The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Today FM
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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Apr 27, 2024 • 6min
Kylie Minogue And Calvin Harris To Headline Electric Picnic
John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer bash.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 26, 2024 • 11min
Is Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, Ciarraí, A Real National Park
Is Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, really a national park, and is it a positive for the environment?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 26, 2024 • 9min
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
Apr 26, 2024 • 12min
Coroner Rules Death By Medical Misadventure For Aoife Johnston
Karl Dalton, General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association joined The Last Word to discuss the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 26, 2024 • 8min
Streamers, Speakers, And Earbuds- Latest Sound Technology
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest tech to help you enjoy listening to your music!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 24, 2024 • 32min
Culture Club: Orla Comerford
Irish Paralympian, Orla Comerford is supporting Fighting Blindness, and joined us this week for The Culture Club! Visit fightingblindness.ieHear her choices by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 24, 2024 • 15min
Tánaiste Visits Unrwa Refugee Camp In Jordan
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, joined The Last Word live from Jordan to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and his experience at a UNRWA refugee camp in Jordan.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 24, 2024 • 8min
Jeffrey Donaldson Charged With 11 Historical Sex Offences
Former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with 11 historical sex offences over a 21 year period.Amanda Ferguson, Journalist based in Belfast, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 24, 2024 • 11min
Petrol & Diesel Prices Approach €2 A Litre
Charlie Weston, Person Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest news on the costs of energy and fuel in Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 23, 2024 • 12min
GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right
The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
