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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffHow can you safely land a plane without GPS?
With the EU accusing Russia of ‘GPS Spoofing’, after Ursula van der Leyen’s airplane was allegedly targeted, what exactly is this form of electronic…
MoncrieffThe impact of the Public Dance Halls Act - 90 years on
This year marks the 90th anniversary of a piece of legislation which had a profound impact on the way people socialised in this country. Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffThe evolution of the Irish restaurant menu
The traditional Irish hotel and restaurant menu has evolved enormously over the past four decades, with many homegrown staples, such as lamb and salmon, no…
MoncrieffCan Darwin explain JD Vance?
We all know Darwin’s Theory of Evolution - that we as humans all share a common ancestor. But, what else falls under the bracket of evolution? Is an iPhone a…
MoncrieffDo you suffer from ‘friendflation’? - Henry McKean Reports
'Friendflation' is a new internet term, which defines the idea that it is too expensive nowadays to have too many friends, and all the dinners and nights out…
MoncrieffWhy has Limerick’s “bird shit district” become a tourist attraction?
We have had a huge amount of tourists visiting Ireland over the course of this summer, and generally they tend to frequent a lot of the same spots: the Cliffs…
MoncrieffIs cultural criticism dying out?
This week, the Chicago Tribune announced that it was scrapping its film critic position entirely. Is there a danger that cultural criticism is on the way out…
MoncrieffRetracing Joyce’s steps from Ireland to Trieste
In 1904, James Joyce travelled from Ireland to Trieste by train, getting a little lost along the way. Now, the novelist Caoilinn Hughes has retraced Joyce’s…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘lavender marriage’?
A lavender marriage is a marriage between a man and a woman. The catch? One, or both of them, is homosexual. In this scenario, why do these marriages happen?…
MoncrieffThe internet is good for seniors - why?
A recent study has found lower rates of cognitive impairment among seniors who frequently use computers, smartphones, and the internet than those who avoid…
MoncrieffShould homebuyers be allowed a sleepover ahead of time?
When you’re buying a new car, you’d be mad not to take it for a test drive. How else could you really know whether it’s the car for you? Yet, when we buy a…
MoncrieffDoes manifesting actually work? - Henry McKean Asks
A lady was recently at a baby shower, and the mother to be was manifesting the sex of the baby, convinced it would work in her favour. Is this positive…
MoncrieffNew documentary examines decline in Irish dolphin activity
Dolphins have long made the waters off Ireland home, with the first record of a dolphin in Irish waters being recorded as far back as 752 AD. But in recent…
MoncrieffYoung people are more unhappy than the middle-aged, why?
For decades now there has been a widely held belief among researchers that we are at our happiest in early adulthood, and then as we age into our middle age…
MoncrieffNew film documents past 20 years of mother’s relationship with son
Seán’s guest has spent the past 20 years recording her relationship with her son Jim. The culmination of this longitudinal project is ‘Motherboard’, a film…
MoncrieffNew initiative aims to bring more life to local community
For many communities, there is a sense that as life gets busier some of the heart of the community can fade away; in Bluebell in south west Dublin, a new…
MoncrieffThe reality of friendship in your 40s
When was the last time you got together with all of your oldest friends? Friendship changes as we get older, and it can get harder and harder to prioritise…
MoncrieffAre vintage engagement rings the next trend?
Will Taylor Swift change the engagement ring industry after sharing shots of her giant ring and romantic proposal with NFL player Travis Kelce? Matthew Weldon…
MoncrieffWhy are some phrases so common in speech?
It is very likely that someone has said “one hundred percent” to you when what they actually mean is “yes”, but why has this affirmation become so commonplace?…
MoncrieffWill a new EU pay transparency directive cut the gender pay gap?
A new EU directive on pay transparency is going to change how open companies need to be about the salaries they offer to their employees, but what will this…
MoncrieffAround the World
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…
MoncrieffRestorative justice for serious crimes
Restorative Justice is a voluntary process where victims and offenders, with the help of an impartial third party, meet to resolve repair the harm done by the…
MoncrieffFamily dinner time under threat
Family dinner time seems to be increasingly under threat. A survey carried out in the UK found a minority of people at the table, with 45% eating in front of…
MoncrieffBuilding your own tiny house
The cost-of-living and housing crisis have made life extremely difficult for the young people of Ireland. Many have had to resort to emigration or living at…
MoncrieffCan you fix a dodgy haircut?
At the US Open this week, the world number two Carlos Alcarez sported a new tight haircut. He revealed in a post-match press interview that this was because…
MoncrieffThe new Irish Republican Brotherhood
Those with an understanding of Irish history will know the Irish Republican Brotherhood played a pivotal role in the country's politics from the late 19th…
MoncrieffMusic to help babies sleep
When it comes to art, the preferences of adults and small children rarely coalesce. Most parents are unlikely to choose to listen to Baby Shark in their spare…
MoncrieffHiring wolfhounds to walk - Henry McKean reports
In advance of the Oasis gig, Richard Ashcroft was spotted walking around Stephen’s Green in the company of some Irish wolfhounds. But the dogs weren’t his –…
MoncrieffRed Cross aid effort in Palestine
Last week, experts at the UN-backed body of food security increased the food insecurity level within Gaza city to its highest and most severe classification…
MoncrieffWhy are most cars grey now?
