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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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Episodes
Moncrieff30 Day Local Food Challenge
Lisa Fingleton is an artist and a farmer from county Laois and her passion for local food production and sustainability. She joined Sean to explain how she was…
MoncrieffThe burning of great Irish houses
During the years of the War of Independence and the Civil War, over 250 great Irish country houses were burned down by the IRA and others. Hstorian Robert…
MoncrieffLiving with gout
Gout has always been considered an old man’s disease, affecting men of a certain vintage who are enjoying the finer things in life a little too much. Daniel…
MoncrieffTommy the tortoise goes missing
Lou O’Brien in Co. Wexford, has had the same pet by her side for over half a century. She joined Sean to explain how Timmy the tortoise is missing and the…
MoncrieffPronouncing immigrant names correctly
In the last week we have seen Irish athletes complete in the European Championships and break records. However their names caused difficulty for many Irish…
MoncrieffClear Our Paths Campaign
People with disabilities are often at the mercy of other people’s consciousness of the physical world and the way we all move through it. An abled bodied…
MoncrieffPredicting tantrums on car journeys
Travelling on long car journeys with small children can be a real challenge for parents, but what if there was a way you could potentially nip the problem in…
MoncrieffWhat would an ecstasy shop look like?
As the debate about the regulation of drugs continues, a group in the Netherlands has organised a mock-up of what a shop selling ecstasy might look like in…
MoncrieffMichael Collins
Newstalk reporter Aoife Kearns headed to Cork to the mark the anniversary of the death of Michael Collins.
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Graham Finlay
Graham Finlay joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffThe art of the one liner
A stand up comedian named Masai Graham has won the annual Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe award, as carried out by the TV station Dave. Comedian and poet…
MoncrieffGetting a book deal via TikTok
Many of you will be familiar with the phenomenon of Tiktok but have you heard about BookTok? If you haven’t, allow me to enlighten you. It’s the book-obsessed…
Moncrieff‘I Just Killed My Dad’ - the Netflix true-crime series
A new true crime series on Netflix is currently taking Irish viewers by storm. Called ‘I Just Killed My Dad’, the programme explores the events surrounding…
MoncrieffCycling 4,500 miles to create a GPS image
Drastic times call for drastic measures. A couple from Italy took that saying literally when they undertook a European voyage via bicycle all in the name of…
MoncrieffNew documentary ‘My Old School’
A new documentary film, which opens at the Irish Film Institute today, tells the extraordinary true life story of a barely believable deception that took place…
MoncrieffDrug testing at Electric Picnic
As part of the Safer Nightlight' programme and drug harm reduction campaign. The Health Service Executive has announced there will be drug testing at Electric…
MoncrieffHow hard is it to diversify farms?
Minister of State for Biodiversity and Green Party senator, Pippa Hackett has said that ‘some livestock farmers could consider and possibly be incentivised for…
MoncrieffThe uptake of Dog's being involved in weddings
The Irish wedding venue resource SaveMyDay.ie has seen a 50% increase in the number of wedding venues around the country that now welcome dogs on the big day…
MoncrieffThe Afterlife Of Popstar's
Popstars often have a shelf life. They have a hit, they become famous and perhaps rich. Then there is a sometimes inevitable decline. Tom was joined by Nick…
MoncrieffBuying the perfect pair of socks
Choosing a pair of socks may seem like the simplest thing in the world but often we find ourselves wearing ones that are either uncomfortable, slip down or…
MoncrieffThe issue with the fostering system in Ireland
Ireland is unique in being able to provide foster family-based care for such a high proportion of children in care. However numbers are on the decrease due to…
MoncrieffEquine Therapy
Equine therapy is used by many autistic and neurodiverse people here in Ireland to enhance physical or emotional healing. Rupert Isaacson, founder of the Horse…
MoncrieffHow To...Sail and Rail
Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Michael Pidgeon,Dublin city Green Party Councillor…
MoncrieffSneezing Sea Sponges
The pleasure of a good old sneeze is enjoyed by birds, reptiles and indeed us humans too. Tom was joined by Niklas Kornder, Marine Biologist at University of…
MoncrieffThe Secret Life of Secrets
Michael Slepian is the author of The Secret Life of Secrets, he has spent years studying the psychology of secrets, what motivates us to keep them and what…
MoncrieffProtesting outside the Russian embassy
As we approach the 6 month mark of the War in Ukraine, some Irish anti-war protesters have held vigil for almost the entirety of the conflict on Orwell Road…
MoncrieffIs the new Garda Uniform fashionable?
For the third time in 100 years, the uniform of An Garda Siochana has received a revamp and from today, you will be able to see it on the streets. Image…
MoncrieffWhat do dog breed's say about their owners?
