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Moncrieff
The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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MoncrieffWill Kim Jong Un’s daughter be his successor?
Late last week, the intelligence service of South Korea stated that it believed Kim Jong Un has “entered the stage of nominating [his daughter, who is 13 years…
MoncrieffCan brushing your teeth fight dementia?
A science conference has been told that taking better care of your teeth and gums can cut the risk of developing more than 50 conditions and diseases…
MoncrieffFour trees in Rathmines could save native elm species
Four elm trees in a quiet square in Rathmines could help bring back Ireland’s native elm. Experts believe the trees in Kenilworth Square may be resistant to…
MoncrieffWhat does Ramadan look like day-to-day?
With Ramadan kicking off tomorrow for Ireland’s Muslim community, the next 30 days are a major challenge, both physically and mentally. There is a lot of…
MoncrieffDo we need more bus shelters? - Henry McKean Reports
Just 3 bus stops were built last year in Dublin, the year before it was 37. With 6 months of rain falling in 6 days, commuters are getting wet like never…
MoncrieffIs the traditional community dying out?
While Community Employment schemes are available to sports clubs and organisations, some argue those resources should be more focused on essential community…
MoncrieffFriday 13th and Superstitions
Today is Friday the 13th a date that, for many, carries an uneasy sense of bad luck and looming misfortune. From religious folklore linking the number 13 to…
MoncrieffCan you find love via video games?
Church launches marriage-themed computer game for Valentine’s Day aimed at enticing more couples to the altar – What other video games try to encourage human…
MoncrieffCatherine Fulvio on teaching the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation
Chef Catherine Fulvio has launched a new Online cookery course for transition year students. The course aims to equip gen z with basic cooking skills so that…
MoncrieffClosing for “holy hour”...The Strange pub rules of years gone by
There was a time when pubs would close for “holy hour” on Sundays. However, that was abolished in 2000, but what are the other strange things pubs in Ireland…
MoncrieffThe Irish tricolour is older than we have been led to believe
New research has discovered that the tricolour is older than previously thought. Joining was joined by John Crotty, Historian and author of ‘The Irish…
MoncrieffCopper Face Jacks turns 30, Henry McKean pays a visit
Copper Face Jacks opened its doors 30 years ago this week. The landmark nightclub has had its moments. From 2011 All Ireland Football Champions - Dublin…
MoncrieffLiving with an embarrassing laugh
Sean was joiend by an Jane Howard an arts writer based in Adelaide who happens to have a particularly loud guffaw, which can sometimes even land her in trouble…
MoncrieffWhy doesn’t Galway have any gay bars left?
Despite having had many in the past, Galway city now has no gays bars left. While some are saddened by this situation, Galway native Francis Conneely believes…
MoncrieffThe man who bought an abandoned Spanish village
A US couple is set to buy an abandoned Spanish village, complete with a church, school and bar for €310,000. It’s part of a growing trend across Spain…
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Parenting with Joanna Fortune
Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries...
MoncrieffWhy are Italians so against putting pineapple on pizza?
Luca Di Marzio, owner of Rosa Madre restaurant in Dublin. Earlier this week, a BBC reporter went viral after going around Milan, the host city of the winter…
MoncrieffGetting a breast explant
My next guest wanted to go public with her story so that other women who have undergone plastic surgery might feel empowered to undergo a cosmetic reversal…
MoncrieffWhat to do about the mouse-infested and worsening state of the Palace of Westminster?
The Palace of Westminster, which houses Big Ben and the House of Commons, is falling apart. With parts of the rodent-infested building complex over a 1000…
MoncrieffYou have heard of Dyslexia but what is Dysgraphia?
Donald Ewing, Head of Education and Policy with Dyslexia Ireland. Donal is an educational psychologist and does assessments with people with dyslexia, and he…
MoncrieffWhat happens to your digital profile when you pass ? And should you make it part of your remembrance ?
Where do people start when they need/want to preserve their digital legacy? Who can access your saved songs, your digtial notes, your blog/website, email…
MoncrieffGovernment plans to introduce a three-year ban on family reunification for recognised refugees. Why is this being done, and is it justified?
The Government plans to introduce a three-year ban on family reunification for recognised refugees, along with new financial requirements. Ministers say it’s…
MoncrieffIrishman honoured with plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America’
An Irishman who travelled to America in the late 18th century has been honoured in Cork with a plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America’. Joining…
MoncrieffNew study finds monkeys can engage in make-believe
A new study has found that bonobo monkeys can engage in make-believe in a very similar way to children. Joining Sean was Amalia Bastos, Lecturer in Comparative…
MoncrieffAround the World
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.
MoncrieffGovernment to introduce a ‘Child Maintenance Calculator’
Keith Walsh, Family law solicitor at Keith Walsh Solicitors, joined Sean off the back of the announcement from the Justice Minister that the government is to…
MoncrieffWinter Olympic officials to investigate why medals keep breaking
A perhaps unexpected situation has arisen at the Milan Cortina Olympics this week with a number of successful athletes disappointed to discover that their…
MoncrieffFreestanding kitchens are making a comeback
Once a staple in homes around the world, free-standing kitchens are making a stylish comeback. After years of sleek built-in cabinetry dominating interior…
MoncrieffThe Irish man taking a Middle-Aged Gap Year by cycling around the world
Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life? This is what Ellie and Mark decided to do. They left their jobs and are…
MoncrieffWinner of the Microsoft Excel World Championships
Spreadsheeting is now a competitive problem solving e-sport, attracting huge audiences in the States. Joining Sean was Irishman Diarmuid Early, the most recent…
MoncrieffTV on the Radio: These Sacred Vows, Glitter & Gold and Memory of a Killer
James Dempsey joins Moncrieff with his picks for what to stream. On the list this week: RTE comedy Drama series These Sacred Vows, Netflix documentary on the…
MoncrieffReport finds 43 per cent higher rate of recorded sexual violence compared to any other EU countries. What explains this shocking number ?
