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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffLiberties barmen to compete in Guinness road race after 30 years
A race in which Dublin’s Liberties barmen will compete in running while balancing trays of Guinness will return after 30 years… Joining Seán to discuss is Jill…
MoncrieffPilot spells “I’m bored” in the sky - how hard is that?
An airport pilot has written “I’m bored” while doing a test flight. Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Air Corps & Airport Safety and Security…
MoncrieffBastille Day & the Irish contribution to the French Resistance
Today is Bastille Day in France, marking the establishment of the French republic, as well as other moments in the country’s history, such as the efforts of…
MoncrieffWhy does the British Museum not return artefacts to their original owners?
The Bayeux tapestry from France has arrived at the British Museum after a historic transfer, but the British Museum won’t give many artefacts back to original…
MoncrieffShould we go back to scary public info ads?
Public information ads used to be terrifying when we were children. This is not the case anymore, but Sinead Ryan thinks we should go back to those scary ads…
MoncrieffDealing with sweat during a heatwave
In this heatwave, you are probably sweating. A lot. So, what are the top things to do to stay cool and dry? Joining Seán to discuss is Caitriona Ryan from the…
MoncrieffWhat is the fastest spider in the world?
Research has found the fastest spider in the world. They can move at the speed of a slow human jog! This was found as part of Shreyas Kuchibhotla’s master's…
MoncrieffT-Rex skeleton to go on display in New York before private auction
Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur costs? Apparently, up to $30 million dollars, specifically for a T-Rex skeleton. The specimen goes on display in New…
MoncrieffDublin Zoo in the heatwave - Henry McKean Reports
As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an…
MoncrieffWhat is travelling like as a solo parent?
While solo travelling is becoming more popular, people can still find difficulty booking activities and accommodations that seem to be built around couples…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Main Character Syndrome
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffWhy is antisemitism and anti-zionism conflated with each other?
The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is collaborating with a group called Movement Against Anti Zionism (MAAZ) for a training course this coming…
MoncrieffHow do you daydrink without falling asleep?
With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do…
MoncrieffShould chess be recognised as a sport in Ireland?
Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries? Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond…
MoncrieffShould Irish men embrace the budgie smuggler?
As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo…
MoncrieffErdoğan gifts revolvers to NATO leaders - why?
It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit…
MoncrieffWhy are companies making their own ‘office fragrances’?
Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually…
MoncrieffWhat does a national sandcastle competition involve?
The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday. Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior…
MoncrieffCathal McNaughton on his return to photojournalism
Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well…
MoncrieffWhat makes for a good summer? - Henry McKean Reports
What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back? Henry McKean has been asking the…
MoncrieffShould we all get a prenup?
When Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics “It's a love story, baby, just say yes,” she probably didn’t have legal documents on her mind. But, ahead of her wedding…
MoncrieffHow does a TV set fit into the interior design of your home?
Audience-measurement company Nielsen estimates the number of “no-TV” households now stands at 424,000, or nearly 21% of the total, the confidential RTÉ…
MoncrieffThe man who had to abandon his family holiday because of the heat!
Conor took his family to Brittany recently for a two week family holiday. What they hoped would be a beautiful getaway for his kids turned into a living…
MoncrieffWhy is ranch dressing becoming so popular?
You may have seen stories about World Cup fans visiting the United States and going wild for ranch, something big stateside. So, what exactly is ranch, and why…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Cult Stories
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving cults and…
MoncrieffIOC allows Russia to compete in the LA Olympics 2028 - why?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that they will lift the ban on Russia, and allow their athletes to compete at the next Olympic Games in…
MoncrieffThen V Now with Moncrieff: Episode Three - Have We Forgotten How To Make Friends?
Once upon a time, friendships almost happened by accident. You met people through school, work, or as a childhood friend. Today, we're more connected than…
MoncrieffWhat is it like aboard the world’s largest cruise ship?
Legend of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise ship, launched this month, costing $2.3 billion to build. Seán’s guest recently went on its maiden voyage. It…
MoncrieffShould videos at concerts be allowed?
Go to a gig, and you’ll see a lot of the crowd holding up their phones. Is this such a bad thing? Or should people be allowed to film the concert they’re…
MoncrieffWhat is ‘widow’s fire’?
After the death of a partner, it can be very difficult to consider dating again, but for others, they have the opposite experience. ‘Widow’s fire’ is a…
MoncrieffThe decline in interest for the J1 - Henry McKean Reports
There has been a noticeable decline in interest in the J1, the US student visa where you can work and travel across America. Once a right of passage, many…
MoncrieffWhat makes a good Sunday roast?
It’s hard to beat a Sunday roast, and it has seemed to have a bit of a resurgence recently. So, what makes a great roast? Aisling Larkin, Food Writer and TV…
MoncrieffIrish dancing competition bans transgender dancers - why?
