Moncrieff

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  What is the best way to get rid of fruit flies? 18.08.2026 7min

  Every year, whether there's a heat wave or not, fruit flies seem to magically appear in your home.So, what’s the best way to get rid of them?Dr Colm Moore from Rentokil Mobile joins Seán to discuss!
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  Would you keep an older parent’s age a secret? 18.08.2026 15min

  When Katie Glass, Feature Writer with the London Times, was born, her mother was 24, but her father was 62. When he was in his 80s, she was still in her teens. For many years, her reaction to this age gap was to keep quiet, an attitude she has since changed, particularly after her father’s death.She has been writing about this, and joins Seán to discuss.
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  What were Roger Casement’s zoological exploits? 18.08.2026 6min

  There are many reasons why Roger Casement is a significant figure in Irish history, but one lesser talked about aspect of his life are his zoological exploits. While travelling in Africa and South America, he sent preserved and live specimens back to Ireland…Aidan O’Hanlon, Curator of Entomology at the National Museum of Ireland, joins Seán to discuss.
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  What is the ‘doorway effect’? 18.08.2026 9min

  Why do we sometimes forget what we’re supposed to be doing when we enter a room?To explain the ‘doorway effect’, Seán is joined by Sabina Brennan, Psychologist and Neuroscientist.
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  Should we celebrate ‘inchstones’? - Bairbre Holmes Reports 18.08.2026 12min

  You know what a milestone is, but what about an ‘inchstone’? People are now celebrating the smaller achievements in life, but is there a point in doing so? Or are we patting ourselves on the back before actually doing something worth the cheer?Newstalk’s Bairbre Holmes has been looking into celebrating those small things in life, and sent in this report.
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  How do you legally change your name? 18.08.2026 12min

  A few days ago, the Irish Times reported that there is a steadily increasing number of people changing their names via deed poll.So, what does this process look like?Joining Seán to discuss is Giuseppe Santoro, Notary Public based in Dublin.
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  Why are we superstitious around black cats? 17.08.2026 7min

  It is National Black Cat Appreciation Day!Why are some cultures superstitious around black cats, and what is the history behind it?Joining Seán to discuss is Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore.
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  What is life as a bean an tí like? 17.08.2026 17min

  There’s no rest for a bean an tí in the Gaeltacht, but what does it mean to open your home to generations of young people learning and living through the Irish language.Joining Seán to speak about her experience is bean an tí Máire Uí Choilm.
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  World’s fastest train breaks its own acceleration record - is this the future? 17.08.2026 10min

  An experimental bullet train in China broke its own world record for acceleration, going from zero to 800km an hour in about five seconds, potentially paving the way for ultra-high-speed transportation.The maglev train accelerated to 800km an hour from rest in just 5.3 seconds on a 1km test-track at the Donghu Laboratory in the Hubei province.Maglev trains use magnetic force to lift the entire train slightly above the tracks, removing associated friction, while a magnetic wave generated by coils around the tracks drives the vehicle forward.So, is this the future for rail transportation, and will we ever see it in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Associate Professor in the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dr Paul Cuffe.
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  Four Questions: The summer camp dilemma 17.08.2026 20min

  We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions:What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week?Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!
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  Do Irish people keep each other at arm’s length? 17.08.2026 13min

  Compared to other countries, are Irish people lagging behind when it comes to showing affection? Do we tend to keep each other at arm’s length?Ceire Sadlier, Contributor with the Irish Times, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.
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  Should rom-coms always have happy endings? 14.08.2026 5min

  Rom-coms have always made us believe in the possibility of love and, usually, a happy ending. But, what happens when filmmakers start breaking the rules with the couple not ending up together? Joining John Fardy to speak about this is Cartoonist Luke Healy.
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  4 in 10 men believe they could compete at the 2028 Olympics 14.08.2026 10min

  A new survey of 2,000 adults in the UK has found that 38% of men thought that they could qualify for the Olympic Games if they received professional coaching and a strict training regime…Is this a ridiculous fantasy, or could you also compete if you put your mind to it?Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist and author joins John Fardy to discuss.
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  Is the ‘invisible string’ theory real? 14.08.2026 13min

  Is love really about fate and soulmates, or do we create our own “invisible string” through the choices we make?Dating and relationship expert Francis Kelleher joins John Fardy to discuss.
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  Comedian John Colleary on performing at Electric Picnic 14.08.2026 13min

  For the first time ever, the Comedy Area at Electric Picnic will take place each day over the festival weekend.One of the many acts who will be performing in the tent is the esteemed Comedian and actor, John Colleary.He joins guest host John Fardy to discuss!
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  The international day of the 'ciotóg'! 13.08.2026 9min

  Today is the international day of the 'ciotóg', or left-handed people, known for their creativity, problem-solving skills and unique brain connections. But could our handedness be something we learn rather than something we’re born with? A new study suggests hand dominance may develop through practice, challenging what we thought we knew about why some of us become lefties and other righties.Joining John Fardy to discuss is Dr. Natalie Uomini, Scientific Consultant and Editor.
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  Community supermarket opening in Kildare to support families 13.08.2026 5min

  A new community food market is opening in Kildare this month, helping individuals and families make their weekly shop go further. Supported by FoodCloud the project offers affordable groceries while giving people in need a choice and dignity.Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Matt Ryals, Feed Kildare Founder.
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  The impact drought has on bees 13.08.2026 6min

  As the summer comes to an end, I suspect most of us have been more than delighted with the hot weather, but can bees say the same thing?Beekeepers across the country say their hives are struggling because of the drought.Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss further is Aoife Nic Giolla, Beekeeper who runs Galtee Honey Farm and Founding Member of The Native Irish Honeybee Society.
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  Have you checked your body’s ‘biological’ age? - Bairbre Holmes Reports 13.08.2026 11min

  Have you ever gotten up from a chair with a groan and wondered why you feel ten years older than you should? Well, some people are opting to discover their body’s biological age, using epigenetic tests. These tests analyse an individual’s DNA to see if they are physically older or younger than their actual age.A range of them are available on the Irish market, so Newstalk Reporter Bairbre Holmes went to find out what they are, and how they work…
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  How do you deal with job burnout? 13.08.2026 14min

  Are you feeling burned out at work? You probably aren't alone.A study from 2025 found that job burnout is at 66% - which is an all-time high. So how do we prevent job burnout?Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss is Alison Hodson, Country Director with CIPD.