The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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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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Population In Dublin Impacting GAA Clubs’ Ability To Provide Basic Facilities

On Wednesday, it was reported that Cuala GAA had agreed a €2 million deal for a six-acre site owned by Bective Rangers rugby club. However, the availability of facilities across the capital is a constant struggle for many GAA clubs. Denis Walsh, Sportswriter with the Irish Times, reported this week that out of 412 pitches that are available for Gaelic games in Dublin, only 124 are owned by GAA clubs. He spoke to Matt about the issue on Friday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

11 min
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The Week Trending: Anger At Healy Rae's Autism Remarks; Kneecap Barred From Canada; & Trump Vs US Late Night Hosts

Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has been criticised for suggesting a possible link between autism and vitamins; the Irish language rap-trio Kneecap have been barred from entering Canada; and US TV hosts have bitten back at US President Donald Trump after the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Brianna Parkins, 10 News plus reporter, and Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

23 min
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Living With Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease

Annmarie O'Connor spoke to Matt about her book Twitch. Diagnosed at the age of 48, the book details Annmarie's experience of living with Parkinson's Disease. Having worked as a fashion editor and stylist, Annmarie spoke about coming to terms with the disease and how she has learned to adapt to live a quieter life. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

13 min
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Charlie Vs Garret - New Book Recalls One Of Ireland's Most Bitter Political Rivalries

Two political figures, Charles Haughey and Garret FitzGerald, dominated Irish politics throughout the 1980s The rivalry between the two party leaders, who each led all of the Irish governments in that decade, was bitter and their opposing personalities shaped Irish life during this era. Eoin O’Malley, associate professor in political science in DCU, joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Charlie Vs Garret: The Rivalry That Shaped Modern Ireland'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

14 min
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The Last Word On Tech: Can Meta's New Smart Glasses Bestow 'Superintelligence'?

Meta has launched new smart glasses with a built-in display which CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims will unlock the AI promise of "superintelligence." Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss what these glasses do and whether we will all soon be wearing them. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

9 min
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Culture Club: Hugo Hamilton

Acclaimed author Hugo Hamilton was the latest guest to join The Last Word’s Culture Club. Along with choosing his favourite music, TV, film and podcasts, he discussed the release of his new book ‘Conversation with the Sea’. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices.

31 min
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Could AI Help Health Services To Save Lives All Over The World?

Charlotte Blease is Associate Professor at Uppsala University in Sweden and author of Dr Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us and How AI Could Save Lives’. She spoke to Matt about the potential of AI as a diagnostic tool and how it could revolutionise medicine.

13 min
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Start Saving For Christmas

It may only be September, but is it already time to start saving for the expensive Christmas season? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss how you can start budgeting for Christmas so that it doesn't break the bank. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

8 min

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Matt Cooper

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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.