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When do method actors stop acting?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When method actors take on a role, they live with the character they are portraying. But, when filming ends - how long do they continue being that cha...

What is the annual Deer Rut Watch?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Rut Season, and that means the male deer of the country are gearing up for a big October. But, why is this such a spectacle, and why are there ...

The full story behind Rock Shandy’s invention

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is a very nostalgic Irish drink that people will remember fondly from their childhood but the pub where the Rock Shandy was invented now features t...

What is ‘Emophilia’?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You have probably fallen in love - maybe more than once! However, there are some who fall in love so often, it can become problematic: it's called 'Em...

Are you posh? - Henry McKean Asks

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be posh? Is it as simple as washing your hands more than once a day? Or do you have to drink tea with a pinky out?Henry McKean ha...

What is the ‘Joint Standoff Weapon’?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of Joe Biden’s massive financial and weapons package for Ukraine, one particular munition stands out for its longer-range capabilities. It’...

Germany’s strange relationship with cannabis

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Germany legalised the use of cannabis six months ago by introducing a so-called ‘club model’. But, due to classic German red tape issues, movement...

What are your ‘sleep crutches’?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you go to sleep to the sound of waves crashing against rocks? Or does the sound of a river flowing help you drift off? Well, you’re not alone!&nb...

The ethical porn site for women

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A British erotica website aims to deliver ethically made pornography with the female consumer in mind, offering itself as the antithesis of mass-produ...

Why was a fake mountain built in Shanghai?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While the Chinese are well known for their construction mega projects, a new installation in Shanghai called Twin Hills is literally an artificial mou...

Should the Church allow weddings outside of churches?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new study from the Iona Institute finds that people are opting less and less for a Church wedding. But, one of the report’s recommendations is for...

Can you separate the art from the artist?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new play in London explores the darker side to beloved children’s author Roald Dahl and his antisemitism. It begs the question: can you separate t...

No Irish on number plates - why?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The regulations for number plates on cars state that the county on the plate should be shown in Irish, but that seems to be disappearing. So, what's g...

What was your first date like? - Henry McKean Asks

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melania Trump has revealed that on her first date with Donald Trump, he took her on an hour and half car ride on to view a property. Combining busines...

Why squeezing your exercise into the weekend works

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, don’t worry! Cramming the recommended amount of physical activity into the weekend still has sign...

The most expensive duvets in the world!

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want a good duvet - a very good duvet - the company Novegr is selling ones for up to 30 grand! How can they be so expensive?Their CEO, Nils Ste...

How to manage sex with an age gap

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Catherine Zeta Jones posted a naked picture on Instagram. She claimed that it was difficult to know what to get Michael Douglas after 25 ye...

Domino’s dip going for thousands on eBay - why?

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Domino's Pizza recalled their famous garlic and herb dip in the UK recently, it sent consumers into a frenzy of panic. Now, secondhand dips are g...

How to avoid poisonous mushrooms

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The months of September and October are mushroom season. With thousands of wild species in Ireland, how can we tell which are poisonous, hallucinogeni...

Why is Trump’s face so orange?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While some commentators have suggested that Donald Trump’s face reached peak tan in 2020, his complexion remains bafflingly orange. We have asked an...

‘Vampire’ children found buried in Poland

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Workers renovating a fence wall near a historical cathedral in Poland have found the remains of two medieval children, one of whom had signs of a supp...

Do pets make better companions than people?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pets make better companions than people! That’s according to Pete Wedderburn, aka Pete the Vet, who also says that although our pets may not love us...

How do you write a love song? - Henry McKean Asks

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you want to write a love song (or any song for that matter), how do you dig into that emotional side and put it on the page? And more importantly...

Is this the world’s largest pumpkin?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the competitive pumpkin growing community gears up for Halloween, one man in England believes that his might be the biggest ever. Joining Seá...

