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Deep space astronauts may suffer from erectile dysfunction, study finds
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While it is well known that long stints in space can cause muscle and bone wastage, until now information on sexual health has been scant. A new study...
No-Kill Caviar: How does it work?
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional method for extracting eggs for caviar involves clubbing a sturgeon and slaughtering them. However, there is a growing movement towards...
The Best of the Late Late Toy Show
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Late Late Toy Show has become the unofficial start of Christmas for many families across Ireland, and tonight, Patrick Kielty will become the four...
Dublin Airport 'exploring potential options' for revamped plane spotting area
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Airport has said it is “exploring potential options” to improve the viewing area available for plane spotters around the airport. But ...
Focail na mBan: Women’s Words by Manchán Magan
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new book celebrates the Irish language’s association with female genitalia, and is illustrated by a host of artists. Sean was joined by author Man...
How are housing estates named?
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 20 years or so, with the proliferation of suburban housing estates, the naming of these places appears to be becoming more and more inno...
The value of family heirlooms and how to protect sentimental items
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The age-old question, if your house was on fire what is the one thing you would pick up?When it comes to family heirlooms some of us love them, other ...
Qatar help broker hostage deal and 4-day ceasefire in Gaza
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s cabinet on Wednesday approved a ceasefire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that ha...
Italian prince saves Ferrari Persano horse from extinction
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The horse that graces the logo of one of the world’s most luxurious cars has a story that goes far beyond the world of motoring. Sean was joined by ...
'The apostrophe deserves being protected' - UK villagers win battle to have sign changed
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of locals in Hampshire are rejoicing after the apostrophe was returned to their street name on official signage. One man who is hugely support...
'A terrifying experience' - Donegal influencer taking part in Squid Game: The Challenge
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll remember the huge hit tv show on Netflix last year, Squid Games. In the fictional show, competitors risk their lives to win money.  ...
'It's for nostalgia': Henry looks at the return of the mixtape
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Moncrieff Show has discovered there has been a rise in people getting their old tape decks fixed, perhaps to play their mixtapes. Henry McKea...
Sean Moncrieff in Somalia: 'It's very distressing' - Stephen Rae
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. Today on the show we heard an interview he did with actor and Unicef Ambassador Stephen Rae whi...
The Sex Toy Show with Jenny Keane
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After two sell-out years, Jenny Keane's annual 'The Sex Toy Show' is back with an all-new show hosted by Ireland’s Sex Education guru. Streamin...
Fermanagh woman honoured for role in Danish Resistance during World War II
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A woman who grew up in Co. Fermanagh has been honoured with a blue plaque for her bravery as a member of the Danish Resistance during the Nazi occupat...
'It's a struggle' - Are we now more broke than ever before?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Independent columnist Tanya Sweeney wrote: “I spent my 20s feeling flush and spending money on holidays, designer bags and taxis. Now I earn m...
Calls for national dog database amid rise in attacks on sheep flocks
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another dog attack in Kerry last week resulted in the deaths of 25 pedigree Dorset ewes. The Irish Farmers’ Association are calling on government to...
Study reveals feminists 'tend to have positive attitudes towards men'
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wide scale study has revealed feminists don’t actually hate men. ‘The Misandry Myth: An Inaccurate Stereotype About Feminists’ Atti...
UN Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. While there he met with Catriona Laing, United Nations representative for Somalia...
Sean Moncrieff in Somalia
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Moncrieff spent last week in Somalia with Unicef. Today on the show he spoke about his experience and heard from some of the people he met there....
The Reluctant Beatle
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
George Harrison was often described as ‘the quiet Beatle’. But with such an extraordinary life of ups and downs, it hardly seems a fair moniker. A...
Why is cuteness so irresistible?
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Paul Dale is an expert in why we tend to find cute things irresistable, from the enlarged eyes of Disney characters to puppies, his new book is...
'It's mainly Diana in the South of France on a boat' - The Crown season 6 review
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Fitzpatrick, Journalist and Author joined Tom Dunne to discuss the release of The Crown season 6 on Netflix...
'Starbucks lovers' and 'sweet dreams are made of cheese' - what lyrics have you misheard?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went out in the streets of Dublin to find out what lyrics we've all been hearing wrong.
Noel McIntyre on his book: ‘RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chronicle’
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker and photographer, Noel McIntyre spoke to Tom Dunne about his new photo book showcasing the Fleadh. ‘RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chr...
