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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Dec 4, 2023 • 8min
Washington
Are you interested in visiting the the United States' capital city? Sarah Slattery, from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the information you need to make it a great trip!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 2, 2023 • 10min
Rolex Watches, Canada Goose Jackets And Gold Bars Seized From Criminals Go Up For Auction
Have you ever wondered what happens to the goods seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau?Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 2, 2023 • 6min
Kyle Hayes Cleared Of Assault
Court Reporter David Raleigh joined The Last Word to discuss the verdict of the trial of All Star Limerick hurler, Kyle Hayes.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 2, 2023 • 31min
The Week Trending
Misinformation in the wake of the riots, a water cannon for the Gardaí, and Henry Kissinger's controversial legacy.Journalist Lise Hand and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Political Columnist with The Journal, joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest stories of the week.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 1, 2023 • 15min
A Tribute To Shane MacGowan
Long-time friend of Shane MacGowan, Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to pay a special tribute to the late musical icon. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 1, 2023 • 7min
Smart Food Storage To Combat Food Waste
What is the best tech to invest in to cut your food waste?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 30, 2023 • 14min
COP 28 Begins In The UAE
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the beginning of this year's UN Climate Change conference, COP 28.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 30, 2023 • 20min
Remembering Shane MacGowan
Musical icon Shane MacGowan passed away today at the age of 65.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word for a 2 part special, to look back at his iconic career.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
Gardaí To Use Body Cams From Next Year
Liam Herrick, Executive Director for the Irish Council for Civil Liberties joined The Last Word to discuss new measures being introduced to aid Gardaí in their duties.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 29, 2023 • 14min
State Could Run Out Of Accommodation For Asylum Seekers As Soon As This Week
There is a suggestion that we could run out of accommodation for asylum seekers later this week. How likely is this?John Lannon, Chief Executive of DORAS, and Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, joined The Last Word to discuss.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
