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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Jun 17, 2022 • 8min
Record Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Europe
Parts of Europe are experiencing extreme heat with record breaking temperatures leading to warnings.
John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 15min
‘There Was No Hiccup’, John McColgan On The History Of River Dance As It Returns After 2 Year Hiatus
Riverdance is returning to Dublin after a 2 year Covid hiatus.
Co-founder, John McColgan joined the Last Word to discuss the history of the show, and what audiences can expect.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 20min
The Week Trending
Backlash for magazine after Rebel Wilson story, Michael D Higgins both praised and criticised for housing comments, and 'Squid Games' to become a reality show.
These stories and more on the Week Trending with Lorcan Nyhan and Roe McDermott.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 11min
Movies : Light Year, Buzz Lightyear’s Origin Story
The era of reboots and prequels continues with Disney's latest offering from the Toy Story universe, 'Lightyear'.
Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to chat about this movie and much more.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 8min
The Last Word On The Environment
A new study lead by Queen's University in Belfast and Cornell University in the United States has suggested that restoring native predator mammal populations in Ireland could help to keep problematic invasive species in check.
Padraic Fogarty joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 12min
The Last Word On Health : Risks Of Coronary Heart Disease
Up to 10,000 people a year in Ireland die as a result of coronary heart disease. What preventative measures can be taken and how often should you be visiting your GP for a check up?
Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 16, 2022 • 10min
Will Your Ryanair Flight Take Off This Summer?
With threats of strike action from Ryanair employees in the near future, will this cause a major disruption to international flights over the summer?
Marketing Director at Ryanair, Dara Brady joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 9min
Is The Era of Cheap Flights Over?
The price of Ryanair flights are to increase significantly over the next few months. How will this effect demand?
Paul Hackett and Joan Scales joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 13min
Michael D Higgins ‘Crossed Line’ When Commenting On Ireland's Housing Problems
After the president's strong remarks on Ireland's housing crisis, it has been observed that the government's reaction was less than positive.
Gabija Gataveckaite and Dr. Laura Cahillane joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 8min
Personal Finance : Fuel Prices Causing People To Cut Back On Food So They Can Fill Cars
The price of petrol is resulting in road users having to cut back on basic necessities such as food to keep vehicles moving.
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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