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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
MoncrieffHow To...Screen for Bowl Cancer
For many, screening for cancer is daunting and the fear of the unknown means many don’t come forward. But screening is so important and as we’ll see, it’s…
MoncrieffSummer Reads: Science and Nature
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…
MoncrieffPreventing hair loss during chemotherapy
One of the toughest aspects of chemotherapy is the hair loss that it can result in. Aaron Hannon, Co-Founder and CEO of Luminate Medical, based in Galway has…
MoncrieffZoe Holohan
Sean was joined by Zoe Holohan, to discuss the process of writing her book “As the Smoke Clears: The inspirational true story of surviving Greece’s deadly…
MoncrieffIrelands first satellite
Over 150 years ago, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was laid between Valentia Island in Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada, thereby reducing…
MoncrieffNews and Natter: Johnny Fallon
Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director at Carr Communications, joined Sean to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffBreaking 200 world records
For some people, breaking one world record is impressive, but breaking over 200 world records might seem quite impossible. But Idaho man David Rush has made it…
MoncrieffUK's oldest medieval shipwreck
The oldest medieval shipwreck in British waters, dating to the 13th century and made out of Irish oak, has now been given the highest level of protection by…
Moncrieff200th anniversary of the world’s first piece of animal legislation
When it comes to having an opinion on the ‘best’ Irishman to ever exist, my next guest’s choice will likely surprise you. In fact, you may never even have…
MoncrieffDoes food taste better with your mouth open?
A professor of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University is ruffling the feathers of those who are sticklers for table manners by claiming that the best way…
MoncrieffWhy is Putin's war so popular with the Russians?
Several polls now indicate that Putin has the overwhelming support of the Russian people for his campaign in Ukraine. Data also reveals that his personal…
MoncrieffCoffin Clubs
Kate Tym used to work as a wedding celebrant before moving into the area of funerals instead. She joined Sean to explain how she now co-runs a group called the…
MoncrieffGiving up green spaces for parking!
In Cork, the Fermoy Municipal District is allowing green spaces in council estates to be removed to make room for more parking spaces for residents. Fermoy…
MoncrieffCroke Park Stadium
It’s an unusual thing to happen in July, but this Sunday, Croke Park will host its second All Ireland final in a week. More than 80 thousand people, mostly…
Moncrieff"I could feel him sinking down so I reached out and grabbed him."
Timmy O’Driscoll was on Owenahincha beach enjoying the heatwave with his two young children and his partner Jenna, when he noticed a young boy getting into…
MoncrieffSummer Reads: Crime Fiction and Thrillers
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…
MoncrieffCan music stop seagulls stealing your food?
With so many seagulls living in the capital they have made it hard to enjoy food outdoors in the summer. Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been researching…
MoncrieffHow To....Buy An Engagement Ring
Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Gerry Appleby From Appleby jewellers, off Grafton…
Moncrieff"Technology is the biggest enabler for people with site loss."
The National Council for the Blind of Ireland is now using pioneering technology to allow its service users to access information, newspapers, books and more…
MoncrieffAre bee's sentimental beings?
We all know bees are good for crops and biodiversity, but proof is emerging that they are also clever, sentient and unique beings who yield basic emotions and…
MoncrieffThe ancient order of Hibernians
They are America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organisation, set up for Catholic immigrants in 1836 in New York and Pennsylvania. Today, they have over…
MoncrieffAre we moving towards a cashless society?
AIB has announced it’s moving 70 banks cashless, which is about a third of its network. Bob Quinn, Principal of The Money Advisors based in Naas town, joined…
MoncrieffThe rewilding of Bison
Europe's largest mammal is the bison. But it has been extinct in mainland Britain for thousands of years. Today, bison bred in Fota in Cork have been released…
Moncrieff"Its absolutely horrific and unacceptable."
A new study which reviews the experiences of women in Ireland who have had an abortion suggests that those who looked for treatment for a fatal fetal anomaly…
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News and Natter: Edel Coffey
Author Edel Coffey joined Sean to recap the stories making the headlines this past week.
MoncrieffLahinch vs Lehinch
A seaside town in Co. Clare will soon get the chance to change the spelling of the town back to the name the residents say is officially the correct one.The…
MoncrieffSandwiches of History
When my next guest was given a book about historic sandwiches, it began a whole new online career for him. Barry Enderwick runs the ‘Sandwiches of History’…
MoncrieffCocktails for the heatwave
Many people will either host or attend barbeques and gatherings to enjoy a bit of the warm weather this weekend. So what if you’re dessie driver? Or just fancy…
MoncrieffWhat's in our seas?
Dr. Kevin Flannery, Marine Biologist from Dingle Ocean World Aquarium joined Sean Moncrieff on the show ahead of the heatwave this weekend to find out what is…
MoncrieffWorld Champion Toe Wrestler
Excitement is building for next month’s World Toe Wrestling Championships, which will be taking place in Derbyshire in northern England, with the best…
MoncrieffThe Hangover Pill
A new company has created Myrkl to help rid you of your hangover and allow for a guilt free night. Tim Dowling, writer for the Guardian and host of the podcast…
MoncrieffIs Debs culture out of control?
