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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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'Animals come first' - Henry meets people who love their pet more than their partner
Having a nap, sharing a cuddle and watching TV were the situations owners preferred to spend with their pet over their partner – while 31 per cent said they’d…
Moncrieff'If you slag everybody, you're kind of slagging nobody' - Cartoonist creates trading cards for Protestants and Catholics
They say politics is a game, but an artist from Portrush has designed a set of trading cards, based on what he might call “typical” Catholics and Protestants…
MoncrieffGetting a hair transplant: 'I didn't leave the house without a hat'
It’s becoming more and more common to hear about someone you know gettinga flight to Turkey for a medical or cosmetic procedure, so much so that it seems…
MoncrieffWhat time is dinner?
What time do you have your dinner? And what does dinner consist of to you? Depending on which part of the country you live in, your answers to those two…
MoncrieffIdentifying airstrikes 'needs an independent form of verification to give it authenitcity'
The devastation caused by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza has been met with widespread condemnation. However it is still unclear who is responsible for it –…
Moncrieff'They have scouts there' - Modelling agencies recruiting from Kenyan refugee camp
More and more international modeling agencies are recruiting from one of the largest refugee camps in the world, located in Kenya. But what is the fate of…
Moncrieff'It was forgotten about' - Wicklow Lighthouse restored to former glory
Nowadays, we always hear about old buildings or infrastructure being refurbished or replaced to become more modern and look for suitable for a 21st century…
MoncrieffMeta set to use celebrities likeness for AI chatbots
Meta will soon feature deepfake versions of celebrities, except in this instance it's legal. The company has reportedly spent millions on the rights to use the…
MoncrieffThe pros and cons of lending to friends
How often have you been stung by friends to pay you back for something? Maybe you are always the one who goes missing when it’s your round. Today is National…
Moncrieff'A booming industry': Medical cannabis factory set to open on island of Ireland
The island’s first ever medical cannabis production facility is currently being built in Belfast. Sean was joinedby Peter Reynolds, director of communications…
MoncrieffMalcolm Byrne: Vapes should be prescription only
Vaping products should only be available on prescription. That’s the suggestion from Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne, but could this send previous speakers…
MoncrieffFamily photos displayed in homes ‘can be formative for our sense of identity’
New research shows that a measly 2% of family photos ever make it onto the wall of people’s homes, with most of these memories existing purely on digital…
MoncrieffThe tiny UK village with a magical connection to Disney
Today marks 100 years since Walt Disney founded Disney. In every film since 2006 the film studio pays tribute to a small village in Lincolshire and the crest…
MoncrieffBlack & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes
Inspired by the global groundswell of outrage over the murder of George Floyd back in 2020, a group of Irish people came together to throw a spotlight on the…
MoncrieffPennywise clown ‘terrorising villagers’ in rural Scotland
A clown dressed up as Pennywise from the Stephen King book and movie IT has reportedly been stalking the streets of a Scottish village. He has even issued a…
MoncrieffHow to make Ferrero Rocher at home amidst shortages
Turkey, the world’s largest producer of hazelnuts, had a bad harvest this year, there are now fears of an impending shortage of Ferrero Rocher. Silvana Franco…
MoncrieffMaking Movie Monsters
Bryan Campbell and his movie monsters creations bring a slice of Hollywood to Ireland. Bryan, who grew up with a love of the Predator movies made the switch to…
MoncrieffCleaning the house is good for your mental health!
A new study by eBay suggests everyday tasks are the best way to wind down. Watering plants and hanging out the washing were deemed the most popular tasks for…
MoncrieffDonating your body to science with Philomena McAteer
Chief Technical Officer of Anatomy at Trinity College Dublin, Philomena McAteer, spoke to Sean about how one can go about donating their body to science.
MoncrieffHitler's birthplace is to become a police station
The Austrian government has finally made a decision on what to do with the house that Hitler was born in. Nearly 8 decades after Adolf Hitler’s suicide, the…
MoncrieffIs 'depressive realism' the antidote to toxic positivity?
You have heard of 'toxic positivity' but one philosopher is putting forward the alternative – 'depressive realism'. Dr Julie Reche is from Ukraine but she is…
MoncrieffScientist risks losing his job over climate change
Gianluca Grimalda has spent the last six months travelling around the largest island in the Soloman Islands archipelago, finding out how its people have been…
Moncrieff'The dogs know they are special’ K9 Jets: The Private Jet Charter for Pets
An airline which offers bespoke travel services for dogs and other pets is drawing the attention of climate campaigners. K9 Jets operates a number of routes…
Moncrieff'It could mean they are in jail for a year just for not buying a ticket' The German man buying public transport ticket swindlers out of jail
In Germany, those who fail to pay for public transport can face prison time. Most ticket swindlers are incarcerated as they can't afford to pay the fine given…
Moncrieff"I was still hungry" Man breaks World Record, eating 50 carolina reaper peppers
Mike Jack of Canada has broken the record for consuming the most amount of Carolina reaper peppers, the world’s hottest pepper with 1.64m Scoville heat units…
Moncrieff'It was enough to take down a city block' Fergal Keane on finding Gelignite
Former broadcaster Fergal Keane when renovating an old farm shed discovered a large batch of unexploded ordnance. Specifically, Gelignite thought to trace back…
MoncrieffOne Hundred Years of Brendan Behan
Celebrating 100 years of Brendan Behan, the Museum of Literature Ireland has remembered the literary giant's life through an audio-visual tribute. The Borstal…
MoncrieffWhy nature's calendar is different to ours
It’s the first week in October, and according to Nature’s Calendar of mircoseasons, it is Beech Nuts Fall season. Which, is one of the 72 microseasons in…
Moncrieff'It took over my life': Westmeath hurler Davy Glennon on battling his gambling addiction
A new ESRI report shows Ireland's gambling problem is far worse than previously thought, with 130 thousand people considered problem gamblers, a figure 10…
Moncrieff‘If she’s a good actor she could play it’ - Eve Hewson criticised for playing a working class character
Bono's daughter, Eve Hewson plays a working class mum from the flats. There has been some criticism online over her casting in this role. Henry McKean joined…
MoncrieffStop MSG Sphere London Campaign
By now, we’ve all heard of or seen the pictures of the Sphere in Las Vegas where U2 were the first act to perform in the $ 2.3 billion venue. Outfitted with…
Moncrieff'Cultural shift' in coffee consumption in recent years
Over the past few decades, The way we consume coffee has changed dramatically in Ireland, with the lazy method of milk and sugar being replaced in popular…
MoncrieffChristopher Columbus' letter announcing his 'discovery' of America to go on sale
A letter written by Christopher Columbus after his return to Europe after his time in the Carribean is up for auction later this month. But why is this…
Moncrieff'It inspires you to be healthier' - Keeping your fridge tidy
They say that your skin and teeth are a good indicator of your overall health but as it turns out so is your fridge. If your fridge is chaotic and all over the…
MoncrieffHow to get rid of bed bugs
“Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is becoming more of a manifestation rather than a nice sentiment in Paris as the city is facing a bed bug epidemic. The…
MoncrieffPen friend service for Irish prisoners overseas 'has huge benefits'
Over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of US prisons using social media in order to recruit people to write to their inmates. Some…
Moncrieff'A very violent teacher' - Pupils taught by former Nazi SS officer demand apology
Former students of St. Conleth’s College in Dublin are seeking an apology from the school as their French teacher was a former member of the SS during the Nazi…
Moncrieff‘It’s part of your childhood’ - RTÉ Aertel service to close
Aertel, Ireland’s teletext service is coming to an end next week after nearly 40 years. What impact did it have on us and will we miss it? Henry McKean joined…
MoncrieffCiarán Cuffe: County Councils 'don't have enough' authority
Do you know much about your local council? Would you want to see them take more responsibility in your area? In last week’s Irish Times, Michael McDowell wrote…
Moncrieff'It is worthwhile changing' - Cork cousins develop compostable PPE aprons
Irish hospitals produce an extraordinary number of plastic medical grade aprons for incineration every week. But a start up in Cork is attempting to disrupt…
MoncrieffWhere do we feel love?
