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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.

Latest episodes

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

4 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

4 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

4 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Behind Bars - The Realities Of Life In Prison

In the third part of our series on the country's prisons, we visited Mountjoy to find out what life is like for both the prisoners and the staff. We heard from "Alex", a first-time prisoner, who opened up about the realities he faces every day and about his hopes for life after release. We also spoke to the Deputy Governor who has worked in Mountjoy for the past 30 years. They talked about various aspects of prison life, from the ongoing issue of drugs to family visits and rehabilitation. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.