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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

Culture Club: Guy Garvey

14 hours ago - 34 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tom Vaughan Lawlor On His New Movie About The Homeless World Cup

14 hours ago - 12 mins

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Government Signs Off On Pension Enrolment Scheme

15 hours ago - 7 mins

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Cabinet Approves Green Strategy To Reduce Car Use

16 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Rescue Underway After Baltimore Bridge Bridge Collapse

2 days ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Diageo Announces Price Increase On Pints

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Doctor Who Finished His Late Wife's Memoir

In 2017, Dr Kathleen McGarry decided to write a memoir detailing her personal experience of living with cancer. She recorded her observations on her illness and treatment in the form of diaries. Before she died, her husband Dr Finbar Lennon promised to complete the book for her. The Heavens Are All Blue is Kathleen's memoir, co-authored by Finbar. Finbar joined us on The Last Word to talk about Kathleen's illness and how completing the book helped him cope with his grief. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/06/18163752/LW-Finbarr-Lennon.mp3"][/audio]