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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffJohnny Marr slams Donald Trump for using The Smiths song during a rally last year
Last night, the Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr tweeted his disgust at a Donald Trump campaign event using one of his band’s songs. He then vowed to stop the…
MoncrieffPart of St. Brigid’s relic to return to Kildare after nearly 1000 years
Last year, a campaign was launched to bring back St Brigid’s relic from Lisbon to Kildare. We spoke with David Mongey, Chairman of INTO Kildare and member of…
MoncrieffHolidaymakers warned to 'be aware' of types of fauna when travelling abroad
Jamie Doran was hospitalized after he made contact with a caterpillar. Should we be more aware of deadly insects when travelling around Europe and even in…
MoncrieffMicro-Joys: Finding the Good in the Little Things
You’ve heard the phrase “find joy in the little things”, but in a world of wars, housing crises and climate change, it can be hard to see joy. But the Greater…
MoncrieffDo we really turn into our parents?
We all think we are avoiding it, but sooner or later there comes a time when we just have to accept that we are turning into our parents. But did you know…
MoncrieffThe Dating App for Bald People
A niche dating site for the bald community seeks to link the folically challenged with those who admire a smooth pate. Sean was joined by David Minns, Founder…
MoncrieffWhy are cars getting bigger?
Figures released today show that cars are getting wider by about a centimetre every two years. More than 73,000 SUVs were sold in Ireland last year, up from…
MoncrieffOscars 2024: Oppenheimer dominates nominations
Cillian Murphy has been nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Oscars. The Irishman was nominated for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher…
MoncrieffShould the Irish Pub be placed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list?
As more and more pubs around Ireland close, is it time to offer some form of cultural protection? Sean was joined by Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth to discuss...
MoncrieffA History of Irish Political Cartoons
Political satire has been a mainstay of commentary for centuries, allowing for brief but impactful remarks about current affairs, scandals and characters. And…
Moncrieff60 Years of Tolka Row
It was this month 60 years ago that Ireland got its first soap opera. Tolka Row focused on two families in an imaginary housing estate in north Dublin and ran…
Moncrieff'Getting back in the saddle' - 'A lot of benefits' from scheduling sex with a partner
The comedian and actor Katherine Ryan has disclosed in a newspaper interview that she and her husband schedule their sexual encounters. So, is ‘booking it in’…
MoncrieffHow to take off and land in a storm
You might have seen videos online of plans trying to land at various airports across the UK and Ireland last night during Storm Isha. Anyone who’s been in that…
MoncrieffAlpha vs Beta Relationships
There’s the old saying opposites attract, but sometimes we can’t help but look for the traits we like about ourselves in our prospective partners. So if you’re…
MoncrieffThe Return of the Hovercraft
The hovercraft route between the south of England and the Isle of Wight is currently the only year round scheduled service using this mode of transport. But…
MoncrieffThe Flaws with Rotten Tomatoes
One of the writers of the latest season of True Detective has gone public with her criticism of people ‘review bombing’ her show in order to skew the audience…
Moncrieff'My mam does everything' - Henry asks who does the housework in your house?
A Chinese mum live streamed her 9 year old son to make sure he is doing his homework, and so she can concentrate on her housework. This got us thinking about…
MoncrieffWhat is 'bookshelf wealth'?
A new interiors trend called ‘bookshelf wealth’ is all the rage but what is it and is cultivating a bookshelf taking precedence over the actual reading of the…
MoncrieffHow do you pronounce scone?
Scone or scon? It has divided counties and nations for decades, but it seems both are correct. Countdown presenter Susie Dent has said the dictionary allows…
MoncrieffHow should we introduce young people to alcohol?
