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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Movies: Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger
The much-anticipated Oasis documentary 'Don't Look Back In Anger' hit the big screen this week, delving into the reconciliation of brothers Noel and L...
The Last Word on The Environment: Joint Hottest August Ever
This week on The Last Word on the Environment John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the joint hottest ever month of August.
They also discuss Minis...
Minister Daragh O’Brien On Energy Prices, Excise Cuts & Fare Increases
Minister for Transport Daragh O’Brien sits down with Matt to discuss some of the biggest issues for the rest of the year.
They discuss public tr...
Tech Thursday: The Best Smart Speakers On The Market
Andy O'Donoghue speaks to Matt on The Last Word to take a look at the best smart speakers on the market, and what features you should look out for whe...
Culture Club: Kyla Cobbler
Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler is the latest inductee into The Last Word Culture Club.
Kyla talks to Matt about her memoir Happy,Thank You, More Pl...
The Real Nigel Farage By John Sweeney
Journalist John Sweeney joins Matt to talk about his new book The Real Nigel Farage: The Would-Be Prime Minister On Trial.
They discuss whether...
GAA Representatives Insist The Association Is “Not Ready” For Integration
On Tuesday, Mary McAleese announced her decision to step down from her position as chair of the Steering Group on Integration, which was overseeing th...
Personal Finance: Bord Gáis Hikes Prices For 700k Customers
This week on The Last Word on Personal Finance Charlie Weston Joins Matt to offer advice advice after the news that Bord Gáis is significantly hiking...
The Last Word on the US: 25 Years Since 9/11
This week on The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas and Marione McKeone bring us all the latest news fro stateside including looking ahead to the 25th an...
Govt Urged To Attend Trial Of Irishman Accused Of Criminal Damage To Israeli Arms Factory In Germany
Mimi Tatlow Golden, mother of Daniel Tatlow Devally, speaks to Matt ahead of her son's trial.
Daniel has been detained in Germany since Septembe...
Over a Fifth of Adults in Ireland are Obese
22% of Irish adults are considered obses according to new figure from the European Commission.
HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity Professor...
Katie Taylor’s Final Fight Draws 1.6m Viewers
On Monday, RTE released its viewing figures for Katie Taylor’s fight vs Flora Pili at Croke Park, with her final bout reaching a peak audience of 1.6m...
Solicitors Row Pushes Court Cases Back
Conor Hanly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and Eoghan O’Sullivan, partner with Powderly Solicitors, discuss the implications of the continu...
Katie Taylor Wraps Up Her Career At Croke Park
Katie Taylor will wrap up an incredible boxing career this Saturday at a sold-out Croke Park.
Gavan Casey, sportswriters with the 42.ie, joins...
The Last Word On Football: Former Ref Mike Dean Slammed After 'Secret Games' Comment
Former referee Mike Dean landed in hot water this week after he said on a podcast that he used to entertain himself by playing games with other offici...
The Week Trending: EP Waste, Decolonising World Maps & The Traitors Geoblocking
Emma Nolan, presenter of Spin Breakfast, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word for The Week Trending.
Irish House Prices Overvalued By 17%, Says ESRI
New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found that Irish house prices are overvalued by over one fifth.
This is...
Author Interview: Sebastian Barry
Sebastian Barry talks to Matt about his latest novel, The Newer World, which tells the story of Tennyson Bouguereau, a freed slave trying to find mean...
How Will El Niño Impact Ireland This Autumn?
The World Meteorological Organisation has said that El Niño, which changes weather patterns around the world, will likely cause all land areas to expe...
Deliberations In Lindsay Clancy Trial Enter Sixth Day
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial has failed to deliver a verdict for a second time.
Ms. Clancy has pleaded not guilty to the m...
The Last Word On Tech: Apps To Help You Manage Your News Subscriptions
Is your phone constantly being blown up by news notifications? Have you completely lost track of what outlets you're subscribed to?
Andy O'Donog...
Culture Club: Paul Noonan
Musician Paul Noonan is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. Best known as the lead singer of Bell XI, Paul has founded many other musical proj...
70% Of Kids Have Social Media Accounts Despite New Regulations
CyberSafeKids has published it's annual report entitled 'The Year Little Changed.' The report surveyed 6,000 children aged between 8 and 12, and found...
Personal Finance: How To Save Money Between Now And Christmas
If you’re looking for ways to save money between now and the end of the year, Charlie Weston of the Irish Independent has some tips for how you can do...
Former Ireland Rugby Star On His Descent Into Drug Addiction
Ryan Caldwell is a former rugby star who played for Ireland and Ulster, but his story, as detailed in his incredible autobiography 'White Lines', is f...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Threatens TV Host For Reporting Facts
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States including President Donald Trump threatening an NBC...
The Last Word On TV & Streaming: The Traitors Ireland Returns
Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss the return of The Traitors Ireland, how to watch Katie Taylor's final fight, and the best ne...
Finding Humour In The Logistics Of A United Ireland
Paul Howard follows his much loved Ross O'Carroll Kelly series of books with a new satire focusing on plans for a united Ireland.
In A Nation On...
The Last Word On Travel: Spa & Wellness Breaks
Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, has a rundown of all of the best Spa destinations on offer across Ireland to suit every budget.
To catch the...
As Killarney Suffers Worst Ever Floods, Should We All Pay Extra To Help Homeowners Who Can't Get Flood Insurance?
Residents of Killarney, Co Kerry were caught by surprise on Thursday night when torrential downpours led to "chaos" in the town.
Mayor of Killar...
The Last Word On Movies: Remembering Tim Curry & Dolly Parton's Filmography
Brian Lloyd joins The Last Word for the weekly movie slot with three new releases to review: Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars',...
Environment: Should We Stockpile Food To Prepare For National Emergencies?
UK citizens will be told to stock up on some food types in order to ensure they’re prepared for national emergencies.
Should that be something t...
Tech Thursday: AI Enhanced Wearable Fitness Trackers
AI is transforming health tracking from a collection of raw numbers into a personal coach. By analysing heart rate, sleep stages, and skin temperature...
Culture Club: Liz McManus
Former Labour politician and writer Liz McManus is the latest Culture Club inductee, as she marks the release of her new book, Tiny Bruises.
The...
The Last Word Remembers The Life And Work Of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer.
The country music legend was known for hit songs such as Jolene and I W...
The Last Word On Music: Electric Picnic 2026 Preview
Electric Picnic 2026 takes place in Stradbally, Co. Laois this weekend with an estimated 80,000 people set to attend.
Gorillaz, Zara Larsson, So...
The Last Word On The US: Canada To Match US Tariffs As Trade War Escalates
Canada has announced its response to the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump as the trade war between the two countries deepens and both side...
How Was A Doctor Able To Review HSE Patient Scans When His Medical Licence Was Revoked In Two Countries?
A report in the Irish Times this week highlighted the case of a radiologist who reviewed scans for HSE patients through an external company, despite h...
Man United Beaten By Newly Promoted Hull On Opening Premier League Weekend
Manchester United began their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a shock defeat to Hull on Saturday afternoon.
Meanwhile, Keith Andrews' Brent...
TV & Streaming: The Traitors Ireland Returns This Week
The Traitors Ireland returns to our screens on Sunday night, and Matt speaks to Darren Smith, Managing Director of Kite Entertainment about what fans...