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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

3 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

5 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

5 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

3 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

3 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

3 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Do Theatres Have To Remain Closed When Gyms, Restaurants And Cinemas Can Open?

Cultural venues such as galleries, museums and cinemas can now welcome back visitors under Level 3 restrictions. However, theatres are to remain closed. But why is this the case? Speaking at last night's NPHET briefing, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said that the difference in risk between cinemas and theatres had not been considered. Dolores Mannion, director of Cork Arts Theatre, and Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/12/02180051/LW-Theatres.mp3"][/audio]