Moncrieff
Episodes
'The return of the vinyl is great!' - HMV returns to Dublin
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the day, the HMV store on Henry Street was where people would go to buy the latest record or queue for tickets for the hottest gig in town. It...
How to Book a Once in a Lifetime Holiday
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have an idea of what our dream holiday looks like, but when we’re given the opportunity to book that once in a lifetime travel experience, wh...
Will you take a sleep divorce from your partner?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If sleeping with your partner is hurting your marriage, it might be time to file for a sleep divorce. Many couples are getting their Z’s in either s...
Cat and Rat Sculpture in the South Inner City
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something busy commuters may not know is beneath the railway bridge linking Upper Erne Street to Pearse Street and Grand Canal Dock sits a small sculp...
The changing language of emojis
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the editor in chief of Emojipedia.org the eggplant, peach and water droplet emojis should not be sent too early in a potential relationsh...
What are the health benefits of your daily cup of tea?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all fond of a cup of tea in this country, with ongoing debates on how to make the perfect brew and which tea bags are best. What a lot of us m...
Can little ponds in our gardens help to save frogs?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a bad spring for frogs, with a mass failure event for a lot of spawn around the country. But would it help if we all started building little...
Are LEDs more dazzling or is there something else afoot?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things that frustrate drivers on the roads, but is dazzling lights one of them? The College of Optometrists in the UK has found older ...
French priests to have a scannable card
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Catholic Church has been rocked by many scandals, not just in Ireland but all over the world. However the French Bishops Conference has taken a mo...
Being an underwater cameraman
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new series on RTE entitled ‘North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean’, chronicles some of the stranger and more impressive creatures of our marine life...
Ireland’s spooky heartlands
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s midland counties are known for Celtic sites, green fields - and flat accents. But with more paranormal properties here than any other regi...
Be Tick Aware: Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tick Awareness Day, it is important for people to know exactly how these little divils get under our skin and how to go about removing the bl...
Can keeping secrets make you sick?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can the information we keep to ourselves eventually become toxic to us? Sean was joined by Michael Slepian, Behavioural scientist, Associate Professo...
How To...Take a Case Against an Employer
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to take a case against an employer. Sean was joined by Breda O’Malley, Head of Employment Law at...
Lack of public toilet in Dungarvan 'was embarrassing' - Fine Gael Councillor
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dungarvan in Co. Waterford is set to get a public toilet. But why has it taken so long for a hugely popular seaside town to get the necessatry facilit...
Should we have a Minister for Loneliness?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'The World Health Organisation says Covid is over, but in the US there’s an epidemic of isolation creating havoc with people’s health – and we s...
Henry at Eurovision: 'We could be heading to Finland next year!'
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met Irish entry Wild Youth, Sweden's entry...
Henry at Eurovision: 'Liverpool's amazing, the friendliest city in the world!'
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE from Liverpool where he is at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. He met locals, superfans and contestants...
What makes a great Spice Bag?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a Facebook society with over 17,000 members dedicated to the appreciation of spice bags. Sue Grehan, a member of the Spice Bag Appreciation ...
The National Gender Service: How the service works
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The National Gender Service in Ireland provides specialist support to people who are seeking medical and surgical interventions to help them affirm th...
Beer today, gone tomorrow?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heineken made headlines earlier this year for increasing the cost of their beer to keep up with inflation. And though consumers gawped at the almost 1...
Henry McKean in London for King Charles' Coronation
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Coronation of King Charles’ III taking place tomorrow, Newstalk’s Henry McKean headed to London to see what all the hype is about…
Songwriters 'being sued for ridiculous similarities' nowadays - RuthAnne
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s being hailed as a massive win for the song-writing community, that Ed Sheeran has been found not guilty of copyright. It comes after the pop-st...
Charlie Higson on reinventing Fleming's Bond 'for the modern world'
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Fleming fans will remember both the book and indeed the classic 1969 movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Now, just in time for the Coro...
Michael Collins' bible he carried when he died to be auctioned
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bible said to have been on Michael Collins person when he was assasinated will go up for auction on May 13th. Sean was joined by Ian Whyte, Chairm...
The No Mow May Challenge
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the time of year that gardeners love – trees are starting to come into full leaf, spring flowers are being replaced with summer blooms, and t...
