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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Jul 25, 2022 • 16min
Who Can Replace Brian Cody As Kilkenny Hurling Manager?
News was confirmed at the weekend that legendary Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Cody is retiring. But who will take his place?
Seamus Hickey and John McIntyre joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 3min
Should People Whose Pet's Have Died Receive Paid Compassionate Leave From Work?
Should employers be offering paid compassionate leave for the death of a pet?
Becky Bristow, executive director of Dogs Trust joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 9min
The Last Word On Travel : August Deals Abroad
You may think it impossible to book a last minute holiday abroad at this time of the summer, but our travel expert Sarah Slattery is armed as always with some great holiday deals for the month of August.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 24min
Lets Talk All Ireland Finals
Kerry V Galway.. Who do you think has it?
Marc O’Se, Peter Canavan, Paul Earley and Barry Cahill join Matt to talk it out.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 12min
Author Patrick Radden Keefe Talks About His New Book
Author Patrick Radden Keefe joins Matt to discuss his new book 'Rogues' true stories about grifters, killers, rebels and crooks.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 17min
Is Cattle Reduction The Answer To Our Environmental Problems?
Is cattle reduction the answer to our environmental problems? John Gibbins joins Matt in studio to discuss just that.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 9min
Movies : Where The Crawdads Sing
Daisy Edgar-Jones of Normal People fame is now starring in the movie adaptation of much loved book 'Where The Crawdads Sing'. Despite the book having it's own massive cult following, is the movie any good?
Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 20min
Interview : Louise Kennedy
We are delighted to be joined on the Last Word by author Louise Kennedy. Her fantastic debut novel is called 'Trespasses'.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 6min
The Last Word On Health : Varicose Veins
A varicose vein is a blood vessel that has become enlarged and often forms in the legs. What is the cause of this and what should you be watching out for?
Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 20, 2022 • 10min
Ukraine : Food Exports Blocked In Odessa, and Thousands Continue To Flee Donbas
What are the consequences of Ukrainian exports being blocked and reduced massively as a result of the war?
Bel Trew and Lara Marlowe joined the Last Word to discuss.
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