Who are ‘the Irish’?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Ireland, the far right demands a pure “Irishness”, but our island’s story has long been interwoven with other ethnicities and diasp...

What are the best PR comebacks?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Schofield will be returning to screens more than a year after his departure from breakfast television. The former ‘This Morning’ presenter...

Time Out names Inchicore as one of world's coolest neighbourhoods

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inchicore has been named by Time Out magazine as one of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. The Dublin 8 spot officially joins the likes of St...

What are the most common nightmares?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey looks at the most common nightmares experienced by Irish people in different parts of the country. From being naked in public, to getting...

Couple who met on cruise got engaged after 4 weeks!

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A cruise ship called ‘The Odyssey’ was planned to set sail from Belfast last May, but has effectively been stuck for mechanical and certification ...

The craziest items sold at an auction

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much would you be willing to pay for a used toilet seat?Probably not much. However, the used toilet seats of celebrities can sell at auction for t...

Should pints be smaller?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new study in the UK has pub landlords up in arms. The study trialed a new smaller glass instead of the usual pint measure, and found that people dra...

How deer culling in Ireland works

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve caught a glimpse of a deer in Ireland, then you’re probably not that lucky. The country is thronged with deer, so much so, that heavy de...

What are ‘blue zones’? And are they real?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Netflix documentaries to special diets, there has been more and more talk of so-called ‘Blue Zones’, areas of the world where there is a high...

Why do we import most of our vegetables?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's relatively easy to grow carrots in Ireland, but if you wanted to buy them in a shop - you're going to see produce from different countries, and e...

Was this Wuthering Heights casting a mistake?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emerald Fennell, the director of hits such as Saltburn and Promising Young Woman, has announced that her new adaptation of Wuthering Heights will feat...

How hard is it to own a thatched cottage?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the country’s thatched cottage owners are experiencing challenges with regard to insurance, due to the high premiums and lack of companies w...

Why are breast reductions becoming more popular?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery conducts a yearly survey of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures performed worldwide. Among the st...

The spy glasses causing a scandal in the Italian government

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, the Italian Tourism Minister had to resign over an affair he had with an influencer. Now, the Italian police are investigating whether or ...

What is a ‘mini moon’?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From late September, Earth will have a second moon.  This second moon is known as a “mini moon” and is extremely rare.  Joinin...

Taking a lie detector test - Henry McKean Reports

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week at the Ploughing, production company Kite Entertainment were casting for the Irish version of The Traitors. They were looking for good liars...

What is a hot air balloon race like?

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Gordon Bennett Cup is the longest hot air balloon race in the world. It recently took place, and there was only one female team in the compet...

Does Sally Rooney get chess right in her new book?

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive chess. But, how does it compare to the real scene?Join...

How to avoid a massive mini-bar bill

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever stumbled into a hotel room in the wee hours of the morning, you’ll know the temptation to break into the mini-bar can be overwhelmi...

Woman goes viral after making cup of tea in an air fryer

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While air fryers are all the rage nowadays, there is one thing you probably haven’t imagined preparing in the popular convection oven: a cup of tea....

Vatican to make decision over Medjugorje

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year many Irish pilgrims visit Medjugorje in Bosnia. Today, the Vatican issued a statement on its process of authentication.Joining Seán to dis...

What gifts can politicians accept in Ireland?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the controversy continues over the large amount of gifts accepted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, what exactly are the rules for public off...

Are we too serious? - Henry McKean Asks

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a people, have we become too serious? What do we do nowadays to have fun? With so many responsibilities, where do we find the time?Well, Henry McKe...

What are head lice exactly?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again, where your children come home from school pulling the hair off themselves because they are riddled with head lice.But, w...

Is music plagiarism just a coincidence?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Miley Cyrus is reportedly being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her hit 2023 single ‘Flowers’, by a company that claims it owns a sha...

The pill that can fix a drinking problem

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of people like to unwind after a hard day's work with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer or even a tipple of gin.Sometimes one becomes 2, and 3 be...

