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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffIncrease in hair loss 'in women and men' in recent years
Being bald and losing your hair is a very traumatic thing to happen but female baldness, while common is rarely spoken about. Why do women lose their hair and…
Moncrieff'Perfection is overrated' - Dublin band Inhaler launch second album
2023 will see the band Inhaler support Arctic Monkeys on a full European tour and play alongside Harry Styles at Slane Castle. Their first album “It Won't…
Moncrieff‘Goodbye litter forever!’ - Training your cat to use the toilet
Would you share your toilet with your cat? Pete Wedderburn is a practicing small animal vet and a well-known journalist writing and broadcasting about animal…
MoncrieffIrish weather balloons released 'twice a day' in Kerry
Weather balloons have suddenly come into the news over the past few weeks as authorities in the US have shot a number down due to fears that they were being…
Moncrieff'A growing sense of anxiety' in Kyiv ahead of anniversary of Russian invasion
Sean Moncrieff spent the last week in Kyiv in Ukraine talking to locals ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. Today, Seán reflected on his…
MoncrieffThe 90s bar in Dublin providing 'nostalgia fueled fun'
The 90’s were a simpler time when everyone wasn't glued to a screen and hooked on social media. The more modern tech dominates the culture, the more there is a…
MoncrieffBecoming a Human Candle
The concept of expressing yourself through art is not a new concept. Many of us will express their feelings through the clothes they wear, others by the car…
MoncrieffScheduling sex 'is just as hot' as spontaneous sex
If you believe the movies, the most satisfying sex is completely spontaneous and unplanned but a new study suggests that might not be the case. Introducing…
MoncrieffCinema reinforcing societal stereotypes for women
Stereotypes reinforced by cinema may be contributing to a lack of women in tech. That’s according to a new study commissioned by the University of Cambridge…
MoncrieffSir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording to be sold at auction
A first studio recording by Rod Stewart is being auctioned off. Who will be the lucky fan to buy it? Tom Dunne was joined by Martin Millard, director at…
MoncrieffIrish ice skaters 'train at home in our runners' due to lack of facilites
Ireland wouldn’t be top of the list for countries that get much snow and ice but despite that, we do have an ice skating team which consists of Laura & Kevin…
MoncrieffMidlife is 'a perception based on false premise, that may be driven by media'
40 used to be the benchmark for midlife. But as we live longer, we seem to look and act younger. For example, the cast of “And Just Like That”, the reboot of…
Moncrieff'Rust' prop-gun accident 'quite a shock' to professional armourers
It has been announced that the beleaguered movie Rust is to restart filming after it was suspended over a year ago when the cinematographer Halyna Hutchens was…
MoncrieffSpy novelist who worked for the Home Office in the UK
Have you ever wondered what a spy looks like? When I say the word “spy”, does your imagination conjure up a picture of a man, or a woman? Long thought to be…
Moncrieff'A deadly dish, with a fatal impact' - Exploitation of frog populations internationally
Frogs legs are a delicacy in many countries but what effect is this having on the species? Are we starting to wreck another part of our ecosystem? Tom Dunne…
MoncrieffHow To...Trace your Genealogy
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to trace your genealogy. Tom Dunne was joined in studio by Padraig Hogan, Senior Genealogist with Erin…
MoncrieffAir quality 'probably already priced in' to house prices in Dublin
Dublin City air quality has never been the best. Though we know it was bad, today we find just how bad it is with the results of the City Council’s Smart…
MoncrieffCork town saves 250-year-old tree from the chop
Each year we lose more and more of our ancient wildlife and now an ancient beech tree in Kinsale that was planned to be cut down, has halted. Tom Dunne was…
MoncrieffThe finer world of chocolate
Wine is often seen as the finer things in life and held to a high standard with endless respect. Is it time to give chocolate the same treatment? Shobitha…
MoncrieffTedFest 'is about recreating the Craggy Island dream'
The Annual TedFest, which celebrates all things Father Ted, takes place from March 2nd this year. Apart from the usual events such as the Lovely Girls…
Moncrieff'He didn't know I existed!' - Henry asks who was your first crush?
