The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Every week Moncrieff is joined by a parenting expert and child psychologist each week to answer questions sent in from listeners. Listen and subscribe to Parenting on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Every Friday at 3.20pm, Sean is joined in studio by our movie reviewer and booze expert to discuss the latest cinema releases and a selection of beer or wine. Each week in a relaxed and casual environment the three chat about movies over some beer or wine just like being in a pub or at a dinner party! Listen and subscribe to Movies and Booze on Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or ...
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Seán was joined by Deirdre Molumby, Mick O’Connell and Sarina Bellissimo with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Today's wines are: Pieropan Soave Classico Allegrini Valpolicella
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The world’s first AI beauty pageant has been launched, with over 1000 entries so far. The winners are set to be announced next month. Sally-Ann Fawcett is one of the ‘Miss AI’ judges and the author of ‘Misdemeanours: Beauty Queen Scandals’, and joins Seán to discuss the event.
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Parenting: My teenager is obsessive about exams
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Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer listener questions…
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This man did wine tastings during the London Marathon
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Seán’s guest managed to complete the London Marathon the other day with a little help from an unusual source...wine! Tom Gilbey, a sommelier and wine professional, did a wine tasting at every mile marker during the event, and even managed to get most of the blind tastings correct. He joins the show to talk about the experience - and the most import…
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The incredible power of… Bluey?
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Whether you’re a parent of young children or not, you’ve most-likely heard of the children’s cartoon Bluey, which is taking the world by storm! The cartoon has become the Taylor Swift of children’s television, with its last surprise episode causing numerous discussions online. Joining Seán to chat about all things Bluey is 98fm’s Suzanne Kane. Imag…
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It’s National Poetry Day, and although most of us think that we’ve not interested in poetry or never consume it, you might be wrong... To discuss the world of poetry and its popularity, Seán is joined by Newstalk Producer Seán Reidy.
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Make-A-Wish Story: Evelyn O’Byrne
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Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week. Join us all week as we talk to some incredible children and their courageous families, and hear how Make-A-Wish Ireland have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives. Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can …
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Despite Ireland seeing an increase in solo travellers year on year, the lack of single occupancy rooms is a massive problem, with hotels generally charging double room rates across the board. Joining Seán to share her experience as a solo traveller is Travel Blogger Janet Newenham.
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Why are celebrity baby names so weird?
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Celebrity baby names have always stirred headlines for their often off-the-wall nature. From Gwenyth Paltrow’s daughter Apple, to Cheryl Cole’s son Bear, it seems no parameters apply in the land of fame! Singer Anne-Marie has recently named her daughter Seven. Mum of seven (children!) and journalist, Jen Hogan joins Seán to discuss.…
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Limerick is leading a national experiment as the campaign for Ireland's first directly elected mayor is now in full swing. The directly elected mayor model aims to give real power in local government back to those elected by the people. Joining Seán to run everybody up to speed on the campaign and the 13 candidates currently running is News Reporte…
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Will TikTok be banned in America?
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As part of the foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan was passed by the US Senate, Tik Tok has just one year to divest from its Chinese parent company - or else face a total ban in America. Joining Seán to untangle all of this is Adrian Wreckler, Irish Independent’s Technology Editor.
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This man drove the full length of America on a motorbike
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When this guest retired, he decided to drive his motorbike the full length of the Americas, from Chile to the US. Joining Seán is Peter Murtagh, Journalist and author of ‘From Tip to Top: The journey of a lifetime from Chile to Alaska’.
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Hozier gets a number 1 hit in America!
