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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffCan death be abolished?
A new book explores how to preserve our brains when we die, so that our successors can revive us at a later date! Joining Seán to discuss is Ariel…
MoncrieffShould you get a real or fake Christmas tree?
Over half a million Christmas trees will be cut down for homes across Ireland this festive period, but which is actually better for the environment… real or…
MoncrieffWhy spiced beef is a Cork tradition
While spiced beef has traditionally been associated with Cork, it has grown wings over the past few years and appears to be becoming more and more popular…
MoncrieffDoes Roblox draw children into gambling?
The popular video game Roblox is apparently being used by illegal casinos to draw young children into online gambling. The new investigation found that…
MoncrieffIs AI dangerous for artists?
Kate Bush has called on Ministers to protect artists from AI using their copyrighted works amid growing concerns from high-profile creatives and ongoing…
MoncrieffDo Disney princesses actually live ‘happily ever after’?
Is there really such a thing as ‘happily ever after’? Not for Disney’s famous princesses apparently. A new study suggests that many of these well-known…
MoncrieffIs the Christmas card dead? - Henry McKean Reports
Did you get any Christmas cards this year? It seems like something that has been dying out... Henry McKean has been investigating how popular the card is (or…
MoncrieffWhy is there a Guinness shortage in the UK?
Due to a shortage of the supply of Guinness in London currently, and the fact that it is now the best selling draught beer in the UK, some pubs have resorted…
MoncrieffGardaí to spend €12 million on shoes
The Garda Síochána intends to spend 12 million euro on shoes for the force over the next few years, with every member of the 14,000 currently serving Gardai to…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘hiccuping’ star?
A rare ‘hiccupping’ star has finally been documented for the first time ever. But, what is it, and why is it so big? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Charlotte…
MoncrieffSaying ‘no’ around Christmas - Henry McKean Reports
At this time of year, we are rushing around saying yes to everyone, but is it time to actually take a step back and just say “No, I can’t do it”? The public…
MoncrieffNew record set for world’s oldest newlyweds!
A new Guinness World Record has been verified for the oldest newlyweds: Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman are both over 100 years of age! Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffCan sandwiches count as a meal?
Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, has sparked outrage after claiming that sandwiches are not ‘real food’ and that ‘lunch is for wimps’... Joining Seán to discuss…
MoncrieffUK shop knits nude versions of local townspeople!
A shop in England has knitted the effigies of local townspeople for their Christmas window display, but there’s a twist… they’re all naked! Joining Seán is…
MoncrieffHaving fun with a ‘sober’ Christmas
Christmas is a time for festive cheer and, for most, a time when they drink too much beer! But, what about those who are sober at Christmas? How do they…
MoncrieffIs Eurovision’s new code of conduct fair?
In light of controversies at this year’s Eurovision in Malmo, a new code of conduct is being introduced by the European Broadcasting Union...but what does it…
MoncrieffMaking the perfect cheeseboard
What makes a perfect cheeseboard? Is it the creamy textures, the bold flavours, or the perfect pairing with chutneys and crackers? Joining Seán to discuss is…
MoncrieffWhat makes people forgetful? - Henry McKean Reports
What makes the human brain forget things? Why do we often lose our keys? Are you a forgetful person? Henry McKean has remembered to ask the public for their…
MoncrieffWhy is the cost of coffee increasing?
How much would you pay for your morning coffee? Prices are going up as coffee bean costs hit record highs. Bad weather in Brazil and Vietnam has led to smaller…
MoncrieffNew animated film explores trafficking in Dublin
A new short animated film, The Runners – A Trafficking Timeline, sheds light on a grim reality unfolding in Dublin’s north inner city: children as young as 10…
MoncrieffIs ‘teenspeak’ leading changes in language?
As both Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries announce their Words of the Year, from ‘brat’ to ‘brainrot’, are these phrases simply a product of teenspeak and are…
MoncrieffTalking in the 3rd person relieves stress - Henry McKean Reports
Researchers have found that talking to yourself in the third person is a stress reliever. When you step outside your own bubble and start treating yourself…
MoncrieffIreland’s lost WW2 defenses
A discovery has been made during a roadworks project in Limerick: ‘pillboxes’ - World War 2 defences built in case of invasion. But, what are they exactly, and…
MoncrieffCould Ireland become a green energy superpower?
Could Ireland become a green energy superpower? The German government is keen for Ireland to help supply hydrogen to fuel their manufacturing industries. How…
MoncrieffIs the Toy Show too consumerist?
The Late Late Toy Show returns once more tomorrow night, but Tanya Sweeney, Columnist with the Irish Independent, is slightly concerned about letting her…
MoncrieffThe Irish abroad for Christmas
Thousands of people have started to arrive back home for Christmas. Over the next few weeks, there will be tears of reunions at the airports. Newstalk…
MoncrieffThe many, many ‘Christmas Carol’ movies
With Christmas creeping up on us all, one of the most told tales around this time of year is Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas carol’. Since its publication in…
MoncrieffHow should you respond to rudeness?
From supermarket rows to cinematic queue showdowns, how should we respond to everyday rudeness? A witty comeback, or a dose of unexpected kindness? Esther…
MoncrieffThe PlayStation turns 30 - looking back at its impact
The Sony PlayStation turns 30 years old today. This video game console sold over 100 million units in its lifetime, being described as a ‘Concorde’ moment in…
MoncrieffWhy was the deepest hole in the world made?
