Moncrieff

While Ireland has traditionally had a poor reputation for its hospital food, things are changing, especially at one particular maternity hospital.Joining Seán to discuss is Deborah Cullen, Catering Manager for the Rotunda Hospital...

Fairy erotica is big business these days, but it seems the people of Wales are not too happy about it. They claim that fairy porn is a misrepresentation of the country! Newstalk’s Ciara Treacy joins Seán to tell more.Image: Bloomsbury

Were you a dab hand at hula hooping in your youth, and do you reckon you’d still be king or queen of the playground if you were to revisit it in adulthood? Well, it turns out that the type of figure you have will play a key role in how well the plastic tube will circle around your body.  Researchers at New York University concluded that a narrow waist and large hips are optimal for keeping a hoop spinning. To discuss, Seán is joined by Olivia Pomerenk, a PhD candidate at New York University and co-author of the analysis…

A recent survey concluded that Ireland is the most phished country in the world. At this time of the year, people are particularly vulnerable to online scams. So-called ‘pig butchering’ is now on the rise in Ireland, but what is it and how can you safeguard against it?Joining Seán to discuss is Adrian Wreckler, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Independent…

The Green Party are motioning a commitment from Dublin City Council to do a case study of Copenhagen's work on localised Re-Use Centres, otherwise known as ‘Swap Centres’. These centres bring people from the community together to swap clothes, furniture, books and whatever else you’re having to cultivate community and foster a culture of upcycling.To tell more, Seán is joined by Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for the North Inner City.

The current weather might have you looking back on some of your fondest memories when the snow would grace you with its presence. So, what are some of your favourite snow day memories?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Simon Tierney joins Sean Moncrieff to discuss some hard life lessons learnt from taking his tree down too early...

Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less than 5% of farmers in Ireland are under the age of 35.Why is it that young people from agricultural backgrounds don’t see a future working the land? Or is there something else going on?Joining Seán to discuss this is Macra President, Elaine Houlihan.

A group of volunteers in Limerick claim a simple chat could mean the difference between life and death. Volunteers from across the county patrol the River Shannon hoping to help people who are struggling with their mental health.Seán is joined by Lee Reeves, member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, to discuss…

With the financial restrictions today, it can be hard for families to have a stay at home mum. However, those who can, sometimes regret it.Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with the Irish Times and host of Conversations with Parents Podcast joins Seán to discuss.