Public pianos 'a bit of a drag at times'
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will have had the experience of when you’re waiting for your train and someone who really can’t play the piano, starts playing the pia...
TV and film 'gives people this great cultural connection with a city' - Travel expert
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Dublin city councillor has called for an outright ban on the series Kin filming in Dublin claiming it’s reflecting badly on the city. But if somew...
'Young people are playing Russian roulette' with laughing gas - Ward
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More and more people are reporting discarded nitrous oxide cannisters around housing estates in Dublin and other parts of the country. This so-called ...
Postcards of John Hinde 'informed the world's view of what Ireland was like'
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This summer sees the launch of a new exhibition at the Little Museum of Dublin. It celebrates the iconic John Hinde postcards which presented an ideal...
The Rise of Own Brand Products
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the cost of living crisis there has been a surge in demand for own branded grocery items. But what is it that convinces shoppers to choose one ...
How To...Take Up An Instrument
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to take up an instrument. Sean was joined by Michael Dawson, Conductor and CEO of the Irish Instit...
Allocation of individual blame for Great Famine a ‘complex’ issue
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might remember that BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan quit her job to become a slavery reparations campaigner. She’s the great, great, great, grand...
Rough-and-tumble play 'part of being a child'
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously, parents want their children to be safe. But have we gone too far in trying to insualte them from any form of risk? We might worry about wha...
Climate Change: Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology Explained
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon dioxide removal technologies, or CDR for short, are controversial because some people believe they are delaying the inevitable. But are they a ...
'That one woke me up!' - Scrotum deodorants on the rise
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The beauty business has been targeting men for years with manscaping taking off down below. In the States, this year, sack spray or scrotal potions ha...
The Sputnik Hoax at Duncannon
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1962 an elaborate hoax was devised to make it seem that a Sputnik landing had taken place at a farm in Wexford. Years later Neil White heard this s...
'DVD's are invaluable' - The End of Netflix's DVD-by-Mail
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As reported recently, Netflix has decided to ditch its mail order DVD service after 25 years. Many people were surprised to discver that thie option s...
Have we lost our neighbourliness?
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey in the UK has found that people would rather interact with their neighbours via community Whatsapp groups rather than in person. So, have...
Chocolate King Charles
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Next Saturday all eyes will be on King Charles coronation, including some chocolate ones. Jen Lindsey-Clark is a Chocolatician and the famed creator b...
The Secret Elephant of Wartime Belfast
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The extraordinary true story of a zookeeper and her baby elephant during wartime Belfast has now been turned into an illustrated children’s book. ...
What is Freedom of Speech?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Stanford University in the US announced that students would be required to atted a half day course on free speech. However, the definition...
'Symbols matter' - King William Fortified Wine complaint upheld
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix alcohol with sectarianism? Well the results are messy, and that’s why a Buckfast knockoff has been asked to rebrand its pa...
'I’m single and I feel valued' - Henry McKean meets Ireland's singletons
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Church communities tend to stress the importance of families, but in turn this can make people feel excluded. In the UK, the Church of England has sai...
The Importance of Talking Sh**e
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, we’ve seen a rise in the trend of “friendship pruning” - that is, breaking up with your friends. But should you go around constantly ...
Diarmuid Gavin's Coronation Garden
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The coronation of King Charles is just ten days away, and as is tradition in the UK, there are commemorative pieces and merchandise popping up. Everyt...
Correcting State Examinations 'quite financially attractive' - former examiner
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year Leaving Cert students have no idea when they will get their results. A spokesperson told Newstalk this was due to “well-documented” issu...
How To...Get an Alternative Pet
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get an alternative pet. Sean was joined by Darragh Patel, Assistant Manager of Petmania in Carl...
Calls to reclassify 'coffin tablets' as a controlled drug
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A drug called pregabalin is currently available on prescription from your doctor. However, a number of medical professionals are now calling for it to...
Bringing Bees to Your Work
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An organisation based in Limerick installs and manages a bee hive on the rooftop of your company. But how does it all work? Sean was joined by Patri...
Make A Wish: 'They look after the whole family' - Dr Eoin MacCraith
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 12, Eoin MacCraith was diagnosed with cancer. His father, Brian, decided to contact the Make A Wish foundation to help with his wish –...
