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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffWhat are the best PR comebacks?
Phillip Schofield will be returning to screens more than a year after his departure from breakfast television. The former ‘This Morning’ presenter will appear…
MoncrieffTime Out names Inchicore as one of world's coolest neighbourhoods
Inchicore has been named by Time Out magazine as one of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. The Dublin 8 spot officially joins the likes of…
MoncrieffWhat are the most common nightmares?
A new survey looks at the most common nightmares experienced by Irish people in different parts of the country. From being naked in public, to getting chased…
MoncrieffCouple who met on cruise got engaged after 4 weeks!
A cruise ship called ‘The Odyssey’ was planned to set sail from Belfast last May, but has effectively been stuck for mechanical and certification issues. Until…
MoncrieffThe craziest items sold at an auction
How much would you be willing to pay for a used toilet seat? Probably not much. However, the used toilet seats of celebrities can sell at auction for…
MoncrieffShould pints be smaller?
A new study in the UK has pub landlords up in arms. The study trialed a new smaller glass instead of the usual pint measure, and found that people drank less…
MoncrieffHow deer culling in Ireland works
If you’ve caught a glimpse of a deer in Ireland, then you’re probably not that lucky. The country is thronged with deer, so much so, that heavy deer management…
MoncrieffWhat are ‘blue zones’? And are they real?
From Netflix documentaries to special diets, there has been more and more talk of so-called ‘Blue Zones’, areas of the world where there is a high…
MoncrieffWhy do we import most of our vegetables?
It's relatively easy to grow carrots in Ireland, but if you wanted to buy them in a shop - you're going to see produce from different countries, and even…
MoncrieffWas this Wuthering Heights casting a mistake?
Emerald Fennell, the director of hits such as Saltburn and Promising Young Woman, has announced that her new adaptation of Wuthering Heights will feature…
MoncrieffHow hard is it to own a thatched cottage?
Many of the country’s thatched cottage owners are experiencing challenges with regard to insurance, due to the high premiums and lack of companies willing to…
MoncrieffWhy are breast reductions becoming more popular?
The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery conducts a yearly survey of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures performed worldwide. Among the statistics…
MoncrieffThe spy glasses causing a scandal in the Italian government
Last month, the Italian Tourism Minister had to resign over an affair he had with an influencer. Now, the Italian police are investigating whether or not this…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘mini moon’?
From late September, Earth will have a second moon. This second moon is known as a “mini moon” and is extremely rare. Joining Seán to explain more is David…
MoncrieffTaking a lie detector test - Henry McKean Reports
Last week at the Ploughing, production company Kite Entertainment were casting for the Irish version of The Traitors. They were looking for good liars. So, are…
MoncrieffWhat is a hot air balloon race like?
The Gordon Bennett Cup is the longest hot air balloon race in the world. It recently took place, and there was only one female team in the competition. One of…
MoncrieffDoes Sally Rooney get chess right in her new book?
Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive chess. But, how does it compare to the real scene? Joining Seán to…
MoncrieffHow to avoid a massive mini-bar bill
If you’ve ever stumbled into a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning, you’ll know the temptation to break into the mini-bar can be overwhelming. However…
MoncrieffWoman goes viral after making cup of tea in an air fryer
While air fryers are all the rage nowadays, there is one thing you probably haven’t imagined preparing in the popular convection oven: a cup of tea. Seán’s…
MoncrieffVatican to make decision over Medjugorje
Every year many Irish pilgrims visit Medjugorje in Bosnia. Today, the Vatican issued a statement on its process of authentication. Joining Seán to discuss what…
MoncrieffWhat gifts can politicians accept in Ireland?
As the controversy continues over the large amount of gifts accepted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, what exactly are the rules for public officials…
MoncrieffAre we too serious? - Henry McKean Asks
As a people, have we become too serious? What do we do nowadays to have fun? With so many responsibilities, where do we find the time? Well, Henry McKean has…
MoncrieffWhat are head lice exactly?
It's that time of year again, where your children come home from school pulling the hair off themselves because they are riddled with head lice. But, what are…
MoncrieffIs music plagiarism just a coincidence?
Miley Cyrus is reportedly being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her hit 2023 single ‘Flowers’, by a company that claims it owns a share of the…
MoncrieffThe pill that can fix a drinking problem
Lots of people like to unwind after a hard day's work with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a tipple of gin. Sometimes one becomes 2, and 3 becomes 4…
MoncrieffShould the hierarchical minimum wage be made more equal?
Currently in Ireland, the minimum wage is offered in different bandwidths for those workers who are under the age of 20. Seán’s guest has been arguing in the…
MoncrieffIrishman to compete in mullet competition
While mullets appear to be getting more and more popular among younger people, one man from Mayo has taken it to a different level and will soon compete in the…
MoncrieffShould we still have turf fires?
For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire. These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue. To…
MoncrieffThis woman’s escape from a ‘trad wife’ marriage
While there has been much discussion online of so-called ‘trad wife’ influencers, one woman has now written a book about her own journey of escape from a very…
MoncrieffThe history of whaling in Ireland
A new documentary film on TG4 this week explores the colourful and grisly history of whaling in Ireland, which was motivated primarily by the demand for the…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘Harvest Moon’ - and what’s happening tonight?
