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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

Ireland Head To Murrayfield For Round Two Of The Six Nations

2 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Week Trending: How To Boil An Egg, Thousands Still Without Power And Trump's Ethnic Cleansing

2 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New Speed Limits Come Into Effect On Irish Roads

4 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Latest In Fitness Tech For Every Price Range

4 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Month Was The Hottest January On Record

4 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Family Of Joe Drennan Calls For Sentence For The Man Who Killed Him To Be Appealed

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Joseph O’Connor On His New Book “The Ghosts Of Rome”, And Its Similarities With Today’s Global Landscape

On Tuesday, Matt was joined by author Joseph O’Connor as he discussed the release of his latest book “The Ghosts of Rome”. The book is set in spring 1944 and follows a group of people who help others escape the Germans in Rome, which has been occupied by the Nazis for six months. They also discussed the current political landscape in both Ireland and around the world, and how it is reflected in the themes throughout the novel. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their conversation.