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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffWhy sad songs make us happy
Have you ever turned to artists like Cold Play or Adele to find some comfort in times of despair? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone as various studies…
MoncrieffHenry attempts to break a Guinness World Record
Underwear. A vital component in how we dress. One leg goes in, then the other, and we hoist them up to our hips. But for one person, they have taken this…
MoncrieffThe Luckiest Star Signs for 2023
It’s no secret the past couple of years have been tough for everyone. It seems like it’s been one thing after the next for most. But is there anyone out there…
MoncrieffThe rate of progression of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been developing at a staggering rate for the past couple of decades bringing both excitement and fear. ChatGPT is a new AI bot that…
Moncrieff'You save at least 40 per cent!'- Henry goes duty free shopping onboard a ferry
One silver lining to Brexit this Christmas on the ferry to Wales and back is the duty free. For €16 or £12 foot passenger return you can save about 40% on…
Moncrieff'I don't need to see their abuse' - Fine Gael TD has blocked over 6000 accounts
The world of politics can be a murky business at the best of times. When entering public life, you can expect that a lot of criticism will come your way over…
MoncrieffPodcast helps free two men from prison in US after 25 years
In 1996 two teenagers in the state of Georgia were convicted of murder. After new evidence emerged thanks to a true crime podcast the two men have been…
Moncrieff'There has to be more consequences for the human responsible for the dog'
A farmer has appealed to a dog owner to put their animals down after 50 sheep were killed on his Offaly farm by two dogs. Suzi Walsh, dog behavioural therapist…
MoncrieffHarry Hill: 'I am a bit anti-monarchy at the moment'
It has been a long time since comedian Harry Hill performed live on stage, night after night. However, he is back and is currently on his first tour in almost…
MoncrieffHow To...Get a Mortgage
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get a mortgage. Stefanie Preissner was joined in studio by Karl Deeter, Director of Yes.ie...
MoncrieffNew approach to mental health for Gardaí
Under a new scheme starting in Limerick next year, psychiatric nurses will attend certain situations with Gardaí in a bid to better aid the Gardai and help the…
MoncrieffHenry's search for the best Christmas carvery
Some of us love Christmas dinners, so much we have multiple ones, even before the big day. We asked Henry McKean to find us the best Christmas Carvery. Henry…
MoncrieffSurge in misinformation about RSV online
We saw misinformation and conspiracy theories fill our social media during the pandemic and it has reared its ugly head once again. This time relating to the…
MoncrieffRuane: Free condoms for 18 to 25 year olds is 'a must'
Emmanuel Macron has announced that the French government will be making condoms free for all people between the ages of 18 and 25. As our own government moved…
MoncrieffThe frog sounds album aiming for Christmas No 1
You’ve heard of the Frog Chorus and Paul McCartney, but a charity in Australia has released a full album of frog song – and it’s already reached number three…
MoncrieffDating with a Disability
Jennifer McShane has had her fair share of knock backs over 10 years of online dating, but dating with a disability brings it’s own issues and mainly it’s the…
MoncrieffThe History of Coups
After an attempted coup in Germany last week, Graham Finlay, from the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin has been…
MoncrieffFranciscan chalice returns to Leitrim after 400 years
A chalice secretly used by Franciscan monks during the Cromwellian invasion has been returned to a parish in Leitrim almost 400 years after it was crafted…
MoncrieffNews and A Natter: Eithne Shortall
Eithne Shortall, author and columnist with the Business Post joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...
MoncrieffMoncrieff on Moncrieff
Singer, Moncrieff joined Sean LIVE in The Sugar Club to chat about his life, career and how he got his name...
MoncrieffBarack Obama's speechwriter
Cody Keegan played a huge, but perhaps invisible, role in the Obama administration. As the president’s chief speechwriter, it was his job to ensure that the…
MoncrieffThe Home Energy Saving Kit
With our energy bills on the rise it can sometimes be quite confusing trying to work out how much it actually costs to use different appliances in our homes…
MoncrieffDitching nappies for the 'Elimination Communication' method
While most parents continue to use nappies, most of which end up in landfill, some are trying out the increasingly popular ‘Elimination Communication’ method…
MoncrieffThe Vagina Museum
The Vagina Museum in London seeks to demystify the female anatomy and break down barriers to communication about how the body works. Sean was joined by…
Moncrieff'I do feel it doesn't cater for the single and childless people'
As a childless woman, I’m fed up of people treating Christmas as a kids’ holiday - so says UK based journalist Hannah Davies in her opinion piece at Metro. Is…
MoncrieffThe art of letter writing
Today is Letter Writing Day, which means we should all down our handheld devices, pick up a pen and paper and write a letter to a friend or loved one and…
MoncrieffViva Magenta - Colour of the Year 2023
In the last few days Pantone announced its Colour of the Year for 2023 which is Viva Magenta, stating their choice '..is brave and fearless' and 'promotes a…
MoncrieffThe Voluntary Human Extinction Movement
The planet earth now contains 8 billion people but one group believe that humans need to die out for the good of the planet and other species. The Voluntary…
MoncrieffHow To...Get Irish Citizenship
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to become an Irish citizen. Sean was joined in studio by Gerry McGrath, an immigration solicitor with McGrath…
MoncrieffReviving the Manx language
It was a little over a decade ago when UNESCO declared the Gaelic language, Manx extinct. Then students on the Isle of Man studying at the school took strong…
MoncrieffThe man who invented the synthesizer
The sound of the synthesizer is so entrenched in the music of the second half of the 20th century that it is hard to imagine the history of pop music without…
MoncrieffDún Laoghaire baths set to reopen
After many years of dereliction the once famous Dun Laoghaire Baths are due to reopen next week. But where are the actual baths? Sean was joined by Eileen…
MoncrieffStudy finds 'correlation between depression and not sending Christmas cards'
A new study suggests there is a link between depression and sending Christmas cards. Sean was joined by Professor Stephen Gallagher, Director of the Study of…
MoncrieffMpox: 'This virus got into a community and spread rapidly'
The mpox vaccine is currently being rolled out across Ireland. Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean met those who have got the vaccine, and also Adam Shanley…
Moncrieff'Our goal is preservation' - Trading human bones
Jon Pichaya Ferry discovered his love of bones at age 13, while growing up in Thailand. His father gave him a mouse skeleton which, “instead of it being…
MoncrieffWoman uses cannabis 'daily' to relieve pain from endometriosis
Aimee Brown, is the first person in Ireland to receive a ministerial license for cannabis prescription to treat pain associated with her endometriosis…
MoncrieffDirect Provision residents 'feel let down' by different systems for refugees
The Government’s temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees allows those affected to work and claim benefits while other refugees languish in the…
MoncrieffAre Christmas Cracker Jokes Funny?
