Moncrieff

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. Mike Quill wasn’t just a trade union leader, he was a revolutionary shaped by Ireland’s Civil War, who fought for workers’ rights, racial equality and dignity on the job. His legacy would even earn the respect of Martin Luther King Jr. Seán is joined to...

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss three mysterious deaths, decades apart from all over the world that have similar traits…

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

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

A new child-led campaign launching today in Dublin’s North Inner City is giving young people a voice on safety and bullying.   Organised by the Community After Schools Project, “Listen to Us” shares children’s experiences through short podcasts and videos.   It comes as referrals to Tusla continue to rise, highlighting growing concerns around child safety.   Joining Sean to explain...

While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still relevant? The Telegraph has undertaken an ambitious survey of 13,000 people in Britain and Northern Ireland and has now compiled a new 6-category class system based on the results. Joining Sean was Connor Ibbetson, Senior Special Projects Reporter for t...

Wherever you go, it wouldn’t be unusual to see a queue for the ladies' toilets...whether it’s at a function, a wedding reception, a bar, a shopping centre...so, why is toilet access for women not more of a priority and should more toilets be made available? Joining Sean was someone who has first-hand experience of this...Journalist Niamh O’Reilly

The National Transport Authority is currently trying to work out a uniform policy for pets on buses, trains and trams. So, should they be allowed and is it good for the animal in the first place? Joining Sean to discuss this was behaviorist Suzi Walsh...

GUBU has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The word was first coined by Irish Journalist Conor Cruise O’Brien and is an acronym for which stands for grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. It is based on the events in the summer of 1992, where an aristocrat called Malcom McArthur committed a double murder and was involved in a political scandal of huge proportions. Joining S...

We spend a third of our lives in bed, but are we choosing the right mattress? Experts say the wrong one can affect everything from sleep quality to daily wellbeing… Joining Seán is Pam Stone, CEO of Respa Beds, to discuss how to get it right.

We’re all being encouraged to upgrade our homes to make them more sustainable, but with new windows, solar panels and insulation, it can get expensive… SEAI grants are available, but they come with many conditions and require the homeowner to pay a lot up front. At least, that’s the view of some people. So, how difficult is it to get one of these grants, and is it worth the effort? Joining Seán to...

A massive bank heist in Germany has left thousands of customers devastated after thieves emptied over 3,000 safety deposit boxes during a Christmas break-in. With millions potentially stolen, victims have lost not just money, but valuables and peace of mind. It’s raising serious questions about bank security and protection. Joining Seán to discuss is Kate Connolly, Journalist with the Guardian.

A new collection of short stories by Irish writers continues the tradition of this particular format of fiction being a particularly strong medium for writers in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Morash, Professor of Irish Writing at Trinity College and Editor of ‘Irish Stories’, who put the anthology together...

Meet Micheál Fitzgerald, who has built a spaceship in a barn on a farm in East Cork. As first reported in the Irish Examiner, the realistic spaceship has been used as a set in films, and the Star Wars labour of love looks just like the real thing - which Micheál started to build back in 2019. Henry Mckean blasted off to space, and sent in this report…

While the debate around excessive screen use is often framed around children being out of control and addicted to their devices, Seán’s guest takes a different view… It’s the parents who are addicted to outsourcing their own caregiving responsibilities. Joining to discuss is Newstalk’s Simon Tierney, who has been writing about this in the Irish Times.

At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that? Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.

A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán MacSuibhne, Historian of Modern Ireland and Director of the University of Galway’s Imirce Project.

It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people… How are LA communities doing a year on, and are they getting back to normal and rebuilding or facing unforeseen struggles? Henry McKean has visited one of the worst affected parts of LA and joins Seán to discuss.

A new scientific study has revealed that having regular hot baths can boost your performance as a long distance runner. Joining Seán to discuss is Elliott Jenkins, a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology at Cardiff Metropolitan University…

Seán’s guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherapy for children with allergies. Joining to discuss is Sheila Downes, from Allergy Action Ireland…

Fashion might feel fast and unpredictable, but research suggests it actually runs on a cycle. A study highlighted by Rhys Blakely in The Times supports the idea that trends tend to come back roughly every 20 years. By analysing over a century of clothing data, researchers found styles like hemlines rise and fall in a kind of rhythm, meaning what’s out today could easily be back in fashion tomorrow...

While the focus of the world is on Iran, another casualty of this war is Lebanon, who is also being attacked by Israel. Fianna Fáil MEP & Chair of the Development Committee at the European Parliament Barry Andrews arrived from Beirut this morning, and joins Seán to discuss. Image: Reuters

You can’t move for the tulips in florists and supermarkets around the country at the moment, but what are the best tips to make them last longer in a vase? Joining Seán to discuss is JP Tanner, owner of Arbour Blooms in Dublin…

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join Seán to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins to discuss multiple cases, including the story of a postman that went missing on Christmas Day…

With the housing crisis, there is the school of thought that we should embrace apartment living, but it seems like we’re hard wired into wanting a house with a garden. Fionnuala May, Architect with Fingal County Council and President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has been living in an apartment in Mountjoy Square for over 40 years and has raised a family there. She joins S...