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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffRichard Coles: 'I never wanted to be a popstar, it just sort of happened'
Former Church of England Vicar, Richard Coles is bringing his new live show ‘Borderline National Trinket’ to Dublin on January 25th when he will lift the lid…
MoncrieffSing Along Social: 'We unleash the power of cheesy pop music'
Not a note in your head? No fear Sing Along Social is here. Hosted by The Craic Mechanics, they create a safe and gas space where friends and strangers gather…
MoncrieffStaying in a hotel for Christmas: 'You can have a treatment in the spa'
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to stay in a hotel on Christmas? There are only a select few that remain open in Ireland right through the big…
MoncrieffWonka's Choclatier
The new Willy Wonka movie is being released this week and audiences may be surprised to discover that, unlike the iconic 1971 film of Roald Dahl’s story, all…
Moncrieff'I'm late all the time!' - Why are the Irish such bad timekeepers?
According to the insights learned from the Global Attitudes Toward Work Report, being fashionably late seems to have a distinct cultural twist in Ireland. A…
MoncrieffIs holding your pee during long movies at the cinema bad for you?
As movies get longer and longer, more and more people are struggling to hold their pee for the length of the film during a trip to the cinema. So, is it ever…
MoncrieffOld Moore's Almanac predicts first female Taoiseach in 2024
Old Moore predicts Ireland will get first female Taoiseach but she will have a tough year in 2024 Popular Almanac also foresees an assassination warning for…
MoncrieffMonagahan snail farmer using snail mucin in skincare products
Kieran Corley, Snail farmer and founder of Bragan Skincare joined Sean on the show today to discuss how he uses his snails to help make his products...
MoncrieffRizz announced as Word of the Year 2023
Rizz has been announced as the Oxford Word of the Year. It describes the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner with style, charm or attractiveness…
Moncrieff'We object to losing the library' - Senator calls for Dáil library to remain open
Following a revamp, the Dáil Library, or sometimes known as the Reading Room, was tranformed. Now there is a proposal to get rid of the room altogether and…
MoncrieffHow comedy has changed through the years
Perhaps at no other time in modern history has comedy been such a big draw, with superstar comedians selling out venues as big as the ones that popstars can…
MoncrieffThe Reverse Advent Calendar
Advent starts this coming Sunday and people around the country will be eagerly opening up that first window to reveal the treat inside. But one woman in Dublin…
MoncrieffIreland's first ever Rage Room
Ireland’s first ever rage room is set to opened in Ballyfermot. It provides relief for individuals feeling stressed or frustrated, delivering therapeutic…
MoncrieffPeople now opting for more than one Christmas tree in their home
According to research by retail giant John Lewis, more and more people are opting to put up multiple Christmas tress, rather than the stardard one. Sean was…
MoncrieffCoping with Alopecia
Louis Theroux has revealed he's considering getting his expressive eyebrows tattooed to save his career after losing them during his battle with alopecia. The…
MoncrieffPenny Lane sign returned after 47 years
The road signs for Penny Lane have been hot property for decades, however one of the original road signs from the Beatles era in Liverpool has been returned…
MoncrieffComposer revives music written by Auschwitz orchestra
On a research trip to Auschwitz, my next guest discovered a one-page fragment of a musical composition titled “Futile Regrets”. It’s quite well known that…
Moncrieff'I don't think it's a bad thing' - Is it offensive to call someone a geek or a nerd?
A ten-year-old boy in the UK has launched a petition to change the nerd emoji. He says it gives people the wrong impression and makes life very difficult for…
Moncrieff'A genius songwriter' - Tom Dunne remembers the late Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Newstalk presenter and Something Happens frontman Tom Dunne joined Sean Moncrieff…
MoncrieffSome Gardaí 'don't want to put themselves into situations where complaints will be made about them'
One of the things that is of emerging concern, in the aftermath of the Dublin Riots last week, is the question of how much force the Gardai feel they are able…
MoncrieffIs it time to ditch plastic toys?