Dunking Biscuits: ‘I love a chocolate digestive!’
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best biscuits for dunking? Researchers dunked 17 of the most popular biscuits into a mug of hot water. Coming in first was the Jaffa Cak...
Grandparenting in Modern Ireland
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the advice grandparents give can be helpful but a lot of the time, it can be uninvited. So, should you give advice to your adult children ab...
Brushing Scams: The Mysterious Parcels at Your Door Explained
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of our listeners got in touch with the show after they received a parcel that they hadn't ordered. It turned out to be part of what is known as a ...
Rural Ireland losing services 'at a fast speed' - Macra na Feirme
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Passing the family farm down to the generations was often a cause for rift and division if not handled properly, but what if there isn’t anyone to p...
Damp Art
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Irish artist is bringing visibility to an invisible issue, in her new exhibition called 'Got Damp.' Visual artist, Avril Corroon has collected one ...
'People who don't have an email address are being alienated from society'
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Banking services, streaming, shopping – it seems like you need an email address to do anything these days. With most companies moving to online serv...
The Benefits of Laughter Yoga
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Sunday, the Scottish Laughter Championships take place. What are the benefits of Laughter Yoga? Sean was joined by Laughter Yoga Leader and the...
Motion to introduce 'breastfeeding bench' in Dublin Park rejected
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breastfeeding benches, specially designed seats for the nursing of babies in public places, launched in Brussels in 2021. Now, a proposal has been mad...
'It's time for a change' - Protest calls for legalisation of cannabis
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of cannabis users turned out for an event in the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday where the drug was being openly consumed. 'The Major Smoke ...
Is cheating ever ok?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An ultra marathon runner was caught jumping in a car for a part of a 50 mile run. But is cheating ever acceptable? Henry McKean looks at the fallout.....
Over 50 per cent of ladies in GAA suffering from incontinence
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new study released by Trinity College claims that over 50% of elite female GAA players experience some symptoms of incontinence but are doing so in ...
25 Years of The Stinging Fly
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1997, The Stinging Fly, an Irish literary magazine, has been a fountain of new writing and a go-to spot for publishers looking for the Next Big ...
'A loveable rogue' - Gerry Hutch's relationship with the North Inner City
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The not guilty verdict for Gerry Hutch in the Regency Murder Trial has made headlines both inside and outside Ireland. According to some reports he re...
How to Boil Eggs Perfectly
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Australian politician has caused consternation by suggesting the best way to boil an egg is to wrap it in tin foil and microwave it. Sean was joi...
Daytime Dating 101
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new study in the UK has found that the cost of living crisis is driving singletons to shift towards cheaper daytime dating instead of expensive ones...
The Evolution of Pop Songs
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The platonic ideal for a pop song has always been one that lasts around three minutes. In part, this was influenced by technology. But it seems, not o...
A Dummies Guide to Decluttering
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s said that we have at least a quarter of a million items in our homes – from forks to toiletries to bed linen. While some of us are good at re...
Social media 'can give a very unrealistic view of destinations'
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, a photograph of a woman posing in front of the infamous train tracks to Auschwitz caused a major stir on Twitter. It brings into que...
'Irish women just love fake tan!'
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland makes up 60 pc of fake tan users worldwide. That’s according to Irish retailer Penneys, that recently revealed their figures on fake tan sal...
Nudity parity in TV and film 'tricky to navigate'
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Netflix show ‘Obsession’, based on Josephine Hart’s 1991 novel Damage, features nudity parity between the male and female leads. This is...
Rehoming retired racehorses 'a great challenge'
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Aintree, Saturday’s Grand National was delayed after protesters attempted to get access to the racecourse and tie themselves to fences along the ...
Becoming a top Lego artist: 'I was extremely jealous of my children's Christmas presents'
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Farrell fell in love with Lego at the age of 4. Decades later she is now a professional Lego artist doing major commissions around the world. ...
Limerick woman set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a harp
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhán Brady already holds the world record for the highest ever harp concert, which took place in the Himalayas in 2018. Now she plans to break th...
A Beginner's Guide to Foot Fetishes
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foot fetishes are one of leading fetishes in the world and more people are looking to be educated on the best ways to use your feet for your own or an...
