The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The fixtures for the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals have been confirmed, with the four teams which topped their groups - Armagh, Meath, Monaghan, and Tyrone - set to meet the winners from the preliminary quarter-finals.Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball and Ray Silke, former All-Ireland winner with Galway, join The Last Word to look back on the previous weekend's action and ahead to the quarter-finals in Croke Park.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Worry, anxiety and frustration are the most common feelings people have towards climate change and climate policies, according to a new government report.Sadhbh O'Neill, project lead for Feminist Communities for Climate Justice, joins The Last Word to discuss why people feel so hopeless about Ireland's climate action and what can be done about it. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Join Sarah Slattery, founder of thetravelexpert.ie, as she uncovers the best last-minute summer holiday deals. From family-friendly stays in Corfu to budget trips in Rhodes and Santorini, Sarah shares tips on snagging incredible discounts. She highlights must-visit spots like Venice and Ischia, emphasizing wellness and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape or family fun, Sarah's insights make mid-summer travel both affordable and enticing!

Rumours swirl after Cork's lucky €250m Euromillions win, Sky to monitor WhatsApp chats in an attempt to catch dodgy-box users, & Kneecap's Mo Chara stands defiant at Dublin gig after UK court appearance.Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan, assistant producer with 98FM, join The Last Word to discuss all of the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Claire Liddy, social care worker and co-founder of GAA Palestine explained the origins of the only GAA club in the West Bank and what the club means for young players as they plan a trip to Ireland this summer for a series of games around the country.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

New figures released by Eurostat show that Ireland is now the second most expensive country in the EU for goods and services.Meanwhile, the prices of alcohol and tobacco are more than double the EU average, making them the most expensive in the EU.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, joined Ian Guider on Friday to discuss the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Lord Henry Mount Charles, the man who introduced concerts at his iconic home of Slane Castle in Co. Meath, has died.His death was announced on Thursday morning after fighting “a long and valiant battle with cancer”.There have been 26 concerts altogether which included U2, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen.Lise Hand and John Caddell spoke to Ian Guider about the legacy he left.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Sky Ireland has warned dodgy box users of “consequences” if they’re caught illegally streaming through their so-called dodgy boxes.Tech expert Andy O’Donoghue spoke to Ian Guider on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Planning permission has been sought for 439 purpose-built student bed spaces in Clonskeagh, Dublin 6.The site is just 1km from UCD’s main campus, but it has been met with opposition from residents.Ian Guider joined Will O’Callaghan for Wednesday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

On this week’s Culture Club, Will O’Callaghan was joined by Ian Leslie, author of the acclaimed book ‘John and Paul: A Love Story In Songs’.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices.