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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffThe book club that took 25 years to finish one book
A book club in California, that has spent almost three decades reading “Finnegans Wake” has completed the book. Starting in 1995, the group would show up to…
MoncrieffThe lost menu of the Titanic
This weekend, several surviving items from the Titanic were snapped up at auction for eyewatering prices. A dinner menu from the ship offering oysters, beef…
MoncrieffAuthor Joe Brady on new book 'Dublin: Mapping the City'
'Dublin: Mapping the City' is a new book that explores historic maps of Dublin city, tracing its evolution through an examination of the hygiene, urban…
MoncrieffThe adverse effects of perimenopause and how to cope with them
Luckily, conversation about menopause is beginning to open up in Ireland, but there is still a lot of mis- and dis- information to wade through when getting to…
MoncrieffLearning ancestral skills as a way to reconnect with nature
Connecting with nature is also an opportunity to connect with yourself. So says ancestral skills teacher and wildlife tracker Lucy O’Hagan, whose ‘Wild Awake’…
Moncrieff'Cultural cringe' as a response to traditional Irish music
An impromptu trad session on board a delayed Aer Lingus flight last week got a mixed response online and revealed the schism in Irish culture between…
MoncrieffThe changing landscape of the office whipround
The office whipround, a mainstay of offices when celebrating milestones or farewells, has undergone a massive transformation in recent times. Previously, the…
Moncrieff'A phenomenally difficult storm to predict' - Were weather warnings for Storm Debi appropriate?
Around 80,000 homes and businesses were without power at one stage this morning due to Storm Debi, as the storm made its way through the country overnight and…
Moncrieff'There is the opportunity there for more girls to get involved' - Rallycross Driver Aoife Rafferty
The Moncrieff show comes to you today live from Galmont Hotel for Movies and Booze with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer. The world of motorsport has…
Moncrieff'People think I’m like the character. Im the complete opposite' - Galway Comedian Stevo Timmothy.
The Moncrieff show comes to you today live from Galmont Hotel for Movies and Booze with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer. As we are in Galway, Tom…
MoncrieffCovenant Eyes: The app that reduces porn consumption
A clip has resurfaced from a year ago of the newly elected US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson discussing his use of an app which claims it can…
MoncrieffIrishman Alan Fisher is the cooking and baking world record holder
An Irish chef living in Japan and has just landed two Guinness World Records, for cooking and baking marathons. Alan Fisher, a chef originally from Dundalk in…
MoncrieffNestlé discontinues a number of iconic chocolate bars
Nestlé have announced both the Caramac bar and Animal Bar will be discontinued. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to, Coolock, Ireland's chocolate capital…
MoncrieffPermission has been granted for the first net zero transatlantic flight
The British aviation watchdog has given Virgin permission for a world-first transatlantic flight using only sustainable jet fuel. It'll fly from London to New…
MoncrieffShould TDs wear the keffiyeh in the Dail?
A number of TDs have sported the keffiyeh in the Dail chamber over the past few weeks, in solidarity with Palestinians. The keffiyeh is considered a political…
MoncrieffThe presidential election in Ukraine has been delayed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding a presidential vote in the spring. He has urged his countrymen to avoid political divides, saying…
MoncrieffBeing a geriatric mother: 'Women's fertility falls off a cliff at 35'
New CSO figures have revealed that the average age of first time mothers is 33.3 years of age. Medicine still defines a geriatric pregnancy as 35. Fiona…
MoncrieffHow can psychedelics help with mental illness?
Psychoactive mushrooms developed a reputation for wild psychedelia from the 60’s onwards. David Nutt, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College…
MoncrieffIreland's land speed record holder - Mel Nolan
This month marks the anniversary of an extraordinary land speed record taking place on the famous Carrigrohane Straight in Cork, all the way back in 1930. In…
MoncrieffIs AI posing a threat to football pundits?
