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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

Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Tech: The Best Golf Gadgets

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: David Brophy

4 days ago - 30 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Goldman Sacks Eyes Household's Savings As It Considers Launching Retail Bank In Ireland

4 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Are Irish Teens Unhappy?

4 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s

Leo XIV becomes the first North American pope; RTÉ demands 'discussion' on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest; and Tánaiste Simon Harris calls for a social media ban for children under the age of 16. Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, and Jennifer Horgan, Irish Examiner Columnist and secondary school teacher, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!