You would not think that Irish dancing would be controversial, but the North American Irish Dance Championships & Conference is taking place in Florida - with…
MoncrieffChicago Politician wants to rename street with Trump Tower after Obama
Wabash Avenue in Chicago is home to Trump Tower, but a new proposal suggests that it should be renamed ‘Barack Hussein Obama Way’... Brendan Reilly, Alderman…
MoncrieffAre parents more addicted to their devices than their kids?
Research last month by the European Commission found that Irish parents were the least likely in the EU to consider the idea that their children spend too much…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Learning to drive as an adult
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffShould we make parking spaces bigger?
In Ireland, we have been suffering from an obesity crisis, not with people, but with cars. Cars have grown 2.4cm wider in the past 5 years, making roads more…
MoncrieffIs it okay to ask guests to remove their shoes?
Do you ever go to someone’s house, and are told to take off your shoes? Or, are you the person making that ask? Is it too much to ask? Jennifer Horgan…
MoncrieffWhy do Spain’s football team not sing their national anthem?
During the World Cup, and many other sporting occasions, it is customary to play the national anthem of the country playing - and it seems that some countries…
MoncrieffWhy does everyone who takes on Trump do badly?
There seems to be a perception that anyone who goes against Donald Trump will suffer his wrath. Is it easier to butter him up, or simply ignore him? Joining…
MoncrieffTaylor Swift - where is the line between brand and person?
As you’ve probably heard, Swifties around the world are ablaze with speculation that Taylor Swift will be having her wedding in Madison Square Garden in New…
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Then V Now with Moncrieff: Episode Two - Are We Better or Worse At Communication Now?
Are we better at communicating than we used to be back in the day? We can send a message across the world in seconds, stay in constant contact, and never be…
MoncrieffFinding love through the ‘Dull Men’s Club’
Of all the places you might find love, when would the ‘Dull Men’s Club’ cross your mind? For Lili Malatratt, it’s where she met her husband! She joins Seán to…
MoncrieffJo Spain on her new book ‘Never to be Found’
There is a phenomenon in Japan called ‘jōhatsu’, where people voluntarily disappear from their lives, with companies even making this a service. Jo Spain has…
MoncrieffShould we say someone died instead of “passed away”?
When the actor Penelope Keith died, Bafta quickly issued a tribute to her, using the word ‘passing’, but is that the right term to use? Should we simply say…
MoncrieffThe Irish man in charge of the grass for the World Cup in Boston
Seán’s guest is an Irish man who has one responsibility: grass. So, how exactly do you prepare a pitch for the World Cup? Greg Whately, Dundalk native and…
MoncrieffWoman who turned to OnlyFans to pay debts - her experience
Lucy Blanc had moved to New York for her dream job, but that soon became a nightmare because of a cruel boss. She returned to the UK, and ended up on OnlyFans…
MoncrieffGulliver’s Travels - 300 years on
It has been 300 years since the publication of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, a story that is still remembered and revered to this day. Joining Seán to discuss the…
MoncrieffMoncrieff’s Murder Club: Caught by the crowd
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where the internet…
MoncrieffWhy is Pope Leo worried about the Society of Saint Pius X?
Today, four new Roman Catholic Bishops are going to be ordained in Switzerland, but Pope Leo XIV does not want them to go ahead. This is because the…
MoncrieffMen: Is the polo shirt back?
During Callum Turner and Dua Lipa’s wedding celebrations, he wore a polo shirt. Andy Burnham has also been wearing one, and while Seán is sitting in the…
MoncrieffLooking back on the long goodbyes of Irish leaders
There’s much speculation that at some point before the next election, Micheál Martin will be replaced as Leader of Fianna Fáil, further lending to the…
MoncrieffAustralian breaks world record for loudest shout ever
An Australian man has achieved the record for loudest shout ever recorded. The man reached a yell of 122.4 decibels, breaking the record previously held by a…
MoncrieffPamela Lee on life as a Professional Offshore Sailor
Seán’s guest is a Greystones native preparing for the famous transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum, which takes place every four years. She will be the first…
MoncrieffLily Allen & gigs not meeting expectations
Singer-songwriter Lily Allen has responded to criticism on Twitter surrounding her new tour, which sees her perform her album ‘West End Girl’ in full. The…
MoncrieffHow important are hugs?
Did you know today is ‘Hug Holiday’? Every year, ‘Hug Holiday’ encourages people to share a hug with those who may need it most. So, just how important are…
MoncrieffHow swimming with contact lenses can be extremely dangerous
It’s something you may not think of, but swimming with your contact lenses in can be very dangerous. Freelance Journalist Mel Fallowfield found this out, when…
MoncrieffWhere did the garden gnome come from?
The recent Chelsea Flower Show has seen a since-unexpected comeback: the garden gnome. They were previously banned at the show, so why the resurgence, and…
MoncrieffFour Questions: Poorly dressed for concrete mixing
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What…
MoncrieffAmerica turns 250: do you care? - Henry McKean Asks
This Saturday will be the 4th of July, also known as America’s Independence Day - its 250th one at that! But, with the current state of affairs stateside…