Moncrieff

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Moncrieff episodes

April 27 The extraordinary life of boxer Dan Donnelly
The legendary bare knuckle boxer Dan Donnelly will be celebrated at a special event in the National Stadium on May 9th.
Joining Seán to look back on his extraordinary life is Historian Donal Fallon…
9 min
April 27 What is the downside to modular garden homes?
The Government’s decision to allow modular housing units in people’s back gardens might seem like a good idea on the face of it, but will it lead to a bigger mess than we are already in?
Joining Seán to discuss is Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin…
13 min
April 24 Has jazz become less complex?
A new study has found that jazz music has been progressively more simplified since the 1960’s. How do you define complexity in music, and how true is this?
Joining Seán to discuss is Cormac McCarthy, who is a Pianist, Composer and Arranger.
12 min
April 24 Sony makes an AI table tennis robot - is the sport in trouble?
This week Sony released a report and video footage of a project they have worked 5 years to perfect: an AI robot that can play competitive table tennis. So, what does this mean for the future of the sport?
Joining Seán to discuss is David McNally, CEO of Table Tennis Ireland…
Image: Sony AI
5 min
April 24 Lego in space sets a new world record!
A new Guinness World Record has been etched into the annals of history as a group in the UK sent a Lego figure into space, but how did they do it?
Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Chris Rose, Head of Projects at Sent Into Space…
Image: Blocks Magazine
13 min
April 24 Seahorses in Ireland - and why we need to protect them
Seahorses live on Ireland's coasts, and, despite being difficult to spot, their home continues to be in danger…
Joining Seán to discuss is Kealan Doyle, Founder of Save of Seahorses and Seahorse Aquariums Red Cow.
12 min
April 23 Naples sewage tunnel heist

The sewage tunnel heist that has European banks panicking. By the time police arrived at the scene in Naples, the robbers had vanished beneath the city. Nick Squires, Italy Correspondent with the Daily Telegraph joined Seán Moncrieff on the show to discuss.
7 min
April 23 Holidays in North Korea
The Blur frontman Damon Albarn revealed this week that he takes his daughter on family holiday’s to North Korea....but how possible is it actually to visit the secretive state as a tourist? Seán Moncrieff was joined on the show by Shane Horan, an Irish tour operator and photographer, who has visited many times...
9 min
April 23 So You Think You’re an Adult: My wife wants me to self-groom
Declan Buckley, and Barbara Scully and Seán Moncrieff help tackle listener dilemmas.
28 min
April 23 Monkeys in Gibraltar eating soil to deal with junk food intake
Monkeys in Gibraltar are eating soil as a means of healing upset tummies after consuming junk food from tourists, according to a new study. But why? Sean Moncrieff was joined by Sylvain Lemoine, Assistant professor in biological anthropology at Cambridge...
7 min