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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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The Week Trending: Count Binface, World Cup Bank Holiday & Heatwaves
This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Journalist Kate Henshaw and Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy to discuss the week's stories.
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Man Almost Sucked Out Of Ryan Air Window
A man was almost sucked out the widow of a Ryan Air flight after the window detached mid-air.
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, joins Matt t...
Unions Across Europe Call For Worker Protections During High Temperatures
Trade unions across Europe are pushing for new measures to help employees working in extreme heat.
Among the precautions are workplace thermal l...
RTE Requires €65m Bailout In 2028, Broadcaster Says
RTE has said it will need an additional €65m from the government in 2028, suggesting that the number of households without a television has “increased...
The Last Word On Movies: What To Expect In Irish Cinemas This Weekend
Olivia Fahy joins The Last Word to chat all about the new releases hitting Irish cinemas this weekend.
From The Rocks wig in Moana to watching...
Tech Thursday: Gadgets To Keep You Cool In A Heatwave
As the country sizzles under the second heatwave of the season, Andy O'Donoghue is back to run through the best gadgets to keep you cool.
From p...
Culture Club: Spider Stacy
Spider Stacy from The Pogues is the latest inductee into The Last Word Culture Club.
He joins Matt to discuss the influence of Irish music in hi...
How To AI Proof Your Career
Almost half of Irish workers believe artificial intelligence will replace or negatively impact their current role according to a new survey from FRS r...
Uisce Éireann Urges Households To Conserve Water During Heatwave
With temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees in parts of the country this week, Uisce Eireann is urging households to be more mindful of their water...
CCPC Raises Concerns About ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Schemes
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said its concerned that ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes could negatively impact financially vulner...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Renews Demand For Greenland
US President Donald Trump has renewed his claim that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States” while at a Nato summit in Turkey.
Cal...
Sinn Féin Tables Bill To Kick Start Preparations For United Ireland
Sinn Féin has tabled a Bill which, if accepted, would compel the Government to examine the implications of Irish unity.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lo...
Nigel Farage Resigns As MP & Vows To Contest Upcoming By-Election
On Tuesday, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced that he would be resigning as MP for Clacton, triggering an upcoming by-election.
Mr. Farage...
George Gibney Convicted Of Historic Sex Abuse
A jury has convicted former swimming coach George Gibney of attempted rape of a girl and the abuse of three girls on various dates in the 1970s and 19...
Donald Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA To Review Balogun Red Card
On Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review US player Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension after he was sent off agai...
Why Is A Children’s Cartoon Being Accused Of Russian Propaganda?
A group of British MPs have urged ministers to whether they can stop children’s TV show ‘Masha and the Bear’ being broadcast in the UK, after it was a...
Nigel Farage Insists “No Wrongdoing” Over Failing To Declare Benefits
An investigation by The Sunday Times found that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage failed to declare benefits provided by George Cottrell, an ally who was...
What Is The New Whatsapp Username Feature?
Whatsapp is set to roll out a new feature which will let users chat without revealing their phone numbers.
The move has faced some scrutiny, tho...
Should Air Conditioning Be Installed In Homes Across Europe?
With temperatures soaring across Europe in recent weeks, the debate about the necessity of air conditioning in homes has sparked in France once again....
Trump Hopes Visit To Ireland Later This Year - Do We Want Him?
US President Donald Trump told guests at the US ambassador’s residence in Dublin on Wednesday that he hopes to visit Ireland for the Irish Open later...
Culture Club: Mike Hanrahan
Musician Mike Hanrahan, of Stockton's Wing, is the latest guest on the Culture Club.
He joins The Last Word to chat about his favourite music, m...
€3 Customs Charge On Items Coming From Outside EU Comes Into Effect
A major change to EU customs rules, which kicked in on July 1, means that consumers must now pay a lot more for small items that are coming from outsi...
Riad Bouchaker Guilty Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children
52-year-old Riad Bouchaker has been found guilty of the attempted murder of three children at Parnell Square in Dublin in November 2023.
Mr. Bou...
Personal Finance: What Is The Government’s Savings Scheme?
The government is working on a saving scheme in a bid to encourage Irish savers, who have an estimated €170bn in deposits, to invest.
Some econo...
The Last Word On Music: What Can We Expect From Madonna’s New Album?
Madonna will release her new album ‘Confessions II’ on Friday, a follow-up to her 2005 record ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor’.
Dee Reddy and John...
The Last Word On The US: Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid To Limit Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.
The deci...
Govt Signs Off On Proposed Overhaul Of One-Off Rural Housing Rules
Cabinet has signed off on a draft plan which seeks to introduce more flexible rules on one-off rural housing.
Minister for Housing, Local Govern...
Will DUP Survive Donaldson Convictions & Revelations
Deirdre Heenan, professor of Social Policy at Ulster University, talks to Matt about the continuing fallout from the conviction of former DUP leader J...
The Last Word On Travel: Summer Travel Checklist
From visa rules to baggage allowances, Sarah Slattery from the thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through all of the checks you should cons...
Gaelic Football: All Ireland Quarter Finals Preview
Matt is joined by Former Galway footballer Ray Silke and Former Cork footballer Conor McCarthy to preview the weekend's Gaelic football action.
The Week Trending: Metallica Concert Fraud, World Cup & Heat Domes
This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Managing Director of The Communications Clinic Eoghan Tomás Mc...
The Last Word on The Environment: Why is Carspreading so Dangerous?
This week on The Last Word on The Environment Matt is joined by Climate and Environmental Researcher and Irish Times Contributor Sadhbh O’Neill.
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Tech Thursday: When Is The Best Time To Buy New Tech?
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through the best times throughout the year to buy a new phone, laptop, TV or other gadgets.
Catch the...
Is There Any Solution To The M50’s Traffic Problems?
Since the M50 was first designed, population of the greater Dublin area has risen by 20%, with commuters now facing long delays on their journeys into...
Culture Club: Annie Ryan
Theatre director Annie Ryan joins Matt for the Culture Club. Annie's latest production is a revival of Lennox Robinson's canonical play The White Head...
Has Ireland Left Itself Vulnerable To Security Breaches?
As Ireland gets closer to hosting the EU presidency, concerns remain about the country's ability to provide adequate national security for such a high...
The Last Word on Music: Clive Davies Dies Aged 94
This week on The Last Word on Music Dee Reddy and John Cadell join Matt to discuss the biggest music stories of the week including Clive Davies death....
The Last Word on the US: Iran, Tucker Carlson & Reflecting Pool
This week on The Last Word on the US Marione McKeone and Cal Thomas discuss the ongoing peace negotiations between the White House and Iran.
The...
The Last Word's Summer Wine Recommendations
Sommelier Brigid O'Hora joins The Last Word to give her top wine recommendations for summer.
Brigid's choices include a Spanish Cava rosé, a cla...
What Is Planned For The GPO Redevelopment?
The Government today agreed the first steps to redevelop the iconic General Post Office (GPO) building on Dublin's O'Connell Street.
Minister fo...