Moncrieff

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June 15 Jennie’s Law - How would a domestic violence register work?
The Oireachtas will be considering legislation to establish a register of domestic violence offenders. It’s called ‘Jennie’s Law’, after Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner in 2021.
So, how would it work, and how should it work?
Joining Seán to discuss is Lisa Ann Wilkinson, Barrister at Law victim-survivors of domestic abuse and violence & Co-Founder of the right to transparency campaign.
10 min
June 15 Four Questions: Done Deal Dilemmas
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:
What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?
Joining Seán to discuss is Doireann O’Connor and Donal O'Donoghue!
25 min
June 12 Why are there protests over Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort in Albania?
Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s plans for a billion dollar luxury resort in an environmentally-protected part of Albania is causing major protests in the Balkan country.
Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Smith, the Guardian's Correspondent in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus...
7 min
June 12 What should you wear to a concert?
Are the days of just throwing on a band t-shirt and a pair of jeans to go to a concert well and truly done?
To discuss what you should wear to a concert, Seán is joined by stylist and fashion guru, Laura Mullet.
9 min
June 12 The sexual aphrodisiacs of 18th century Ireland
What was sex like in 18th century Ireland? Apparently, there was a big focus on aphrodisiacs - but what were the touted sexual super items?
Joining Seán to discuss is Historian of Family, Gender and Sexuality, Leanne Calvert.
5 min
June 12 ‘Gig in a Gaff’ is bringing concerts to living rooms
Three musicians who play at a Donegal pub are on a mission to bring concerts into living rooms and kitchens in every Irish county.
This month, Gig in a Gaff had their third concert at a living room in Dublin featuring local artists WineMom, Final Girl and Runner.
Aaron Coleman from Gig in a Gaff joins Seán to discuss.
10 min
June 12 What can be learned from the last boxing match in Croke Park?
With tickets for Katie Taylor’s last hurrah selling out in just 30 minutes this morning, what happened the last time there was a boxing match in Croker, and what lessons can be learned?
Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Hannigan, Sports Journalist based in New York and author of ‘The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland’...
13 min
June 11 Are ‘blackout tattoos’ bad for you?
Singer and actor Machine Gun Kelly, formerly dating Megan Fox, recently opened up about the devastating toll a tattoo trend had on his health.
Blackout tattoos, achieved by covering skin or preexisting tattoos in pitch black ink, is an increasingly common practice, but what are the risks?
Joining Seán to discuss is Aidan O’Connell, owner of Fade Laser Clinic on Grafton Street.
8 min
June 11 Adventurer writes memoir on frozen Siberia hike
In 2022, Seán’s guest set out to hike across the frozen rivers of Siberia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, things took a turn for the worse…
Joining to discuss is Charlie Walker, Adventurer and author of new book ‘On Thin Ice: Adventurer and author of On Thin Ice: An Explorer's Memoir of Siberia, Surveillance and Survival’.
10 min
June 11 What exactly is kleptomania?
What exactly is kleptomania? Is it defined by your upbringing, environmental factors, or just human nature?
To discuss, Seán is joined by Psychologist from the D4 Clinic, whose specialty is the subconscious mind, Jason O’Callaghan.
5 min