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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Why do people love grey cars?
Have you ever wondered why it seems like almost all of the cars on the roads these days are grey? Grey is Ireland’s most popular car colour for the 7th year…
MoncrieffIrish filmmaker in Ukraine motivated by stories that otherwise 'would never be told'
Finn Boylan is an Irish documentary filmmaker who spent 5 months in Ukraine last year making a documentary about the Irish involvement in the war. He plans to…
MoncrieffHypnosis for staying committed to the gym
Have you ever joined a gym and then never went? Have you commitment issues? Hannah Apperley, Holistic Hypnotherapist, runs commitment therapy classes that…
MoncrieffReferendum on removing 'women in the home' reference from Constitution set for November
The Government has confirmed a referendum on gender equality will be held later this year. Proposals for constitutional amendments are to be published by the…
MoncrieffHow To...Floor your home
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to invest. Sean was joined in studio by Fintan Farrelly, stone and wood expert from Tile Style to discuss…
MoncrieffAre the days of great sitcoms over?
We are said to be in the golden era of television. However, not everyone is happy. Rory Cashin Entertainment Editor with Joe.ie says 'we might never get…
MoncrieffAre younger generations worse off than their parents?
Last week Holly Cairns made her opening address as the new leader of the Social Democrats. During Leaders’ Questions she made the claim that she comes from the…
MoncrieffThe man who visited Disneyland for 2,995 days in a row
Have you ever visited Disneyland? Did you enjoy it? Jeff Reitz visited the theme park on a whopping consecutive 2,995 days. That is over 8 years – and he…
Moncrieff‘Prices are only going to go up!’ - Henry asks if people can afford holidays abroad
According to a new survey the average holiday per person is €2,800 for a foreign holiday. With higher costs with airline capacity remaining tight 2 years after…
MoncrieffTD calls for clarification on how unclaimed Lotto prize money is spent
There are people in Ireland winning large amounts of money in the lotto. However, not everyone claims their prize. One online ticket winner in Limerick is…
MoncrieffChatGPT writes a play
An audience are being asked to take part in an experiment in the Civic Theatre this Thursday. They will help write a play for the actors on stage, through the…
MoncrieffCoffee farmers in Kenya facing 'significant challenges' due to drought
With the rising temperatures and natural disasters caused by climate change, is there a threat that will see coffee and other commodities disappear? Sean was…
MoncrieffThe History of The Tricolour
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Waterford yesterday to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the first flying of the Irish flag. On the 7th of March 1848, Thomas…
MoncrieffMovies and Booze: LIVE from Limerick Strand Hotel
Sean was joined for Movies and Booze by Rachael Ryan, Leslie Williams & Brian Lloyd with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today’s drinks are listed below: Conte…
MoncrieffThe Sarsfield Homecoming Project
Where is Patrick Sarsfield, the first Earl of Lucan buried? One professor believes he has identified the mystery burial site in Belgium. Dr Loïc Guyon…
MoncrieffLimerick now featured on popular game Minecraft
Back in 2020, Mateusz Bartnik decided that the Treaty county should claim its rightful place in the wonderful world of MineCraft and set up Build the Earth…
Moncrieff"All you need is a good pair of shoulders"-Celia Holman Lee on what it takes to be a model
Celia Holman Lee, apart from being a proud Limerick woman, is a highly regarded fashion commentator, stylist, television presenter and is founder the longest…
MoncrieffThe Science of Extracting Flavour
Nature, it has been said, invites us to eat by appetite and rewards by flavor. But what exactly are flavours? Why are some so pleasing while others are not?…
Moncrieff'I couldn't have been welcomed more' - Denise Calnan on life in Ballyfermot
People were shocked to hear about the attacks on Gardai that took place in Ballyfermot a couple of weeks ago. No one was more outraged than active community…
Moncrieff'It would be pretty sad!' - Henry McKean asks what the world would be like without cats?
Former UK Health Minister Matt Hancock considered exterminating cats early in the Covid crisis, 3 years ago, because a female Siamese became the first known…
MoncrieffJon Snow: 'Absurd' Brexit decision doesn't define Britain
Former Channel 4 News presenter, Jon Snow joined Sean on the show today to discuss his new book 'The State of Us'...
MoncrieffHow germy is your spice rack?
It may be time you gave your spice rack some side eye as a new study has found that they could be the germiest part of your kitchen. When did you last clean…
Moncrieff'I could see fat on my body that wasn't there' - Sheila Naughton on her battle with an eating disorder
Five years ago, Sheila Naughton was at her lowest ever with anorexia. Now, she is the Head of News for Tipp FM and a young woman involved in strength training…
MoncrieffWhat is skijoring?
You’ve heard of skiing and equestrian riding but what do you call it when the two are put together? Sean was joined by Susan Oakes, part of Team Ireland…
MoncrieffHow To...Become an Investor
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to invest. Sean was joined in studio by Paul Sommerville from Sommerville Advisory Markets to discuss…
Moncrieff‘I love being a ginger!’ - Gary Gannon TD heckled about his hair colour
Being heckled by the public is a common experience for politicians but usually it’s over public services, poor roads and raised taxes. However on Tuesday…
MoncrieffOne man's attempt to visit every Irish island
One man's obsession with visiting every one of Ireland’s islands began a decade ago and has only intensified with time. A journey which led him to discovering…
Moncrieff'Always in your birthday suit!' - Henry looks into your sleeping habits
National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated today on February 28 of every year. National Public Sleeping Day encourages people to sleep in public places like…
MoncrieffBringing 'Cocaine Bear' to Life
We all know the story, bear finds cocaine, eats said cocaine and goes on a drug fueled rampage around the forest, it's the plot to the new Hollywood movie…
MoncrieffThe art of film projection
When you go to see a film in the cinema nowadays you may not think too much about how the film’s picture and sound are arranged, but in a dwindling number of…
MoncrieffThe World's Most Expensive Book
The oldest, most complete version of Hebrew Bible made around the year 900 has gone up for auction. Sharon Mintz, senior consultant of Hebrew scripts and…
MoncrieffSerial fraudster 'GPO Girl' occupied 'at least thirty-five' other personas
10 years ago a woman turned up on O'Connell Street in Dublin and it turned into a case that baffled the Gardaí. The extraordinary story of Samantha Azzopardi…
MoncrieffOne man's search for his family treasure
Jan Glazewski was born and raised in South Africa, but was regularly told stories about his grandfather’s estate close to Lviv. Prior to World War Two that was…
MoncrieffWhy is the Earth’s spinning inner core slowing down?