Grey is by far the most popular choice for cars in this country, but why is this and why have we ditched the colour spectrum of the 70s and 80s? Owner of…
MoncrieffTracking where clothes go when you recycle them
If you donate to a clothes bank, where do these clothes end up, and will someone even end up wearing them? A project called Voice Ireland decided to track some…
MoncrieffDeath of the traditional college student?
More and more students are having to commute long distances due to the housing crisis, and having to hold down jobs while studying due to the cost-of-living…
MoncrieffDo you lie about your age?
The idea of getting older is something that many of us struggle with, and some people prefer to keep how old they are a secret altogether. TV star Kaye Adams…
MoncrieffIs everything better with company? - Henry McKean Asks
A US study found that the smallest daily moments of company gain a lift from human connection. Is that true? Henry McKean has been speaking with the public…
MoncrieffCheshire restaurant launches menu curated by ‘Water Sommelier’
A restaurant in Cheshire in England has just launched its first ever water menu, curated by a dedicated Water Sommelier. But, what exactly does that entail?…
MoncrieffCould an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge?
After careful analysis, the age-old mystery over exactly how the enormous monoliths at Stonehenge were lugged all the way from Wales to Wiltshire may at last…
MoncrieffWill AI change office culture?
Are you in the office every day, or do you have the luxury of working remotely? And just how close are you with your colleagues? You might have met your other…
MoncrieffAre school uniforms outdated?
It’s that time of year when an odd quirk of modern Irish society comes to light. As our kids go back to school, we enter a period when our children are…
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So You Think You're an Adult
Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley joins Sean to find solutions to listeners' life problems...
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Joseph O'Connor - One City Many Stories
Joseph O'Connor is among six Irish writers to share their thoughts on Dublin’s literary history and their own writing journeys in a new video series – Dublin…
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Do people talk about their kids too much?
Irish Times contributor Céire Sadlier joins Sean to explore why parents spend so much time talking about their children...
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Parenting: Separation anxiety
Joanna Fortune joins Sean to answer listeners' parenting questions...
MoncrieffWhat is ‘experimental archaeology’?
Experimental archaeology is a field of study within archaeology that focuses on recreating past technologies, activities, and environments to better understand…
MoncrieffHow does leg lengthening surgery work?
Seán’s guest is a Journalist based in Istanbul, and has spent time investigating the unusual world of leg lengthening surgery which clinics in the city…
MoncrieffShould we actually eat the placenta?
The DJ Calvin Harris has shared images of his wife’s placenta encapsulation to his 9 million followers on Instagram, in the aftermath of their son’s birth…
MoncrieffWhat exactly is ‘night swimming’?
The past couple years, Ireland has made a big name for itself for its big wave surfing spots. With beaches such as Mullaghmore, Aileens and Bundoran becoming…
MoncrieffWhat is a citizen's role in a democracy?
With the Irish Presidential election coming up, normal everyday people are being urged to speak up for democratic principles. Elections are a charged…
MoncrieffWhy are Lithuania training children to fly drones?
The war between Russia and Ukraine has become something of a testing ground for military use of drones, and the lessons haven’t gone unnoticed elsewhere. The…
MoncrieffShould we ditch the Mercator map?
The Correct the Map Campaign is encouraging governments and organisations to stop using the Mercator Projection in favour of a map that more accurately…
MoncrieffDo you get FOMO? - Henry McKean Asks
Why do many of us have the fear of missing out? What is it that makes us feel we need to be somewhere, and does social media magnify it? Henry McKean has been…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘mankeeping’?
While data shows us that women continue to carry the domestic burden in the home, a new phenomenon is gathering pace: ’mankeeping’. But, what is it, and how…
MoncrieffHow to look after your garden in the heat
Even with it being near the end of the summer, looking after your garden as it deals with high temperatures can be a challenge. So, what’s the best course of…
MoncrieffWhat is the EU’s relationship with China like today?
This year marks 50 years of diplomatic relationship between China and The EU. In 1975, just a couple of years after Ireland had joined what was the European…
MoncrieffDo cows like jazz?
Humans like Jazz. At least some of them do anyway. But, do cows? It’s one of the great questions of our time, and the fine people on TikTok have been working…
MoncrieffThe good and the bad of growing up on O’Connell Street
Distant cousins of Danny DeVito grew up in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street, and while the actor missed out on the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s…
MoncrieffWhy has pretending to have a job become popular in China?
China’s youth unemployment rate has stayed stubbornly high since Covid, and is currently above 14%. As a result, some young people have taken to pretending to…
MoncrieffHas dating become more transactional?
What were your first impressions of your partner? And were you thinking about whether they were ‘MORTGAGE material as well as MARRIAGE material’ when you first…
MoncrieffIs there a shift towards renting debs dresses to be more sustainable?
Some schools around the country have been taking a stand around the excess cost and waste followed by debs season. But its not just the schools who’ve been…
MoncrieffThe science behind reality TV and how it shapes our thinking
Reality television has been a point of contention for lots of people for many years, with many saying it promotes bad behaviour and not to mention the stress…
MoncrieffGender gap in STEM subjects and the effect at third level
A studio has highlighted the stark gender gap in STEM subjects at Leaving Cert level. Just over 43% of female Leaving Cert students studied another STEM…