It's Valentine's Day, but who was your first Valentine's crush and is it still standard procedure to give a card to the one you dote on? Newstalk's Henry…
MoncrieffMattress Mick The Musical on the hunt for star to play the lead role
'Mattress Mick the Musical' is coming to Dublin this Spring, and they are on the hunt for the next biggest star! That’s right, the unsuspecting sensation is…
Moncrieff'Say nothing!' - Asking mothers if they'll have more children
The question of family expansion is one everybody has an opinion on. Although we’ve moved on from the “when are you having a baby” question, many mothers are…
MoncrieffWhat objects are flying over the US and Canada?
The US military has shot down another flying unmanned object over Lake Huron in Michigan on Sunday, a fourth such incident this month. Eamon Ansbro, an…
MoncrieffLove & Money: The finance of romance
Tomorrow is indeed Valentine’s Day so we can expect all the usual column inches devoted to love and dating but there is one area of all this which tends to…
MoncrieffNews and A Natter: Jen Hogan
Jen Hogan, journalist with The Irish Times joined Tom Dunne on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week...
MoncrieffMan reuniting people with their old photos 'honoured to be able to preserve them'
It's not uncommon for us to lose old photos or home videos in our lives but do you ever wonder if you’d get them back? Sean was joined by David Gutenmacher…
MoncrieffBarber sets up sensory room for children with additional needs
Anyone who has ever brought their child to the hairdressers will understand just how challenging it can be. Maggie Radecka is a hairdresser that realised…
MoncrieffThe Rules of Book Club
Usually when it comes to book clubs, we often stray off the rules for what it is intended for, talking about books. It becomes more about wine and chats than…
MoncrieffThe history of the Lia Fáil stone
There has been much debate as to whether the Lia Fáil on the Hill of Tara is the real one at all. After it being vandalised with the word “fake” spray painted…
MoncrieffWhy do we not have enough dentists in Ireland?
The history of dentistry in Ireland closely aligns with the fledgling Free State 100 years ago. But how do the decisions of the past regarding dental care…
MoncrieffDuncan Stewart: ‘Our young people are facing into a crisis situation’
RTÉ has announced that its ground-breaking programme 'Eco Eye' is coming to an end after over 2 decades. Sean was joined by broadcaster and architect Duncan…
Moncrieff'A Dáil of somewhere in the region of the mid 250s' possible in the future
As our population continues to rise, so does our demand for government representation. It is estimated that Ireland could have 250 TDs by 2050 with the next…
Moncrieff'We still have one!' - Henry looks at the death of the landline
Do you still have a landline in your house and if so is it because you have it for the internet? According to figures we have seen fixed lines continue to…
Moncrieff'Ireland should not be overlooked' for compensation for famine atrocities
There has been a growing rise in countries requesting compensation from times of colonization like the compensation of £100,000 by the Trevelyan family and the…
MoncrieffValentine's Day Axe Throwing
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Matt Levell, owner of the Irish Axe Throwing Club joined Sean to discuss an alternative type of date this…
MoncrieffAre We Dating the Same Guy?
Usually when you're looking for love, you use dating apps or go outside and mingle. You don't really use a system of rate and review to find the best match for…
MoncrieffHow To...Have a Home Birth
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to have a home birth. Sean was joined in studio by Ali Murphy, a self employed Community Midwife to discuss...
