey ask should we bother with saving for our pension, Dr. John Arden tells us about how to make the most of our brains and Bill Cullen joins us in studio to tell what's what! Click here for more programme details

Tuesday, October 6th 2009

On today's programme, The Furey brothers and Davey Arthur play a live Mooney gig for shoppers in Dublin's Henry St., new research shows how we can re-wire our brains to be happier and less stressed - Dr John Arden explains - and Paddy O'Gorman visits Wolfe Tone, Molly Malone and other famous statues - and finds some very strange goings-on. Click here for more programme details

Monday, October 5th 2009

On today's programme, Philip McCabe will be in to deal with more queries from landlords and tenants about issues affecting them, Conor Flynn from RITS security group tells us why chain mails are a nuisance, and Alexander Rybak - yes, THAT Alexander Rybak! - gives us our very own in-studio performance!. Click here for more programme details

Friday, October 2nd 2009

On today's programme, In advance of Tree Day, we hear about the arbutus, and other trees with weird and wonderful histories, Ken Whelan sings the praises of the salmon - not poached with salad, but as a barometer of our changing world, and Adam Hart-Davis shares his enthusiasm for science and scientists. Click here for more programme details

Thursday, October 1st 2009

On today's programme, Craig Doyle tells us why he didn't want to host the, "Late Late Show, Terry Flanagan gets a ride in the Pope mobile, and 36 hours in the life of the Dublin Theatre Festival as Neil Doherty samples the shows on offer and gets the Mooney blue tits on Liberty Hall. Click here for more programme details