Moncrieff

A charity based in Kildare town has recently released a robin red breast that came into its care, after getting itself attached to a glue trap.Dan Donoher, Manager of Kildare Wildlife Rescue joined Sean to discuss...

Last week, the eyes of the world were on the International Criminal Court, as Aouth Africa took a case against Israel over the situation in Gaza. Some were claiming that what was happening in Palestine constituted genocide, however, this has been disputed by Israel. But what is the definition of genocide? Professor Ray Murphy is from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway  and he joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Starting is easy, quitting's tough. JJ Clarke, Assistant Podcast Producer at the Irish Independent, insightfully explores this in his latest piece. He delves into the deceptive simplicity of taking up vaping and the Herculean challenge of letting it go. He joined Sean on the show this afternoon...

Saturday evening TV in the 1990s was in its prime, with classics like Blind Date, Noel’s House Party, You’ve been Framed and others.  But one gameshow stands out – Gladiators.  With its famous catchphrases like “Contenders, Ready?” and “Awooga”, it was hugely popular tv, and it’s making a comeback. Tomorrow night, a brand new set of Gladiators will return to the BBC.  Rory Cashin, Entertainment Journalist joined Sean to discuss...

The German Chancellor’s office has announced that it will retain its 19th century pneumatic tube messaging system due to its fears of Russian interception of digital alternatives. Sean was joined by James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph...

Turbulence is the worst part of flying for many people. Though it’s a phenomenon that happens surprisingly regularly, it can often be alarming – one that can strike fear into even the most seasoned flyers. But what is turbulence, and what flight paths is it the worst on? Gerry Byrne, aviation journalist joined Sean to discuss...

According to comedian Emma Doran, Irish women are apologise too much. Emma depicts this in her latest video, which features various characters, one of which apologises for her kettle being too loud, while in another apologises for her death inconveniencing the mourners. But is this the case for all Irish women? Barbara Scully joined Sean to discuss...

There is a comptetion currently ongoing for the World's Ugliest Lawn. Broadcaster and Gardener Diarmuid Gavin is one of the judges and he joined Sean to discuss...

Singer Imelda May has revealed that her father was dressed in a clown suit for his wake because he had specifically requested them to arrange this as he wanted to make people laugh. But how do people decide what to dress their loved ones in for their funeral?Sean was joined by Mary Cuniffe, Manager of Massey Bros Funeral Home in Templeogue...

Cork city's old phone boxes are due to be replaced with digital kiosks.Eir is applying to Cork City Council to replace their old phone boxes with new kiosk-style digital payphones.Meanwhile in Dublin the new digital phone boxes are installed. Sean was joined by Henry McKean who is going down memory lane and looking at how old phone boxes are being renovated and turned into other things to help communities...