Highlights From Moncrieff

The ongoing Urban Fox Survey has now topped 2,000 sightings of the wily nocturnal mammal. But, what has been learned from the project?Joining Seán to discuss is Jodie O’Regan, Project Officer for the Urban Fox Survey at the University of Galway…

Seán’s guest set out on a journey 8 years ago to self-build a house for her and her son.Make-up Artist, Jade Kirwan, was given a site from her farmer father in Tipperary, but hiring a builder was not an option due to the cost. Since then, she has been hiring contractors, project managing and getting her hands dirty including insulating the whole house herself…She has been documenting everything on social media and has amassed 20 thousand followers. She says “sheer ignorance and determination” has gotten her this far…Jade joins to discuss her journey.Image: @my_solo_self_build on Instagram

What are the Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns affecting Ireland? A Norwegian study has found Ireland mentioned thousands of times in so-called ‘influence networks’...Joining Seán to explain is Alexander Dukalskis, Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD.

Tattoos and body art are becoming more popular - and for the weekend that’s in it, some people might fancy a permanent reminder of their Irishness…Tattoo Artist Ryan Kelly, owner of the Heartbreak Social Club, is no stranger to this, and has tattooed everything from a shamrock to a portrait of Michael Collins…He joins Seán to discuss.

An orchestra in Austria, which uses exclusively musical instruments made out of vegetables, has just been awarded a Guinness World Record!Joining Seán to discuss is Matthias Meinharter, Co-Founder of the Vegetable Orchestra…

What do you do if you feel like you’ve been abandoned by your friends once they have kids? Seán’s guest offered advice to a reader in relation to this very issue, which has garnered a massive and divisive response across social media…Emily Gould is a Features Writer for New York Magazine, and joins to discuss.

It’ll be a busy weekend for restaurants across the country, as all sorts of people from all over the world descend for St Patrick’s Day.But, you better be on your best behavior if you’re dining out because it has emerged that restaurants are reviewing their customers…Chef and Restaurateur JP McMahon joins Seán to discuss - and give his tips on how not to get blacklisted.

There are many amazing inventions from the Irish - ranging from submarines to the hypodermic needle. But, which invention is the greatest?Newstalk’s Simon Tierney will be hosting a full show this St Patrick’s Day to go through the top voted inventions - and joins Seán to discuss some of the highlights from this island.

Just a few days ago, the state of South Carolina carried out an execution by firing squad for the first time in many years, as the US struggles to find a solution to a shortage of traditional drugs used in lethal injection.Seán is joined by Jeffrey Collins, Journalist for the Associated Press, who was inside the death chamber to witness the execution…Image: Associated Press

While the midday meal used to be the largest meal of the day in Ireland, that culinary convention has been largely resigned to history due to busier, on the go lives. But, how do you create a healthy lunch that isn’t so light you end up snacking for the afternoon?Joining Seán to discuss is Dietician Sophie Pratt…

Do Italians have a better life than us, and what does La Dolce Vita mean? Do they just appreciate life more? Henry McKean is in the Italian Alps at the Special Olympics World Winter Games and joins Seán to discuss.

Recent statistics show that more and more Irish people are choosing automatic over manual transmission cars. But which is better and does learning how to drive a car change depending on the transmission?Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Humphries, Motoring Journalist with CompleteCar.ie…

Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum, is currently seeking stories and heirlooms from the public for their upcoming exhibition to mark a hundred years of the Irish passport. But, what were the first passports actually like?Joining Seán to discuss is Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum…

With 95% of cosmetic packaging being thrown away and cosmetics taking centuries to break down, the beauty industry has had to step up to the plate with being more environmentally responsible - and refillables are becoming the eco-friendly solution. From skincare to luxury palettes, there are lots of ways to give your beauty routine a sustainable makeover.To tell more, Seán is joined by Laura Birmingham, Beauty Columnist  at The Irish Mail on Sunday and Beauty Editor at evoke.ie…

Why does it feel like we have less money for groceries, even when the official price stats say otherwise? It’s a question many of us are asking as we watch our grocery bills climb. While essentials like butter and bread continue to rise in price, it's the smaller luxuries: chocolate, coffee, and olive oil that really seem to sting.To discuss, Seán is joined by Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Are you always bickering over whether it’s too hot or too cold in your home?And does your other half want the heating boosted up while you would rather a cool breeze circulate?Aoife Foley, Professor in Energy Systems and Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure at the University of Manchester joins Seán to discuss.

It is difficult to put into words the impact that losing a parent has on a child, no matter what age you are.Twenty five year old Martha Lovett Cullen lost her beloved mum to breast cancer seven months ago, and she is now campaigning for more awareness of dense breast tissue reporting so that other women can be better informed about their health...Martha joins Seán to discuss.If you have any questions or worries, don’t hesitate to contact breastcheck.ie by emailing info@breastcheck.ie or calling 1800 454555.

What is a ‘Saturn Return’ – something to live by or complete nonsense?In astrology, there are two major times of transition in your life, and these are marked by ‘Saturn’s Return’, with this month full of planets in retrograde...Joining Seán to explain what any of this means is Astrologer, Rachelle Hicks.

Journalist Liam Collins was a proud bald man for over 30 years when he decided to try a hairpiece, but after his daughter failed to recognise him on the street, he decided it wasn’t for him…Liam joins Seán to discuss the experience.Image: Argyle Hair Solutions

Since Covid and the introduction of working from home, people have been finding it increasingly difficult to switch off from work. So much so that a circular has been sent around to staff in the civil service reminding them to ensure they stop taking part in unnecessary meetings…In 2021 the Government legislated for the ‘right to disconnect’, but the fact that we are now so contactable makes this impossible…Joining Seán to discuss is Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite.