Career
He then moved to Street Colman"s College, Newry to complete his A levels. Mooney was part of the Down Minor team from 2009-2011. In 2011 he was named the captain of the team
Later that year Mooney was called up to the Down Senior panel, starting in one and coming on in three games, scoring 1-1.
In mid-2010, he travelled to Australia to trial with Collingwood. He signed an International rookie contract with Collingwood in August 2010, but returned to Ireland to complete his schooling.
He returned to Melbourne in November 2011 and impressed with his speed. He was officially added to Collingwood"s rookie list at the 2012 Rookie Draft in December 2011.
In June 2012, he was elevated from the rookie list and made his American Federation of Labor-Congress debut against Fremantle at the MCG, after kicking five goals the previous week for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
At the end of the 2014 season, Mooney quit Collingwood and might return to play Gaelic Football with County Down.