The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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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Is The Hurling Championship In Crisis?
Last month, Limerick were crowned All-Ireland senior hurling champions for the sixth time since 2018.
However, despite their remarkable achievem...
New Government Jet Requires Maintenance Abroad
The new government jet, Dassault Falcon X6, will need to travel abroad for maintenance this month, but Micheál Martin assures that the jet has been "v...
The Last Word On The Environment: The Climate Act
The Government could consider further curbs on climate legislation if it is found to be harming infrastructure delivery.
John Gibbons, environme...
Tech Thursday: All You Need For The Return To The Classroom
Ahead of the new school year, Andy O'Donoghue is back with a comprehensive rundown of laptops and tablets, both new and refurbed.
For secondary...
Culture Club: Jo Spain
Jo Spain, author of 'Never To Be Found', joins The Last Word to discuss her favourite albums, films, and writing habits.
To listen to the full...
Infantino Calls Emergency FIFA Meeting As Support For His Presidency Weakens
Gianni Infantino called an emergency meeting of senior FIFA staff on Wednesday as he fights for survival in the wake of his now abandoned plan to seek...
The Last Word On US: Trump Gives Iran 'Last Chance' On Peace Deal
Speaking at The White House on Monday, Trump told the Iranian leadership they had one "last chance" to sign a "good deal".
Marion McKeone, Cal...
Should Parents Stop Their Children from Using Smartphones?
Amid the ongoing debate over whether social media should be banned for under 16s, parents have been criticised both for not monitoring their child’s s...
The Week Trending: Mayo for Sam And Glen Hansard Remembered
Sports writer Kieran Cunningham and Irish Times columnist Roe McDermott join Matt to look back on the biggest stories of the week.
The week star...
David Baldacci: Why The AI Boom Is Bad For Authors
60 published novels & over 150 million copies sold later; David Baldacci joins The Last Word to tell us about his love for writing, and his concerns o...
Best Beach Reads For August
Edel Coffey, journalist and author of In Glass Houses runs through the best of the summer reads to get you through August.
Her choices are; Yes...
Fish In Irish Waters Move North Due To Climate Change
Climate change is heating Irish seas so quickly that it's forcing fish north and away from our coastlines, thus causing a threat to the industry.
Dr. Bot: How AI Could Save Lives
Doctors are under-resourced and face unprecedented levels of stress. What if AI could step in?
Charlotte Blease, researcher and author of Dr. Bo...
Tech Thursday: Latest in Foldable Phones
This week on Tech Thursday Andy O’Donoghue gives us the latest on foldable phones including prices and the best models
Hit Play on this page to...
The Last Word's Tribute To Glen Hansard
On Wednesday news broke of the tragic death of musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard.
To pay tribute to him Matt spoke to his friends Victoria...
Rural And Commuter Counties Hit Hardest By GP Shortage
GP shortages are leaving some patients waiting up to two weeks to see their doctor, according to the Irish College of GPs.
The representative bo...
Home Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall By 5%
Greenhouse gas emissions from residential buildings around Ireland have fallen by 5%, with commercials buildings emissions falling by 3.5%.
Dr...
European Central Bank To Raise Rates Again.
The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates again in September in a bid to contain energy-induced inflation.
Charlie Westin, Personal...
The Last Word On US: Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Visit The Whitehouse.
As the funeral ceremonies of Republican senator Lyndsey Graham commence in Washington D.C, Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Ze...
Property Prices Expected To Rise Further Despite Growing Affordability Challenge
Estate agents expect house prices to increase by 5% on average in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Society of Chartered Surveyor...
Irish Author 'On Cloud Nine' As Debut Novel Longlisted For Booker Prize
Irish author Djamel White has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize for his debut novel 'All Them Dogs'.
The 28-year-old writer from Dublin...
Mayo End 75-Year Wait For All Ireland Title
Mayo have ended their 75-year wait for an All-Ireland football title!
Former Mayo footballer Martin Carney, Keith Duggan, Irish Times journalist...
The Last Word on Travel: Is A Cruise The Holiday For You?
This week on The Last Word on Travel Sarah Slattery of the travelexpert.ie gives us her guide a cruise holiday.
She also reviews the world's lar...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Was Love Island Entertaining The Year?
This week on The Last Word on TV & Streaming Matt is joined by Padraic Wilson McCarthy, Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea discuss whether Love Island was en...
All Of Bordeaux Faces Evacuation Threat Amid Ongoing Wildfires.
Over 300,000 people have evacuated their homes in France and Spain, with a European council official stating the wildfires could last until early Nove...
Kevin Keegan Remembered
On Monday, the death was announced of former English footballer and Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan. He was 75.
Keegan, who twice won the...
The Week Trending: Musk Vows To Create AI Version Of The Odyssey, Dior Comes To Dublin & Should There Be A Wealth Tax?
Paddy Duffy and Elaine Burke join The Last Word to run through the week’s trending stories including Elon Musk’s pledge to create a ‘historically accu...
All-Ireland Championship Final
Will Kerry lift the Sam Maguire Cup for the 40th time? Or will Mayo make their comeback 75 years later?
David Brady, Colm Keys, and Ray Silke jo...
Central Bank Launches Major Probe Into Life Insurance Companies
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, has the details of the Central Bank investigation looking at potential overcharging of d...
Analogue Tech VS Smart Tech
Tech Journalist, Andy O'Donoghue, joins The Last Word to give his recommendations for both the tech savvy and the old school gardeners.
To list...
Culture Club: Adrian Dunbar
Actor Adrian Dunbar is the latest guest on The Last Word’s Culture Club.
The ‘Line of Duty’ star joins Matt to chat about his favourite music, m...
Do Irish Drivers Care About Road Safety?
237 drivers were arrested in 2025 on suspicion of driving whilst intoxicated. The number of drivers arrested four times was 12, with one driver being...
Rising Divorce Rates Leaves People Without Pension Savings
According to new research conducted by the Independent Trustee Company, an increase in the number of couples getting divorced is leading to many peopl...
'Testimony' Documentary Explores Magdalene Laundries Abuse
Testimony, a documentary film created by Aoife Kelleher, explores the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries & Mother and Bab...
The Last Word On The US: Iran Says It’s Now In A ‘Full-Scale War’ With US
Iran has said it is now engaged in a "full-scale war" after ten consecutive nights of strikes by the United States.
Scott Lucas, professor of In...
Gardaí & Cyclists Say New Legislation Won't Solve E-Scooter Problem
This week the Government agreed plans to impose further restrictions on the use of e-scooters after a spike in children presenting to hospitals with s...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Was the World Cup Halftime Show ‘Crap’?
This week on The Last Word on TV and Streaming Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea join Matt to discuss if the World Cup Final’s Halftime show was as ‘crap’...
Will a Ban on E-Scooters for Under-18s Work?
Matt is joined by Minister of State Seán Canney after the news that the government is set to ban e-scooters for under-18s.
He's also later joine...
The Last Word On Travel: French Riviera Travel Guide
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss the best cities and towns to visit along the French riviera.
Catch the ful...
The Week Trending: Remembering Brenda Fricker, World Cup Half Time Show, & Appropriate Heatwave Attire
Lise Hand and Cathal O’Sullivan join The Last Word for the week trending.
They pay tribute to Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker who ha...