This week, Open AI held a developer day where they announced the expansion of ChatGPT which means that people can now create their own customised versions of…
MoncrieffWho is the thatcher on the cover of Led Zepplin IV?
Led Zepplin IV is known not just for 'Stairway to Heaven' but also for its anonymous thatcher depicted on the album cover. The mystery as to who this thatcher…
MoncrieffThis Listowel native was Head Chef of the White House
Surely one of the greatest honours a chef can attain is to be selected as the Head Chef of the White House. Well, this is exactly what happened to Kerry woman…
MoncrieffTop tips for maintaining your older home
If you have an older home, your efforts to preserve it might be doing more harm than good. From using the wrong paint to matching up the wrong stones, the…
MoncrieffIrish tipping legislation, one year on
As the one year anniversary of the recent tipping legislation approaches, some questions are starting to arise about how practical it really is. Adrian…
MoncrieffWomen from the West of Ireland live longer
Women in the West and North West of Ireland have the highest life expectancy in the country. Figures from Eurostat show women in the region have a life…
MoncrieffA smoke-free generation in the UK: Britain's plan to eliminate smoking
Anyone born after 1 January 2009 would never be able to buy cigarettes according to legislation under way in the United Kingdom. The proposal even includes…
MoncrieffThe surprising political messages behind vintage clothing
When you're rocking your vintage 1950s fishtail trousers or your 'tradwife' floral dress are you thinking about the political statement you are projecting to…
MoncrieffFeline facial expressions: what is your cat trying to tell you?
You may think of cats as unemotive, vacant creatures but new research from Lyon College in Arkansas has found that feline’s can have up to 300 facial…
MoncrieffTourists flock to Albania for Mediterranean coastlines and cheap, delicious food
Tourism in Albania has skyrocketed, with people in search of beautiful Mediterranean coastlines and beaches but without the price tags of traditional resorts…
MoncrieffIreland's historical houses have a story to tell
Ireland's remaining historical houses are a highly valuable cultural resource. What kind of stories do these homes tell, and what are they used for now? Justin…
MoncrieffStudent bodies want out of university ranking systems
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has called for a “formal and insightful investigation” into the college’s participation in university rankings…
MoncrieffViagra is here to help men of all ages
The way we view Viagra has transformed over the past few years. What was once seen as a taboo drug taken only by older men, Viagra has become increasingly…
MoncrieffAre dining experiences and menus becoming too complex?
It is the first Friday of the month and many of you might have a dinner reservation. Menus are constantly changing and some people are not happy with the…
Moncrieff"A lot of people are sceptical" Iphone Battery Lawsuit is ready for UK court
Apple has faced a major legal setback in the UK. The tech giant was unsuccessful in having a lawsuit blocked that claims Apple used software to reduce iPhones…
Moncrieff"Some of these bells are frankly very loud" Cow Bells Causing Havoc In Switzerland
When you imagine the Swiss Alps, an image that likely comes to mind is the bucolic picture of dairy herds carrying the iconic sounds of a cowbell. But now the…
MoncrieffA new exhibition marking a 100 years since Kilmainham Gaol's closure has just opened.
A new display at Kilmainham Gaol, Museum marks 100 years since the last prisoners were held in the Goal. The final leaders held between October of 1923 and…
MoncrieffThe cars, records and clothes that bring nostalgia
New research by Auto Trader has found that average cars from the early noughties have shot up in value. The price increase can come down to fewer of these…
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The Nipple Bra: 'This isn't the freak show it sounds like!'
You might have heard the phrase “free the nipple”, and maybe you noticed a recent fashion trend where women are choosing to go braless. But Kim Kardashian –…
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Why is "From the River to the Sea" so divisive?