People often say that they “feel the love” but where exactly do we feel love? Well, researchers from Aalto University in Finland set out to do exactly that…
Moncrieff'It's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle' - The Best and Worst Social Media Campaigns
What is the worst or best social media campaign that you’ve ever seen? The market to compete with social media advertising is huge and businesses leave us…
MoncrieffWoman ‘sent home to die’ after botched weight loss surgery in Turkey
Tonight a new documentary on Virgin Media One will look at the serious consequences of Irish people travelling to Turkey for medical procedures. Increasingly…
MoncrieffScarecrow Robots: Here's how they work
Many farmers around the Irish countryside still use scarecrows to deter unwanted pests but a crowd in the US are developing a robotic version, that is capable…
MoncrieffU2 in Vegas: 'Would a greatest hits show not have been better?'
Tonight, Bono and U2 kick off a 25 date residency in Las Vegas. But is it not the antithesis of rock n roll to follow in the footsteps of Celine Dion and Frank…
MoncrieffThe 36-Year-Old Virgin
Comedian and entertainer Sonali Chandra decided to stay a virgin until she got married. Sonali is now 36 and hasn’t had sex yet but says that she falls in love…
MoncrieffThe World's Most Expensive Knickers
How expensive are your boxers? Well Emma Corrin, familiar actor from The Crown series, was modelling for Miu Miu in Paris wearing a $5,600 pair of briefs. The…
MoncrieffUsing Viking techniques to make 'jewellery and knives'
While once upon a time this island was full of blacksmiths, nowadays they are sadly few and far between. But one man in Co. Tipperary continues to use the…
MoncrieffPet-friendly cabins on ferries: 'The smell is fairly shocking'
If you’re wracked with guilt leaving your dog in the kennels while you go on your holidays, then Stena Line may have a solution to your woes. Pet-friendly…
Moncrieff'His kids are his charity' - Should Mick Jagger leave his back catalogue to his children?
Mick Jagger has announced he is to give his €500m Rolling Stones back catalogue to charity and not his 8 kids. Is he right to do so? Henry McKean went to find…
MoncrieffUsing a full-size horse skeleton to make music
Artist, producer and composer, Matthew Herbert, bought the skeleton of a horse and then turned its bones into musical instruments. His new album, The Horse…
Moncrieff170 year-old pear tree in the Liberties used by NCAD students 'to pick at fruit and make jam'
There’s a pear tree in Dublin that’s seen 170 years of culture, industrial revolution and urban development. And it is nestled in the Liberties, DNA results…
MoncrieffTravel Hacks with Joan Scales
The ‘2024 Air Travel Hacks Report’, which contains some handy money-and-stress-saving hacks for Britons for future holidays, from the best day to book flights…
Moncrieff'Wrong place at the wrong time' - Brother of murdered Jill Dando explains his theory
24 years ago, Jill Dando was murdered on her London doorstep. It was a crime that shocked the UK, and a massive man hunt for her killer was launched. Two years…
MoncrieffThe History of British Cake
We all love a bit of cake. It comes out at all major events; weddings, birthdays, leaving a job – but have you ever wondered where it came from? Well one man…
MoncrieffStudying to be an Influencer: 'It's captured the imagination of young people'
While many people roll their eyes at the word “influencer”, there is no denying that it’s an industry that’s growing rapidly. In response to that, SETU Carlow…
Moncrieff‘You can have one wife, and perhaps lovers!’ - Henry McKean looks at infidelity in France
Many French people are still having more than one lover at a time. Husbands having a mistress is tolerated and still socially accepted in Paris. Hotels offer…
MoncrieffThe Ethics of Animal Research
They say you shouldn’t kill animals just to wear them, but how do you feel about the killing of animals for medical research? Some 120,000 animals used for…
MoncrieffThe Irish Tailor at the Boston Tea Party
Did you know that an Irish tailor played a huge part in the Boston Tea Party? Thomas White from Kilkenny took part in the Boston Tea Party which happened 250…
Moncrieff'The leadership did a fantastic job': Writers Guild and studios reach provisional deal
Screenwriters have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them end a strike that has lasted nearly five months. The Writers Guild of…