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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'A play space for adults' - Inside Ireland's kink scene
The kink community in Ireland is alive and kicking, with the scene having doubled here over the past few years. That’s according to Professional Dominatrix…
MoncrieffBritain’s Smallest House
Just how small can a house get? Well, the answer is very small indeed, as attested by a tiny abode in a small town in Wales. Sean was joined on the show by Jan…
Moncrieff'It's snobbery!' - Henry finds out if accents matter in modern Ireland
According to new research in the UK most people prefer to be represented by a barrister with a posh voice than someone with a strong regional accent. 80% said…
MoncrieffAbandoned pet pigs
We have heard of the rise of dogs and cats being adopted during the peak of Covid. Pigs were also an animal that rose in popularity around this time but today…
MoncrieffDivorce ceremonies
If we have engagement parties, should we celebrate divorce as well? Can you ever mark the dissolution of a marriage in a positive way? Moncrieff's guest says…
MoncrieffIs it wrong to eat fruit?
Is it time to stop eating fruit? We’ve heard of being a vegetarian, even a vegan but what about a fruitarian? People who believe in only eating fruit. Sean was…
MoncrieffMan hoping to repatriate St. Brigid’s remains
The remains of St. Brigid currently reside in a reliquary in a church near Lisbon. But is it time to bring her home? Joining Sean today was David Mongey…
MoncrieffNews and a Natter: Aoife Barry
Aoife Barry, assistant news editor at The Journal joined Sean today on the show to look as some of the stories from weekend.
MoncrieffHealth warnings on wine 'an attack on Italian heritage and culture'
With the new introduction of health warnings to be included on wine labels in Ireland, it has caused outrage for the Italian foreign minister, calling it ‘an…
MoncrieffThe Husband Calling Competition
Annually at the Iowa State Fair, there is a Husband Calling Competition. It’s part of a suite of heritage competitions at America’s largest state fair. Sean…
MoncrieffMeath woman featuring in Banshees of Inisherin and An Cáilín Ciúin
Ireland has two big movies up for Oscars – The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cáilín Ciúin. Apart from the Oscar connection and both being Irish, another…
Moncrieff'There isn't much hope left' for the Naomh Éanna ship
Go to any port or harbour in Ireland and you’ll find some boats and ships in various states of disrepair. However, there is one particular ship right in the…
MoncrieffThe Last of Us: Will fungi eventually kill us all?
If you’ve been watching The Last of Us on Sky Atlantic or even heard about it you’ll know it is based on the premise that the heating up of the world’s…
MoncrieffA menu full of aphrodisiacs
As we approach Valentine’s Day, attention turns once again for many couples as to where to take your date for dinner, on perhaps the busiest night of the year…
MoncrieffKylie Jenner's lion head dress 'romanticising' big-game hunting
At Paris fashion week Kylie Jenner of the Kardashian tribe, wore a large lion head sewn into her dress made by Italian designer Schiaparelli. We asked how…
MoncrieffRare green comet will be visible over Irish skies next week
A very rare comet, green in colour, is currently making its way around earth and is now visible to the naked eye. David Moore from Astronomy Ireland joined…
MoncrieffReal Life Squid Game
Netflix's real-life version of Squid Game started filming this week and it turned into utter chaos as at least one contestant was stretchered off and filming…
MoncrieffNegativity Bias: 'Our brains are wired for survival'
The Doomsday Clock has set its time at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest to midnight the clock has been since it was established in 1947. It is there to show…
MoncrieffMaking the perfect fava bean bread
White sliced pan is of course a big seller in Irish and British supermarkets but is it possible to make a healthier alternative, without sacrificing taste?…
MoncrieffHow To...Start a Business
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to start a business. Sean was joined in studio by Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise at Fingal Local…
MoncrieffAre questionnaires before first dates helpful?
Filling out forms is a necessary evil for lots of things – applying for a loan, getting a quote for insurance, or some job applications. But what about…
MoncrieffChildren's clock business asked to rebrand by Rolex
What happens when your company’s name happens to share a tangential link with a corporate colossus? This is precisely the situation a small children’s clock…
Moncrieff'She's doing great!' - An unexpected home birth
It sounds like a TV show - you’re about to give birth, there’s no time to go to the hospital and the only option is to call the emergency services for help and…
MoncrieffThe 8 Stages of Domestic Homicide
This week on Newstalk, we’re shining a spotlight on domestic abuse, in partnership with Allianz and Women’s Aid. As we’ve seen in Ireland and similarly around…
MoncrieffVisiting all the pubs in Dublin City in one day
With around 240 pubs in Dublin city centre, would it be possible to visit each one in a day? John Geraghty, the founder of Publin, the Dublin pub guide, has…
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Record 14 Irish nominations for 2023 Oscars
The Oscar nominations were announced this afternoon. In all, Ireland received 14 nominations - with nine going to the Banshees of Inisherin. Esther McCarthy…
Moncrieff'I wanted to be accepted' - Henry looks at how children are groomed into crime
The Government has announced that it will pass the legislation to introduce the specific offence of grooming children into crime. Various agencies and…
Moncrieff'It's really very sad' - Rare eagle killed by banned pest poison
With the reintroduction of the rare white-tailed eagle back into Ireland there are also bound to be threats that these birds face. With a poison already…
MoncrieffRegulating street art in Ireland
Over the past number of years the culture of street art has grown in prominence, with more and more murals popping up around the country, particularly in…
MoncrieffTracking down beneficiaries and next-of-kin
