Moncrieff

Would you rent a goat?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest operates a unique business - he rents out his herd of goats for urban and rural projects, including to Tidy Towns committees and to he...

Should you write a will in your 20s?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Only one in three adults in Ireland have a will, and most people don’t make one until much later in life. But, with major milestones like home owner...

Why have we ditched estate cars for SUVs?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we love the SUV so much, and why have a majority of people picked it over the humble estate car?Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Com...

Should Ireland have a National Women's Museum?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With JP McManus offering the site of the now-shuttered Rugby Experience Museum to the State as a gift, the Minister for the Arts is today bringing to ...

What’s behind the boom in Bible sales?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a country once dominated by the Church and later known for turning away from it, a surprising trend is emerging. Booksellers across Ireland sa...

Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland has one of the highest stillborn rates in Europe: 4 in 1,000, compared to an average of 0.8. It’s a small figure, but that is little comfort...

Should the Government ramp up land purchases?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The state currently owns about 100,000 hectares of land, but should the Government ramp this up?Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher O’Sullivan, ...

Irish living in London - Henry McKean Reports

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over 150,000 Irish-born people live in London, and another 1 million have some sort of Irish heritage. Many young Irish are flocking to London, includ...

Why is there opposition to a suspension bridge to Sicily?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni hopes to get her plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the Italian mainland with Sicily, o...

Guy Winch on how to deal with work burn out

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new book is attempting to help people deal with stress and work burnout, taking readers through the days of the week and how each day exerts differe...

Papparazo’s perspective on viral new Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photo

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday for suspicion of misconduct in public office - which is where paparazzi were able...

What causes shark attacks?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The International Shark Attack File, which monitors shark bites across the globe, has released its latest figures, showing an increase on the previous...

How damaging can headphones be?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be worried about ‘forever chemicals’ contained inside headphones? New research has found that many can contain cancer-causing chemicals...

Why did Oscar Wilde’s deathbed photograph sell for 100 times the asking price?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A photograph of Oscar Wilde, taken just minutes after he died in November 1900, has fetched 100 times its guide price at auction in London this week. ...

How feasible are ‘Doer Uppers’?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the housing crisis continues apace, some people might be considering a ‘doer upper’, but how feasible is it to renovate a dwelling that is in a...

Why have nicotine pouches risen in popularity?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The new kid on the block when it comes to nicotine is snus, little nicotine pouches. But how does it work and why are researchers concerned about the ...

How do you properly ask for a pay rise?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New research has shown that sought-after workers are being offered salary increases of up to 8%, but employers are holding off on increments for most ...

Comedian Claire Parker on her work at 32

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Claire Parker has built a devoted, largely female audience with her sharp, pragmatic take on modern womanhood.Blending stand-up with candid p...

Is there still a stigma around therapy? - Henry McKean Asks

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Issues around anxiety are fueling sick days and a ‘worklessness’ crisis. Is it time we tried to get over any stigma around asking and seeking help...

What’s it like being a nude life model?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Seán’s guest is a student and decided to become a life model to help fund his art lessons. So, what is being a nude life model like?Johnny Murray j...

Are you entitled to some of the €33 million held by the HSE?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

€33m belonging to dead or missing patients is being held unclaimed in accounts managed by the HSE. So, how do you find out if you are entitled to an...

How ‘What a Fat Girl Eats in a Day’ bucks online pressures

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

‘What I Eat in A Day’ videos have become commonplace across social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram but recently, the irreverent ‘What...

Why the corsage is making a comeback

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Once a symbol of old-school romance and prom-night nostalgia, the corsage is making an unapologetically modern comeback. Championed in the 1990s by Ca...

How do you write a book?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

They say everyone has a book in them - the tricky part is getting it out, and then onto a shelf. As author Richard Fitzpatrick releases his third...

Parts for Russian drones used in Ukraine war are being shipped from Ireland

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Parts for deadly drones, and made by companies headquartered in Ireland, have made their way to Russia despite EU bans on such activity, thanks to dow...

