Moncrieff

The effect Tattle Life has had on its targets

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the recent successful defamation case against the online gossip site Tattle Life, the owner of the site has finally been revealed. But, wh...

What does American cuisine look like?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of America, you generally think of bigger, louder and more brash - and such is the case often when we reflect on US cuisine; super-size...

What is ‘underwater’ rugby?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to play a game of rugby, you would imagine the best place would be a pitch.But, what about the swimming pool?Joining Seán to discuss the ...

Could you go a year without sex?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having a sexual dry spell is a common experience for many.Maybe it's because you are just out of a painful relationship or just haven't been dating as...

What is the ‘womanosphere’?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The political impact of the manosphere probably can’t be overstated.From its impact on teenage boys to the influence it exerts right into the Oval o...

The red squirrel is coming back - here’s why

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As you may know, grey squirrels are the dominant species of squirrel in Ireland, despite them being non-native to the country. As a result of their do...

Are you a holiday hoarder?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a holiday hoarder? Someone who holds onto the death before cashing in on their annual leave, only to be left considering a three-week ski-holi...

What is behind the rise of oral gonorrhoea?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has revealed that oral gonorrhoea is on the rise in Ireland. But, what is causing it and how does it manifest itself?Joining Seán to disc...

The rise of ‘vertical dramas’

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So-called ‘vertical dramas’, very short episodic films, are receiving millions in investment across the globe. But, what exactly is the attraction...

Irish army to spend €300k on converting Land Rovers to electric engines

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish army’s Land Rover Defenders are generally used only in ceremonial funerals for deceased Presidents and Taoisigh. But now, a decision has b...

US to inspect social media accounts in visa process - Henry McKean Reports

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students wanting to get into the US will be required to list all social media usernames for every platform they have used over the past 5 years, and m...

Why do Irish people say ‘amn’t’?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of things we say and do that are that little bit different on this island.A particularly noticeable one is our use of the word ‘amn’...

Glasnevin Cemetery to run Queer History Tours

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the run up to Dublin Pride, which takes place next Saturday June 28th, Glasnevin Cemetery are running Queer History Tours this weekend in advance o...

Why do we celebrate the Summer Solstice?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s billed as the longest day of the year – or the shortest night – the Summer Solstice in recent years has brought people from all over the wo...

What we can learn from the sex lives of animals

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new book examines how diverse sexuality and gender is not some recent concoction of the so-called “woke left”, but rather embedded in the ancien...

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian on ‘Doppelgangers’

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Dunne’s guest is very very hard to pigeonhole. She founded Nasa’s The International Space Orchestra, set up her own underground university and...

Hunt Museum to run exhibition of Richard Harris archive

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Harris was an extraordinary actor and widely regarded as one of Munster’s most impressive exports...Whether you remember him from his roles ...

Rosie Foley takes Killaloe and rugby!

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the show is in Killaloe today, it would be a missed opportunity not speaking to this woman: she's a marathon swimmer, an Ireland and Munster rugby ...

Is Killaloe paradise in Ireland? - Henry McKean Asks

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for some summer vibes! The weather here in Killaloe (where the show is taking place today) is stunning and the summer feels in full swing....

The history of Ardnacrusha Power Station

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Given that the show is on the River Shannon today, it makes sense to think about how water is used to generate power and energy.The Ardnacrusha hydroe...

Donal Ryan on his next novel

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Moncrieff Show is live from Killaloe River Cruises on the River Shannon, as part of Newstalk’s Summer Tour with thanks to ESB!Seán’s first gu...

The Meteoric Rise of Women’s Football

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the COYGIG podcast on Off The Ball, Kathleen McNamee, joins Moncrieff to discuss the explosive growth of women’s football in Ireland and abr...

How to Cope on Couples' Holidays

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist, joins Moncrieff to share tips on navigating the emotional minefield of holidays with a partner — from managing expec...

Why Sharing Towels is Gross

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Amalia Scannell, microbiologist and food biotechnologist in the UCD Institute of Food and Health, joins Moncrieff to explain why sharing towels can...

