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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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World Athletics Championships 2025 Preview

Ireland will send its biggest ever team to this year’s World Athletics Championships this year, which gets underway in Tokyo on Saturday morning. With 28 athletes across 14 different events, what are Team Ireland’s medal hopes for the upcoming campaign? Journalist Cathal Dennehy joined Matt to discuss what fans can expect over the coming days. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

13 min
17 HR AGO

The Week Trending: Charlie Kirk Shooting, Bansky Image Removed & Ireland's First EuroDreams Winner

A man suspected of shooting dead the conservative activist Charlie Kirk is in police custody in the US; a new Banksy mural is removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London; and a EuroDreams player in Ireland has won €20,000 every month for 30 years. Elaine Burke, host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, and Dion Fanning, co-host of the 'Free State' 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
1 DAY AGO

Tech Thursday: iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

Andy O'Donoghue previewed Apple's latest products launched this week, the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

8 min
1 DAY AGO

What Does The Future Hold For The GAA?

Michael Moynihan, author and journalist with the Irish Examiner, has published his latest book 'More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going". How will Gaelic football's rejuvenation impact the popularity of hurling across the country? Can the GAA, the LGFA and the Camogie Association realistically exist under one roof? How might rural depopulation impact the future of clubs in the west of Ireland? Michael extensively delves into what the coming years may look like for the association. He joined Matt on Thursday's The Last Word. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear their chat.

13 min
1 DAY AGO

Who Was Charlie Kirk, The Trump Ally Shot Dead In Utah?

On Wednesday night, the death was announced of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after he was shot at a university event in Utah. US President Donald Trump confirmed the news, saying “The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk is dead. No one understood or had the heart of the youth of the United States of America better than Charlie.” Marion McKeone spoke to Matt on Thursday about Kirk’s rise in political circles and whether his death is likely to change US firearm legislation. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

10 min
1 DAY AGO

Ireland Will Not Take Part In Eurovision If Israel Is Involved

RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead". Elaine Burke, host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, joins The Last Word to discuss the broadcaster's statement and whether other countries may follow suit. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

9 min
2 DAYS AGO

Trump Doonbeg Confirmed As Host Venue For 2026 Irish Open

Donald Trump's Doonbeg Golf Club will host next year's Amgen Irish Open. This is the first time the Co. Clare course will host the tournament, with Taoiseah Micheál Martin saying that President Trump would be "welcome" to visit Ireland. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie and Lawrence Donegan, Founder & Editor of McKellar Magazine spoke to Matt on Wednesday. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

13 min
2 DAYS AGO

Culture Club: FeliSpeaks

Poet, playwright and spoken word performer FeliSpeaks was the latest inductee into the Culture Club where they discussed their play Octopus Children that has debuted as part of Dublin Fringe Festival. FeliSpeaks also discussed their favourite music, TV shows, books and cultural buried treasures. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

31 min

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Culture Club: Ed Smith

TodayFM's Ed Smith joined us for The Culture Club this week! He spoke to Matt about music, films, comedy and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

12/07/2023

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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.