Three major celestial events are set to take place tonight including a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and the Harvest Moon. But, what can we expect exactly?…
MoncrieffThe day to day of a doggie daycare
You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the childcare sector, but what about doggie daycare? Well, it’s a thing. And one of the most…
MoncrieffShould you be tracking your partner?
Tracking has become a facet of modern life; tracking packages, shipments, and our children’s whereabouts seems relatively normal. Less normal is the world of…
MoncrieffHow assisted dying has been working in New Zealand
Assisted dying has been a contentious topic in Ireland for some time now, as has the rhetoric around it. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, assisted dying has been…
MoncrieffThe problems with maintaining an afro
Yesterday was World Afro day, and although it has become a staple of pop culture, is there still a stigma around having one, and how hard are they to maintain?…
MoncrieffThe nightmare that is teaching teenagers to drive
Teaching someone how to drive is not for the faint hearted. It can often involve grabbing doors, closing eyes and perhaps the odd scream. Basically, it can be…
MoncrieffWhy are home births becoming more popular?
New figures that have been released by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre show that there has been a significant increase in women opting for home…
MoncrieffAre you a slow or fast walker? - Henry McKean Asks
Fast walkers have become increasingly frustrated with slow street walkers getting in their way as they dart around their town or city, running late and looking…
MoncrieffWhat is Disney’s ‘Club 33’?
Club 33 is an ultra-exclusive club in Disneyland. It’s in the news this week because a man has been kicked out of it after getting drunk on site, a big no-no…
MoncrieffFlappy Bird to return after over 10 years
In 2013 the extremely popular game Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store because its original creator deemed it too addictive for users. Well good news…
MoncrieffThe best (and worst) cameos in entertainment
French First Lady Brigitte Macron is to make a cameo in Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’. It’s one of the more high profile cameos over recent years, which seemed to…
MoncrieffThe history of smoking in sport
These days it’s not that common to see athletes smoking. But, at the Solheim Cup this weekend you might catch a glimpse of Charley Hull out on course with a…
MoncrieffDo nail salons lift morale? - Henry McKean Asks
Obviously, people have been getting their nails done for many years - but there seems to be a recent explosion of nail bars in Dublin. So, why are they so…
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Victoria Mary Clarke talks about new stamp unveiled to honor Shane MacGowan
Victoria tells Seán her husband would have been thrilled with his stamp. She also claims she spoke to Shane from beyond the grave through a clairvoyant.
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How do you know when you're in love?
Relationship Expert and Life Coach Frances Kelleher tells Seán Moncrieff about her tried and tested "blueprint" for finding love.
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Is squatting a solution to the housing crisis?
Sean Moncrieff spoke to 27 year old Asha Woodhouse who is squatting at a house in Cork. She and four other people, who are members of 'Connolly Youth Movement"…
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How filthy is your water bottle?
Dr. Primrose Freestone , Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester, joins Seán Moncrieff to reveal some uncomfortable truths...
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How to spend the €13 billion Apple tax windfall
Simon Tierney joins Seán Moncrieff to suggest some outlandish infrastructure projects for Ireland...
MoncrieffHow a ‘Scent Designer’ can create any smell
Smell can transport us back in time, and transcend us to a different place. And, if you want to know what the cesspit of a Norman Fortress smells like, well…
MoncrieffHow much time do you spend at a restaurant?
A new survey on dining times in different global capitals paints an intriguing picture of how and when people choose to visit restaurants. But, what does it…
MoncrieffDoes birth order affect your love life?
If you’re a first born married to a first born, then listen up! According to some studies and theories. your relationship may be doomed to fail. So, should we…
MoncrieffIs jiving making a comeback?
Over the weekend, Taoiseach Simon Harris popped into the Dungarvan show where he was caught attempting to jig and jive. In decades past, jiving would have been…
MoncrieffShipwrecks discovered off the coast of Dublin
Work is under way to identify the origins of three historic shipwrecks that were discovered on Portmarnock Strand in Dublin over the summer. The wrecks were…
MoncrieffThe luxuries you can’t live without - Henry McKean Reports
New research says that people, despite the cost of living crisis, are spending on average €800 a year - just on coffee! Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out…
MoncrieffInfamous Fyre Festival set to return
The infamous Fyre Festival, which took place under calamitous circumstances, ending with its organiser getting jailed, may be making a return in 2025. Joining…
MoncrieffDonald Trump wants to prove if aliens exist
Since the beginning of time people have questioned whether life outside this earth exists. Well, we might soon be a little closer to getting some answers…
MoncrieffWhat is a ‘swap shop’?
As more and more people turn away from fast fashion, so too has there been a rise in swap shops popping up around the country. But, how do they work? Joining…
MoncrieffIs it feminine to use a straw?
This week Fox News host Jesse Watters mocked Democratic VP candidate Tim Waltz for drinking a milkshake with a straw. But, is using a straw really such a…
MoncrieffUncontacted tribe kills two loggers
Two loggers have been shot dead with a bow and arrow after a confrontation with an uncontacted tribe. The Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon is one of…
MoncrieffHow does polling work?
If you’ve been following the US Presidential election over the last few weeks, you will have noticed a lot of analysts putting a huge emphasis on polling. It…