'It's not great!' - Biden cartoon harks back to dated stereotypes
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now while US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland has been largely positive in Ireland, there’s been more mixed reaction across the water in the...
Vomit on the Big Screen
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A trend that seems to be in a lot of movies and tv shows at the moment is projectile vomit. Sometimes it's used gratuitously to make it clear that a s...
'People get on the train and treat it as their own living room'
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Rail introduced designated 'quieter carriages' late last year, however it hasn’t exactly gone smoothly. Mark Gleeson, from Rail Users Irela...
Juice: The search for alien life on Jupiter's icy moons
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The European Space Agency is set launch a mission to Jupiter, a journey that will take 8 years to complete. There will also be significant Irish invol...
Councillor calls for Dublin Bay water to be treated 'all year round'
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the growing popularity of sea swimming, there are now calls for the water in Dublin Bay to be treated for e-coli not just during the summer but d...
'Selfie, Mr President?' - Henry McKean meets Joe Biden
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of his historic visit to Ireland, US President Joe Biden today visited Irish President, Michael D Higgins in Áras Áras an Uachtaráin. News...
'We've created a monster here' - The men behind a giant baked bean
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A giant baked bean made using two tins of Heinz beans is “What the people need”, its creators have said, after going viral on social media. Tom ...
Tupperware Parties: 'They were all the rage'
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The brand Tupperware has entered our general parlances as a bi-word for a plastic food container. But with the company’s fortunes heading for a clif...
Theatre Etiquette: The Dos and Dont's of Attending Shows
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday, a musical in Manchester had to be cut short because some audience members wouldn’t refrain from singing or shouting. Two people were as...
How To...Prepare for a Baby
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to prepare for the arrival of a baby. Sean was joined by Paul Kealy, Managing Director of Tony Kea...
Young adults using cannabis 'a real pressing issue for us' - Kildare GP
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A letter in today’s Irish Times, co-signed by more than 20 doctors, is raising concerns about the use of cannabis among young people. They say their...
Google and the right to be forgotten
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to an article in the Independent today a convicted criminals were able to get search results for articles about them taken off Google under ...
Bottomless crisp lunch
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Twitter The Lancashire Hotpots (A band) put up a photo of a Bottom Crisp Party. “The Best 90 minutes of your life. Bread Butter and sauces includ...
Swiss Grannies case in the ECHR
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what has been called the “Swiss grannies” case, four women all aged 74, are asking the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to declare insuffi...
Deathbed drawing of Arthur Griffith finally on display
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The deathbed drawing of Arthur Griffith that has never been on public view, after being suppressed for a century. The image is by famed artist Paul ...
Human Library Project in Galway
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Human Library is, in the true sense of the word, a library of people. Readers can borrow human beings, serving as open books and have conversation...
James Leonard of "Two Norries" podcast and his way out of addiction
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Leonard is one half of the popular Two Norries podcast. He grew up in North West Cork City. Hence, a ‘Norrie’ is someone from North Cork Cit...
Butter Museum
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At one time in our history, the Cork Butter Exchange was the largest butter market in the world. This rich history of dairy culture is captured in the...
So You Think You’re an Adult?: Going commando
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of "So You Think You’re an Adult" our guests Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley discussed on seasoned drivers, benefits of going c...
The controversial Barbie Dolls
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the internet blew up earlier this week with the arrival of the Barbie trailer, the more discerning fans will have noticed that two obscure charac...
Benefits of taking breaks at work
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stopping for tea breaks while at work does nothing to make people more efficient or prevent them from feeling tired, research suggests. Henry McKean f...
Mixed marriages in Northern Ireland
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In North Ireland, a Catholic marrying a protestant proved to be a step too far for many, leading to intimidation and violence leveled against the coup...
How understanding animals can save our lives?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re always striving towards medical advancements and breakthroughs but who knew that much of what we practice in hospitals, could originate from t...
The damage over-tourism can do to a site when it joins the UNESCO list
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The views of and from Skellig Michael on a clear day are breath-taking, and naturally it’s a big tourism draw to that part of Kerry. Featuring in on...
Working as Undercover Police: 'What I was doing was ruthless'
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working as an undercover police officer in the UK is treacherous. The people you interact with are always within a hair’s breadth from finding out y...