Moncrieff

While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing? Dr Flaithri Neff from the Technological University of Shannon has been doing research into how cars that are too quiet cause issues for pedestrians and cyclists; as well as those who are visually impaired. He joined Sean to explain.

After she lost her match at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday, world number 3 Coco Gauff went off the court and smashed her racket violently into the concrete 7 times. Little did she know that a camera had recorded the incident. It then went viral. This isn’t unusual behaviour for pro athletes. So how do sportspeople manage their anger, or is it better to ‘let it out’? Joining Sean to dis...

Under new British government plans, stoves and firewood are to carry health warning labelling in the UK. But should we introduce a similar scheme in Ireland, or will we end up killing off a part of our cultural heritage...the humble fire? Joining  Sean was Orlagh Gaynor, Operations Officer for Irish Doctors for the Environment.

With the global state of play, many Irish tourists are choosing not to travel to the US in these tense times.   So is a travel boycott really a smart move?   Technology Editor at the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler, believes not... he joined Sean to  explain

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.  This week... Afghanistan - release female athlete after thirteen days in jail South Africa - Mandela's goods cleared for sale by Supreme Court Fiji - 6 charged in relation to country's biggest drug seizure Germany - German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths Estoni...

The boom in second-hand fashion is often celebrated as a sustainability success story — but according to sustainability strategist Pat Kane, that’s only part of the picture. She argues that rising costs, value, and access are the real forces driving resale’s rapid growth. Pat Kane, founder of reuzi, joined Sean to discuss

At 29 most young people are looking forward to building a life and settling down, but for Niamh Ni Hoireabhaird this takes a bit of adjustment. She is newly married, but is living with Friedreich’s ataxia which is a rare and progressive neuromuscular condition which is beginning to deteriorate. Niamh was hoping that a new drug which could potentially help her condition and improve her life would b...

Martin Rowson has been skewering politicians in the Guardian for more than four decades, bringing ink, paint and biting satire to some of the biggest political moments of our time.   But with the world in turmoil, does satire still matter? Martin Joined Sean to discuss

With the country in the midst of a bout of absolutely AWFUL weather, many of us are looking out at day after day of rain and wondering when will it ever stop, and how can I escape this... Travel Writer Joan Scales joined Sean to offer some advice to people if they are looking to book a trip away.

The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popping up in headlines and social media: the striking similarity between the women the Beckham brothers date and their mother, Victoria Beckham. While some dismiss it as coincidence or media exaggeration, others see it as a window into how early attachment, familiarity, and ideals of beauty shape romantic...

A new app uses AI to identify the footprints of dinosaurs. But how does it work? Sean to discuss was Steve Brusatte, Palaeontologist from the University of Edinburgh and scientific consultant on last year’s box office hit Jurassic World Rebirth...

After New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated the idea of introducing a baby box scheme to his city, the Scottish government sent him one of theirs. But, should we have one in Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, former Midwife and Fertility Coach.

U.S. based Journalist Jenny Singer examines the common belief that adulthood requires a tight-knit, always-present friend group. Influenced by TV, social media, and cultural expectations, this idea persists even though most adult friendships are maintained one-on-one rather than in cohesive groups. The piece explores why the desire for a friend group feels so strong, why such groups are rare, and...

With building supplies getting more and more expensive, Seán’s guest decided to build a barn instead of a brick and mortar traditional structure. So, did it pay off? Interior Designer Robert Gylnn joins to discuss…

Given her profession, it might surprise you that Jessie Buckley did not grow up with a TV until she was a teenager. But, is this the way to grow up, or are some people missing out on memories of television as a child? Joining Séan to discuss is Henry McKean, who has been out asking the public.

With Lufthansa launching their exclusive new first class option recently, the battle for supremacy rages on among the world’s top airlines when it comes to the premier offering. But, is shelling out for First Class actually worth it? Joining Seán to discuss is John Arlidge, a leading aviation journalist based in London, who has been touring some of the best options… Image: Lufthansa

Mayo man Eamonn Keaveney has walked over five thousand kilometres barefoot, from Istanbul to Ireland. Now, nearly a year later, he is on the final stretch of the solo journey as he raises money for charity. Eamonn joins Seán to discuss.

Earlier this week, Camilla Parker Bowles declared that audiobooks “count too” when it comes to reading. Over the past few years, sales of audiobooks have skyrocketed, but is there still a snobbery about it not being ‘real reading’? Joining Seán to discuss is Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, AKA Sam Blake, the author of the new bestselling novel ‘Your Every Move’...

What would you do if you heard your child cursing? Would you reprimand them, question the very education you gave them or perhaps even laugh? While there isn’t a consensus on what to do if you catch your child swearing, Journalist Allegra Chapman thinks parents don’t need to cede to panic and instead reframe how young people see profanity. She joins Seán to discuss.

The swan census has been taking place across Ireland recently, to try and ascertain how many wild whoopers we have in this country. Joining Seán to discuss is Helen Boland, from Birdwatch Ireland…

As the son of an Irish mother and a Palestinian father, Sami Abu Wardeh has experienced the effects of colonialism, war and displacement many times in his life and how it has shaped his family’s past. Turning away from a career in medicine in favour of comedy, he is now exploring what resistance really means in the face of adversity, in his show ‘Palestine: Peace de Resistance’ which will be shown...

The Oscar nominations have just been released, with lots of expectations surrounding Killarney’s Jessie Buckley. Joining Seán to discuss is film maker John Kelly, whose animated short film ‘Retirement Plan’ was nominated, and film reviewer Esther McCarthy…

When an elderly relative dies, some people may have regrets on not spending enough time with them or not asking enough questions - but what questions should you ask your older relatives? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a home-cooked meal and none of the effort, takeaways have fast become a way for us to save time, but few realized just how effective they were in cheering us up. A study carried out by scientists from Anglia Ruskin University reveals that it is the most effective method to cheer up or console us after a...

It’s not unusual for parents to get in the middle of their children's love lives or try to set them up with a person they think would be an impressive catch, but it may be strange for some to consider setting up a stall in the local park to try to marry off their child. Well, parents in China are actually doing just that. Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan went to check out a marriage market in Shangh...