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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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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.
...
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...
Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Found Guilty Of 18 Sexual Offence Charges
The former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape.
The jury of five women and seven me...
The Last Word On Travel: Holiday Destinations From Cork Airport
Passengers can travel to 48 destinations from Cork Airport this summer including brand new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela.
Sarah Slat...
Burnham Sworn In As MP As Starmer Resigns
British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned from office, paving the way for new leadership.
Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari...
The Week Trending: Brand It Like Beckham, Shrinking Chocolate, & McGregor On Fallon
This week, Cadbury confirmed that its chocolate bars are in fact getting smaller but the company denies that it is trying to fool customers.
As...
Will Andy Burnham Become The Next British Prime Minister After Byelection Success?
On Friday, Andy Burnham was elected as MP in the Makerfield byelection and, in doing so, has further increased the pressure on Keir Starmer’s position...
The Inside Story Of How Samantha Cookes Conned Her Way Through Ireland & The UK
Fraudster Samantha Cookes spent more than a decade conning people in both Ireland and Britain.
A new book looks at how Cookes integrated herself...
Patrick Freyne On Writing His Debut Novel At 51
Patrick Freyne joins The Last Word to discuss his debut novel 'Experts in a Dying Field'.
He chats to Matt about writing from his own life, purs...
EPA Says Water Quality In Ireland Has Not Improved In The Last Year
New data from the Environmental Protection Agency has shown that there were no major improvements in Ireland’s water quality in 2025.
The EPA ha...
'It's Been Hell', Widow Of Hit And Run Victim On Life After Tragedy
In 2024, hurling coach Niall MacEneaney was knocked down and killed by a drunk driver.
That driver was Michael Ball, who at the time was a serv...
Culture Club: Iarla Ó Lionáird
Iarla Ó Lionáird is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. He talks to Danny McConnell about his life in music and the upcoming performance at thi...
Personal Finance: Will Fuel Prices Fall If The Strait Of Hormuz Reopens?
Since the conflict between the US and Iran began, consumers here in Ireland have experienced a spike in fuel prices.
But if the Strait of Hormuz...
The Last Word On Music: Best World Cup Anthems
John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss the latest music news and also to rank the best world cup anthems.
Catch the full chat...
The Last Word On The US: US-Iran Reach Deal But What Exactly Did Trump Gain In This War?
News this week that the US and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict that has caused massive global disruption will be w...
Kerry To Face Armagh, Dublin To Host Donegal In All-Ireland Series
The draw for Round 3 of the All-Ireland Gaelic football championship has been made with some blockbuster ties to be played across the 20th and 21st of...
The Last Word On Travel: Miami
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some of the best things to do and see in Miami, Florida including the stunnin...
Riad Bouchaker Was "Hellbent" On Attacking Children, Witness Tells Trial
Today FM reporter Emily Keegan joins The Last Word to outline what was heard on the fourth day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker who is accused of the at...
Novelist Elizabeth Strout On The Secrets Of Ordinary People
Following on from her Oliva Kittridge and Lucy Barton novels, Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout has turned her attention to a new cast of...