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So You Think You’re an Adult: My wife wants me to self-groom 

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Buckley, and Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas.

Monkeys in Gibraltar eating soil to deal with junk food intake

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Monkeys in Gibraltar are eating soil as a means of healing upset tummies after consuming junk food from tourists, according to a new study. But ...

Do blondes have more fun? Or do brunettes do it better?

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on whether blondes have more fun or if brunettes do it better.

Pink concussions

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women and girls are up to twice as likely to suffer concussion as their male counterparts when playing the same sports under the same rules. Why ...

70 years since the banning of ‘The Ginger Man’

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the banning of what would become one of Ireland’s bestselling novels, ‘The Ginger Man’ by JP Donleavy. S...

How does deer culling work?

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has decided to take deer culling into her own hands.Ella McSweeney has bought a license to kill, and from next month she will shoot ov...

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A life jacket from the Titanic has sold at auction in the UK for a staggering £670,000. But what is the story behind the iconic flotation device?Join...

Irish student wins bronze at European Girls Mathematical Olympiad!

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland saw success at this year's European Girls Mathematical Olympiad: secondary school student Róisín Spratt won bronze, achieving Ireland’s 10...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Faking Deaths

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Aoife Grace Moore joins to discuss cases where...

Sam Simpson on his 3-month visit to the West Bank

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cork man Sam Simpson has recently returned from a 3-month visit to the West Bank. As a Human Rights Monitor with the EAPPI, Sam witnessed some outrage...

Done Deal has more automatic cars than manuals for the first time

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve spent most of your driving life shifting gears, you may have no choice but to get used to automatics in the future; for the first time eve...

Moving company specialises in clearing out homes after a bereavement

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moving and clearing out a house after the loss of a loved one can seem almost impossible, but Maura Rooney of Seamless Move is there to make it easier...

How harmful is ‘bedtime stacking’?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new trend for Gen Z, ‘bedtime stacking’, involves keeping everything you would need in the evening within arms reach of your bed. But how does t...

Can you quit the Catholic Church?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Fox News host Sean Hannity suggesting he would quit the Catholic Church over his outrage at the Pope’s indirect spat with Donald Trump, how pos...

Paris suburb evacuated for controlled explosion of WW2 bomb

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Paris suburb was evacuated over the weekend after a World War 2 bomb was discovered on a building site. But, why does 80 year old ordnance still pos...

How do you know if someone is posh?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Daily Telegraph has created a list of 7 markers of poshness, as part of their ongoing Great British Class Survey. But, what do these social marker...

Break-up Gifts - Henry McKean Reports

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Break-up and divorce gift lists are growing in popularity, driven by a cultural shift to treat the end of a relationship as a significant life event, ...

Trinity medical students to be evaluated on empathy - how do you define it?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Soon, medical students at Trinity College will be assessed not only on clinical competence, but also on their capacity for empathy and compassionate c...

Fancying someone else - the secret to a healthy marriage?

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An article in a New York magazine has claimed that a harmless crush you may have on a coworker or barista is not only harmless, but may actually rejuv...

Henry McKean takes on a Make-A-Wish challenge!

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes according to Make-A-Wish Ireland.Last year over 229 wishes were grant...

Tralee student to be first of non-Chinese descent to do Mandarin Leaving Cert

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Tralee student is making history by being the first Irish student of non-Chinese descent to take on Mandarin for his Leaving Certificate exams.Ethan...

How do you properly pack a grocery shop?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to answer the age-old question: how do you pack your groceries?Do you divide bags by food group, by weight?Do you pack as you go at the ti...

Have movies lost the art of suspense?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Once Hollywood’s bread and butter, suspense thrillers have been lost to dwindling attention spans…Films now must cater to double screens; does tha...

Why do we lose things in plain sight?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have all found ourselves swearing blind to someone that something isn’t where it should be… You get someone else to look, and low and behold, t...

