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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

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals Preview

a day ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Crying At Work, Televising Electric Picnic & Dublin's 'Nee Naw' Service

a day ago - 23 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Tech To Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

2 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BirdWatch Ireland Identifies Critical Areas For Conserving Irish Seabirds

2 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Money-Back Guarantees Lure Gamblers To Bet More, New Report Finds

2 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Netflix And Spotify To Team Up For Live Gigs

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

#GE2024: Who Will Form The Next Government?

As the 2024 general election comes to a close and the final few seats are filled around the country, Sarah Carey, Irish Independent columnist, and Gary Murphy, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, join The Last Word to discuss who is likely to be in the next government. They are also joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times, Lorcan Nyhan, head of training with The Communications Clinic, and Trina O'Connor, criminologist and community worker, to assess the turnout, the campaigns and how Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch came so close to being elected. Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.