Irish radio presenter to broadcast talk show

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A radio presenter from Ireland will broadcast his show live from Abu Dhabi next week.

Sean Moncrieff, who hosts the daily afternoon show on NewsTalk radio in Ireland, will interview leading Irish residents including the Irish Ambassador to the UAE Cairan Madden, and Gerald Lawless, the executive chairman of the Jumeirah Group. Richard Cregan, the chief executive of Yas Marina Circuit and a Dubliner, will be also interviewed.

Moncrieff will begin the show from Abu Dhabi on Monday for five days.

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