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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffShould you bring your authentic self to work? - Henry McKean Asks
The former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently shared a story of his first day working at Meta. He told employees not to bring their 'authentic…
MoncrieffIs raking leaves bad for the environment?
You might have spent hours raking leaves this week, but from an environmental perspective, should we even touch the fallen leaves? Dr Michelle McKeown is an…
MoncrieffNew film examines the life of Gerry Adams
A new film on Gerry Adams’ life has hit the silver screen in Irish cinemas. ‘Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man’, created and produced by Trisha Ziff, aims to…
MoncrieffHas the humanitarian crisis in Sudan been ignored?
With a ceasefire ongoing in Gaza, there are questions asked as to why the conflict in Sudan has been largely ignored... So, what is next on the world’s moral…
MoncrieffSéamus Boland on his journey after dropping out of school at 13
Next summer, you may have a teenager in the house worried sick over their Leaving Cert results. If that’s the case, you can tell them about Séamus Boland…
MoncrieffHow to spot a deepfake video
Do you know how to identify a deepfake video? With AI technology now so advanced, the chances are that you have fallen for something online which actually is…
MoncrieffShould you be a night owl or an early bird?
Some of us are night owls, some of us are early birds. But, is it better to be one or the other, can you change your circadian rhythm, and why does this…
MoncrieffA fifteen year mision to translate the work of Plato
An Irish academic has become the first person since the 19th century to translate the dialogues of Plato. Dr. David Horan, Trinity College Dublin Academic of…
MoncrieffThe progress being made in diagnosing and understanding austism
Dr. Neil Kenny, Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Inclusive and Special Education at DCU joined Sean to chat about the progress being made in…
MoncrieffWhy are parks the hottest place to find love in China?
Did you know that Parks are where many people in China are finding love? Sean was joined by Mairead Loughman Matchmaker at Love HQ Matchmaking to discuss.
MoncrieffThe Hypocrisy Trap
Author of ‘The Hypocrisy Trap’, Michael Hallsworth, chatted to Sean about his new book
MoncrieffWhy do Gen Z hate horror movies?
Sean was joined by, Dr Sarah Cleary, Horror consultant and writer of the myth of harm, to discuss whether the Gen Z generation abhors horror movies
MoncrieffWhy greater protection for those living in informal rent arrangements is needed
Sean was joined by Valesca Lima Assistant professor at Dublin City University, researching housing policy and governance, to discuss the need for greater…
MoncrieffHas Gaza ever been at peace?
The fragility of the Gaza ceasefire was all too evident over the weekend, and it’s just the latest incident in the seemingly interminable conflict that has…
MoncrieffHow do you get stolen museum pieces back?
Seven minutes is all it took for thieves to steal “priceless” jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, but now as the hours go by - what are the chances of ever…
MoncrieffShould personal finance be taught in schools?
Should we be teaching personal finance in school? Experiences shared by people looking back on their school days reveal that most students of business and…
MoncrieffAre your 40s really your best decade? - Henry McKean Asks
In an interview this weekend, Colin Farrell described his forties as his most meaningful and beautiful decade. For most people, what is the best decade, or…
MoncrieffNew service lets you view Earth like an astronaut
A new service has launched which allows you to see the world like an astronaut. With three cameras installed on the International Space Station, you can now…
MoncrieffThe cathartic role of ghost stories
Seán’s guest grew up surrounded by ghost stories, and has now written one for kids. But, can spooky tales be good for children, and what role do these stories…
MoncrieffWhat is the dinosaur super highway?
Fossilized remains can tell us all sorts of things about the anatomy of the great beasts of the past like dinosaurs, but they don’t really tell us much about…
MoncrieffThe man with the longest name in the world
Have you thought about changing your name? Laurence Watkins from New Zealand is the Guinness World Record Holder for the longest name, which takes longer than…
MoncrieffThe history of anaesthesia
Today is World Anaesthesia Day, which marks the first successful demonstration of the inhalation of ether vapour as a means of overcoming pain of surgery. It…
MoncrieffWhy do old buildings keep getting demolished?
While we may say that we love and treasure old buildings, the reality is that many of these are torn down and demolished with new, better fit-for-purpose…
MoncrieffDo Irish people have ‘donation guilt’?
Is there any escape from charity chuggers or energy switchers showing up at your door? Doctor and Columnist with the Irish Independent, Máire Treasa Ní…
MoncrieffDo we need a National Wills Register?
The Government is being called on to create a National Wills Register, in line with the policies of some other EU countries. But, what would be the point of…
MoncrieffThe politics of family WhatsApp groups - Henry McKean Reports
Are you in a family WhatsApp group? If so, what are the criterias to be included? Is there a group for the core family, one for extended relatives and one for…
MoncrieffNew theory challenges the origin of the Book of Kells
While every Irish schoolchild has traditionally been taught that our most famous book originated on the island of Iona, an argument has now been put forward…
MoncrieffHas the gay rights movement and liberalism overreached?
Around Ireland and in Europe, the gay rights movement has had extraordinary success. Many would argue that there is more work to be done. However, Ronan…
MoncrieffShould there be a dedicated government agency for returning diaspora?
Roughly 30,000 Irish emigrants return to Ireland each year to live. But, this process is both bureaucratically and emotionally challenging. Now, there are…
MoncrieffHow harmful is food fear mongering?
