Highlights from Moncrieff

For 8 years in a row, the golden retriever has been the most popular dog in Ireland. So, why exactly is it so loved here?Orla Murray, Secretary of the Golden Retriever Society of Ireland and a Director of the Irish Kennel Club joins Seán to discuss!

Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stomach or no bum? Henry McKean has an 8 year old at home, and has to field similar questions, what is the best way to answer them?Henry met with parents and kids, and sent in this report.

The Oireachtas will be considering legislation to establish a register of domestic violence offenders. It's called ‘Jennie's Law', after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner in 2021.So, how would it work, and how should it work?Joining Seán to discuss is Lisa Ann Wilkinson, Barrister at Law victim-survivors of domestic abuse and violence & Co-Founder of the right to transparency campaign.

We're looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining Seán to discuss is Doireann O'Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

Ivanka and Jared Kushner's plans for a billion dollar luxury resort in an environmentally-protected part of Albania is causing major protests in the Balkan country.Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Smith, the Guardian's Correspondent in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus...

Are the days of just throwing on a band t-shirt and a pair of jeans to go to a concert well and truly done?To discuss what you should wear to a concert, Seán is joined by stylist and fashion guru, Laura Mullet.

What was sex like in 18th century Ireland? Apparently, there was a big focus on aphrodisiacs - but what were the touted sexual super items?Joining Seán to discuss is Historian of Family, Gender and Sexuality, Leanne Calvert.

Three musicians who play at a Donegal pub are on a mission to bring concerts into living rooms and kitchens in every Irish county.This month, Gig in a Gaff had their third concert at a living room in Dublin featuring local artists WineMom, Final Girl and Runner.Aaron Coleman from Gig in a Gaff joins Seán to discuss.

With tickets for Katie Taylor's last hurrah selling out in just 30 minutes this morning, what happened the last time there was a boxing match in Croker, and what lessons can be learned?Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Hannigan, Sports Journalist based in New York and author of ‘The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland'...

Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devastating toll a tattoo trend had on his health.Blackout tattoos, achieved by covering skin or preexisting tattoos in pitch black ink, is an increasingly common practice, but what are the risks?Joining Seán to discuss is Aidan O'Connell, owner of Fade Laser Clinic on Grafton Street.

What exactly is kleptomania? Is it defined by your upbringing, environmental factors, or just human nature?To discuss, Seán is joined by Psychologist from the D4 Clinic, whose specialty is the subconscious mind, Jason O'Callaghan.

In 2022, Seán's guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse…Joining to discuss is Charlie Walker, Adventurer and author of new book ‘On Thin Ice: Adventurer and author of On Thin Ice: An Explorer's Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival'.

Is LinkedIn really the uncool cousin of the social media sites? Is posting about every tiny job update a humiliation ritual?Journalist and Presenter Brianna Parkins sure thinks so!She joins Seán to discuss.

Illustrator John Ruddy is attempting the near impossible: creating a large-scale map of Dublin with ridiculous detail.The multiple year project is now spanning from Dublin Port to Glasnevin, with more to go.John Ruddy, actor, Illustrator, writer, teacher and Historian, joins Seán to discuss.

One in six TDs have a separate job alongside being a public representative, if you don't include landlord as a job.These findings come after the Government's face off with the board of the Rotunda hospital over consultants offering private and public care.Joining Seán to discuss this is Gavan Reilly, Political Correspondent for Virgin Media News and the host of ‘Monday with Gavan Reilly'.

New York City police are investigating the bizarre case of ‘manhole creepers' emerging from the city's sewers, apparently looking for treasure.For more on the story, Seán is joined by Andrew Buncombe, Freelance Journalist in the U.S.

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller ‘Disclosure Day', about the leadup to a worldwide revelation that humanity is not alone, is set to release this Friday.During the week, the Irish Film Institution received their 70mm rolls of the film. The IFI is the only place in the country where you can still see a 70mm film, but what are the differences and advantages of this format?Joining Seán to discuss is the IFI's Chief Projectionist, Paul Marky.

As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major football tournaments…Joining Seán to discuss this is Karol Balfe, CEO of Action Aid Ireland, who has been conveying her thoughts in the Journal.

Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases where people disappeared, but later came back.

Is there such a thing as too much PDA? While there is no definitive answer, there are moments where even the most open of us must draw the line?But, are we drawing the line too soon in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss this is Dr Siobhan O'Higgins, Sexologist and Educator from the School of Psychology at the University of Galway.

