The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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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Ireland vs New Zealand Preview
Ireland will play New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night in a repeat fixture of Ireland's memorable 40-29 win in 2016.
Billy...
The Week Trending: Is Having A Boyfriend Embarassing?
Is having a boyfriend embarrassing? A Vogue article, which went viral this week, has claimed that women are increasingly keeping their relationship un...
DJ Carey To Be Sentenced On Monday
Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, and Eimear Ni Bhraonain, author of The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal, were at the sentencing...
Michael Harding On His Journey Through The Irish Midwinter
Writer Michael Harding joined The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Midwinter: A Journey Through a Season' which explores the cycle of death and rene...
'I Wish The Internet Had Never Been Invented' - Writer & Comedian Ben Elton
Writer and comedian Ben Elton joined The Last Word to discuss his new memoir 'What Have I Done?'.
He spoke about his reflections on his career,...
Culture Club: Elizabeth Day
To celebrate the release of her new book 'One of Us', author Elizabeth Day joined Matt on The Last Word for the latest edition of the Culture Club.
"I'm Quite Resentful Of It" - Carl Kinsella On His Life With OCD
Columnist and author Carl Kinsella joined The Last Word to chat about his new book 'At Least it Looks Good from Space: A Catalogue of Modern, Millenni...
Why Are Motorway Tolls Increasing Again?
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has announced toll increases on a number of motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel effective from January 1 next year.<...
Ireland Ranked Almost Worst For Income Tax Burden On Workers
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, outlined the findings of a new report from think tank Tax Foundation, that ranked Irelan...
British Airways Pulls Louis Theroux Sponsorship After Bob Vylan Appearance
British Airways has paused its sponsorship of journalist Louis Theroux’s podcast over an interview with Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster.
Dermot Desmond Hits Out after Brendan Rodgers Resigns as Celtic Manager
Off The Ball's and The Last Word's Stephen Doyle joins Daniel McConnell to discuss the explosive reaction to Celtic manager Brendan Rodger's resigning...
The Last Word on the US: Trump Tours Asia & Government Shutdown Continues
This week on The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Daniel McConnell to discuss President Donald Trump's tour of Asia including h...
Brendan Fanning on his New Book 'Touching Distance'
Matt is Joined by one of Ireland's most accomplished rugby writers Brendan Fanning on his new book Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great...
How The Far Right Used Social Media To Spur On Violence In Citywest
Gardaí will maintain a presence around Citywest in the coming days following multiple days of violence in the area this week.
Conor Lally, crime...
Communications Guru On Life Advising Political Leaders
Terry Prone, author of I’m Glad You Asked Me That, spoke to Matt about her years working as a media trainer for the top political and business leaders...
Why There Are Strong Arguments For And Against A United Ireland
On Thursday, Matt spoke to journalists Fintan O’Toole & Sam McBride about the release of their new book “For and Against a United Ireland”.
If i...
Tech Thursday: Cycling Gear To Stay Safe And Seen This Winter
As we come into winter and the days get shorter, it's important that cyclists take precautions while out on roads.
Andy O'Donoghue joined The La...
Think You Know The Presidents? Michael D. Higgins
Michael D Higgins bows out of his two term presidency next month.
For some, he leaves a national treasure who spoke from his head and his heart...
Culture Club: Jamie Duffy
Composer Jamie Duffy joined Matt for the Culture Club. He spoke about the inspiration for his debut eponymous album, that blends folk, classical and c...
Presidential Campaign Interview: Heather Humphreys
On Friday, the country goes to the polls to choose who will become the 10th president of Ireland.
Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Hump...
The Last Word on The US: White House Says No Plans For Trump-Putin Meeting In The Immediate Future
There are "no plans" for US President Donald Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin "in the immediate future", a White House official has stated.
...
Presidential Election: What To Expect From The Closing Days Of The Campaign
As the presidential election campaign draws to a close, the two remaining candidates - Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connoll...
Think You Know The Presidents? Mary McAleese
From the Ardoyne to two stints in the Áras, Mary McAleese's presidency was shaped by her Northern upbringing and driven by a mission to unite communit...
Presidential Campaign Interview: Catherine Connolly
On Friday, the country will go to the polls to vote for the 10th president of Ireland.
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly joined Matt in s...
How To Spot The Signs Of A Brain Tumour In Children And Teenagers
This National Brain Tumour Awareness Week, Brain Tumour Ireland is highlighting the symptoms of brain tumours in children and teenagers.
Tumour...
The Last Word On Travel: Winter Breaks Across Ireland
From weekend hotel stays in Dublin, to Christmas markets in Belfast, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie, outlined the best Winter travel offers fo...
Why Are Athletes Being Persuaded To Join The Enhanced Games?
Irish swimmer Shane Ryan caused controversy this week when he announced he will be joining the Enhanced Games, which will get underway in May 2026.
The Week Trending: Putin Calls Trump; Mercury Snub For Irish Musicians & Met Éireann Seeks Help From Weather Enthusiasts
Now that he has got the Gaza deal he wanted, has US President Donald Trump's attention refocused on Ukraine? Why has an Irish act never won the Mercur...
Randal Plunkett On Rewilding His Family's Ancient Estate
What does a reluctant earl do when he inherits a 1,600-acre estate in Co Meath?
Randal Plunkett, the 21st Earl of Dunsany, joined The Last Word...
New Study Claims Hybrid Cars Are As Dangerous For The Environment As Petrol And Diesel Models
A new report by advocacy group Transport and Environment has found that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles emit just 19% less Co2 than petrol and diesel...
Jonathan Dowdall Enters Witness Protection
Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the Crime World podcast, spoke to Matt about the release from Limerick Prison...
Think You Know The Presidents? Mary Robinson
In this episode of Think You Know...The Presidents?, presenters Lise Hand and Flor Mac Carthy get to grips with their own 'girl crush' as they recall...
Culture Club: Marie Cassidy
Former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy spoke to Matt about her second novel, Deadly Evidence, a thriller following the investigative work of a fiction...
Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder
Andrew Porter is best known for playing as a loosehead prop for Leinster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
He has released his autobiograp...
Eco Labels Nudge Shoppers Towards More Sustainable Clothes
Have you ever considered how the clothes you wear were made? Would you choose more sustainable options if they were clearly labelled?
Dr Shane T...
The Last Word On The US: Will Gaza Ceasefire Hold?
Cal Thomas, US nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone discussed Donald Trump's 24 hour diplomatic mission to the Middle East and his speec...
The Last Word On Music: Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Divides Fans And Critics
At the beginning of October, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album 'The Life Of A Showgirl'. Swift reunited with producer Max Martin for this al...
The Challenging Road Back From Injury And Paralysis
Fergus Farrell, former rugby player and author of Rebuilding A Man, spoke to Matt about a freak accident that caused a spinal injury and his long, cha...
Think You Know The Presidents? Patrick Hillery
Did you know that Hillery was forced to deal with rumours of his extramarital affair at a time when the Pope was visiting Ireland?
Or that he w...
Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell On Growing Up In Wigan, Becoming A Father At 16 & World Cup 2027 Hopes
On Monday, Matt met Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, as he launched his new autobiography 'The Only Way I Know'.
Farrell spoke openly about his...