Cadaver Dogs

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Raph O’Connor, Chief Training Officer with the Search and Rescue Dog Association Ireland North, joins Moncrieff to explain how dogs are trained to d...

The World’s Shortest Commercial Flight

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Dickinson, Senior Travel Writer with The Telegraph, joins Moncrieff to explain the story behind the world’s shortest commercial flight — a 1....

My Boyfriend Was an Undercover Cop

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Wilson, author of Disclosure: Unravelling the Spycops Files, joins Moncrieff to discuss how she discovered her long-term boyfriend was, in fact, ...

Irish rugby team win LGBTQ+ cup

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Irish rugby club the Emerald Warriors have won an international rugby tournament in Oslo.Hosted by international Gay Rugby, the Union Cup is Europe...

Why have self checkouts added CCTV?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been to the shop recently and used a self-service checkout, you may have noticed that you are on camera!Retailers have in recent times bee...

Tales from Strangers - Henry McKean Reports

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We use these roads, paths, and railways to make human connections every day. Bus routes are the heart of Ireland’s connections, and along the way we...

David Challen speaks on his family’s experience of coercive control

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Challen killed her husband after four decades of coercive control, and spent eight years in prison before her conviction was quashed following d...

Why are clothes sizes not standardised? - Emily Keegan Reports

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been certain you’re one size in clothing, only to find yourself in the fitting room later with four pairs of jeans in the same size, a...

First images taken of the Sun’s south pole

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A probe developed by the European Space Agency has taken the first images of the Sun’s south pole. How big of an achievement is this, and what can w...

Should you keep a list of good friends?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who are your really good friends, and could you list them?And, more importantly, should you list them?Keeping in touch can be hard, especially with bu...

The story behind ‘Through the Barricades’

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new documentary looking into the stories behind songs, is focusing on Spandau Ballet’s song ‘Through the Barricades’ and we are delighted to b...

Could AI be good for education?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are large concerns around the use of AI in education, but could it be used for good?Dr Cillian Ó Fathaigh, Assistant Professor in Philosophy at...

What are ‘Death Cafes’?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Death Cafes are now popping up all over the world. Seán’s guest went along and found it a transformative experience, but what exactly are they?Eliz...

The man behind the biggest chewing gum wrapper collection in the world

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has been collecting chewing gum wrappers for decades. In fact, he has turned them into paper chains stretching a length of 37,000 metr...

Animations by children from Gaza to be showcased

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Children in Gaza have been deprived of the very basics of life and living, and that includes less tangible things like fun.Haneen Koraz is an acclaime...

Why you should draw a penis in Strava

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, Seán’s guest decided to draw an enormous digital penis across the English landscape, using GPS art, in order to raise awareness o...

Should pro sports have a fertility policy for women?

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Women’s Tennis Association has announced that it is introducing a new policy in which a player’s ranking can be protected while they take time...

Performing a play for 24 hours straight!

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is about to undertake an extraordinary theatrical marathon during the Cork Midsummer Festival: performing a play for 24 hours!The Seco...

How the way you walk can be an indicator of health

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain things you can learn about a person from the way that they walk.Perhaps you might get a sense of what type of person they are, wheth...

What do dads really want for Father’s Day?

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it is your first father’s day or your 40th, there’s nothing like being celebrated...But, what do dads really want for the day?Journalist a...

Are we too prudish for PDA? - Henry McKean Asks

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With summer loving in full swing, we often see more Public Displays of Affection, in the streets and at rock concerts. But, is it socially acceptable ...

How to prepare your kids for the 6th year holiday

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many kids are preparing to head off on a 6th year holiday once the Leaving Cert comes to an end. But, how can parents prepare their sons and daughters...

The challenges for solo buyers in the Irish housing market

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Close to 30% of first-time house buyers are now buying on their own. Solo buyers face special challenges that those buying as a couple don’t face.Jo...

How community and volunteer excavations work

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A community archeology project in north Co. Dublin has made a number of remarkable discoveries over the past month or so, including a Roman era pot an...

DSPCA issue warning over puppy farms

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Breeding for profit’ is the modus operandi for many in the animal trade, as investigations show that Ireland has become the puppy farm capital of...