What happens if the beneficiary of a deceased person’s will cannot be located? Who is hired to track them down? Padraic Grennan, managing director of Irish…
Moncrieff'An Cailín Ciúin' filmmakers 'nervous' ahead of Oscar nominations
An 'Cailín Ciúin' is an Irish Language film which is based on the short story ‘Foster’ by Claire Keegan. The film which has been nominated for a number of…
MoncrieffNews and a Natter: Graham Finlay
Graham Finlay joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffMan tells harrowing story of 'no nuts' in nutty chocolate bar
Imagine sitting down to enjoy your favourite bar of chocolate only to discover all was not as it seems. This happened to Matt O Baoill’s girlfriend and he…
MoncrieffThe Tea Expert
You may be planning to bring a loved one for afternoon tea in a few weeks for Valentine’s Day but what constitutes the perfect afternoon tea and what is the…
MoncrieffHumpty Dumpty Origins: 'He was a canon used in the siege of Colchester'
It turns out Humpty Dumpty was not an egg. He was, in fact, a cannon. But how did a weapon of warfare become something so different? Aoife Bannon, features…
MoncrieffPole Dancing your Grief Away
When we lose someone we often go through multiple stages of grief. We seek counselling, therapy or activities that help brighten our day just a little more…
MoncrieffDisarming officers ‘would make them softer targets’ - Former PSNI Officer
A new report has opened the debate about whether or not PSNI officers should continue to be armed. Police men and women in Northern Ireland are the only force…
Moncrieff'It's insane, make your own at home!' - Henry seeks out Dublin's priciest coffee
With the cost of living and inflation on the rise, the price of everything is being affected. Nowadays in Dublin City, many coffees are selling for over €5!…
MoncrieffWhy women feel the cold more than men
Women often tend to feel the cold more than men, but we never ask why that could be? Leona Donaghy, a PHD researcher of Ulster University and self-employed…
MoncrieffThe decline of the Irish B&B
20 years ago there were 4000 B&Bs in Ireland. Now there are just 800 left. What has caused this decline and how has it affected rural Ireland? John G O’Dwyer…
Moncrieff'If you go around changing too much, you lose authenticity' - The Spire turns 20
20 years ago this week, Dublin finally became home to the world's tallest piece of free-standing public art - The Spire. It generated countless nicknames in…
MoncrieffHow Mercury Retrograde affects you
Today marks the end of what’s commonly known in the world of astrology as 'Mercury Retrograde'. You may hear a lot of things being blamed on the planet of…
Moncrieff'We're cohabiting!' - The 4th Stage of Parenting
Many adult children are still living at home with their parents. For some it’s the comfort of ease of it all but for most, they are at home for economic…
MoncrieffToken's Mozzarella Bite Challenge
If you’re a cheese lover, this next item might be for you. Token bar in Smithfield is no stranger to food challenges, but their current competition is not for…
MoncrieffWhat is Solo Polyamory?
You may well have heard of polyamory, it is fast becoming the buzzword of 2023. Dr Zhana Vrangalova, is a Professor of Sexuality at New York University and a…
MoncrieffIreland's Oldest Tree
Sometimes history is hidden right beneath our feet, and this was the case for Tom Joe Murphy, a Waterford farmer who discovered the 3,500-year-old tree on his…
MoncrieffHow To...Go back to college as a mature student
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to go back to college as a mature student. Sean was joined in studio by Orla Stafford, Mature Students…
MoncrieffAll On The Board: 'We like making the invisible visible'
Words are the way to people’s hearts, especially when you’re down or going about the endless bustle of work and school. And for tens of thousands of people…
MoncrieffMalin Head to Mizen Head on one EV charge
Two Irish men have done the impossible, the unthinkable - they’ve driven from one end of Ireland to the next, in an electric vehicle, without stopping to…
MoncrieffKorean War Memorial is 'full of thousands of errors'
After many years of preparation, the new Korean War Memorial in Washington DC was unveiled last summer. But now researchers have discovered countless mistakes…
MoncrieffThe Perfect Roast Potato
This year marks the 5 year anniversary of the famous Edge School Roast Potato. But how exactly do you create it and what has its impact been? Sean was joined…
MoncrieffHenry asks 'Where have all Ireland's nightclubs gone?'
Four in five Irish nightclubs have shut since the year 2000. At the turn of the millennium, 522 nightclubs were in Ireland and now only 85 remain. Why is this?…
MoncrieffMinecraft's 'End Poem' made free by author
A number of years ago, Tipperary author Julian Gough was asked to write a poem that would feature at the end of the popular video game Minecraft. The so-called…
MoncrieffWomen being targeted by egg donor adverts in the UK
Altruistic egg donation has been available in the UK for years. Hannah Tomes is the Spectators’ Newsletter Editor says she’s been targeted by ads on social…
MoncrieffThe art of ghostwriting a book
The revelation that Prince Harry’s hotly anticipated tell all book was in fact ghost-written has caused quite the stir on social media in the last few days…
Moncrieff'Definitely hand wash any good glass,' expert warns
The question everybody asks these days is, do you put your wine glasses in the dishwasher? This causes much debate and Sean was joined Tara O’Connor, event…
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News and a Natter: Elaine Burke
Elaine Burke, host of For Tech’s Sake podcast joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week...
MoncrieffThe LOL Verifier
You may type LOL and make people you think you laughed out loud but if you didn’t, a new device will hold you accountable. The LOL Verifier is a device that…
MoncrieffPrince Harry's lookalike is 'trying to keep a low profile' after book release
Since the publication of ‘Spare’, some of the revelations in the book have caused a Prince Harry lookalike to rethink his own personal security. Sean was…
Moncrieff'I was told never go under a ladder!' - Friday the 13th superstitions with Henry
Today is Friday the 13th but what does it really mean? Henry McKean has been speaking to paranormal experts and trying out their ghost capture equipment and…