Podcasts

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

Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Tech: The Best Golf Gadgets

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: David Brophy

3 days ago - 30 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Goldman Sacks Eyes Household's Savings As It Considers Launching Retail Bank In Ireland

4 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Are Irish Teens Unhappy?

4 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Dangers Of Sunburn And How To Avoid It

As we spend more time outdoors this summer, experts are warning of the importance of protecting our skin. According to a new report from NUI Galway and the Institute of Public Health, 90% of young people aged 10-17 have experienced sunburn in their lifetime, while almost three quarters said they had experienced sunburn at least once in the past year. Dr Doireann O'Leary, health blogger and GP with MyCorkGP, joined us for our weekly medical slot to explain what sunburn is and how to avoid it, the difference between UVA and UVB rays and how to recognise the signs of skin cancer. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/17174552/LW-Sunburn.mp3"][/audio]