From a Poodle to a Great Dane, dogs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and display an array of temperaments. Studies suggest that the type of dog breed you…
MoncrieffThe difference between PC and woke
The Edinburgh Fringe is currently taking place with comedians from all over the world coming together in the Scottish capital. One veteran stand up, Simon…
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Ken Sweeney
Ken Sweeney, Showbiz Editor with the Irish Sun joined Tom on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffPerforming to an audience of one
It must be every comic’s worst nightmare to perform to an audience of one. But not so for comedian Robin Grainger who following his show to a solo gig goer…
MoncrieffThe Lonilessness of motherhood
Becoming a new mother can bring up a lot of conflicting emotions. On one hand you’re filled with gratitude, joy and of course love for your newborn baby but…
MoncrieffSummer Reads: Classics
Each week we’re going to bring you some suggestions for your summer reading, taking a different category each time. This week Bob Johnstone of The Gutter…
MoncrieffUri Gellar
Politicians and military analysts across the Western World have spent the past 6 months trying to come up with a successful way of preventing Putin from…
MoncrieffHow To...Choose A Therapist
Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Susi Lodola,Cognitive Behaviorist Therapist, joined…
MoncrieffAre we too focused on competitiveness in sport?
A question that often baffles parents is why some kids engage in competitive sports while others drop out in their early teenage years. Child psychotherapist…
MoncrieffIs there a rise in younger people seeing psychic mediums?
The rise in people going to clairvoyants and psychic mediums increases in times of crisis. But research is showing that more and more Gen Z-ers are turning to…
MoncrieffThe issue of naming vehicles after women
Educational researcher Dr. Eemer Eivers, joined Stefanie to explain how she was concerned to discover recently that a bike sharing service, operating in…
MoncrieffGalway's lovely Anne Hooker restoration
Seven year old hooker boat from Galway, named Loveen took a land and sea trip to Netherlands this week, taking on board a group of local sea scouts. The boat…
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Elaine Burke
Elaine Burke, Editor at SiliconRepublic.com, joined Stefanie on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffReigniting Celtic spirituality
For over 30 years, Dolores Whelan has led the way in understanding and appreciating Celtic spirituality and the waning traditions of indigenous Ireland. She…
MoncrieffActor and Comedian Pat Shortt
Pat Shortt has been entertaining audiences since the 1980s - from D’Unbelieveables with Jon Kenny and his own solo tours to acting roles in both theatres and…
MoncrieffArthur Gourounlian
My next guest has become a household name across the country thanks to his recent role as judge on Dancing with the Stars on RTE but for many they will already…
MoncrieffThe Alex Jones Case
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Sean was joined…
MoncrieffThe stigma of monkeypox
An increase in the number of people being diagnosed with monkey pox in Ireland combined with a lack of awareness campaigns and vaccine rollout is causing…
Moncrieff"It's a 24 hour job, it never ends!"
The lack of services and supports for people with autism and their families has been highlighted many times but what’s not often discussed is the shame and…
MoncrieffBuying a village in France
Getting your foot on the property ladder is a pip dream for a lot of people here in Ireland and indeed the UK. Paul Mappley and his partner Yip Ward couldn’t…
MoncrieffIs Tom Cruise in Kerry?
Tom Cruise’s plane landed in Kerry Airport yesterday, sparking rumours that one of Hollywood’s biggest stars is in the Kingdom. Jerry O’Sullivan, is the…
MoncrieffThe most hated man on the internet
The Most Hated Man on the Internet, Hunter Moore, is the subject of a new Netflix there -part docu-series. Jess Kelly joined Sean to discuss the new series.
MoncrieffThe lego on sale for 3K!
Lego is a popular children's toy but it turns out it could be worth a fortune. A tiny Boba Fett Lego figurine from 2003 is going on auction and is set to make…
MoncrieffSummer Reads: Biography and Essays
Each week we’re going to bring you some suggestions for your summer reading, taking a different category each time. This week Bob Johnstone, of The Gutter…
MoncrieffConcealed Pregnancies
Recently, a woman was sentenced to prison for three months over the manslaughter of her newborn baby. She had concealed her pregnancy. Dr. Sylvia Murphy Tighe…
MoncrieffHow To.....Change Career
Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Julie O’Connor, pro with the Institute of Guidance…
MoncrieffIrelands History of Surfing
Despite the fact that Ireland holds claim as being one of the top surfing locations in the world, 50 years ago surfing on this Island was non-existent. Ireland…
MoncrieffArchie Battersbee’s Life Support Case
The parents of a 12 year old boy have made a last ditch plea to the UK’s Supreme Court to keep their son on life support. Archie Battersbee’s doctors say he is…
MoncrieffWhen presidential spouses step out of line
The controversy continues over Sabina Higgins’ letter on the Russian-Ukrainian war. Dr. Laura Cahillane , Senior Lecturer in law at the University of Limerick…
MoncrieffWhere did the coldsore come from?
A new study has used ancient archeological evidence to trace the origins of the cold sore. Dr. Meriam Guellil, from Tartu University’s Institute of Genomics…
MoncrieffBuzz Aldrin's Space Suit
The space jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin during the first successful landing on the Moon has been sold at auction in New York for 2.8 million dollars. Dan Kendall…
MoncrieffSex in your 80's!
Sean was joined by Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist, Ted Talk Speaker and Author, to discuss the stigma around having sex in a later stage of life.