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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Moncrieff'It's all going down the same way' - Henry asks what makes the perfect breakfast?
Hotel chain Premier Inn has designed a plate with a built-in bean barrier. They have incorporated a ceramic relief of the company’s snoozy moon logo into a…
MoncrieffIrish Music to Look Out for in 2024
Over the last few years we have produced some top class Irish music, that has been showcased and celebrated around the world. But, some say that the best is…
Moncrieff100th Anniversary of the Shipping Forecast Radio Bulletin
Those melodious tones of the shipping forecast will be known to many. But did you know that this week marks it’s 100th anniversary of broadcast on radio? Apart…
MoncrieffFostering an Animal
Did you know that you can foster animals? The DSPCA has a foster care system, in which people can sign up to look after pets for a short term period. Annie…
MoncrieffHow to treat scabies
Irish medics are sounding the alarm because scabies cases are on the upswing and are turning into a bit of a pesky public health conundrum. What's fuelling…
MoncrieffThe Luckiest Star Signs for 2024
Last year, we had the pleasure of hosting Inbaal Honigman, the renowned celebrity psychic who dazzled us with her prediction that 2023 would be a stellar year…
MoncrieffNew Book of Kells Experience to open at Trinity College Dublin
The all-new Book of Kells Experience opens in Trinity from tomorrow and the hope is that it will attract not just foreign tourists but more domestic ones too…
Moncrieff'Hollywood is getting really lazy' - Is there too many movie remakes nowadays?
Many movie remakes and spin-offs hit our screens this year, with the most recent, Wonka, taking more than 137 million euro at the box office last month. The…
MoncrieffHow AI can help predict early death
A new AI model has been used to help predict early death. But how does this type of tech work and how accurate is it? John Fardy was joined by Sune Lehmann…
MoncrieffGoing Car-Free in London for a Year
When Nicholas Hellen became a victim of the notorious ULEZ pollution charge in London, he decided to ditch the car and has just celebrated one year being car…
Moncrieff'Real-life Grinch' cutting down Christmas lights in Scotland
One of the highlights of the darker evenings this time of year is getting to see houses decorated in Christmas lights, but not for one small town in Scotland…
MoncrieffChampagne Injuries
Opening a bottle of bubbly the wrong way is not a fun occasion, as it could lead to deadly eye injuries! In a new feature in the British Medical Journal, we’re…
MoncrieffThe Business of Christmas No. 1
Danny McElhinney, Music journalist Irish Mail on Sunday joined Sean to discuss how the race for Christmas number 1 works...
MoncrieffOPW initiates restoration of Abbey Theatre's original facade stones
When much of the building of the original Abbey Theatre was destroyed in a fire in 1951, its facade stones were saved by city architect Dáithí Hanly. Those…
MoncrieffOpening a shop on Christmas Day
It’s Christmas day and you’ve just realised there’s no milk in the fridge! For those in county Cork, fear not, as one shop will be open for a few hours. Sean…
Moncrieff'Worse with age and longer' - Henry McKean looks at how to tackle a bad hangover
It’s peak hangover season but can you really cure a hangover and what is the worst hangover you have ever had? You might fancy a bacon sandwich or a Big Mac…
MoncrieffThe Science of Gift Giving
It turns out, splashing cash on gifts doesn't always make them better – who knew pricey pressies don't always equal big smiles? Jeff Galak, Associate Professor…
MoncrieffThe 5 types of Christmas traveller
Although Ireland pretty much shuts down on Christmas Day, we perhaps forget that much of the rest of the world carries on as normal. And for this reason, air…
MoncrieffIreland's First Cinema
On this day, December 20th, we're not just marking any ordinary anniversary. It's the day James Joyce decided that words weren't enough and ventured into the…
MoncrieffAuthor Siobhan Davis: 'It was my lifelong dream'
When Siobhan Davis decided to become an author in her 40s, little did she know that within ten years she would end up selling 2 million copies of her steamy…
MoncrieffVolunteers in UK exposed to air pollution to assess its effects on the brain.
