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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Nov 3, 2022 • 9min
IRFU To Look Into No-Drink Zones At Rugby Internationals
Ahead of the Autumn International series at the Aviva, the IRFU has plans to contact ticket holders to remind them to be respectful to fellow patrons. Gerry Thornley, Irish Times Rugby Correspondent doesn’t think the measures will go far enough as many patrons have highlighted the interruptions caused by the flow of traffic through seat rows and aisles.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 11min
Sideline Manners - Parents In The UK Told Not To Cheer On Kids
Recent incidents on the side-lines of children’s sports have led to calls for a ‘zero tolerance’ policy on abuse of officials and players. In the UK, parents have been banned from shouting during children's football matches as part of a pilot project to curb violent incidents. Irish Times parenting columnist Jen Hogan and Senator Shane Cassells joined The Last Word to discuss whether a similar approach should be taken for underage games in Ireland.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 8min
The Last Word On Health : Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a slowly progressive illness and the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Dr Brian Higgins outlines the causes of glaucoma and how to treat it.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 12min
How Will Ireland's Ageing Priest Population Affect Congregations?
Fr. Tim Hazelwood from the Association of Catholic Priests and theologian Gina Menzies joined The Last Word to discuss the survey from the Association of Catholic Priests on the ageing population of priests in Ireland.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 7min
How Bad Could The Winter Get In Our Hospitals?
Fergal Hickey, president of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss hospital waiting lists, staff shortages and delays in discharging patients.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 10min
The Last Word On Travel : Christmas Breaks In Ireland
Looking for a Christmas or New Year's break? Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the best Irish hotel deals for Christmas and New Year's Eve 2022/23.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 16min
Book - Playing Under The Piano : From Downton To Darkest Peru
Hugh Bonneville, actor and author speaks on the ups and downs of career which has seen him star in Downton Abbey, Nothing Hill and Paddington.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 15min
Last Word On Music : Adele Sets Record For Las Vegas Ticket Prices
Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty discuss all the latest music news and releases, including Adele commanding £40,000 for tickets to her Las Vegas gigs.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 13min
US With Cal And Marion : Suspect Charged Over Paul Pelosi Attack
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist, and Marion McKeone of the Business Post discuss the assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul. They also look ahead to next week’s midterm elections.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 17min
Kellie Harrington's Journey To Olympic Gold
Boxer and Olympic Gold medalist Kellie Harrington and author Roddy Doyle discuss collaborating on “Kellie”, which tells the story of the boxer’s journey from inner city kid to winning gold in Tokyo.
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