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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

Conor McGregor Withdraws Application To Introduce New Evidence In Appeal

2 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

How To Manage Conflict In Relationships

In the first of a three-part series on relationships we were joined by Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist with Maynooth Counselling, to find out how to manage conflict. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a metaphor for four things people do in conflict with their partners that are detrimental to relationships. They are: Criticism Contempt Defensiveness Stonewalling Helen has four tips for resolving conflict: Use "I" statements when raising issues with your partner - say how you feel. Describe the situation without making accusations or pointing the finger. What are your needs to feel better? Take time away from the situation and come back to it when you feel calm. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.