Moncrieff

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Moncrieff episodes

May 21 What are the Cigar Smoking World Championships?
Is cigar smoking still much of a thing in Ireland? What is involved in the competition taking place around cigars soon?
Joining Seán to discuss is Barry Joyce, Managing Director of the Decent Cigar Emporium.
8 min
May 21 Bra grants for women with mastectomies
Did you know that women who have had a mastectomy are able to get a grant to buy bras and swimwear? What is included?
Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Sanderson, owner of Peaches and Cream Underwear.
9 min
May 21 Should we introduce ‘partial’ sick days?
In 2027, Germany will be introducing ‘partial’ sick days, where employees can do as little as 25% of the day’s work if they are ill. This is in order to curb record levels of sick day absences in the country. Should we introduce something similar here?
Joining Seán to discuss is Alison Hodgson, Country Director for CIPD, the Professional Body for the World of Work.
6 min
May 21 Do you understand the nature around you?
If you get to walk through a forest, do you know what you’re actually looking at? Well, Seán’s guest will be hosting nature walks at the Night and Day Festival to help you understand nature that bit more…
Joining to discuss is Pat Neville, Forest Communications Manager with Coillte.
9 min
May 21 Why we should NOT embrace AI
There is clearly an ongoing issue of the use of artificial intelligence in academia, and it’s hard to know how much of the work of a student that is approved is actually generated by AI. So, is this something we should continue to push against? Or do we have to accept it?
Joining Seán to discuss is Juliana Adelman, Assistant Professor of History in DCU and co-author of this editorial.
13 min
May 21 Should we ignore our birthday to stay young?
In an interview with the Telegraph this morning, television presenter Richard Madelay of Richard and Judy fame, says that he will no longer celebrate his birthday, as a way to deal with the ageing process of turning 70. But, is this a good idea? Should we all ignore our birthdays to stay young?
Joining Seán to discuss is Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist & co-host of the ‘Tough Love’ podcast…
15 min
May 20 Why did early medieval Ireland have laws for bees?
Today is National Bee Day, and there is significant concern about the erosion of our bee population. In ancient Ireland, people took bees quite seriously, and drafted laws and rules about their care. So, why was this, and what did those laws look like?
Joining Seán to discuss is Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Ancient and Medieval History, University of Galway.
7 min
May 20 The couple who live apart to stay together
Should a couple who love each other necessarily live together?
If there are issues under one roof, could staying apart save a relationship?
Journalist Anna-Louise Dearden joins Seán to discuss…
19 min
May 20 Moncrieff’s Murder Club: War of the Words
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes…
This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss interesting crimes involving words!
11 min
May 20 Phibsborough’s shrine to the ‘housing gods’
As you will know, the housing situation in Ireland is pretty dire. So much so, people have been visiting a shrine in Phibsborough dedicated to the ‘housing gods’ to improve their chances of getting a home.
Alison Byrne, Artist and Glass Maker, created this shrine, and joins Seán to discuss.
Image: Mulranny Arts
9 min