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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffStarvation in Gaza and helplessness - from an Irish perspective
Many of us will have seen photos and images of starving children across our social media feeds and tv screens in the last number of days, as warnings that Gaza…
MoncrieffWhat it’s like to be an Interpreter
Irish artist Jenny Brady’s new film, ‘The Glass Booth / An Both Gloine’, explores the worlds of interpretation and communication. Chris Guichot de Fortis is an…
MoncrieffCan you stop aging by just ignoring it?
Can you really turn back time? Well, what about by just not ever acknowledging how old you are? 56-year-old Mariah Carey has come out to say that she “doesn’t…
MoncrieffHow gross is the airport?
You might be looking forward to a holiday at this stage in the summer, but if you are taking a trip abroad, just how gross is the airport? And, should you be…
MoncrieffWhy does Chinese Guinness taste so wrong?
While the many Irish pubs in China do a decent trade in Guinness, a major overhaul of where Chinese Guinness is brewed is getting people worried, and even…
MoncrieffWhere are all the hand salutes in cities?
Often in the Irish countryside, motorists and pedestrians will offer a finger or hand salutation on passing each other. This is something that doesn’t happen…
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Experiencing and dealing with psychosis
Seán’s guest suffered a mental health episode during lockdown while living in Italy. Diagnosed as psychosis, a condition she wasn’t familiar with, her journey…
MoncrieffThe rich folklore within the Irish Traveller community
Due to historical discrimination, the culture of the Irish Traveller community is not well known or understood. But, the minority's heritage is steeped with…
MoncrieffWhat happened to DB Cooper?
On the evening of November 24th 1971, a man held a plane to ransom for $200,000, then parachuted out in his suit and dress shoes, never to be seen again. DB…
MoncrieffDoes your job define you? - Henry McKean Asks
A quarter of us stick to core office hours and go home at 5 on the dot. What does your job say about you? And does it define you? Henry McKean has been finding…
MoncrieffWhat will be the future of the Scouts in Ireland?
The Scouts, a vast youth organisation with thousands of members across the country, is attempting to offer a roadmap to our young people using more traditional…
MoncrieffHow do Russia’s ‘kamikaze’ drones work?
Last night, Russia sent another barrage of 300 kamikaze drones into Ukraine, a campaign they have ramped up by a factor of ten over the past 12 months. But…
MoncrieffWho was Lafcadio Hearn?
We live in a country famed for its writers - this is the land of Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, Shaw and many more. We know these names. But, one name you might not be…
MoncrieffAre we witnessing the death of TV?
The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show has rocked the television industry, but what does it tell us more broadly about the decline of TV? Joining Sean to…
MoncrieffWhat is an ‘AI couples retreat’?
A couples retreat is a staple of a relationship - the chance to get away from the responsibilities of life with a loved one. Now, imagine that, just with your…
MoncrieffWhat makes people indifferent about sport?
With two All-Ireland weekends in a row, for those who are not into sports, it can be a rather alienating time. So, what is it that makes some people sports mad…
MoncrieffWhat are the best live album recordings?
Were you unable or unwilling to fork out a gajillion Euro for one of Oasis’s dynamic tickets? Well fear not, the now even wealthier Manchunian rockers have…
MoncrieffWhy has there been a reduction in aid commitments globally?
The 40th anniversary of Live Aid happened recently. This great moment of global solidarity precipitated a decades-long increase in aid spending from across the…
MoncrieffBlackspots for footpath parking - Henry McKean Reports
Gardaí issued just over 900 fixed penalty notices in Dublin in the first six months of the year, with Finglas and Ballymun being the worst offenders. Why is…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘toy library’?
With her house full of plastic toys that her child had gotten too old for, Seán’s guest decided that something needed to be done that would allow parents to…
MoncrieffNew ringfort excavation tells more about ancient Irish society
Excavations at a ring fort overlooking Galway Bay have revealed that it was home to some of the most prominent members of ancient Irish society. So, what does…
MoncrieffThe Irish group delivering decommissioned vehicles to Ukraine
A group from Kilkenny recently returned from their 6th transcontinental convoy, delivering decommissioned commercial and public vehicles to the frontlines in…
Moncrieff‘Dinosaur fish’ seen to be in Irish waters
Have you heard of a sturgeon fish? With a recent sighting of a fish previously thought to be extinct in Irish waters, what is this ‘dinosaur fish’, and why is…
MoncrieffBeing the world champion of doing nothing!
The International Space-Out Competition is an annual event that judges who is the best at doing… nothing! But, how is that decided, and what is taking part in…
MoncrieffHow domestic filming locations are found
When you’re making a movie, how do you find the perfect location for a scene? Is it in a house ten minutes down the road, or on the other side of the country?…
MoncrieffThe growing issue of child poverty in one parent families
A lot of parents are finding it hard to make ends meet as the rising cost of living hits, but one parent families are particularly impacted. Most poor children…
MoncrieffThe role of romance in Irish Literature.
Who doesn’t want to live happily ever after? The important role of romance fiction in Irish Literature is being explored in a new exhibition, which has opened…
MoncrieffThe moving statue in Ballinspittle - 40 years on
Forty years ago today a 17-year-old local girl, Claire O’Mahony, saw the statue of Our Lady, in the grotto just outside Ballinspittle at Sheehy’s Cross, move…
MoncrieffHow do we define Irishness?
What we consider the markers of Irishness can be something of a fraught question, but one thing that we’re somewhat famous for is our accent. So, what is it…
MoncrieffWhy is there no practical driving test for tractors?
