Moncrieff
Episodes
The neverending battle against your kids for the bed!
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This will sound very familiar to any parents listening who are tired of their children invading their beds; after what feels like years of musical bed...
Oarfish washes up in Clare - is the end of the world near?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A rare oarfish has been spotted on a County Clare beach.The deep-sea eel-like creature was found by a group of Brazilian friends, and in mythology is ...
Is your decor keeping you single?
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could your decor decisions be to blame for your ever-lasting lack of a partner?One woman had been single for a decade, until Interior Designer and ‘...
Are you happy? - Josh Crosbie Reports
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has found that 47 is apparently the age where people feel their happiest. So, are you happy? And can you pinpoint when you were the happi...
Door from iconic Love Actually scene is up for auction
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The door from an iconic scene in the Richard Curtis film is up for auction. Why exactly has it been put up for sale now, and who would be in the marke...
Copy of world’s oldest English poem discovered by TCD Researchers!
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have found a copy of the oldest-known English poem. So, how did they find it, and what is the story behind it?...
Should we pay people to donate blood?
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s always a call for more blood donations, because supply seems to be decreasing while demand continues to go up. So, should we pay people to d...
Cavan pub fights rising energy costs with river turbine
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With rising energy costs making it a struggle for businesses, a pub in Cavan has decided to harness the power of the river which runs alongside it in ...
Rising veterinary costs are leading to pet owners struggling
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rising veterinary costs are leading to an inflated Surrender Waiting List, with increasing numbers of pet owners struggling to meet the costs associat...
Meryl Meisler on the wild disco era at Studio 54
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer Meryl Meisler captured New York’s wild disco era at Studio 54 and the gritty streets of Bushwick, but kept her photos hidden for decade...
What is the reason behind the ‘mayfly dance’?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mayfly season is almost upon us, but why do they do the very unusual ‘mayfly dance’? Now, researchers think they have found the answer.Joining Seá...
Can Ozempic change your personality?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the world and his mother seem to be jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon, is there a danger of getting an ‘Ozempic personality’, a sort of nulli...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Did we get the right person?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where th...
When will we repair the hole in the ozone layer?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The discovery of a massive hole in the ozone layer in the 1980s sparked one of the most successful global environmental responses in history. Once-cel...
Why brides-to-be are turning to Therapists for help
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With your big wedding day on the way, the stress of organising the event, and the nerves around getting married in general will certainly take a toll....
Irish Yappers app aims to connect Irish people abroad
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you go in the world, you’re never too far from an Irish pub. Seán’s guest has recently released an app for Irish people abroad to...
Are marathons becoming a cult?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2 hour marathon finally getting broken for the first time last weekend, is this form of long distance running actually good for the body, or ...
Should you take financial advice from AI?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t just helping us write emails or plan holidays, it’s now being used as a financial therapist…More people are turning to chatbots to unpa...
What makes the perfect afternoon tea?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles is visiting Washington D.C., with many British commentators speculating on if the royal can repair the relationship between the US and th...
National Superhero Day - why do we love comics?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today is National Superhero Day, and joining Seán to mark it is someone who has been big into comics since she was 4 years of age, Entertainment Jour...
Are libraries being “ripped off” by big publishers?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For over 300 years, public libraries have been at the very heart of communities across the country. However, libraries have been struggling recently, ...
Tanya Sweeney on her nostalgia for Smash Hits magazine
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Sweeney, Columnist for the Irish Independent, joins Seán to discuss her fond childhood memories of Smash Hits magazine, and how it gave a girl ...
Four Questions: “How are you still single?”
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a new slot on the show where we look back on the weekend and look forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What deli...
What is ‘petro-masculinity’?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
‘Petro-masculinity’ describes a pumped-up gendered form of climate crisis rejection, which is increasingly alarming those who are trying to deal w...
The extraordinary life of boxer Dan Donnelly
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary bare knuckle boxer Dan Donnelly will be celebrated at a special event in the National Stadium on May 9th.Joining Seán to look back on h...
