The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Have you noticed that your phone’s performance has worsened recently, or are you struggling to free up some space in its memory?Tech Journalist Andy O’Donoghue joined Will O’Callaghan on The Last Word to explain the most effective methods of clearing space on your devices.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.

Matt was joined by Will O'Callaghan from Off The Ball and Gavin Cooney from The42.ie as they looked back on all the highlights from the soccer year.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to look back on the last year in music and give their picks for the best music of 2024.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Independent, journalist Lise Hand, Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast, and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, MD of the Communications Clinic, all join The Last Word to look back on the biggest news stories of 2024.Stories include: • Donald Trump's return to the White House• General Election 2024• Nikita Hand’s civil rape case against Conor McGregor• Cillian Murphy's Best Actor win at the OscarsCatch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The Last Word remembers some of the famous people who passed away in the last year.Journalist and broadcaster Tommie GormanJim Beard, keyboardist with Steely DanJohn Savident, who played Fred from Coronation streetTito Jackson from the Jackson 5Actor James Earl JonesMusician and producer Quincy JonesFormer Minister and TD Mary O’RourkeSinger Marlena ShawActor Dame Maggie SmithPaul Di’Anno from Iron MaidenJournalist and activist Nell McCaffertyWriter Edna O’BrienActor and musician Kris KristophersonActor Donald SutherlandActor Shelly DuvalPhilip Dadae Harvey from Soul II SoulActor Shannen DohertyActor and singer David SoulSinger Liam PayneJournalist Charlie BirdSinger Dickie RockComedian Jon KennyCommentator and national treasure Micheal O'MuircheartaighMusician Eoin French known as Talos

Roe McDermott and Brian Lloyd join The Last Word to chat about the best movies released in the last year.There's been huge blockbusters like Dune Part Two and hits from Irish stars like Cillian Murphy, Paul Mescal and Kneecap.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt to discuss the biggest business stories that made the headlines throughout 2024.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.

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!

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.

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.