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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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Environment: Should The Carbon Tax Be Scrapped?
As people continue to be impacted by the price of fuel, there have been calls for the carbon tax to be scrapped. However, if that were to happen, how...
Irish Rail To Increase Security After Increase In Anti-Social Behaviour
Irish Rail will increase security on board its services after incidents of racial abuse, violence and drunken behaviour were reported by passengers la...
Tech Thursday: The Latest In Smart Home Monitoring
Innovative home security devices are not just about monitoring for potential intruders, but can also send alerts of leaks or fire in the home.
F...
Culture Club: Megan Walsh
Singer Megan Walsh joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.
The former member of Celtic Woman has just brought out her first solo single 'Mo C...
Jack Crowley On Munster's Aims For The Rest Of The Season
On Wednesday’s The Last Word, Will O’Callaghan speaks to Munster and Ireland outhalf Jack Crowley.
Crowley is playing off the back of an impress...
Homeowners Turn To Renovations As Housing Shortage Makes Moving Unaffordable
New research by Core Research as part of the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey has found that homeowners have resorted to carrying out home impro...
The Last Word On Music: Moya Brennan Remembered
On Tuesday, the death was announced of renowned singer, songwriter and harpist Moya Brennan. From Gaoth Dobhair in Co. Donegal, Brennan was a member o...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Accused Of Sacrilege
Donald Trump has been accused of sacrilege after he posted an AI image depicting him as Jesus Christ on social media.
The US president is facing...
How To Deal With Ongoing Anxiety
Author and podcaster Caroline Foran has written “Everything I Wish I’d Known About Anxiety: A Roadmap Back to Yourself”, in which she provides a step...
Hungary Elections: Viktor Orbán Loses Power After 16 Years
In a historic election over the weekend Viktor Orbán has lost power in Hungary.
For the first time in 16 years Hungary will have a new leader.<...
The Last Word on Sport: Is Arsenal's Premier League Campaign Collapsing?
Today on The Last Word on Sport Chief Football Writer at The Independent Miguel Delaney and Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan join Daniel McConnell to d...
The Last Word On Travel: Long Haul Destinations That Avoid The Middle East
With the ongoing unrest in the middle east, many holidaymakers considering a long haul trip are looking for alternative travel destinations.
Sa...
Separating the Art from the Artist: When Creators Become Morally Troubling
Hotpress Film Editor, Roe McDermott, talks to Matt about her lecture series at the IFI, where she explores the idea of morally troubling artists or fi...
Tech Thursday: Energy Saving Gadgets
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to chat about some of the best tech gadgets on the market to help manage home energy usage.
Catch the full...
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...