Moncrieff

Work is under way to identify the origins of three historic shipwrecks that were discovered on Portmarnock Strand in Dublin over the summer.  The wrecks were exposed due to a shifting sandbank, which also exposed another wreck, which has not been visible for seven years.  One of those involved in the project is Karl Brady, Senior Archaeologist at the National Monuments Service. He joins...

New research says that people, despite the cost of living crisis, are spending on average €800 a year - just on coffee! Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public about some of the luxuries they just can’t live without…

The infamous Fyre Festival, which took place under calamitous circumstances, ending with its organiser getting jailed, may be making a return in 2025.  Joining Seán to discuss this is Event Producer Andy King, who was involved in the original festival in 2017 and subsequently became a star after his now-legendary appearance in the Netflix documentary about the whole saga.

Since the beginning of time people have questioned whether life outside this earth exists. Well, we might soon be a little closer to getting some answers. Donald Trump has claimed if he is reelected, he will push for alleged UFO footage to be declassified. But, do aliens really exist? To discuss, Seán is joined by Avi Loeb, Professor of Science at Harvard, Astrophysicist, and Alien Hunter…

As more and more people turn away from fast fashion, so too has there been a rise in swap shops popping up around the country. But, how do they work? Joining Seán to discuss is Orla O’Leary, Co-Founder of Swapportunity Éire. Image: @swapportunity.eire on Instagram

This week Fox News host Jesse Watters mocked Democratic VP candidate Tim Waltz for drinking a milkshake with a straw.   But, is using a straw really such a cardinal sin? And what exactly is the straw etiquette?   To answer that, Seán is joined by Bartender Gillian Boyle.

Two loggers have been shot dead with a bow and arrow after a confrontation with an uncontacted tribe. The Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon is one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes. To discuss what exactly happened, Seán is joined by Fiona Watson, Campaigns Director at Survival International.

If you’ve been following the US Presidential election over the last few weeks, you will have noticed a lot of analysts putting a huge emphasis on polling.  It comes off the back of a recent poll in Ireland, which put Fine Gael back as the most popular party in the country  So, what are these opinion polls, and how are they carried out?  Kevin Cunningham is a Lecturer in Politics at...

While many people will have a few magnets on their fridge, a new trend called ‘fridgescaping’ sees people decorating the inside too, for some reason. Joining Seán to discuss this is India McTaggart, Entertainment & Royal Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph... Image: Lynzi Living

A new product is in the final pre-production stages to enhance food flavours for people living with dementia. The ‘Tasty Spoon’ uses electro stimulation to bring back sensitivity to the tongue.  Dr Christian Morgner, Project Lead & Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries at University of Sheffield joins Seán to discuss. Image: University of Sheffield

Four in ten parents say they're embarrassed to offer people lifts because their car is such a mess. Crumbs from crisps and biscuits or stains from drinks spilt by children cause the most guilt for those with cluttered cars. So, is your car messy or clean? And what does it say about you? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss.

The King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, has become engaged to the daughter of the former President of South Africa. This woman will be the king’s 16th wife to date! Joining Seán to give more on the story is Rachel Savage, Southern Africa correspondent for the Guardian.

From Mick Jagger to Paul McCartney, it often seems that rock stars seem to have more longevity than the rest of us. What’s going on?  Joining Seán to discuss is David Hepworth, author of new book: ‘Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Why Rock Stars Never Retire’.

When we think about the history of sex, we may think about marriage and children.  However, it turns out it’s quite the contrary, and down through history sex has been a crucial part of a healthy life.   From Roman times to famine times, people have been getting it on…  Joining Seán to speak more on the history of sex is Esme Louise James, Sex Historian, and author of ‘Kinky Hi...

Seán Moncrieff’s guest has been travelling from Cork to Dublin every Thursday for two and a half years in order to sing his protest song outside Leinster House. But, what is driving this extraordinary commitment? Joining the show to discuss is musician Martin Leahy.

How many toilets are too many for one home?   Kevin McCloud, has been reflecting on 25 years of Grand Designs and says his biggest bugbear with new homes is the amount of bathrooms they have in them.  Does he have a point? Roisin Murphy is an Architect and Artist, and joins Seán to discuss.

A Russian-born co-founder of the messaging app ‘Telegram’ was arrested in France last month, and is currently out on bail.  Pavel Durov’s arrest has been criticised by Elon Musk and other high profile figures.   But, what is Telegram? And how does it differ from other messaging apps?  Joining Seán to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Tech Correspondent at the Irish Independent.

While book clubs are thriving up and down the country, many of them (understandably) descend into a wine-fuelled chat fest! But, there is one particular group where talking is frowned upon. How does that work? Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Zoe Coleman, Co-Founder of the Silent Book Club Dublin.

An inquest hearing into a man's death following an appearance on the Jeremy Kyle Show is currently underway.  After this incident, the show was taken off air by ITV. But, what was it like behind the scenes at these type of TV shows?  Jim Waterston is a Media Commentator and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss. Image: ITV

Big Bertha was a cow who held two Guinness World Records. She was so famous that after her death a wake was held in the town of Sneem in Co. Kerry.   Joining the show to tell more about the life and history of Bertha is Justin Green, Co-Founder of Bertha’s Revenge Gin & Owner of Ballyvolane House.

When we think about male circumcision in Ireland, we probably think of it as something performed for religious reasons.   Fewer than one fifth of European men are circumcised, but once you cross the Atlantic, this figure rises to almost 50% of the male population.   So, why is the practice so popular in the United States?  Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss this is Ha...

The critically acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s new movie The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, received a 17 minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival yesterday. But, why are standing ovations at film festivals so long? And do the people doing all this clapping not get tired!?  Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Film C...

Apologising is a fine art, but most people don’t know how to do it. How do you sound sincere, or how do you apologise when you don’t mean it? Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic (and an expert on apologising) joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

We often hear that confidence is the key to success. That said, is there a danger of hiring a confident but incompetent employee? So, how do we sniff out the chancers from the competently confident candidates? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss this is Deirdre McCarthy, Director at Leinster Appointments Recruitment Agency.

Yes, it’s that time of the year when an assortment of house spiders can be found in our homes. But, is there anything that can be done to keep them out of the house or should we welcome them with open arms?  Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Dr. Michel Dugon from the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway.