Moncrieff

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...

Bra grants for women with mastectomies

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that women who have had a mastectomy are able to get a grant to buy bras and swimwear? What is included?Joining Seán to discuss is Sinea...

Should we introduce ‘partial’ sick days?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2027, Germany will be introducing ‘partial’ sick days, where employees can do as little as 25% of the day’s work if they are ill. This is in ...

Why we should NOT embrace AI

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is clearly an ongoing issue of the use of artificial intelligence in academia, and it’s hard to know how much of the work of a student that is...

Do you understand the nature around you?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you get to walk through a forest, do you know what you’re actually looking at? Well, Seán’s guest will be hosting nature walks at the Night an...

Should we ignore our birthday to stay young?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In an interview with the Telegraph this morning, television presenter Richard Madelay of Richard and Judy fame, says that he will no longer celebrate ...

Why did early medieval Ireland have laws for bees?

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is National Bee Day, and there is significant concern about the erosion of our bee population. In ancient Ireland, people took bees quite seriou...

The couple who live apart to stay together

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should a couple who love each other necessarily live together?If there are issues under one roof, could staying apart save a relationship?Journalist A...

Phibsborough’s shrine to the ‘housing gods’

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As you will know, the housing situation in Ireland is pretty dire. So much so, people have been visiting a shrine in Phibsborough dedicated to the ‘...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: War of the Words

20 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 interesting cr...

Rachel Gotto on her nightmare off-grid holiday

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has recently returned from one of the most remote places on the planet, where she had travelled for a holiday in paradise, which soon ...

Couple in the UK grow trees into chair shapes - how?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A couple in the UK showcased a bronze cast of their extraordinary furniture made out of trees at the Chelsea Flower Show in London yesterday. They hav...

‘Middlemarch’ voted best novel in the English language

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A large poll carried out by the Guardian has resulted in ‘Middlemarch’ being voted the greatest novel ever published in the English language. But,...

How veterinary treatments work in Ireland

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As medical science advances, there’s an ever-increasing number of treatments people can receive, which also pertains to the growing treatments anima...

What should you consider when booking a holiday this summer?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you fancy getting yourself a cheaper Ryanair flight - now seems to be the right time with concerns about jet fuel availability, despite Michael O’...

France drank more beer than wine for the first time last year!

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It may be time to forget everything you knew about the world, because new figures have shown that France drank more beer than wine last year, a first ...

Are you addicted to wearing headphones?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s very much the case that most people you see walking out and about will be wearing headphones or earbuds. It may seem like a habit, but for many...

UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The human rights situation in Afghanistan has drastically deteriorated since August 2021, when the Taliban reclaimed power.Joining Seán to discuss th...

Where did ‘parish pump politics’ come from?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people have come across the phrase ‘parish pump politics’, but what does it mean, and where did it come from?Joining Seán to discuss is Dara...

Are you where you want to be in life? - Henry McKean Reports

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you wake up this morning and think, are you living the life you want to live? Are you doing the job you dreamt about in school and are you in the ...

Were the ‘Irish Hospital Sweepstakes’ a success?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The new Changing Ireland Galleries in the National Museum at Collins’ Barracks charts the evolution of 20th and early 21st century Ireland through o...

The struggles of surviving on a state pension

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You do hear a lot about the difficulties pensioners face when it comes to managing their weekly state pension of €299.30.Liam Collins has been writi...

Four Questions: The Joys of Hotel Breakfast

18 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...

Bald Fest 2026 - what did it look like?

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of last week, a new festival celebrating the bald community took place in London, but why was it put on, and what does a bald festival look...

Would you buy a house if it came with a pet?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you buy a home that comes with a resident pet?An article in The Times today shows how new homeowners can sometimes purchase a property with a pe...

Are funerals better than dating apps?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

‘RIP.ie Romeo’ may have gone too far, but he may have been on to something when it comes to romances formed at sad send-offs…Are funerals a good...

What are our worst kitchen hygiene habits?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey from Safefood Ireland says many of us are not following the rule of kitchen safety properly. So, what are our worst kitchen hygiene habit...

Moncrieff’s Wedding Survival Guide: When things go wrong

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 wedding season is approaching. So, whether you’re simply a guest or the bride-to-be, what do you need to know so things don’t go pear-sha...

Are beauty lessons from the 1980s worth revisiting?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Big hair is returning this week with the second season of ‘Rivals’ hitting screens. Should we be looking back to the 1980s for fashion tips?Joinin...

What the three pin plug teaches us about gender equality

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s long been an issue around the lack of women studying STEM subjects, and by extension, working in those areas. While we hear about efforts to...

Elections - and the strange candidates from the past

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch prepares for the Dublin Central bye-election, Seán is joined by Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe, to l...

Do insects feel pain?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before you reach for the insect repellent on your summer holidays this year, spare a thought for new research from Australia, which shows how bugs exp...

What are the risks of Ozempic? - Henry McKean Reports

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new study, a third of weight shed after fat jabs is lost from muscle and bones. The advice is to do strength training, or you could be ...

Are teenagers today missing out on ‘hanging around’?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“For today's teenagers, where every activity is organised and structured, the loss of ‘hanging around’ for no particular reason has created a ga...

