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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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Kevin Keegan Remembered
On Monday, the death was announced of former English footballer and Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan. He was 75.
Keegan, who twice won the...
The Week Trending: Musk Vows To Create AI Version Of The Odyssey, Dior Comes To Dublin & Should There Be A Wealth Tax?
Paddy Duffy and Elaine Burke join The Last Word to run through the week’s trending stories including Elon Musk’s pledge to create a ‘historically accu...
All-Ireland Championship Final
Will Kerry lift the Sam Maguire Cup for the 40th time? Or will Mayo make their comeback 75 years later?
David Brady, Colm Keys, and Ray Silke jo...
Central Bank Launches Major Probe Into Life Insurance Companies
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, has the details of the Central Bank investigation looking at potential overcharging of d...
Analogue Tech VS Smart Tech
Tech Journalist, Andy O'Donoghue, joins The Last Word to give his recommendations for both the tech savvy and the old school gardeners.
To list...
Culture Club: Adrian Dunbar
Actor Adrian Dunbar is the latest guest on The Last Word’s Culture Club.
The ‘Line of Duty’ star joins Matt to chat about his favourite music, m...
Do Irish Drivers Care About Road Safety?
237 drivers were arrested in 2025 on suspicion of driving whilst intoxicated. The number of drivers arrested four times was 12, with one driver being...
Rising Divorce Rates Leaves People Without Pension Savings
According to new research conducted by the Independent Trustee Company, an increase in the number of couples getting divorced is leading to many peopl...
'Testimony' Documentary Explores Magdalene Laundries Abuse
Testimony, a documentary film created by Aoife Kelleher, explores the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries & Mother and Bab...
The Last Word On The US: Iran Says It’s Now In A ‘Full-Scale War’ With US
Iran has said it is now engaged in a "full-scale war" after ten consecutive nights of strikes by the United States.
Scott Lucas, professor of In...
Gardaí & Cyclists Say New Legislation Won't Solve E-Scooter Problem
This week the Government agreed plans to impose further restrictions on the use of e-scooters after a spike in children presenting to hospitals with s...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Was the World Cup Halftime Show ‘Crap’?
This week on The Last Word on TV and Streaming Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea join Matt to discuss if the World Cup Final’s Halftime show was as ‘crap’...
Will a Ban on E-Scooters for Under-18s Work?
Matt is joined by Minister of State Seán Canney after the news that the government is set to ban e-scooters for under-18s.
He's also later joine...
The Last Word On Travel: French Riviera Travel Guide
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss the best cities and towns to visit along the French riviera.
Catch the ful...
The Week Trending: Remembering Brenda Fricker, World Cup Half Time Show, & Appropriate Heatwave Attire
Lise Hand and Cathal O’Sullivan join The Last Word for the week trending.
They pay tribute to Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker who ha...
Trump Addresses U.S In Controversial Speech On Election Security
From complicated election data to the ever tender relationship with China, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Larry Donnelly, joins The Last Wo...
The Last Word On Movies: The Odyssey & Christopher Nolan's Best Films
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey arrives in cinemas this weekend.
Brian Lloyd joins The Last Word to rev...
What Now For Tuchel & England After World Cup Capitulation?
England manager Thomas Tuchel has been criticised for the substitutions he made to his team after they went 1-0 up in the second half of the Fifa Worl...
Should Farmers Get Funding To Help The Environment?
The Just Transition Commission has published a report in which it recommends farmers receiving long-term funding in order to tackle climate change iss...
Tech Thursday: Gadgets To Make Memorable Family Days Out
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to chat all things tech when planning family days out during the heatwave.
To listen to the full chat press...
Culture Club: Jane Casey
Author Jane Casey is this week’s inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club, as she marks the release of her new book ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’.
Luke Combs Fans Warned To Beware Of Scammers
Bank of Ireland has warned music fans to be aware of online fraudsters and to only purchase tickets from verified sellers.
Charlie Weston, of T...
Over €1 Million Euro Was Spent On One Deportation Flight
The state paid more than €1 million for a single deportation flight when returning 42 adults & children to South Africa in June.
Fianna Fáil's S...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Backs Down On Plans To Charge Fees In Strait Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has backed down on his plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz and will instead have “Trade a...
2 Out Of 3 People Struggle To Get A Taxi After Night Out.
The Licensed Vintners Association has released a study which claims 67% of people have struggled to get a taxi home after a night out.
Donall O...
TV & Streaming: Hacks And The Pitt Lead Emmy Nominations
Medical drama The Pitt has received 25 nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, with comedy Hacks just behind with 24 nods.
The awards will take...
Is Dublin City Centre Out Of Control?
Last week, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon wrote a piece for TheJournal.ie detailing his walk home across Dublin city centre.
He detailed how he...
The Last Word On Travel: City Break Special - Copenhagen, Budapest, Berlin
Kaitlin Murphy from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word for a city break special!
Kaitlin has three great travel guides for Copenhagen, Budap...
How To Protect Your Dog During The Heatwave
Tips for staying cool during a heatwave aren't just for us humans.
Laura Mock, Head of Veterinary services at Irish Blue Cross, informs us on ho...
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.
...
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...