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 6, 2022 • 6min
Tech Tuesday: Wi-Fi Extenders And Tech For A Better Night's Sleep
WiFi woes at home? Trouble sleeping?
Our tech expert Andy O'Donoughue has you covered, as he joins Matt to discuss Wi-Fi extenders and technology for a better night's sleep.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 11min
100 Years Of Ireland- So What Have We Done Right?
100 years ago today, the Irish Free State was born.
Amidst cost of living, housing and healthcare crises many of us might find ourselves asking- what have we gotten right in that time?
Mark Henry, author of In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100, joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 7min
The Last Word On Travel: Irish Christmas Markets
Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie told The Last Word about the best Christmas markets in Ireland for the festive period.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 13min
Tech Show Extra
Andy O'Donoghue & Ben Finnegan reviewed even more headphones, hoverboards and home tech in the lead up to Christmas.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 8min
England And France Advance to the World Cup Quarter Finals
Miguel Delaney & Mark Lawrenson joined us to analyse the latest World Cup results, which saw Croatia advance against Japan in the first penalty shootout of the tournament. They also looked ahead to England and France's quarter final showdown.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 16min
Northern Ireland Rejects United Ireland, Finds Polls
Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times & Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and former member of the Council of State, joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss recent results of an Ipsos poll which found that Northern Ireland would vote decisively against a united Ireland if there was a border poll.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 9min
Book- Faith: In Search of Greater Glory in Sport
In a new book 20 of Ireland’s top sports stars talk about their faith and relationships with religion.
Author Gerard Gallagher joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss his book Faith: In Search of Greater Glory in Sport.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 9min
Gardai Recording Deemed Admissible In Hutch Trial
The judges at the Regency Hotel murder trial have decided to allow all of the recorded conversations between Gerry Hutch and Jonathan Dowdall into evidence.
Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney was at the Special Criminal Court today. He outlined what happened on The Last Word.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 20min
The Week Trending
Roe McDermott and Lorcan Nyhan joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the other stories making headlines this week including the Harry and Meghan documentary and a big week for baguettes.
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Dec 1, 2022 • 9min
Christine McVie Dies
Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac has died aged 79.
John Cadell joined us to discuss her life and music.
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