With the vast majority of toys being made of plastic and shipped from China, is it time to start looking at more ecologically kind alternatives? Sean was…
Moncrieff'You're a medical detective' - Dr Marie Cassidy on her life and career
A new podcast from former State pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy called 'Life in Death' has been launched by GoLoud. Dr. Marie Cassidy joined Sean on the show this…
Moncrieff'It saves loads of time' - Mum in the UK cooking Christmas Dinner a month in advance
With Christmas right around the corner, the preparations are underway for everyone around the country. One Mother in the UK has taken Christmas preparations to…
MoncrieffWorking as a Christmas Tree Farmer
Christmas tree farmers up and down the country are settling into the busiest time of their year, as thousands of people go on the hunt for their perfect Noble…
MoncrieffThe Lesbian Couples of the 1916 Rising
A new documentary will air next week which focusses on female couples at the heart of the Irish Revolution Croíthe Radacacha, which translates to Radical…
MoncrieffWoodpeckers wrecking electricity poles around Ireland
Pole-wrecking woodpeckers. It’s not a tongue twister, but a problem faced by the ESB as woodpeckers have been damaging electricity poles and causing power…
MoncrieffHow to Make the Friends 'Moist Maker' Sandwich
“MY SANDWICH!? YOU ATE MYYYY SANDWICH!!!?” Those are the words of Ross Gellar in an episode of Friends, when someone stole his Thanksgiving leftovers sambo…
Moncrieff'It changed everything' - Henry McKean celebrates 40 years of 'Now That’s What I Call Music'
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Now That’s What I Call Music. And it’s still going. Henry McKean joined John Fardy to ask why?
MoncrieffNew VR game aims to help men understand testicular health
A new video game, using virtual reality, aims to help men understand testicular health in a more accessible way. Tom Dunne was joined by Dr. Mohamad Saab, a…
MoncrieffTravelling Around Europe with a Dog
The idea of taking a year off work to travel may put the fear of God into some people but this is exactly what Ariana Dunne did for a year in 2022. She…
MoncrieffThe world's largest iceberg is on the move
The world’s largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in 30 years, after getting moored and subsequently unstuck, near the Antarctic mainland. But just…
MoncrieffProps from 'Normal People' and 'My Left Foot' to go on auction
As the film and TV industry has grown in Ireland, so too have the supporting sectors. One of those is props; the signature pen held by a central character, the…
Moncrieff'I'm flabbergasted he survived' - Stranded Kerry turtle to fly to the Azores in time for Christmas
A washed up turtle non-native to Ireland is being flown in a cockpit with a pilot. We want to hear why this species don’t survive here, and the rehabilitation…
MoncrieffThe Cost of Christmas
Christmas in Ireland is now one of the most expensive in the world, according to the number crunchers in the Irish Times. They have published their ‘12 Costs…
MoncrieffIreland's first professional circus course
For years, people in Ireland have literally been running away with the circus – in terms of training anyway. There was never a professional circus course here…
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Deep space astronauts may suffer from erectile dysfunction, study finds
While it is well known that long stints in space can cause muscle and bone wastage, until now information on sexual health has been scant. A new study attempts…
MoncrieffNo-Kill Caviar: How does it work?
The traditional method for extracting eggs for caviar involves clubbing a sturgeon and slaughtering them. However, there is a growing movement towards a more…
MoncrieffThe Best of the Late Late Toy Show
The Late Late Toy Show has become the unofficial start of Christmas for many families across Ireland, and tonight, Patrick Kielty will become the fourth…
MoncrieffDublin Airport 'exploring potential options' for revamped plane spotting area
Dublin Airport has said it is “exploring potential options” to improve the viewing area available for plane spotters around the airport. But how popular is the…
MoncrieffFocail na mBan: Women’s Words by Manchán Magan
A new book celebrates the Irish language’s association with female genitalia, and is illustrated by a host of artists. Sean was joined by author Manchán Magan…
MoncrieffHow are housing estates named?