Moncrieff'God transcends gender' - Fr Paddy Byrne
What gender is God? Jesus Christ was born a man, but does the same apply to the other two parts of the holy trinity. Shouldn't a God transcend such human…
Moncrieff'Huge increase' in the number of satellites orbiting the world
Increasingly, if you look up at the night sky, what you're seeing isn't a star but a something manmade. Since 2019, the amount of satellites orbiting our world…
MoncrieffHenry visits Maynooth University's new Short Story Dispenser
At Maynooth University Library a new machine can been seen in reception called a 'Short Story Dispenser'. It spits out poetry, short stories and graphics on…
MoncrieffCashless payments 'just the way the world is going'
Have you noticed lately that some businesses are only offering one method of payment – either cash only or cardless. What are the laws around this? If you have…
MoncrieffBret Easton Ellis: 'Music is the wallpaper and soundtrack to your life'
Bret Easton Ellis has written 9 books but his newest novel The Shards is his first in 13 years. Best known to many as the author of American Psycho, he joined…
MoncrieffSyrian woman donating earnings of breast milk soap to charities
One might be surprised about the benefits that breast milk soap can have for someone’s skin and health. Sean was joined by Reham Ghafarji, a Syrian…
MoncrieffWork spouses are 'good as long as it doesn't go over boundaries'
Nearly three quarters of people have a ‘work wife’ or ‘work husband’, with the vast majority claiming that it helps with their mental health in their jobs, a…
MoncrieffProtocols around determination of death in Ireland 'are very good'
In the space of just 4 weeks, two people who were pronounced dead in the United States were subsequently found to be still alive. It begs the question as to…
MoncrieffSightless Cinema Theatre Group
We often think of theatre as a primarily visual medium. But a theatre group in Navan is disrupting these expectations with their group called Sightless Cinema…
MoncrieffCartoon saloon with Nora Twomey
Nora Twomey went on to establish the highly successful animations studios Cartoon Saloon with Paul Young and Tom Moore. The Kilkenny-based studios are behind…
MoncrieffThe History of Kilkenny
We all know that Ireland is steeped in history but today we’re focusing specifically on Kilkenny history and the hidden lore. Sean was joined by Paul Cuddihy…
MoncrieffBoard Games with an Environmental Awareness
Board games have moved on from the days of Risk and Monopoly and now a host of environmentally themed games are entering the market. But can they make the…
MoncrieffFlying a jumbo jet 'was an absolute delight'
Boeing have just added the finishing touches to the last ever 747 as production comes to an end after 54 years. But what was it actually like to fly one? Sean…
Moncrieff'I've got an ice cream maker in my cupboard' - Henry looks at our hoarding habits
“Save time, money and effort when buying a breadmaker by writing ‘breadmaker’ on a cardboard box, leaving it on your worktop and buying a white sliced loaf…
Moncrieff'Enough is Enoch' - Fundraiser set up to raise money for trans youth
Enough is Enoch, is the name of a new campaign from independent councilor Alan Edge to raise money for trans youth and make something positive out of Enoch…
MoncrieffPeople would feel full benefits of European Health Union in daily lives - MEP
While many things are standardised across the EU, often issues relating to health care are not. MEP for Ireland South Billy Kelleher is calling for a European…
MoncrieffRelic of St Brigid in Portuguese church
On Monday we spoke with David Mongey in Kildare about his ambition to repatriate at least part of the remains of St Brigid back to Ireland from Portugal. They…
MoncrieffHow To...Get out of Debt
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get out of debt. Sean was joined in studio by Eoin McGee, financial advisor and author of 'How to Make…
MoncrieffHow much caffeine is in your coffee?
It has been discovered that the coffee with the most amount of caffeine in it is Costa’s medium sized cappuccino which contains 325mg of caffeine, the same as…
MoncrieffPreventing Doggy Depression
Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Professor Emeritus, Tufts University President, Center for Canine Behavior Studies joined Sean to discuss the importance of dog sports to…
MoncrieffThe art of water divining
The ancient art of water divining in Ireland has been handed down from the pre-Christian Druids, who used yew-rods to issue their predictions. Water divining…
MoncrieffHow to help a choking child
In recent days we have learned of two incidents where a child choking on their food tragically resulted in death. How do you deal with a baby or young child…