Moncrieff
Episodes
New website allows tenants see history of rental properties in Ireland
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A frustration for renters in Ireland is how blind they find themselves when moving into a new apartment or house. A crowdsourcing website now aims to ...
Is using the term 'widow' offensive?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lloyd's bank has urged employees to stop using the term ‘widow’ as it can be triggering, instead replace it with ‘separated’, the reasoning be...
The Power of Saying 'No'
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all find it hard to say no sometimes, but what if saying no opened more possibilities for us. Author Edel Coffey has a piece in the Irish Examiner ...
Vaping: 'There's some products that shouldn't be there'
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday a new poll found that 76 percent of vapers believe a flavour ban could lead to more young people smoking. While some 71 percent o...
'Everybody loves it' - Henry McKean celebrates inventor of first karaoke machine
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shigeichi Negishi the inventor of the Karaoke Machine has died at the age of 100.He invented the then Sparko box in 1967. Henry McKean, a lover of kar...
Dating in Dublin (As A Person From The Country)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The difficulties of finding love in rural Ireland are much catalogued, seen recently on the RTE show ‘Love in the country’ but what happens when a...
'I'd prefer to go with the Brian Boru name' - Henry asks what should our new MetroLink stations be named after
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Glasnevin Metrolink station could be renamed in memory of Brian Boru pub. The family behind the 200-year-old pub due for demolition has made an ap...
Henry McKean visits the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of Hollywood, surrounded by studios is the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, established in 1899. Some of the biggest stars from the gold...
MEPs approve new EU artificial intelligence legislation
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning lawmakers in Strasbourg overwhelming approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a world first, aimed at regulating AI according to a risk-...
Why does the Aviva Stadium lack atmosphere?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As England snatched Saturday’s game in the dying seconds one thing of note was the thundering reaction from fans as Twickenham was engulfed in frenz...
How to handle a PR crisis?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard all about Kate Middleton’s photoshop gate. What makes the situation worse, is how...
How to deal with windbags during office meetings
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One issue that comes up with office meetings over and over again is the windbag...the one person who just won’t put a lid on it and let others speak...
Female-only tractor safety course launched
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s world we strive for equality between women and men. So, it may sound unusual that a female only tractor safety course has been...
The death of hitchhiking
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have we reached the death of hitchhiking? It was a practice common decades ago but how often do we see people thumbing a lift these days?Sean was join...
‘It’s something we should be embracing’ - TikTok star Kayleigh Trappe on the Irish language
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seachtain na Gaeilge is running until St.Patrick’s Day, we’re all being encouraged to use our cúpla focal. Sean was joined by TikTok sensati...
'The flag stands for pride, respect and peace' - Use of Irish tricolour at far-right protests 'is disappointing'
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flags can symbolise many things to different people and nations. So too is it true for the Irish tricolour, which was first flown in Waterford in 1848...
Christopher Nolan's Secret Movie
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since its curtain call at a 1996 film festival, 'Larceny,' Christopher Nolan's elusive short film, has been kept under wraps by its cast and crew, see...
Let's Match Mums: Clothes recycling movement helping refugees
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic, an Instagram page sparked a movement, connecting locals with refugees through children's clothing. From the tech world to the hea...
Cheltenham's War on Wee: 'It's a real nuisance'
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As hundreds of thousands of racegoers descend on Cheltenham this week, the War on Wee moves up a gear, in an attempt to combat the perennial issue of ...
'Destinations are taking advantage of it’ The rise of Holidays Based Off Books And TV Shows
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How have you ever booked a holiday based on your love for a Novel, TV series or film?Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into why people l...
'We had 400 replies in 24 hours' Offering free accommodation proves to be the solution to finding a new head chef for West Cork Restaurant
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosities on the Beara peninsula in west Cork have been looking for a staff since January.Struggling to find a new chef, the restaurant decided to o...
Reusing Nappies? Trim Tidy Towns launches Cloth Nappy Library.
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trim Tidy Towns as part of the town's efforts to reduce plastic, has launched a cloth Nappy Library.This initiative will see parents renting cloth nap...
The Enhanced Games: The sporting event that levels the playing field by allowing the use of performance-enhancing drugs
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic games is taking place this summer in Paris. The Games will see strict testing and enforcement to prevent competitors from using performanc...
Post Wedding Blues
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weddings for bride and groom are one of the most exciting and happy moments in life.But many people get the blues after the big day, with the bride be...
