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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

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

5 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

6 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living With Endometriosis, A Disease As Common As Asthma But Can Take Ten Years To Diagnose

a day ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

4 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Music - Remembering Eddie Van Halen

The rock world was shocked by the death of Eddie Van Halen last week at the age of 65. The Van Halen guitarist, who had been ill with throat cancer for some time, was widely considered to be one of the greatest players of his generation and popularised the tapping technique. Since his passing, streams of Van Halen's music have reportedly increased by over 1,300% in the US. John Caddell and Dee Reddy remembered him in our weekly music slot and reviewed new releases by Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins and Stevie Nicks. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/10/13185100/LW-Music.mp3"][/audio]