The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Sep 30, 2025 • 17min

Marc Ó'Sé On The Pressure And Privilege Of Playing For Kerry

Multiple All-Ireland winner with Kerry and one of The Last Word’s GAA analysts, Marc Ó’Sé, has released his autobiography ‘Ó’Sé: A Kerry Family, A Football Dynasty.He spoke to Matt about being part of one of the most famous families in the GAA which saw him play alongside his brothers Darragh and Tomás, and under the management of his uncle, Páidí.He also discussed how Gaelic football evolved from the early days of his career to the latter stages, and what his relationship was like with former managers Jack O’Connor and Eamonn Fitzmaurice.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 13min

Jim Sheridan on his New Film on the Ian Bailey Trial that Never Happened

Matt is joined by Writer and Director Jim Sheridan to discuss his new film: ‘Recreation: The Trial of Ian Bailey’, which examines the murder trial that never happened.Hit Play on this page to listen now
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Sep 30, 2025 • 18min

The Last Word on the US: Trump & Netanyahu agree on Gaza Peace Plan

Matt is joined by Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas to discuss the latest news from the US.This week they discuss Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's agreement on a peace plan for Gaza, Trump's latest plans to deploy the National Guard and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new proposed rules for army personnel. Hit Play on this page to listen now
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Sep 30, 2025 • 13min

Baker Una Leonard On How Her Mother's Illness Inspired A Book Of Family Friendly Recipes

Baker and entrepreneur Una Leonard is well-known for her delicious cakes and treats, but she has also just released her second cook book 'Good Together'.She joins Matt to discuss how her mother's cancer battle inspired her new book and why she decided to relocate her bakery, 2210 Patisserie, to Mullingar.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Sep 30, 2025 • 40min

Think You Know The Presidents? Seán T. O’Kelly

Seán T. O’Kelly brought political  savvy and international flair as head of a newly-fledged nation trying to figure out its place  in the world. It was during O’Kelly’s terms in office that the Áras became the party-spot for high-flying night-owls. xBut behind the scenes, his two terms were not without their  controversies. How did this diplomat manage to massively annoy both the Pope and  Joseph Stalin in one fell swoop? And did this presidency mark the start of Ireland’s great grá for US presidents? In this second episode of Think You Know...The Presidents, our dynamic duo Flor Mac Carthy and Lise Hand present a twist on the life and times of Seán T.O'Kelly with the help of historian Liz Gillis.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 11min

Sonia O'Sullivan on her Career and the Importance of your Health

Matt is joined by legendary Irish athlete Sonia O'Sullivan to discuss her extensive career in Athletics and punditry and the importance of looking after your health in sport.Hit Play on this page to listen now.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 20min

Former Ireland Manager Martin O'Neill On Why The Expected Goals Statistic Is "Complete Nonsense"

Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has released his new book 'The Changing Game: The Past, Present and Future of Football".He joined Matt on Monday to talk about how football has evolved over time, how elite-level management in 2025 differs to that of previous years and how, if circumstances were different, he could have managed Leeds United.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 16min

The Last Word on TV & Streaming

Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to discuss the biggest TV and Streaming moments of the week.This week they discuss Netflix's House of Guinness, Big Brother being absent from Irish TV screens, the latest Strictly Come Dancing news and more.Hit Play on this page to listen now
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Sep 29, 2025 • 13min

Europe Win the Ryder Cup as European Players face abuse from the American Crowd

Europe have won their first away Ryder Cup since 2012 in Bethpage New York, with Ireland's Shane Lowry making the crucial putt to retain the trophy. However the weekend saw the European players face heckling and personal abuse from the American crowd, including Rory McIlroy's wife having a drink thrown at her.Matt is joined by Gavin Cooney from the42.ie and Political Columnist and Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly to discuss gold's big weekend Hit Play on this page to listen now.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 22min

The Week Trending: Steen's Hermes Bag, Starmer's Brit Cards & Trump Claims 'Triple Sabotage' At UN

As conservative campaigner Maria Steen marked the end of her presidential bid on Wednesday, many were quick to spot the €20,000 designer bag on her arm. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer has revealed plans for a controversial UK digital identity card and US President Donald Trump has claimed he was 'sabotaged' while at the United Nations General Assembly.Orla Ryan, Irish Times journalist, and Paddy Duffy, TV producer, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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