Ireland has a 43 per cent higher rate of recorded sexual violence. These are incidents reported to the gardaí and officially entered into the criminal justice…
MoncrieffHow much should you spend on a wedding present ?
Wedding costs are at all-time high in Ireland, and that's not just for the happy couple. Surveys show it has never been more expensive to host a wedding or to…
MoncrieffHow dangerous is Household mould to your health, and is there anything you can do to prevent it?
Mould in the home is more than just an eyesore, it can be a serious health risk, especially for young children, older adults, and people with breathing…
MoncrieffAI tech is being piloted in Cork to detect traffic violations
New artificial intelligence technology is currently being trialled on buses by the National Transport Authority. Similar cameras are used in US cities to…
MoncrieffAre we making our pets fat and not realising? Henry McKean reports
Are we making our pets fat and not realising ? The Irish Blue Cross, the veterinary charity, is warning there is a hidden obesity crisis that may be shortening…
MoncrieffShould novelists embrace Reality TV to market their work ?
When the thriller writer Harriet Tyce appeared on The Traitors, her book sales skyrocketed by over 500%...So, could novelists be marketed in this way going…
MoncrieffHow do Michelin star inspections work?
On Monday coming, the latest Michelin stars will be distributed to restaurants in the UK and Ireland. But how do the inspections work? Sean was joined by…
MoncrieffDoping body on the lookout for 'penis injections' at Winter Olympics: Why Athletes often do bizarre things to get an advantage.
Athletes are always chasing an edge — a fraction of a second, an extra inch, one more rep. And sometimes… that search gets weird. From bizarre diets and lucky…
MoncrieffThe mythology of John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette tragic romance
With a new series examining the tragic romance between John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette premiering on Disney Plus next week, Sean was joined by journalist…
MoncrieffCould a sink hole occur in Ireland?
Last week a massive sinkhole opened up suddenly in Dunbar in Scotland...but what actually causes sinkholes and do they happen in Ireland? Michelle McKeown…
MoncrieffWhy is demand for personal protection dogs rising ?
Demand for so-called “personal protection dogs” is surging in the UK. Once the preserve of celebrities and security professionals, these highly trained animals…
MoncrieffWhy are there no repair men anymore ? Henry McKean Reports
Why do we just replace our goods when they break and not try and fix them? In developing countries like Brazil there are repairmen (women) to fix everything…
MoncrieffTrump administration launches ‘Coalie’ mascot: But what is the point in political mascots anyway ?
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary, has launched a new ambassador for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. It’s a mascot, with cute…
MoncrieffBeing a surrogate in Ireland
Becky Lotus is a surrogate from Ireland. She joined Sean to explain her journey, how she has no regrets about becoming one and to highlight the relative lack…
MoncrieffHow nature-based solutions could help ease the impact of flooding
As the recent flooding has shown, something needs to be done. However, instead of big engineering projects which take years to get over the line, are nature…
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Parenting with Joanna Fortune
Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries...
MoncrieffWhy having sex in space is problematic.
According to a new scientific study, what being in space does to human fertility, pregnancy and early foetal development remains exceptionally…
MoncrieffThe problem with government outsourcing electronic tagging operations to third parties
It was announced recently that the government would be outsourcing the operation of electronic tagging. But is the broader delegation to third parties eroding…
MoncrieffWhy is Lego making brick-shaped shoes ?
Fresh off the fashion conveyor belt, Lego has stepped into footwear — quite literally. The toy giant has teamed up with Crocs to launch a bold new €200 clog…
MoncrieffWhy does everyone have a strange job title now ?
Are you more interested in being the head of mischief or a people’s champ than a marketing manager or a retail assistant? Even if the title aside, it’s the…
MoncrieffWhy are Frozen Iguanas turning up all over Florida ?
Florida has woken up to a problem it doesn’t usually have, frozen iguanas falling out of trees. A rare cold snap over the weekend has left the oversized…
MoncrieffWhy can one character define a soap.
In long-running soaps, it’s often not the storylines we remember most, but the characters who carry them. In Home and Away, few characters sparked as much…
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Around the World
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.
MoncrieffInflation hits the Dáil bar. But why is it still cheaper than most Restaurants?
Inflation has finally reached the corridors of power. TDs and Senators are now paying more for meals in the Dáil bar and Members’ Restaurant, with price hikes…
MoncrieffThe world's fastest wheelie bin.
A man in the UK has broken the record for the world’s fastest wheelie bin. Joining Sean to explain how he made and designed the world's quickest bin was…
MoncrieffHow to Stay Positive amid all this rain. Henry McKean Reports
The long-term forecast by Met Eireann is of low pressure and more rain and possibly more flooding. There could be snow in ten days. But with the poor weather…
MoncrieffIs the normalisation of the sex industry posing a danger to girls?
When the cosmetics giant L’Oreal hired an OnlyFans model as a brand ambassador, it raised some eyebrows. Is the normalisation and mainstreaming of sex work…
MoncrieffWhy can’t you chuck old batteries in the general waste bin?
WEEE Ireland are sending 1 million blue battery boxes to homes around the country this month to try and encourage better recycling habits. But why exactly are…
MoncrieffPrudish goes to war with art. 100 years since the Abbey Theatre Riots
When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us the story was…