The Debs is a Irish right of passage but with the gatherings getting bigger each year, Justine O’Mahony, Columnist with the Wexford People, joined Sean to…
MoncrieffWhat if Sinn Féin were in government?
Mary Lou will be the next Taoiseach. That’s if the latest poll results were replicated in the voting booths at the next general election. Danny McConnell is…
MoncrieffBanagher's outdoor swimming pool
Dublin City Council is applying to build a lido pool in the docklands, it would be an outdoor swimming and training facility. But there are a handful of other…
MoncrieffLocal News
The just released report of the Future of Media Commission shows that Irish people’s level of trust is higher in their local newspaper than the national…
MoncrieffHow To...Get Planning Permission
Each week will take a topic and do all the research so you don’t have to. This week, by Joe Corr, MD for planning from CWPA in Swords and former Irish Planning…
MoncrieffHow do heatwaves affect our bodies?
This weekend temperatures of are set to ride to 30 degrees here in Ireland. Mainland Europe is also experiencing some of the hottest temperatures on record…
MoncrieffLiving in a tree for 60 days!
Marcus Carambola, an activist with Extinction Rebellion in Haringey in North London, joined Sean to explain how he has been living and sleeping in a tree for…
MoncrieffHoneybees in Cork University Hospital!
Cork University Hospital has become home to tens of thousands of honeybees as part of a project to help ease the anxiety of children who have suffered…
MoncrieffThe Life Of A Movie Extra
The new Russel Crowe film, The Pope’s Exorcist, is filming in Ireland and hundreds of extras are required. Derek Quinn is Managing Director of MovieExtras.ie…
MoncrieffThe History of Measurements
James Vincent, author of the new book ‘Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement’, joined Sean to discuss how measurement came to allow the chaos of…
MoncrieffVoice deepening surgery
According to a laryngologist in Turkey, more and more members of the trans community are choosing to undergo surgery in order to match their voices to their…
MoncrieffPreparing for a nuclear bomb
New York has issued a public service announcement advising how people can protect themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. Beatrice Fihn, Executive…
MoncrieffStuff That Changed The World: The Lawnmower
Simon Tierney joined Sean to chart the history of the lawnmower.
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News and Natter: Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland, joined Tom to take a look at some of the big news stories of the week.
MoncrieffStick Fighting
Bernard Leddy joined Tom to discuss bataireacht ,Irelands own traditional form of martial and why is he on a mission to revive it.
MoncrieffConversion Therapy
Research is currently underway looking at conversion therapy that will inform the ban on the practice here in Ireland. Dr. Brian Keogh, Associate Professor in…
MoncrieffComedian Shane Daniel Byrne
Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne joined Sean Moncrieff live from the Sugar Club with thanks to Marks and Spencer ahead of the Paddy Power Comedy Festival which…
MoncrieffRebuilding Sandyhook Elementary School
America has been devasted by mass shooters as recently as Monday at the 4th of July celebrations in Chicago and in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in…
MoncrieffIs yoga racist?
Yoga practice in this part of the world tends to be overwhelmingly female and overwhelmingly white. Stacie Graham, Author of ‘Yoga as Resistance’, joined Sean…
MoncrieffCharlie Bird
For many of us, Charlie Bird has narrated some of the seminal moments in Irish life, from liasing with the IRA for RTE, to being one of the first reporters on…
MoncrieffMensa Ireland
Mensa has admitted its youngest member, a two year old girl from Kentucky. The news has shone a spotlight on the organisation, and Anthony Phelan is Chairman…
MoncrieffThe book seller of Kabul
Shah Muhammad Rais, Owner of the Shah M Book Company in Kabul, joined Sean to discuss his bookshop which houses over 20,000 books about Afghanistan, the…
Moncrieff'Just Stop Oil'
The campaign group Just Stop Oil has carried out a series of events over the past week, targeting famous paintings, in order to raise awareness. Alex De…
MoncrieffHow To...Buy a bicycle
Each week will take a topic and deep dive into it, doing all the research so you don’t have to. This week Billy Keating, Manager at Richies Bike Store, joined…
MoncrieffCould a Boris replacement be good for Ireland?
Boris Johnson is in the middle of yet another difficult session in the House of Commons today, as more of his cabinet resign from the Tory Party. Enda Brady…
MoncrieffInterrail turns 50
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Interrail Pass, something that legions of Irish people have enjoyed for 5 decades. Nicky Gardner is the Co-author of ‘Europe…
MoncrieffGraham Norton
The ‘GN’ wine and spirits brand launched in Ireland in 2014, after Invivo founders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron learnt chat show Graham Norton enjoyed…
MoncrieffThe 22 inch breakfast roll challenge!
A famous YouTuber known for taking on ginormous eating challenges, has become the first person to devour a 22-inch breakfast roll at Pip's Cafe in Crumlin…
MoncrieffVenice brings in a daytripper levy!
Venice's tourism commissioner has announced that from January of next year, day trippers visiting the city will be required to pay a fee or be refused entry…