We’re all well used to being told what we should and shouldn’t be eating, and the latest food boogeyman is UPFs, or Ultra Processed Foods. You likely won’t…
MoncrieffThe remarkable history of regenerative medicine
While plastic surgery and other tweaks to the human anatomy seem par for the course nowadays, it can be easy to forget that these groundbreaking surgeries…
MoncrieffWhat makes a good portrait photo - and why is Trump’s so bad?
Is that photo of Trump on the cover of Time magazine really ‘the worst of all time’? The US President certainly seems to think so, and has been hitting out…
MoncrieffStarting a music career in your 70s
Unless you’re the Rolling Stones or you’ve been on the road for decades, the music business is generally something people try to make a career of in their…
MoncrieffWho was the best Irish President?
You may have been listening to the Pat Kenny show this morning as Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys continued to make their respective cases to be…
MoncrieffIreland’s national bird is in danger
Do you know what Ireland’s national bird is? Well, it’s now on the Red List of Birds of Conservation Concern… Joining Seán to discuss is Nature Communications…
MoncrieffWhen will the issue of dereliction be solved?
It was reported yesterday that Cork City Council had collected less than a third of derelict site levies over the last five years. This is just the latest…
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Daughter takes her own life after using ChatGPT as therapist
Twenty nine year old Sophie took her own life earlier this year, and in her grief her mother Laura Reiley is putting together the pieces of what happened…
MoncrieffIreland’s vibrant farming past
A newly-published book has taken a dive into Ireland’s vibrant farming past. From evictions and land wars, to golden harvests and dancing at the crossroads…
MoncrieffIs ‘Green Crime’ an ignored issue?
When we talk about the climate crisis, we often tend to couch the conversation in terms of negligence or poor corporate governance, as if environmental crime…
MoncrieffTrinity College’s lesser-known zoological museum
Trinity College is home to the book of Kells and its iconic Library, which makes it one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions. But, the university is…
MoncrieffHow do you manage rising food costs? - Henry McKean Asks
Is there a supermarket price war coming? The German supermarkets have reduced the price of its home brand 2 litre of milk by 10 cent, the first price cut since…
MoncrieffHow do Israelis feel about the new ceasefire?
All eyes are focused today on Israel as the peace deal begins, with Hamas releasing the remaining hostages alive... There have been scenes of celebration and…
MoncrieffHotel in Poland launches initiative to boost birth rates
Free Christening parties are being offered to couples who conceive during their stay at a hotel chain in Poland. There’s more – each employee will be paid a…
MoncrieffWould you try yoghurt made from ants?
Scientists and gourmands in Copenhagen have taken to producing yoghurt using the fermenting properties of ants. But, how does it all work? Seán’s guest, a keen…
MoncrieffThe history of collecting
A lot of us will remember collecting stamps or football stickers or stationary or something of that ilk as a child. But, is that a modern phenomenon, or is it…
MoncrieffIs multitasking a myth, and just how harmful is it for our brain?
Experts are debunking the myth of multitasking, but in such a fast-paced world, how else can we possibly keep up? Psychology Professor at Stanford University…
MoncrieffTravelling on your tod!
Have you ever travelled on your tod? Well, travel agents say solo travel is on the rise - and not just among singletons. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
MoncrieffPhotographer Steve Pyke on his portraits of Irish writers
Seán’s guest has photographed everyone from dictator August Pinochet to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, but his new book is a collection of portraits of Irish…
MoncrieffThe pros and cons of sober-dating
Sober-dating is all the rage now, but what does this mean for the future of socialising? New Google search trends revealed that December 2024 marked an…
MoncrieffPalestinian filmmaker Lexi Alexander on her new film
A Palestinian filmmaker and former martial artist now living in Ireland has been sharing her story as her new movie hits streaming platforms this week. Lexi…
MoncrieffWill we ever see women priests in the Catholic Church?
Although she is now happily married, Seán’s guest has always felt a calling to the priesthood, and has spent decades trying to change the Church’s position on…
MoncrieffDealing with condensation season
Condensation season has arrived… hurray? As the weather turns colder, you will find water vapor building on the insides of your windows, especially in the…
MoncrieffHow education saved refugee Islam Borinca’s life
A visiting lecturer at UCD has been speaking about the pivotal role Ireland played in helping him process his survivor’s guilt after fleeing war-torn Kosovo…
MoncrieffHave we reached peak social media?
Be honest, how many hours are you spending scrolling, tapping and watching social media? Are you permanently attached to your phone, or have you decided to…
MoncrieffThe importance of teaching children creative writing
From Stephen King to George Saunders ,there is no shortage of authors willing to put their insights on how the greats write and how you can do it better But…
MoncrieffHow do cigarette sting operations work in Ireland?
Last year, Revenue seized 112 million illicit cigarettes in Ireland. The black market trade in tobacco products is big business. So, how do tobacco companies…
MoncrieffThe ecological consequences of Lapland tourism
Last year, over 14,000 Irish people visited Lapland. Over the past 30 years, tourism to the northern Finnish territory has exploded. Now, a new investigation…
MoncrieffThe American woman who found love in Lisdoonvarna!
Seán’s guest decided, on a whim, to visit Ireland last month for the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival after hearing a reference to it on the hit TV show…
MoncrieffWhy are cases of TB skyrocketing?
It’s a disease which many of us thought had been fairly much eradicated, but cases of TB are at their highest level since 2018, and could hit 300 by the end of…
MoncrieffRemembering author Jilly Cooper
Author of ‘Riders’ and ‘Rivals’, Jilly Cooper, has passed away. Perhaps best known for her bingeable bonkbusters, she brought joy to millions of readers…