What is the downside to modular garden homes?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Government’s decision to allow modular housing units in people’s back gardens might seem like a good idea on the face of it, but will it lead ...
Has jazz become less complex?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new study has found that jazz music has been progressively more simplified since the 1960’s. How do you define complexity in music, and how true i...
Sony makes an AI table tennis robot - is the sport in trouble?
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sony released a report and video footage of a project they have worked 5 years to perfect: an AI robot that can play competitive table tenni...
Lego in space sets a new world record!
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new Guinness World Record has been etched into the annals of history as a group in the UK sent a Lego figure into space, but how did they do it?Join...
Seahorses in Ireland - and why we need to protect them
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seahorses live on Ireland's coasts, and, despite being difficult to spot, their home continues to be in danger…Joining Seán to discuss is Kealan Do...
Naples sewage tunnel heist
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sewage tunnel heist that has European banks panicking. By the time police arrived at the scene in Naples, the robbers had vanished beneath t...
Holidays in North Korea
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Blur frontman Damon Albarn revealed this week that he takes his daughter on family holiday’s to North Korea....but how possi...
So You Think You’re an Adult: My wife wants me to self-groom
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Declan Buckley, and Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas.
Monkeys in Gibraltar eating soil to deal with junk food intake
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monkeys in Gibraltar are eating soil as a means of healing upset tummies after consuming junk food from tourists, according to a new study. But ...
Do blondes have more fun? Or do brunettes do it better?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on whether blondes have more fun or if brunettes do it better.
Pink concussions
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Women and girls are up to twice as likely to suffer concussion as their male counterparts when playing the same sports under the same rules. Why ...
70 years since the banning of ‘The Ginger Man’
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the banning of what would become one of Ireland’s bestselling novels, ‘The Ginger Man’ by JP Donleavy. S...
How does deer culling work?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seán’s guest has decided to take deer culling into her own hands.Ella McSweeney has bought a license to kill, and from next month she will shoot ov...
Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A life jacket from the Titanic has sold at auction in the UK for a staggering £670,000. But what is the story behind the iconic flotation device?Join...
Irish student wins bronze at European Girls Mathematical Olympiad!
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland saw success at this year's European Girls Mathematical Olympiad: secondary school student Róisín Spratt won bronze, achieving Ireland’s 10...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Faking Deaths
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Aoife Grace Moore joins to discuss cases where...
Sam Simpson on his 3-month visit to the West Bank
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cork man Sam Simpson has recently returned from a 3-month visit to the West Bank. As a Human Rights Monitor with the EAPPI, Sam witnessed some outrage...
Done Deal has more automatic cars than manuals for the first time
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve spent most of your driving life shifting gears, you may have no choice but to get used to automatics in the future; for the first time eve...
Moving company specialises in clearing out homes after a bereavement
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Moving and clearing out a house after the loss of a loved one can seem almost impossible, but Maura Rooney of Seamless Move is there to make it easier...
How harmful is ‘bedtime stacking’?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new trend for Gen Z, ‘bedtime stacking’, involves keeping everything you would need in the evening within arms reach of your bed. But how does t...
Can you quit the Catholic Church?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Fox News host Sean Hannity suggesting he would quit the Catholic Church over his outrage at the Pope’s indirect spat with Donald Trump, how pos...
Paris suburb evacuated for controlled explosion of WW2 bomb
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Paris suburb was evacuated over the weekend after a World War 2 bomb was discovered on a building site. But, why does 80 year old ordnance still pos...
How do you know if someone is posh?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Daily Telegraph has created a list of 7 markers of poshness, as part of their ongoing Great British Class Survey. But, what do these social marker...
Break-up Gifts - Henry McKean Reports
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Break-up and divorce gift lists are growing in popularity, driven by a cultural shift to treat the end of a relationship as a significant life event, ...
Trinity medical students to be evaluated on empathy - how do you define it?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Soon, medical students at Trinity College will be assessed not only on clinical competence, but also on their capacity for empathy and compassionate c...