What does it take to be a competitive window cleaner?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As spring approaches, more and more people will be thinking about cleaning their windows, but did you know that there is a competitive window cleaning...

Thousands of Irish passports reported lost or stolen

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

According to figures released to the Social Democrats, 150,000 passports have been lost by Irish people over the last 5 years. A further 15,000 were s...

What’s the right way to stack a dishwasher?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you think politics divides households, you’ve never witnessed a dishwasher debate.Knives up or down? Rinse or don’t rinse? And is rinse aid a m...

Should we be doing everything more slowly?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out, slow and steady really does win the race!New research suggests older adults may be better at everyday tasks that require focus, not because...

Amazon van gets stuck in water after following GPS

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Amazon delivery driver has driven his van onto a tidal path in the UK and got stuck in the water after following his GPS instructions. This isn’t...

What is the psychology of Lent?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow is the start of Lent - where those who lean towards religion may give up things in their lives for a period of time. However, people without ...

Will Kim Jong Un’s daughter be his successor?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Late last week, the intelligence service of South Korea stated that it believed Kim Jong Un has “entered the stage of nominating [his daughter, who ...

Can brushing your teeth fight dementia?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A science conference has been told that taking better care of your teeth and gums can cut the risk of developing more than 50 conditions and diseases,...

Four trees in Rathmines could save native elm species

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four elm trees in a quiet square in Rathmines could help bring back Ireland’s native elm.Experts believe the trees in Kenilworth Square may be resis...

What does Ramadan look like day-to-day?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Ramadan kicking off tomorrow for Ireland’s Muslim community, the next 30 days are a major challenge, both physically and mentally. There is a l...

Do we need more bus shelters? - Henry McKean Reports

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just 3 bus stops were built last year in Dublin, the year before it was 37. With 6 months of rain falling in 6 days, commuters are getting wet like ne...

Is the traditional community dying out?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Community Employment schemes are available to sports clubs and organisations, some argue those resources should be more focused on essential com...

Friday 13th and Superstitions

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Friday the 13th a date that, for many, carries an uneasy sense of bad luck and looming misfortune. From religious folklore linking the number...

Can you find love via video games?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Church launches marriage-themed computer game for Valentine’s Day aimed at enticing more couples to the altar – What other video games try to enco...

Catherine Fulvio on teaching the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Catherine Fulvio has launched a new Online  cookery course for transition year students. The course aims to equip gen z with basic cooking s...

Closing for “holy hour”...The Strange pub rules of years gone by

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when pubs would close for “holy hour” on Sundays. However, that was abolished in 2000, but what are the other strange things pubs...

The Irish tricolour is older than we have been led to believe

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New research  has discovered that the tricolour is older than previously thought. Joining was joined by John Crotty, Historian and author of ‘T...

Copper Face Jacks turns 30, Henry McKean pays a visit

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Copper Face Jacks opened its doors 30 years ago this week. The landmark nightclub has had its moments. From 2011 All Ireland Football Champions - Dubl...

Why doesn’t Galway have any gay bars left?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite having had many in the past, Galway city now has no gays bars left. While some are saddened by this situation,  Galway native Francis Con...

Living with an embarrassing laugh

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean was joiend by an Jane Howard an arts writer based in Adelaide  who happens to have a particularly loud guffaw, which can sometimes even land...

The man who bought an abandoned Spanish village

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A US couple is set to buy an abandoned Spanish village, complete with a church, school and bar for €310,000. It’s part of a growing trend across S...

Why are Italians so against putting pineapple on pizza?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luca Di Marzio, owner of Rosa Madre restaurant in Dublin. Earlier this week, a BBC reporter went viral after going around Milan, the host city of the ...

Parenting with Joanna Fortune

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries...

Getting a breast explant

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My next guest wanted to go public with her story so that other women who have undergone plastic surgery might feel empowered to undergo a cosmetic rev...

What to do about the mouse-infested and worsening state of the Palace of Westminster?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Palace of Westminster, which houses Big Ben and the House of Commons, is falling apart. With parts of the rodent-infested building complex over a ...