An incident in a pub in the UK, in which a child was refused a champagne flute for her soft drink, has triggered a conversation about when and how we introduce…
MoncrieffAll-Island Strategic Rail Review would see Fermanagh as 'only county' without rail
More than 5,000 people have signed a petition to get Fermanagh included in the All Island Strategic Rail Review. The draft plan was published last autumn and…
MoncrieffSober rave in Dublin about 'exploring a different way' to party
Raves aren’t for the fainthearted. Often you’re packed into a warehouse with hundreds of other people, who are sweating and a little bit worse for wear. But…
MoncrieffSongs making a comeback from their use in recent movies And TV
Older songs are making a comeback, with some being discovered for the first time by younger generations. The nostalgic wave can be prompted by a new Tik Tok…
MoncrieffHow does the cold weather affect an EV battery?
Electric cars are a great invention but what happens to the batteries during the cold winter months, or if you are in Ireland, the coldness year-round. Shane…
MoncrieffWhat is a community hotel?
The government yesterday agreed in principle to the request to turn a derelict hotel in Roscrea into a community hotel, in an attempt to calm tensions over the…
MoncrieffHacks to Reduce Your Phone Use
Comedian Tommy Tiernan found a grayscale screen to be his unlikely ally in curtailing phone use. But that’s just one trick in the digital detox handbook for…
MoncrieffIreland's History of Emigration
The media has been dominated by stories over the last number of months about protests taking place outside reception centres over immigrants seeking…
MoncrieffThe Baby Name Consultants
More and more people are choosing to outsource their baby naming to consultants. But how does the process work? Sean was joined SJ Strum, Founder of Baby Name…
Moncrieff'I wouldn't really watch live TV' - Is realtime TV watching on the way out?
The days of watching live TV could be numbered. The Broadcasters Audience Research Board in the UK says the proportion of programming watched on demand rose to…
MoncrieffWhat is the role of the Irish Army Ranger Wing?
A new purpose-built headquarters for the Army Ranger Wing is due to be built this year, as part of a series of infrastructure investments in the Defense…
MoncrieffRobin rescued in Kildare after getting caught in 'cruel' glue trap
A charity based in Kildare town has recently released a robin red breast that came into its care, after getting itself attached to a glue trap. Dan Donoher…
MoncrieffHow do you define genocide?
Last week, the eyes of the world were on the International Criminal Court, as Aouth Africa took a case against Israel over the situation in Gaza. Some were…
Moncrieff'I was going through two a day' - Attempting to quit vaping 'tougher than it seems'
Starting is easy, quitting's tough. JJ Clarke, Assistant Podcast Producer at the Irish Independent, insightfully explores this in his latest piece. He delves…
MoncrieffGladiators is back!
Saturday evening TV in the 1990s was in its prime, with classics like Blind Date, Noel’s House Party, You’ve been Framed and others. But one gameshow stands…
MoncrieffGerman Chancellor embraces 19th Century tech to outsmart Russian spies
The German Chancellor’s office has announced that it will retain its 19th century pneumatic tube messaging system due to its fears of Russian interception of…
MoncrieffThe Most Turbulent Flights in the World
Turbulence is the worst part of flying for many people. Though it’s a phenomenon that happens surprisingly regularly, it can often be alarming – one that can…
MoncrieffDo Irish women say 'sorry' too much?
According to comedian Emma Doran, Irish women are apologise too much. Emma depicts this in her latest video, which features various characters, one of which…
MoncrieffThe World's Ugliest Lawn Competition
There is a comptetion currently ongoing for the World's Ugliest Lawn. Broadcaster and Gardener Diarmuid Gavin is one of the judges and he joined Sean to…
MoncrieffHow do people decide what to dress their loved ones in for their funeral
Singer Imelda May has revealed that her father was dressed in a clown suit for his wake because he had specifically requested them to arrange this as he wanted…
MoncrieffIs the traditional phonebooth about to make a comeback?
Cork city's old phone boxes are due to be replaced with digital kiosks. Eir is applying to Cork City Council to replace their old phone boxes with new…
MoncrieffThe Search for Ireland’s Buried Treasure Ship
It may seem like a notion of times past, but are there any treasure shipwrecks in Ireland? According to Edmond O’Byrne, Member of the Lifeboat in Kilmore Quay…
MoncrieffAre your 20s the best decade of your life?