Fancying someone else - the secret to a healthy marriage?
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An article in a New York magazine has claimed that a harmless crush you may have on a coworker or barista is not only harmless, but may actually rejuv...
Henry McKean takes on a Make-A-Wish challenge!
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes according to Make-A-Wish Ireland.Last year over 229 wishes were grant...
Tralee student to be first of non-Chinese descent to do Mandarin Leaving Cert
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Tralee student is making history by being the first Irish student of non-Chinese descent to take on Mandarin for his Leaving Certificate exams.Ethan...
How do you properly pack a grocery shop?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to answer the age-old question: how do you pack your groceries?Do you divide bags by food group, by weight?Do you pack as you go at the ti...
Have movies lost the art of suspense?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once Hollywood’s bread and butter, suspense thrillers have been lost to dwindling attention spans…Films now must cater to double screens; does tha...
Why do we lose things in plain sight?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have all found ourselves swearing blind to someone that something isn’t where it should be… You get someone else to look, and low and behold, t...
Is a greater focus on renewable energy the answer to the fuel crisis?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The fuel crisis due to the war in Iran, as well as blockades from the national fuel protests, has shown our reliance on these forms of energy. Is the ...
What is ‘phimosis’?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Griffin is a content and community marketer and Gaylgeoiri online. Cian recently got a circumcision due to phimosis.Phimosis is a common medical ...
How sniffer dogs find contraband - Henry McKean Reports
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, Revenue’s service dogs or sniffer dogs found over €100 million of drugs, tobacco and cash. Henry McKean visited Dublin Port and met the...
World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday!
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A gorilla in Berlin Zoo has broken the world record for being the oldest gorilla in the world!Fatou is the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity,...
Why some Irish streets work - and why some don’t
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s cities are full of architecture from all eras, including the famous Georgian house along Dublin city center.But, have you ever noticed tha...
150th Anniversary of the Catalpa Fenian Rescue Mission
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the 18th and 19th of April, the National Museum of Ireland will host a limited time exhibition at Collins Barracks to commemorate the 150th anniver...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: That Escalated Quickly
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss things th...
How to use procrastination to your advantage
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can procrastination be a good thing?Historian and author of ‘Self-Help from the Middle Ages’ Peter Jones believe that procrastination can be used ...
Will we ever see women in power in the Catholic Church?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Pope Leo being a relatively outspoken successor to Pope Francis, we are yet to see women be in any position of power within the Catholic Churc...
Sorj Chalandon on the continued relevance of ‘The Fourth Wall’
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seán’s guest wrote a book over 10 years ago that he never suspected could become as relevant now as it has.Sorj Chalandon spent 25 years covering w...
Trolleys on trains - do they need to come back?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve taken a train journey in Ireland recently, you may have noticed something missing, the refreshment trolley. Once a familiar part of longer...
Wish Week: Isabelle’s McCarthy Story
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children wi...
Are socks taking a bigger role in fashion?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, socks are becoming more important when it comes to finishing off an outfit, but why is this, and why are they going beyond keeping your fe...
Samuel Beckett’s 120th birthday - what was his impact?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks 120 years since the birth of Samuel Beckett. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1969, but he still remains to be more of a remote figure co...
Is conversation the answer to a perfect first date?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the candlelight, the cocktails and the carefully chosen corner table, new research suggests the real spark on a first date has little to do wit...
Concert Pianist Fiachra Garvey on leaving the vet lifestyle for music
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seán’s guest is concert pianist Fiachra Garvey, who despite growing up on a working farm, decided to swap the vet lifestyle to pursue music…He jo...
“I will, yeah” - and other confusing Irishisms
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A well-known and loved Irish phrase recently caused some confusion between an immigrant doctor and his patient.Dr Mohamed Elbadri had asked his patien...
The ‘Bearded Plantaholic’ on his massive plant collection
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seán’s guest is so passionate about plants and nature, he turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse!Jonny Balchandani, otherwise known as the ‘B...