The book club that took 25 years to finish one book
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A book club in California, that has spent almost three decades reading “Finnegans Wake” has completed the book. Starting in 1995, the g...
The lost menu of the Titanic
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, several surviving items from the Titanic were snapped up at auction for eyewatering prices. A dinner menu from the ship offer...
Author Joe Brady on new book 'Dublin: Mapping the City'
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'Dublin: Mapping the City' is a new book that explores historic maps of Dublin city, tracing its evolution through an examination of the hygiene, urba...
The adverse effects of perimenopause and how to cope with them
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luckily, conversation about menopause is beginning to open up in Ireland, but there is still a lot of mis- and dis- information to wade through when g...
Learning ancestral skills as a way to reconnect with nature
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with nature is also an opportunity to connect with yourself. So says ancestral skills teacher and wildlife tracker Lucy O’Hagan, whose ‘...
'Cultural cringe' as a response to traditional Irish music
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An impromptu trad session on board a delayed Aer Lingus flight last week got a mixed response online and revealed the schism in Irish culture between ...
The changing landscape of the office whipround
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The office whipround, a mainstay of offices when celebrating milestones or farewells, has undergone a massive transformation in recent times. Previous...
'A phenomenally difficult storm to predict' - Were weather warnings for Storm Debi appropriate?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Around 80,000 homes and businesses were without power at one stage this morning due to Storm Debi, as the storm made its way through the country overn...
'There is the opportunity there for more girls to get involved' - Rallycross Driver Aoife Rafferty
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Moncrieff show comes to you today live from Galmont Hotel for Movies and Booze with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer.The world of motors...
'People think I’m like the character. Im the complete opposite' - Galway Comedian Stevo Timmothy.
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Moncrieff show comes to you today live from Galmont Hotel for Movies and Booze with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer.As we are in Galway...
The presidential election in Ukraine has been delayed
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding a presidential vote in the spring. He has urged his countrymen to avoid political divide...
Irishman Alan Fisher is the cooking and baking world record holder
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Irish chef living in Japan and has just landed two Guinness World Records, for cooking and baking marathons. Alan Fisher, a chef originally from Du...
Should TDs wear the keffiyeh in the Dail?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A number of TDs have sported the keffiyeh in the Dail chamber over the past few weeks, in solidarity with Palestinians. The keffiyeh is considered a p...
Permission has been granted for the first net zero transatlantic flight
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The British aviation watchdog has given Virgin permission for a world-first transatlantic flight using only sustainable jet fuel. It'll fly from Londo...
Covenant Eyes: The app that reduces porn consumption
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A clip has resurfaced from a year ago of the newly elected US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson discussing his use of an app which claims ...
Nestlé discontinues a number of iconic chocolate bars
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nestlé have announced both the Caramac bar and Animal Bar will be discontinued. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to, Coolock, Ireland's chocolate...
Is AI posing a threat to football pundits?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Open AI held a developer day where they announced the expansion of ChatGPT which means that people can now create their own customised vers...
Being a geriatric mother: 'Women's fertility falls off a cliff at 35'
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New CSO figures have revealed that the average age of first time mothers is 33.3 years of age. Medicine still defines a geriatric pregnancy as 35. Fio...
Ireland's land speed record holder - Mel Nolan
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month marks the anniversary of an extraordinary land speed record taking place on the famous Carrigrohane Straight in Cork, all the way back in 1...
Who is the thatcher on the cover of Led Zepplin IV?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Led Zepplin IV is known not just for 'Stairway to Heaven' but also for its anonymous thatcher depicted on the album cover. The mystery as to who this ...
How can psychedelics help with mental illness?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychoactive mushrooms developed a reputation for wild psychedelia from the 60’s onwards. David Nutt, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperi...
This Listowel native was Head Chef of the White House
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surely one of the greatest honours a chef can attain is to be selected as the Head Chef of the White House. Well, this is exactly what happened to Ker...
Top tips for maintaining your older home
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an older home, your efforts to preserve it might be doing more harm than good. From using the wrong paint to matching up the wrong stones,...
Irish tipping legislation, one year on
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the one year anniversary of the recent tipping legislation approaches, some questions are starting to arise about how practical it really is.Adrian...
Women from the West of Ireland live longer
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women in the West and North West of Ireland have the highest life expectancy in the country. Figures from Eurostat show women in the region have ...
A smoke-free generation in the UK: Britain's plan to eliminate smoking
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone born after 1 January 2009 would never be able to buy cigarettes according to legislation under way in the United Kingdom. The proposal even inc...
The surprising political messages behind vintage clothing
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're rocking your vintage 1950s fishtail trousers or your 'tradwife' floral dress are you thinking about the political statement you are projec...
Feline facial expressions: what is your cat trying to tell you?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may think of cats as unemotive, vacant creatures but new research from Lyon College in Arkansas has found that feline’s can have up to 300 facia...
Tourists flock to Albania for Mediterranean coastlines and cheap, delicious food
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism in Albania has skyrocketed, with people in search of beautiful Mediterranean coastlines and beaches but without the price tags of traditional ...
Ireland's historical houses have a story to tell
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's remaining historical houses are a highly valuable cultural resource.What kind of stories do these homes tell, and what are they used for now...
Student bodies want out of university ranking systems
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has called for a “formal and insightful investigation” into the college’s participation in univ...
Viagra is here to help men of all ages
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The way we view Viagra has transformed over the past few years. What was once seen as a taboo drug taken only by older men, Viagra has become increasi...
Are dining experiences and menus becoming too complex?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is the first Friday of the month and many of you might have a dinner reservation.Menus are constantly changing and some people are not happy with t...
"A lot of people are sceptical" Iphone Battery Lawsuit is ready for UK court
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has faced a major legal setback in the UK. The tech giant was unsuccessful in having a lawsuit blocked that claims Apple used software to reduce...
"Some of these bells are frankly very loud" Cow Bells Causing Havoc In Switzerland
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you imagine the Swiss Alps, an image that likely comes to mind is the bucolic picture of dairy herds carrying the iconic sounds of a cowbell. But...
A new exhibition marking a 100 years since Kilmainham Gaol's closure has just opened.
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new display at Kilmainham Gaol, Museum marks 100 years since the last prisoners were held in the Goal. The final leaders held between October of 192...
The cars, records and clothes that bring nostalgia
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research by Auto Trader has found that average cars from the early noughties have shot up in value.The price increase can come down to fewer of th...
The Nipple Bra: 'This isn't the freak show it sounds like!'
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard the phrase “free the nipple”, and maybe you noticed a recent fashion trend where women are choosing to go braless.But Kim Kar...
Why is "From the River to the Sea" so divisive?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week, a Labour MP in the UK was suspended after he used a particular phrase that is igniting controversy: "From the River to the Sea".It'...
Limerick retiree hoping to walk into the history books
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pensioner who has effectively walked around the world twice is now chasing a new goal, a Guinness World Record. Vinod Bajaj, 73, is hopin...
The History of Ireland's Witch Trials
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of witchtrials, you may think of those in Salem, but did you know, we they took place here in Ireland, too? And in fact, the first...
Parenting a child with ARFID
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, more commonly known as ARFID, is a neurological based eating disorder where the person avoids certain foods...
‘When people start reaching a certain age, there would be something compiled': Writing an obituary for people who haven’t died yet
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's routinely the case that news organisations have an obituary written for people who haven't died yet. When the sad day comes that said person does...
'I feel like a zombie' - Henry McKean joins the 5am Club
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Branson, Anna Wintour and Michelle Obama set their alarms by it. There is a new TikTok trend of workouts and early morning planning sessions, ...
Chef Arun Kapil on life after the acid rave scene and helping form Sugababes
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ballymaloe is about as far away from the 90s acid rave scene as it gets, but those two worlds collided for Arun Kapil in the early naughties. &nb...
Is your phone automatically altering your selfies?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Marie O'Sullivan has taken a lot of selfies, but as she writes in today's Irish Independent, her phone has been doing something she hasn't been aw...
Green Day's new album cover features image from the Troubles
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Green Day’s latest album cover has picture from a riot scene from The Troubles in Northern Ireland. It shows a smiling boy with a rock in his hand s...
100 Years of Housing: Crisis Without End
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although it sometimes seems as if the housing crisis stumbles from one disappointment to the next, there is now over 100 years of housing planning sin...
'It's about taking it right to the edge' - Sophie White on her love of horror movies
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween just around the corner and the dark evenings setting in, there’ll be some families sitting down for the annual viewing of Hocus Pocus...
