The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Today FM
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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Dec 19, 2024 • 19min
The Best Whiskeys, Gins, Vodka - And Poitín - For Christmas
Judith Boyle, beverages lecturer in TU Dublin, joins The Last Word to discuss her top choices for whiskeys, gins, vodka and even poitín. Perfect for a last minute gift or as something special to sip on Christmas Day.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 19, 2024 • 19min
The Last Word Tech Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts
From STEM gifts for curious minds to headphones and beer dispensers, Andy O'Donoghue has a comprehensive list of last minute tech gifts to suit everyoneTo listen to the conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Dec 18, 2024 • 33min
Culture Club: Dave Fanning
Dave Fanning was the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club on Wednesday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his choices.
Dec 18, 2024 • 8min
RIP.ie To Charge €100 For Death Notices
RIP.ie has announced it will be charging funeral directors €100 to post a death notice from January. Clare Ann Irwin of Irwin Funeral Directors in Galway City joins The Last Word to discuss the change to one of Ireland's most popular websites.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 18, 2024 • 10min
The Cost Of Christmas Dinner Is On The Rise
The cost of the average Christmas dinner is on the rise, according to new figures from Kantar.Meanwhile, Chill Insurance is urging homeowners to keep their homes secure due to the fact that the Christmas period is a peak time for burglaries.Charlie Weston joined Will O’Callaghan for Wednesday’s Personal Finance slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
Dec 17, 2024 • 6min
Comisúin Na Mean To Investigate Tik Tok Over Election Integrity
Coimisiún na Meán is to join a European Commission election integrity investigation into video-sharing platform TikTok.Andy O'Donoghue, tech journalist, joins The Last Word to discuss what this could mean for the social media company which is also facing an outright ban in the US. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 17, 2024 • 21min
The Last Word On The US: Concerns Trump Could Bring Series Of Lawsuits Against Media Outlets
ABC News has agreed to pay Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation action, sparking concerns that the incoming President could bring more cases against other media outlets. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the weeks news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 16, 2024 • 8min
The Last Word On Travel: Christmas Gift Guide
Stuck for a Christmas present? Sarah Slattery, from travelexpert.ie, joins The Last Word to give her top gift ideas for anyone who loves to travel.She has great value short breaks, hotel vouchers, travel accessories and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 16, 2024 • 18min
The Last Word On Sport: United Strike Late In The Manchester Derby To Heap More Misery On City
Ian Guider was joined by Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan and Chief Football Writer with The Independent, Miguel Delaney to discuss the weekend’s Premier League results.Man City’s poor run of form continued as they suffered a late defeat at home to Man United, meanwhile Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin became the latest managers to be sacked after Wolves lost to Ipswich Town and Southampton were hammered 5-0 at home to Tottenham.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
Dec 16, 2024 • 17min
The Best TV Shows Of 2024
Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke spoke to Ian Guider on Monday’s The Last Word, where they gave their picks for their favourite TV shows of 2024.Among their choices were Ripley, Rivals and Wolf Hall.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full list.