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Hozier has become the fourth ever Irish artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The Wicklow musician’s song ‘Too Sweet’ has ascended to the number one spot, climbing from the number two spot since last week. Danny McElhinney is a Music Journalist from the Irish Mail on Sunday and joins Seán to discuss the song’s success.…
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Wexford town builds roof over entire street
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With the increase in outdoor areas for hospitality businesses since the pandemic, is there an argument for putting a roof over streets to stop the pesky rain from ruining our al fresco dining experiences? This is exactly what has happened on Monck street in Wexford town. However, it has divided opinion. Joining Seán is Padraig Byrne, Journalist wit…
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Half of the world’s creatures live under the ground in soil, but have you ever thought about what they sound like? A new project seeks to find some answers... Joining Seán is Dr. Jackie Stroud, soil scientist at the University of Warwick, to discuss.
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As discussions continue apace about the prospect of a United Ireland, are there economic lessons to be learnt from the reunification of Germany in the early 1990s? Seán's guest lived and worked near Leipzig during that transition over thirty years ago. Cormac Lucey, Economic columnist with the Sunday Times and Independent Candidate in the local ele…
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'Somebody kicked the door in!’ - Henry McKean asks about good/bad neighbours
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It seems young people are bringing back a sense of community spirit. A new survey by the Nextdoor app found Gen Z- those aged 27 and under-are most open to helping their neighbours. To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.
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For years, budget airlines have soared due to the fact they could sell flights for the same price as a pint of Guinness in Temple Bar. However, due to inflation, is this now a thing of the past? Édaein O'Connell is a journalist who has been looking at this, and joins Seán to discuss.
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State apologises for Stardust tragedy - Is it enough?
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Taoiseach Simon Harris delivers a formal state apology to the families and victims of the Stardust fire tragedy over 40 years ago in the Dáil. Joining Seán to comment on the proceedings is Editor of TheJournal.ie, Sineád O’Carroll.
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It was revealed the other day that the supermodel Cara Delavigne has had a correction made to one of her tattoos after a typo was accidentally inked on her arm. But just how common is it for typos to happen during the tattooing process? Joining Seán is Rob Connolly, Owner of The Ink Factory Studios in Dublin and New York.…
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There’s a new term trending on social media called ‘microfeminism,’ which underscores the idea that creating change doesn’t always require grandiose actions but starts with small, highly intentional daily gestures. Joining Seán to discuss is Associate Professor in Social Psychology at the University of Surrey, Dr Aífe Hopkins-Doyle.…
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This professor has been recording his entire life
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An Irish man has been lifelogging for 18 years; every 30 seconds, a photograph is taken and catalogued using AI. This is for a good reason; the purpose of lifelogging is to help people with dementia and Alzheimer's with their memory and support them. Cathal Gurrin is the deputy director of the ADAPT Centre and Professor at the School of Computing i…
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Trying to meet up with friends can be tricky, and a lot of us may end up saying, ‘Must meet up soon!’ just as a reminder that we still want to meet up, or do we? Well, Tanya Sweeney is an Irish Independent Columnist and joins Seán to discuss.
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Tuesdays with Morrie with Dan Butler
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A new production of Tuesdays with Morrie is currently playing at the Gaiety Theatre here in Dublin, until this coming Saturday. One of the lead actors is Dan Butler, perhaps best known to Irish audiences for his inimitable portrayal of Bulldog Briscoe in the classic sitcom Frasier. He joins Seán to discuss the production. Image: Uncredited…
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Movies and Booze: LIVE from Limerick Strand Hotel
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Sean was joined by Brian Lloyd, Leslie Williams and Fionnuala Jay with thanks to Marks and Spencer. Todays wines were.. M&S Cava Rosado Brut YA’PO Sauvignon Blanc YA’PO Merlot
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What makes a tourist attraction stand out?
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The National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin has been named as the most boring tourist attraction in the country. Ireland escaped quite well in this new list, put together by solitared.com. The museum was ranked 38th, with the Branson Scenic Railway in Missouri taking the top spot. We sent Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie to find out what makes a touris…
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With so many ash trees being felled due to dieback in England, a new system has been introduced to allow treetop-dwelling dormice to travel: mini bridges. Joining me Seán to discuss this is Kate Wollen from Forestry England.
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