There is currently no practical driver training or test for tractors in Ireland. Paul Daly, a Fianna Fáil Senator and farmer, is calling for this to change…
MoncrieffWhy is July 22nd unusually short?
Often, some days feel longer or shorter than others, but today, July 22nd, is actually literally shorter than others. Why is that? Shane Bergin, Physicist &…
MoncrieffCalls made for dedicated animal crime unit
The My Lovely Horse Rescue group believe that there is an animal welfare crisis taking place in Ireland currently, and are calling on the Government to…
MoncrieffAre some people just bad at texting?
Are you a terrible texter? Or are you sick of sending messages and seeing the blue ticks and then waiting days for a reply? When it comes to texting, is there…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement?
A movement called ‘Stop Killing Games’ is trying to convince the EU to introduce new rules so that consumers have more rights in relation to the digital assets…
MoncrieffWhy Drogheda United has links with Turkey
If you’re a League of Ireland football fan, you may have noticed that the Drogheda United crest has a star and crescent on it, much like you would see on the…
MoncrieffHas the nightgown become popular again?
From Parker Posey in ‘The White Lotus’ to Megan Stalter in ‘Too Much’, the nightgown is having a moment. But, how did such an old-fashioned garment become…
MoncrieffWhat is inside this million year old ice?
The world’s oldest ice cores have just arrived in the UK after a journey all the way from East Antarctica. Scientists will soon begin melting this ice in an…
MoncrieffWhat rules do you have for house guests? - Henry McKean Asks
Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house…
MoncrieffHas cocaine use in Ireland been normalised?
Has cocaine become completely normalised? A new report published by the Department of Health has highlighted that cocaine users are now older and better…
MoncrieffJulie Jay and Colm O’Regan on the comedy work-life balance
Comedians Julie Jay and Colm O’Regan join Seán in Lighthouse Cinema to talk all things comedy, and the work-life balance that is needed in their careers. Julie…
MoncrieffLiz Nugent on her latest book ‘Strange Sally Diamond’
Seán’s guest’s latest book, ‘Strange Sally Diamond’, went straight to number one in Ireland. Liz Nugent, one of Ireland’s foremost crime writers, joins live in…
MoncrieffLost onion basket revived in local community
A traditional Irish basket for collecting harvested onions had been lost to history, until Seán’s guest managed to recreate one so accurately that it is now…
MoncrieffDo you make an effort to speak the language abroad?
Do you make the effort when you are abroad to speak the language? Even just a ‘gracias’ or ‘merci’ can go a long way. So, are we good at attempting to speak…
MoncrieffHow do we define our own identity?
Who are you? When someone asks you that question what first springs to mind? Your nationality? Your job? Your sexual orientation? Your religion? How useful are…
MoncrieffWhy did Mallorca ban splitting the bill?
‘One bill per table’ - that’s the new rule being rolled out across all restaurants in Mallorca to stop tourists bickering over the bill and wasting staff time…
MoncrieffPilot discusses quitting due to climate concerns
Seán’s guest used to be a pilot with a major airline before he developed ‘eco-anxiety’, causing him to quit flying. He now features in a new documentary…
MoncrieffThe story behind the thriving Japanese Irish music community
You may be aware that the Taoiseach was on a state visit to Japan last week. What you may not know is that Japan has something of a thriving community of…
MoncrieffHow philosophy helps you make sense of the news
What can philosophy teach us? And just how can applying philosophical logic help when assessing major news stories and global conflict? Co-Founder of Hear…
Moncrieff165 year old post office closes in Kerry
Nora O’Connor has been the Postmistress in Ballyduff in Kerry since 1984, after her family ran the post office there since the 1860s when the Penny Black was…
MoncrieffIs there forgotten treasure in your attic?
Whether it's been tucked away and forgotten about, or left to you through inheritance - the humble attic could be containing treasures right above your noses!…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘dynamic pricing’ in supermarkets?
Does the price of barbecue food go up when the weather is good? And should you be stocking up on certain household items at particular times of year? With the…
MoncrieffDid ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish’ signs actually exist?
While over a million Irish people emigrated to the UK during the 20th century, the narrative over these people’s experiences varies, with the mythology…
MoncrieffHow to prevent and deal with an ingrown toenail
Getting an ingrown toenail during the summer can be a real pain, if you want to be in sandals and flip flops during the good weather. So, how do you prevent…
MoncrieffLong-awaited Defamation Bill passed - was it the right idea?
Last week saw Ireland's long-awaited Defamation Bill passed in both the Dáil and the Seanad. However, not everyone is satisfied that the bill is sufficient to…
Moncrieff€1 houses in Italy - what’s the catch?
Every so often you’ll spot those headlines about derelict homes going for one euro in Italy, and you might ask yourself if the dream matches the reality…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘music therapy’?
In an upcoming talk at the Sugar Club in Dublin on August 20th, Dr Shane Cassidy, a Music Therapist and Director of Neurolinks, will discuss how music can be…
MoncrieffWould you have a pet tarantula?
1,500 illegally traded tarantulas were recently seized by officials in Cologne Bonn airport. But, how dangerous are tarantulas, and are they still popular as a…
MoncrieffTrump and the ‘Madman Theory’
Is Trump really a madman, or is he simply following in the footsteps of Richard Nixon and acting out the Madman Theory in International diplomacy? Joining Seán…
MoncrieffWhy Ireland is failing with marine preservation
There are calls for the government to follow through on the promises made to ensure marine preservation and the protection of our ocean environments. It is…
MoncrieffShould cars ditch touchscreens and go back to buttons?
With cars relying more and more on touchscreen technology, is there a growing safety concern, and is it time to return to good old-fashioned buttons? Joining…