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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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Culture Club: Owen Roe
Actor Owen Roe is the latest inductee into The Last Word Culture Club. He talks to Matt about his latest role in RTÉ's series, The Hardacres.
H...
Can Rory McIlroy Retain The Masters?
This weekend, Rory McIlroy will hope to become only the fourth man in history to successfully defend the green jacket.
Gavin Cooney, journalist...
US & Iran Agree Ceasefire Deal - What's Next?
The US and Iran struck a deal late on Tuesday for a two-week ceasefire to allow negotiations to proceed and to see the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
The Rise Of Toxic Overconfidence
Professor Ian Robertson, Neuropsychologist and author of How Confidence Works, explains why we are experiencing a rise in displays of toxic overconfid...
U2 Release New EP “Easter Lily”
Last Friday, U2 released a 6-track EP “Easter Lily”. It follows the band’s previous EP “Days of Ash”, which came out in February and was deemed some o...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Says 'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' If No Iran Deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Cal...
How The Pandemic Changed Irish Drinking Habits
More people are drinking alcohol at home instead of going to the pub, according to new research from Drinkaware.
Dearbhla O’Brien, chief executi...
Is There A Quick Fix For Ireland’s Congestion Problems?
Congestion and commuting issues are becoming increasingly prominent across towns and cities in Ireland. What options are available to those who have t...
What Makes Rory McIlroy So Compelling For Sports Fans?
Last year, Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam when he won The Masters at Augusta after a rollercoaster weekend.
But why are sports fan...
Culture Club: David Kitt
Singer David Kitt joins Matt for this week’s Culture Club on The Last Word.
David is celebrating the release of “The Big Romance (Kittser’s Vers...
A New Book Tells The Story Of Sean Lemass In His Own Words
Journalist Ronan McGreevy joins The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir', a biography that is largely based on 22 hours of...
How To Reduce The Impact The Middle East Conflict Has On Your Finances
A Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey has shown that many consumers are bracing themselves for their finances to take a hit as the war in the Middl...
What Does The Iran War Mean For Air Travel?
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has warned that there will be disruptions to the supply of jet fuel by early May if the Iran war continues.
Paul Hac...
Djamel White On His Thrilling Debut Novel Set In Dublin's Gangland
'All Them Dogs' by Djamel White is one of the most eagerly anticipated Irish debut novels of 2026.
It follows a young man who returns to west Du...
The Last Word On The US: White House Says Iranian Leaders Are Dead Because They Strung Trump Along
Amid the ongoing war in Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said that high-ranking Iranian officials were killed because they “stru...
Unions Warn War In Middle East Could Lead To Another Cost Of Living Crisis
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that the government needs to take action to combat the impact of inflation on workers and the unemployed i...
Donegal Crowned National Football League 2026 Champions
On Sunday, Donegal were 3-20 to 2-10 winners over Kerry to win the National Football League for only the second time in their history.
Have Jim...
TV & Streaming: Peak Audience Of 1.6m People Tuned Into Czechia v Ireland
Ireland’s World Cup play-off semi-final vs Czechia attracted an average of 1.37 viewers last Thursday night, with peak numbers hitting 1.6m just as th...
Shorter School Days Under Review As TDs Call For More 'Holistic' Education Model
Shorter school days and more breaks for students have been recommended by the Oireachtas education committee, which recently looked at how Ireland cou...
Last Word On Travel: Latest Travel Deals Including Sorento, Marrakesh, And Mediterranean Cruises
Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, has all the last minute getaway deals for April, with trips including Sorento, Marrakesh and Mediterranean cruises...
Ireland's World Cup Dream Is Over After Defeat To Czechia
On Thursday night, Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended after they lost to Czechia on penalties in the playoff semi-final at the...
The Week Trending: Ireland's World Cup Heartbreak; Chappell Roan Fan Controversy; Keoghan Hits Back At Trolls
Heartbreak for the Boys in Green after loss to Czechia in penalties brings Ireland's world cup dreams to an end. Pop star Chappell Roan faces signific...
The Last Word On Movies: Stephen Colbert To Adapt New Lord Of The Rings Movie
Stephen Colbert will sign off as host of The Late Show in the United States later this year but it appears he won't have much down time as he is set t...
More Younger People Joining AA In Ireland
Younger people in Ireland are joining Alcoholics Anonymous. Ahead of an event in Galway, Matt talks to Melanie and John, two members of Ireland Young...
How The War In The Middle East Impacts The Environment
Since March, bomb and missile strikes have released a mix of chemicals and other pollutants into the air in the Middle East, which experts have said c...
Tech Thursday: Sky To Take Legal Action Against End Users of 'Dodgy Boxes'
Andy O'Donoghue explains the legal action being taken by Sky to crack down on the end users of dodgy boxes.
He also has all the details of two h...
Culture Club: John Gibbons
To mark five years of his weekly environment slot, John Gibbons joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.
He chats to Matt about his favourite m...
Children's Hospital Deadline To Be Missed For 18th Time
The latest completion date for the new national children's hospital will not be met, making it the 18th time that the deadline has been missed, the Oi...
Personal Finance: Have Fuel Prices Started To Fall After Tax Cuts?
Temporary reductions on fuel taxes came into effect at midnight on Wednesday, with the price of diesel and petrol dropping by 20c and 15c per litre re...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Claims US Is Holding Talks With Iran To End War
This week, Donald Trump claimed that the USA is in talks with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. But are these claims to be believed?
Cal T...
Rory Carroll On The Two Year Man Hunt For Roger Casement
Rory Carroll, Ireland Correspondent for the Guardian, speaks to Matt about his book A Rebel And A Traitor: A Fugitive, the Manhunt and the Birth of th...
Full Irish, Hollier and As Sure Look Added To Oxford English Dictionary
Colm O'Regan, comedian and author of Gallivanting With Words: How The Irish Speak English, discusses the latest Irish additions to the Oxford English...
What Are The New Mortgage Switching Rules?
New rules for switching mortgages in Ireland were introduced on Tuesday which will see lenders having to clearly explain switching options and send re...
Author Interview: Mary Costello
Novelist Mary Costello joins Matt to discuss her latest book, A Beautiful Loan. The book focuses on the life of Anna Hughes, a teacher in Dublin and t...
TV & Streaming: Michael Lyster Dies Aged 71
On Sunday, the death of broadcaster Michael Lyster was announced.
Lyster was a hugely popular figure and was best known for presenting The Sunda...
The Last Word On Travel: A Guide To Visiting Prague
Thousands of Irish soccer fans are expected to descend on the city of Prague this week ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off clash with Czechia.
...
The Week Trending: Epstein Files Float, Pets On Public Transport, & Meath Home Demolition
There was outrage this week after a float referencing the Jeffery Epstein files featured in several St Patrick's Day parades. The NTA has asked the pu...
IRA Bombing Victims Drop Civil Action Against Gerry Adams
Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings have dropped their civil action against former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams on the final day of the trial in...
Tech Thursday: Neobanks
Andy O'Donoghue runs through the newest entrant to the online banking market, Monzo. He also talks about the pros and cons of Revolut and Zippay.
Liz Nugent On Her Latest Best Seller “The Truth About Ruby Cooper”
Author Liz Nugent speaks to Matt on The Last Word to celebrate the release of her new book “The Truth About Ruby Cooper”, in which an incident involvi...