Moncrieff

The Robin Hood Tree has died

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Major Oak, one of this continent’s oldest and most famous trees, due to its long association with Robin Hood, has died after 1000 years of growt...

Do Do we thank bus drivers anymore? - Henry McKean reports

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and...

Louth Contemporary Music Society celebrates its 20th anniversary

18 Jun 2026

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Éamonn Quinn and his wife Gemma Murray founded Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in Dundalk in 2006.After settling in Dundalk in 2002, the coup...

A restaurant in Minnesota that doesn't charge customers for food

18 Jun 2026

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A Minneapolis restaurant stopped charging customers for food earlier this year and now operates entirely on donations.Owner Dylan Alverson said the mo...

Meet the woman who had a baby with her biological father

18 Jun 2026

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Sophia Greenwood reunited with her biological father after being raised by adoptive parents in Yorkshire. they then began a relationship.She isn't alo...

What are the most iconic movie cars of all time ?

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Doc and Marty's DeLorean in Back to the Future to James Bond's Aston Martins. We have seen some truly beautiful and captivating cars on our cinem...

Parenting: The Summer Camp Dilemma

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean Moncrieff

Could joining a nudist event help you become more comfortable with your body ?

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is scientific research to suggest it might be. People who take part in naturist activities report higher body satisfaction, greater self-esteem ...

Moncrieff's Murder Club: Creepy twins who committed crimes. 

17 Jun 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 of creep...

Should you be chilling Red Wine ?

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be drinking your red wine chilled? There is a new trend emerging of drinking red wine that’s cold. The Times has reported that Gen Z drin...

What are the rules around ash scattering ?

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The authorities in Venice are up in arms after a woman was filmed scattering a loved one’s ashes into the lagoon, an action that is against the law ...

Blooms Day: Recreating the smell of Ulysses

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A perfumer in France has been recreating the smells in Joyce’s Ulysees. The project was recently showcased a...

HIV Awareness Day

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 16th of June marks HIV Awareness Day. At the moment, women in Ireland are facing a rise in HIV diagnoses but public health messaging seems to...

Tolü Makay on 'clueless' racist abuse after performing for the Canadian Prime Minister

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday night, singer/songwriter Tolü Makay serenaded Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, with her rendition of t...

Large Hadron Collider to be shut down next week for 4 years

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Large Hadron Collider will be switched off on June 29th for a refurb. This marks the beginning of "Long Shutdown 3," a major 4-year hiat...

How much money can you earn from social media?

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do influencers actually make any more from social media and what are the different rules on the various platforms?  Journalist Caitriona...

Does abstaining from sex improve athletic performance?

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years may have been built on many things: Jalen Brunson’s brilliance, Mike Brown’s steady hand...

Why is the golden retriever the top dog in Ireland?

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For 8 years in a row, the golden retriever has been the most popular dog in Ireland. So, why exactly is it so loved here?Orla Murray, Secretary of the...

Jennie’s Law - How would a domestic violence register work?

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oireachtas will be considering legislation to establish a register of domestic violence offenders. It’s called ‘Jennie’s Law’, after Jenni...

The Weird Questions Kids Ask - Henry McKean Reports

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stom...

Four Questions: Done Deal Dilemmas

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend...

Why are there protests over Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort in Albania?

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s plans for a billion dollar luxury resort in an environmentally-protected part of Albania is causing major protests in the...

What should you wear to a concert?

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are the days of just throwing on a band t-shirt and a pair of jeans to go to a concert well and truly done?To discuss what you should wear to a concer...

The sexual aphrodisiacs of 18th century Ireland

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What was sex like in 18th century Ireland? Apparently, there was a big focus on aphrodisiacs - but what were the touted sexual super items?Joining Seá...

‘Gig in a Gaff’ is bringing concerts to living rooms

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Three musicians who play at a Donegal pub are on a mission to bring concerts into living rooms and kitchens in every Irish county.This month, Gig in a...

What can be learned from the last boxing match in Croke Park?

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With tickets for Katie Taylor’s last hurrah selling out in just 30 minutes this morning, what happened the last time there was a boxing match in Cro...

Are ‘blackout tattoos’ bad for you?

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devastating toll a tattoo trend had on his health.Blackout...

What exactly is kleptomania?

11 Jun 2026

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What exactly is kleptomania? Is it defined by your upbringing, environmental factors, or just human nature?To discuss, Seán is joined by Psychologist...

Adventurer writes memoir on frozen Siberia hike

11 Jun 2026

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In 2022, Seán’s guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse…Joining t...

Why do we participate the LinkedIn humiliation ritual?

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is LinkedIn really the uncool cousin of the social media sites? Is posting about every tiny job update a humiliation ritual?Journalist and Presenter B...

Illustrator’s work on ridiculously-detailed map of Dublin

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Illustrator John Ruddy is attempting the near impossible: creating a large-scale map of Dublin with ridiculous detail.The multiple year project is now...

1 in 6 TDs have a second job - is that okay?

11 Jun 2026

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One in six TDs have a separate job alongside being a public representative, if you don't include landlord as a job.These findings come after the Gover...

