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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffCould eating your dinner at 5pm help you lose weight?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you should be eating your dinner at 5pm. That’s according to a new Harvard study, which looked at how eating late can affect…
MoncrieffThe cultural impact of rural department stores
From Todd’s in Limerick to Cash's in Cork, department stores, once a staple in the Irish shopping landscape, gradually declined, making way for high street…
MoncrieffSuffering from Night Terrors
Sean was joined by Alice Vernon, the Author of ‘Night Terrors: Troubled Sleep and the Stories We Tell About It’. She experiences parasomnia, in particular…
MoncrieffWhat is the European Political Community?
Some countries, including the UK of course, are determinedly outside of the EU while others, such as Ukraine, are desperate to get in. A new project aims to…
MoncrieffDublin woman sets freediving world record
Dublin woman Nina McGowan is on route to breaking her own record tomorrow at the World Outdoor Freediving Championships in Turkey after successfully reaching a…
MoncrieffHow to...Get A Dog
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at adopting or getting a dog. Sean was joined in studio by Ciara Murran, Head of Communications at Dogs Trust...
MoncrieffGrandmother gives birth to triplets after 5 rounds of IVF
There was a beautiful image today of Grandmother Angela Rielo holding triplet babies on the front of the Irish Independent. Angela’s grandson came home from…
Moncrieff'Any sort of prayer is very powerful' - Animal blessing in Portmarnock
Today is the feast day of St Francis of Assisi and Henry McKean attended an animal blessing at St Anne’s Church Portmarnock.
MoncrieffDublin City Council vote to lower local property tax
Dublin City Council have opted to lower Local Property Tax even though there is a €50 million hole in their budget. Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Group Leader…
MoncrieffA history of Ireland's licensing laws
The Minister of Justice has pledged to overhaul Ireland’s licensing laws but what will any new legislation replace? The answer is the Public Dance Halls Act of…
MoncrieffThe Pocket Gods are selling one album for 1 million pounds
Mark Christopher Lee, frontman of 'The Pocket Gods' joined Sean on the show to discuss only selling one copy of their new album...
Moncrieff'It was really hard looking back on it' - Catherine Ardagh's IVF journey
In last week’s budget, funding for IVF treatment was promised for the first time, after years of campaigning by interested parties. But should it be legislated…
MoncrieffThe benefits of structured yelling
Do we associate certain emotions with a particular gender? This has certainly been the case in historical culture and literature. A new book entitled…
MoncrieffNews and A Natter: Declan Power
Security analyst, Declan Power joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...
MoncrieffThe Barefoot Guy
George Woodville, has spent the past year living barefoot. After he decided to ditch shoes altogether, he has been spreading the good news of the so-called…
Moncrieff'They have a superiority complex through history' in the UK - Oliver Callan
Oliver Callan's new podcast for BBC Sounds, ‘In Bits: Killing Leprechauns’, is an attempt to examine how much the British actually know about Irish history and…
Moncrieff'Still a great need for priests' in Ireland
Fr Willie Purcell, National diocesan and vocations director for the Bishop's Conference joined Sean to discuss the number of priests training in Ireland...
Moncrieff20 Years of Henry McKean on Newstalk
On the 29th September 2002, it was Henry McKean's first day of Newstalk. Today on the show Sean Moncrieff surprised Henry with a celebration of his 20 years…
MoncrieffA 'rethink of design' needed for nursing homes
Professor Desmond O’Neill, Consultant Geriatrician at Tallaght University Hospital joined Sean on the show to discuss the future of planning and design in…
MoncrieffKim Bartley on her new film 'Pure Grit'
Pure Grit will make its Irish cinematic debut on September 30th. It sees Irish film maker Kim Bartley explore how the wild natural landscapes of rural Wyoming…
MoncrieffThe history of Dublin Metropolitan Cattle Market
It is hard to imagine it now but until the 1970 there was a major cattle market in what we would today describe as Dublin 7. The history of this mart is the…
MoncrieffFirst man killed by kangaroo in Australia in 86 years
The kangaroo is perhaps the most ubiquitous symbol of Australia but the animal’s reputation took a hit last week when a three year old male killed a man in…
MoncrieffIrish cheese has an 'interesting background story and connection'
Fingal Ferguson from Gubbeen Cheese, joined Sean on the show to discuss his family's cheese making business and Ireland being third highest producer of cheese…
MoncrieffAsk A Stupid Question Day
Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist joined Sean on the show this afternoon to discuss is there really such thing as a stupid…
MoncrieffWhy is there a Chinese police outpost on Capel Street?
Conor Gallagher, crime correspondent with The Irish Times joined Sean on the show to discuss the new Chinese police outpost on Dublin's Capel Street and why it…
MoncrieffAustralian republic was not possible 'while her majesty was on the throne'
As Australia gets a new head of state, in the form of King Charles III, are more and more people Down Under campaigning for an overhaul of the system? Sean was…
MoncrieffNasa probe set to smash into an asteroid
A specially designed probe will tonight collide with a meteor over the Indian Ocean in order to test NASA’s capability to defend the planet against objects…
MoncrieffNews And A Natter: James O'Hagan
James O'Hagan, from LGBT Ireland and host of ‘Invisible Threads’ on GoLoud, joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines…
MoncrieffWorld Record for Parallel Parking
The tightest parallel park in history was achieved recently in an electric car. Precision driver, Paul Swift made history when he parked into the tiniest space…
MoncrieffReliving 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
We’ve all watched 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and watched with amazement at the mischief he gets up to throughout the day and think, there’s no way that could…
MoncrieffBeing able to orgasm on demand
Karolin Tsarski, conscious sex coach joined Sean on the show today...