Should the hierarchical minimum wage be made more equal?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Currently in Ireland, the minimum wage is offered in different bandwidths for those workers who are under the age of 20. Seán’s guest has been argu...

Irishman to compete in mullet competition

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While mullets appear to be getting more and more popular among younger people, one man from Mayo has taken it to a different level and will soon compe...

Should we still have turf fires?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire.These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue....

This woman’s escape from a ‘trad wife’ marriage

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While there has been much discussion online of so-called ‘trad wife’ influencers, one woman has now written a book about her own journey of escape...

The history of whaling in Ireland

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new documentary film on TG4 this week explores the colourful and grisly history of whaling in Ireland, which was motivated primarily by the demand f...

What is a ‘Harvest Moon’ - and what’s happening tonight?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three major celestial events are set to take place tonight including a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and the Harvest Moon. But, what can we expect exactl...

The day to day of a doggie daycare

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the childcare sector, but what about doggie daycare?Well, it’s a thing. And one of the...

Should you be tracking your partner?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tracking has become a facet of modern life; tracking packages, shipments, and our children’s whereabouts seems relatively normal.Less normal is the ...

How assisted dying has been working in New Zealand

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Assisted dying has been a contentious topic in Ireland for some time now, as has the rhetoric around it.Meanwhile, in New Zealand, assisted dying has ...

The problems with maintaining an afro

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday was World Afro day, and although it has become a staple of pop culture, is there still a stigma around having one, and how hard are they to ...

The nightmare that is teaching teenagers to drive

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching someone how to drive is not for the faint hearted. It can often involve grabbing doors, closing eyes and perhaps the odd scream.Basically, it...

Why are home births becoming more popular?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New figures that have been released by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre show that there has been a significant increase in women opting for ...

Are you a slow or fast walker? - Henry McKean Asks

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fast walkers have become increasingly frustrated with slow street walkers getting in their way as they dart around their town or city, running late an...

What is Disney’s ‘Club 33’?

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Club 33 is an ultra-exclusive club in Disneyland. It’s in the news this week because a man has been kicked out of it after getting drunk on site, a ...

Flappy Bird to return after over 10 years

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013 the extremely popular game Flappy Bird was removed from the App Store because its original creator deemed it too addictive for users. &nb...

The best (and worst) cameos in entertainment

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

French First Lady Brigitte Macron is to make a cameo in Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’. It’s one of the more high profile cameos over recent ...

The history of smoking in sport

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These days it’s not that common to see athletes smoking.  But, at the Solheim Cup this weekend you might catch a glimpse of Charley Hull o...

Do nail salons lift morale? - Henry McKean Asks

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Obviously, people have been getting their nails done for many years - but there seems to be a recent explosion of nail bars in Dublin. So, why are the...

Victoria Mary Clarke talks about new stamp unveiled to honor Shane MacGowan

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria tells Seán her husband would have been thrilled with his stamp. She also claims she spoke to Shane from beyond the grave through a clairvoya...

How do you know when you're in love?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship Expert and Life Coach Frances Kelleher tells Seán Moncrieff about her tried and tested "blueprint" for finding love.

Is squatting a solution to the housing crisis?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Moncrieff spoke to 27 year old Asha Woodhouse who is squatting at a house in Cork. She and four other people, who are members of 'Connolly Youth ...

How filthy is your water bottle?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Primrose Freestone , Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester, joins Seán Moncrieff to reveal some uncomfortable t...

How to spend the €13 billion Apple tax windfall

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Tierney joins Seán Moncrieff to suggest some outlandish infrastructure projects for Ireland...

How a ‘Scent Designer’ can create any smell

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Smell can transport us back in time, and transcend us to a different place.And, if you want to know what the cesspit of a Norman Fortress smells like,...

How much time do you spend at a restaurant?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey on dining times in different global capitals paints an intriguing picture of how and when people choose to visit restaurants. But, what d...

