Moncrieff Highlights

From U2 to Johnny Cash, we all know how much talent is required to get an album to number one. But, would these artists have been as successful if it wasn’t for the labour and skill of their Managers?So, what makes a successful Manager?Joining Seán to discuss is Michael Mary Murphy, Author of ‘Pop Music Management: Lessons from the Managers of Number One Albums’...

According to a new poll in the UK, men can multitask as much as women! This shocking revelation has left one question standing: is this really true?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

The blobfish, once labeled the world’s ugliest animal, has now been named Fish of the Year in New Zealand.Joining Seán to discuss why is Konrad Kurta, Spokesperson from the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust…Image: Australian Museum

Most treatment for mental illness is delivered on a voluntary basis in the community in Ireland, but a small portion of people are detained under an “involuntary admission”.But, under the Mental Health Bill 2024, which is currently in a committee stage, the ways in which this is being done could be significantly altered.Brendan Kelly is Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, and has been writing about this in today’s Irish Times. He joins Seán to discuss.

Just after the lockdown in 2021, Ciaran Gaffney told his friends that he’d like to hold a storytelling event with friends and family.The event was unexpectedly a great success but what was more unexpected was that later events were so popular, that within 2 years, Ciaran was quitting his job to run these now international events full time.Ciaran Gaffney is the Founder of Seanchoíche and joins Seán to discuss.

After 5 years, Artist Dorothy Cross has completed her ambition to repatriate a mummified body from Ireland to Egypt. But, how did it all begin?Dorothy Cross, Artist and Producer of the ‘Kinship: Home’ project joins Seán to discuss.Image: Dorothy Cross

With summer around the corner, you may be getting your arrangements ready for a break away. But, if you are a pet owner, getting them cared for can be a bit of a conundrum. Many choose to put pets in kennels, but what about letting someone house sit your pets while you're away?Joining Seán for more on this is Bray-based Veterinarian, Pete Wedderburn.

How has the pandemic affected babies born during lockdown? With fewer social interactions and a shift in routines, these babies have had unique experiences. A groundbreaking study has been tracking their gut health, allergy rates, and social development.To tell more about this fascinating research, Seán is joined by Professor Jonathan Hourihane, Paediatric Consultant and lead of the ‘Floral Study’.

The resurgence in interest in vinyl isn’t just restricted to the purchase of records. There is now a growing craze for getting custom records cut on a lathe machine. Joining Seán to discuss is Tasha Trigger, owner of Lathe to the Grave…

Anecdotally it seems that girls are getting their period earlier, but is this true and should we be having ‘the talk’ a little earlier?Dr Geraldine Connolly, Co-Founder of ‘My Girls Gynae’ joins Seán to explain what is happening, and why young girls are maturing faster…