The mystery of New York City’s ‘Manhole Creepers’

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New York City police are investigating the bizarre case of ‘manhole creepers’ emerging from the city’s sewers, apparently looking for treasure.F...

Why should you watch a film in 70mm?

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day’, about the leadup to a worldwide revelation that humanity is not alone, is set to release this...

Does sport lead to a spike in domestic violence?

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Disappearances & Returns

10 Jun 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 pe...

How much is too much when it comes to PDA?

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is there such a thing as too much PDA? While there is no definitive answer, there are moments where even the most open of us must draw the line?But, a...

Why “real drivers” love crap cars

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Any loser can drive a posh car, but it takes real character to drive a crap one. At least, that’s what Seán’s guest thinks…Features Writer with...

Is there a “right” way to bid on a home?

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a strategy you should be using when bidding on a house?Michael Houghton, host of the Irish FIRE podcast, a show about financial independence,...

The Witches of Etsy - Emma Tyrrell Reports

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you can buy spells from witches on Etsy?Emma Tyrrell has been investigating this supernatural side of the internet, and sent in this...

American woman on Instagram love story with Irishman gone wrong

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sparks flew for Texas based Theresa Rowley when an Irishman slid into her Instagram DMs, but it all came to a tragic ending…Theresa is back in Irela...

What are the guidelines for first contact with aliens?

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee, has updated its guidelines for the first time in 16 years on how to manage the communica...

Are periods still a taboo subject?

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks No Apologies Period Day. The day focuses on period positivity, open conversation, and reducing the shame that can surround menstruation.Bu...

What is the new ‘NeeDoh’ craze?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Toy shops across the world have been struggling to keep NeeDoh’s in stock, even having to ration them when they eventually come in.The brightly colo...

The Benefits of Being Alone - Henry McKean Reports

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While it’s often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has ...

Why are bagels popular again in Ireland?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The bagel has become a staple of lunchtimes here in Ireland again. In the mid-2000s, we had bagel bars across the country, until in the 2010s when car...

How do you write an obituary?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deep in the New York Times lies a strange collection of articles that have yet to be published. At last count, their number of obituaries was at over ...

Dealing with slugs after a downpour

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The recent downpours of rain are bringing the slugs out in large numbers, and at the worst time for gardeners, when new vegetable seedlings are at the...

Four Questions: Perfect Petrol Station Sandwiches

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend...

Should there be a drunk driving limit for cyclists?

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike drunk driving, the current law on cycling while intoxicated does not specify a specific limit. Rather, it relies on the Gardaí judging whether...

Chef uses partner’s breastmilk to make ice cream - why?

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is a Chef who has been experimenting with a very unusual ice cream…(It’s breastmilk flavour).Joining to discuss is Alasdair Gill, ...

Why do we have so few cockroaches in Ireland?

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last month saw the largest seizure of illegal insects in Australian history, over 100,000 giant cockroaches, worth nearly 200,000 Australian Dollars, ...

What does Irish-grown wine look like?

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On a segment like Movies and Booze, you’ll see many exotic types of wine tried, from different parts of the world, but what does a local wine taste ...

Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: Dressing Up

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 wedding season is here for some, and approaching for others. So, what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped?For this week’s ...

Stopping the need for ‘Doom Spending’

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt the need to spend money on things you don’t need when you get anxious? Well there’s a new name for it: ‘Doom Spending’. It ...

What is ‘Spermmaxxing’ - and does it go too far?

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing’? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and...

Why does Martin Scorsese want to use AI for filmmaking?

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The storyboarding community is up in arms after it was revealed that Martin Scorsese has invested in a firm that uses AI to make storyboards, rather t...

How technology has changed the way we watch the World Cup

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the World Cup gets underway in a matter of days, how exactly will new technology change the way it is broadcast into our sitting rooms?Joining Seá...

What would you do if you were a trillionaire? - Henry McKean Reports

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much m...

Who are the political dynasties of Ireland?

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As you may have heard, not all is well in the Healy-Rae family. In an interview to Radio Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae said he felt like he had to resign h...

Staffless hotels - how do they work?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you be excited by the idea of a ‘staffless hotel’? How does one work, where there’s nobody to check you in or out?Joining Seán to discuss...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: The Con Artists of Ireland

03 Jun 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 of con a...

Should we have “bad bosses” to be successful?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On a recent podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama has said that Gen Z needs “bad bosses”. In particular, they need to be “unappreciated” o...

What is the ‘Great Irish Pub Ride’?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guests are embarking on a two‑week tandem bike ride from Malin to Mizen, celebrating one of Ireland’s most important social institutions...

When cars almost destroyed the company that made them

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and again, a car manufacturer will bring out a car that will greatly hurt their image, and their wallets. Ferrari have recently revealed the...

Should schools bring back the milk scheme?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The milk scheme might be nostalgic for some of you listening. Primary schools across the country provided lukewarm milk to their pupils for around €...

What exactly are night terrors?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all have nightmares from time to time, but night terrors are something quite different. For one, they’re not counted as dreams, so how do you exp...

