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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Moncrieff1Author Bethany Joy Dawson on choosing homeschooling for her kids
Author Bethany Joy Dawson didn't intend to remove her children from mainstream education to homeschool them but felt she was left no choice due to the…
MoncrieffWhat advice would you give to your teen self? - Henry McKean Asks
If you could re-live your teenage years again, what would you do differently? Do you have any regrets from that time? How awkward was it? Would you have asked…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Are you in a book club?
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffWhy do Irish people not want to live in apartments?
In Ireland, we’re still very much married to the idea of buying a home with a garden to raise a family in, yet in Europe, people are doing all of that in…
MoncrieffCelebrating National Mouldy Cheese Day!
Today is National Mouldy Cheese Day, where we celebrate cheeses that taste great, but maybe not smell as good… Joining Seán to celebrate the day and chat about…
MoncrieffFirst ever photograph turns 200 years old
200 years ago, a French inventor took the first ever photograph. What’s the story behind this, and how has photography changed since? Trish Lambe, Artistic…
MoncrieffWhy you should leave dogs out of your bed!
People love their pets, enough to find it natural to have their dog to sleep on the bed with them. Not only does this lead to stinky sheets, it might not lead…
MoncrieffWhat happened to the high heeled shoe?
When you go out these days, you’ll see people dressed up, but what you won’t see nearly as much anymore is the high heeled shoe. The era of stilettos seems to…
MoncrieffIrish experts warn about Australian ‘health guru’ hosting talks in Ireland
More than a dozen scientists, doctors and academics recently signed a letter warning about an Australian woman called Barbara O’Neill. She describes herself as…
MoncrieffHow cutting overseas aid impacts a Cambodian classroom
Under the Trump administration, the US has cut massive amounts of overseas aid, and they’re not the only country doing that. How does that impact the countries…
MoncrieffHave you lied on your CV? - Henry McKean Reports
More than three quarters of jobseekers lie on their CV, from falsifying qualifications to securing employment, to exaggerating their achievements. To discuss…
MoncrieffHow suicide bereavement services work
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. As part of that, Pieta with Lyon’s Tea have partnered to host a tea and talk day, encouraging others to come together…
MoncrieffHas butter made a comeback?
There was a time when butter was viewed as deadly, and not in a cool way! Spread some on your toast, and it’ll go straight to your heart! But seemingly, even…
MoncrieffThe portrayal of periods in media - and why it’s important
On television, the biggest representation for periods you might see would be in advertisements, where a nondescript blue liquid takes the place of menstrual…
MoncrieffShould Cork Prison become a protected structure?
Cork Prison has existed since the early 1800s. It first started as a military barracks before becoming the site of executions after 1916. The building is old…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Haunted Houses
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving ‘haunted’…
MoncrieffWhy was smoking so popular?
After yesterday’s Budget 2027 announcements, cigarettes are now over €20 a pack, the highest cost in Europe. With cigarettes being pushed out of the zeitgeist…
MoncrieffWould you use a government-sponsored dating app?
Singapore recently launched a matchmaking service for government workers aged 21 to 35, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low…
MoncrieffWhy are horses so important to Darndale?
In the north Dublin suburb of Darndale, there is a local park known for the amount of horses in it. Horse ownership has been a notable feature of life in parts…
MoncrieffMatthew McIllhenny on ‘The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary’
One key figure in the peace protest in Northern Ireland who doesn’t get spoken about as much is David Ervine, who played a big role in the loyalist ceasefire…
MoncrieffFour Questions: You wouldn’t say that to a man!
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffWhat’s the best way to start an email?
There’s no doubt that you’ve received many emails that say “hope you are well” or other platitudes such as “hope you’re enjoying the weather!” and “hope you…
MoncrieffAerial house photos were all the rage - where have they gone?
There was a time when someone would hire a helicopter, take pictures of houses in rural areas, and then sell that photo to those homes who would proudly…
MoncrieffMeryl Streep to voice lion in new Narnia movie - why are people mad?
Four months before Greta Gerwig's upcoming ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ is scheduled for cinema release, the Director has confirmed that Meryl Streep will…
MoncrieffDo we all turn into our parents?
During the course of life, you grow to adore your parents, eventually realise they're fallible, and turn into them whether you want to or not. Just like how…
MoncrieffWhat do work days look like around the world?
How long is your working day? Or more specifically, how much work do you do for your employer? In Ireland, long lunch breaks have become a distant memory, but…
MoncrieffDo men read romance novels?