I do think there is a case of some spring cleaning' Does the constitution need a larger rework?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With voters going to the ballot boxes on Friday to vote in the 10th referendum in 10 years.Is bunreacht na héireann so outdated and flawed that we ne...
'We need a zero tolerance approach' Sinn Fein Senator Lynn Boylan on crimes against wildlife
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While there has been a increase in the amount of prosecutions for wildlife crimes in the state.These prosecutions have been spread unevenly across, co...
'I thought it was a weed' Rhubarb season is upon us!
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhubarb season is in full swing ! Rhubarb which is actually classified as vegetable is divisive food for many. With some hating its bitter taste and ...
'It was ahead of its time' After 40 years of Naval service the Le Eithne has made it last journey.
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LÉ Eithne the last naval ship built in Ireland has set sail on its final voyage ahead of its likely scrappage.The Vessel was the flagship of the Iris...
Orania: South Africa's whites-only town
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Irish photographer has spent time in one of the most exclusive towns in the world. A place called Orania, in South Africa, which has very strict gu...
'They're very low maintenance' - Number of alpaca owners in Ireland on the rise
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a huge spike in the ownership of Alpaca’s in Ireland recently. You can’t eat them or milk them, they only produce one offsprin...
'They call me giggles' - Henry McKean asks people about their nicknames
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever met someone and wondered how they got their nickname? Why do we give people nicknames and what do they say about people that our real na...
'People struggle to reintegrate' - Coffee trailers employing ex-prisoners around Dublin
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A number of coffee trailers around Dublin employ only ex-prisoners, trained up as baristas, as a social enterprise to help former inmates back into em...
'An act of desperation' - The history of self-immolation as political protest
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago an American man set himself alight outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, in protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Self-immolati...
'I'm surprised they're still around' - Fraternities and Sororities Explained
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Maryland has hit the pause button on all fraternity and sorority shenanigans, announcing a suspension of Greek Life activities. Thes...
Why does South Korea have the lowest birth rate in the world?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South Korea has broken its own record for having the world’s lowest birth rate, with estimations that the country’s population will halve by 2100 ...
The Rise of AI Influencers
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been scrolling on social media and came across a photo of someone promoting a product that looked too perfect? Well, it may have been an...
Following Yoko Ono’s instruction manual
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An exhibition at the Tate Modern in London features a series of instructions created by Yoko Ono back in the 1960s. The sometimes bizarre suggestions,...
'I surprised myself' - Stephanie Rohan learns to drive a bus
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the moment only 6 per cent of bus drivers in Dublin are women. Dublin Bus has recently launched a campaign to increase that number.Newstalk's Steph...
How to build a straw house
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going green and being sustainable is an important consideration for most people, but one man in Cork has taken things one step further. He has built a...
'I asked her Dad' - Henry McKean asks people about wedding traditions
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding traditions such as the bride's father paying for the wedding and wearing a veil are apparently dying traditions among younger generations.Sean...
'It's put to good use' - Horse dung catchers cleaning up streets in Killarney
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A councillor in Wexford is calling for horse riders to ensure they clean up their animals’ poo due to fouling occurring on Curracloe beach. So, how ...
What to do if someone finds a body in a bog
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When human remains were discovered in a bog in Derry last month, it wasn’t immediately clear if the body was contemporary or ancient. This has now l...
Families left 'raging' after Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While it promised a world of wonder, the Willy Wonka event in Glasgow descended into farce over the weekend.Now, parents of disappointed kids are figh...
Gen Alpha: Everything you need to know
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Alpha, the first generation who can swipe left and right on a tablet before they've learned to turn the pages of a picture book. Destined to claim...
Review into sex work legislation delayed until later this year
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A review into laws around sex work will Ireland has been delayed once again. It’s after the industry was decriminalised in 2017, leading to som...
Ending a sentence with a preposition is now acceptable
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world’s major dictionaries has decided, after hundreds of years of debate, that it is now ok to end sentences with a preposition. Sean wa...
Italian priest avoids 'poisoned chalice' in attempted murder at Mass
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The local priest of a church in Calabria is under police protection after his chalice was spiked with bleach, allegedly by a local mafia organisation....
'The logo is redundant' - Deposit Return Scheme poses cost challenge for small business
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Deposit Return Scheme is causing problems for small businesses; A small craft beer company would have to pay €70,000 a year to put the Re-turn l...
