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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May 18, 2023 • 9min
Creating An Outdoor Entertainment Space For Summer
From the latest in BBQ tech, meat thermometers, oven cameras and outdoor entertainment systems, Andy O’Donoghue has all the gadgets to turn your garden into a summer party scene.
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May 18, 2023 • 10min
HMV Focuses On Popularity Of Vinyl As It Returns To Dublin
HMV is making a return to Ireland seven year after closing it’s last store here. Journalist Aoife Barry and Today FM presenter Ed Smith, look ahead to the re-opening and discuss the resurgence of vinyl.
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May 17, 2023 • 6min
98% Chance Temperature Records Will Be Broken In Five Years
A major international report has predicted that it is probable the world will break the 1.5 degree celsius climate threshold by 2027. So what does this mean?
Dr. Chris Mays, Lecturer in Paleontology at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 17, 2023 • 6min
What To Expect From The New Netflix Doc On Conor McGregor
Is Netflix's new Conor McGregor documentary worth a watch?
Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 17, 2023 • 10min
Credit Unions Offer Some Of The Lowest Mortgage Rates On The Market
Most wouldn't think of their local Credit Union as the place to get a mortgage, but could it be one of the best options available?
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 16, 2023 • 7min
1 In 3 Can’t Afford To Make Homes Energy Efficient
EU legislation which proposes minimum energy performance standards is being drafted and could prevent people who own their own homes from selling them in the future.
Orla Coyle, Head of Energy and Sustainability at Savills, and Joe Durkan, Head of SEAI's Technical Department, joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 16, 2023 • 6min
When Cosmetic Procedures Go Wrong
What should patients know if considering travelling abroad for a cosmetic procedure?
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 16, 2023 • 15min
Public Sector Parking To Be Phased Out Under New Climate Plan
The Public Section Climate Action Mandate highlights a number of actions to be taken in order to reduce emissions by 51% by the end of the decade, one of which is to phase out public sector parking.
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator, and Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry joined The Last Word to discuss.
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May 15, 2023 • 16min
Ronnie O’Sullivan Suffers From Imposter Syndrome Despite Seven World Titles
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan joined us on The Last Word to discuss his life, career, and new book Unbreakable.
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May 15, 2023 • 14min
BBC Cuts Political Comment From Siobhán McSweeney’s BAFTA Speech
A political comment made by Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney during her BAFTAs acceptance speech was cut by BBC1 from footage for their highlights show, which aired last night.
Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss.
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