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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.

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2 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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a day ago - 10 mins

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How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

a day ago - 9 mins

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Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

a day ago - 9 mins

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Culture Club: Mark McCabe

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RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - Dublin Is "Drab And Expensive" According To Mumsnet Users

According to users of the British website Mumsnet, Dublin is "drab, expensive and with very little to do for a city purporting to be a major tourism destination". Fáilte Ireland has responded to the criticism, citing research which suggests that Dublin has a strong reputation internationally, and among British people in particular. Is Dublin underwhelming as a tourist destination? Sinead O'Carroll and Donal O'Donoghue discussed this in The Week Trending. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.