'It can be very problematic': Why are young people turned off by sex on TV?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey says Gen Z thinks there is too much sex on TV and sees most relationships on screen as forced. Henry McKean has been looking into this...
Are our attention spans getting shorter?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the proliferation of social media, the narrative we consistently hear is that our attention spans are reducing. But is this true or instead, have...
'It's kids being kids' - How do you find flying with cranky children?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from Oxford University found each tantrum on a plane lasts 15 minutes. Parents are being urged to make sure their children nap for 37 minu...
Dear Winter: Writing letters to the season to cope with SAD
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it's no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have finally found an ans...
Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A TikTok trend of taping your mouth shut at bedtime to enforce nasal breathing is gaining traction in Ireland, but experts say evidence of the benefit...
Napoleon's penis compared to 'a piece leather'
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Napoleon died on the island of St. Helena in 1821, something very intimate was removed from his person and has become the stuff of legend ever si...
'Married couples are better off' - Calls for changes to tax rules for unmarried couples
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main differences between married and unmarried couples continues to be the perceived notion that the tax system favours those who have tied...
'The last poo at the zoo' - London zookeeper who turned animal faeces into art
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former senior zookeeper at London Zoo has been collecting animal poo for over 20 years. Now, her extraordinary collection is on exhibition. Tracey L...
Rainwater 'one of the biggest causes' for poor water quality in bathing areas
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over half of the 148 regulated bathing waters across Ireland had restrictions during this year’s bathing season. That’s according to a detail...
New initiative shares babysitting duties with other parents
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We used to say that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, but increasingly parenting has become a less community-based process. A new network tri...
How to spot a fake review
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major websites such as Amazon and and Tripadvisor have recently announced plans to clamp down on fake reviews on their sites. But how big actually is ...
'Animals come first' - Henry meets people who love their pet more than their partner
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a nap, sharing a cuddle and watching TV were the situations owners preferred to spend with their pet over their partner – while 31 per cent s...
'If you slag everybody, you're kind of slagging nobody' - Cartoonist creates trading cards for Protestants and Catholics
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They say politics is a game, but an artist from Portrush has designed a set of trading cards, based on what he might call “typical” Catholics and ...
Getting a hair transplant: 'I didn't leave the house without a hat'
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s becoming more and more common to hear about someone you know gettinga flight to Turkey for a medical or cosmetic procedure, so much so th...
What time is dinner?
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What time do you have your dinner? And what does dinner consist of to you? Depending on which part of the country you live in, your answers to those t...
Identifying airstrikes 'needs an independent form of verification to give it authenitcity'
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The devastation caused by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza has been met with widespread condemnation. However it is still unclear who is ...
'They have scouts there' - Modelling agencies recruiting from Kenyan refugee camp
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More and more international modeling agencies are recruiting from one of the largest refugee camps in the world, located in Kenya. But what is the fat...
'It was forgotten about' - Wicklow Lighthouse restored to former glory
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays, we always hear about old buildings or infrastructure being refurbished or replaced to become more modern and look for suitable for a 21st ce...
Meta set to use celebrities likeness for AI chatbots
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta will soon feature deepfake versions of celebrities, except in this instance it's legal. The company has reportedly spent millions on the rights t...
The pros and cons of lending to friends
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you been stung by friends to pay you back for something? Maybe you are always the one who goes missing when it’s your round.Today is ...
'A booming industry': Medical cannabis factory set to open on island of Ireland
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The island’s first ever medical cannabis production facility is currently being built in Belfast. Sean was joinedby Peter Reynolds, director of comm...
Malcolm Byrne: Vapes should be prescription only
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping products should only be available on prescription. That’s the suggestion from Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne, but could this s...
The tiny UK village with a magical connection to Disney
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks 100 years since Walt Disney founded Disney. In every film since 2006 the film studio pays tribute to a small village in Lincolshire and th...
Family photos displayed in homes ‘can be formative for our sense of identity’
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that a measly 2% of family photos ever make it onto the wall of people’s homes, with most of these memories existing purely on di...
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the global groundswell of outrage over the murder of George Floyd back in 2020, a group of Irish people came together to throw a spotlight...
Pennywise clown ‘terrorising villagers’ in rural Scotland
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A clown dressed up as Pennywise from the Stephen King book and movie IT has reportedly been stalking the streets of a Scottish village. He has ev...