Wagyu: Cheap vs Expensive
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What actually is Wagyu? You could find yourself spending £900 for a wagyu steak in a particular restaurant in Mayfair but you can also buy so-called ...
'I love airplane food' - Henry McKean asks what people think of the meals on airlines
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man on Tiktok reviewed the Aer Lingus 10 euro breakfast on his 6am flight to Hamburg. He liked it in the end. But how has airline food changed in re...
How Bob Marley Popularised Tracksuits
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Bellot, Style Editor at British Esquire joined Sean on the show to discuss how Bob Marley popularised the tracksuit...
Coercive control: 'He slowly became very controlling'
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The other day we covered Rebecca Syndrome, where a partner becomes obsessed with your past relationships. Henry McKean met a lady who had a different ...
A History of Callcards
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before smartphones dominated Ireland's streets, payphone boxes stood as nostalgic relics, sparking conversations in an era where landlines were scarce...
How to Build Tunnels for an Underground Rail System
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin's urban evolution takes centre stage with the MetroLink, a visionary metro line poised to outshine the previous proposed plan, Metro North. The...
Should you be allowed to vote from birth?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Clegg’s former Director of Policy, when he was Deputy Prime Minister, has called for the voting age to be extended to babies.Sean was joined by...
Rotating house goes on sale in New Zealand
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A unique property is currently on sale in New Zealand, a completely rotating house. So, if the sun is creating a glare on your TV, don’t bother movi...
US city giving free pints to Irish people who travel over for St. Patrick's Day
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can get a free pints in Dublin, Ohio! All you have to do is fly there for St Patrick's Day and you will be welcomed with open arms and rewarded wi...
Trinity College Library ranked one of the world's popular
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Trinity College library has been ranked 11th in the top 15 libraries in the world. This ranking is based on a meticulous analysis of Google review...
Is 'beer before wine' a myth?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have heard the old adage ‘Beer before wine and you’ll be fine...wine before beer and you’ll be queer’, but is it true or simply an old wiv...
Jungle Dave
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone with a fear of snakes, this may not be the nicest news story for you. The largest and heaviest snake in the world has been identified, livi...
Amotz Asa-El: Ireland's hostility towards Israel must be end
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Ireland’s position on the war in Gaza has repeatedly been called out by Israeli authorities, an opinion piece in an Israeli newspaper has atte...
The World's Hardest Puzzle
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mysterious puzzle from 2014 is still not solved. Cicada 3301, is known to be the world’s hardest puzzle but what is the answer and who was behind ...
The World's First Trillionaire
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent report by Oxfam, entitled Inequality Inc, forecasts that we will see the world’s first trillionaire within the next decade. Atossa Araxia A...
Trophy missing for 90 years returns home to Scotland
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lost trophy for an old Highland Games event has been found after 90 years thanks to a public campaign. Sean was joined by Jonathan Christie, chief e...
'I want an investigation' - Local Councillor calls for ban on burying of deer in Phoenix Park
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Office of Public Works has buried numerous deer in a mass grave near a densely populated residential area in Phoenix Park, prompting a local repre...
Gen-Z are now going to bed by 9pm: Here's Why
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z are going to bed at 9 pm, is this today's version of a wild night out on the town? Maybe this is the ultimate secret to happiness! Sean was join...
How clean are your household items?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may look around the house right now and think the place looks lovely and clean. However, you’re wrong! A study carried out by UK company On...
Do actors hate some of their own movies?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is full of rumours about Dakota Johnson’s feeling about her new movie Madam Web. Maybe are saying, Dakota’s strange behavior on ...
A Guide to Dark Tourism in Ireland
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kilmainham Gaol is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions because of its rich history. But it’s not the only location around the I...
Surprise Parties: 'The night was brilliant when I got over the shock!'
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A BBC weather presenter accidently revealed a surprise birthday party on a live broadcast. Sean was joined by Newstalk's Chief party pooper Henry...
Do Irish cities need more zebra crossings?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many European cities have an abundance of zebra crossings, while Ireland has much less. There are just three in the whole of Dublin city. Why is...
Opium's Hidden Histories
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels, The Ibis Trilogy, ten years ago, he was startled to find how the lives of the...
The Changing Trends of Cake
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did we go from the simple sponge cake to frilly Victorian style cakes! And why do the trends change so quickly? Graham Heterich is the author of '...
How do Prisoner of War exchanges work?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and this time last year, we were there on the ground reporting for Newstalk. Recent...
