Moncrieff

Forty years ago, Bob Dylan took to the stage at Slane for an unforgettable gig that saw him joined by Van Morrison and Bono. But what is perhaps unknown or forgotten by many is the riots that took place in Slane the night before, on July 7th 1984.  Carol Lee, a photographer at the scene of the Slane riots joins Seán to discuss. Image: RTÉ

Parents across the country are dealing with having the kids home full time as school is out, so how do you survive?  Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times, has been writing about her top tips in today’s newspaper, and joins Seán to discuss.

A farmer in Donegal has discovered an enormous slab of butter buried in his land, which could be hundreds or even thousands of years old.  Joining Seán to discuss is Micheál Boyle, the farmer who discovered it.

The trailer for Gladiator 2, starring Paul Mescal, is out today, which poses the question – do sequels ever live up to the original?  Joining Seán to discuss the best and worst film sequels is Movie Reviewer & Editor of Geek Ireland, Olivia Fahy. Image: Paramount

Seán’s guest is a Donaghmede native whose songwriting career spans more than 20 years, releasing 10 albums (soon to be 11!) and performing with names like Bob Dylan and the late Sinead O’Connor along the way.  Damien Dempsey joins the show to discuss his latest musical ventures.  If you want to see Damien live, he will be playing at the Iveagh Gardens, Friday 19th & Saturday 20th Jul...

Are you one of those people who’ve been getting extremely annoyed by the new bottle caps that have been rolled out over the last few weeks?  If so, you’re in the majority, with social media a flood with hacks about how to bypass them.  But why are they here?  Christopher O’Sullivan is a Fianna Fail TD for Cork South-West and has been looking into this. He joins Seán to discuss. Imag...

While millions of bottles and cans have so far been processed through the Re-Turn Deposit Scheme here on the mainland, our island communities appear largely to have been forgotten about.  Joining Seán to discuss is Chloe Ní Mháille, Public Relations Officer for Comhdháil Oileán na hÉireann, the Irish Islands Federation.

Nicki Minaj made the news recently for her apparently disastrous concert at Malahide Castle. She was so late, that her set only lasted 40 minutes before she had to end - leaving many fans disappointed.  So, are you like Nicki? Do you find yourself late to things often? Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

As the Moncrieff show is live from Wexford today, it made sense to get a native on! Colm O'Gorman has been behind many campaigns from the marriage equality campaigns and repeal the 8th to name a few, he’s a former politician, and currently writes a weekly food column with the Irish Examiner when he’s not working with refugee resettlement into our communities.  He joins Seán for a chat at the...

Wimbledon is on the TV, so that means one thing… it’s strawberry season! And Wexford is Ireland’s most famous purveyor of them. But, what exactly goes into producing these berries on a mass scale?  Joining Seán to discuss in the Wexford Opera House is Murt Murphy, a strawberry farmer from Boro Valley Fruit Farm in Enniscorthy.

Have you ever raw-dogged on a flight? No. Not that. Raw-dogging is the latest trend and trial of frequent flyers, who see themselves as challenged pilgrims almost. It’s the art of doing simply nothing in the air and abstaining from onboard entertainment, no book, no phone, no music. Nothing but gazing out the window and being with one's thoughts. A concept older generations may perceive as just a...

A pensioner got more than he bargained for recently when three men knocked on his door offering to clean his gutters for only €60.   One dirty wall and several broken tiles later, the pensioner realised trying to cut corners can sometimes leave you drained out.  Irish Times Consumer Affairs Expert Conor Pope joins Seán to discuss how we can avoid a similar fate.

A new documentary on Netflix explores the extraordinary story of Jonathan Meijer, a man who may have fathered up to eleven hundred children. But what was his motivation?  Joining Seán to discuss is Josh Allott, Director of ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’. Image: Netflix

In the wake of voting in the UK, current PM Rishi Sunak has said that his favourite meal is a sandwich! Is that really a good answer, will a sandwich work as a meal? What do you think? Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Seán to discuss, and share what he’s heard from the public.

When you’re having a picnic, weather forgiving, what are the essential things you need to make sure it is as perfect as possible? Seán is joined by Tom Doorley, Food & Wine writer and Columnist with the Sunday Times to find out.

Musician Lily Allen has launched an OnlyFans page specifically to sell pictures of her feet. Joining Seán to discuss this is Shawna Scott, owner of SexSiopa.

The United Kingdom is going to the polls, and one candidate is hoping to overthrow Rishi Sunak… Count Binface himself joins Seán to discuss why he should be Prime Minister.

If you were to think of a vintage phone, what would come to mind? It’s not the wind up, rotary or old payphone. It is the iPhone X, which Apple has deemed vintage in their eyes.   The tech giant has decided to hang up on the Iphone X and halted production and software updates to the original HomePod, and first-gen AirPods.  Elaine Burke is the host of the ‘For Tech Sake’ podcast and...

While our grandparents' generation were brought up on offal, shin and tongue...these cheap cuts have been lost to newer generations. But should we return to them? Joining Seán to discuss is farmer and journalist Hannah Quinn Mulligan, who has been writing about this for the Irish Independent.

With many people preparing to take a holiday in Ireland this summer, what are the options if you wish to bring your pooch with you? And what exactly makes a dog friendly hotel? Joining Seán to discuss is Marianne Doyle, Founder of DogFriendlyIreland.ie .

Recent advancements in nanotechnology have led to the development of a groundbreaking pill that releases tiny robots into your tummy, in a bid to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Joining Seán to discuss is Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator.

Despite Irish films gaining international acclaim, they face significant challenges in attracting local audiences, with only a small percentage of cinema visits in Ireland being for domestically produced movies.  Joining Seán to discuss this new research is Rónán O’Muirthile, Head of Faculty at IADT.  Image: Searchlight Pictures

Hammers, nails and hard hats are some of the tools in bringing the LGBTQ+ community together in Clare as they set up Queer Shed Clare. The shed offers workshops, training and skills in DIY but also helps to build a sense of community among LGBTQ+ people living in Clare, something that has been growing strong in the last few years. Orla Vaughan is Secretary of Queer Clare, member of the Queer Shed...

The old saying goes, music is the window to the soul, but it’s also a powerful tool for triggering memories for people with dementia.  Music And Memory Boxes is a new initiative being rolled out in nursing homes across Cork for dementia patients. The boxes are filled with old photos, books and music of a certain era and it’s proven a success in sparking memories for dementia patients who are...

150 years ago the now familiar QWERTY keyboard was first used.  It has become a staple of every desk and laptop across the country since then, with some letters getting more love than others.  Paul Clement has been writing about this in today’s Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times and joins Seán to discuss the history of the layout.