Over the past 20 years or so, with the proliferation of suburban housing estates, the naming of these places appears to be becoming more and more innocuous…
MoncrieffThe value of family heirlooms and how to protect sentimental items
The age-old question, if your house was on fire what is the one thing you would pick up? When it comes to family heirlooms some of us love them, other people…
MoncrieffQatar help broker hostage deal and 4-day ceasefire in Gaza
Israel’s cabinet on Wednesday approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched…
MoncrieffItalian prince saves Ferrari Persano horse from extinction
The horse that graces the logo of one of the world’s most luxurious cars has a story that goes far beyond the world of motoring. Sean was joined by journalist…
Moncrieff'The apostrophe deserves being protected' - UK villagers win battle to have sign changed
A group of locals in Hampshire are rejoicing after the apostrophe was returned to their street name on official signage. One man who is hugely supportive of…
Moncrieff'A terrifying experience' - Donegal influencer taking part in Squid Game: The Challenge
You’ll remember the huge hit tv show on Netflix last year, Squid Games. In the fictional show, competitors risk their lives to win money. It’s been given the…
Moncrieff'It's for nostalgia': Henry looks at the return of the mixtape
The Moncrieff Show has discovered there has been a rise in people getting their old tape decks fixed, perhaps to play their mixtapes. Henry McKean met legacy…
MoncrieffSean Moncrieff in Somalia: 'It's very distressing' - Stephen Rae
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. Today on the show we heard an interview he did with actor and Unicef Ambassador Stephen Rae while in…
MoncrieffThe Sex Toy Show with Jenny Keane
After two sell-out years, Jenny Keane's annual 'The Sex Toy Show' is back with an all-new show hosted by Ireland’s Sex Education guru. Streaming live from…
MoncrieffFermanagh woman honoured for role in Danish Resistance during World War II
A woman who grew up in Co. Fermanagh has been honoured with a blue plaque for her bravery as a member of the Danish Resistance during the Nazi occupation of…
Moncrieff'It's a struggle' - Are we now more broke than ever before?
Irish Independent columnist Tanya Sweeney wrote: “I spent my 20s feeling flush and spending money on holidays, designer bags and taxis. Now I earn more but am…
MoncrieffCalls for national dog database amid rise in attacks on sheep flocks
Another dog attack in Kerry last week resulted in the deaths of 25 pedigree Dorset ewes. The Irish Farmers’ Association are calling on government to take more…
MoncrieffStudy reveals feminists 'tend to have positive attitudes towards men'
A wide scale study has revealed feminists don’t actually hate men. ‘The Misandry Myth: An Inaccurate Stereotype About Feminists’ Attitudes Toward Men’ has…
MoncrieffUN Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. While there he met with Catriona Laing, United Nations representative for Somalia...
MoncrieffSean Moncrieff in Somalia
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. Today on the show he spoke about his experience and heard from some of the people he met there...
MoncrieffThe Reluctant Beatle
George Harrison was often described as ‘the quiet Beatle’. But with such an extraordinary life of ups and downs, it hardly seems a fair moniker. A new…
MoncrieffWhy is cuteness so irresistible?
Joshua Paul Dale is an expert in why we tend to find cute things irresistable, from the enlarged eyes of Disney characters to puppies, his new book is entitled…
Moncrieff'It's mainly Diana in the South of France on a boat' - The Crown season 6 review
Pat Fitzpatrick, Journalist and Author joined Tom Dunne to discuss the release of The Crown season 6 on Netflix...
Moncrieff'Starbucks lovers' and 'sweet dreams are made of cheese' - what lyrics have you misheard?
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went out in the streets of Dublin to find out what lyrics we've all been hearing wrong.
MoncrieffNoel McIntyre on his book: ‘RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chronicle’
Filmmaker and photographer, Noel McIntyre spoke to Tom Dunne about his new photo book showcasing the Fleadh. ‘RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chronicle’…