Moncrieff

Where do people start when they need/want to preserve their digital legacy? Who can access your saved songs, your digtial notes, your blog/website, email addresses, can anyone? Subscriptions to netflix, gaming accounts, your Instagram, Dropbox – you might have crypto currency accounts, shopping apps, gambling/lotto apps, your utility bills the list is endlessSomeone is going to need access to these when you pass away, whether its for practical purposes or emotional /sentimental, so how should you plan for it?Jennifer Muldowney, AKA The Glam Reaper from Muldowney Memorials

The Government plans to introduce a three-year ban on family reunification for recognised refugees, along with new financial requirements. Ministers say it’s about tightening the system — but critics argue it risks leaving spouses and children in danger. With just over 2,500 family members reunited since 2022, is this necessary reform or an unfair restriction?  Nasc Chief Executive Fiona Hurley, joined Sean to discuss

An Irishman who travelled to America in the late 18th century has been honoured in Cork with a plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America’. Joining me now with the story is Michelle O’Mahony, a historian based in Cork...Image: National Museum of Ireland

A new study has found that bonobo monkeys can engage in make-believe in a very similar way to children. Joining Sean was Amalia Bastos, Lecturer in Comparative Psychology at the University of St. Andrews.

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories.

Keith Walsh, Family law solicitor at Keith Walsh Solicitors, joined Sean off the back of the announcement from the Justice Minister that the government is to introduce a ‘child maintenance calculator’ to help couples make DIY agreements. But what does this mean and will it help the often complicated task of try sorting out child maintenance.

A perhaps unexpected situation has arisen at the Milan Cortina Olympics this week with a number of successful athletes disappointed to discover that their medals have literally broken apart just minutes after winning them...so, what’s going on? Joining Sean was Sean Ingle, Chief Sports Writer for the Guardian, who is in Livigno in Italy where many of the events are currently taking place.

Once a staple in homes around the world, free-standing kitchens are making a stylish comeback. After years of sleek built-in cabinetry dominating interior design trends, more homeowners and designers are embracing the flexibility, character, and charm of standalone kitchen pieces.  Sean was joined by Roisin Murphy  Interior Designer.

Can a midlife break spent criss-crossing the globe bring renewed meaning to life? This is what Ellie and Mark decided to do. They left their jobs and are currently cycling around the world. They have so far completed 28,000 km and are in the south of Japan at the moment. Mark Graham, 51 year old Waterford man is travelling the world  and he joined Sean to tell him all about it.

Spreadsheeting is now a competitive problem solving e-sport, attracting huge audiences in the States. Joining Sean was Irishman Diarmuid Early, the most recent winner of the Microsoft Excel World Championships.