Moncrieff Highlights

It is something nobody likes thinking about, but what happens if someone has a medical emergency on a plane and passes away mid flight?You might have heard about the Australian couple who complained about enduring a ‘traumatic’ experience after sitting next to a body for four hours on their long haul flight...So, what’s the protocol?Former cabin crew and host The Red Eye Podcast, Ally Murphy, joins Seán to discuss.

In the good old days, being a successful comedian was all about getting on TV.Making Gay Byrne chuckle on The Late Late or even taking the mick out of Seán on Don’t Feed The Gondolas was a sure fire way to put bums on seats at your next live show!But, as with just about everything, social media has ripped up that rule book.Kyla Cobbler is a Comedian who understands this as well as anyone. She joins Seán to discuss…

Once upon a time, parents were told not to introduce potential problem foods, such as seafood, peanuts etc, to kids until they were a bit older. Now, the advice has been changed.Joining Seán to discuss is Juan Trujillo, Paediatric Allergist and Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence in Allergy at Cork University Hospital and UCC…

The Revenue Department in Ireland hires a lot of people - not just to make sure you're paying your taxes - but to prevent smuggling.One if its staff members, who managed to sniff out a quarter of a million in cash and €2 million worth of cigarettes, is a dog named Toby.Henry McKean went out to meet him!

This week is Wish Week on Newstalk and right across the station we have been hearing about the amazing families who have had their wishes granted with the charity.Maisie Randle, who is ten, was one of those children.Her mother Rebecca joins Seán to tell all about Maisie’s big trip to the Harry Potter studios...Let’s make 2025 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate!

Oxfam has teamed up with An Post for a new scheme where you can use the national postal service to pick up your donated clothes and other goods, for free! But, how does it all work?Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Sweeney, Donated Goods Strategy Manager for Oxfam Ireland…

Be honest, do you have a style uniform?According to the fashion experts, once men hit forty just keep buying the same clothes over and over again.So is it a style rut or just a sensible safe wardrobe choice?Fashion Stylist, Personal Shopper and owner of stylishguy.ie, Shane Burke, joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever fancied a slower pace of life living on an island?Well, you may remember that the local community in Arranmore, which is an island off the coast of Donegal, were pioneering when it came to attracting remote workers to come and live on their beautiful shores...So, just how did they manage to grow population numbers for the first time in many years? And did the Croí Cónaithe scheme offering renovation grants make a difference?Adrian Begley from Arranmore Community Council joins Seán to discuss.

Last night, Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech ever on the senate floor in Washington DC, at just over 25 hours before he yielded the floor, but how exactly does filibustering work, and can it be effective?Joining Seán to discuss is Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD…Image: Reuters

You have probably seen the media coverage for the missing farmer Michael Gaine, but not every case gets as much public attention.So, how does a missing person case work normally?Joining Seán to discuss is Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant and Search Supervisor…