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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

How Extreme Panic Attacks And Anxiety Impacted A Sportswriter’s Career

9 hours ago - 21 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Best New Cycling, Running & Hiking Tech

11 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Louise Hegarty

a day ago - 31 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Government Defends Semi-State Executive Pay Plans

a day ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: High Energy Rating Can Add Over €100,000 To Price Of Second Hand Homes

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Kneecap Gig Cancelled Amid Backlash For ‘Kill MPs’ And ‘Up Hamas’ Comments

2 days ago - 21 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Rory Best On His Experience Of Captaining Ireland As An Ulster Protestant

Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has written his autobiography, in which he looks back on his career. He joined us on The Last Word to discuss retirement, what went wrong for Ireland in the World Cup, and his desire to stay involved with rugby in the future. He also reflected on his experience of captaining Ireland as an Ulster Protestant. Rory will be doing a book signing at Easons in Dublin this Saturday at 10am, and at Easons in Belfast on Sunday at 1.30pm. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.