'Completely different from anything you've heard before' - Sony launches 360 Reality Audio music experience
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sony has launched a 3D music system, which they say is 360 Reality Audio. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has been using the system and...
'It's ok to have fun while you're studying' - 'Barbie' to be added to Leaving Cert English curriculum
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Move over Shakespeare, there's a new leading lady in the English curriculum! In a plot twist that even Barbie herself couldn't have predicted, Greta G...
The Dublin Run Club with a Difference
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel O’Farrell, Organiser of the Pastry Pace Run Club joined Tom Dunne on the show today...
Is it ok to eat mouldy cheese?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there – that moment when you excitedly swing open the fridge door, ready to indulge in your favourite cheese, only to be met with the...
Has Beyoncé Always Been Country?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beyoncé is poised for the launch of her upcoming album, Renaissance Part 2, which sees her tapping into her Houston roots, and exploring the realm of...
Electric Picnic headline act set to be announced 'next month'
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Picnic has announced that the main stage at the festival will be connected to the grid and powered by renewable energy in 2024. &nbs...
Building a Home Using Hemp
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hemp is used for many things in the world, but did you know that it could be one of the solutions to the climate crisis. The plant can be used to...
The Founding Father of Animation in Ireland
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Murakami. Born to Japanese parents in the United States,...
Frog Mating Season: 'Male frogs need to get really cold in order to be very fertile'
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While many humans were wooing their partners for Valentine’s day yesterday, you might have heard the call of frogs. Yes, the mating seaso...
‘You’re bugging me, p**s off!’ - Henry McKean visits Karen’s Diner
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years customer service has continued to deteriorate in Ireland. But how bad does it have to get until you complain? Or do you say no...
Does carbon offsetting work?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A number of famous people have recently been criticized for their carbon footprint, due to the emissions from their private jets. None more so th...
Why are wine bottles 750ml?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wine brand '19 Crimes' has just released a bottle which contains 1,125ml of wine. The bottle is aimed at throuples.But why are standard wine bottl...
Is Tesco on Jervis Street haunted?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been to Tesco in the Jervis Street Shopping Centre and got a bit of a weird vibe off the place, you aren’t the only one. A vid...
'It's not surprising' - 25pc of adults sleep with the lights on
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in four adults are big babies… or sleep with the lights on – that’s according to a new poll conducted by Netflix. So why is it that a quarte...
'OnlyFans changed my life' - Porn Star Andy Lee says there's 'a stigma against the adult industry'
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s most successful porn star is the subject of a new documentary, following his life and career in the industry and his success on Only Fans....
What Happened To The Real-Life Free Willy?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was 30 years ago this month that the movie Free Willy was released in cinemas. However, the furore over the real-life whale depicted in the film be...
The Hangover Prevention Shot
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Milk thistle, a dirty fry, Alka-Seltzers, Dioralyte sachets, and a touch of lemon under the armpit – these are all touted as hangover remedies after...
Rebecca Syndrome: What is it and is it impacting your relationship?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than half of people suffer from something called Rebecca Syndrome but what is it? Is it general social media stalking of your ex or something mor...
World Radio Day
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is world radio day! Radio plays such a huge role in modern Irish life but where did it begin?Sean was joined by Eddie Bohan, a radio historian.....
Garda Body Cameras: How will they work?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Garda Síochána have published a €2.1 million tender for body cameras intended for use on garda uniforms.Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jes...
Einstein and the Bomb
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new docudrama on Netflix explores Albert Einstein’s extraordinary escapade as he sought shelter from the Nazis in Norfolk. Sean was joined by Phil...
Sinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead O’Connor has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall alongside Mariah Carey, Oasis and Mary J. Blige but what is the point of the Hall of F...
'They haven't been running the church properly' - Protests held over Canterbury Cathedral silent disco
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A series of music events in famous Church of England venues has provoked a backlash after a silent disco took place in Canterbury Cathedral. One of th...
Shoes in the house: Yes or No?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In most Asian, European and Middle Eastern homes, shoes are never worn inside as it can be a sign of disrespect from the guests to the owners of the h...
Paris 2024 Olympic medals to contain a piece from the Eiffel Tower
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The organising committee of the upcoming Paris Olympics has announced that a little bit of the Eiffel Tower will be in each medal given out during the...
The Year of the Dragon
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The luckiest year is upon us as it is the year of the dragon according to The Chinese New Year and today is New Year’s Eve! What does this time of y...