Moncrieff

Earlier this year Sean spent a week in Ukraine. The Fixer, is a Newstalk exclusive documentary following Sean in Ukraine. When foreign journalists arrive in another country they hire a local person who knows the language and the area, they are known as a 'fixer'. Olga, Sean's fixer in Ukraine, joined Sean to talk about her recent time in the south of Ukraine.

Listening to people is something we do every day but the majority of us are actually not very good at it. How can you tell if you have someone’s attention? Philosophy teacher in the Marino Institute of Education, Gerry Dunne, spoke to Sean.

It's Global Parenting Day! Being a parent can be a difficult and rewarding journey. Our reporter, Henry McKean, chatted to the public to hear about their fond memories of being a parent.

Sean was joined by Edward Hayden, Chef, Broadcaster and Culinary Lecturer at South East Technological University, who shared some tips for making the most of this weather and your barbecue mid-week, after a long day in work...

Hundreds of people in the US have traveled to a monastery in, Missouri to view a nun’s body that has no signs of decay four years after her death. Some are claiming this to be an ‘incorrupt’ body, a sign that is sometimes used to make someone a saint. Gina Menzies, Theologian and Lecturer in medical ethics joined Sean to discuss the process through which people become saints.

Medical professionals are calling on the Minister for Health to regulate the lip filler industry. Currently, anyone can set up and offer the treatment, without being a qualified medic. Patricia Molloy, Nurse and founder of the Derma Clinic in Monkstown, spoke to Sean about the dangers of dermal fillers.

Outside of the various tourist attractions in the Phoenix Park there are no public toilets in Ireland’s largest public park. Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, told the Seanad on Wednesday that there is a need for more toilets and suggested eco-toilets as an alternative. The eco-toilets being proposed don’t need water supply or wastewater infrastructure, as they use a composting system. Senator Curri...

Thousands of workers across the country are missing out on flat-rate tax credits due to discrepancies amongst similar professions. In some cases, there are even differences between the amount you can claim depending on if you are a man or a woman. Sean was joined by Marian Ryan, Consumer Tax Manager with Taxback.

A new study has found teabags, slippers and coffee are the top three items that remind people of home, but would you bring them away on your holidays? With summer well and truly here many people are starting to travel abroad. Our reporter Josh Crosbie went out to Dublin airport to find out what Irish treats people are packing.

A theatre in Dublin has announced that they are scheduling a specially adapted performance of the Lion King, to cater for audience members who have autism or who may benefit from a more relaxed environment. But how will the show actually be different? Stefanie Preissner who was filling in for Sean today was joined by Stephen Faloon, General Manager of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre...

James Dempsey joined Stefanie Preissner who was filling in for Sean today for the weekly TV review slot, TV on the Radio...

“Did you get that done?” Organising playdates, the start of school, shopping, creche fees – a lot of relationships fall into the parent-child dynamic trap, that is one partner assuming the managerial role in the household while the other receives constant direction. But this kind of dynamic in relationships can be destructive. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of Podcast – Toug...

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that our bowel movements haven’t changed much since the Old Testament. A study inspecting early toilets in Jerusalem has shown that the same form of diarrhoea many of us experience now has been around since before Jesus himself. Professor Piers Mitchell who runs the Ancient Parasites Laboratory in the Department of Archaeology at the Univ...

In the lead up to Pride Month, we are beginning to see an annual wave of support for the LGBTQ+ people around us. But much of this “support” may not be the loving expression that we think it is. Stereotypes, such as The Gay Best Friend, can be heard all year round, but are these terms doing far more harm than good? Daniel Harding, author of Gay Man Talking, joined Stefanie Preissner who was fillin...

We’re all aware that street signs in Ireland are bilingual, but are these Irish names actually correct? In many cases, streets have two versions of an Irish name, one at either end. So how are we to know which name to use? Dr. Brian Ó Raghallaigh, Principle Investigator of the logainm project in DCU, joined us on the show to tell us more about the correct use of Irish place translations.

Cremation has become more and more popular in recent years, with almost half of people in cities opting for cremation rather than burial. However, did you ever think about what happens to the materials left behind after the body is returned to ashes? Declan Finnegan, owner of Lakelands Memorial, has just donated 30 thousand euro to local charities through what’s known as “crecycling” and joined St...

What myths and white lies did your parents tell you when you were growing up and did you believe them? From the floor will sink, if you spill drink on it. To your gran’s friend wasn’t her friend but her lover. Are we right to tell white lies to our kids or tell them a version of the truth to protect them? And what age were you when you realised your parents hoodwinked you all these years? Henry Mc...

Since 2017, Belgian photographer and documentary maker Sebastiaan Franco, has been travelling back and forth to Ireland, documenting the lives and culture of the Irish travelling community based in Finglas through photos. He joined Sean Moncrieff to tell us more about what he has learned since becoming friends with this community, and what it’s like to live with them, as someone from outside the g...

Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Sean Moncrieff to answer listener questions...

A new study from the Universities of Glasgow and Cardiff examined the dialogue spoken by more than 13,000 characters in 50 video games. It found male characters in role-playing video games have 50% more dialogue than females. Joining Sean Moncrieff was the lead author of the study Dr. Stephanie Rennick - Research Associate in Philosophy, at the University of Glasgow...

Irish storytelling has been a huge part of our heritage for years and continues to this day. But is storytelling in Ireland at risk? The Storytellers of Ireland aim to promote the practice, study, and knowledge of oral storytelling in Ireland. Sean Moncrieff was joined by Simone Scheummelfeder to talk us through their work...

Losing a loved one can be a very difficult experience but the days and months afterwards spent on legal aspects can certainly add extra stress. To give us an idea of how to navigate this trying time, solicitor Bernadette Parte joined Sean Moncrieff on the show...

From today, Alexa owners in the UK can use the device to ask for advice on information for periods. This is to help families navigate awkward conversations, but what does it tell us about the status of Alexa in the home and will her capabilities continue to become more personal? Sean Moncrieff was joined by Elaine Burke, host of the podcast For Tech Sake to tell us more...

James Dempsey joins Sean Moncrieff...

Pablo Metz, Co-founder of Meine Erde, joins Sean Moncrieff...