A poll in the UK of 2,000 adults, found that the best of the shortlisted jokes was: “What type of peas ruin Christmas Dinner? MPs. Are Christmas cracker jokes…
MoncrieffVictims 'have a right to have a voice in the parole process'
The Parole Board has launched a new campaign asking victims of serious crimes to register with them. But, how does the new statutory parole board work and what…
Moncrieff'I Am Jesus Christ' the video game
In a world where gaming has become prolific, a new game is soon to be available to gamers. ‘I Am Jesus Christ’, a controversial video game that literally lets…
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News and A Natter: Elaine O'Loughlin
Elaine O'Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the…
MoncrieffRestoring vintage typewriters
Leo Molloy from VintageTypwriters.ie is on a mission to bring the vintage typewriter back into popularity and spends his days restoring, repairing and rehoming…
MoncrieffSightings of the Loch Ness Monster
What do you do if you think you’ve spotted The Loch Ness Monster? That’s what Gary Campbell asked himself 26 years ago after spotting a mysterious object in…
MoncrieffThe search for the 2002 Sulo purple wheelie bin
Alexander Smoljanovic is one of about 12 people in Germany who collect a very particular set of items. Wheely bins. Alexander has 100 full size wheely bins in…
Moncrieff'Huge problem with commercial breeding' in Ireland
Micheal Martin has said there’s a major review of the laws around controlling dogs underway. It comes after a child suffered horrific injuries in an attack…
Moncrieff‘Women aren’t being encouraged to take over farms’
Women rarely inherit land and are low down on the rung of decision-making levels but contribute hugely to agribusiness and in sustaining rural life. How do we…
Moncrieff'Je suis une baguette!' - What makes the French baguette so special?
Baguettes have been making headlines this week. More than six billion baguettes are baked every year in France and UNESCO gas now inscribed the tradition in…
Moncrieff'Kiss a few fellas!' - Christmas Party Do's and Don'ts
Christmas Parties are back after a 3 year absence because of the pandemic. But have we forgotten about the way to behave, letting our hair down, kissing the…
MoncrieffThe History of the Shorter Working Week
Employees and companies have reported overwhelmingly positive results after the trial of a 4 day working week across 12 Irish companies. It wasn't that long…
MoncrieffWhy Irish people never say what they mean
Why do Irish people use the English language to not say what they really mean? Are we too polite and afraid of offending or are we afraid of having those…
MoncrieffHIV: 'I was a child of shame, I grew up in the stigma'
In the new genre-bending documentary ‘How To Tell A Secret’, directors Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne joined forces to find creative ways to tell the stories of…
MoncrieffHow To...Plan Your Garden
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to plan your garden from scratch. Sean was joined in studio by Paul Smith, gardener and author of 'Gardening…
MoncrieffThe Ice Cream Van Wars
Ice cream vans are synonymous with treats, however for communities in some of the poorest parts of Glasgow in the 1970s, these vans were a lifeline. Carrying…
MoncrieffTraveller Community Mapping Coolock
A community project has begun to update maps of traveller campsites in Coolock, which have previously gone undocumented. Not only are the campsites being added…
MoncrieffLivestock farmers must 'diversify now'
Technology plays a huge part in many aspect of our lives but when it come to the green and climate agenda, can technology play a bigger role than we think?…
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The Christmas Tree Rental Scheme
Is there anything sadder than the sight of shriveled up, abandoned Christmas trees lying on the side of Irish roads in early January? One man in Cork is…
MoncrieffThe world's greatest art forger
Writer and Investigative Journalist, Giampiero Ambrosi joined Sean on the show to discuss the life and crimes of Tony Tetro...
MoncrieffWhat is a Citizens' Assembly?
The latest Citizens’ Assembly is strongly recommending a referendum to protect biodiversity. This is, of course, the latest in a busy line of citizens’…
MoncrieffBritish man deported from Denmark ahead of his wedding
Will Hill had been living in Denmark for the past few years. However, on Friday he was deported from the country for failing to secure the correct paperwork as…
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News and A Natter: Edel Coffey
Author, Edel Coffey joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...