Is a greater focus on renewable energy the answer to the fuel crisis?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fuel crisis due to the war in Iran, as well as blockades from the national fuel protests, has shown our reliance on these forms of energy. Is the ...

What is ‘phimosis’?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cian Griffin is a content and community marketer and Gaylgeoiri online. Cian recently got a circumcision due to phimosis.Phimosis is a common medical ...

How sniffer dogs find contraband - Henry McKean Reports

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Revenue’s service dogs or sniffer dogs found over €100 million of drugs, tobacco and cash. Henry McKean visited Dublin Port and met the...

World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday!

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A gorilla in Berlin Zoo has broken the world record for being the oldest gorilla in the world!Fatou is the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity,...

Why some Irish streets work - and why some don’t

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s cities are full of architecture from all eras, including the famous Georgian house along Dublin city center.But, have you ever noticed tha...

150th Anniversary of the Catalpa Fenian Rescue Mission

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the 18th and 19th of April, the National Museum of Ireland will host a limited time exhibition at Collins Barracks to commemorate the 150th anniver...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: That Escalated Quickly

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss things th...

How to use procrastination to your advantage

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can procrastination be a good thing?Historian and author of ‘Self-Help from the Middle Ages’ Peter Jones believe that procrastination can be used ...

Will we ever see women in power in the Catholic Church?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite Pope Leo being a relatively outspoken successor to Pope Francis, we are yet to see women be in any position of power within the Catholic Churc...

Sorj Chalandon on the continued relevance of ‘The Fourth Wall’

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest wrote a book over 10 years ago that he never suspected could become as relevant now as it has.Sorj Chalandon spent 25 years covering w...

Trolleys on trains - do they need to come back?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve taken a train journey in Ireland recently, you may have noticed something missing, the refreshment trolley. Once a familiar part of longer...

Wish Week: Isabelle’s McCarthy Story

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Wish Week here on Newstalk, and we are highlighting the incredible work Make-A-Wish does in helping create life-changing wishes for children wi...

Are socks taking a bigger role in fashion?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently, socks are becoming more important when it comes to finishing off an outfit, but why is this, and why are they going beyond keeping your fe...

Samuel Beckett’s 120th birthday - what was his impact?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks 120 years since the birth of Samuel Beckett. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1969, but he still remains to be more of a remote figure co...

Is conversation the answer to a perfect first date?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Forget the candlelight, the cocktails and the carefully chosen corner table, new research suggests the real spark on a first date has little to do wit...

Concert Pianist Fiachra Garvey on leaving the vet lifestyle for music

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is concert pianist Fiachra Garvey, who despite growing up on a working farm, decided to swap the vet lifestyle to pursue music…He jo...

“I will, yeah” - and other confusing Irishisms

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A well-known and loved Irish phrase recently caused some confusion between an immigrant doctor and his patient.Dr Mohamed Elbadri had asked his patien...

The ‘Bearded Plantaholic’ on his massive plant collection

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is so passionate about plants and nature, he turned his spare bedroom into a greenhouse!Jonny Balchandani, otherwise known as the ‘B...

What are the biggest TV-watching sins?

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are the rules in your house when it comes to watching TV? No phones, no talking, no shoes on the sofa?A new survey suggests many of us have stric...

Why are we fascinated by leaked celebrity texts?

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is an almost immediate intrigue and peak in curiosity when it comes to a leaked celebrity text.But, why are we so intrigued by it? Is it just hu...

Erase Self Negativity Day - are there things you want to change?

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Erase Self Negativity Day, an opportunity to look within yourself for personal development and mental wellness. But, how exactly does it work...

What is ‘Pet Munchausen’?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A study suggests a form of Munchausen syndrome by proxy may be driving some owners to invent symptoms or deliberately harm their animals…A study of ...

Is the ‘no ring no bring’ wedding rule fair?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So called ‘no ring no bring’ rules at weddings have become the centre of some debate. The controversial term refers to the practice of only allowi...