You have heard of Dyslexia but what is Dysgraphia?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Ewing, Head of Education and Policy with Dyslexia Ireland. Donal is an educational psychologist and does assessments with people with dyslexia,...

What happens to your digital profile when you pass ? And should you make it part of your remembrance ?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where do people start when they need/want to preserve their digital legacy? Who can access your saved songs, your digtial notes, your blog/website, em...

Government plans to introduce a three-year ban on family reunification for recognised refugees. Why is this being done, and is it justified?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government plans to introduce a three-year ban on family reunification for recognised refugees, along with new financial requirements. Ministers s...

Irishman honoured with plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America’

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Irishman who travelled to America in the late 18th century has been honoured in Cork with a plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America...

New study finds monkeys can engage in make-believe

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new study has found that bonobo monkeys can engage in make-believe in a very similar way to children. Joining Sean was Amalia Bastos, Lecturer in Co...

Around the World 

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Government to introduce a ‘Child Maintenance Calculator’

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Walsh, Family law solicitor at Keith Walsh Solicitors, joined Sean off the back of the announcement from the Justice Minister that the governmen...

Winter Olympic officials to investigate why medals keep breaking

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A perhaps unexpected situation has arisen at the Milan Cortina Olympics this week with a number of successful athletes disappointed to discover that t...

Freestanding kitchens are making a comeback

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Once a staple in homes around the world, free-standing kitchens are making a stylish comeback. After years of sleek built-in cabinetry dominating inte...

The Irish man taking a Middle-Aged Gap Year by cycling around the world

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life? This is what Ellie and Mark decided to do. They left their jobs and ...

Winner of the Microsoft Excel World Championships

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spreadsheeting is now a competitive problem solving e-sport, attracting huge audiences in the States. Joining Sean was Irishman Diarmuid Early, the mo...

TV on the Radio: These Sacred Vows, Glitter & Gold and Memory of a Killer

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James Dempsey joins Moncrieff with his picks for what to stream. On the list this week:RTE comedy Drama series These Sacred Vows, Netflix documentary ...

Report finds 43 per cent higher rate of recorded sexual violence compared to any other EU countries. What explains this shocking number ?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland has a 43 per cent higher rate of recorded sexual violence. These are incidents reported to the gardaí and officially entered into the crimina...

How much should you spend on a wedding present ?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wedding costs are at all-time high in Ireland, and that's not just for the happy couple. Surveys show it has never been more expensive to host a weddi...

How dangerous is Household mould to your health, and is there anything you can do to prevent it?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mould in the home is more than just an eyesore, it can be a serious health risk, especially for young children, older adults, and people with breathin...

AI tech is being piloted in Cork to detect traffic violations

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New artificial intelligence technology is currently being trialled on buses by the National Transport Authority. Similar cameras are used in US cities...

Are we making our pets fat and not realising? Henry McKean reports

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we making our pets fat and not realising ?  The Irish Blue Cross, the veterinary charity, is warning there is a hidden obesity crisis that ma...

Should novelists embrace Reality TV to market their work ?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When the thriller writer Harriet Tyce appeared on The Traitors, her book sales skyrocketed by over 500%...So, could novelists be marketed in this way ...

How do Michelin star inspections work?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday coming, the latest Michelin stars will be distributed to restaurants in the UK and Ireland. But how do the inspections work?  Sean was ...

Doping body on the lookout for 'penis injections' at Winter Olympics: Why Athletes often do bizarre things to get an advantage.

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes are always chasing an edge — a fraction of a second, an extra inch, one more rep. And sometimes… that search gets weird. From bizarre die...

The mythology of John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette tragic romance

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With a new series examining the tragic romance between John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette premiering on Disney Plus next week, Sean was joined by jo...

Could a sink hole occur in Ireland?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week a massive sinkhole opened up suddenly in Dunbar in Scotland...but what actually causes sinkholes and do they happen in Ireland? Michelle Mc...

