Moncrieff

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July 17 What is the world’s most beautiful word?
More than a thousand scholars from the Poetry Society of America have voted on the most beautiful word in the English language.
The winner? Diaphanous.
So, why did this word win, and what were the runner ups?
Dr. Gail Flanagan, Communication and Linguistics Lecturer in UL, joins Seán to discuss.
14 min
July 16 How do you introduce your kids to cooking?
With the kids at home now, it may be a good time to introduce them to the world of cooking. So, where do you start?
Jolene Cox, Food journalist and author of ‘Now You’re Cooking! 70 Recipes That Kids Can Make’, and her daughter Lily Mae Cox join Seán to discuss.
12 min
July 16 Should we fine bare-chested men? - Henry McKean Reports
An Italian village in Lake Como is to impose €200 fines on male tourists with bare chests walking down the street. Henry McKean went out and asked: should we introduce fines here in Ireland, or is it ok to let it all hang out in the good weather? And, what about wearing sunscreen?
He sends in this report.
13 min
July 16 The school shooter who became mental health advocate
The following item contains topics of school shootings and suicide. It isn't suitable for little ears and listener discretion is advised.
In 2004, John Romano walked into his New York high school with a shotgun, and started firing. He was 16 years old at the time, and thankfully nobody was killed.
After serving his prison sentence, he now has a quarter of a million followers on TikTok advocating for mental health, and preventing further gun violence.
He joins Seán to discuss…
16 min
July 16 Should Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael admit their political leaning?
There was a time in Irish political history when Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael believed they were diametrically opposites of each other. Now, it seems hard to believe they could hold Government without a coalition. So, should they remove all pretense, and call themselves centre right parties?
David W. Higgins, Economist and Political Analyst, believes they should, and joins Seán to discuss.
10 min
July 16 Risteárd Cooper on comedy & his first solo show
From 23-26 July, the Paddy Power Comedy Festival takes place in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. One of those performing only just recently began his first solo tour!
Risteárd Cooper, comedian, actor and writer joins Seán to discuss.
20 min
July 15 What are early houses?
When looking at options for a pint, have you thought about the early house? What exactly are they, and why are they dying out?
Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Daragh Curran, AKA The Guinness Guru.
9 min
July 15 How to help your plants survive during the hose pipe ban
With the hose pipe ban coming into effect for many counties from tomorrow, how can you ensure that your veg, herbs, and flowers survive and what exactly is allowed when it comes to the garden?
Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Mick Kelly, Founder of GIY in Waterford…
13 min
July 15 Do cultural activities slow down biological ageing?
New research suggests that going to museums, concerts and the cinema can slow down biological ageing, similarly to exercise.
So, how true does this sound?
Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Rose Ann Kenny, Regius Professor of Medicine, Head of Ageing Research at Trinity College Dublin.
8 min
July 15 Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Weather Warnings
Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes…
This week, Cassie joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss cases where the weather was an accomplice, a witness, and, in one case, the detective!
23 min