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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

The Week Trending: Dáil Laz-Y-Boys, Robot Trees, & Ireland's Norman Heritage

2 days ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Cost Of Building Metrolink Could Rise Further

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best Travel Gadgets From UV Trackers To Portable Espresso Makers

3 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump Makes False Claims On White Genocide In South Africa

3 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

€75m Funding Needed To Prevent Post Office Closures, Union Says

3 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Pat McCabe

3 days ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The COVID Aftermath: GP Diagnosed As Asymptomatic Now Has Inflammation Of The Heart

There is mounting evidence to suggest that mild or asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 can have significant after-effects. A Kildare GP has now spoken out about the heart problems he has been suffering from, months after contracting COVID-19. Adrian McGoldrick, former Chief Medical Officer of the Turf Club, tested positive for the virus in May but was asymptomatic. He has since been diagnosed with myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, which is most commonly caused by viral infections. Adrian joined us on The Last Word to share his story and discuss the importance of following public health guidelines even if you have had no symptoms. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/08/20173509/LW-Covid-Complications.mp3"][/audio]