A new study in the UK uses 4 separate pollution chambers to test their effects on humans. But how does it all work? Sean was joined by Dr. Ian Mudway, Senior…
MoncrieffHow to cheat at Christmas Dinner
What if you have been assigned the task of cooking Christmas dinner but you’ve never done it before and you haven’t planned anything? Food writer Ali Dunworth…
MoncrieffTom Munnelly: An Unsung Hero of Irish Music
A new documentary airing on TG4 on On Christmas Eve tells the story about Tom Munnelly, an Irish folk song collector. He is known as an unsung hero among many…
MoncrieffHow to sign off on an email
Whether you put much thought into it or not, does the way you sign off on your emails say something about your personality? This is something the comedian…
Moncrieff'We have 3000 pictures of our Granny' - Henry meets people with weird Christmas decorations
Most of us have our Christmas trees up at this stage. But what weird and wonderful things do you decorate your tree with? Henry McKean reports...
Moncrieff'It's highly significant' - Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples
Yesterday, the Vatican made a landmark ruling. In a historic move, it will allow Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. The move has been approved by Pope…
MoncrieffThe Search for The Second Chamber at Newgrange
Ever since Newgrange was first excavated in the 1960s, it has long been suspected that there may be a second chamber in the mound. Now a new documentary on TG4…
MoncrieffRunning 365 Marathons in 365 Days
Aaron Johnson has just completed 365 marathons in 365 days. But how does he handle this punishing schedule while maintaining a job at the same time? Image…
MoncrieffMost Googled Fetish of 2023
It’s 2023’s most searched fetish – giantess. If you haven’t a clue what it is, rest assured as we have Clarity Mills, a Motivational Speaker, Sex Educator and…
Moncrieff'It's a city centre landmark' - St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre set for renovations
Like it or loathe it, Stephens Green Shopping Centre has been a distinctive building in the capital city since opening in 1988. Now it’s set to be radically…
MoncrieffIs Christmas Number 1 relevant anymore?
There was a time when the Christmas Number 1 single was a hotly contested battle but is it still relevant in the world of streaming and what is the history of…
MoncrieffThe Golden Age of Christmas Movies
Why haven’t we had a decent Christmas movie in the last 20 years? Sean was joined by Tom A Christie, a cinema historian and the author of “The Golden Age of…
MoncrieffHow to cook Christmas Dinner in an Airfryer
Now, while most people will be setting the timer on the over on Christmas Day, and no doubt sweating over getting the turkey just right, there is another…
MoncrieffA Dummies Guide to Car Maintenance
When it comes to basic car maintenance knowledge, a recent survey finds that 45% of us don’t know how to change a tyre, 35% can’t find the fan belt and 13%…
MoncrieffChristmas Dinner for the homeless
This year the annual RDS Christmas Dinner will feed over 5000 people. But what is the history and logistics of this very old tradition? Sean was joined by…
MoncrieffLockerbie Air Disaster: 35 Years On
Next month marks the 35th anniversary of the Lockerbie Bombing, when 270 people were killed in the UK’s worst ever terrorist attack. Sky documentaries has a…
Moncrieff'Let's all share the buzz!' - Do you enjoy Christmas pop music on repeat?
Christmas shopping is in full swing but spare a thought for the shop assistants who have to listen to Christmas pop music on repeat all day long. How do they…
MoncrieffDublin museum launches exhibition in honour of The Pogues
An exhibition in the works for the past year is now on display. It’s called ‘They Gave The Walls A Talking’ and honours the extraordinary story of The Pogues…
MoncrieffCampaign launched to increase the biodiversity of animal and plant emojis
While your average lion, elephant and monkey emojis are a dime a dozen, less fashionable life forms, such as flat worms and bacteria are much more difficult to…
MoncrieffBeing a Turkey Farmer at Christmas
As we approach the peak of their busiest season, one Kildare farm is bustling with preparation, readying turkeys for our Christmas dinners. Sean was joined by…
MoncrieffThriller at 40: 'Many non-dancers can have a spectacular time doing the dance'
This month marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking music video ‘Thriller’, a video whose dance movies have often been mimicked but…
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Are men bad at giving Christmas gifts?
Is there a difference in the way men and women organise and give Christmas presents? Justine O’Mahoney, Columnist with the Wexford People, argues that men…
MoncrieffThe Most Expensive Coffee in the World
One of the purest, rarest and indeed most expensive coffees in the world comes from the island of St. Helena, where Napoleon was exiled to at the end of his…
MoncrieffWhat is inyeon?
The film ‘Past Lives’ garnered several nominations yesterday at the Golden Globes announcement. The movie relies heavily on the concept of ‘inyeon’, which…
MoncrieffThe Wrongful Conviciton for the Murder of an Irish Priest in Texas
In a tale that reads like fiction, a man wrongfully convicted for the murder of an Irish priest he didn't commit, and the unexpected journey of compassion that…
MoncrieffCoddle Makes a Comeback
Is the key to a nutritious, satisfying, and economical diet hidden in the recipes passed down by our grandmothers? Traditional Irish recipes are experiencing a…
MoncrieffSaying no to invitations: 'I don't give an excuse!'
Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of rejecting an invitation. To discuss this further, Sean was…
Moncrieff30th Anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration
This weeks marks the 30th anniversary of the historic Downing Street Declaration. Johnny Fallon, of Carr Communications joined Sean to discuss...
MoncrieffBadvertising - Stopping adverts fuelling the climate crisis
Badvertising, the UK based group that challenges adverts that fuel the climate crisis, has recently scored a victory over an ad by Toyota. They also have a new…
MoncrieffGifting Bees for Christmas
Wondering what to get someone for Christmas? Maybe you should cross bees off that list. In just over 10 years, there has been a rise in Irish people shopping…
Moncrieff'I thought I was doing the right thing' - GP's experience of conversion therapy
Conversion therapy practices will carry a criminal offence under planned legislation, according to Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman. The Minister updated…
MoncrieffGossip and how to get away with it...
Tis the season for office gossip, from who did what at the Christmas party to who's bonus is beating out the others And though the practice isn't always…
MoncrieffGavin James LIVE at Movies and Booze
The Movies and Booze Christmas Special was LIVE from the Stella Cinema in Rathmines. Gavin James dropped by to play some tunes and have a chat...
MoncrieffG7 countries to ban Russian diamonds
The G7 nations have agreed to ban the importation of Russian diamonds from the beginning of 2024. While it’s an effort to curb Russia’s funding for the war in…
MoncrieffSelf-service checkouts: 'I avoid them!'
They were meant to make our lives a whole lot easier, but some would say they’ve done the opposite. The self service till never seems to work right, and…
MoncrieffThe Best Concert Movies
Have you ever loved a concert so much that you would go and watch it a second time, but this time on the big screen? With the recent release of Taylor Swift…
Moncrieff'It's a crutch to lean on' - The Irish Prepper Community is growing
When you think of preppers, people who live their lives in a state of readiness for a catastrophe, one’s mind wanders to images of Americans in massive…
MoncrieffJohn Lennon: Murder Without a Trial
A new docuseries on Apple TV seeks to understand what exactly it is that drove Mark Chapman to take the life of John Lennon, outside the infamous Dakota…
MoncrieffIreland's Biggest Christmas Market
Many people fly off to various European capitals in December to experience their Christmas markets but one such market in Ireland has stood the test of time…
MoncrieffSolar power schoolbags making waves at COP28
COP28 is underway this week, and outside of the endless government discussions taking place, there is also some cool environmentally friendly tech on show. One…