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A bridge in Dublin is to be renamed as Bloody Sunday Bridge in commemoration of the events at Croke Park on November 21st 1920 when 14 innocent civilians were killed by RIC/Auxiliaries/Black and Tans. For the past three years, debate and public consultation has been ongoing over changing the name from the Clonliffe Bridge/Russell Street Bridge to the new official name. Cllr Nial Ring, Councillor f...

When Kilkenny played Galway at the weekend in Croke Park. There was a stag party there, one of the stag party dressed as a Kilkenny player, managed to sneak onto to the pitch after the match and have his photo taken with the team. Henry McKean hit the streets to ask Dubliners about their stag and hen experiences...

Balbriggan is one of Ireland’s most diverse, multi-cultural towns, and one that has had a reputation for issues around racism. Kevin Curran grew up in the North Dublin suburb, and has returned to teach in the DEIS secondary school he once attended. Spending time with the kids in his community, he has penned a novel in their voices tackling some of the issues they face every day. The book is called...

Today on Moncrieff, we explored something that many of you may never heard of, a phenomenon termed ‘Widow’s Fire’. Essentially, it is the intense desire for intimacy following the loss of a spouse. A normal part of the grief process, it is a taboo topic for most, but not for Nicky Wake. Nicky joined Sean on the show to discuss...

If you are out doing the Big Shop - beware of your shopping trolley. New anti-theft technology being introduced in Ireland could suddenly prevent you wheeling it out of the shop. It can give you a bit of a fright or in some cases cause injury. Laura Lynott, freelance journalist with Irish Independent joined Sean to discuss and experience she had recently....

For the first time in over 4 years, the record for the time it takes to solve a rubik’s cube has been smashed, with American Max Park coming in at an extraordinary 3.13 seconds. Sean was joined by Chairperson of Speedcubing Ireland, Mary Hennessy to break down this achievement ...

CJ Macpherson, The Reiki Hairdresser joined Sean on the show today to discuss she has incorporated reiki into hairdressing...

Mountmellick in Co. Laois has been revealed to have more CCTV cameras than any other town in Ireland. But what exactly are the rules around installing a camera in a public place and should we be concerned about these types of cameras being used? Sean was joined by Tony Delaney, Deputy Commissioner of the Data Protection Commission and Dr Kris Shrishak, Technology Fellow at the Irish Council of Civ...

Earlier this week, 5000 people sat behind desks on the Champs Elysees in Paris to participate in a rather unique open air event: a mass literary dictation. But, what was it all about? Sean was joined Lara Marlowe, Paris-based journalist and author to discuss...

Method acting is a term often used when actors begin to prepare themselves for a new role by acting exactly like their character in real life. They often get normal jobs that reflect that of their character, or live in an area similar to the one in their new storyline. However, this approach has many negative connotations attached to it, with it being accused of being a tool that just allows actor...

A new survey in the UK has revealed the most popular pet names. But, what the most common ones are on this side of the Irish Sea and how do you go about actually choosing a name in the first place? Sean was joined by dog behaviourist and trainer Suzie Walsh...

We’ve all heard of the Immaculate Conception and some of us may have our doubts, but crocodiles might be proving that this is actually possible. One female croc in a zoo in Costa Rica had never been in contact with a male when she produced a fully formed foetus, all on her own. Apparently, this isn’t an uncommon occurrence for reptiles. Sean was joined by Robert Gandola, Herpetologist and member o...

Tony Connelly is well known by many for his extensive reporting on European Affairs, from Brexit to Ukraine, but his next project is taking a more personal approach. In his new documentary ‘A Hidden History’ with RTÉ, airing on RTÉ One, Tony explores the life and career of his late grandfather, a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Tony joined Sean Moncrieff to discuss…

It’s National Bestfriend Day. But what do you want in a friend and can you have more than one? Can a partner or a relative be a best friend or is that cheating? Henry McKean has been out investigating...

Dr Silke Paulmann, a psychologist at the University of Essex joined Sean on the show to discuss why we don't like the sound of our own voice and the science behind it...

A new study has examined the evolutionary benefits of masturbation in early primates. Sean was joined by Dr. Matilda Brindle, Evolutionary biologist at University College London...

Today is National VCR Day, a day when we celebrate the technology that dominated many of our lives for so long; the video tape and the video cassette recorder. At one point every high street in the country had a video shop and many homes had a VCR but they have all been replaced now. But what have we lost in the process? Andy McCarroll, Host of the Extra Vision podcast joined Sean on the show to d...

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service have recently made an urgent appeal for blood donations, as supplies have fallen dangerously low in the country. Many of you listening now may be very eager to help, but you might be nervous about what to expect or unsure of how exactly to go about donating. For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to give blood. Sean was joined by Dr Ellen McSweeney, d...

A school in London has announced that they are dropping the use of ‘Miss’ and ‘Sir’ as ways for the pupils to address their teachers, due to the ‘deeply unequal’ nature of the terms. Are these traditional titles contributing to a misogynistic narrative? The difference between Miss, Ms and Mrs can be a confusing idea to tackle in itself, but why do we need these titles in the first place? Clodagh F...

A recent survey by the Health Information and Quality Authority has given us a detailed review of the standard of maternity bereavement services in Ireland. Almost 900 participants took part in the survey, and the aim is to bring attention to the situation for grieving parents who are experiencing this loss. But is the conversation being given enough attention or is the stigma of pregnancy loss st...

It’s the week where tens of thousands of students sit the Leaving Cert, which is a gateway to the next stage of life. For some, that’s college and for others, it’s an apprenticeship or into the workforce. Regardless of the route they take, those years are some of the most formative - and fun - in life. Henry McKean joined Stefanie after he met people who told him about the stuff they got up to in...

Sean Moncrieff was joined live from the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City for Movies and Booze - with thanks to our friends in Marks and Spencer by Cork man Ted Brady who is the current Guinness World Record holder for the fastest motorcycle wheelie through 1 kilometer.

The Frames are playing Live at the Marquee here in Cork tonight and tomorrow night. Some tickets are still available through Ticketmaster. Glen Hansard and Colm Mac Con Iomaire joined Sean Moncrieff live from the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City.

British athlete, Emma Pallant-Browne, finished fourth in The Professional Triathletes Organisation’s European Open held in Ibiza on May 6. She posted a response on Instagram to a man who called a race photo 'unflattering' due to blood on her suit. Emma Pallant-Browne spoke to Sean.

Yesterday, NASA held its first ever public meeting on the topic of UFOs, or UAP’s as they now like to describe them. Dr. Eamonn Ansbro, an Astronomer who works with the European Space Agency, witnessed it and he joined Sean to break down what happened...