What are the biggest TV-watching sins?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are the rules in your house when it comes to watching TV? No phones, no talking, no shoes on the sofa?A new survey suggests many of us have stric...
Why are we fascinated by leaked celebrity texts?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is an almost immediate intrigue and peak in curiosity when it comes to a leaked celebrity text.But, why are we so intrigued by it? Is it just hu...
Erase Self Negativity Day - are there things you want to change?
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Erase Self Negativity Day, an opportunity to look within yourself for personal development and mental wellness. But, how exactly does it work...
What is ‘Pet Munchausen’?
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A study suggests a form of Munchausen syndrome by proxy may be driving some owners to invent symptoms or deliberately harm their animals…A study of ...
Is the ‘no ring no bring’ wedding rule fair?
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So called ‘no ring no bring’ rules at weddings have become the centre of some debate. The controversial term refers to the practice of only allowi...
Backlash after modern porch was added to French cathedral
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new porch added to a medieval French cathedral has received backlash, being denounced as a ‘wart’ and a ‘concrete UFO.’So, have we lost the ...
Entire village of Lyons put up for sale
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An entire Irish village has just gone up for sale, not just a few cottages but a fully restored estate in County Kildare, complete with a pub, a forme...
A deep dive into Freediving and it's future here in Ireland
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ice baths and wild swimming are all the rage today, but is Freediving the next water based activity for Irish fin folk to flock too?Newstalk's Sarah M...
What is the healthiest way to eat eggs?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For years, we’ve been told to fear certain foods, cut out the carbs, avoid fat at all costs, and definitely don’t touch sugar. But, how much of th...
The true story behind the Devil Wears Prada
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere on the 1st of May, Meryl Streep joined Anna Wintour on the front cover of Vogue magazine to promote the ...
Are we overusing the term ‘narcissist’?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The use of the term ‘narcissist’ has exploded in recent years. So, are we getting better at recognising Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Or are ...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unexpected Perpetrators
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss cri...
When protests work, and when they don't
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the current national fuels protest ongoing, how does it compare to protests in the past, and what could it achieve? Newstalk’s Political C...
The growing ‘Mommune’ movement
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a growing movement that’s redefining modern motherhood called ‘Mommunes’: these are intentional communities where mums come together t...
How do you deal with agoraphobia?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While we all remember the feeling of being stuck at home during the Covid pandemic, people with the anxiety disorder agoraphobia are usually afraid of...
Should you sell off your old clothes online?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself building a collection of clothes you’re not interested in wearing anymore, is selling them online the best option?Máire Treasa...
The story behind the Irish woman who tried to assassinate Mussolini
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in a busy Roman piazza.Mussolini survived,...
When does a prank go too far?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
April Fool's Day last week saw its fair share of joke headlines and social media pranks. However, some practical jokes have been criticised as being i...
Do we reward being a workaholic?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m a workaholic and proud of it, I’m not interested in having a work life balance.” So wrote Dylan Jones in The Times.So, do we still reward...
Taylor Swift wax works revealed! - Henry McKean Reports
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was remov...
Why Ireland boycotted the 1936 Berlin Olympics
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to head back to 1936, to the Berlin Olympic Games.Ireland was one of two countries to boycott the games, alongside the Spanish Republic.Of...
Inhaler on their upcoming bank holiday Cork gig
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heineken Ireland have launched their new music platform, ‘Heineken Greenlight,’ bringing city gigs across Ireland for the bank holiday weekends.Jo...
Alison Spittle on her new show ‘BIG’
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
‘Why can’t all lads be sound like Hozier?’ That was the title of an article Fionnuala Jones’ guest wrote 10 years ago about her experience of ...
Man hosts biggest collection of post boxes in the UK
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnuala’s guest has been collecting historic post boxes for over 30 years… Despite his collection now making part of the Postal Museum on the Is...
Construction of Trump Ballroom halted by US Judge
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A US Judge has halted a controversial White House construction project, after plans for a massive new ballroom led by Donald Trump resulted in the dem...
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Reality stars turned killers
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones...