Moncrieff

Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories. This week...Afghanistan - release female athlete after thirteen days in jailSouth Africa - Mandela's goods cleared for sale by Supreme CourtFiji - 6 charged in relation to country's biggest drug seizureGermany - German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deathsEstonia - European Fencing Championship moved from Estonia

The boom in second-hand fashion is often celebrated as a sustainability success story — but according to sustainability strategist Pat Kane, that’s only part of the picture. She argues that rising costs, value, and access are the real forces driving resale’s rapid growth. Pat Kane, founder of reuzi, joined Sean to discuss

With the country in the midst of a bout of absolutely AWFUL weather, many of us are looking out at day after day of rain and wondering when will it ever stop, and how can I escape this...Travel Writer Joan Scales joined Sean to offer some advice to people if they are looking to book a trip away.

At 29 most young people are looking forward to building a life and settling down, but for Niamh Ni Hoireabhaird this takes a bit of adjustment. She is newly married, but is living with Friedreich’s ataxia which is a rare and progressive neuromuscular condition which is beginning to deteriorate.Niamh was hoping that a new drug which could potentially help her condition and improve her life would be made available, but because this isn’t deemed cost-effective those hopes were dashed last month.  In a statement, The National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics confirmed that a HSE reimbursement decision has not been made as it is currently in the drug approval process.  Niamh Joined Sean to discuss her condition and how access to the drug may help her.

Martin Rowson has been skewering politicians in the Guardian for more than four decades, bringing ink, paint and biting satire to some of the biggest political moments of our time.  But with the world in turmoil, does satire still matter?Martin Joined Sean to discuss

The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popping up in headlines and social media: the striking similarity between the women the Beckham brothers date and their mother, Victoria Beckham. While some dismiss it as coincidence or media exaggeration, others see it as a window into how early attachment, familiarity, and ideals of beauty shape romantic choice. To unpack what psychology really says about attraction, imprinting, and the influence of parental figures—without the gossip. Sean was joined by Professor of Psychiatry Brendan Kelly who can separate myth from science.

A new app uses AI to identify the footprints of dinosaurs. But how does it work? Sean to discuss was Steve Brusatte, Palaeontologist from the University of Edinburgh and scientific consultant on last year’s box office hit Jurassic World Rebirth...

After New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated the idea of introducing a baby box scheme to his city, the Scottish government sent him one of theirs. But, should we have one in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, former Midwife and Fertility Coach.

U.S. based Journalist Jenny Singer examines the common belief that adulthood requires a tight-knit, always-present friend group. Influenced by TV, social media, and cultural expectations, this idea persists even though most adult friendships are maintained one-on-one rather than in cohesive groups.The piece explores why the desire for a friend group feels so strong, why such groups are rare, and how mistaking a fantasy for a norm can contribute to loneliness.So, does the “perfect” friend group exist?Jenny joins Seán to discuss.

With building supplies getting more and more expensive, Seán’s guest decided to build a barn instead of a brick and mortar traditional structure. So, did it pay off? Interior Designer Robert Gylnn joins to discuss…