Does birth order affect your love life?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a first born married to a first born, then listen up!According to some studies and theories. your relationship may be doomed to fail.So, s...

Is jiving making a comeback?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, Taoiseach Simon Harris popped into the Dungarvan show where he was caught attempting to jig and jive.In decades past, jiving would h...

Shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Dublin

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Work is under way to identify the origins of three historic shipwrecks that were discovered on Portmarnock Strand in Dublin over the summer. The ...

The luxuries you can’t live without - Henry McKean Reports

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research says that people, despite the cost of living crisis, are spending on average €800 a year - just on coffee!Newstalk’s Henry McKean has...

Infamous Fyre Festival set to return

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The infamous Fyre Festival, which took place under calamitous circumstances, ending with its organiser getting jailed, may be making a return in 2025....

Donald Trump wants to prove if aliens exist

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since the beginning of time people have questioned whether life outside this earth exists. Well, we might soon be a little closer to getting some answ...

What is a ‘swap shop’?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more people turn away from fast fashion, so too has there been a rise in swap shops popping up around the country. But, how do they work?J...

Is it feminine to use a straw?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Fox News host Jesse Watters mocked Democratic VP candidate Tim Waltz for drinking a milkshake with a straw.  But, is using a straw...

Uncontacted tribe kills two loggers

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two loggers have been shot dead with a bow and arrow after a confrontation with an uncontacted tribe.The Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon is o...

How does polling work?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following the US Presidential election over the last few weeks, you will have noticed a lot of analysts putting a huge emphasis on po...

What is ‘fridgescaping’?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While many people will have a few magnets on their fridge, a new trend called ‘fridgescaping’ sees people decorating the inside too, for some reas...

The spoon made to help with dementia

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new product is in the final pre-production stages to enhance food flavours for people living with dementia. The ‘Tasty Spoon’ uses electro stimu...

What does your car say about you? - Henry McKean Asks

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Four in ten parents say they're embarrassed to offer people lifts because their car is such a mess. Crumbs from crisps and biscuits or stains from dri...

King of Swaziland gets engaged to his 16th wife

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, has become engaged to the daughter of the former President of South Africa. This woman will be the king’s ...

Why don’t rock stars retire?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Mick Jagger to Paul McCartney, it often seems that rock stars seem to have more longevity than the rest of us. What’s going on? Joining Se...

The history of sex

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about the history of sex, we may think about marriage and children. However, it turns out it’s quite the contrary, and down throu...

The man who travels to Dublin to sing a protest song once a week

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seán Moncrieff’s guest has been travelling from Cork to Dublin every Thursday for two and a half years in order to sing his protest song outside Le...

Are we obsessed with bathrooms?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many toilets are too many for one home?  Kevin McCloud, has been reflecting on 25 years of Grand Designs and says his biggest bugbear wi...

What is Telegram?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Russian-born co-founder of the messaging app ‘Telegram’ was arrested in France last month, and is currently out on bail. Pavel Durov’s ar...

What is a Silent Book Club?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While book clubs are thriving up and down the country, many of them (understandably) descend into a wine-fuelled chat fest! But, there is one particul...

How shows like Jeremy Kyle work behind the scenes

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An inquest hearing into a man's death following an appearance on the Jeremy Kyle Show is currently underway. After this incident, the show was ta...

Who was Big Bertha the cow?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big Bertha was a cow who held two Guinness World Records. She was so famous that after her death a wake was held in the town of Sneem in Co. Kerry.&nb...

The history of male circumcision

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about male circumcision in Ireland, we probably think of it as something performed for religious reasons.  Fewer than one fift...

Why are film festival standing ovations so long?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The critically acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s new movie The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, received a 17 m...

The art of the apology

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologising is a fine art, but most people don’t know how to do it.How do you sound sincere, or how do you apologise when you don’t mean it?Terry ...