Moncrieff Highlights

While the midday meal used to be the largest meal of the day in Ireland, that culinary convention has been largely resigned to history due to busier, on the go lives. But, how do you create a healthy lunch that isn’t so light you end up snacking for the afternoon?Joining Seán to discuss is Dietician Sophie Pratt…

Do Italians have a better life than us, and what does La Dolce Vita mean? Do they just appreciate life more? Henry McKean is in the Italian Alps at the Special Olympics World Winter Games and joins Seán to discuss.

Recent statistics show that more and more Irish people are choosing automatic over manual transmission cars. But which is better and does learning how to drive a car change depending on the transmission?Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Humphries, Motoring Journalist with CompleteCar.ie…

Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum, is currently seeking stories and heirlooms from the public for their upcoming exhibition to mark a hundred years of the Irish passport. But, what were the first passports actually like?Joining Seán to discuss is Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at Epic, the Irish Immigration Museum…

With 95% of cosmetic packaging being thrown away and cosmetics taking centuries to break down, the beauty industry has had to step up to the plate with being more environmentally responsible - and refillables are becoming the eco-friendly solution. From skincare to luxury palettes, there are lots of ways to give your beauty routine a sustainable makeover.To tell more, Seán is joined by Laura Birmingham, Beauty Columnist  at The Irish Mail on Sunday and Beauty Editor at evoke.ie…

Why does it feel like we have less money for groceries, even when the official price stats say otherwise? It’s a question many of us are asking as we watch our grocery bills climb. While essentials like butter and bread continue to rise in price, it's the smaller luxuries: chocolate, coffee, and olive oil that really seem to sting.To discuss, Seán is joined by Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

Are you always bickering over whether it’s too hot or too cold in your home?And does your other half want the heating boosted up while you would rather a cool breeze circulate?Aoife Foley, Professor in Energy Systems and Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure at the University of Manchester joins Seán to discuss.

It is difficult to put into words the impact that losing a parent has on a child, no matter what age you are.Twenty five year old Martha Lovett Cullen lost her beloved mum to breast cancer seven months ago, and she is now campaigning for more awareness of dense breast tissue reporting so that other women can be better informed about their health...Martha joins Seán to discuss.If you have any questions or worries, don’t hesitate to contact breastcheck.ie by emailing info@breastcheck.ie or calling 1800 454555.

What is a ‘Saturn Return’ – something to live by or complete nonsense?In astrology, there are two major times of transition in your life, and these are marked by ‘Saturn’s Return’, with this month full of planets in retrograde...Joining Seán to explain what any of this means is Astrologer, Rachelle Hicks.

Journalist Liam Collins was a proud bald man for over 30 years when he decided to try a hairpiece, but after his daughter failed to recognise him on the street, he decided it wasn’t for him…Liam joins Seán to discuss the experience.Image: Argyle Hair Solutions