Any loser can drive a posh car, but it takes real character to drive a crap one. At least, that's what Seán's guest thinks…Features Writer with the London Times, Katie Glass, joins to discuss!

Is there a strategy you should be using when bidding on a house?Michael Houghton, host of the Irish FIRE podcast, a show about financial independence, doesn't think so…He joins Seán to discuss.

Did you know that you can buy spells from witches on Etsy?Emma Tyrrell has been investigating this supernatural side of the internet, and sent in this report!

Sparks flew for Texas based Theresa Rowley when an Irishman slid into her Instagram DMs, but it all came to a tragic ending…Theresa is back in Ireland, and joins Seán to discuss.

SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee, has updated its guidelines for the first time in 16 years on how to manage the communication of first contact with aliens…Joining Seán to discuss is Mike Garrett, Chair of the International Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee.

Today marks No Apologies Period Day. The day focuses on period positivity, open conversation, and reducing the shame that can surround menstruation.But, are periods still a taboo subject?Dr. Kay Maunsell, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at the School of Human Development at DCU, joins Seán to discuss.

Toy shops across the world have been struggling to keep NeeDoh's in stock, even having to ration them when they eventually come in.The brightly coloured sensory toys, designed to be squeezed, stretched, squashed and obsessively collected, have become the surprise craze of the year, overtaking even the Labubu doll craze.Hazel McCarthy from the Toy Corner in Moycullen Galway joins Seán to discuss.

While it's often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and sends in this report.

The bagel has become a staple of lunchtimes here in Ireland again. In the mid-2000s, we had bagel bars across the country, until in the 2010s when carbs became the enemy. But now, they are back, and better than ever before…Joining Seán to discuss the history of the bagel is Dympna O'Brien, Managing Director of Bretzel Bakery in Dublin.

Deep in the New York Times lies a strange collection of articles that have yet to be published. At last count, their number of obituaries was at over 2,000. The New York Times is among the last major international news outlets to dedicate an entire department to the writing of obituaries.Adam Bernstein previously spent 17 years writing and editing obituaries at the Washington Post, and is now The New York Times Deputy Obituaries Editor. He joins Seán to discuss.

The recent downpours of rain are bringing the slugs out in large numbers, and at the worst time for gardeners, when new vegetable seedlings are at their most vulnerable…So, how do you deal with them? Joining Seán to discuss is Mick Kelly from GIY in Waterford.

We're looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining Seán to discuss is Doireann O'Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!

Unlike drunk driving, the current law on cycling while intoxicated does not specify a specific limit. Rather, it relies on the Gardaí judging whether you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that you do not have proper control of the bike. So, should a specific limit for cycling while drunk be introduced?Joining Seán to discuss further is Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Carzone.

Seán's guest is a Chef who has been experimenting with a very unusual ice cream…(It's breastmilk flavour).Joining to discuss is Alasdair Gill, Chef and author…

Last month saw the largest seizure of illegal insects in Australian history, over 100,000 giant cockroaches, worth nearly 200,000 Australian Dollars, were seized. With cockroaches in apparently such high demand, ‘the bug doctor' Dr. Michel Dugon, joins Seán to discuss cockroaches in Ireland.

The 2026 wedding season is here for some, and approaching for others. So, what do you need to know so things don't go pear-shaped?For this week's ‘Moncrieff's Wedding Survival Guide', Sean is joined by Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant and owner of Style Savvy to discuss how you should dress when going to a wedding!

On a segment like Movies and Booze, you'll see many exotic types of wine tried, from different parts of the world, but what does a local wine taste like? How is it grown?Seán is joined by Mary Llewellyn, who has her own vineyard in her front garden.

Have you ever felt the need to spend money on things you don't need when you get anxious? Well there's a new name for it: ‘Doom Spending'. It has become quite common among young people in Ireland at the minute, so how do you stop it?Joining Seán to discuss is Lecturer in Accounting at UCC, Oliver Browne...

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing'? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of your sperm. The approaches to this range anywhere from getting more sleep and eating better, to eating raw garlic and dipping your testicles in ice water…So, does any of this actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive'.

The storyboarding community is up in arms after it was revealed that Martin Scorsese has invested in a firm that uses AI to make storyboards, rather than human artists.Joining Seán to discuss is Rebecca Reynolds, a Storyboard Artist based in Dublin…Image: New York Times

As the World Cup gets underway in a matter of days, how exactly will new technology change the way it is broadcast into our sitting rooms?Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Towns, Programme Director in Sports Broadcasting at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...