Moncrieff Highlights Newstalk

The TV show Bridgerton might be set in the 1800s, but it’s influencing today’s lingerie.  
Sales of the balcony or balconette bras have soared, which would give women a more busty, fuller shape.  
To complement the look, sales of high-leg knickers are also increasing.  
Laura Mullet is a fashion expert and joins Seán to discuss.

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A member of staff at Howth’s King Sitric, who had a stand at the Taste of Dublin Festival last weekend, was treated to a bit of a surprise when an oyster he shuck while preparing a dish produced a pearl! 
An Irish oyster like this producing a pearl is extremely rare, with odds of about 1 in 5 million!
Dec McManus is from Howth’s King Sitric, and joins Seán to discuss.

While much attention focuses on Newgrange over the summer solstice this week, a unique event will happen tomorrow night when a moon standstill will occur over a Bronze Age altar in Kerry. 
Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Bonane Community Council.

In July 1927, Kevin O’Higgins, the Minister for Justice, was assassinated on his way to mass in Booterstown. Now, a new book explores this complex story. 
Joining Seán to discuss is Arthur Matthews, Author of ‘Walled in By Hate: Kevin O’Higgins, His Friends and Enemies’.

A new survey of people who use dating websites has found that the majority are willing to settle for someone who’s just a bit better than average. Is this the case? Are we all willing to settle when it comes to love?
Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking people about that, and what people find annoying about their partners. He joins Seán to discuss.

Spotify users will be familiar with the never-ending options of new music thrown at them, but how do the algorithms actually work?
Joining Seán to discuss is Glenn McDonald, former ‘data alchemist’ for Spotify and author of new book ‘You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favourite Song’...