Moncrieff Highlights

Restrictions on the movement of vehicles and people have been tightened in Delhi as a toxic smog envelopes the Indian capital. A respiratory Doctor in India has said that being exposed to the smog is the equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day…

Rahul Bedia is a Freelance Senior Journalist in New Delhi, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Spanish Armada, while often remembered as a clash between England and Spain, had its impact stretched far beyond the English Channel, leaving a lasting mark on Ireland’s shores.

Michael B. Barry’s new book ‘1588, The Spanish Armada and the 24 Ships Lost on Ireland’s Shores’ explores the surprising connections between Spain and Ireland. He joins Seán to discuss.

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A new documentary film, opening in Irish cinemas tomorrow, explores the bizarre story of a curious national television contest called ‘Housewife of the Year’.

Joining Seán to discuss is its Director, Ciarán Cassidy.

Apparently, there is a recommended amount of time you should be spending on a toilet. Are there issues with sitting on the loo for too long? And what’s the recommendation?

Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been investigating and asking about people’s toilet timings, and joins Seán to discuss.

How do you make yourself stand out from the crowd when canvassing for an election? With so many candidates on the ballot paper, you have to create a perception of uniqueness, which means thinking outside the box and getting creative. From Ben Gilroy’s infamous hurley video to Danny Healy Rae’s crayons, there are endless ways to win over voters.

Joining Seán to go through some of the most innovative examples is Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.

While the remains of Richard III were discovered back in 2012 under a car park in Leicester, a new part of the project has tried to recreate his voice, with surprising results.

Joining Seán to discuss is Phillipa Langley, Historian and author who discovered the remains of Richard III...

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Divorce after 50 is on the rise, and it can drastically change your retirement plans. With fewer working years left, declining pensions and assets like your home and retirement accounts at stake. Navigating a ‘grey divorce’ requires careful planning.

Joining Seán to discuss this is Family Law Solicitor, Keith Walsh.

‘There is a screaming need for lots more female tradespeople’ - that’s according to Freelance Journalist Áilín Quinlan, who recently made the point that more and more women living alone may feel more comfortable dealing with female tradespeople visiting their homes.

Áilín joins Seán to discuss.

In last night’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, N-Dubz star and former XFactor Judge, Tulisa Contostavlos opened up about being demisexual, shedding light on a term many may not know. Demisexuality describes those who only experience romantic or sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with someone.

To tell more about what it is to be demisexual, Seán is joined by Sex and Relationship Expert, Caroline West.

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A small earthquake was recorded in Cork yesterday. This was a very rare occurrence, with most taking place in Wexford and Donegal.

Joining Seán to discuss this is James Granell, Seismic Data Analyst for the Irish National Seismic Network…