Why is demand for personal protection dogs rising ?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for so-called “personal protection dogs” is surging in the UK. Once the preserve of celebrities and security professionals, these highly tr...

Why are there no repair men anymore ? Henry McKean Reports

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we just replace our goods when they break and not try and fix them? In developing countries like Brazil there are repairmen (women) to fix ever...

Trump administration launches ‘Coalie’ mascot: But what is the point in political mascots anyway ?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary, has launched a new ambassador for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. It’s a mascot...

Being a surrogate in Ireland

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Lotus is a surrogate from Ireland. She joined Sean to explain her  journey, how she has no regrets about becoming one and to highlight the ...

How nature-based solutions could help ease the impact of flooding

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the recent flooding has shown, something needs to be done. However, instead of big engineering projects which take years to get over the line, are ...

Parenting with Joanna Fortune

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries...

Why having sex in space is problematic.

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new scientific study, what being in space does to human fertility, pregnancy and early foetal development remains exceptionally under-r...

Why is Lego making brick-shaped shoes ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the fashion conveyor belt, Lego has stepped into footwear — quite literally. The toy giant has teamed up with Crocs to launch a bold new €...

The problem with government outsourcing electronic tagging operations to third parties

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced recently that the government would be outsourcing the operation of electronic tagging. But is the broader delegation to third parties...

Why does everyone have a strange job title now ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you more interested in being the head of mischief or a people’s champ than a marketing manager or a retail assistant? Even if the title aside, i...

Why are Frozen Iguanas turning up all over Florida ?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Florida has woken up to a problem it doesn’t usually have, frozen iguanas falling out of trees. A rare cold snap over the weekend has left the overs...

Why can one character define a soap.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In long-running soaps, it’s often not the storylines we remember most, but the characters who carry them. In Home and Away, few characters sparked a...

Around the World 

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Inflation hits the Dáil bar. But why is it still cheaper than most Restaurants?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation has finally reached the corridors of power. TDs and Senators are now paying more for meals in the Dáil bar and Members’ Restaurant, with ...

The world's fastest wheelie bin.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A man in the UK has broken the record for the world’s fastest wheelie bin. Joining Sean to explain how he made and designed the world's quickest bin...

How to Stay Positive amid all this rain. Henry McKean Reports

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The long-term forecast by Met Eireann is of low pressure and more rain and possibly more flooding. There could be snow in ten days.But with the poor w...

Is the normalisation of the sex industry posing a danger to girls?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When the cosmetics giant L’Oreal hired an OnlyFans model as a brand ambassador, it raised some eyebrows. Is the normalisation and mainstreaming of s...

Why can’t you chuck old batteries in the general waste bin?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

WEEE Ireland are sending 1 million blue battery boxes to homes around the country this month to try and encourage better recycling habits. But why exa...

Prudish goes to war with art. 100 years since the Abbey Theatre Riots

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us t...

The tough parenting style trend known as “f*** around and find out”.

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle par...

Does being a good kisser matter to a relationship ?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a rece...

Coming next week... The Claire Byrne Show

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Irelan...

The 100th anniversary since the release of the longest serving prisoners of the Irish revolution.

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A hundred years ago, 33 Irish men were released from prison in Scotland. Among them was a TD. But what is the story behind their incarceration? Joinin...

Wuthering Heights, is it a love story as the film version portrays it ?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another film version of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights staring Margot Robbi and Jacob Elordi is to be released. But what is the real meaning and re...

Why the EU wants governments to be less reliant on U.S tech companies for security.

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While individuals may have decided to cancel their Amazon subscriptions or delete their Instagram accounts over security concerns, some European gover...

Could ferry boats help solve Dublin congestion?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could ferry boats solve Dublin congestion? Two Fine Gael representatives seem to think it will.  Dublin is the third most congested city, the six...

Man living in his car because no one will rent to him with his dogs

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean was joined by James Keaty today on the program. James has been living in his car because he has been finding it so difficult to get rental accomm...

St Brigids day and Irish Women Revolutionaries

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday.  E...