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  • Celebrating National Mouldy Cheese Day!

    October 9, 2026 · 6 min

    Today is National Mouldy Cheese Day, where we celebrate cheeses that taste great, but maybe not smell as good… Joining Seán to celebrate the day and chat about cheese is Kevin Sheridan, Managing Director at Sheridan's Cheesemongers Ltd.

  • First ever photograph turns 200 years old

    October 9, 2026 · 10 min

    200 years ago, a French inventor took the first ever photograph. What’s the story behind this, and how has photography changed since? Trish Lambe, Artistic Director of Photo Museum Ireland joins Seán to discuss.

  • Why you should leave dogs out of your bed!

    October 9, 2026 · 11 min

    People love their pets, enough to find it natural to have their dog to sleep on the bed with them. Not only does this lead to stinky sheets, it might not lead to the best night’s sleep… for the dog! Steph Rousseau, dog trainer and canine…

  • What happened to the high heeled shoe?

    October 8, 2026 · 7 min

    When you go out these days, you’ll see people dressed up, but what you won’t see nearly as much anymore is the high heeled shoe. The era of stilettos seems to be over, so what happened? Lise Hand, Journalist and columnist with the Journal…

  • Irish experts warn about Australian ‘health guru’ hosting talks in Ireland

    October 8, 2026 · 8 min

    More than a dozen scientists, doctors and academics recently signed a letter warning about an Australian woman called Barbara O’Neill. She describes herself as a healer, and will be speaking next week at a series of events in Ireland…

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  • How cutting overseas aid impacts a Cambodian classroom

    October 8, 2026 · 8 min

    Under the Trump administration, the US has cut massive amounts of overseas aid, and they’re not the only country doing that. How does that impact the countries dependent on that aid? Colm Byrne, Teacher from Portmarnock has lived in…

  • Have you lied on your CV? - Henry McKean Reports

    October 8, 2026 · 13 min

    More than three quarters of jobseekers lie on their CV, from falsifying qualifications to securing employment, to exaggerating their achievements. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.

  • How suicide bereavement services work

    October 8, 2026 · 19 min

    This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. As part of that, Pieta with Lyon’s Tea have partnered to host a tea and talk day, encouraging others to come together over a cup of tea. Pieta is all about preventing suicide and self harm, but…

  • Has butter made a comeback?

    October 7, 2026 · 7 min

    There was a time when butter was viewed as deadly, and not in a cool way! Spread some on your toast, and it’ll go straight to your heart! But seemingly, even in this health-obsessed world, butter has made a huge comeback! Mary Sharpe…

  • The portrayal of periods in media - and why it’s important

    October 7, 2026 · 14 min

    On television, the biggest representation for periods you might see would be in advertisements, where a nondescript blue liquid takes the place of menstrual blood. Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max series, ‘Youth’, bucks this trend, by having…

  • Should Cork Prison become a protected structure?

    October 7, 2026 · 7 min

    Cork Prison has existed since the early 1800s. It first started as a military barracks before becoming the site of executions after 1916. The building is old and has been abandoned for the past decade. Cork City Councillors have voted to…

  • Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Haunted Houses

    October 7, 2026 · 18 min

    Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving ‘haunted’ houses!

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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk