Moncrieff Highlights

Going on holiday is one of the joys in life... but for a lot of people, it leads to a bit of a panic when it comes to packing...How many pairs of jocks do you really need for a quick city trip, and can you ever have enough pairs of shoes for that beach holiday?Kirsty Blake Knox from the Irish Independent joins Seán to discuss.

German man Tom Kopke was victorious at the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling event for the second year in a row, saying he "risked his life" to win.Mr Kopke, 23, who runs his own YouTube channel, was one of dozens of competitors who took part in the traditional annual event down the slopes of Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire.He joins Seán to discuss the experience.

It’s the time of year again when people are buying and trying on different swimwear and bikinis as they get ready for their holidays, but it’s not always as easy as it seems…Social media puts a lot of pressure on people to feel like they must look a certain way in order to wear a bikini, but Riona O’Connor, actor, comedian and creator, has used it to spread body positivity messages by creating witty bikini review videos that went viral.She joins Seán to discuss!

A memorial has been unveiled in Dunmanway in Cork to remember the 14 girls who were orphaned by the Famine and shipped to Australia as part of the dubious Earl Grey Scheme.Joining Seán to discuss this is Historian Michelle O’Mahony, who has been investigating the story…Image: Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

The Government’s badger culling programme is coming under scrutiny after an investigation by The Journal has alleged that 80% of culls have been carried out on badgers that were not carrying tuberculosis…Joining Seán to discuss is Patricia Devlin, Reporter for the Journal Investigates...

Did you know that writing a simple thank you note can improve your mental wellbeing? But, when exactly should we be writing thank you notes, and what are the rules around them?Patricia Maybury, Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Etiquette Suite, joins Seán to discuss.

Have you ever bought clothes online, then realised they are the wrong size and they don’t look like they did in the photo, so you send them back?How do you shop for shoes and shirts in 2025? Online or in person?Henry McKean joins Seán to share what he’s heard from the public!

It is being reported that due to resourcing problems, Irish military flight operations will have their hours reduced to a more part-time basis.What is behind these issues, and what are the ramifications?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel.

Have you ever wondered what space smells like?Well, it ranges from rotten eggs to raspberries… Space Scientist Marina Barcenilla, who is recreating the smells of space, joins Seán to tell more.

We know her variously as the Blessed Virgin or the Mother of God.But how much can we actually know about the person Mary of Nazareth?Brendan Butler is a Theologian and author of ‘My Story, by Jesus of Nazareth’. He joins Seán to discuss.