Why do people get annoyed by sustainable living?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and author Suzanne Harrington lives in the most vegan town in the UK, and in turn lives her life sustainably - cycling to work, eating vega...

The re-chalking of the Cerne Giant

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cerne Giant, a 55 metre chalk figure inscribed on the Dorset landscape, is currently undergoing a massive makeover, but how does it all work?Joini...

What does rehab look like for technology addiction?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You will often hear about people going on a ‘digital detox’, but eventually going back to social media and their phones in the same way an addict ...

Why do people still commodify Marilyn Monroe?

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. Despite being deceased for over 70 years, the commodification of her assets continues. El...

Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: Speeches

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-shaped?For this week’s ‘Moncrieff’s Wedding Surviv...

Why is Ireland visible from Wales in hot weather?

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British folk singer Matthew Crampton recently uploaded a clip of the Wicklow Mountains on his Instagram account. That sounds normal enough - until you...

How did Aer Lingus get its name?

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from T...

Micheál Martin and the importance of enunciation

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the Dáil chamber yesterday, Mary Lou McDonald accused the Taoiseach of being a mumbler and not enunciating properly.Joining Seán to analyse this ...

What is the ‘attractiveness gap’?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has confirmed that women are generally more attractive than men, but why are we different from other species, and why is there an ‘attra...

Online scams are getting more clever - what you need to know

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re constantly being warned about scammers online trying to get access to your bank account and important info, and long gone are the days of Nige...

What does a Quaker school look like?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Quakers are a small enough community in Ireland, but there is one Quaker-ethos school in Waterford that has been around since 1798. So, what makes...

Should we live like it’s the 90s again? - Henry McKean Reports

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether...

‘Hostile Agents’ among 14,000 Russians given Irish visas since 2022?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since Russia’s attempt at a full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ireland has issued 14,000 visas to their citizens, including possible ‘hostile...

What was the ‘Vogue Diet’ in the 1970s?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn’t think that having wine for breakfast was good for a diet - and it isn’t! But in the 1970’s, Vogue Magazine touted this and other me...

New novel is based on the archives of Cork’s famous Lunatic Asylum

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has always been fascinated by the longest building in Ireland, the old Victorian Cork District Lunatic Asylum, on the bank of the Rive...

How the first round-the-world hot air balloon flight was achieved

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Travelling around the world by balloon sounds fun, but is much harder than it seems. The first successful non-stop journey was done in the 90’s, and...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unexpected Catches

27 May 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 crimes where t...

Would posting dog poo to owners solve littering issues?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While dog fouling is a perennial issue in Ireland, are we missing a trick by not looking to the solutions provided by other countries? Seán’s guest...

What does gold panning look like in Ireland?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just like the old cowboy movies, there are people in Ireland who pan for gold. So, what does that look like here, and is there much gold to be found?J...

How do you charge your EV if you don’t have a driveway?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to get an electric car, but you don’t have a driveway in front of your home, you will run into some annoying issues.With public chargers...

What phone should you buy for your teenager?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As thousands of 12 and 13 year olds prepare to head to secondary school in September, many parents will be considering what smartphone to get for them...

France launches €1 meal scheme for college students

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new scheme in France this month has seen three course meals for €1 rolled out at college campuses across the country, at a cost of €90 million t...

Does ‘Rivals’ poorly portray romance?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people are enjoying the TV show ‘Rivals’ with the hair, music and campiness, but it is set in an era where power imbalances between a man...

Activists occupy closed Dublin pub in hopes of community centre

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A group that call themselves the ‘Revolutionary Housing League’ have broken into a pub in the Liberties area of Dublin. Ardee House was closed in ...

Are people’s table manners getting worse?

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is currently travelling around Ireland in her campervan, and has been appalled by the state of Irish table manners while dining out in...

From New York fashion to the Booker prize - Douglas Stuart’s story

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest moved from a career in fashion in New York to becoming a Booker prize winning novelist.Douglas Stuart, author of the new title ‘John...

Four Questions: Sunglasses are “too” dark?

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend...

National Brother's Day - Henry McKean Reports

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday was National Brother’s Day, so if you haven’t already text or call your brother and tell him you love him, even though he might say you ...

What was the Dalkey Atmospheric Railway?

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now, there is a street in Dalkey that goes by the unusual name of ‘Atmospheric Road'.This name, however, is a nod to a most unusual train, the Dalke...

Research shows that snake bites are on the rise!

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, roughly 4 million snake bites happen to humans, with about 138,000 proving fatal. Now, a major new research paper from the World Health Or...

How one man became the world’s fastest bricklayer

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you need some bricks laid quickly, Charlie Collison is your man! Charlie is the world’s fastest bricklayer, recently laying 1,065 bricks in an ho...

Why is 9 x 6 the hardest times table?

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study of nearly 250 million times table answers shows that 27.1% of primary school children struggle with one time table in particular: it shows...

What are the Cigar Smoking World Championships?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is cigar smoking still much of a thing in Ireland? What is involved in the competition taking place around cigars soon?Joining Seán to discuss is Bar...