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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffRaising a child on another planet
When humans begin settling on other planets how will space settlers go about raising children? Is it ethical to raise children in outer-space conditions? Sean…
MoncrieffSkipping work to watch porn
There’s been a 400% increase in the amount of people seeking help for sex addiction, with one leading psychiatrist saying people are skipping work to spend the…
MoncrieffThe Museum of Country Life is preparing a pandemic exhibition
In order to record a particularly unusual time in Irish life, the National Museum is currently collecting artefacts from the Pandemic, so that future…
MoncrieffBattle of the sun lounger
Videos have been going viral on social media of holiday goers running to place their towel on a sun lounger. Hotels across Europe have put measures in place to…
MoncrieffMulligans in Manchester: The best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland.
He has been hailed the Guru of Guinness, and apparently his pub serve the best black stuff with people travelling from all over the world to sample his stout…
MoncrieffAre the new breastfeeding rules good enough?
New rules come into effect today which mean that mothers will be able to take breastfeeding breaks in the work place up to the age of two. What will the…
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Movies and Booze
Sean was joined for Movies and Booze by Fionnuala Jones, Lynda Coogan and Olivia Fahy with thanks to Marks and Spencer.
MoncrieffThe popularity of food trucks
A recent survey from Lovin’ Dublin shows that 5 out of the top 10 best places to eat in Dublin are food trucks. But what is it about food trucks that makes…
MoncrieffWhy Gen Z are obsessed with subtitles
Gen Z are so obsessed with subtitles from seeing them on TikTok and Instagram reels, they now must have them switched on when watching TV and steaming. Sean…
MoncrieffThe world’s best bartender
The world’s best bartender has retired after nearly 30 years running the Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. He has perfected the skill of guessing the…
MoncrieffAir taxis to reach Irish shores for Ryder Cup 2027
When the Ryder Cup comes to Ireland in 2027, the hope is that people arriving in Shannon Aiport will be presented with air taxis to get to Adare Manor. Russell…
Moncrieff'It's kind of surreal' - An Cailín Ciúin Director joins Academy
A number of Irish people have been invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the US. Colm Bairéad, Writer and Director of…
Moncrieff'It's not a clear conclusion' - Study links HRT with dementia
Research published today in Denmark shows a potential link between using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the menopause, and an increased risk of dementia…
Moncrieff“Our dad is from Cork and nobody understands what he is saying” - Why can’t we understand each other's accents?
A misunderstanding at the Oireachtas Committee secret payments discussion has gone viral. Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath asked RTÉ’s Interim Deputy General…
MoncrieffApple's fight to trademark the fruit
Apple, the American tech company, are trying to trademark the image of the fruit – and we’re not talking about the iconic logo of the bite taken out of the…
Moncrieff'It's loads of fun to learn': Declan Buckley on growing up with deaf parents
Over the weekend, sign language interpreters for Glastonbury went viral for literally performing with the music. It was also an aspect of the Government’s…
Moncrieff'The American is the holy grail of tourists' - Hotelier
This is the time of year when you'd be forgiven for thinking there are more Americans in Ireland than in America. Of course, there are other tourists but the…
MoncrieffHow To...Become a Celebrant
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to become a celebrant. Sean was joined by Ruth Scott, Broadcaster and Wedding Solemniser to discuss...
MoncrieffPilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca: 'An amazing experience'
This week the Hajj is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims are expected to attend at least once in their lives, so long…
Moncrieff'A 24/7 Job' - The Life of a Bean an Tí
Remember the Bean An Tís in the Gaeltacht? Always wanting you to speak Irish, being there to support you and look after you? There are concerns in the papers…
MoncrieffAre we walking incorrectly?
Are we all walking incorrectly? With every step, are we quietly hurting our spine and our joints? Joanna Hall is a diet and fitness expert, and founder of…
Moncrieff'A very simple life' - Spending your summers in a mobile home
As the school holidays begin, many people will be jetting off abroad but others will be trotting across this island to their holiday mobile homes. Mobile homes…
MoncrieffThe Reinvention of the Teen Magazine
Until about 10 years ago the market for teen magazines was busy, with titles such as Smash Hits, Seventeen and Kiss providing content for young people, mostly…
Moncrieff'I'm tired of listening to it!' - The worst conversation topics for dinner parties
A dinner party at home can be one of life’s greatest joys until it turns ugly. What subjects should be strictly off limits to keep the party going and to avoid…
MoncrieffWhat would a United Ireland look like?
What does a United Ireland look like for every day services? And should we be having more of these conversations in preparation for what may happen? Sean was…
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'An incredibly surreal experience': Visiting your own heart at a museum
A woman who undertook a successful heart transplant 16 years ago recently went to a museum in England to see her old heart as an exhibit. Sean was joined by…
MoncrieffIrish whiskey collection on the market for €110,000
A collection of 41 bottles of rare whiskey, dating back to 1984, is being sold for a hundred and ten thousand Euro. That’s an incredible two and a half grand…
Moncrieff'Poor track record in planning for the future' in Ireland
Last week it was reported that the MetroLink in Dublin may be delayed because of issues with state agencies. What have other countries done to get their…
MoncrieffHow to freeze-dry your pet
Nowadays some taxidermists will refuse to work on family pets due to the expectations of the client. However, a freeze-drying service that has become popular…
MoncrieffQuestion Writing for Quiz Shows
There is one behind the scenes person on quiz shows that has a key role in the whole thing going off without a hitch. The question writer. Mark Hughes, a…
MoncrieffFood in Peru: Why is it so good?