The race for green energy solutions has forced many countries to consider the potential of geothermal heat. This approach will require the digging of some of…
MoncrieffLiving with a sexless relationship
Can a partnership, relationship or marriage thrive without those steamy bedroom antics? Well, to tell us about all of the reasons why a couple might move sex…
MoncrieffBuying second hand clothing as a Christmas gift
Thinking about being a tad more sustainable with your gift giving this Christmas? Buying pre-loved clothing could be a thoughtful and unique way to surprise…
MoncrieffWhy companies are using AI for customer service
Artificial Intelligence is quickly transforming how businesses handle customer service, making it more efficient and personalized. But, as AI improves, how are…
MoncrieffDoes food have a nationality?
A football coach has found herself in a legal row with a sport governing body over expenses. She claims that spaghetti and chopped tomatoes are “culturally”…
MoncrieffDo you have facial blindness?
Could you recognize a loved one in a crowd, or would their face be just another blur? Face blindness, or prosopagnosia, affects at least 2% of people and isn’t…
MoncrieffWhat are your legal rights in the workplace?
Are you shivering at work, but your boss won’t turn on the heating? Did you accidentally break equipment, only for it to be deducted from your wages? Are you…
MoncrieffWhat is the ‘Celtic Curse’?
What’s dubbed as the ‘Celtic Curse’ or Haemochromatosis, is an over absorption of iron from the food we eat which can lead to an overload of iron in the blood…
MoncrieffThe Dublin metro area built in the 1970’s
The long awaited metrolink will not be operational in Dublin until 2035… However, it seems that in the 1970’s, those in charge of planning and design in Dublin…
MoncrieffThe impact China’s one-child policy has had
What happens when a government controls the size of your family? China's one-child policy changed millions of lives and reshaped society in ways that are still…
MoncrieffWhy did this goat get a pension?
The best travelled mammal in the 18th century wasn’t a human… it was a goat! In fact, this goat was so famous she was eventually given a pension. Joining Seán…
MoncrieffThe VR device you can ‘taste’
If you've ever watched a cooking show and wished you could taste the food on screen, scientists may now have the answer. A lickable VR device has been…
MoncrieffThe truth behind iconic movie locations
Have you ever dreamed of staying in The Holiday’s cozy Rosehill Cottage, or imagined Gotham City as the gritty streets of New York? Well, think again! Movie…
MoncrieffNotre Dame Cathedral completely restored after fire
Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes! Five years after the devastating fire, French President Emmanuel Macron toured the beautifully restored…
MoncrieffWhere did tattoos come from?
A new book suggests that the craze for tattoos in this part of the world began with the rich upper classes! Joining Seán to discuss is Matt Lodder, an art…
MoncrieffShould the United Nations be restructured?
For the last year or two the international news feeds have been dominated by a number of seemingly intractable armed conflicts. The UN was founded with a view…
MoncrieffWhat are your pet peeves? - Henry McKean Asks
Scraping fingers down a blackboard, sticking your finger up your nose: there are many things that give people the ick. So, what’s your biggest pet peeve? Henry…
MoncrieffThe secret to developing good habits
We all have habits, whether they be good or bad. But, what if there was a science-backed blueprint to help us not only break the bad ones but make the good…
MoncrieffNew project examines old Irish recipes from the National Library collection
Among the thousands of tomes housed in the National Library of Ireland are many cookbooks, stretching back to the 1660s. The recipes inside offer a fascinating…
MoncrieffHow bad is misinformation with influencers?
A new survey carried out by UNESCO casts a stark warning on the absence of fact checking among online influencers. But, what can be done to rectify the…
MoncrieffShould Northern Ireland’s flag change for the Commonwealth Games?
There's increasing debate over Northern Ireland's flag at the Commonwealth Games, with calls for a change to better represent the region's diversity. Joining…
MoncrieffWhat does a ‘Theatre Fight Director’ do?
In recent years there have been calls to include an award for stunts in the Oscars. The idea being that Hollywood should recognise the creative input and the…
MoncrieffExperiencing AIDS in Ireland
How far have we come in the fight against HIV in Ireland? To mark World AIDS Day, a powerful new documentary, ‘Memorial – The Story of HIV/AIDS in Ireland’…
MoncrieffDoes IQ directly relate to intelligence?
Ten year old Krish Arora has become one of Mensa’s younger members after attaining the maximum score possible. This means that young Krish scored higher than…
MoncrieffWhat cocaine really does to your body
What really happens to your body when you take cocaine? Dr. Chris Luke, Medical Columnist and Podcaster has seen the harrowing effects of this drug up close…
MoncrieffThe history of the ‘Shamrock’ car
The ‘Shamrock’ was a car built in Ireland intended for the American market, but after the tenth car was made, production ceased - making it a very rare…
MoncrieffWho has the fairest democratic system?
On Friday many of us here in Ireland will be going to the polls to exercise our democratic franchise. 2024 is a pivotal year for democracies around the world…
MoncrieffAre personal ads making a comeback?
Are you looking for love but are having no luck finding it online? Maybe it's time to try something a little more traditional. Personal ads have been a…
MoncrieffWhy are we prescribing hearing aids at half the rate of the UK?
Ireland is prescribing a staggering 50% less hearing aids, per capita, than the UK. Why is this, and what can be done to help more people? Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffWhy are c-sections becoming more popular?
Figures from Eurostat data show that the rate of c-sections in Irish maternity hospitals has jumped to 41% among first time mums. This is double the EU…
MoncrieffShould you rent toys before buying?
With the holiday season fast approaching, parents are looking for ways to save money, reduce waste, and find toys their kids will truly love. Enter Vicky…