Seán Moncrieff facts for kids

Seán Moncrieff is a well-known Irish radio and television host, journalist, and author. He is famous for his afternoon radio show, Moncrieff, on the station Newstalk. He also writes a regular column for The Irish Times newspaper.

On television, you might know him from shows like the comedy panel game Don't Feed the Gondolas or as the narrator for the popular cooking show The Restaurant. He has also written several successful books.

Early Life and Education

Seán Moncrieff was born in London, England. His mother was from County Mayo in Ireland, and his father was from Edinburgh, Scotland. When Seán was 12, his family moved to Ballinasloe, a town in County Galway, Ireland.

He went to Garbally College for his secondary school education. After finishing school, he moved to Dublin to study journalism. Later, he earned a degree in English and Philosophy from University College Dublin (UCD).

Career in Broadcasting and Journalism

Seán started his career as a freelance journalist in Dublin. This means he wasn't employed by just one company but wrote articles for many different newspapers and magazines. He wrote about a wide variety of topics, from flower shows to serious events in the Middle East.

He then moved to London for a while, where he worked for a TV magazine and as a researcher for the TV station Channel 4.

Working with RTÉ and Other Channels

When he returned to Ireland, Seán began working with Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), Ireland's national broadcaster. He presented many popular shows on both radio and television. Some of his well-known TV shows include The End, Good Grief Moncrieff!, and Don't Feed the Gondolas.

He also hosted radio shows on RTÉ Radio, like The Right Side on Saturday mornings. In the United Kingdom, he worked as a writer and presenter for major channels like the BBC, Channel 4, and Channel 5.

The Moncrieff Show on Newstalk

Today, Seán Moncrieff is best known for his radio program, The Moncrieff Show. It airs every weekday afternoon on the radio station Newstalk. The show has been on the air since 2004 and has been very successful, winning many awards for its quality and entertainment.

Writing Career

Besides his work on radio and TV, Seán Moncrieff is also a talented author.

• His first novel, Dublin, was published in 2001 and became a bestseller in Ireland.
• He wrote a non-fiction book called Stark Raving Rulers: twenty minor despots of the twenty-first century in 2004.
• His second novel, The History of Things, was released in 2007 and received great reviews. The Irish Independent newspaper called it "arguably the best Irish novel of the year".
• He has published other books, including The Angel of the Streetlamps (2012) and The Irish Paradox (2015).

Awards and Recognition

Seán Moncrieff's work has earned him many awards over the years.

• His radio show on Newstalk has won twelve PPI/IMRO radio awards in different categories. It has also won two awards at the New York Radio Awards, which recognizes the best radio from around the world.
• In 2016, Seán was named Speech Broadcaster of the Year for his excellent work on the radio.
• He was also once voted as having the most popular voice on radio.