Backlash after modern porch was added to French cathedral

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new porch added to a medieval French cathedral has received backlash, being denounced as a ‘wart’ and a ‘concrete UFO.’So, have we lost the ...

Entire village of Lyons put up for sale

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An entire Irish village has just gone up for sale, not just a few cottages but a fully restored estate in County Kildare, complete with a pub, a forme...

A deep dive into Freediving and it's future here in Ireland

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ice baths and wild swimming are all the rage today, but is Freediving the next water based activity for Irish fin folk to flock too?Newstalk's Sarah M...

What is the healthiest way to eat eggs?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years, we’ve been told to fear certain foods, cut out the carbs, avoid fat at all costs, and definitely don’t touch sugar. But, how much of th...

The true story behind the Devil Wears Prada

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere on the 1st of May, Meryl Streep joined Anna Wintour on the front cover of Vogue magazine to promote the ...

Are we overusing the term ‘narcissist’?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The use of the term ‘narcissist’ has exploded in recent years. So, are we getting better at recognising Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Or are ...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Unexpected Perpetrators

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss cri...

When protests work, and when they don't

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the current national fuels protest ongoing, how does it compare to protests in the past, and what could it achieve? Newstalk’s Political C...

The growing ‘Mommune’ movement

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a growing movement that’s redefining modern motherhood called ‘Mommunes’: these are intentional communities where mums come together t...

How do you deal with agoraphobia?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While we all remember the feeling of being stuck at home during the Covid pandemic, people with the anxiety disorder agoraphobia are usually afraid of...

Should you sell off your old clothes online?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself building a collection of clothes you’re not interested in wearing anymore, is selling them online the best option?Máire Treasa...

The story behind the Irish woman who tried to assassinate Mussolini

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in a busy Roman piazza.Mussolini survived,...

When does a prank go too far?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

April Fool's Day last week saw its fair share of joke headlines and social media pranks. However, some practical jokes have been criticised as being i...

Do we reward being a workaholic?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m a workaholic and proud of it, I’m not interested in having a work life balance.” So wrote Dylan Jones in The Times.So, do we still reward...

Taylor Swift wax works revealed! - Henry McKean Reports

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was remov...

Why Ireland boycotted the 1936 Berlin Olympics

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to head back to 1936, to the Berlin Olympic Games.Ireland was one of two countries to boycott the games, alongside the Spanish Republic.Of...

Inhaler on their upcoming bank holiday Cork gig

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heineken Ireland have launched their new music platform, ‘Heineken Greenlight,’ bringing city gigs across Ireland for the bank holiday weekends.Jo...

Alison Spittle on her new show ‘BIG’

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

‘Why can’t all lads be sound like Hozier?’ That was the title of an article Fionnuala Jones’ guest wrote 10 years ago about her experience of ...

Man hosts biggest collection of post boxes in the UK

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fionnuala’s guest has been collecting historic post boxes for over 30 years… Despite his collection now making part of the Postal Museum on the Is...

Construction of Trump Ballroom halted by US Judge

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A US Judge has halted a controversial White House construction project, after plans for a massive new ballroom led by Donald Trump resulted in the dem...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Reality stars turned killers

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones...

How exercise affects your skin

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know exercise is great for our mind and bodies, but how can it affect your skin? Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Professor Cai...

The fierce competition for Catholic school places in the UK

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With roughly 6 million Catholics in the UK, competition for school places in Catholic schools is fierce. Fionnuala’s guest, Mark Paul, London Corres...

Man eats jam from 1976 and says it was still “perfect”

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Finbarr Murray from County Meath made headlines after tasting a jar of homemade jam from 1976 he discovered while clearing a family home near Navan. N...

Why do people quit?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After the upheaval of the pandemic and the wave known as the ‘Great Resignation’, a new way of understanding why we quit is emerging. Today, we’...

Avoiding overpacking for your holidays!

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is in the air, and we’re starting to plan holidays. Whether it’s a summer trip, leisurely cruise or city break, we can all fall into the tr...

