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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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The Last Word on Sport: 2025's Biggest Sport Stories
Matt is joined by Will O'Callaghan to discuss the biggest sporting moments of 2025.
From athletics to rugby, from Troy Parrott to Rory McIlroy t...
The Legacies Reel - Remembering Those We Lost In 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, The Last Word pays tribute to all of those who have passed away throughout the year.
That includes movie legends Rober...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: What to Watch Over Christmas
This week on the Last Word on TV & Streaming, Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to give you the best recommendations for what to watch over Christ...
The Last Word On The US: Looking Back At 2025
This week on The Last Word on The US Matt is joined by Journalist Marion McKeone and Law Lecturer and Columnist Larry Donnelly to look back on the big...
Remembering Driving Home For Christmas Singer Chris Rea
With news that Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea has died age 74, John Caddell joins Matt to talk about his career and some of his biggest h...
Non-Fiction Books Of The Year With Paschal Donohoe And Lise Hand
Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank and journalist Lise Hand return to give their non-fiction recommendations of the year. Their choi...
The Week Trending: Late Night Revellers Resort To Calling 999 Due To Taxi Shortage
Ambulance services are being abused by late night revellers who call 999 to get them home due to taxi shortages, according to paramedics; a primary sc...
Frank McNally On Being A 'Diary Farmer'
Irish Times columnist and 'An Irish Diary' writer, Frank McNally talks to Matt about his early career in the civil service and how he got into journal...
The Last Word On Movies: Movies To Watch Over Christmas
Brian Lloyd and Cara O'Doherty join The Last Word to recommend some great movies to watch over the Christmas period.
From 'Saipan' and a brand n...
The Last Word On The Environment: Good News in The Fight Against Climate Change
For The Last Word on the Environment this week John Gibbons joins Matt to give us some reasons to be cheerful in the fight against climate change
The Last Word's Business Review of the Year
Matt is joined by Ian Guider for the annual business review for 2025
They look back on some of the biggest business news of the year
Hit...
Tech Thursday: Last Minute Christmas Presents
On this week's Tech Thursday Andy O'Donoghue give us suggestions for some last minute Christmas presents
Andy has suggestions for power banks, s...
Culture Club: Cecelia Ahern
Fresh from winning the Popular Book of the year at this year's An Post Irish Book Awards for her latest book Paper Heart, Cecelia Ahern joins Matt in...
EU Looks To Regulate Airbnb In Bid To Address Housing Crisis
The European Union is proposing a crackdown on Airbnbs and other short term rentals as part of a major plan to tackle the shortage of affordable homes...
Personal Finance: How to Get Bang For Your Buck On Christmas Food Shopping
This week on The Last Word on Personal Finance Charlie Weston gives give advice on how to minimise the cost of your family food shop this Christmas.
The Last Word On Music: The Best Albums Of 2025
From Rosalia to the return of Pulp, John Caddell, Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty join The Last Word to run through their picks for the best albums of 202...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Blasted For Attack On Rob Reiner After His Death
US President Donald Trump has been condemned for a social media post in which claimed that director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were ki...
Taoiseach Confident of Leadership While Pressure Builds over Jim Gavin Debacle
The big politics story of the day is storm that continues to swirl around Michael Martins leadership of his party as questions still remain over the h...
The Best Fiction Books Of 2025
Edel Coffey, novelist and columnist, and Kevin Power, author and assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin, join The Last Word to discuss their pi...
The Last Word on 2025's Best TV & Streaming
Matt is joined by Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke to discuss the best tv and streaming of 2025.
Joe and Elaine give a rundown of the finest tv of th...
How is Antisemitism Rising In Ireland?
In the wake of the horrific attacks at a Hannukah event at Bondi beach, questions are being raised about the growth of antisemitism in Ireland and aro...
IFA President Tells Us Why He Is Travelling to Brussels by Tractor to Protest
The Irish Farmers Association, including President Francie Gorman and his 11 year old son, are travelling to Brussels to protest the EU- Mercosur trad...
The Week Trending: Housing Dept Deletes Ad With Advice For Adults Living With Parents
The Department of Housing this week deleted a video that offered advice for adults who find themselves moving back in with their parents; a second Iri...
Last Word Christmas Wine Tasting and Pairing Recommendations
Brigid O'Hora, wine expert and author of the Home Sommelier, joins Matt in studio for her seasonal wine tasting, whether for Christmas dinner pairing...
The Last Word On Movies: The Best Movies Of 2025
Brian Lloyd and Cara O'Doherty join The Last Word to chat about their top movies from 2025.
From the Oscar winning film The Brutalist to the cla...
The Best Sports Books Of 2025
Kieran Cunningham joins The Last Word as he and Matt run through their favourite sports books that were released in 2025.
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Tech Thursday: Christmas Gifts You Can Order Online
There's still time to order Christmas present online and Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through some tech gifts that everyone will love!
Culture Club: David Keenan
Musician David Keenan is the latest guest on the Culture Club.
David recently released his third album 'Modern Mythologies' and the making of t...
The Best Cookbooks of 2025
Matt is joined by Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon aka The Gastrogays to discuss the best cookbooks of 2025
They give you all the recommendatio...
How Can We Tackle Puppy Farms?
Today, the Dail debated a new bill from the Social Democrats aimed at tackling mistreatment of dogs at puppy farms.
Matt is joined buy Social De...
Why Are Electricity Costs So High?
This winter many people have noticed their electricity costs increasing significantly but why are these prices so high and what can people do?
M...
The Tastiest Beer To Enjoy This Christmas
Judith Boyle, Lecturer in Beverages at TU Dublin is back with Matt on The Last Word and this time she’s got a selection of beers that can be enjoyed o...
Kenova Report: UK Governement Urged to Reveal Identity of 'Stakeknife'
The Kenova report has been published and in it the independent inquiry has encouraged the UK Govern to officially reveal the identity of 'Stakeknife',...
What's Next for Mo Salah At Liverpool?
After his explosive comments over the weekend, including that his relationship with manager Arne Slot has broken down, what's next for one of Liverpoo...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Golden Globe Nominations & Taylor Swift Doc
This week on The Last Word on TV & Streaming, Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to discuss the Golden Globe Nominations and Taylor Swifts new docu...
Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Enjoy This Festive Season
Christmas can be a time of excess, from the food to the presents and, of course, the alcohol. But Irish drinking patterns are changing, with more peop...
How is 'Opaque Bidding' Contributing to the Housing Crisis?
A new report from MyHome found that 'Opaque Bidding' is contributing to Ireland's housing.
Another report from Sherry Fitzgerald also found that...
The Last Word on Travel: Christmas Presents
This week for The Last Word on Travel, The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery talks to Matt about the best deals on travel related Christmas presents.
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Champions Cup 2025/26 Preview
The new season of the Investec Champions Cup gets underway this weekend with Munster facing a tough test away to Bath and Leinster hosting Harlequins....
The Week Trending: Fifa Award Inaugural Peace Prize to Trump
This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by Journalist Marion McKeone and Broadcaster Cathal Mullaney to talk about the weeks biggest trending st...