Should governments make their own period tracking apps?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has undeniably made life easier, but with many women using period tracking apps to keep note of their cycle, researchers in Cambridge Unive...

What does it mean to feel ‘culturally Irish’?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Sheeran has said that he identifies as ‘culturally Irish’, but what does that mean exactly, and is it a feeling shared by many people who were ...

200 year old condom goes on display in Amsterdam

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 200 year old condom, in excellent condition, has now gone on display in Amsterdam. But, what does this artefact tell us about sexual practices in th...

Kevin Barry on classism in Ireland

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of classist societies, the most familiar one you may think of would be the UK, with accents over there maybe leading you to make all ki...

How accurate is your smartwatch?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smartwatches promise a lot, from measuring your heart rate to calculating your sleep pattern. But, how accurate are they at counting the number of cal...

What should you actually feed the ducks?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A whopping fine for feeding the ducks?One pensioner in England was fined one hundred and fifty pounds after feeding the local ducks biscuits, as counc...

Have we lost all our manners when it comes to parking?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a letter writer in the Irish Times today, ‘’Inconsiderate parking is a perennial problem’’, and we’ve all experienced it...Whet...

Should dyslexic students get more time in state exams?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike at university level, there is no extra time given to students with dyslexia while doing the state exams in Ireland. Pádraig Rice, Social Democ...

Could AI translate animal languages?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all become very familiar with AI’s ability to master human language in recent years through the likes of ChatGPT.But, if AI can figure out hum...

Should California leave the USA?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The National Guard has been sent into Los Angeles in response to protests over arrests by the immigration services in the United States.The gap betwee...

The dark truth behind Saudi Arabian "care homes"

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Saudi Arabia, the authorities call them "care homes", when in reality they are institutions for women who are routinely tortured, for something as ...

Is modern life too noisy? - Henry McKean Asks

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Extended exposure to noise pollution can affect your heart and brain function, disturb your sleep and cause severe annoyance!Henry McKean joins Seán ...

The world of running dating - Henry McKean Reports

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in Ireland these days is not easy, with so many people relying on dating apps and social media and getting nowhere. Singles are looking for a n...

What was good about the Celtic Tiger?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government seems to be unable to hit their housing building targets, with this year's goal being 41,000. Yet in 2006, 93,000 homes were built. Was...

Pop Girl Summer

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now while some of us elder statesmen of the music world might be looking forward to a dose of nostalgia with Oasis in Croke Park this August the summe...

Did Scotland invent football?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If I were to start singing “it’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming…”Most of you could probably reluctantly chime in with the line...

Are cars still marketed for gender?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hyundai Santa Fe was recently crowned the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. But, what is a “woman’s car” and are cars still marketed...

Rare book shrine on display after 39 years of conservation work

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's most important book shrine that was discovered on the bottom of a Longford Lake went on display after 39 years of conservation work.Maeve Si...

Do online child safety features actually work?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child safety online is a big issue and as such it is also big business. Accordingly, a lot of tech companies have made much of their safer offeri...

Tinder to introduce new height limits setting

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What has height got to do with looking for love?Well now on dating apps, users are being invited to filter by height…Tinder looks set to allow peopl...

The man who manages abandoned tents after festivals

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As festival season kicks off, thousands of Irish people will be hauling their tents to various sites across the country. But, will they bring them hom...

Are the youth turning their noses to smelly cheese?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The French are, of course, famous for their cheese, and for good reason! They make some of the tastiest and often smelliest cheeses on the planet.But,...

How long does it really take to build muscle?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How long does it really take to build muscle?And is there such a thing as a quick fix when it comes to exercise and getting healthier?Should you reall...

Artificial Moon surface created in Germany

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Dunne’s guest has been instrumental in the development of ‘Luna’, an artificially created simulation of the moon. This Saturday, June 7th, D...

What is ‘Corkness’ as a concept?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is ‘Corkness’?With Cork due to take on Limerick in the Munster Hurling final, the idea of ‘Corkness’ and that swagger has come up again, ...

How Italian Brainrot is making ideology digestible for children

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard of ‘Ballerina Cappuccina’ or ‘Chimpanzini Bananini’ on your TikTok feed, and if you haven’t, well then that's a good si...