Are your 20s the best decade of your life? Is it the golden decade where you set yourself up for careers, life partnerships and the prospect of children? Or is…
Moncrieff'The demand is there' - Calls for a 'permanent' Olympic ice rink in Ireland
Ireland is just one of a very small handful of countries in Europe that doesn’t have an Olympic-sized ice rink. This has put athletes and parents up and down…
MoncrieffLe Chéile: Mentoring group helping young people reach their potential
Le Chéile Mentoring, the national volunteer mentoring and family support service, has launched a new recruitment campaign seeking Dubliners to become mentors…
Moncrieff29 bodies to be exhumed at Mountjoy Prison
An excavation is to take place at Mountjoy Prison to exhume the bodies of 29 bodies. The 28 men and one woman were all executed for murder between 1923 and…
MoncrieffBritish Post Office scandal 'top of the political agenda' following ITV drama
A controversy has erupted in the UK surrounding the use of software by the British Post Office, which lead to a number of former Post Masters wrongfully…
MoncrieffStar Trek's prediction of a United Ireland in 2024
Star Trek fans out there will know all too well why 2024 is such a special year for Ireland’s relationship with Star Trek. In order to look at the mention of…
Moncrieff'Flat 7UP, that's the cure' - People's memories of pulling a sickie
It's that time of year where we are all tempted to pull a sickie or maybe we are genuinely sick. But how has it changed from the 1970, 80s and 90s until now?…
MoncrieffLetter found in Royal Irish Academy Library 40 Years after it was written
A note left in an old book in the Royal Irish Academy Library in 1983 has been discovered 40 years later. Author of the letter, Brendan Guilfoyle, Professor of…
Moncrieff'There's much more access to testing' - Rise in number of STIs in Ireland
Over 6,700 cases of gonorrhoea were reported in Ireland last year, up from 3,976 in 2022. There has been a 70% increase in the number of gonorrhoea cases in…
MoncrieffScala - The World's Wildest Cinema
The Thatcher years are known for many things, but for those who may have felt like outsiders, the Scala cinema in London provided an influential and…
MoncrieffThe Tidying Mouse
A man's shed has been the nightly cleaning project of a discreet mouse, caught on film by wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook over the course of two months…
MoncrieffHow to Qualify for the Abandoned Home Grant
Room to Improve returned to TV screens last night, and instead of the architecture, it was the grants that got viewers. The couple featured saved over 120,000…
MoncrieffMicrosoft keyboard gets first update in 30 years
Microsoft is to make its first keyboard change in almost 30 years this year. The tech giant is adding a key to the keyboard of its Windows 11 PCs that will…
MoncrieffMy dog ate $4,000 in cash
A couple from Pittsburg got the shock of their lives recently when they discovered that $4,000 in cash that they left on their kitchen counter was eaten by…
Moncrieff'It's hard to comprehend it sometimes' - Irish musician with 60 million streams on Spotify
A 22-year old musician from Monaghan is making strides on Spotify. Solas was the most successful debut song on streaming from an Irish artist since Take Me To…
MoncrieffPeggy Rain: Irish inventor gets backing from Dragon's Den investors
An Irish inventor who featured on Dragons Den on the BBC last night has wowed inventors with his unique rain-proof washing line. But how does it work? Tom…
Moncrieff13-Year-Old Boy Completes Tetris
The original Tetris game will turn 40 this year, but only yesterday did a human manage to complete it. And it was a 13 year old boy in Oklahoma, employing a…
MoncrieffSolo Skiing Across Antarctica
One woman in the UK has recently completed an extraordinary journey in one of the harshest environments on Earth, having skied solo across 1000 kilometres of…
MoncrieffThe Cultural Importance of Owning Physical Media
While most culture is moving towards digital consumption models, is there still an inherent value in developing and maintaining a physical collection of books…