MoncrieffDoctor Armpit
The last thing you want to experience on your daily commute or at a family gathering is a whiff of odour coming from your body. Most people heave at the very…
MoncrieffBeing a lawyer for nature
Faith in Nature, which sells soap and haircare products as well as household cleaners and shampoo for dogs has become the first company in the world to give…
MoncrieffThe first baby in the Dáíl chamber
The Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl declared that "history" had been made in the Dáil yesterday, when Violet-Anne Wynne brought her new child into the…
Moncrieff"Nightlife in Dublin is being absolutely squashed" Rock for Culture demonstration
A demonstration has taken place in Dublin this afternoon calling for more cultural spaces. Musicians, DJs and drag performers took part in the protest outside…
MoncrieffRituals to Avoid a Hangover
When it comes to hangovers, we’ve all heard of the supposed cures from drinking raw eggs, to taking a dip in the ocean and of course, the legendary ‘hair of…
MoncrieffHow To...Plan A Wedding
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at planning your big day. Sean was joined in studio by Sharon Griffin, Owner and Creative Director at Frog Prince…
MoncrieffThe importance of how you sleep
Professor Neil Walsh, from Liverpool John Moores University joined Sean on the show today to discuss the importance of how you sleep...
MoncrieffCapel Street pedestrianisation has 'affected a lot of businesses massively'
There were celebrations last May when Capel Street, in Dublin City was pedestrianised but now many businesses on the street are speaking out about the negative…
MoncrieffA New Approach to Depression
There tends to be a clear distinction between physical and mental health in the way they are both handled and treated but should this distinction be dropped so…
Moncrieff'I find it almost predatory' - Maia Dunphy contacted by psychics to connect her with her late mother
People going through a vulnerable time in their life are often the targets of falsified clairvoyants who claim they can take the pain away. Broadcaster and…
MoncrieffEmilie Pine: 'Good Sex' and 'All Hardest of Woman' at Dublin Theatre Festival
Emilie Pine, Author and Professor of Modern Drama at UCD joined Sean on the show this afternoon to discuss her two shows at the Dublin Theatre Festival...
MoncrieffThe Mole Man of Hackney
In the early noughties, the so-called 'Mole Man of Hackney' was evicted from his house in East London after it was discovered that he had dug an extensive…
MoncrieffThe New York street named after an Irishman
A street in Manhattan has been named after an Irishman, after an official ceremony in New York featuring Mayor Eric Adams and a dedication speech by former…
MoncrieffThe Importance of Sexual Wellness
Jenny Keane is a professionally trained, trauma certified, holistic sex educator and Tantra yoga teacher. Her online classes and workshop see thousands of…
MoncrieffRecycling Heat from Data Centres
A new project in Tallaght will see waste heat from the Amazon data centre being funneled into a number of buildings in the area, as part of a new district…
MoncrieffSharing your phone number with a radio station
Áine Bennett, of TikTok fame or 'TravelWithAine', shares her number with a Dublin radio station FM104. For the last 7 years she has received texts, song…
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News And A Natter: Susan Daly
Susan Daly, Managing Editor at Journal Media, joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffLiving and Working in a Lighthouse
Sean was joined in Hook House Lighthouse by Jimmy Cullen, former lighthouse keeper and Lorraine Waters, Hook Lighthouse General Manager to discuss the…
MoncrieffPierce Turner's new album brought him 'into a new place'
Pierce Turner is a well known singer songwriter who splits his time between Wexford and New York. His new album is entitled 'Terrible Good' and he joined Sean…
MoncrieffThe Tug of War World Championships
It’s a staple at every school sports day, but tug of war is a very real sport and the World Championships take place this week in The Netherlands. Ireland has…
MoncrieffWheelie Bin Wars in Sydney
In Sydney, the city’s residents are wrangling with cockatoos who routinely open their wheelie bins causing a mess. A new study has discovered what they…
MoncrieffUK restaurant adds carbon emissions to it's menu
A vegetarian restaurant is the first in Britain to add carbon emissions to its menu. 'The Canteen' in Bristol hopes to reduce its carbon footprint by buying…
Moncrieff'All the Broken Places' - The sequel to 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'
John Boyne shot to fame with his book 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' in 2006. It told the story of two boys who lived either side of a fence in Auschwitz –…
MoncrieffThe Problem with the term 'Revenge Porn'
The term “revenge porn” is used to describe the non-consensual sharing or the threat to share intimate images without permission. The image is normally…
Moncrieff'They're not giving us an alternative' - Limerick man selling 'Irish mud' in face of ban on sale of turf
A businessman is advertising his turf logs as “mud” in a “tongue-in-cheek” protest at the proposed ban on the sale of peat and other fossil fuels. Eric…
MoncrieffHow to...Have a baby through Surrogacy
For this weeks 'How To' slot focuses on how to have a baby through surrogacy. Sean was joined by Annette Hickey, surrogacy solicitor...
MoncrieffThe Break-Up Coach
Sara Davison, Break-Up coach and Founder of the International Divorce Coach Centre of Excellence joined Sean on the show today...
MoncrieffThe History of Death
Andrew Doig, Author of 'This Mortal Coil: The History of Death' joined Sean on the show to discuss the history of mortality...
MoncrieffRare copy of 'The Catcher in the Rye' for sale at £225k at
The author JD Salinger was famously reluctant to sign any copies of his most famous novel, 'The Catcher in the Rye.' Now one of the world’s only known signed…