The intersection between Irish Republicanism and music

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new book explores the intersection between Irish Republicanism and music, a very timely publication in the context of the rise of Kneecap and others...

Is it time for English spelling reform?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why enough or through are spelled completely differently to how they are pronounced?This is not just something that has trouble...

How to properly pack for a holiday

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going on holiday is one of the joys in life... but for a lot of people, it leads to a bit of a panic when it comes to packing...How many pairs of jock...

Tom Kopke talks “risking his life” for Gloucestershire cheese-rolling

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

German man Tom Kopke was victorious at the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling event for the second year in a row, saying he "risked his life" to win.Mr Ko...

Riona O’Connor goes viral for her witty bikini reviews to spread body positivity

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of year again when people are buying and trying on different swimwear and bikinis as they get ready for their holidays, but it’s not...

Memorial unveiled for 14 famine orphan girls shipped from Cork to Melbourne

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A memorial has been unveiled in Dunmanway in Cork to remember the 14 girls who were orphaned by the Famine and shipped to Australia as part of the dub...

New investigation shows majority of culled badgers found negative for TB

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government’s badger culling programme is coming under scrutiny after an investigation by The Journal has alleged that 80% of culls have been car...

What is the etiquette around thank you cards?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that writing a simple thank you note can improve your mental wellbeing? But, when exactly should we be writing thank you notes, and what ...

Are you shopping online or on the high street? - Henry McKean Asks

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever bought clothes online, then realised they are the wrong size and they don’t look like they did in the photo, so you send them back?How...

Irish Air Force may become part-time - why?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is being reported that due to resourcing problems, Irish military flight operations will have their hours reduced to a more part-time basis.What is...

What does outer space smell like?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what space smells like?Well, it ranges from rotten eggs to raspberries… Space Scientist Marina Barcenilla, who is recreating ...

What does a flexible 4 day work week look like?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the possibility that we might switch to a four day working week.One CEO who has embraced this idea ...

What do we really know about the Virgin Mary?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know her variously as the Blessed Virgin or the Mother of God.But how much can we actually know about the person Mary of Nazareth?Brendan Butler is...

What should we do with our old tech?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of those people who hoard your old mobile phones in a drawer somewhere in the house thinking that someday you might need them?Well, if you...

Is the morning after pill too invasive?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the process through which women go in order to access the morning after pill has liberalised over the years, the consultation process can still ...

Pushy airplane passengers set to be fined in Turkey

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pushy passengers – we'll all come across them. The people who get up the minute the plane lands and race to the front in a bid to get off the flight...

Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Vs The World

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was billed as Magnus Carlsen V The World as the five-time World Chess Champion took on 143,000 people from all around the world.But, how does a gam...

Woman seeking posthumous IVF facing bureaucratic hurdles

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seán's guest lost her husband to cancer just two months ago. While undergoing treatment, he made a donation so that they could have children in the f...

What happens to washed up whales?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do if you spot a giant whale washed up ashore?And, what is the risk of an explosion?The public have been warned to stay away from a ve...

Should we replicate the Smoking Ban model for climate change?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest believes that we should replicate the success of the 2004 smoking ban to fight the climate crisis. But, how would this work?Sadhbh O'N...

What is the ‘first night effect’?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the first night's sleep away from home is always the worst whether you’re staying at a friend's house or on holidays in t...

Ruth Codd talks joining Celebrity Traitors

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of hype about the stellar cast for the upcoming series of Celebrity Traitors and there is of course Irish representation there as...

Jim Morrison’s Paris grave bust reappears after 37 years

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us would be familiar with the image of Jim Morrison’s graffitied grave in Paris’s Père-Lachaise Cemetery.What you may not have been awar...

Co-Founder of Lonely Planet discusses where he wouldn’t go back to

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You would struggle to find anyone better travelled than Tony Wheeler. As the Co-Founder of Lonely Planet, he has been to over 170 countries, and still...

Spotify’s disappearing songs and music ownership today

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the days before streaming, it was completely normal and expected that you would own copies of your favourite songs and albums.With the likes o...