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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

Tech Thursday: Cutting The Amazon Cord, Part Two

40 minutes ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government To Miss Housing Targets Over Next Three Years

6 hours ago - 7 mins

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Culture Club: Gary Lightbody

a day ago - 39 mins

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New Changes Could See Oral Exams Introduced To Leaving Cert English

a day ago - 12 mins

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The Last Word On The US: Trump And Putin Have Phone Call Over Ukraine Ceasefire

2 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Did McGregor Reach The White House And Could It Lead To The Áras?

2 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Woman Who Faced Being Fired From An Garda Síochána For Having Sex

In the 1980s, 21-year-old Garda recruit Majella Moynihan faced criminal charges when she became pregnant after having premarital sex with another member of the force. She was threatened with dismissal from An Garda Síochána and was pressured into giving her baby up for adoption. Majella has told her story in a new book, A Guarded Life: My Story of the Dark Side of An Garda Síochána. She joined Matt on The Last Word to talk about her treatment and the trauma she endured as a result. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/09/14180108/LW-Majella-Moynihan.mp3"][/audio]