Earlier this week, a Labour MP in the UK was suspended after he used a particular phrase that is igniting controversy: "From the River to the Sea". It's been…
MoncrieffLimerick retiree hoping to walk into the history books
A pensioner who has effectively walked around the world twice is now chasing a new goal, a Guinness World Record. Vinod Bajaj, 73, is hoping to beat the record…
MoncrieffThe History of Ireland's Witch Trials
When you think of witchtrials, you may think of those in Salem, but did you know, we they took place here in Ireland, too? And in fact, the first was held here…
MoncrieffParenting a child with ARFID
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, more commonly known as ARFID, is a neurological based eating disorder where the person avoids certain foods or types…
Moncrieff‘When people start reaching a certain age, there would be something compiled': Writing an obituary for people who haven’t died yet
It's routinely the case that news organisations have an obituary written for people who haven't died yet. When the sad day comes that said person does pass…
Moncrieff'I feel like a zombie' - Henry McKean joins the 5am Club
Richard Branson, Anna Wintour and Michelle Obama set their alarms by it. There is a new TikTok trend of workouts and early morning planning sessions, hashtag…
MoncrieffChef Arun Kapil on life after the acid rave scene and helping form Sugababes
Ballymaloe is about as far away from the 90s acid rave scene as it gets, but those two worlds collided for Arun Kapil in the early naughties. He’d created a…
MoncrieffIs your phone automatically altering your selfies?
Ann Marie O'Sullivan has taken a lot of selfies, but as she writes in today's Irish Independent, her phone has been doing something she hasn't been aware of…
MoncrieffGreen Day's new album cover features image from the Troubles
Green Day’s latest album cover has picture from a riot scene from The Troubles in Northern Ireland. It shows a smiling boy with a rock in his hand standing in…
Moncrieff100 Years of Housing: Crisis Without End
Although it sometimes seems as if the housing crisis stumbles from one disappointment to the next, there is now over 100 years of housing planning since the…
Moncrieff'It's about taking it right to the edge' - Sophie White on her love of horror movies
With Halloween just around the corner and the dark evenings setting in, there’ll be some families sitting down for the annual viewing of Hocus Pocus, but for…
Moncrieff'It can be very problematic': Why are young people turned off by sex on TV?
A new survey says Gen Z thinks there is too much sex on TV and sees most relationships on screen as forced. Henry McKean has been looking into this...
MoncrieffAre our attention spans getting shorter?
With the proliferation of social media, the narrative we consistently hear is that our attention spans are reducing. But is this true or instead, have our…
Moncrieff'It's kids being kids' - How do you find flying with cranky children?
Researchers from Oxford University found each tantrum on a plane lasts 15 minutes. Parents are being urged to make sure their children nap for 37 minutes, do…
MoncrieffDear Winter: Writing letters to the season to cope with SAD
As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it's no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have finally found an answer to the…
MoncrieffMouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe?
A TikTok trend of taping your mouth shut at bedtime to enforce nasal breathing is gaining traction in Ireland, but experts say evidence of the benefits is…
MoncrieffNapoleon's penis compared to 'a piece leather'
When Napoleon died on the island of St. Helena in 1821, something very intimate was removed from his person and has become the stuff of legend ever since. Sean…
Moncrieff'Married couples are better off' - Calls for changes to tax rules for unmarried couples
One of the main differences between married and unmarried couples continues to be the perceived notion that the tax system favours those who have tied the…
Moncrieff'The last poo at the zoo' - London zookeeper who turned animal faeces into art
A former senior zookeeper at London Zoo has been collecting animal poo for over 20 years. Now, her extraordinary collection is on exhibition. Tracey Lee…
MoncrieffRainwater 'one of the biggest causes' for poor water quality in bathing areas
Over half of the 148 regulated bathing waters across Ireland had restrictions during this year’s bathing season. That’s according to a detailed report carried…
MoncrieffNew initiative shares babysitting duties with other parents
We used to say that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, but increasingly parenting has become a less community-based process. A new network tries to revive…
MoncrieffHow to spot a fake review
Major websites such as Amazon and and Tripadvisor have recently announced plans to clamp down on fake reviews on their sites. But how big actually is the issue…