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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Aug 21, 2023 • 11min
Gardaí To Meet Businesses After Series Of Violent Attacks In Dublin
Following the latest in a series of violent events in Dublin city centre, Gardaí plan to meet with local business owners to address ongoing safety concerns.
Richard Guiney, Chief Executive at Dublin Town, and Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 10min
The Greek Islands
Have you ever considered going Island hopping in Greece? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to chat everything you need to know for the trip of a lifetime.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 14min
Spurs Vs. Man Utd, Liverpool Host Bournmemouth, & London Derby Between West Ham & Chelsea
Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to give their predictions for the weekend's biggest football fixtures.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 10min
Last Of The Summer Wine
Shelbourne Hotel Sommelier, Nisea Doddy joined The Last Word to discuss her recommendations for the best wines to close out the summer!
See her full list below.
Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace (white)
The Bee and the Flower Galicia (white)
Ros Rose Navarra (rose)
Drouhin Beaujolais Village (red)
Jasci Montepulciano d’Abrusso (red)
All available to buy.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 23min
Late Late Audiences Dossiers, Eiffel Tower Gatecrashers, And Stephen Nolan Apologises On Air
Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with The Business Post, and Ben Finnegan, News Anchor with Today FM joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest stories of the week, including rumoured format changes for The Late Late Show!
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Aug 17, 2023 • 13min
Mason Greenwood Set For Man Utd Return
Man Utd have set a date for the reintegration of Mason Greenwood into the club.
Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 15min
Remembering The Life And Work Of Michael Parkinson
Legendary television presenter Michael Parkinson has sadly passed away at the age of 88.
Former Late Late Show producer John Masterson joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 14min
You’ve Heard Of Greenwashing But What About Greenhushing Or Greenshifting?
Have you heard of greenwashing or greenshifting? Why are they so dangerous?
Environmental Journalist and Commentator John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 9min
Gardaí Criticized For Presence At ATM Machines Following BOI Tech Breakdown
Questions are being asked about the Garda response to Bank of Ireland's major technical glitch earlier this week.
Liam Herrick, Executive Director with the Irish Council For Civil Liberties joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 9min
Grant Thorton Release Report Surrounding RTÉ Payments Scandal
What are the findings of Grant Thornton's second report into the circumstances surrounding RTÉ's recent payment controversy?
Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss.
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