Mooney Goes Wild on One won the prestigious Prix d'Europe in Berlin in 2000, with the award given for a programme that observed the lives of two nesting jackdaws.

[5] In early 2009, RTÉ weather presenter Nuala Carey launched a nationwide search to find herself a man on Mooney.

[6] Reports of her escapades at several dating events accompanied by her friend Ciara were broadcast on the radio programme.

[12] Listeners were left stunned on Friday 13 April 2012 when a caller to Mooney was attacked by a swarm of bees live on the national airwaves.

Mooney bee expert Philip McCabe had been giving advice to the listener at the time of the incident.

[13] In July 2012, Mooney criticised listeners who complained about the show discussing issues to do with the LGBT community.

[19] Fridays were dedicated to the original format of the Mooney Goes Wild show, with guests, and panelists such as Éanna ni Lamhna, talking about nature and wildlife in Ireland.

[20] Show reporter Terry Flanagan visited national school students to observe their freshly hatched chicks.