Highlights From Moncrieff

As festival season kicks off, thousands of Irish people will be hauling their tents to various sites across the country. But, will they bring them home afterwards? Every year, countless tents are left abandoned across the country.One man was so astonished by this level of waste that he now salvages them himself. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Pip Sheridan, who runs Found in a Field…

What has height got to do with looking for love?Well now on dating apps, users are being invited to filter by height…Tinder looks set to allow people paying for their premium service to search for partners who are over or under a certain height, with the move likely to see short men and taller women struggle online...So, why are we so obsessed with height? And does a man really need to be tall, dark and handsome to be successful on online dating apps?Matchmaker Sharon Kenny joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

The French are, of course, famous for their cheese, and for good reason! They make some of the tastiest and often smelliest cheeses on the planet.But, are they on the brink of some sorted existential cheesy crisis?It would seem that young French people are losing their love for pungent cheese and cheese in general, as a recent survey found that 18 to 24 year olds there were distinctly unenthusiastic about some of the country’s most odorous dairy products.Kevin Sheridan is the owner of Sheridans Cheese, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

How long does it really take to build muscle?And is there such a thing as a quick fix when it comes to exercise and getting healthier?Should you really be pushing yourself in the gym to do more reps, or is it a case of just extending your evening stroll?Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Fiona Skelly, Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health.

Tom Dunne’s guest has been instrumental in the development of ‘Luna’, an artificially created simulation of the moon. This Saturday, June 7th, Dr Aidan Cowley from the European Space Agency’s Astronaut Centre in Germany will be leading a conversation called “Keeping Astronauts Alive on the Moon”. The event is part of the annual UCD Festival.Aidan joins to discuss.

You might have heard of ‘Ballerina Cappuccina’ or ‘Chimpanzini Bananini’ on your TikTok feed, and if you haven’t, well then that's a good sign. It means you’ve escaped ‘Italian Brainrot’... for now anyways.These characters are as silly as they sound. They come from the new generative AI meme that is sweeping across social media and being consumed by children. But, is a ballerina with a cappuccino as a head really that innocent?Guest host Tom Dunne is joined by Catherine Prasifka, author and writer-in-residence for Maynooth University to discuss.

What is ‘Corkness’?With Cork due to take on Limerick in the Munster Hurling final, the idea of ‘Corkness’ and that swagger has come up again, but what is it really? And, are Cork people actually special?Editor of CorkBeo.ie, Joe O’Shea, joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

A new book explores the intersection between Irish Republicanism and music, a very timely publication in the context of the rise of Kneecap and others. Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Stan Erraught, Music lecturer at the University of Leeds and author of ‘Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland’…

Have you ever wondered why enough or through are spelled completely differently to how they are pronounced?This is not just something that has troubled you, but has also been a bugbear for millions, perhaps billions, of English speakers stretching all the way back to the 12th century.So, why have these odd spellings and others like them persisted?Gabe Henry is the Author of ‘Enough Is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell’. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: HarperCollins Publishing

Going on holiday is one of the joys in life... but for a lot of people, it leads to a bit of a panic when it comes to packing...How many pairs of jocks do you really need for a quick city trip, and can you ever have enough pairs of shoes for that beach holiday?Kirsty Blake Knox from the Irish Independent joins Seán to discuss.

German man Tom Kopke was victorious at the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling event for the second year in a row, saying he "risked his life" to win.Mr Kopke, 23, who runs his own YouTube channel, was one of dozens of competitors who took part in the traditional annual event down the slopes of Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire.He joins Seán to discuss the experience.

It’s the time of year again when people are buying and trying on different swimwear and bikinis as they get ready for their holidays, but it’s not always as easy as it seems…Social media puts a lot of pressure on people to feel like they must look a certain way in order to wear a bikini, but Riona O’Connor, actor, comedian and creator, has used it to spread body positivity messages by creating witty bikini review videos that went viral.She joins Seán to discuss!

A memorial has been unveiled in Dunmanway in Cork to remember the 14 girls who were orphaned by the Famine and shipped to Australia as part of the dubious Earl Grey Scheme.Joining Seán to discuss this is Historian Michelle O’Mahony, who has been investigating the story…Image: Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

The Government’s badger culling programme is coming under scrutiny after an investigation by The Journal has alleged that 80% of culls have been carried out on badgers that were not carrying tuberculosis…Joining Seán to discuss is Patricia Devlin, Reporter for the Journal Investigates...

Did you know that writing a simple thank you note can improve your mental wellbeing? But, when exactly should we be writing thank you notes, and what are the rules around them?Patricia Maybury, Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Etiquette Suite, joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever bought clothes online, then realised they are the wrong size and they don’t look like they did in the photo, so you send them back?How do you shop for shoes and shirts in 2025? Online or in person?Henry McKean joins Seán to share what he’s heard from the public!

It is being reported that due to resourcing problems, Irish military flight operations will have their hours reduced to a more part-time basis.What is behind these issues, and what are the ramifications?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel.

Have you ever wondered what space smells like?Well, it ranges from rotten eggs to raspberries… Space Scientist Marina Barcenilla, who is recreating the smells of space, joins Seán to tell more.

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the possibility that we might switch to a four day working week.One CEO who has embraced this idea in the last two years is Aled Nelmes, who is CEO of Lumen SEO.But, on the back of the success of his four day week policy Aled is now going a step further and allowing his employees an entirely flexible 4 day week.So how does that work exactly? Aled joins Seán to discuss.

We know her variously as the Blessed Virgin or the Mother of God.But how much can we actually know about the person Mary of Nazareth?Brendan Butler is a Theologian and author of ‘My Story, by Jesus of Nazareth’. He joins Seán to discuss.