A recent study has discovered that the spinning rate of the Earth’s inner core has slowed down and may even have stopped altogether. But why is this happening…
MoncrieffMuhammad the most popular name for boys born in Galway City last year
The most popular baby names in 2022 were Jack and Emily.But when you look at the county by county breakdown, there’s one that stands out: Muhammad was the most…
MoncrieffNews and A Natter: Johnny Fallon
Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director with Carr Communications joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week...
MoncrieffA musical comedy on the Irish housing crisis
People express their frustrations with the current housing crisis in different ways but an artist collective has been inspired to use their experiences of the…
MoncrieffThe Pet Detective
He’s called Ace Ventura, Sherlock Bones and many other names but Rob Kenny has spent the last 16 years as a Pet Detective. He works between Ireland and London…
MoncrieffRaising your baby on a vegan diet
Caroline O’Connor, registered paediatric dietitian, lactation consultant, mum of four and founder of Solid Start joined Sean to discuss the challenges and…
MoncrieffNormalising onscreen periods 'a hugely refreshing thing to see'
It’s been a long time coming but finally, the end of the world now features periods. In the most recent episode of The Last of Us, Ellie is given a moon cup to…
MoncrieffAs I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement
'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & the Good Friday Agreement' is a new podcast that tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who negotiated…
MoncrieffThe History of Tetris
Tetris the movie is due to be released on Apple TV on the 31st of March. The highly-addictive yet simple game has a not-so-simple backstory. Dan Ackerman…
MoncrieffOutside In: The empty streets of NYC during the pandemic
An Irish filmmaker living in New York took to the streets during the first Covid Lockdowns and documented the whole thing. All on his iPhone! With his work…
Moncrieff'Not burnt, horizontally, nice bit of butter!' - Henry finds out how people like their toast
An age old argument amongst us is which is the right way to cut toast? Are you triangle, horizontal or across? Or do you just eat it whole? Henry McKean, our…
Moncrieff64 Years of Women in An Garda Síochána
64 years ago, the first ever women recruits entered An Garda Síochána. A new book traces this history and is entitled 'The Women of An Garda Síochána: a…
MoncrieffThe impact of Brexit on Irish fishermen
The fishing community in Castletownbere are speaking up about how unfair the Brexit deal was to Ireland. Managing Director of Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-op…
MoncrieffThe Effects of Conversion Therapy
A new report conducted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College Dublin details the harrowing experiences of people in Ireland exposed to…
MoncrieffSenator Marie Sherlock: Not enough being done to tackle dereliction in Dublin
Boarded up windows, rusted railings, and overgrown gardens – many towns in Ireland are blighted with dereliction. So you might be surprised to see a shop…
MoncrieffThe link between small penises and fast cars
Across the world, humans compete for status. Status can elevate us in our career, can win us a partner or can compensate for other things in our lives that…
MoncrieffHow To...Home School
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to home school your children. Sean was joined in studio by Catherine Monahan, Contact Officer of Home…
MoncrieffThe Mummy Tuck
Many women choose to begin an exercise regime after giving birth but more and more mothers are instead choosing to undertake abdominoplasty, the so-called…
MoncrieffAre women women's problem in the workplace?
The Workplace Bullying Institute came out with some damning research recently on inter-female relationships and behavior in the workplace. Our reporter Sarah…
MoncrieffPhobic? Me?
Sponges, mice and bubbles - harmless to some, terrifying to others. Sarah Madden has been exploring modern phobias, the tech that's squashing them and the…
MoncrieffIs Hollywood about to get a lot less sexy?
The actor Penn Badgley is making headlines for requesting fewer sex scenes in the hit Netflix series, You for the sake of his marriage. So, is on screen…
MoncrieffPractical Love vs Romantic Love
How do you find lasting love in today's world? We’re inundated with the idea of romantic love through the movies we watch and the music we listen to but should…
MoncrieffMan cured of HIV in Germany after bone marrow transplant
A person in Germany has been cured of HIV, that’s according to a study published in the Nature Medicine Journal this week. He is the 3rd person to be reported…
MoncrieffStand-up comedy 'has a great future' in Ukraine
It might seem odd in the midst of a war, people feel the need to laugh. However, it is very apparent in Ukraine. It has become a sort of coping mechanism and a…
MoncrieffArtefact discovered 'might be' first Roman sex toy
New analysis of an ancient Roman artefact has established that it is probably a sex toy or a pestle or perhaps even both. Sean was joined by Rob Collins…
Moncrieff'He's given us all hope!' - Henry visits Barry Keoghan's local area
After winning a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor in The Banshees of Inisherin, Dublin’s North Inner City is beaming with pride for their native son, Barry…
MoncrieffFirst printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays celebrate 400th anniversary
The works of Shakespeare has been translated into all of the major languages in the world, is studied in schools and universities globally, and to this day is…