What kind of thinker are you?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people overthink everything, while others stay calm under pressure or jump headfirst into every new idea?A new book by Oxford academic Mar...

Can you get ‘addicted’ to the gym?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, exercise is a positive part of daily life - boosting mood, improving health and helping manage stress. But, what happens when that he...

Why not take your mother's surname instead of your Dads?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

First they wanted the vote - now they're giving the kids their surnames.What will the feminists insist on next?!Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

How to deal with dating rejection

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection is an inevitable part of dating, but it doesn’t have to define your confidence or your future relationships. In today’s conversation, we...

Apple turns 50 - how have they impacted Cork industry?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tech giant Apple will mark their 50th anniversary this Wednesday. The company went from a garage start-up to a more than $3.5 trillion powerhouse, but...

Reducing back and neck pain in the office!

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from back and neck pain after sitting at your desk all day? How you set up your workstation, whether at work or in the office, can reall...

How male masturbation and ‘sperm dumping’ plays a role in fertility 

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. However, a new study shows how regular sex and masturba...

Making the switch to own-brand products in supermarkets

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As grocery costs rise, switching to supermarket own-brand products offers an easy way to save without compromising on quality. With similar ingredient...

Ask the GP with Dr Niall Breen

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Gen Z woman ditches smartphone for an analogue life

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom’s guest is a member of Gen Z, meaning she is a digital native, growing up in a world of MP3 music, streaming platforms like Netflix and smartpho...

The job of an OnlyFans ‘chatter’

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many OnlyFans models, who might have hundreds of thousands of followers, outsource their private messaging obligations to teams of so-called ‘chatte...

Man reviews every parking space in supermarket

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A dad in the UK has gone viral after spending over a year parking in every single space at his local Sainsbury’s, carefully tracking and rating each...

Is the toupee making a comeback?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While most of the attention in the bald community is given to the hair transplant industry, the toupee, or ‘hair system’, is experiencing somethin...

Would you get a dog wedding chaperone?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dogs are increasingly becoming a beloved part of weddings. Kathryn Scroope, registered Veterinary Nurse and Founder of Salty Dogs Kerry is providing a...

Are we avoiding conversations about bodies?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Red carpet season doesn’t just bring glamour; it shapes the body standards we absorb. This year, a trend towards extreme thinness has sparked concer...

Should Ireland’s large towns be given city status?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Housing Minister yesterday stated that no large town in Ireland is likely to achieve city status in the near future. This has come as a great disa...

Leaving Cert oral exams - how do you handle the stress?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the Leaving Cert oral exams begin this weekend, we’re going to look now at some tips and tricks not just to help your kids manage the stress invo...

Patients are using AI to diagnose themselves - the medical opinion

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have probably all used ‘Doctor Google’ before a visit to a GP or consultant, but patients are now frequently turning to AI to ask about symptom...

What’s your favourite nostalgic football moment? - Henry McKean Asks

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final countdown to the must-win World Cup play-off match between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland in Prague.What is your favourite nostalg...

Should you display books in the bathroom?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you keep books in your toilet? Are they randomly thrown in there, or do you carefully select what’s on display? And, should you even keep books t...

Berlin’s fetish clinic - how does it work?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In an anonymous industrial state in Berlin, there's a clinic, but it doesn’t treat any diseases: it’s for people with a sexual fetish, who are tur...

What life is like with a misaligned eye

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest has lived with slightly misaligned eyes ever since she was a child, leading to many occasions where people are not quite sure who she ...

Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Three Similar Mysterious Deaths

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes.This week, Cassie joins to discuss three mys...

The legacy Mike Quill left on unions in New York

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From a small village in Kerry to the streets of New York, one Irish emigrant would go on to bring the world’s most powerful city to a standstill.Mik...

The Woman who took the Oscars red carpet from a skip to decorate her home

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oscars red carpet was in a skip. Then a woman took it home for her flat. What else could be repurposed? Paige Thalia, Content Creator

Around the World 

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.

Are there now six social classes compared to the traditional three ?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still rel...