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Moncrieff
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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew.
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How do you daydrink without falling asleep?
1w ago00:08:30Tap to summarizeWith the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table?Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!
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Should chess be recognised as a sport in Ireland?
1w ago00:15:49Tap to summarizeShould chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries?Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.
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Should Irish men embrace the budgie smuggler?
1w ago00:09:40Tap to summarizeAs the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it?Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.
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Erdoğan gifts revolvers to NATO leaders - why?
1w ago00:10:38Tap to summarizeIt’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets…Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph.Image: Reuters
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Why are companies making their own ‘office fragrances’?
1w ago00:06:30Tap to summarizeBig companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas.Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…
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What does a national sandcastle competition involve?
1w ago00:08:36Tap to summarizeThe National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday.Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.
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Cathal McNaughton on his return to photojournalism
1w ago00:22:44Tap to summarizePulitzer Prize-winning Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton joins Seán to discuss his new work and return to photojournalism, the Ireland Project, as well as more broadly about his life as a photojournalist.
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What makes for a good summer? - Henry McKean Reports
1w ago00:13:21Tap to summarizeWhat makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.
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Should we all get a prenup?
1w ago00:08:32Tap to summarizeWhen Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics “It's a love story, baby, just say yes,” she probably didn’t have legal documents on her mind.But, ahead of her wedding last weekend, a team of lawyers have surely been working hard to draw up what is expected to be one of the most extensive celebrity prenuptial agreements of all time.With divorce rates on the rise in Ireland, it begs the question: should we have prenups?Joining Seán to discuss is Family Law Solicitor, Keith Walsh...
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How does a TV set fit into the interior design of your home?
1w ago00:06:53Tap to summarizeAudience-measurement company Nielsen estimates the number of “no-TV” households now stands at 424,000, or nearly 21% of the total, the confidential RTÉ briefing to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said. With so many homes now not having a TV set, what do they point the furniture at? And if you do have a TV, how do you fit it into your home design?Joining Seán to discuss is Róisín Murphy, Architect and Interior Designer.
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