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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'The return of the vinyl is great!' - HMV returns to Dublin
Back in the day, the HMV store on Henry Street was where people would go to buy the latest record or queue for tickets for the hottest gig in town. It closed…
MoncrieffCat and Rat Sculpture in the South Inner City
Something busy commuters may not know is beneath the railway bridge linking Upper Erne Street to Pearse Street and Grand Canal Dock sits a small sculpture of a…
MoncrieffHow to Book a Once in a Lifetime Holiday
We all have an idea of what our dream holiday looks like, but when we’re given the opportunity to book that once in a lifetime travel experience, what’s the…
MoncrieffThe changing language of emojis
According to the editor in chief of Emojipedia.org the eggplant, peach and water droplet emojis should not be sent too early in a potential relationship due to…
MoncrieffWhat are the health benefits of your daily cup of tea?
We’re all fond of a cup of tea in this country, with ongoing debates on how to make the perfect brew and which tea bags are best. What a lot of us may not know…
MoncrieffWill you take a sleep divorce from your partner?
If sleeping with your partner is hurting your marriage, it might be time to file for a sleep divorce. Many couples are getting their Z’s in either separate…
MoncrieffAre LEDs more dazzling or is there something else afoot?
There are many things that frustrate drivers on the roads, but is dazzling lights one of them? The College of Optometrists in the UK has found older drivers…
MoncrieffBeing an underwater cameraman
A new series on RTE entitled ‘North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean’, chronicles some of the stranger and more impressive creatures of our marine life in this part…
MoncrieffCan little ponds in our gardens help to save frogs?
It's been a bad spring for frogs, with a mass failure event for a lot of spawn around the country. But would it help if we all started building little ponds in…
MoncrieffFrench priests to have a scannable card
The Catholic Church has been rocked by many scandals, not just in Ireland but all over the world. However the French Bishops Conference has taken a more direct…
MoncrieffIreland’s spooky heartlands
Ireland’s midland counties are known for Celtic sites, green fields - and flat accents. But with more paranormal properties here than any other region of the…
MoncrieffBe Tick Aware: Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
Today is Tick Awareness Day, it is important for people to know exactly how these little divils get under our skin and how to go about removing the blood…
MoncrieffCan keeping secrets make you sick?
Can the information we keep to ourselves eventually become toxic to us? Sean was joined by Michael Slepian, Behavioural scientist, Associate Professor of…
MoncrieffHow To...Take a Case Against an Employer
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to take a case against an employer. Sean was joined by Breda O’Malley, Head of Employment Law at Hayes…
MoncrieffLack of public toilet in Dungarvan 'was embarrassing' - Fine Gael Councillor
Dungarvan in Co. Waterford is set to get a public toilet. But why has it taken so long for a hugely popular seaside town to get the necessatry facilities…
MoncrieffShould we have a Minister for Loneliness?
'The World Health Organisation says Covid is over, but in the US there’s an epidemic of isolation creating havoc with people’s health – and we should be…
MoncrieffHenry at Eurovision: 'We could be heading to Finland next year!'
Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met Irish entry Wild Youth, Sweden's entry Loreen…
MoncrieffHenry at Eurovision: 'Liverpool's amazing, the friendliest city in the world!'
Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met locals, superfans and contestants...
MoncrieffWhat makes a great Spice Bag?
There is a Facebook society with over 17,000 members dedicated to the appreciation of spice bags. Sue Grehan, a member of the Spice Bag Appreciation Society…
MoncrieffThe National Gender Service: How the service works
The National Gender Service in Ireland provides specialist support to people who are seeking medical and surgical interventions to help them affirm their…
MoncrieffBeer today, gone tomorrow?
Heineken made headlines earlier this year for increasing the cost of their beer to keep up with inflation. And though consumers gawped at the almost 14% price…
MoncrieffHenry McKean in London for King Charles' Coronation
With the Coronation of King Charles’ III taking place tomorrow, Newstalk’s Henry McKean headed to London to see what all the hype is about…
MoncrieffSongwriters 'being sued for ridiculous similarities' nowadays - RuthAnne
It’s being hailed as a massive win for the song-writing community, that Ed Sheeran has been found not guilty of copyright. It comes after the pop-star was…
MoncrieffCharlie Higson on reinventing Fleming's Bond 'for the modern world'
Ian Fleming fans will remember both the book and indeed the classic 1969 movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Now, just in time for the Coronation, a new…
MoncrieffMichael Collins' bible he carried when he died to be auctioned
A bible said to have been on Michael Collins person when he was assasinated will go up for auction on May 13th. Sean was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairman of…
MoncrieffThe No Mow May Challenge
It’s the time of year that gardeners love – trees are starting to come into full leaf, spring flowers are being replaced with summer blooms, and the grass is…
MoncrieffPublic pianos 'a bit of a drag at times'
Most people will have had the experience of when you’re waiting for your train and someone who really can’t play the piano, starts playing the piano. Should…
MoncrieffTV and film 'gives people this great cultural connection with a city' - Travel expert
A Dublin city councillor has called for an outright ban on the series Kin filming in Dublin claiming it’s reflecting badly on the city. But if somewhere…
Moncrieff'Young people are playing Russian roulette' with laughing gas - Ward
More and more people are reporting discarded nitrous oxide cannisters around housing estates in Dublin and other parts of the country. This so-called ‘laughing…
MoncrieffPostcards of John Hinde 'informed the world's view of what Ireland was like'
This summer sees the launch of a new exhibition at the Little Museum of Dublin. It celebrates the iconic John Hinde postcards which presented an idealised view…
MoncrieffThe Rise of Own Brand Products
During the cost of living crisis there has been a surge in demand for own branded grocery items. But what is it that convinces shoppers to choose one over the…
MoncrieffHow To...Take Up An Instrument
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to take up an instrument. Sean was joined by Michael Dawson, Conductor and CEO of the Irish Institute of…
MoncrieffAllocation of individual blame for Great Famine a ‘complex’ issue
You might remember that BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan quit her job to become a slavery reparations campaigner. She’s the great, great, great, granddaughter of…
MoncrieffRough-and-tumble play 'part of being a child'
Obviously, parents want their children to be safe. But have we gone too far in trying to insualte them from any form of risk? We might worry about what…
MoncrieffClimate Change: Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology Explained
Carbon dioxide removal technologies, or CDR for short, are controversial because some people believe they are delaying the inevitable. But are they a positive…
Moncrieff'That one woke me up!' - Scrotum deodorants on the rise
The beauty business has been targeting men for years with manscaping taking off down below. In the States, this year, sack spray or scrotal potions have hit…
MoncrieffThe Sputnik Hoax at Duncannon
In 1962 an elaborate hoax was devised to make it seem that a Sputnik landing had taken place at a farm in Wexford. Years later Neil White heard this story from…
Moncrieff'DVD's are invaluable' - The End of Netflix's DVD-by-Mail
As reported recently, Netflix has decided to ditch its mail order DVD service after 25 years. Many people were surprised to discver that thie option still…
MoncrieffHave we lost our neighbourliness?
A new survey in the UK has found that people would rather interact with their neighbours via community Whatsapp groups rather than in person. So, have we lost…
MoncrieffChocolate King Charles
Next Saturday all eyes will be on King Charles coronation, including some chocolate ones. Jen Lindsey-Clark is a Chocolatician and the famed creator behind…
MoncrieffThe Secret Elephant of Wartime Belfast
The extraordinary true story of a zookeeper and her baby elephant during wartime Belfast has now been turned into an illustrated children’s book. Ellan Rankin…
MoncrieffWhat is Freedom of Speech?
Last month, Stanford University in the US announced that students would be required to atted a half day course on free speech. However, the definition of free…
Moncrieff'Symbols matter' - King William Fortified Wine complaint upheld
What happens when you mix alcohol with sectarianism? Well the results are messy, and that’s why a Buckfast knockoff has been asked to rebrand its packaging…
Moncrieff'I’m single and I feel valued' - Henry McKean meets Ireland's singletons
Church communities tend to stress the importance of families, but in turn this can make people feel excluded. In the UK, the Church of England has said they…
MoncrieffThe Importance of Talking Sh**e
Lately, we’ve seen a rise in the trend of “friendship pruning” - that is, breaking up with your friends. But should you go around constantly evaluating your…
MoncrieffDiarmuid Gavin's Coronation Garden
The coronation of King Charles is just ten days away, and as is tradition in the UK, there are commemorative pieces and merchandise popping up. Everything from…
MoncrieffCorrecting State Examinations 'quite financially attractive' - former examiner
This year Leaving Cert students have no idea when they will get their results. A spokesperson told Newstalk this was due to “well-documented” issues, one of…
MoncrieffHow To...Get an Alternative Pet
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get an alternative pet. Sean was joined by Darragh Patel, Assistant Manager of Petmania in Carlow Town. to…
MoncrieffCalls to reclassify 'coffin tablets' as a controlled drug
A drug called pregabalin is currently available on prescription from your doctor. However, a number of medical professionals are now calling for it to be…
MoncrieffBringing Bees to Your Work
An organisation based in Limerick installs and manages a bee hive on the rooftop of your company. But how does it all work? Sean was joined by Patrick Casey…
MoncrieffMake A Wish: 'They look after the whole family' - Dr Eoin MacCraith
At the age of 12, Eoin MacCraith was diagnosed with cancer. His father, Brian, decided to contact the Make A Wish foundation to help with his wish – he wanted…
MoncrieffDunking Biscuits: ‘I love a chocolate digestive!’
What are the best biscuits for dunking? Researchers dunked 17 of the most popular biscuits into a mug of hot water. Coming in first was the Jaffa Cake which…
MoncrieffGrandparenting in Modern Ireland
Sometimes the advice grandparents give can be helpful but a lot of the time, it can be uninvited. So, should you give advice to your adult children about your…
MoncrieffBrushing Scams: The Mysterious Parcels at Your Door Explained
One of our listeners got in touch with the show after they received a parcel that they hadn't ordered. It turned out to be part of what is known as a brushing…
MoncrieffRural Ireland losing services 'at a fast speed' - Macra na Feirme
Passing the family farm down to the generations was often a cause for rift and division if not handled properly, but what if there isn’t anyone to pass the…
Moncrieff'People who don't have an email address are being alienated from society'
Banking services, streaming, shopping – it seems like you need an email address to do anything these days. With most companies moving to online services for…
MoncrieffThe Benefits of Laughter Yoga
This Sunday, the Scottish Laughter Championships take place. What are the benefits of Laughter Yoga? Sean was joined by Laughter Yoga Leader and the host of…
MoncrieffMotion to introduce 'breastfeeding bench' in Dublin Park rejected
Breastfeeding benches, specially designed seats for the nursing of babies in public places, launched in Brussels in 2021. Now, a proposal has been made here to…
Moncrieff'It's time for a change' - Protest calls for legalisation of cannabis
Hundreds of cannabis users turned out for an event in the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday where the drug was being openly consumed. 'The Major Smoke Up' was…