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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 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…
MoncrieffAround 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…
MoncrieffThe tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.
A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle parenting in favour…
MoncrieffDoes being a good kisser matter to a relationship ?
We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a recent conversation…
MoncrieffComing next week... The Claire Byrne Show
Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life. This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today…
MoncrieffThe 100th anniversary since the release of the longest serving prisoners of the Irish revolution.
A hundred years ago, 33 Irish men were released from prison in Scotland. Among them was a TD. But what is the story behind their incarceration? Joining Sean to…
MoncrieffWuthering Heights, is it a love story as the film version portrays it ?
Another film version of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights staring Margot Robbi and Jacob Elordi is to be released. But what is the real meaning and reading of…
MoncrieffWhy the EU wants governments to be less reliant on U.S tech companies for security.
While individuals may have decided to cancel their Amazon subscriptions or delete their Instagram accounts over security concerns, some European governments…
MoncrieffCould ferry boats help solve Dublin congestion?
Could ferry boats solve Dublin congestion? Two Fine Gael representatives seem to think it will. Dublin is the third most congested city, the sixth slowest city…
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Man living in his car because no one will rent to him with his dogs
Sean was joined by James Keaty today on the program. James has been living in his car because he has been finding it so difficult to get rental accommodation…
MoncrieffSt Brigids day and Irish Women Revolutionaries
This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday. EPIC The Irish…
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Parenting with Joanna Fortune
Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries..
MoncrieffHow to improve your Financial literacy
Do you know how much money you put into your pension every month and where it is invested? A new survey shows that 7 in 10 Irish adults don’t understand basic…
MoncrieffIs the quiet nature of electric cars a problem ?
While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing? Dr…
MoncrieffCoco Gauff’s meltdown... How can we manage our anger in sport ?
After she lost her match at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday, world number 3 Coco Gauff went off the court and smashed her racket violently into the…
MoncrieffBritain plans to place health warning labels on firewood should Ireland do the same ?
Under new British government plans, stoves and firewood are to carry health warning labelling in the UK. But should we introduce a similar scheme in Ireland…
MoncrieffBoycotting the U.S from your travel list. Is that wise ?
With the global state of play, many Irish tourists are choosing not to travel to the US in these tense times. So is a travel boycott really a smart move?…
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Around the World
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories. This week... Afghanistan - release female athlete…
MoncrieffAmid the horrid weather, is now a good time to book a sunny break away ?
With the country in the midst of a bout of absolutely AWFUL weather, many of us are looking out at day after day of rain and wondering when will it ever stop…
MoncrieffCartoonist for the Guardian on depicting Trump and how to make satire
Martin Rowson has been skewering politicians in the Guardian for more than four decades, bringing ink, paint and biting satire to some of the biggest political…
MoncrieffEveryone is buying second-hand, but are we still failing to make fashion sustainable?
The boom in second-hand fashion is often celebrated as a sustainability success story — but according to sustainability strategist Pat Kane, that’s only part…
MoncrieffThe 29-year-old with a life-threatening condition campaigning for access to a drug which could improve her life
At 29 most young people are looking forward to building a life and settling down, but for Niamh Ni Hoireabhaird this takes a bit of adjustment. She is newly…
MoncrieffWhy we tend to date people who look like our parents
The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popping up in headlines and social media: the striking similarity…
MoncrieffNew DinoTracker app aims to identify fossils
A new app uses AI to identify the footprints of dinosaurs. But how does it work? Sean to discuss was Steve Brusatte, Palaeontologist from the University of…
MoncrieffShould Ireland have baby boxes?
After New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated the idea of introducing a baby box scheme to his city, the Scottish government sent him one of theirs. But…
MoncrieffThe myth of the perfect friend group
U.S. based Journalist Jenny Singer examines the common belief that adulthood requires a tight-knit, always-present friend group. Influenced by TV, social…
MoncrieffRobert Glynn on self building his own ‘barn’ home
With building supplies getting more and more expensive, Seán’s guest decided to build a barn instead of a brick and mortar traditional structure. So, did it…
MoncrieffDid you grow up without TV? - Henry McKean Asks
Given her profession, it might surprise you that Jessie Buckley did not grow up with a TV until she was a teenager. But, is this the way to grow up, or are…
MoncrieffThe battle for supremacy in First Class travel
With Lufthansa launching their exclusive new first class option recently, the battle for supremacy rages on among the world’s top airlines when it comes to the…
MoncrieffEamonn Keaveney on walking barefoot across Europe
Mayo man Eamonn Keaveney has walked over five thousand kilometres barefoot, from Istanbul to Ireland. Now, nearly a year later, he is on the final stretch of…
MoncrieffIs listening to an audiobook as good as reading?
Earlier this week, Camilla Parker Bowles declared that audiobooks “count too” when it comes to reading. Over the past few years, sales of audiobooks have…
MoncrieffIs it bad if a child curses?
What would you do if you heard your child cursing? Would you reprimand them, question the very education you gave them or perhaps even laugh? While there isn’t…
MoncrieffWhat is the swan census?
The swan census has been taking place across Ireland recently, to try and ascertain how many wild whoopers we have in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is…
MoncrieffSami Abu Wardeh on making comedy out of Irish Palestinian displacement
As the son of an Irish mother and a Palestinian father, Sami Abu Wardeh has experienced the effects of colonialism, war and displacement many times in his life…
MoncrieffOscar nominations released - how did Ireland do?
The Oscar nominations have just been released, with lots of expectations surrounding Killarney’s Jessie Buckley. Joining Seán to discuss is film maker John…
MoncrieffQuestions to ask your older relatives - Henry McKean Reports
When an elderly relative dies, some people may have regrets on not spending enough time with them or not asking enough questions - but what questions should…
MoncrieffThe psychology behind treating yourself
After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a home-cooked meal and none of the effort, takeaways have fast…
MoncrieffChina’s Marriage Market - Emily Keegan Reports
It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set them up with a person they think would be an impressive catch…
MoncrieffShould dogs be banned from pubs?
Over the past number of years, landlords seem to have become a lot more welcoming to dogs, perhaps due to the pandemic when pet ownership rose significantly…
MoncrieffDo you go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant?
Is it okay to go ‘off menu’ at a restaurant or are you just creating a headache for the kitchen? Joining Seán to discuss is Chef, Restauranteur and owner of…
MoncrieffIs it okay to sign off a work email with a kiss?
More and more work emails seem to be signed off with an ‘X’. But is it okay to put a kiss in correspondence with someone you may have never met and with whom…
MoncrieffNew report shows strain on state care for children
The Child Law Project’s latest report shows the strain that services are under to provide accommodation for children in state care, and also explores the main…