For the first time, the top restaurant in the world is from South America. Central in Peru has won the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and Lima earned more spots…
MoncrieffDomino's trials pizza delivery via jetsuit at Glastonbury
In a world first, Domino's Pizza will be delivering pizza to Glastonbury Festival via jetpack. Sam Wilson, Domino’s Jetsuit Deployment Director joined Sean on…
MoncrieffThe Irish Obsession With News
The Titanic submersible story has been a gripping story to follow, with so many factors playing into it. And Irish people are known for being obsessed with…
MoncrieffIs napping good for our brain health?
A new study in the UK has found evidence that regular napping can reduce the amount of brain shrinkage taking place as we age. The authors of the study now…
Moncrieff'Its never boring' - Henry explores life in Berlin
Henry McKean is in Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games. He has been there since Saturday. We asked him to tell us about the German way of life and is…
MoncrieffThe Vicar of Glastonbury
Glastonbury music festival starts today. If you've ever been there, you might have learned the hard way that the festival takes place in a village 9 miles away…
MoncrieffAre celebrities making smoking cool again?
After years of anti-smoking messaging, Gen Z are bucking the trend and the rates of smoking are increasing for the first time in years. There has also been an…
MoncrieffHow To...Erase Your Digital History
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to erase your digital history. Sean was joined by Daragh O’Brien, Managing Director of Castlebridge, data…
MoncrieffCork village to attempt world egg tossing record
Egg tossing, is throwing them between two people as far as you can without them breaking. It's a feature of the Rylane Family Fun Day. Wild Willie O'Donovan…
MoncrieffTitanic submersible: 'Slightly alarming' that no emergency transmission has been received
Rescuers are facing a race against time to find a missing submersible that lost contact near the wreck of the Titanic as its oxygen supply dwindles. Sean was…
MoncrieffUnderstanding anhedonia and how to treat it
We justifiably hear stories of depression in the popular media but is there a condition that exists between this and positive mental health? Anhedonia refers…
MoncrieffThe Role of the Coroner
Coroners across the country have been informed by the State Laboratory that the turnaround time for toxicology results has been increased to 160 days. This is…
Moncrieff'It’s freedom' - Henry McKean goes to a rave in Berlin
While Henry McKean is in Berlin for the Special Olympics, he has fully immersed himself in the Berlin culture and went to one of Berlin's most well known…
MoncrieffHarvard Morgue Manager Charged With Selling Body Parts
An exceptionally gruesome story emerged from Harvard University over the past week, involving the illegal sale of human body parts. Sean was joined by Michael…
MoncrieffStockholm's Deputy Mayor Does Drag in Protest of Far Right
Like a number of other places in Europe and the United States, and even in Ireland a few months ago, Drag Queen Story Time events have been coming under…
MoncrieffUnderstanding Animal Consciousness
Does your pet dog have a personality or have you just given them one? It's impossible to say definitively, but Pete Wedderburn says that science has provided…
MoncrieffThe Deepest Sleep in the World
Imagine taking a 45-minute hike up a mountain to then go inside the mountain, and travel 1,385 feet down below the surface to your hotel. A new experience…
MoncrieffWhat is ChatGPT DAN?
ChatGPT has blown up across the world with billions of searches since it launched last year. But now, a menacing alter ego within the AI chat bot has been…
MoncrieffMalta's neutrality 'a hot debate' among citizens
A consultative forum on Ireland's international security policy is to be held this week. Part of that discussion will look at Irelands neutrality. Ireland…
MoncrieffHow to perfectly pickle
Pickle enthusiasts will be delighted to know that a pickle eating competition is coming to Dublin this month, as part of Stoneybatter Festival. The interesting…
MoncrieffIrish software engineer helping people to walk again through AI
In the Netherlands a paralysed man has learned to walk again, thanks to AI bridging the gap between the brain and the spine. One of the system engineers for…
MoncrieffThe Irish Wake Museum
Would you go to a museum that talked about death? Waterford is opening the Irish Wake Museum today in a former hospice. It looks at how death was celebrated in…
MoncrieffWhy We Cant Hack The Heat In Ireland
As Irish people we moan about the rain and the cold constantly. But, when it gets a bit warm, we suddenly can't handle it - but there are physiological reasons…
MoncrieffEU Parliament votes in favour of regulating AI
The European Parliament has passed the Artificial Intelligence Act, which is aimed at regulating platforms that use AI in different settings. All but four…
MoncrieffTikToker who faked own death could be sued
During the week a video of Belgian TikTokker David Baerten went viral. He asked his family to tell people he had passed away and organise a funeral. The…
MoncrieffHow Is Lightning Made?
A woman in Offaly was struck by lightning while standing in her kitchen - luckily, she was wearing rubber shoes. Alan O’Reilly, from Carlow Weather joined Sean…
MoncrieffAfghanistan 'could be the jewel in the crown of Asian tourism'
What would you think about paying for a tour to a warzone? Maybe Afghanistan or Yemen? A tour company travels across the two regions, with journalists showing…
MoncrieffAuthor Elizabeth Gilbert pulls new book after ‘uproar’ over Russian setting
The war in Ukraine has impacted many aspects of our lives – cost of living, immigration issues, fuel price. But a more surprising victim is an unpublished…
Moncrieff‘He was gentleman, best Dad in the world’ - Henry McKean asks people about their Fathers
It's Father’s Day this Sunday in case you have forgotten. But is it more than a Hallmark Holiday, does it really mean something? Henry McKean has been out and…
MoncrieffThe Mystery of the Irish Crown Jewels
Next month marks 116 years since the Irish Crown Jewels were sensationally stolen from Dublin Castle, triggering an uproarious attempt to retrieve them. Sean…