Romantic novels are hugely popular, and have always done quite well. Of course, their main audience is women, but are men included in this audience too? And…
MoncrieffVan Gogh painting not seen in decades to be auctioned at $180 million
For decades, María Elena Arrieta de Blaquier, an Argentinian heiress, owned a vast collection of rare and expensive art. She has since died, and the art is…
MoncrieffThe history of the early Budgets
Budget 2027 is to be revealed next week; there’s a massive team behind it, but that wasn’t always the case. In the early days, the early budgets were put…
MoncrieffShould we just let our hair go grey? - Henry McKean Asks
Hollywood Actress Olivia Coleman was spotted on a red carpet sporting a new natural grey hairdo. Is it time we all embraced the grey? Henry McKean has been out…
MoncrieffThe problem with wealth gaps in friendships
How do you navigate it when your friends have more money than you? When you want a trip to Cork, but they want a trip to New York? These differences become…
MoncrieffAre Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey brothers?
‘Brothers’, a new series starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnaughey, is based on the popular internet theory that the two actors share the same father…
MoncrieffHow was the U2 commemorative coin made?
Last Friday, the Central Bank of Ireland officially unveiled a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating U2 and marking 50 years since the band was formed. This…
MoncrieffHow does base jumping work?
A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn’t a standalone incident…
MoncrieffCould the UK rejoin the EU?
Following his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has said that the UK could go “all the way” back into the…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Modern Day Cults
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving modern…
MoncrieffAre car lights getting brighter?
Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists…
MoncrieffIs there a lack of nature in Irish schools?
When it comes to promoting the environment & nature in schools, An Taisce’s Green Schools initiative reaches 85 % of schools, and Ireland has the highest share…
MoncrieffToday is Michaelmas!
Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian…
MoncrieffWhat is a snag list?
What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin…
MoncrieffAre your kids constantly asking for a pet?
Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake…
MoncrieffThe Cornell 7
Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former…
MoncrieffShould you live by the Mexican Fisherman Parable?
There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what’s really important in life. But, will…
MoncrieffWhy do we love blood in our food?
Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered…
MoncrieffItalian Deputy PM’s comments on long skirts prompts backlash
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has prompted furious backlash after saying that women will make better mothers if they wear longer skirts. He…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Chimpanzees have accents?
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffTrump launches his own TV channel to combat news outlets
As you may have seen, the White House attempted to ban multiple media outlets for their alleged unfair coverage of President Trump. While all of this was…
MoncrieffGlamourous bathrooms
For years, restaurant toilets tended to be a boring afterthought, but recently, they have emerged as arguably the most unexpectedly glamourous room in the…
MoncrieffCalls to restore the old Galway G
A petition has been made to stop Galway City Council from changing their logo. €28,000 has been spent already on the new logo’s creation, and it has been…
MoncrieffRolls Royce connection to the spirit world
Did you know Rolls-Royce has a connection to the spirit world? Well at least their names do... so what are cars actually named after and why? Paddy Comyn, Head…
MoncrieffWhy do people love queuing?
Queues for food have become a regular occurrence, whether that be 20 hours waiting to get free chicken at Popeyes or the constant line outside Bambinos for a…
MoncrieffCan kids enjoy music without screen time?
The Walkman gave an entire generation of children their first taste of independence. Music has continued to be a rite of passage of independence for kids, only…
MoncrieffFood changing the way we see the world - Henry McKean Reports
Today is One Day Many Voices #ODMV26, funded by Coimisiún na Meán and produced by Learning Waves, to celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity across Irish…
MoncrieffArtefacts from final days of 1916 Rising to go on display in Kilmainham Gaol
The museum at Kilmainham Gaol has recently added artefacts from the final days of the 1916 Rising, and not just from the well-known names. Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffThe history behind the ‘Club’ drinks
I'm sure we have all heard of Club Soda and Club Orange, but did you know it originated from Kildare Street in Dublin? Joining Seán to discuss is history…
MoncrieffHow young women in Ireland manage safety on a night out
The experience of a night out for men and women couldn't be more different. Men only need to know where they’re going and (sometimes) what to wear. Women need…
MoncrieffIs Tom Cruise uncancellable?
Tom Cruise is currently making the interview rounds for his upcoming movie ‘Digger’, but many people online are saying the interviews feel filtered. There’s no…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Poisoned by Accident
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where deaths were…
MoncrieffSavannah Nguyen on homelessness experience with her son - Shine a Light campaign
There’s a bit of a cliché about homelessness that involves rough sleeping, or that it involves an addiction, but that’s not the case at all. It’s usually due…
MoncrieffThe taxi driver who became a footgolf champion!
John Cleary is a taxi driver by profession, but is also Senior Plus Footgolf National Champion 2025 and 2026. He joins Seán to discuss how exactly the sport…