Why are so few Northern Irish students going to university in the Republic?

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, just 213 students from Northern Ireland started university in the Republic, yet thousands went to college in England, Scotland and Wales. W...

People are using ChatGPT to read palms - does it work?

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Not only can ChatGPT help you cheat in a college exam - it might have mystic powers… Why? People seem to be using it for palm readings.Joining Seán...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unsolved Cases

13 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 interesting ca...

Should smoking be banned in pub beer gardens?

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A survey in the UK has found that a majority of people would prefer a ban on smoking in beer gardens, but would a ban in Ireland work?Joining Seán to...

Has the ‘watershed’ in TV become irrelevant?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nudity on TV doesn’t seem to be such a big deal these days, as Commisún na Mean rejected a complaint in relation to a movie aired on RTÉ on a Sund...

Should music festivals be obliged to have a psych tent?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While it is standard for all music festivals to have a medical tent, there is no obligation for them to have a mental health hub on site for strugglin...

How do you make Irish cheese?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is famous for its cheeses nowadays, whereas in the past it was more famous for its butter offering, but how do you go about actually making a ...

Author’s new book reflects own battle with eyesight

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has written a mystery novel - the twist? The titular detective is losing his eyesight, and so is his writer.Author of ‘Doocey Half-S...

Ireland’s Eurovision Boycott - Henry McKean Reports

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight is the 70th anniversary of Eurovision in Vienna. It’s the first of the two semi-finals, with the final on Saturday. However, 5 countries are...

What is ‘Food Bereavement’?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There may be a particular meal that you may fondly associate with a relative, and when they pass, that recipe can be lost forever…Joining Seán to d...

Fianna Fáil - 100 years later

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was 100 years ago this month when Eamon de Valera split from Sinn Féin to set up Fianna Fáil...Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen Kelly, Profess...

Germany is arming itself for war - when will it be ready?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the ways the war in Ukraine has impacted Europe is an increase in defense spending, particularly with companies in Germany. So, what does that ...

Four Questions: Shaving the dog!

11 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...

How do you overcome a fear of driving?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Driving anxiety is a condition that affects women more than men, but is it something that can be overcome with the right help?Seán’s guest had a tr...

Man with the world record for holding breath shares his secrets!

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is the current world record holder for breath holding, having been Guinness certified at an astonishing 29 minutes and 3 seconds. But,...

What is ‘boogie bouncing’?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you have the time, you should Google ‘boogie bounce’, you’ll see a lot of people on individual trampolines dancing and bouncing in unison.Emm...

What is an ‘intimacy menu’?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An intimacy menu is a sexual arrangement that a couple organises in order to spice up their lives, but how does it work?Joining Seán to discuss is Se...

Is being called ‘stingy’ the worst insult for an Irish person?

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain traits that people value, and others that people hate. For some Irish people, being called tight or stingy could be one of the worst...

New book covers the adult ADHD experience in Ireland

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While awareness around ADHD has grown considerably over the past few years, diagnosis remains low, particularly among adults. Now, a new guide to ADHD...

What is behind the rise in popularity of shakti mats?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Lidl now selling shakti mats in the Middle Aisle, what is behind the rise in popularity of the spiky treatments, and why would someone want to in...

Staying in an immersive 1970s holiday let - what’s it like?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Immersive travel experiences are on the rise, and one offering in Lancashire, called the Retro Bungalow, transports guests back to the 1970s.Seán’s...

Life in the Florida town built by Disney

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have travelled to Disney World in Florida, but there is actually a community that lives next to the theme park, built by Disney. What is li...

Can you be buried in your back garden?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your preference is to be buried after you die, does it have to be in a graveyard? Would you need special permissions to be buried elsewhere, like i...

How do the two Koreas describe each other?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An ongoing issue between North and South Korea is the way each country articulates or describes the other. Do they use their official names, or politi...

The impact Ted Turner left on TV

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Decades ago, long before the era of streaming, one man had the crazy idea to run a 24 hour news channel, which today still exists as CNN. That man, Te...

Parenting: How to stop toddler hitting baby brother

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean Moncrieff

Ireland signs the Artemis Accords - what does it mean going forward?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland signed the Artemis Accords yesterday at NASA headquarters, becoming one of the last EU countries to do so, but what does this mean going forwa...

Outdoor seating revoked on Drury Street - Josh Crosbie Reports

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In many towns and cities - there’s an ongoing struggle between those who want more areas pedestrianised, and those who don’t. This is very much th...

Is it ever okay to walk your dog off-lead?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In most public places, dogs have to be kept on a lead, but why does it seem like that’s not the case, and how does it impact someone who doesn’t l...

Do women want to date a handyman?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re having poor luck in finding love - should you become a handyman? Apparently, women can’t get enough of them!Joining Seán to discuss thi...

How a Stonecutter keeps the Rock of Cashel standing

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

German Stonecutter Julia Gebel moved to Ireland, where she joined a project conserving the Rock of Cashel.She has since set up her own company and wor...

Should we be thankful for public services no matter what?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“We take our public services a bit for granted in Ireland. And they’re not always as good as they might be. But to be honest, our quality of life ...

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...