Derek Mooney | |
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| Born | Derek James Mooney 4 March 1967[1] |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Radio producer, broadcaster[2] |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Notable work | Echo Island Mooney Winning Streak |
Derek James Mooney (born 4 March 1967) is an Irish radio and television presenter, as well as a radio producer. Until January 2015 he presented a weekday afternoon programme called Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1. He is the current executive producer across RTÉ Radio 1's nature and wildlife programming
On television he has often presented game shows and talent contests: his presentation credits include Echo Island, Gridlock, Winning Streak, the ill-fated Cabin Fever, You're a Star, The Big Money Game, Fame: The Musical, The Genealogy Roadshow and Who Knows Ireland Best?. At the end of these shows he uses his trademark farewell.
At the end of the programme the panel on the programme began to sing "Happy Birthday to You" to Mooney
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